Xavier Ecoville celebrates "Balik Tanaw sa Larong Pinoy"
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 5 -- Xavier Ecoville’s education cluster headed the opening of "Balik Tanaw sa Larong Pinoy" last June 30, Saturday. A celebration of the Pinoy games and a means of embracing our identity as Filipinos, this will run up to July 21.
The event will be held at Xavier Ecoville, the Xavier University-led resettlement site for tropical storm Sendong survivors, where the the young ones and the young-at-heart are rediscovering patintero, sipa bola, takyan and other old-time favorites.
There are four competing teams with three divisions each team, in age brackets of 10-12 years old, 13-16 years old and 17-21 years old.
The opening day of "Balik Tanaw sa Larong Pinoy" was jumpstarted by a series of patintero games. (Xyla Mercedita Gualberto/XU)
The event will be held at Xavier Ecoville, the Xavier University-led resettlement site for tropical storm Sendong survivors, where the the young ones and the young-at-heart are rediscovering patintero, sipa bola, takyan and other old-time favorites.
There are four competing teams with three divisions each team, in age brackets of 10-12 years old, 13-16 years old and 17-21 years old.
The opening day of "Balik Tanaw sa Larong Pinoy" was jumpstarted by a series of patintero games. (Xyla Mercedita Gualberto/XU)
Bukidnon draws up its disaster preparedness plan
By Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, July 5 (PIA) -- A planning workshop on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation was conducted by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) from July 3-4 in Cagayan de Oro City.
Arsenio Alagenio of the disaster council said the activity aimed to come up with clear disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) guidelines and framework based on provincial situation analysis and findings of Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau.
“The provincial government needs a collective effort to craft strategic plans for human-induced or natural disasters in order to reduce risk and better management in terms of disaster preparedness, prevention and mitigation, response, rehabilitation and recovery in Bukidnon—in case disaster strikes,” he said.
The planning strategy advocates for adoption of a policy of self-reliance in each vulnerable community that comprise capability building as well as allocation and efficient use of resources.
It also underscores involvement and active participation of the people in disaster reduction, prevention and preparedness, leading to improved risk management.
Trainers were composed of officials from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Alagenio, who is also the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer and Vice-Chairperson on Disaster Response, said the activity is part of the 2012 disaster preparedness plan, which was formulated by the Bukidnon PDRRMC early this year during its first meeting for 2012.
The provincial government of Bukidnon through its calamity fund backs the two-day training.
“Participated by nearly 30 PDRRMC members composed of local DRRM executive officers, national government agencies, and private organizations, the planning workshop’s output will help address problems on climate change adaptation and DRRM projects implementation thus saving lives of people in times of disaster,” he further said. (PIA 10, Bukidnon)
Arsenio Alagenio of the disaster council said the activity aimed to come up with clear disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) guidelines and framework based on provincial situation analysis and findings of Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau.
“The provincial government needs a collective effort to craft strategic plans for human-induced or natural disasters in order to reduce risk and better management in terms of disaster preparedness, prevention and mitigation, response, rehabilitation and recovery in Bukidnon—in case disaster strikes,” he said.
The planning strategy advocates for adoption of a policy of self-reliance in each vulnerable community that comprise capability building as well as allocation and efficient use of resources.
It also underscores involvement and active participation of the people in disaster reduction, prevention and preparedness, leading to improved risk management.
Trainers were composed of officials from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Alagenio, who is also the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer and Vice-Chairperson on Disaster Response, said the activity is part of the 2012 disaster preparedness plan, which was formulated by the Bukidnon PDRRMC early this year during its first meeting for 2012.
The provincial government of Bukidnon through its calamity fund backs the two-day training.
“Participated by nearly 30 PDRRMC members composed of local DRRM executive officers, national government agencies, and private organizations, the planning workshop’s output will help address problems on climate change adaptation and DRRM projects implementation thus saving lives of people in times of disaster,” he further said. (PIA 10, Bukidnon)
News Feature: Lanao Del Sur celebrates Karimbaran Sa Ranao 2012
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, July 5 (PIA) -- A week-long festivity and merry-making marked “Karimbaran sa Ranao 2012," the 53rd founding anniversary celebration of Lanao del Sur with the theme “Lanao del Sur: My Home, Your Home.”
The celebration kicked-off June 26 with a series of shows featuring the rich Maranao culture such as “kakolintang” (playing the kolintang), “kasipa sa manggis” (a game of skills with the aim of dropping a suspended colorfully decorated cube by kicking a rattan ball towards it), “kambayoka” (chanting of poetic verses with a theme revolving around the festivity being celebrated), “kasayaw sa singkil” (dancing the singkil), and “kanggarotaya” (Maranao version of tug-of-war).
The Karimbaran sa Ranao was a fantastic opportunity to highlight the tourism potential of the province especially with the lined-up cultural showcase of Maranao traditional performing arts, said Secretary Nassreena Sampaco-Baddiri of the Department of Tourism in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
The celebration is a way of looking back at our past, our history as Maranao, our culture and heritage. It is a way to remain proud of who we are and what we can be, she further said.
Adding energy to the festivity was the conduct of sports tournaments from June 26 to July 3. Players all over the province, including local chief executives, fought for the honor of being the provincial champion in basketball, volleyball, tennis, 21K marathon, badminton, golf, and practical shooting.
Line Agencies Day
Line agencies also participated in the celebration by showcasing their respective programs and projects in a booth exhibit within the New Capitol Complex grounds from June 26 to July 3.
On July 1, declared as Line Agencies Day, representatives from various line agencies operating in the province, held a "hataw exercise" session followed by a reportorial show with ARMM Acting Governor Mujiv Hataman as keynote speaker.
Line agencies offered free services such as mass registration of live birth, legal assistance, and application for a business permit, as well as, medical and dental mission.
Solidarity Day
As part of its social contract with the provincial government, civil society organizations (CSOs) and peoples’ organizations (POs) under the umbrella of the Lanao del Sur Peoples’ Council also joined in the celebration through a tree planting and fish dispersal in Ramain town on July 2.
