Operation Tuli benefits 100 boys in Mis. Occ.
SAPANG DALAGA, Misamis Occidental -- Around 100 boys underwent free circumcision under the Operation Tuli program of the provincial government recently.
Governor Hermina Ramiro said the services were done during summer to help children of Misamis Occidental avail circumcision services from medical professionals, which is essential to their good health and proper hygiene.
It is also aimed to relieve parents from the financial burden, the Governor said.
Just like the free circumcision held in the municipality of Plaridel last April, the governor personally attended the medical mission, along with some provincial officials.
Ramiro thanked the members of the medical mission composed of doctors from public hospitals both from the first and second districts of the province.
She also expressed gratitude to the local government officials of Sapang Dalaga led by Mayor Jonjie Animas, who together with Vice Mayor Manuel Animas and the members of the Sangguniang Bayan gave their support to health programs of the province.
The governor assured that Operation Tuli will continue to be among the services of the medical mission as long as there are boys in the province who will need them.
In return, local officials of Sapang Dalaga thanked the governor for the conduct of Operation Tuli.
Parents also showed appreciation to the program.
“We are very thankful for the services of the medical mission in giving free circumcision to my son because it meant a big savings for us and because we have no money to pay for a private doctor to do it,” Elsa Patagok, mother of one of the beneficiaries, said.
Likewise, parent Jonard Capundag said he is grateful because he did not need to spend a single centavo for the circumcision of his son. (Pat Nano/PIO)
Governor Hermina Ramiro said the services were done during summer to help children of Misamis Occidental avail circumcision services from medical professionals, which is essential to their good health and proper hygiene.
It is also aimed to relieve parents from the financial burden, the Governor said.
Just like the free circumcision held in the municipality of Plaridel last April, the governor personally attended the medical mission, along with some provincial officials.
Ramiro thanked the members of the medical mission composed of doctors from public hospitals both from the first and second districts of the province.
She also expressed gratitude to the local government officials of Sapang Dalaga led by Mayor Jonjie Animas, who together with Vice Mayor Manuel Animas and the members of the Sangguniang Bayan gave their support to health programs of the province.
The governor assured that Operation Tuli will continue to be among the services of the medical mission as long as there are boys in the province who will need them.
In return, local officials of Sapang Dalaga thanked the governor for the conduct of Operation Tuli.
Parents also showed appreciation to the program.
“We are very thankful for the services of the medical mission in giving free circumcision to my son because it meant a big savings for us and because we have no money to pay for a private doctor to do it,” Elsa Patagok, mother of one of the beneficiaries, said.
Likewise, parent Jonard Capundag said he is grateful because he did not need to spend a single centavo for the circumcision of his son. (Pat Nano/PIO)
DILG to hold summit on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will hold a series of regional summits aimed to promote advocacy on the local government’s institutionalization of disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation and mitigation measures.
Dubbed “Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation: A Call to Action,” the series of summits will be conducted in selected cities all over the country.
In Region 10, it will be held on July 4, 2012 at Grand Caprice Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.
Regional Director Rene K. Burdeos said that these series of summits conducted by DILG, is in line with Republic Act No. 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, to respond to the clamor of different sectors of society to strengthen the disaster preparedness efforts of local government units following the occurrence of various calamities in many parts of the country recently.
Burdeos said target participants to the summit are all provincial governors, city and municipal mayors of Northern Mindanao. Other participants shall include the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers (LDRRMOs) as well as representatives from DRRM-CCA partner Regional Line Agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Private Companies engaged in disaster-related corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects, Leaders of Communities at Risks, Press and Media Staff.
At the end of the summit, participants are expected to sign a Pledge of Commitment for the disaster preparedness to show their firms resolve to carry out their respective local disaster risk reduction and management plans. (Ana Celeste W. Felisilda/DILG10)
Dubbed “Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation: A Call to Action,” the series of summits will be conducted in selected cities all over the country.
In Region 10, it will be held on July 4, 2012 at Grand Caprice Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.
Regional Director Rene K. Burdeos said that these series of summits conducted by DILG, is in line with Republic Act No. 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, to respond to the clamor of different sectors of society to strengthen the disaster preparedness efforts of local government units following the occurrence of various calamities in many parts of the country recently.
Burdeos said target participants to the summit are all provincial governors, city and municipal mayors of Northern Mindanao. Other participants shall include the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers (LDRRMOs) as well as representatives from DRRM-CCA partner Regional Line Agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Private Companies engaged in disaster-related corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects, Leaders of Communities at Risks, Press and Media Staff.
At the end of the summit, participants are expected to sign a Pledge of Commitment for the disaster preparedness to show their firms resolve to carry out their respective local disaster risk reduction and management plans. (Ana Celeste W. Felisilda/DILG10)
Xavier Ecoville temporary site completes transfer of 500 households
Around 500 households who are tropical storm Sendong survivors have been transferred from evacuation centers and no-build zones to the Xavier University-led resettlement site, Xavier Ecoville, in barangay Lumbia.
The ninth batch consisted of 116 households and the 10th batch, 57 households, rounding up the total number of households residing at Xavier Ecoville temporary shelters to 523. This concludes the transfer of households.
The beneficiaries are now sheltered in wooden bunkhouses complete with basic facilities and some amenities. The ground blessing and padugo ritual of the permanent site was held on June 2. (Xyla Mercedita Gualberto/XU)
The ninth batch consisted of 116 households and the 10th batch, 57 households, rounding up the total number of households residing at Xavier Ecoville temporary shelters to 523. This concludes the transfer of households.
The beneficiaries are now sheltered in wooden bunkhouses complete with basic facilities and some amenities. The ground blessing and padugo ritual of the permanent site was held on June 2. (Xyla Mercedita Gualberto/XU)
Local execs in ARMM back meaningful autonomy for Bangsamoro
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- Local chief executives of the five provinces of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) expressed their support to the meaningful autonomy that is being pursued by the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as they move forward with the substantive issues on the negotiating table.
Governors Mamintal Adiong Jr. of Lanao del Sur, Esmael Mangudadatu of Maguindanao, Jum Akbar of Basilan, Abdusakur Tan of Sulu, and Sadikul Sahali of Tawi-Tawi joined the 28th GPH-MILF formal exploratory talks in Malaysia to observe the negotiation process between the two parties
According to a press release by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP), the local officials are mindful that the GPH and the MILF have embarked on the substantive agenda, such as wealth and power sharing between the national government and the envisioned new autonomous political entity (NPE) that will replace the ARMM, following the signing of the Decision Points on Principles during their last round of negotiations in April.
“Our position is one. We want meaningful autonomy under the Constitution,” said Tan.
The government's peace negotiations with the MILF are guided by the President's directive to work within the flexibilities of the Constitution; learn from the lessons and experiences of the past administrations; deliver viable political, economic, and social commitments in a peace agreement; and the principles of transparency and inclusivity.
In this view, Tan further underscored the need for a plebiscite. “We aim to uphold democracy. Even in ARMM they say democratize governance,” he added.
Meanwhile, GPH peace panel chair Marvic Leonen emphasized during public consultations that the peace negotiations are conducted within the framework of the Constitution and the principle of “consent of the governed.”
He explained that results of the peace talks will go through a political process (in the different branches of government and in the national and local governments).
Parallel to this, the five governors said they recognize the primacy of the peace process and the need to “accompany its political process.”
Tan shared that all the five provincial governors of the current autonomous region in the south are “optimistic of the efforts of both the GPH and MILF to achieve just and lasting peace.” (OPAPP/APB, PIA-10)
Governors Mamintal Adiong Jr. of Lanao del Sur, Esmael Mangudadatu of Maguindanao, Jum Akbar of Basilan, Abdusakur Tan of Sulu, and Sadikul Sahali of Tawi-Tawi joined the 28th GPH-MILF formal exploratory talks in Malaysia to observe the negotiation process between the two parties
According to a press release by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP), the local officials are mindful that the GPH and the MILF have embarked on the substantive agenda, such as wealth and power sharing between the national government and the envisioned new autonomous political entity (NPE) that will replace the ARMM, following the signing of the Decision Points on Principles during their last round of negotiations in April.
“Our position is one. We want meaningful autonomy under the Constitution,” said Tan.
The government's peace negotiations with the MILF are guided by the President's directive to work within the flexibilities of the Constitution; learn from the lessons and experiences of the past administrations; deliver viable political, economic, and social commitments in a peace agreement; and the principles of transparency and inclusivity.
In this view, Tan further underscored the need for a plebiscite. “We aim to uphold democracy. Even in ARMM they say democratize governance,” he added.
Meanwhile, GPH peace panel chair Marvic Leonen emphasized during public consultations that the peace negotiations are conducted within the framework of the Constitution and the principle of “consent of the governed.”
He explained that results of the peace talks will go through a political process (in the different branches of government and in the national and local governments).
Parallel to this, the five governors said they recognize the primacy of the peace process and the need to “accompany its political process.”
