DOH-ARMM deploys 68 additional midwives in
Lanao delSur
By Apipa P.
Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao
del Sur, April 1 (PIA) -- The Department of Health in the Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao (DOH-ARMM) will deploy 68 additional midwives to different
communities in the province this month as part of its Midwives in Every
Community in ARMM (MECA) project.
ARMM Health Secretary Dr. Kadil Sinolinding said the MECA project is designed to help address maternal and infant care in some of the depressed and far-flung areas in ARMM.
The midwives will help educate women on reproductive health and keep track of and evaluate all other important health concerns.
The midwives are also trained to cater to basic health concerns in their communities apart from attending to the health needs of pregnant women and newborns, Sinolinding said.
To date, the DOH-ARMM has already hired and deployed more than 300 midwives to communities in the five component province and two cities of the region.
“We will continue to hire registered midwives to supply the growing necessities on prenatal care and reproductive health in the succeeding years,” he said.
Meanwhile, Sinolinding encouraged the midwives to be more focused on their job because they will be acting like doctors in their assigned areas.
He also emphasized the importance of time management and dedication to their work as key factors to becoming excellent midwives.(ARMMCommGroup/PIA10)
ARMM Health Secretary Dr. Kadil Sinolinding said the MECA project is designed to help address maternal and infant care in some of the depressed and far-flung areas in ARMM.
The midwives will help educate women on reproductive health and keep track of and evaluate all other important health concerns.
The midwives are also trained to cater to basic health concerns in their communities apart from attending to the health needs of pregnant women and newborns, Sinolinding said.
To date, the DOH-ARMM has already hired and deployed more than 300 midwives to communities in the five component province and two cities of the region.
“We will continue to hire registered midwives to supply the growing necessities on prenatal care and reproductive health in the succeeding years,” he said.
Meanwhile, Sinolinding encouraged the midwives to be more focused on their job because they will be acting like doctors in their assigned areas.
He also emphasized the importance of time management and dedication to their work as key factors to becoming excellent midwives.(ARMMCommGroup/PIA10)
Holiday pay for daily-paid workers include the COLA - DOLE
By Rutchie C.
Aguhob
OZAMIZ CITY,
Misamis Occidental, Apr. 1 (PIA) -- The cost of living allowance (COLA) is
included in the computation of the pay for daily-paid workers during the 2013
regular and special non-working holidays in the country.
In her Labor Advisory No. 06, s. of 2012, which Secretary Rosalinda Dimapiles-Baldoz of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued last Decmber 10, last year, the following rules for pay of regular holidays March 28 and March 29 apply:
If the employee did not work, he/she shall be paid 100 percent of his/her salary for that day or the daily rate plus cost of living allowance (COLA) times 100 percent [Daily rate + COLA x 100%].
If the employee worked, he/she shall be paid 200 percent of his/her regular salary for that day for the first eight (8) hours [(Daily rate + COLA) x 200%].
If the employee worked in excess of eight (8) hours (overtime work), he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day [Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 200% x 130% x number of hours worked].
If the employee worked during a regular holiday that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her daily rate of 200 percent [(Daily rate + COLA) x 200%] + [30% of his/her daily rate of 200%)].
If the employee worked in excess of eight (8) hours (overtime work) during a regular holiday that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 200% x 130% x 130% x number of hours worked). (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
In her Labor Advisory No. 06, s. of 2012, which Secretary Rosalinda Dimapiles-Baldoz of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued last Decmber 10, last year, the following rules for pay of regular holidays March 28 and March 29 apply:
If the employee did not work, he/she shall be paid 100 percent of his/her salary for that day or the daily rate plus cost of living allowance (COLA) times 100 percent [Daily rate + COLA x 100%].
If the employee worked, he/she shall be paid 200 percent of his/her regular salary for that day for the first eight (8) hours [(Daily rate + COLA) x 200%].