On the same day, the Lanao CSOs spearheaded a solidarity walk from the Sarimanok Station going to Social Hall of the New Capitol Complex where a Solidarity Day program was held.
The program was graced by Asaka Nyangara, country deputy director of the United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP) who launched the agency’s Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations 2 and led the symbolic turnover of the WFP Food Support to the provincial government.
LGU Day
On July 3, local government units (LGUs) from the municipal to the barangay level, including the two congressional district offices, who are active partners of the provincial government in bringing services to the grassroots took-part in the festivity through a simple program that highlighted their various accomplishments.
Also on this day, provincial Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. delivered his State of the Province Report where he announced that the provincial government was a recipient of the Seal of Good Housekeeping for its compliance to the full disclosure policy of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Culmination Day
A cultural street dancing and presentation by the five schools division in the province capped the week-long celebration on July 4 with DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo gracing the program. Winners of the cultural events and sports tournaments were also given trophies and cash prizes.
In his keynote message, Robredo cited the relevance of commemorating the founding anniversary of the province. He said this was an opportunity to look back to the past, learn, plan, and work hard for the future. “Kung walang pagtanaw sa nakaraan at kung walang paghanap ng paraan para sa magandang kinabukasan ay hindi magkakaroon ng saysay ang anibersaryo,” he added.
Lanao del Sur got its charter in July 4, 1959 by virtue of Republic Act No. 2228. The province has one component city and 39 municipalities with a total of 1,158 barangays. Its is the home of the Maranao sultanate known as the “Pat a Pangampong sa Ranao” (four principalities) namely Masiu, Unayan, Balo-I, and Bayabao. (APB/PIA-10)
The celebration kicked-off June 26 with a series of shows featuring the rich Maranao culture such as “kakolintang” (playing the kolintang), “kasipa sa manggis” (a game of skills with the aim of dropping a suspended colorfully decorated cube by kicking a rattan ball towards it), “kambayoka” (chanting of poetic verses with a theme revolving around the festivity being celebrated), “kasayaw sa singkil” (dancing the singkil), and “kanggarotaya” (Maranao version of tug-of-war).
The Karimbaran sa Ranao was a fantastic opportunity to highlight the tourism potential of the province especially with the lined-up cultural showcase of Maranao traditional performing arts, said Secretary Nassreena Sampaco-Baddiri of the Department of Tourism in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
The celebration is a way of looking back at our past, our history as Maranao, our culture and heritage. It is a way to remain proud of who we are and what we can be, she further said.
Adding energy to the festivity was the conduct of sports tournaments from June 26 to July 3. Players all over the province, including local chief executives, fought for the honor of being the provincial champion in basketball, volleyball, tennis, 21K marathon, badminton, golf, and practical shooting.
Line Agencies Day
Line agencies also participated in the celebration by showcasing their respective programs and projects in a booth exhibit within the New Capitol Complex grounds from June 26 to July 3.
On July 1, declared as Line Agencies Day, representatives from various line agencies operating in the province, held a "hataw exercise" session followed by a reportorial show with ARMM Acting Governor Mujiv Hataman as keynote speaker.
Line agencies offered free services such as mass registration of live birth, legal assistance, and application for a business permit, as well as, medical and dental mission.
Solidarity Day
As part of its social contract with the provincial government, civil society organizations (CSOs) and peoples’ organizations (POs) under the umbrella of the Lanao del Sur Peoples’ Council also joined in the celebration through a tree planting and fish dispersal in Ramain town on July 2.
On the same day, the Lanao CSOs spearheaded a solidarity walk from the Sarimanok Station going to Social Hall of the New Capitol Complex where a Solidarity Day program was held.
The program was graced by Asaka Nyangara, country deputy director of the United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP) who launched the agency’s Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations 2 and led the symbolic turnover of the WFP Food Support to the provincial government.
LGU Day
On July 3, local government units (LGUs) from the municipal to the barangay level, including the two congressional district offices, who are active partners of the provincial government in bringing services to the grassroots took-part in the festivity through a simple program that highlighted their various accomplishments.
Also on this day, provincial Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. delivered his State of the Province Report where he announced that the provincial government was a recipient of the Seal of Good Housekeeping for its compliance to the full disclosure policy of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Culmination Day
A cultural street dancing and presentation by the five schools division in the province capped the week-long celebration on July 4 with DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo gracing the program. Winners of the cultural events and sports tournaments were also given trophies and cash prizes.
In his keynote message, Robredo cited the relevance of commemorating the founding anniversary of the province. He said this was an opportunity to look back to the past, learn, plan, and work hard for the future. “Kung walang pagtanaw sa nakaraan at kung walang paghanap ng paraan para sa magandang kinabukasan ay hindi magkakaroon ng saysay ang anibersaryo,” he added.
Lanao del Sur got its charter in July 4, 1959 by virtue of Republic Act No. 2228. The province has one component city and 39 municipalities with a total of 1,158 barangays. Its is the home of the Maranao sultanate known as the “Pat a Pangampong sa Ranao” (four principalities) namely Masiu, Unayan, Balo-I, and Bayabao. (APB/PIA-10)
Pest Management warns Mis. Occ. coconut farmers of Brontispa pests
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, July 5 (PIA) -- The Integrated Pest Management of the Department of Agriculture (IPM-DA) is warning the coconut farmers of Misamis Occidental about a newly discovered pest.
The Brontispa pests has caused the IPM-DA a lot of concern since it has already damaged some 1.6 million coconut trees nationwide, Dr. Jesus Binamira, IPM-DA National Officer, said.
Recently, the pest had been spotted in Zamboanga sel Sur, particularly in Pagadian City, and the IPM-DA fears it may reach Misamis Occidental, considering the proximity of the place.
Binamira, however, assured the farmers that as of the moment, IPM has found a remedy through the use of biological control, wherein another insect will be used to do away with the Brontispa pests.