Tan shared that all the five provincial governors of the current autonomous region in the south are “optimistic of the efforts of both the GPH and MILF to achieve just and lasting peace.” (OPAPP/APB, PIA-10)
DepEd Sec. Luistro tells teachers not to collect fees on opening of classes
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental (PIA) -– To minimize, if not eliminate, financial constraints among parents/guardians, during the opening of classes, no fees shall be collected from school children in kindergarten up to Grade 4 anytime, during School Year (SY) 2012-2013.
Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro issued this reminder in the Department of Education (DepEd) Order No. 41 issued last May 24, on the implementing policies in the collection of voluntary school contributions (VSC) to be strictly observed by all public elementary and secondary schools, nationwide.
He said DepEd Order No. 41 is pursuant to the constitutional mandate to provide all Filipino learners with free basic education and to achieve the country’s targets for the Millennium Development Goal on universal primary education and DedEd’s objective of Education for All in 2015.
Luistro, however, said starting August 2012, until the end of SY 2012-2013, the following may be collected only on voluntary basis: Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) - P50/learner, Girls Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) - P50/learner, Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) - P35/learner and Anti-TB Fund Drive - P5/learner.
Meanwhile, reasonable Parent-Teacher’s Association (PTA) fees are to be determined by the PTA General Assembly, school publication fee of P60 for every elementary pupil and P90 for every high school and membership in pupil/student organization are to be based on existing policies.
The PTA may collect contributions starting August 2012 only after presenting to the members and to the school head/principal a report on the utilization of the previous school year’s collections and the SY 2012-2013 proposed budget with Program of Activities taking into consideration the amount of contributions to the PTA shall be agreed upon during the General Assembly pursuant to the DepEd Memo No. 54, s. of 2009 to be concurred by the school head.
Secretary Luistro clarified that the concurrence of the school head/principal of the amount of voluntary school contributions shall not be interpreted to mean that the contributions are mandatory.
Meanwhile, Misamis Occidental Schools Division Superintendent Jonathan S. Dela Peňa, who issued a Division Memorandum to this effect to all 16 districts under him, said the PTA are enjoined to refrain from setting exorbitant amounts of voluntary contributions.
In consideration of the many expenses that parents incur in sending their children to school, the PTA’s are encouraged to minimize the amount of contributions for graduation ceremonies and extra-curricular activities, as well as, minimize requests for contributions “in-kind.”
Also, the contributions to the PTA shall be on a per member basis, regardless of the number of children that the member has enrolled in the school.
In support of Secretary Luistro’s order, Dela Peňa said the publication of the school paper, although not mandatory, is strongly encouraged in line with the promotion of the campus journalism program of the elementary and secondary levels.
The school publication fee shall be set at the school level but elementary pupils shall not pay more than P60 and high school students, P90, Dela Peňa added. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro issued this reminder in the Department of Education (DepEd) Order No. 41 issued last May 24, on the implementing policies in the collection of voluntary school contributions (VSC) to be strictly observed by all public elementary and secondary schools, nationwide.
He said DepEd Order No. 41 is pursuant to the constitutional mandate to provide all Filipino learners with free basic education and to achieve the country’s targets for the Millennium Development Goal on universal primary education and DedEd’s objective of Education for All in 2015.
Luistro, however, said starting August 2012, until the end of SY 2012-2013, the following may be collected only on voluntary basis: Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) - P50/learner, Girls Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) - P50/learner, Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) - P35/learner and Anti-TB Fund Drive - P5/learner.
Meanwhile, reasonable Parent-Teacher’s Association (PTA) fees are to be determined by the PTA General Assembly, school publication fee of P60 for every elementary pupil and P90 for every high school and membership in pupil/student organization are to be based on existing policies.
The PTA may collect contributions starting August 2012 only after presenting to the members and to the school head/principal a report on the utilization of the previous school year’s collections and the SY 2012-2013 proposed budget with Program of Activities taking into consideration the amount of contributions to the PTA shall be agreed upon during the General Assembly pursuant to the DepEd Memo No. 54, s. of 2009 to be concurred by the school head.
Secretary Luistro clarified that the concurrence of the school head/principal of the amount of voluntary school contributions shall not be interpreted to mean that the contributions are mandatory.
Meanwhile, Misamis Occidental Schools Division Superintendent Jonathan S. Dela Peňa, who issued a Division Memorandum to this effect to all 16 districts under him, said the PTA are enjoined to refrain from setting exorbitant amounts of voluntary contributions.
In consideration of the many expenses that parents incur in sending their children to school, the PTA’s are encouraged to minimize the amount of contributions for graduation ceremonies and extra-curricular activities, as well as, minimize requests for contributions “in-kind.”
Also, the contributions to the PTA shall be on a per member basis, regardless of the number of children that the member has enrolled in the school.
In support of Secretary Luistro’s order, Dela Peňa said the publication of the school paper, although not mandatory, is strongly encouraged in line with the promotion of the campus journalism program of the elementary and secondary levels.
The school publication fee shall be set at the school level but elementary pupils shall not pay more than P60 and high school students, P90, Dela Peňa added. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
Agri-business coop gets P300,000 grant from DOLE-10
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) -- The Nagkahiusang Miembro sa Mag-uumang Kapunongan Umagosnon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (NAMMUKAU MPC) of Umagos, Lagonglong in the province of Misamis Oriental received a livelihood grant amounting to P300,000 from the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) Regional Office 10 last May 21.
With the grant, NAMMUKAU MPC aims to produce quality lacatan banana, highly marketable in Cagayan de Oro City and neighboring municipalities of Misamis Oriental.
The grant was intended to augment the income of its 150 members and expand its agri-enterprise business project. It will be used by the cooperative to purchase a transportation facility and construct its warehouse.
According to Johnson G. Cañete, DOLE-10 Regional Director, the release of banana production livelihood grant was under the DOLE Self Reliant Organization for Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (SRO for CARP), a special project committed by the DoLE in the implementation of the CARP.
The SRO-CARP Project aims to promote continuing employment and improve productivity and income of rural enterprises among agrarian reform beneficiary-cooperatives in selected CARP covered plantation and commercial farms.
The cooperative, which is also a beneficiary of the Agrarian Reform Program of the government, has been highly recommended for a full-blown agri-business development by the national and regional governments for it has shown a good track record in successful implementation of goat raising and swine dispersal projects.
Previously, DOLE-10 has released a banana trading fund to NAMMUKAU MPC worth P140,000, as well as, P200,00 for banana rehabilitation and production. (Mildred E. Dablio, DoLE-10/APB, PIA-10)
DoLE-10 SRS produces masterlist of 27,304 skilled registrants
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) -- Lawyer Johnson G. Cañete, regional director of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) in Region 10 announced the successful implementation of the Skills Registry System (SRS), a revised version of the National Manpower Registry System and a Labor Market Information (LMI) tool in pilot local government units (LGUs).
A total of 27,304 persons, aged 18 and above, who are looking for productive work, change their jobs or upgrade for better paying jobs, were registered for skills masterlisting.
Pilot areas for the first wave implementation were LGUs of Lugait and Gingoog City in Misamis Oriental and Ozamiz City in Misamis Occidental while the second wave includes the LGUs of Mambajao in Camiguin, Malaybalay City and municipality of Quezon in Bukidnon, and Tubod in Lanao del Norte.
Recently approved for third wave are Iligan City; Lala, Lanao del Norte; Tangub City and Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental; Valencia City and Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; Opol, Salay, Tagoloan, Jasaan municipalities of Misamis Oriental; Cagayan de Oro City; and Mahinog, Camiguin.
The SRS program requires the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in said LGUs to get the total list of skills and job vacancies suitable in the locality in the SRS form to capture the skills data from the registrants.
The accomplished form will then be encoded in the desktop computer with the embedded SRS program. The computers were sourced by DOLE and given without cost to the said LGUs.
According to Cañete, “data will then be accessed by the national government to assist in job-fit formulation and as a ready source of manpower of investors.”
The capacity of the LGUs to generate the data is augmented by contracted employees of DOLE-10, a key strategy for success, Director Cañete said. (Mildred E. Dablio, DoLE-10/APB, PIA-10)
A total of 27,304 persons, aged 18 and above, who are looking for productive work, change their jobs or upgrade for better paying jobs, were registered for skills masterlisting.
Pilot areas for the first wave implementation were LGUs of Lugait and Gingoog City in Misamis Oriental and Ozamiz City in Misamis Occidental while the second wave includes the LGUs of Mambajao in Camiguin, Malaybalay City and municipality of Quezon in Bukidnon, and Tubod in Lanao del Norte.
Recently approved for third wave are Iligan City; Lala, Lanao del Norte; Tangub City and Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental; Valencia City and Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; Opol, Salay, Tagoloan, Jasaan municipalities of Misamis Oriental; Cagayan de Oro City; and Mahinog, Camiguin.
The SRS program requires the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in said LGUs to get the total list of skills and job vacancies suitable in the locality in the SRS form to capture the skills data from the registrants.
The accomplished form will then be encoded in the desktop computer with the embedded SRS program. The computers were sourced by DOLE and given without cost to the said LGUs.
According to Cañete, “data will then be accessed by the national government to assist in job-fit formulation and as a ready source of manpower of investors.”
The capacity of the LGUs to generate the data is augmented by contracted employees of DOLE-10, a key strategy for success, Director Cañete said. (Mildred E. Dablio, DoLE-10/APB, PIA-10)
DOLE-10 advances greening program in Mis.Occ
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Northern Mindanao, through its provincial office in Misamis Occidental, recently conducted a tree growing activity at Barangay Bunga in Oroquieta City.
Jose G. Robles, DOLE provincial head, said 45 participants coming from the DOLE Misamis Occidental Provincial Office, Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Oroquieta City, and beneficiaries of the department’s Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) have planted 160 acacia seedlings along the riverbank of Layawan River in the said barangay.
He said the tree-growing activity was in line with the department’s Green our DoLE Program (GODP) which aims to transform DOLE workplaces and project sites into cleaner, safer, and carbon-free environment.
DOLE officials envision a happy and healthy workforce through the project, he further said.
According to him, Barangay Bunga is the pilot area for the “adopt-a-barangay tree growing project,” while the area along Layawan River was identified by the local government as one of the watershed of Oroquieta City.
He said the area will be regularly monitored to ensure 100 percent survival of the acacia seedlings. (Rolando M. Mahusay, DoLE-10/APB, PIA-10)
Jose G. Robles, DOLE provincial head, said 45 participants coming from the DOLE Misamis Occidental Provincial Office, Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Oroquieta City, and beneficiaries of the department’s Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) have planted 160 acacia seedlings along the riverbank of Layawan River in the said barangay.
He said the tree-growing activity was in line with the department’s Green our DoLE Program (GODP) which aims to transform DOLE workplaces and project sites into cleaner, safer, and carbon-free environment.
DOLE officials envision a happy and healthy workforce through the project, he further said.
According to him, Barangay Bunga is the pilot area for the “adopt-a-barangay tree growing project,” while the area along Layawan River was identified by the local government as one of the watershed of Oroquieta City.
He said the area will be regularly monitored to ensure 100 percent survival of the acacia seedlings. (Rolando M. Mahusay, DoLE-10/APB, PIA-10)
Pantawid Pamilya capacitates parents in NorMin
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) -- Hundreds of parent-leaders of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program are now ready to facilitate their fellow grantees for barangay-based sessions after undergoing empowerment as community volunteer leaders in Northern Mindanao.
Belonging to the Program’s Set 5 areas, the volunteer parent-leaders from the towns of Maramag and Manolo Fortich an the cities of Malaybalay and Valencia, all of Bukidnon province; Jasaan, Villanueva, Tagoloan, and Opol municipalities of Misamis Oriental; Mambajao, Guinsiliban, and Catarman of Camiguin province; and Tangub City in Misamis Occidental underwent series of trainings using Modular Session Guide for Family Development Session (MSG-FDS), a modular tool designed to empower frontline development workers and community volunteer leaders.
The separate and simultaneous trainings aim to enhance parental skills of the parent-beneficiaries in improving their family life.
Arnold Jarn Ford Buhisan, training specialist of Pantawid Pamilya, disclosed that the capacity building and empowerment of the parent-beneficiaries are essential elements of the program to ensure its effectiveness, cost efficiency, relevance and sustainability.
Buhisan added the volunteers will plan and facilitate discussions on personal matters, family and community issues along with effective parenting, home management, gender and development, children’s rights and protection, and relevant community matters.
For her part, Atty. Araceli F. Solamillo, regional director of DSWD 10, said the training and the program per se is one way of upholding the total family development, an important factor in improving human capital towards the fulfillment of Pantawid Pamilya objectives.
As the family is the most basic support systems of its member, she explained that the trainings are geared towards an improved delivery of health and education services to the children in order to attain social and economic development.
Studies show that people in strong families are healthier, happier, better adjusted and more productive members of the society.
Aside from the parent–leaders, the Municipal Links, LGU Links, and selected Municipal Inter-Agency Partners also attended the seminars. (Oliver Badel Inodeo, DSWD-10/APB, PIA-10)
Belonging to the Program’s Set 5 areas, the volunteer parent-leaders from the towns of Maramag and Manolo Fortich an the cities of Malaybalay and Valencia, all of Bukidnon province; Jasaan, Villanueva, Tagoloan, and Opol municipalities of Misamis Oriental; Mambajao, Guinsiliban, and Catarman of Camiguin province; and Tangub City in Misamis Occidental underwent series of trainings using Modular Session Guide for Family Development Session (MSG-FDS), a modular tool designed to empower frontline development workers and community volunteer leaders.
The separate and simultaneous trainings aim to enhance parental skills of the parent-beneficiaries in improving their family life.
Arnold Jarn Ford Buhisan, training specialist of Pantawid Pamilya, disclosed that the capacity building and empowerment of the parent-beneficiaries are essential elements of the program to ensure its effectiveness, cost efficiency, relevance and sustainability.
Buhisan added the volunteers will plan and facilitate discussions on personal matters, family and community issues along with effective parenting, home management, gender and development, children’s rights and protection, and relevant community matters.
For her part, Atty. Araceli F. Solamillo, regional director of DSWD 10, said the training and the program per se is one way of upholding the total family development, an important factor in improving human capital towards the fulfillment of Pantawid Pamilya objectives.
As the family is the most basic support systems of its member, she explained that the trainings are geared towards an improved delivery of health and education services to the children in order to attain social and economic development.
Studies show that people in strong families are healthier, happier, better adjusted and more productive members of the society.
Aside from the parent–leaders, the Municipal Links, LGU Links, and selected Municipal Inter-Agency Partners also attended the seminars. (Oliver Badel Inodeo, DSWD-10/APB, PIA-10)
Sec. Luistro tells school personnel: “Wear a Smile” on opening of classes
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental (PIA) -- All school personnel are encouraged to be in a “positive disposition and to wear a smile,” when they report for the opening of classes on June 4 to start the school year (SY) 2012-2013 in high spirits.
Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro, FSC, has issued the Department of Education (DepEd) Memorandum No. 85, last May 11, for the conduct of the Wear a Smile Campaign and the Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 in all public elementary and secondary schools, nationwide.
This will be done through the Communication Unit (Com Unit) of DepEd, in partnership with the Wear a Smile Campaign and the Cebuano Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) on the following dates: June 4-8, at the school level, June 11-15, at the division level, and June 18-22 at the regional level.
Meanwhile, Jonathan S. Dela Peňa, Superintendent of the Misamis Occidental Schools Division, who echoed the Education Secretary’s Memorandum to the division’s 16 districts, said the campaign aims to put schools in a cheerful atmosphere and at the same influence the pupils and students to look forward to good days in their classes.
Likewise, he said the Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 is open to all Filipino of legal age and of good moral character, who reside in any part of the country and groups of organizations registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
There will be two slots in the top 10 finalists allotted for “The Happiest Teacher and Student,” and school heads have the primary responsibility in helping ensure the success of the campaign.
Dela Peňa said the supervisors will carry out the campaign in their respective offices and monitor its conduct in schools in their respective areas.
Criteria for judging are: a constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook; proven ability to rise above life’s challenges; and positive impact in the lives of others.
“The Happiest Pinoy” winner will receive P250,000 plus trophy, while the other nine will each receive P25,000 plus trophy.
Announcement of winners will be on Sept. 25, during a Gala Dinner at the Grand Ballroom, Shrangrila, Makati.
Nomination forms may be downloaded thru website www.happiest_pinoy.com (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro, FSC, has issued the Department of Education (DepEd) Memorandum No. 85, last May 11, for the conduct of the Wear a Smile Campaign and the Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 in all public elementary and secondary schools, nationwide.
This will be done through the Communication Unit (Com Unit) of DepEd, in partnership with the Wear a Smile Campaign and the Cebuano Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) on the following dates: June 4-8, at the school level, June 11-15, at the division level, and June 18-22 at the regional level.
Meanwhile, Jonathan S. Dela Peňa, Superintendent of the Misamis Occidental Schools Division, who echoed the Education Secretary’s Memorandum to the division’s 16 districts, said the campaign aims to put schools in a cheerful atmosphere and at the same influence the pupils and students to look forward to good days in their classes.
Likewise, he said the Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 is open to all Filipino of legal age and of good moral character, who reside in any part of the country and groups of organizations registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
There will be two slots in the top 10 finalists allotted for “The Happiest Teacher and Student,” and school heads have the primary responsibility in helping ensure the success of the campaign.
Dela Peňa said the supervisors will carry out the campaign in their respective offices and monitor its conduct in schools in their respective areas.
Criteria for judging are: a constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook; proven ability to rise above life’s challenges; and positive impact in the lives of others.
“The Happiest Pinoy” winner will receive P250,000 plus trophy, while the other nine will each receive P25,000 plus trophy.
Announcement of winners will be on Sept. 25, during a Gala Dinner at the Grand Ballroom, Shrangrila, Makati.
Nomination forms may be downloaded thru website www.happiest_pinoy.com (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
DSWD-10 starts internship program for youth
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DWSD) - Regional Field Office 10 is currently conducting a series of orientation on Expanded Government Internship Program for city and municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers (SWDOs).