Likewise, the Philippine Coconut Authority-Research Center in Davao City is now looking for ways to solve this problem, Binamira added. (PIO/PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
The Brontispa pests has caused the IPM-DA a lot of concern since it has already damaged some 1.6 million coconut trees nationwide, Dr. Jesus Binamira, IPM-DA National Officer, said.
Recently, the pest had been spotted in Zamboanga sel Sur, particularly in Pagadian City, and the IPM-DA fears it may reach Misamis Occidental, considering the proximity of the place.
Binamira, however, assured the farmers that as of the moment, IPM has found a remedy through the use of biological control, wherein another insect will be used to do away with the Brontispa pests.
Likewise, the Philippine Coconut Authority-Research Center in Davao City is now looking for ways to solve this problem, Binamira added. (PIO/PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
ARMM law scraps district impact funds
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, July 5 (PIA) -- Lawmakers of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) will effectively waive their powers over the region’s version of “pork barrel,” a privilege of allocating funds for pet projects among members of Congress in the national government.
ARMM officer-in-charge Governor Mujiv Hataman met all 24 members of the Regional Legislative Assembly (RLA) last Tuesday when he signed into law the Muslim Mindanao Act 229 or the region’s Public Works Act.
Hataman said the law scraps district impact funds (DIP), the uses of which were normally left to full discretion of RLA members, and were said to be a huge source of corruption, just like its national counterpart, the Priority Development Fund to some members of Congress.
MMA 229 provides for the utilization of the P2-billion infrastructure fund program that the national government annually transfers to the ARMM, as required under Republic Act 9054, the Expanded Autonomy Act that serves as the region’s charter.
The DIP provision in the annually passed regional public works law has been adopted by all past administrations since 1993, he said.
Instead of the regional lawmakers determining their districts’ priority projects, community needs for infrastructure programs and projects were established based on assessment and evaluation made by the ARMM public works department, the local civil society organizations (CSOs), and people’s organizations as well as the local government units (LGUs), Hataman said.
“The bidding process will be made open to the public, with representative observers from the civil society and media. We will also determine if some LGUs are capable of implementing their own infrastructure projects on a localized bidding process, or by administration, if they have the necessary equipment, or with the help of the Army Engineering Battalion in some cases,” he added.
Women Sector Assemblyperson Samira Gutoc-Tomawis said it would be most welcome for the Filipino people for members of Congress to also waive their privilege over PDF provisions of the national budget, under the annual General Appropriations Act. (BPI-ARMM/ APB-PIA-10)
ARMM officer-in-charge Governor Mujiv Hataman met all 24 members of the Regional Legislative Assembly (RLA) last Tuesday when he signed into law the Muslim Mindanao Act 229 or the region’s Public Works Act.
Hataman said the law scraps district impact funds (DIP), the uses of which were normally left to full discretion of RLA members, and were said to be a huge source of corruption, just like its national counterpart, the Priority Development Fund to some members of Congress.
MMA 229 provides for the utilization of the P2-billion infrastructure fund program that the national government annually transfers to the ARMM, as required under Republic Act 9054, the Expanded Autonomy Act that serves as the region’s charter.
The DIP provision in the annually passed regional public works law has been adopted by all past administrations since 1993, he said.
Instead of the regional lawmakers determining their districts’ priority projects, community needs for infrastructure programs and projects were established based on assessment and evaluation made by the ARMM public works department, the local civil society organizations (CSOs), and people’s organizations as well as the local government units (LGUs), Hataman said.
“The bidding process will be made open to the public, with representative observers from the civil society and media. We will also determine if some LGUs are capable of implementing their own infrastructure projects on a localized bidding process, or by administration, if they have the necessary equipment, or with the help of the Army Engineering Battalion in some cases,” he added.
Women Sector Assemblyperson Samira Gutoc-Tomawis said it would be most welcome for the Filipino people for members of Congress to also waive their privilege over PDF provisions of the national budget, under the annual General Appropriations Act. (BPI-ARMM/ APB-PIA-10)
Council calls for cooperation of LGUs in non-handicapping environment
By Jorie C. Valcorza
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, July 5 (PIA) -- The National Council on Disability (NCDA) appeals for cooperation from the local government units to be more responsive in creating policies that complements national laws on the protection of persons with disabilities (PWDs).
NCDA Acting Executive Director, Carmen R. Zubiaga, said that disability has now evolved from an object of charity acclaimed holder of rights.
“We don’t want to be left behind just because we lack of access, we don’t want to be left in the confines of our homes just because our family or the community is not recognizing the right of PWDS to become part of a larger community,” she said.
She said they struggled just to get access in almost everything, be it in education, field environment, and even on getting respect from the community folks.
Zubiaga expressed this during the opening of the two-day Non-Handicapping Environment (NHE) Forum yesterday at the Dynasty Court Hotel.
The forum is organized by NCDA and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to showcase and demonstrate the implementation of the project which is piloted in Opol, Misamis Oriental and New Lucena in Iloilo province.
She urged local government units to replicate the NHE project.
“The NHE concept aims to create a barrier-free environment for PWDs, especially in the rural communities, to further enhance their participation in the society,” she said.
The forum is opening is joined by JICA Philippine Officer Senior Representative, Sachiko Takeda; Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) Executive Director, Akiie Ninomiya; Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar S. Moreno; Region 10 Social Welfare Director , Atty. Araceli F. Solamillo and Department of Social Welfare and Development Office 6 Regional Director, Dr. Minda B. Brigoli.
It is highlighted with the launching of the NHE booklet, which is presented to NCDA, JICA, and APCD officials present. (PIA 10)
NCDA Acting Executive Director, Carmen R. Zubiaga, said that disability has now evolved from an object of charity acclaimed holder of rights.
“We don’t want to be left behind just because we lack of access, we don’t want to be left in the confines of our homes just because our family or the community is not recognizing the right of PWDS to become part of a larger community,” she said.
She said they struggled just to get access in almost everything, be it in education, field environment, and even on getting respect from the community folks.
Zubiaga expressed this during the opening of the two-day Non-Handicapping Environment (NHE) Forum yesterday at the Dynasty Court Hotel.
The forum is organized by NCDA and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to showcase and demonstrate the implementation of the project which is piloted in Opol, Misamis Oriental and New Lucena in Iloilo province.
She urged local government units to replicate the NHE project.
“The NHE concept aims to create a barrier-free environment for PWDs, especially in the rural communities, to further enhance their participation in the society,” she said.
The forum is opening is joined by JICA Philippine Officer Senior Representative, Sachiko Takeda; Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) Executive Director, Akiie Ninomiya; Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar S. Moreno; Region 10 Social Welfare Director , Atty. Araceli F. Solamillo and Department of Social Welfare and Development Office 6 Regional Director, Dr. Minda B. Brigoli.
It is highlighted with the launching of the NHE booklet, which is presented to NCDA, JICA, and APCD officials present. (PIA 10)
ARMM enacts human rights charter
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, July 5 (PIA) -- Acting Governor Mujiv Hataman of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has signed on Tuesday Muslim Mindanao Act (MMA) 228 to uphold and enhance respect for the primacy of human rights in the region.
MMA 228 is the region’s Human Rights Charter under which the newly created ARMM Human Rights Commission will operate.It covers practically a wide range of national and international laws pertaining to anti-torture, genocide, inhuman treatment, driscrimination against women, rights of the child, and others.
The law was passed less than a month after President Benigno Simeon Aquino III appointed 24 members of ARMM’s Regional Legislative Assembly (RLA), representing seven districts of the region’s five component provinces, as well as the women and youth sectors.
A press release by the Bureau of Public Information quoted Hataman saying that establishing an independent human rights body in the ARMM has been long overdue, with the region’s worst experience during the martial law and even during armed clashes between government forces and enemies of the state.
Principal Author of the MMA 228, Lanao del Sur Assemblyman Zia Adiong, said the regional law affirms national and international laws, including the Article III of the Philippine Constitution; Republic Act 9745, the Anti-Torture Act of 2009;Republic Act 9851, "the Philippine Act On Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity;" Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948); International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1976); International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1976); Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (1984); Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (1979); Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989); and all other international instruments on human rights to which the Philippines is a signatory.
RLA Speaker Rasol Mitmug Jr. said MMA 228 becomes the country’s first operational charter of an independent human rights body that is passed into law by a legislative body. The charter of the national government’s Commission on Human Rights was created by an Executive Order, issued in 1986 by then President Corazon C. Aquino. (BPI-ARMM/APB-PIA 10)
MMA 228 is the region’s Human Rights Charter under which the newly created ARMM Human Rights Commission will operate.It covers practically a wide range of national and international laws pertaining to anti-torture, genocide, inhuman treatment, driscrimination against women, rights of the child, and others.
The law was passed less than a month after President Benigno Simeon Aquino III appointed 24 members of ARMM’s Regional Legislative Assembly (RLA), representing seven districts of the region’s five component provinces, as well as the women and youth sectors.
A press release by the Bureau of Public Information quoted Hataman saying that establishing an independent human rights body in the ARMM has been long overdue, with the region’s worst experience during the martial law and even during armed clashes between government forces and enemies of the state.
Principal Author of the MMA 228, Lanao del Sur Assemblyman Zia Adiong, said the regional law affirms national and international laws, including the Article III of the Philippine Constitution; Republic Act 9745, the Anti-Torture Act of 2009;Republic Act 9851, "the Philippine Act On Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity;" Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948); International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1976); International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1976); Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (1984); Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (1979); Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989); and all other international instruments on human rights to which the Philippines is a signatory.
RLA Speaker Rasol Mitmug Jr. said MMA 228 becomes the country’s first operational charter of an independent human rights body that is passed into law by a legislative body. The charter of the national government’s Commission on Human Rights was created by an Executive Order, issued in 1986 by then President Corazon C. Aquino. (BPI-ARMM/APB-PIA 10)
Mambajao celebrates 157th founding anniversary
By Jorie C. Valcorza
MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN, June 5 (PIA) -- The town celebrates its 157th charter day with the theme "Mambajaonon: Ikaw ug ako mao ang tubag sa atong mga pangandoy (Mambajaonon: We are the key in achieving our town's aspirations)."
Highlighting the celebration is the mayor's state of the municipality address and the launching of the One Barangay, One Product souvenir items.
The event likewise features Mambajao's prime tourist destinations by the unveiling of the gallery of photos showing key places to explore on this part of the island, mostly natural attractions and rich historical sites.
A sports tournament, one-stop service, painting festival,"hataw" exercises, cooking tilt, games, agro fair and street parties are just some of the activities prepared to cover the weeklong celebration.
The celebration, which sets to challenge every constituent on becoming active partners in reaching its vision for a clean and beautiful municipality, will be capped with a BARKADAGAN 2012 (fun run) on Saturday, July 7. (PIA 10)
Highlighting the celebration is the mayor's state of the municipality address and the launching of the One Barangay, One Product souvenir items.
The event likewise features Mambajao's prime tourist destinations by the unveiling of the gallery of photos showing key places to explore on this part of the island, mostly natural attractions and rich historical sites.
A sports tournament, one-stop service, painting festival,"hataw" exercises, cooking tilt, games, agro fair and street parties are just some of the activities prepared to cover the weeklong celebration.
The celebration, which sets to challenge every constituent on becoming active partners in reaching its vision for a clean and beautiful municipality, will be capped with a BARKADAGAN 2012 (fun run) on Saturday, July 7. (PIA 10)
PNoy orders LDRRMC to announce suspension of classes via EO 66
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, July 5 (PIA) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III sets the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMC) to make announcements on cancellation of classes and work in government offices as per Executive Order (EO) No. 66.
He also ordered the LDRRMCs to make the announcements at 4:30 a.m. of the day of the intended cancellation of classes and work, or not later than 11:00 a.m. for suspension of classes and work in the afternoon session, through diverse mass media, particularly radio and television, landline communcations and other technologies for communication within the community or locality.