These SWDOs will assist the DSWD by conducting the same orientation to 4,609 youths qualified for the program throughout Northern Mindanao.
The Expanded Government Internship Program provides youth, including those who are out-of-school, opportunities to take part in nation-building through exposure to government service, train them on skills, and contribution to their economic well-being.
The orientation is scheduled today, June 1, for Camiguin and June 4 for Cagayan de Oro City. Said orientation was already conducted in Iligan City, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte and Bukidnon last May 29, 30, and 31, respectively.
Atty. Araceli F. Solamillo, DSWD-10 Regional Director, said the young people may start their internship as soon as they have been oriented.
The interns may work for 52 days and may be assigned in several offices and centers of the agency. They may also be asked to perform not only actual office works but also assist in the programs and projects implemented in the fields. (Charmaine P. Tadlas, DSWD-10/APB, PIA-10)
Hospitals, health centers to accept urine testing for free
By Jorie C. Valcorza
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Misamis Oriental (PIA) -- Select hospitals and barangay health centers will be accepting samples of urine for free testing, this June.
Department of Health, Center for Health Development 10 (DOH-CHD 10) Renal Disease Control Program (REDCOP) Coordinator, Carmen Lubguban confirmed this in a recent interview with the Philippine Information Agency 10.
She said this is just one of activities prepped up in observance to the National Kidney Month celebration next month.
“This formed part of our advocacy to encourage the public to be cautious of their kidney's health and to regularly submit for testing at least once a year," Lubguban explained, adding that, early prevention and detection is the better treatment.
For Cagayan de Oro City, the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), City Health Office, and Barangay Health Stations of Lapasan, Carmen, Nazareth, Kausawagan, and Bulua were the identified centers to accept the urine samples.
She added that for Iligan City, the public may visit their City Health Office and the Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital to avail the free urinalysis.
Lubguban noted that all samples must be clean catch, and should ideally be taken mid-stream of the first early morning urine.
The urine samples must be submitted within two hours after collection and must be stored in ice if it takes longer to reach the hospital or health center.
The National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI) provided a total of 1,500 dipsticks for the free examination.
Persons, whose urine results were above normal ratings, will be advised to undergo the Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) test and will be prioritized during the free medical mission set by NKTI coming June 19 and 20, in both cities.
She clarified that they will also be referred to a specialist for follow up check up as the DOH and NKTI is also working closely with the Philippine Society of Nephrologists in the local chapter for the referrals.
Other activities set simultaneously with the medical mission is the lay forum scheduled coming June 20, at 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Dynasty Court Hotel, expecting to draw some 300 participants and a small lecture at the NMCC for the relatives and families of patients who have undergone dialysis. (JCV-PIA 10)
Department of Health, Center for Health Development 10 (DOH-CHD 10) Renal Disease Control Program (REDCOP) Coordinator, Carmen Lubguban confirmed this in a recent interview with the Philippine Information Agency 10.
She said this is just one of activities prepped up in observance to the National Kidney Month celebration next month.
“This formed part of our advocacy to encourage the public to be cautious of their kidney's health and to regularly submit for testing at least once a year," Lubguban explained, adding that, early prevention and detection is the better treatment.
For Cagayan de Oro City, the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), City Health Office, and Barangay Health Stations of Lapasan, Carmen, Nazareth, Kausawagan, and Bulua were the identified centers to accept the urine samples.
She added that for Iligan City, the public may visit their City Health Office and the Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital to avail the free urinalysis.
Lubguban noted that all samples must be clean catch, and should ideally be taken mid-stream of the first early morning urine.
The urine samples must be submitted within two hours after collection and must be stored in ice if it takes longer to reach the hospital or health center.
The National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI) provided a total of 1,500 dipsticks for the free examination.
Persons, whose urine results were above normal ratings, will be advised to undergo the Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) test and will be prioritized during the free medical mission set by NKTI coming June 19 and 20, in both cities.
She clarified that they will also be referred to a specialist for follow up check up as the DOH and NKTI is also working closely with the Philippine Society of Nephrologists in the local chapter for the referrals.
Other activities set simultaneously with the medical mission is the lay forum scheduled coming June 20, at 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Dynasty Court Hotel, expecting to draw some 300 participants and a small lecture at the NMCC for the relatives and families of patients who have undergone dialysis. (JCV-PIA 10)
News Feature: “SHINE Baliangao” strategy highlights protection of mangrove ecosystem
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
BALIANGAO, Misamis Occidental (PIA) -- The town of Baliangao will continue to highlight the conservation and protection of its natural resources, foremost of which is its very rich mangrove ecosystem.
This was emphasized by Mayor Svetlana P. Jalosjos-De Leon, who said protection of the ecosystem is a priority of the “SHINE Baliangao” strategy, reflective of the town’s five themes: social enterprise development, health and social services, infrastructure support, new systems of governance and ecology and education.
The mayor said the town’s mangrove ecosystem is settled at the Baliangao Protected Landscape and Seascape (BPLS) that has become a source of pride to its people.
A biological coast, the BPLS is located in the northern part of the province of Misamis Occidental, bounded in the north by the Danao Sea, in the east by Sinian River, in the west by Barangays Tugas and Misom, and in the south by Barangay Landing of Baliangao.
“The BPLS has a very rich biodiversity, therefore, it has a high risk of biodiversity loss, if not regularly monitored and guarded,” the Mayor said.
Hence, the LGU, with the help of the Protected Area Wildlife Coastal Zone Management System, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (PAWCZMS-DENR), has set up a Biodiversity Monitoring Station (BMS) in the area.
Spanning around two kilometers, the BMS serves as the guard post to prevent poachers and to conduct a periodic monitoring of the BPLS.
The interactions of the living organisms with the natural coastal processes in the BPLS are brought about by the formation of combined coral reef and mangrove coasts, Exequiel A. Barillo, Protected Area Superintendent from DENR-Mis. Occ. said.
“The coral reef coast is of fringing type which serves as a barrier and protection for the mangrove forest against strong waves,” according to Barillo.
He also said behind the coral reef is the mangrove coast where mangrove forest species dominate the landscape area while sea grasses and seaweeds dominate the seascape area.
During the first quarter of the year, the BMS has monitored the BPLS to have at least more than 20 types of mangrove species which is vulnerable to poaching primarily for house construction and fishing-boat making.
In her report, Beverly A. Cabatuan, Environment Management Specialist (EMS) II of DENR-Mis. Occ., said the Alipata and Dapdap species are now in small numbers and already matured and therefore needs to be replanted while the Bacauan species dominate the mangrove forest.
Other species found in the BPLS include the genus Avicennia, Bruguiera, Ceriops, Lumnitzera, Sonneratia, Xylocarpus and Nypa.
Also found in the mangrove forest are the species Saging-Saging, Bacauan-Lalake, Bacauan-Babae, Bacauan-Bato, Piagau, Balok-Balok/Tiu, Dungon, Mayoro, Pedada, Pagatpat, Tabigi, Piapi, Malatangal, Malabago, Sagusa, Talisay, and Rattan.
Among the observed wildlife were waterbird species mostly heard chirping on top of the trees and hopping on their lower branches, which included the following: olive-backed sunbird or tamsi, kingfisher or tikarol, Philippine glossy starling or kulansiyang, chestnut manikkin or maya, black-capped oriol or antolihaw, spotted dove or tukmo, brahminy kite or banog, and the common egret, also known as great white heron and blue-capped woodpecker.
The monitoring was done through a transect walk, the field diary, a focused group discussion, and photo documentation methods, Cabatuan said.
“We hope to raise the awareness of our people on the conservation, rehabilitation and protection of our resources by strengthening our information, education, and communication program to include climate change, to generate the support of the stakeholders,” Mayor De Leon added. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
This was emphasized by Mayor Svetlana P. Jalosjos-De Leon, who said protection of the ecosystem is a priority of the “SHINE Baliangao” strategy, reflective of the town’s five themes: social enterprise development, health and social services, infrastructure support, new systems of governance and ecology and education.
The mayor said the town’s mangrove ecosystem is settled at the Baliangao Protected Landscape and Seascape (BPLS) that has become a source of pride to its people.
A biological coast, the BPLS is located in the northern part of the province of Misamis Occidental, bounded in the north by the Danao Sea, in the east by Sinian River, in the west by Barangays Tugas and Misom, and in the south by Barangay Landing of Baliangao.
“The BPLS has a very rich biodiversity, therefore, it has a high risk of biodiversity loss, if not regularly monitored and guarded,” the Mayor said.
Hence, the LGU, with the help of the Protected Area Wildlife Coastal Zone Management System, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (PAWCZMS-DENR), has set up a Biodiversity Monitoring Station (BMS) in the area.
Spanning around two kilometers, the BMS serves as the guard post to prevent poachers and to conduct a periodic monitoring of the BPLS.
The interactions of the living organisms with the natural coastal processes in the BPLS are brought about by the formation of combined coral reef and mangrove coasts, Exequiel A. Barillo, Protected Area Superintendent from DENR-Mis. Occ. said.