This order of the President is found in EO 66, entitled “Prescribing Rules on the Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in Government Offices Due to Typhoons, Flooding, Other Weather Disturbances and Calamities,” which he signed last January 9.
The said EO was thoroughly discussed by Mark Vincent C. Israel, Officer-in-Charge of the Emergency Operations Center and Team Leader of Ozamiz City Response Team, during yesterday’s emergency meeting of the CDRRMC which was held for the purpose.
EO 66, he said, was meant to answer the need to streamline the procedure in the suspension of classes and work in government offices in times of typhoons, floods and other disasters or calamities to spare the pupils/students, government workers and the general public from necessary dangers to their lives and limbs.
Meanwhile, pursuant to EO 66, the following guidelines shall be followed in the automatic cancellation or suspension of classes in all public and private elementary, secondary and tertiary schools, as well as work in all government offices: when Signal No. 1 is raised by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), classes in all pre-school levels in the affected areas will be automatically cancelled or suspended.
When Signal No. 2 is raised by PAGASA, classes in all pre-school, elementary and secondary levels in the affected areas will be automatically cancelled or suspended, and when Signal No. 3 or higher is raised by PAGASA, classes in all pre-school, elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels in the affected area, including graduate school, as well as work in all government offices shall be automatically cancelled or suspended.
PAGASA shall issue weather forecasts through various media outlets, radio and television, and the National DRRMC, not later than 10:00 p.m. of the previous day and 4:30 a.m. of the day of the intended cancellation of classes and work.
In cases where there are classes and work in the morning, and suspension of classes and work is only effective in the afternoon, PAGASA should issue the forecast not later than 11:00 a.m. of the said day.
On the other hand, classes in all levels in both public and private schools, as well as work in the government offices, may be cancelled or suspended in areas affected by disasters or calamities other than typhoons, such as, but not limited to floods, earthquakes, tsunami and conflagration, upon the declaration by the President of a State of Calamity based on the recommendation of the NDRRMC.
In the event of cancellation or suspension of work in government offices due to any of the foregoing circumstances, the following government agencies, particularly those that are directly involved in DRRM shall maintain the operations of their respective offices to ensure the continuity of the delivery of services to the public: the Office of the Executive Secretary, Department of National Defense, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Social Welfare and Development; Department of Science and Technology; Department of Health, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Education, and other agencies whose operations the President or the NDRRMC may deem necessary. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
He also ordered the LDRRMCs to make the announcements at 4:30 a.m. of the day of the intended cancellation of classes and work, or not later than 11:00 a.m. for suspension of classes and work in the afternoon session, through diverse mass media, particularly radio and television, landline communcations and other technologies for communication within the community or locality.
This order of the President is found in EO 66, entitled “Prescribing Rules on the Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in Government Offices Due to Typhoons, Flooding, Other Weather Disturbances and Calamities,” which he signed last January 9.
The said EO was thoroughly discussed by Mark Vincent C. Israel, Officer-in-Charge of the Emergency Operations Center and Team Leader of Ozamiz City Response Team, during yesterday’s emergency meeting of the CDRRMC which was held for the purpose.
EO 66, he said, was meant to answer the need to streamline the procedure in the suspension of classes and work in government offices in times of typhoons, floods and other disasters or calamities to spare the pupils/students, government workers and the general public from necessary dangers to their lives and limbs.
Meanwhile, pursuant to EO 66, the following guidelines shall be followed in the automatic cancellation or suspension of classes in all public and private elementary, secondary and tertiary schools, as well as work in all government offices: when Signal No. 1 is raised by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), classes in all pre-school levels in the affected areas will be automatically cancelled or suspended.
When Signal No. 2 is raised by PAGASA, classes in all pre-school, elementary and secondary levels in the affected areas will be automatically cancelled or suspended, and when Signal No. 3 or higher is raised by PAGASA, classes in all pre-school, elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels in the affected area, including graduate school, as well as work in all government offices shall be automatically cancelled or suspended.
PAGASA shall issue weather forecasts through various media outlets, radio and television, and the National DRRMC, not later than 10:00 p.m. of the previous day and 4:30 a.m. of the day of the intended cancellation of classes and work.
In cases where there are classes and work in the morning, and suspension of classes and work is only effective in the afternoon, PAGASA should issue the forecast not later than 11:00 a.m. of the said day.
On the other hand, classes in all levels in both public and private schools, as well as work in the government offices, may be cancelled or suspended in areas affected by disasters or calamities other than typhoons, such as, but not limited to floods, earthquakes, tsunami and conflagration, upon the declaration by the President of a State of Calamity based on the recommendation of the NDRRMC.
In the event of cancellation or suspension of work in government offices due to any of the foregoing circumstances, the following government agencies, particularly those that are directly involved in DRRM shall maintain the operations of their respective offices to ensure the continuity of the delivery of services to the public: the Office of the Executive Secretary, Department of National Defense, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Social Welfare and Development; Department of Science and Technology; Department of Health, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Education, and other agencies whose operations the President or the NDRRMC may deem necessary. (PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
Regional Search for 2012 Idols ng TESDA is on
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 4 (PIA) -- To mark its 18th Anniversary celebration, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-X is giving due recognition to skilled workers who have become successful in their field through Tech-Voc training program.
This year, the search for Idols ng TESDA award is now on. The selection of a potential candidate for self-employed and wage-employed categories will commence at the TESDA provincial office for the regional competition. The regional winners will compete for the national search through rigorous selection process.
Candidates must be graduates of Technical Vocational and Education Training (TVET) programs whose enterprise or employment is aligned to his tech-voc training program. The nominee must either be a self- or wage-employed worker who has outstanding accomplishment and is nominated by any legitimate civic, social, religious, labor or industry organization.
Criteria for each category include the productivity index, technical competence, maturity and flexibility in the work station. The nominees must also demonstrate values of integrity, discipline and love for family and enjoyment of work commitment to community building.