“The coral reef coast is of fringing type which serves as a barrier and protection for the mangrove forest against strong waves,” according to Barillo.
He also said behind the coral reef is the mangrove coast where mangrove forest species dominate the landscape area while sea grasses and seaweeds dominate the seascape area.
During the first quarter of the year, the BMS has monitored the BPLS to have at least more than 20 types of mangrove species which is vulnerable to poaching primarily for house construction and fishing-boat making.
In her report, Beverly A. Cabatuan, Environment Management Specialist (EMS) II of DENR-Mis. Occ., said the Alipata and Dapdap species are now in small numbers and already matured and therefore needs to be replanted while the Bacauan species dominate the mangrove forest.
Other species found in the BPLS include the genus Avicennia, Bruguiera, Ceriops, Lumnitzera, Sonneratia, Xylocarpus and Nypa.
Also found in the mangrove forest are the species Saging-Saging, Bacauan-Lalake, Bacauan-Babae, Bacauan-Bato, Piagau, Balok-Balok/Tiu, Dungon, Mayoro, Pedada, Pagatpat, Tabigi, Piapi, Malatangal, Malabago, Sagusa, Talisay, and Rattan.
Among the observed wildlife were waterbird species mostly heard chirping on top of the trees and hopping on their lower branches, which included the following: olive-backed sunbird or tamsi, kingfisher or tikarol, Philippine glossy starling or kulansiyang, chestnut manikkin or maya, black-capped oriol or antolihaw, spotted dove or tukmo, brahminy kite or banog, and the common egret, also known as great white heron and blue-capped woodpecker.
The monitoring was done through a transect walk, the field diary, a focused group discussion, and photo documentation methods, Cabatuan said.
“We hope to raise the awareness of our people on the conservation, rehabilitation and protection of our resources by strengthening our information, education, and communication program to include climate change, to generate the support of the stakeholders,” Mayor De Leon added. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
NKTI reminds public on renal disease
ILIGAN CITY (PIA) -- The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) through the Renal Disease Control Program (REDCOP) reminded the public to recognize the symptoms or signs of kidney disease.
During a press conference held on May 24, with the City Health Office and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Carmen Lubguban, Regional REDCOP Coordinator of Region 10, said kidney patients in the region are increasing.
Based on the record of REDCOP-10, there were 157 patients in 2006; 227 in 2007; 250 in 2008; 278 in 2009; and 358 in 2010.
Symptoms of kidney disease are pain in the left or right side of the abdomen, fever and trembling due to pain, swelling, increased blood pressure and change in the color of urine.
The disease is primarily caused by the type of lifestyle or food intake, inadequate water intake, skin infection and hypertension.
The press conference is in consonance with the celebration of National Kidney Month in June with the theme, “Ikaw at Ako, Panalo sa Malusog na Bato” and a mechanism in informing the public of the disease. (Melvin T. Anggot and Virgilio C. Garcia/CIO-PIA10)
During a press conference held on May 24, with the City Health Office and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Carmen Lubguban, Regional REDCOP Coordinator of Region 10, said kidney patients in the region are increasing.
Based on the record of REDCOP-10, there were 157 patients in 2006; 227 in 2007; 250 in 2008; 278 in 2009; and 358 in 2010.
Symptoms of kidney disease are pain in the left or right side of the abdomen, fever and trembling due to pain, swelling, increased blood pressure and change in the color of urine.
The disease is primarily caused by the type of lifestyle or food intake, inadequate water intake, skin infection and hypertension.
The press conference is in consonance with the celebration of National Kidney Month in June with the theme, “Ikaw at Ako, Panalo sa Malusog na Bato” and a mechanism in informing the public of the disease. (Melvin T. Anggot and Virgilio C. Garcia/CIO-PIA10)
News Feature: Valencia City’s rice-duck growing—the future of organic rice farming
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (PIA) -- Famous for its vast rice paddies and known as the rice granary of the province, Valencia City has embarked on Integrated Rice-Duck Farming System (IRDFS), which is regarded as the future of organic rice farming that relies on ducks.
Valencia City Mayor Leandro Jose Catarata said that farmers tend to utilize the local “bebe” (mallards) for egg-laying only, and nothing else.
“Research, however, showed that the IRDFS is not only feasible, but also economically rewarding for the farmers because the ducks and ducklings in the rice fields, control weeds and insects very effectively making rice production 100 percent chemical-free,” the mayor said.
Catarata himself, an enterprising agriculturist, said this technology was introduced in the city by the Philippine Agrarian Reform Foundation for National Development (PARFUND) in 2010, and he stressed that Valencia farmers are now gaining from it.
Materials and methods
It involves releasing ducklings into a rice paddy about one or two weeks after the seedlings have been planted. Between 150 and 200 ducklings are released into every hectare of rice paddy, which is enclosed by a net to protect the ducks from predators.
IRDFS also allows for the production of healthy pure organic rice while relying on less manual labor.
Effect on weed population and soil health
Study results showed that ducks were found to eat young weed plants and weed seeds. Moreover, their trampling activity also kept the weeds under control, thereby oxygenating the water and encouraging the roots of the rice plants to grow vigorously.
The movement of the ducks in the rice field enhances the aeration of the soil and prevents accumulation of harmful gases of the soil nearest to the plants’ roots, research results also showed. Besides, the feces and droppings of these ducks provide the essential nutrients to the rice plant.
Economic gains
The rearing of ducks, along with rice cultivation, enables the marginal farmers to obtain not only rice as the main crop, but also subsidiary products such as duck meat and eggs, from the same piece of land, at the same time.
Labor and pesticide costs for controlling weeds and insects are minimized. Consequently, the ducks provide another source of added income for the farmers.
Spread by the PARFUND, IRDFS is a technology of rice farming that relies on ducks to fertilize and stimulate the rice plants. It is an old technology in Japan known as “aigamo” by Takao Furuno through his book “The Power of Duck.”
Furuno is a rice farmer in Japan who had been struggling with his fight against weeds in his organic fields. Recognizing his problem as an opportunity, he started thinking of the weeds, bugs and snails in his fields as duck food, turning his problems into tasty duck meat.
As the powerful slogan says “May bugas na, May sud-an pa” (rice and viand made easily available), the Valencia City agriculture office said that the IRDFS is in line with the government’s Agri-Pinoy program to attain the goal of food security and making the country rice self-sufficient. (RLRB, PIA 10 Bukidnon)
Valencia City Mayor Leandro Jose Catarata said that farmers tend to utilize the local “bebe” (mallards) for egg-laying only, and nothing else.
“Research, however, showed that the IRDFS is not only feasible, but also economically rewarding for the farmers because the ducks and ducklings in the rice fields, control weeds and insects very effectively making rice production 100 percent chemical-free,” the mayor said.
Catarata himself, an enterprising agriculturist, said this technology was introduced in the city by the Philippine Agrarian Reform Foundation for National Development (PARFUND) in 2010, and he stressed that Valencia farmers are now gaining from it.
Materials and methods
It involves releasing ducklings into a rice paddy about one or two weeks after the seedlings have been planted. Between 150 and 200 ducklings are released into every hectare of rice paddy, which is enclosed by a net to protect the ducks from predators.
IRDFS also allows for the production of healthy pure organic rice while relying on less manual labor.
Effect on weed population and soil health
Study results showed that ducks were found to eat young weed plants and weed seeds. Moreover, their trampling activity also kept the weeds under control, thereby oxygenating the water and encouraging the roots of the rice plants to grow vigorously.
The movement of the ducks in the rice field enhances the aeration of the soil and prevents accumulation of harmful gases of the soil nearest to the plants’ roots, research results also showed. Besides, the feces and droppings of these ducks provide the essential nutrients to the rice plant.
Economic gains
The rearing of ducks, along with rice cultivation, enables the marginal farmers to obtain not only rice as the main crop, but also subsidiary products such as duck meat and eggs, from the same piece of land, at the same time.
Labor and pesticide costs for controlling weeds and insects are minimized. Consequently, the ducks provide another source of added income for the farmers.
Spread by the PARFUND, IRDFS is a technology of rice farming that relies on ducks to fertilize and stimulate the rice plants. It is an old technology in Japan known as “aigamo” by Takao Furuno through his book “The Power of Duck.”
Furuno is a rice farmer in Japan who had been struggling with his fight against weeds in his organic fields. Recognizing his problem as an opportunity, he started thinking of the weeds, bugs and snails in his fields as duck food, turning his problems into tasty duck meat.
As the powerful slogan says “May bugas na, May sud-an pa” (rice and viand made easily available), the Valencia City agriculture office said that the IRDFS is in line with the government’s Agri-Pinoy program to attain the goal of food security and making the country rice self-sufficient. (RLRB, PIA 10 Bukidnon)
NEDA, PNVSCA celebrate Nat’l Volunteer Month
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental (PIA) -- The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA-10) are inviting agencies and organizations to participate in the celebration of the National Volunteer Month (NVM) in December 2012.
The activities may include organizing relevant volunteerism activities, conduct of advocacy through media, and other promotional events and putting up of NVM streamers in strategic locations.