Documents will be required for interested candidates as evidence for achievements consisting of training certificates, diplomas or transcript of records, nomination letters from any legitimate association and evidence of awards received. Wage-employed nominees are required to submit proof of employment and compensation, and self-employed nominees are required to submit a business permit.
Through the Idols ng TESDA 2012 award, successful professional skilled workers will be recognized to increase the level of awareness and appreciation for Tech-Voc education as well as raise the number of graduates from Tech-Voc programs.
The first national winner of the TESDA Idols award is Dr. Ramegio Gonzales of Iligan City, a graduate of an industrial electricity course. Dr. Gonzales worked as an electrician and eventually became a certified building wiring and installation expert. He finished an electrical engineering course as a self-supporting student and later earned professional license as electrical engineer. He also holds masters and doctoral degrees in education management. He was director of the School of Engineering Technology at the Mindanao State University when he was given the award.(Marigold Cherie R. Garrido/TESD 10)
This year, the search for Idols ng TESDA award is now on. The selection of a potential candidate for self-employed and wage-employed categories will commence at the TESDA provincial office for the regional competition. The regional winners will compete for the national search through rigorous selection process.
Candidates must be graduates of Technical Vocational and Education Training (TVET) programs whose enterprise or employment is aligned to his tech-voc training program. The nominee must either be a self- or wage-employed worker who has outstanding accomplishment and is nominated by any legitimate civic, social, religious, labor or industry organization.
Criteria for each category include the productivity index, technical competence, maturity and flexibility in the work station. The nominees must also demonstrate values of integrity, discipline and love for family and enjoyment of work commitment to community building.
Documents will be required for interested candidates as evidence for achievements consisting of training certificates, diplomas or transcript of records, nomination letters from any legitimate association and evidence of awards received. Wage-employed nominees are required to submit proof of employment and compensation, and self-employed nominees are required to submit a business permit.
Through the Idols ng TESDA 2012 award, successful professional skilled workers will be recognized to increase the level of awareness and appreciation for Tech-Voc education as well as raise the number of graduates from Tech-Voc programs.
The first national winner of the TESDA Idols award is Dr. Ramegio Gonzales of Iligan City, a graduate of an industrial electricity course. Dr. Gonzales worked as an electrician and eventually became a certified building wiring and installation expert. He finished an electrical engineering course as a self-supporting student and later earned professional license as electrical engineer. He also holds masters and doctoral degrees in education management. He was director of the School of Engineering Technology at the Mindanao State University when he was given the award.(Marigold Cherie R. Garrido/TESD 10)
DepEd revises amount of voluntary Red Cross contribution
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, July 4 (PIA) -- The Department of Education (DepEd) revised the guidelines on voluntary contributions it issued on the opening of classes for school year (SY) 2012 to 2013.
Education secretary Armin A. Luistro, in his Memorandum No. 105 issued on June 22, changed the amount of contribution from P35 per learner to P50 per learner for contributions to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).
He said PRC encourages students and the youth to become members of the PRC and to support its fund drive program, pursuant to Republic Act No. 100732 entitled “The Philippine Red Cross Act of 2009.”
The annual membership fee for the PRC as stated in paragraph 24 of DepEd Order No. 41, s. of 2012 was only P35.
The memorandum said that due to the increased standard of living, each student may contribute P50 which can gain the following personal accidental assistance benefit being bonafide members: accidental death, disablement and dismemberment, P12,000; unprovoked murder and assault, P12,000; accidental medical reimbursement, P5,000; and daily hospital allowance for a maximum of 60 days, at P150 per day.
Luisto clarified that collections are on a voluntary basis, subject to the provisions under DepEd Order No. 41, s. 2012 entitled, “Revised Guidelines on the Opening of Classes.”
The order was issued to minimize, if not eliminate, financial constraints among parents and guardians during the opening of classes. It mandates that no fees shall be collected from school children in kindergarten up to Grade 4 anytime, during SY 2012 to 2013.
Starting August 2012, until the end of SY 2012-2013, the following revised collections may be made: Boy Scouts of the Philippines, P50 per learner; Girls Scouts of the Philippines, P50 per learner; PRC, P50 per learner; Anti-Tuberculosis Fund Drive, P5 per learner; Parent-Teachers Association, set at reasonable amount to be determined by the PTA General Assembly; School Publication of P60 for every elementary pupil; and P90 for every high school and membership in pupil or student organization 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 or principal a report on the utilization of the previous school year’s collections and the SY 2012-2013 proposed budget with program of activities to be agreed upon during a general assembly. (EOR/RCA-PIA10, Mis. Occ.)
Education secretary Armin A. Luistro, in his Memorandum No. 105 issued on June 22, changed the amount of contribution from P35 per learner to P50 per learner for contributions to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).
He said PRC encourages students and the youth to become members of the PRC and to support its fund drive program, pursuant to Republic Act No. 100732 entitled “The Philippine Red Cross Act of 2009.”
The annual membership fee for the PRC as stated in paragraph 24 of DepEd Order No. 41, s. of 2012 was only P35.
The memorandum said that due to the increased standard of living, each student may contribute P50 which can gain the following personal accidental assistance benefit being bonafide members: accidental death, disablement and dismemberment, P12,000; unprovoked murder and assault, P12,000; accidental medical reimbursement, P5,000; and daily hospital allowance for a maximum of 60 days, at P150 per day.
Luisto clarified that collections are on a voluntary basis, subject to the provisions under DepEd Order No. 41, s. 2012 entitled, “Revised Guidelines on the Opening of Classes.”
The order was issued to minimize, if not eliminate, financial constraints among parents and guardians during the opening of classes. It mandates that no fees shall be collected from school children in kindergarten up to Grade 4 anytime, during SY 2012 to 2013.
Starting August 2012, until the end of SY 2012-2013, the following revised collections may be made: Boy Scouts of the Philippines, P50 per learner; Girls Scouts of the Philippines, P50 per learner; PRC, P50 per learner; Anti-Tuberculosis Fund Drive, P5 per learner; Parent-Teachers Association, set at reasonable amount to be determined by the PTA General Assembly; School Publication of P60 for every elementary pupil; and P90 for every high school and membership in pupil or student organization 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 or principal a report on the utilization of the previous school year’s collections and the SY 2012-2013 proposed budget with program of activities to be agreed upon during a general assembly. (EOR/RCA-PIA10, Mis. Occ.)