The National Volunteer Month is observed to build nationwide public awareness and appreciation of volunteerism and its role in national development, create an environment for encouraging voluntary action and recognize volunteers and their contributions to society.
This year’s highlight of the NVM celebration is the 2012 Search for Outstanding Volunteers. The search will be for Individual, and Group categories; winners will be chosen for National Outstanding Volunteer Award and Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award.
For years now, Region 10 has been a consistent recipient of NVM awards such as Teresita B. Doydora, President of Valencia City Federation of Tribal Councils, Inc. in 2006; Romeo de M. Asis of Mindanao University of Science and Technology (Individual category) and Year of Service Program (YOS) of Xavier University (Group category) in 2010; and Safer River, Life Saver Foundation, Inc. of Liceo de Cagayan University (Group category) in 2011.
To sustain and uphold the same honor and fame, the NVM Regional Search Committee (NVM-RSC) would like to invite qualified applicants to this Search. Deadline of submission of applications and nominations to the NVM-RSC is on or before August 17, 2012. Conferment of Awards will be in December 2012 in Manila.
Applications and nominations may be addressed to Engr. Leon M. Dacanay, Jr., Regional Director, NEDA-10 and Chair, NVM Regional Search Committee, Regional Development Council Bldg., Capistrano-Echem Street, Cagayan de Oro City.
For more information, please contact PNVSCA (website: www.pnvsca.gov.ph) at telephone nos. (02) 927 68 51 and 435 79 99; Fax no. 929 63 76 or email info@pnvsca.gov.ph. (Peleta B. Abejo/NEDA-PIA10)
The activities may include organizing relevant volunteerism activities, conduct of advocacy through media, and other promotional events and putting up of NVM streamers in strategic locations.
The National Volunteer Month is observed to build nationwide public awareness and appreciation of volunteerism and its role in national development, create an environment for encouraging voluntary action and recognize volunteers and their contributions to society.
This year’s highlight of the NVM celebration is the 2012 Search for Outstanding Volunteers. The search will be for Individual, and Group categories; winners will be chosen for National Outstanding Volunteer Award and Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award.
For years now, Region 10 has been a consistent recipient of NVM awards such as Teresita B. Doydora, President of Valencia City Federation of Tribal Councils, Inc. in 2006; Romeo de M. Asis of Mindanao University of Science and Technology (Individual category) and Year of Service Program (YOS) of Xavier University (Group category) in 2010; and Safer River, Life Saver Foundation, Inc. of Liceo de Cagayan University (Group category) in 2011.
To sustain and uphold the same honor and fame, the NVM Regional Search Committee (NVM-RSC) would like to invite qualified applicants to this Search. Deadline of submission of applications and nominations to the NVM-RSC is on or before August 17, 2012. Conferment of Awards will be in December 2012 in Manila.
Applications and nominations may be addressed to Engr. Leon M. Dacanay, Jr., Regional Director, NEDA-10 and Chair, NVM Regional Search Committee, Regional Development Council Bldg., Capistrano-Echem Street, Cagayan de Oro City.
For more information, please contact PNVSCA (website: www.pnvsca.gov.ph) at telephone nos. (02) 927 68 51 and 435 79 99; Fax no. 929 63 76 or email info@pnvsca.gov.ph. (Peleta B. Abejo/NEDA-PIA10)
Feature: Crafting a sustainable environmental plan for Iligan
By Lorry V. Gabule
ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte (PIA) -- Around 400 participants responded to the two-day event aimed to craft or formulate a sustainable environmental plan for the City of Iligan.
Atty. Manny Salibay, president of Iligan Disaster Rehabilitation Coordination Center (IDRCC) said among those who attended were the city’s 44 punong barangays, Department of Environment and Natural Resources officers and staff, media, civil society organizations, and local government officials.
IDRCC initiated the conduct of the Iligan Recovery and Climate Change Summit slated May 8-9, 2012 at the Maria Cristina Hotel, Iligan City.
The group is a multi-sectoral non-government organization composed of professionals, non-government organizations, People’s Organizations, church organizations, civic groups and service-oriented individuals.
Salibay said that IDRCC has come up with four compelling reasons why there is a need to develop an environmental plan for communities and the City of Iligan.
First, because of the challenges of climate change. The human-enduced global warming that has impact to the climatic changes is threatening the global communities with more intense storms, sea level rise, drastic changes in rainfall patterns and increasing temperatures.
The Philippines, being an archipelago country with over 90 million people is not spared from the impact of climate change. Although our country is not among the major contributors of greenhouse gases, we are however, among the most vulnerable of the impacts of climate change.
The second reason is that there is legal mandate to address climate change. Republic Act 9729 also known as the Climate Change Act of 2009, mandates the local government, specifically in Section 14 thereof, to be the frontline in the formulation, planning and implementation of climate change action plans in their respective areas.
Barangays are also mandated to directly involve with city governments in prioritizing Climate Change issues and in identifying and implementing best practices and other solutions. City government shall consider Climate Change adaptation, as one of their regular functions.
Section 16 of Climate Change Act of 2009 mandates that there shall be coordination with the non-government organizations (NGOs), civic organizations, academe, people’s organizations, the private and corporate sectors and other concerned stakeholders in the development and implementation of the local action plans.
The same law mandates the local chief executive to formulate and implement local action plan. It also expressly authorizes the Local Government Unit (LGU) to appropriate and use the amount from its Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) necessary to implement said local plan effectively.
There is also Republic Act 10121, a law strengthening the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System and institutionalizing the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan. This law complements RA 9729 in ensuring a program for climate-risk reduction and resiliency by building the adaptive capacities of the communities and the ecosystems to climate change impacts.
Thirdly, because there is a moral obligation of environmental stewardship. God created the different species of plants and animals, blessed them, protected them and made a covenant with them.
"We need to see what we should do to the key climate-sensitive areas like the Food and Agriculture, Water, Health and Communities, Ecosystems, Infrastructure and Sustainable Power and Energy. We also need to plan on how to inform and educate the public about climate change," he said.
There is need for an impact assessment of mining and logging, including large-scale upland plantations, on environmentally fragile areas within a proximate radius from the city center, the implications of a ridge-river-reef approach in conserving our waterways, and how extractive activities impact on an island ecology.
Lastly, through the planning activity seeks to integrate economic, social and environmental outcomes to deliver the best for people and nature.
"Consistent with the vision of the National Framework on Climate Change Action Plan, we would envision a climate risk-resilient Iligan with healthy, safe, prosperous and self-reliant communities, and thriving and productive ecosystems," he said. (lvg/PIA 10-LDN)
Atty. Manny Salibay, president of Iligan Disaster Rehabilitation Coordination Center (IDRCC) said among those who attended were the city’s 44 punong barangays, Department of Environment and Natural Resources officers and staff, media, civil society organizations, and local government officials.
IDRCC initiated the conduct of the Iligan Recovery and Climate Change Summit slated May 8-9, 2012 at the Maria Cristina Hotel, Iligan City.
The group is a multi-sectoral non-government organization composed of professionals, non-government organizations, People’s Organizations, church organizations, civic groups and service-oriented individuals.
Salibay said that IDRCC has come up with four compelling reasons why there is a need to develop an environmental plan for communities and the City of Iligan.
First, because of the challenges of climate change. The human-enduced global warming that has impact to the climatic changes is threatening the global communities with more intense storms, sea level rise, drastic changes in rainfall patterns and increasing temperatures.
The Philippines, being an archipelago country with over 90 million people is not spared from the impact of climate change. Although our country is not among the major contributors of greenhouse gases, we are however, among the most vulnerable of the impacts of climate change.
The second reason is that there is legal mandate to address climate change. Republic Act 9729 also known as the Climate Change Act of 2009, mandates the local government, specifically in Section 14 thereof, to be the frontline in the formulation, planning and implementation of climate change action plans in their respective areas.
Barangays are also mandated to directly involve with city governments in prioritizing Climate Change issues and in identifying and implementing best practices and other solutions. City government shall consider Climate Change adaptation, as one of their regular functions.
Section 16 of Climate Change Act of 2009 mandates that there shall be coordination with the non-government organizations (NGOs), civic organizations, academe, people’s organizations, the private and corporate sectors and other concerned stakeholders in the development and implementation of the local action plans.
The same law mandates the local chief executive to formulate and implement local action plan. It also expressly authorizes the Local Government Unit (LGU) to appropriate and use the amount from its Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) necessary to implement said local plan effectively.
There is also Republic Act 10121, a law strengthening the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System and institutionalizing the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan. This law complements RA 9729 in ensuring a program for climate-risk reduction and resiliency by building the adaptive capacities of the communities and the ecosystems to climate change impacts.
Thirdly, because there is a moral obligation of environmental stewardship. God created the different species of plants and animals, blessed them, protected them and made a covenant with them.
"We need to see what we should do to the key climate-sensitive areas like the Food and Agriculture, Water, Health and Communities, Ecosystems, Infrastructure and Sustainable Power and Energy. We also need to plan on how to inform and educate the public about climate change," he said.