NFA ensures food security through Ugnayan
By Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, July 4 (PIA) -- The National Food Authority (NFA) has strengthened its coordination in the province to ensure rice self-sufficiency and food security.
Victoria Real-Duray, provincial manager, said NFA is now focused on increased palay procurement, hands-on training on grains classification, posting of farmers’ kiosks and post-harvest facilities in far-flung areas, conduct of farmers’ forum, help farmers in selling their produce, and intensification of Iron-Fortified Rice (I-Rice) consumption.
“As part of the Department of Agriculture (DA), we are helping small rice farmers sell their harvests on time and at a better price. Selling rice produce at NFA is now easier and faster as we are financially strengthened to procure more,” she said.
Currently, NFA buys local unmilled rice at P17.70 per kilo. Included in the buying price are the cooperative development incentive fee, drying incentive fee, and delivery incentive fee.
However, the food authority is considering a change in some of its palay procurement approaches to ensure that more rice farmers will benefit from it.
These include increasing number of sellable bags to 200 from 100 for walk-in farmers; simplifying requirements for farmers’ passbook issuance; issuing the passbook for free, shouldering expenses for unloading and re-sacking of palay will be by the NFA; and paying deliveries on the same day.
While NFA is mandated to ensure food security through palay procurement, maintenance of buffer stocks, rice distribution to market outlets at strategic locations at appropriate time, it also has regulatory functions such as price monitoring, licensing, and registration of persons or companies engaged in the wholesale, retail, processing, manufacturing, storage, transporting, packaging, importation and exportation of grain food products. (RLRB/MSSM,NFA Bukidnon)
Victoria Real-Duray, provincial manager, said NFA is now focused on increased palay procurement, hands-on training on grains classification, posting of farmers’ kiosks and post-harvest facilities in far-flung areas, conduct of farmers’ forum, help farmers in selling their produce, and intensification of Iron-Fortified Rice (I-Rice) consumption.
“As part of the Department of Agriculture (DA), we are helping small rice farmers sell their harvests on time and at a better price. Selling rice produce at NFA is now easier and faster as we are financially strengthened to procure more,” she said.
Currently, NFA buys local unmilled rice at P17.70 per kilo. Included in the buying price are the cooperative development incentive fee, drying incentive fee, and delivery incentive fee.
However, the food authority is considering a change in some of its palay procurement approaches to ensure that more rice farmers will benefit from it.
These include increasing number of sellable bags to 200 from 100 for walk-in farmers; simplifying requirements for farmers’ passbook issuance; issuing the passbook for free, shouldering expenses for unloading and re-sacking of palay will be by the NFA; and paying deliveries on the same day.
While NFA is mandated to ensure food security through palay procurement, maintenance of buffer stocks, rice distribution to market outlets at strategic locations at appropriate time, it also has regulatory functions such as price monitoring, licensing, and registration of persons or companies engaged in the wholesale, retail, processing, manufacturing, storage, transporting, packaging, importation and exportation of grain food products. (RLRB/MSSM,NFA Bukidnon)
DILG holds orientation on safe water for program beneficiaries in Region 10
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 3 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 conducted a Program Orientation and Planning Workshop for the beneficiaries of the Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig Para sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) program last June 13-14 at the Marigold Hotel, Velez-Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City.
The activity was participated in by city and municipal engineers, health officers or water system engineers or supervisors from Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Tangub and Municipalities of Pagantucan, Bukidnon, Manticao, Misamis Oriental and Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental and DILG City Directors and Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (MLGOOs).
The municipalities of Kalilangan, Bukidnon and Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental are also beneficiaries of the SALINTUBIG.
The Sagan at Ligtas na Tubig Para sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) is one of the flagship programs of the Aquino Administration aimed at addressing Millennium Development Goal (MDG) No. 7 which is reduce by 50% the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water by 2015. The program is designed to provide water supply system to 445 waterless municipalities all over the country. Other targets are waterless barangays, waterless rural health units or lying-in clinics and waterless resettlement sites.
The program will provide funding to the identified beneficiary cities/municipalities in grant form: Kalilangan, Bukidnon worth P7 Million for waterless municipalities; Manticao, Misamis Oriental, P1 Million (non waterless municipality with waterless barangay); Tangub City, Pangantucan in Bukidnon province and Sinacaban in Misamis Occidental for P1 million each town (lying-in clinic without access to safe water); and Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities for P7 Million each (resettlement areas without access to safe water.
The First Tranche which is 50 percent of their fund allocation will be released once the following documents are submitted: Signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA); Certificate that LGU is a seal of Good Housekeeping Awardee; Simplified Feasibility Study (FS); Validated water source; and Certificate from the LGU of the existing Trust Account or separate book of accounts for the funds of the SALINTUBIG. (Ana Celeste W. Felisilda/DILG/PIA10)
The activity was participated in by city and municipal engineers, health officers or water system engineers or supervisors from Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Tangub and Municipalities of Pagantucan, Bukidnon, Manticao, Misamis Oriental and Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental and DILG City Directors and Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (MLGOOs).
The municipalities of Kalilangan, Bukidnon and Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental are also beneficiaries of the SALINTUBIG.
The Sagan at Ligtas na Tubig Para sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) is one of the flagship programs of the Aquino Administration aimed at addressing Millennium Development Goal (MDG) No. 7 which is reduce by 50% the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water by 2015. The program is designed to provide water supply system to 445 waterless municipalities all over the country. Other targets are waterless barangays, waterless rural health units or lying-in clinics and waterless resettlement sites.
The program will provide funding to the identified beneficiary cities/municipalities in grant form: Kalilangan, Bukidnon worth P7 Million for waterless municipalities; Manticao, Misamis Oriental, P1 Million (non waterless municipality with waterless barangay); Tangub City, Pangantucan in Bukidnon province and Sinacaban in Misamis Occidental for P1 million each town (lying-in clinic without access to safe water); and Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities for P7 Million each (resettlement areas without access to safe water.
The First Tranche which is 50 percent of their fund allocation will be released once the following documents are submitted: Signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA); Certificate that LGU is a seal of Good Housekeeping Awardee; Simplified Feasibility Study (FS); Validated water source; and Certificate from the LGU of the existing Trust Account or separate book of accounts for the funds of the SALINTUBIG. (Ana Celeste W. Felisilda/DILG/PIA10)
AVE Partylist turns over new classroom to MOSTHS
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, July 4 (PIA) -- A newly completed classroom have been turned-over by the Alliance of Volunteer Educators (AVE) Partylist to the Misamis Occidental Science and Technology High School (MOSTHS) in Barangay Pines, this city, recently.
This was a welcome development for faculty and students of MOSTHS as the school needed more classrooms, City Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Emmalinda Duhaylungod, said.
“I really thank the AVE Partylist for making MOSTHS a beneficiary of their project of providing for the need of the schools, such as, the need for more classrooms,” SDS Duhaylungsod, also said.
Represented by Congressman Eulogio Magsaysay, the AVE Partylist aims to create programs and projects intended to improve the quality of education of the Filipinos. It is composed of individuals, teachers, students, parents and other education-concerned professionals who are binded together for such pupose.
Meanwhile, Ricky Juab, AVE Partylist Coordinator for Mis. Occ, said they have lined up various programs and projects for implementation in the province, and the newly completed classroom was only one of them.
The AVE Partylist also has an adopt-a-school program, which aims to implement projects in specific schools such as the MOSTHS, Juab added. (PIO/PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
This was a welcome development for faculty and students of MOSTHS as the school needed more classrooms, City Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Emmalinda Duhaylungod, said.
“I really thank the AVE Partylist for making MOSTHS a beneficiary of their project of providing for the need of the schools, such as, the need for more classrooms,” SDS Duhaylungsod, also said.
Represented by Congressman Eulogio Magsaysay, the AVE Partylist aims to create programs and projects intended to improve the quality of education of the Filipinos. It is composed of individuals, teachers, students, parents and other education-concerned professionals who are binded together for such pupose.
Meanwhile, Ricky Juab, AVE Partylist Coordinator for Mis. Occ, said they have lined up various programs and projects for implementation in the province, and the newly completed classroom was only one of them.
The AVE Partylist also has an adopt-a-school program, which aims to implement projects in specific schools such as the MOSTHS, Juab added. (PIO/PIA-10 Mis. Occ.)
233 new police recruits formally received
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 3 -- Members of Police Regional Office 10 headed by PCSupt. Jufel C. Adriatico, Regional Director, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Screening Committee formally witnessed the reception of 233 police recruits who, after completing the three (3) long months of tedious processing and validation of their mental, medical and physical fitness, were turned over to the Regional Training School to start their one (1) year training. Forty-one (41) of them, representing 18% are female recruits.
They took their oaths of office as new members of the PNP with the rank of Police Officer 1 in temporary status. They shall receive their monthly basic salary of Php 14,834.00 each, similar to the regular police officers holding the same rank.
Their training will be divided into two (2) phases, the first six (6) months regular classroom instructions at the training school and the last six (6) months field training at the different police stations and offices in northern Mindanao.
After the oath-taking ceremony, the recruits were received by police officers from the Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) where they were grouped into five (5) different stations at the parade ground of Camp Alagar to start their physical exercises. They were later on formally turned over to the Director of the Regional Training School-10. (PRO10)
They took their oaths of office as new members of the PNP with the rank of Police Officer 1 in temporary status. They shall receive their monthly basic salary of Php 14,834.00 each, similar to the regular police officers holding the same rank.
Their training will be divided into two (2) phases, the first six (6) months regular classroom instructions at the training school and the last six (6) months field training at the different police stations and offices in northern Mindanao.
After the oath-taking ceremony, the recruits were received by police officers from the Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) where they were grouped into five (5) different stations at the parade ground of Camp Alagar to start their physical exercises. They were later on formally turned over to the Director of the Regional Training School-10. (PRO10)
Police kicks off community relations month activities
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 3 -- Police Regional Office 10 has lined up several activities in celebration of the 17th Police Community Relations (PCR) Month, which kicked off in Camp Alagar, Cagayan de Oro City last July 2. Theme for this year is “Mamamayan at Kapulisan: Patuloy ang Ugnayan sa Higit na Ligtas, Mapayapa at Maunlad na Pamayanan.”
The kick off ceremony included awarding of police officers, private individuals and organizations for their outstanding support and participation in Philippine National Police (PNP) programs. City Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya was guest of honor and speaker.
Other activities lined up are: TV guesting on July 10; tree-planting on July 12; school-based symposium on crime prevention on July 16; medical and dental program on July 24; bloodletting on July 26; and the culmination on July 31. Likewise, the provincial and city police offices have lined up their own respective activities.
PCR Month aims to foster, strengthen and highlight police and community partnerships. This is based on Letter of Instruction (LOI) “Bayanihan,” or the Barangay Peacekeeping Operations, for the attainment of a safe, peaceful and orderly community. (PRO10)
The kick off ceremony included awarding of police officers, private individuals and organizations for their outstanding support and participation in Philippine National Police (PNP) programs. City Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya was guest of honor and speaker.
Other activities lined up are: TV guesting on July 10; tree-planting on July 12; school-based symposium on crime prevention on July 16; medical and dental program on July 24; bloodletting on July 26; and the culmination on July 31. Likewise, the provincial and city police offices have lined up their own respective activities.
PCR Month aims to foster, strengthen and highlight police and community partnerships. This is based on Letter of Instruction (LOI) “Bayanihan,” or the Barangay Peacekeeping Operations, for the attainment of a safe, peaceful and orderly community. (PRO10)
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