There is need for an impact assessment of mining and logging, including large-scale upland plantations, on environmentally fragile areas within a proximate radius from the city center, the implications of a ridge-river-reef approach in conserving our waterways, and how extractive activities impact on an island ecology.
Lastly, through the planning activity seeks to integrate economic, social and environmental outcomes to deliver the best for people and nature.
"Consistent with the vision of the National Framework on Climate Change Action Plan, we would envision a climate risk-resilient Iligan with healthy, safe, prosperous and self-reliant communities, and thriving and productive ecosystems," he said. (lvg/PIA 10-LDN)
Brigada Eskwela ensures smooth opening of classes—DepEd
By Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (PIA) -- Department of Education (DepEd) Bukidnon schools superintendent Dr. Ingrid Racoma expressed optimism that the opening of classes on June 4 will proceed smoothly due to the successful Brigada Eskwela participated in by parents, teachers, and other stakeholders before classes started.
Racoma made her assessment during the performance review as part of the public schools’ appraisal of the Brigada Eskwela.
“I am glad to observe the enthusiasm for Brigada Eskwela. Our next challenge is to get our kids to school especially that DepEd is now implementing the K to 12 basic education program,” she said in a radio interview.
She also challenged the teachers to increase participation/enrollment rate and reduce drop-out rate citing the local government units, private sector, government agencies, and other concerned parties’ key roles in addressing the anticipated problems during the opening of classes in the province when thousands of students once more troop to their respective schools.
“After a long vacation, returning to school will be exciting—with the newly painted walls and desks, and garbage-free surroundings to welcome pupils/students on their first day of school for another year of studies,” she further said.
Brigada Eskwela is a school maintenance program that engages all education stakeholders to contribute their time, effort, and resources in ensuring that public schools are set in time for the forthcoming school opening. (EOR/RLRB-PIA 10, Bukidnon)
Racoma made her assessment during the performance review as part of the public schools’ appraisal of the Brigada Eskwela.
“I am glad to observe the enthusiasm for Brigada Eskwela. Our next challenge is to get our kids to school especially that DepEd is now implementing the K to 12 basic education program,” she said in a radio interview.
She also challenged the teachers to increase participation/enrollment rate and reduce drop-out rate citing the local government units, private sector, government agencies, and other concerned parties’ key roles in addressing the anticipated problems during the opening of classes in the province when thousands of students once more troop to their respective schools.
“After a long vacation, returning to school will be exciting—with the newly painted walls and desks, and garbage-free surroundings to welcome pupils/students on their first day of school for another year of studies,” she further said.
Brigada Eskwela is a school maintenance program that engages all education stakeholders to contribute their time, effort, and resources in ensuring that public schools are set in time for the forthcoming school opening. (EOR/RLRB-PIA 10, Bukidnon)
Dengue cases in Mis. Occ. down by 83.33%
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental (PIA) -- Dengue cases in Misamis Occidental is 83.33 percent lower for the first five months of this year compared to the previous year.
From January 1 to May 25 this year, a total of 30 dengue cases were admitted in different sentinel hospitals in the province, 83.33 percent lower than last year, with 180 cases admitted during the same period in the province, according to David Mendoza, Head of the Regional Epidemiology, Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit (RESDRU) of the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Region 10.
According to Mendoza’s 2012 Dengue 21st Week Morbidity Report ending on May 25, dengue cases decrease in Misamis Occidental’s three cities. Tangub recorded a 96.15-percent decrease with 52 cases down to two. Ozamiz had 58 cases last year which decreased by 79.31 percent, now down to 12 cases. Oroquieta also recorded a decline from 15 to four cases or a 73.33-percent decrease.
Though looking at the regional level, dengue cases increased by 31.49 percent from 778 cases last year to 1,023 dengue cases in the same period this year.
Dengue patients affected range from less than a month old to 90 years old. A total of 54 percent of dengue cases are males while 46 percent are females. Two deaths have a Case Fatality Rate of 0.20 percent. Those with the age range of below five to 14 had the highest CFR of 0.46 percent.
“Based on the yearly trend, we will be expecting more cases of dengue, this year, compared to last year,” Mendoza said.
Most of the cases were from Misamis Oriental with 809 cases or 79.10 percent, Bukidnon, 104 cases or 10.20 percent, Lanao del Norte, 78 cases or 7.60 percent, Misamis Occidental, 30 cases or 2.90 percent and Camiguin, two cases or 0.20 percent.
Among the cities, Cagayan de Oro has the highest number of 562 cases or 54.90 percent, followed by Iligan, 50 cases or 4.90 percent, Gingoog, 32 cases or 3.10 percent and Valencia City, 26 cases or 2.50 percent.
The other cities noted the following number of cases: Ozamiz, 12 cases or 1.20 percent, El Salvador and Malayabalay, seven cases or 0.68 percent each, Oroquieta, four cases or 0.40 percent and Tangub, two cases or 0.20 percent.
In terms of increase compared to the same period last year, Bukidnon posted the highest increase of 197.14 percent, followed by Misamis Oriental, 110.13 percent, while the dengue cases in Camiguin went down by 87.5 percent, Misamis Occidental, down by 83.33 percent and Lano del Norte, also down by 52.15 percent.
As to the region's nine cities, Valencia posted the highest increase of 2,500 percent, followed by Malaybalay, 135.33 percent, Gingoog, 133.33 percent and Cagayan de Oro, 116.15 percent.
The other cities posed declines in the number of dengue cases: Tangub, down by 96.15 percent, Ozamiz, down by 79.31 percent, Oroquieta, down by 73.33 percent, Iligan, down by 46.24 percent and El Salvador, down by 22.22 percent.
Meanwhile, Mendoza said the cluster of three or more dengue cases were noted during the past four weeks in Barangays Agusan, Balulang, Bulua, Camaman-an, Canitoan, Carmen, Cugman, Gusa, Iponan, Kauswagan, Lapasan, Lumbia, Macasandig, Nazareth, Patag, Puerto and Puntod, all in Cagayan de Oro City.
Also noted with the same situation were Barangays Lunao in Gingoog City, Poblacion in Alubijid, Lower Jasaan in Jasaan, Barra in Opol and Imelda in Villanueva, all of Misamis Oriental and Poblacion in Valencia Ciity and Quezon, Bukidnon, Mendoza added. (EOR/RCA-PIA10 Misamis Occidental)
From January 1 to May 25 this year, a total of 30 dengue cases were admitted in different sentinel hospitals in the province, 83.33 percent lower than last year, with 180 cases admitted during the same period in the province, according to David Mendoza, Head of the Regional Epidemiology, Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit (RESDRU) of the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Region 10.
According to Mendoza’s 2012 Dengue 21st Week Morbidity Report ending on May 25, dengue cases decrease in Misamis Occidental’s three cities. Tangub recorded a 96.15-percent decrease with 52 cases down to two. Ozamiz had 58 cases last year which decreased by 79.31 percent, now down to 12 cases. Oroquieta also recorded a decline from 15 to four cases or a 73.33-percent decrease.
Though looking at the regional level, dengue cases increased by 31.49 percent from 778 cases last year to 1,023 dengue cases in the same period this year.
Dengue patients affected range from less than a month old to 90 years old. A total of 54 percent of dengue cases are males while 46 percent are females. Two deaths have a Case Fatality Rate of 0.20 percent. Those with the age range of below five to 14 had the highest CFR of 0.46 percent.
“Based on the yearly trend, we will be expecting more cases of dengue, this year, compared to last year,” Mendoza said.
Most of the cases were from Misamis Oriental with 809 cases or 79.10 percent, Bukidnon, 104 cases or 10.20 percent, Lanao del Norte, 78 cases or 7.60 percent, Misamis Occidental, 30 cases or 2.90 percent and Camiguin, two cases or 0.20 percent.
Among the cities, Cagayan de Oro has the highest number of 562 cases or 54.90 percent, followed by Iligan, 50 cases or 4.90 percent, Gingoog, 32 cases or 3.10 percent and Valencia City, 26 cases or 2.50 percent.
The other cities noted the following number of cases: Ozamiz, 12 cases or 1.20 percent, El Salvador and Malayabalay, seven cases or 0.68 percent each, Oroquieta, four cases or 0.40 percent and Tangub, two cases or 0.20 percent.
In terms of increase compared to the same period last year, Bukidnon posted the highest increase of 197.14 percent, followed by Misamis Oriental, 110.13 percent, while the dengue cases in Camiguin went down by 87.5 percent, Misamis Occidental, down by 83.33 percent and Lano del Norte, also down by 52.15 percent.
As to the region's nine cities, Valencia posted the highest increase of 2,500 percent, followed by Malaybalay, 135.33 percent, Gingoog, 133.33 percent and Cagayan de Oro, 116.15 percent.
The other cities posed declines in the number of dengue cases: Tangub, down by 96.15 percent, Ozamiz, down by 79.31 percent, Oroquieta, down by 73.33 percent, Iligan, down by 46.24 percent and El Salvador, down by 22.22 percent.
Meanwhile, Mendoza said the cluster of three or more dengue cases were noted during the past four weeks in Barangays Agusan, Balulang, Bulua, Camaman-an, Canitoan, Carmen, Cugman, Gusa, Iponan, Kauswagan, Lapasan, Lumbia, Macasandig, Nazareth, Patag, Puerto and Puntod, all in Cagayan de Oro City.
Also noted with the same situation were Barangays Lunao in Gingoog City, Poblacion in Alubijid, Lower Jasaan in Jasaan, Barra in Opol and Imelda in Villanueva, all of Misamis Oriental and Poblacion in Valencia Ciity and Quezon, Bukidnon, Mendoza added. (EOR/RCA-PIA10 Misamis Occidental)
PAGASA-DOST conduct confab for Northern Mindanao media
By Lorry V. Gabule
ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte (PIA) -- Around 30 writers and reporters from the print and broadcast media in Northern Mindanao attended the three-day seminar workshop in Mambajao, Camiguin Island.
The activity, conducted by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), intends to provide media the use of appropriate terms on weather forecast/reports.
Terms inadvertently used on weather update reporting may cause panic to the listening public. PAGASA observes that misinterpretation of terminologies used by PAGASA and translated into local dialect by a reporter may cause harm too. Other activity includes orientation on factors that caused change of climate.
Said event anchored to its theme, “Sharing Knowledge between weathermen and mediamen towards Mitigating the Impacts of Hydromet Disaster.” (lorry v.gabule-CIO/PIA 10, LDN)
The activity, conducted by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), intends to provide media the use of appropriate terms on weather forecast/reports.
Terms inadvertently used on weather update reporting may cause panic to the listening public. PAGASA observes that misinterpretation of terminologies used by PAGASA and translated into local dialect by a reporter may cause harm too. Other activity includes orientation on factors that caused change of climate.
Said event anchored to its theme, “Sharing Knowledge between weathermen and mediamen towards Mitigating the Impacts of Hydromet Disaster.” (lorry v.gabule-CIO/PIA 10, LDN)
Mis. Occ. allots P111.39-M for its 2012 AIP
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental (PIA) -- A total of Php111.39 million have been alloted by the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental (PGMO) for its Annual Investment Plan, this year.
Of this amount, Pph107.89 million or 97 percent is allotted for economic services and Php3.5 million or 3.0 percent, for social services.
Identified in the 20% Development Fund, the programs of the AIP are designed to decrease the poverty incidence and increase productivity, create jobs, raise income and generate increases of business opportunities in the province, Governor Herminia Ramiro said.
The governor said these priority programs and projects are in conformity with the vision of the province and are consistent with its comprehensive five-year development plan.
She said there is also an allocation for statutory obligations to guarantee PGMO’s commitment entered into in the memorandum of agreement (MOA), such as, equity in foreign-assisted programs and debt service payments in the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP).
Misamis Occidental is one of the provinces of Northern Mindanao that lies in the eastern tip of the Zamboanga Peninsula and bounded in the northeast by the Mindanao Sea, east of Iligan City by Iligan Bay, southeast of Panguil Bay and west by the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte and Zambaonga del Sur.
Except along the coastal areas, the province has hilly and rolling lands, which has a population of 531,680 in year 2007 and which land area is about 205,522 sq. km. and composed of 14 municipalities, namely: Aloran, Baliangao, Bonifacio, Calamba, Clarin, Concepcion, Don Victoriano, Jimenez, Lopez Jaena, Panaon, Plaridel, Sapang Dalaga, Sinacaban, Tudela, and three (3) cities: Tangub, Ozamiz and Oroquieta, the capital city.
The province has an aggregate agricultural area of 115,467 hectares, which has been the object of development of rice at the flat land coastal areas and of coconut at the upland areas. Due to its terrain, however, only the lowlands are targeted for intensive production.
It is richly endowed with marine resources, having to its advantage, the 3 bays: Panguil Bay, Murcielagos Bay and Iligan Bay with a total shoreline of 137 kms. that provide sites for prawn production, crabs, tilapia and grouper grow-out, seaweeds and seashells.
The province has a total length of 3,049.6 km. of all types of roads, of which, about 591.34 km. or 19.39 percent are concreted/asphalted, 1,024.833 km. or 33.61 percent are graveled and 1,433.39 km. or 47 percent are still earth-surfaced.
The only airport in the province is located in Gango, Ozamiz City, which was re-opened to commercial operations in mid-2007 and its three (3) seaports are located in Jimenez, Plaridel and Ozamiz City, which is the biggest of the three.
Meanwhile, Teresa B. Calamba, Provincial Planning and Development Officer (PPDO) said the programs and projects under the economic services are as follows: DBP loan repayment for principal and interest, Php14 million, PVB loan repayment for interest of the repair of the Provincial Grandstand, Php3.0 million, provincial counterpart for the Provincial Road Management Facility (PRMF) Road Rehabilitation Project, Php6.7 million.
Construction of feedmill and flat-bed dryer, Php2.0 million, rehabilitation of the provincial roads/construction of inter-barangay roads, Php6.85 million, rehabikitation of municipal roads, Plaridel-Baliangao-Calamba, Php2.5 million and Aloran-Panaon-Jimenez-Sinacaban, Php2.5 million, and Rural Development Projects for the LGU’s, Php35.5 million.
Rural-Urban Development Projects, Php23 million, purchase of heavy equipment, Php5.037 million, purchase of agricultural and forest land, Php3.0 million, construction of dormitory and function room, Php1.8 million, and environmental management and protection, Php2.0 million
Its social services fund with an allocation of Php3.5 million is intended for the purchase of medical equipment and PGMO’s quick response fund, Calamba added. (PIA10 Mis. Occ.)
Of this amount, Pph107.89 million or 97 percent is allotted for economic services and Php3.5 million or 3.0 percent, for social services.
Identified in the 20% Development Fund, the programs of the AIP are designed to decrease the poverty incidence and increase productivity, create jobs, raise income and generate increases of business opportunities in the province, Governor Herminia Ramiro said.
The governor said these priority programs and projects are in conformity with the vision of the province and are consistent with its comprehensive five-year development plan.
She said there is also an allocation for statutory obligations to guarantee PGMO’s commitment entered into in the memorandum of agreement (MOA), such as, equity in foreign-assisted programs and debt service payments in the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP).
Misamis Occidental is one of the provinces of Northern Mindanao that lies in the eastern tip of the Zamboanga Peninsula and bounded in the northeast by the Mindanao Sea, east of Iligan City by Iligan Bay, southeast of Panguil Bay and west by the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte and Zambaonga del Sur.
Except along the coastal areas, the province has hilly and rolling lands, which has a population of 531,680 in year 2007 and which land area is about 205,522 sq. km. and composed of 14 municipalities, namely: Aloran, Baliangao, Bonifacio, Calamba, Clarin, Concepcion, Don Victoriano, Jimenez, Lopez Jaena, Panaon, Plaridel, Sapang Dalaga, Sinacaban, Tudela, and three (3) cities: Tangub, Ozamiz and Oroquieta, the capital city.
The province has an aggregate agricultural area of 115,467 hectares, which has been the object of development of rice at the flat land coastal areas and of coconut at the upland areas. Due to its terrain, however, only the lowlands are targeted for intensive production.
It is richly endowed with marine resources, having to its advantage, the 3 bays: Panguil Bay, Murcielagos Bay and Iligan Bay with a total shoreline of 137 kms. that provide sites for prawn production, crabs, tilapia and grouper grow-out, seaweeds and seashells.
The province has a total length of 3,049.6 km. of all types of roads, of which, about 591.34 km. or 19.39 percent are concreted/asphalted, 1,024.833 km. or 33.61 percent are graveled and 1,433.39 km. or 47 percent are still earth-surfaced.
The only airport in the province is located in Gango, Ozamiz City, which was re-opened to commercial operations in mid-2007 and its three (3) seaports are located in Jimenez, Plaridel and Ozamiz City, which is the biggest of the three.
Meanwhile, Teresa B. Calamba, Provincial Planning and Development Officer (PPDO) said the programs and projects under the economic services are as follows: DBP loan repayment for principal and interest, Php14 million, PVB loan repayment for interest of the repair of the Provincial Grandstand, Php3.0 million, provincial counterpart for the Provincial Road Management Facility (PRMF) Road Rehabilitation Project, Php6.7 million.
Construction of feedmill and flat-bed dryer, Php2.0 million, rehabilitation of the provincial roads/construction of inter-barangay roads, Php6.85 million, rehabikitation of municipal roads, Plaridel-Baliangao-Calamba, Php2.5 million and Aloran-Panaon-Jimenez-Sinacaban, Php2.5 million, and Rural Development Projects for the LGU’s, Php35.5 million.
Rural-Urban Development Projects, Php23 million, purchase of heavy equipment, Php5.037 million, purchase of agricultural and forest land, Php3.0 million, construction of dormitory and function room, Php1.8 million, and environmental management and protection, Php2.0 million
Its social services fund with an allocation of Php3.5 million is intended for the purchase of medical equipment and PGMO’s quick response fund, Calamba added. (PIA10 Mis. Occ.)
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