If the employee worked in excess of eight (8) hours (overtime work), he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day [Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 200% x 130% x number of hours worked].
If the employee worked during a regular holiday that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her daily rate of 200 percent [(Daily rate + COLA) x 200%] + [30% of his/her daily rate of 200%)].
If the employee worked in excess of eight (8) hours (overtime work) during a regular holiday that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 200% x 130% x 130% x number of hours worked). (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
Good governance starts with the conduct of a SAFE elections – DILG-10 Chief
By Rutchie C.
Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY,
Misamis Occidental, Apr. 1 (PIA) -- Good governance starts with the conduct of
a safe and fair election (SAFE) that serves as a test for the people to support
the “Matuwid na Daan” (Straight Path) of the Aquino Administration.
This was the message of Atty. Rene K. Burdeos, Regional Director of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), region 10, to the more than 370 candidates for the May 13, 2013 elections in Misamis Occidental during the recent Peace Covenant Signing initiated by the Provincial Joint Security Control Center (PJSCC).
Foremost in the covenant was the commitment by the candidates in the congressional, provincial and municipal level to abide by all election laws, rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
The Covenant also asked the candidates to commit to the following: To conduct a high level campaign, explaining their program of government, qualifications, reasons for seeking public office and provide the people with accurate information that will help them assess the candidates’ fitness for public office.
To treat their opponents as they would want them to treat the candidates and to campaign on issues, only, and that character assassination and false promises will not be part of their strategies.
To refrain from using guns, goons and gold to win in the elections and to strongly admonish their followers and supporters to desist from using violence, deceit and fraud and other unfair and dishonest practices to ensure their election.
To remember always that as God’s steward on earth, they must promote Safe, Clean and Healthy environment and a unequivocal reverence of life and to refrain from imploring methods that would thwart and subvert the will of the people and endanger the sanctity of the ballot.
To avoid any and all illegal drug business, all forms of illegal gambling, extra judicial killings, vote-buying and any form of cheating in the elections, exorbitant campaigning and to abide by the decision of the majority and be magnanimous in victory and grateful in defeat.
With Burdeos to witness the signing were the Election Officers (EO’s) of the different LGU’s of the province led by Atty. Stalin A. Baguio, Provincial Elections Supervisor (PES) and Archbishop Jesus Dosado, Archdiocese of Ozamiz, represented by Rev. Fr. Arnold Daplin, Parish Priest, Holy Rosary Parish.
Also present were P/Sr. Supt. David Umbao, Deputy Regional Director for Operations, Philippine National Police (PNP), Region 10, Brig. General Felicito Virgilio M. Trinidad, Asst. Division Commander, 1st Infantry Division, Philippine Army (1ID,PA) and Lt. Col. Rommel B. Almaria, Commander, 55th Infantry Battalion (55IB) representing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
This was the message of Atty. Rene K. Burdeos, Regional Director of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), region 10, to the more than 370 candidates for the May 13, 2013 elections in Misamis Occidental during the recent Peace Covenant Signing initiated by the Provincial Joint Security Control Center (PJSCC).
Foremost in the covenant was the commitment by the candidates in the congressional, provincial and municipal level to abide by all election laws, rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
The Covenant also asked the candidates to commit to the following: To conduct a high level campaign, explaining their program of government, qualifications, reasons for seeking public office and provide the people with accurate information that will help them assess the candidates’ fitness for public office.
To treat their opponents as they would want them to treat the candidates and to campaign on issues, only, and that character assassination and false promises will not be part of their strategies.
To refrain from using guns, goons and gold to win in the elections and to strongly admonish their followers and supporters to desist from using violence, deceit and fraud and other unfair and dishonest practices to ensure their election.
To remember always that as God’s steward on earth, they must promote Safe, Clean and Healthy environment and a unequivocal reverence of life and to refrain from imploring methods that would thwart and subvert the will of the people and endanger the sanctity of the ballot.
To avoid any and all illegal drug business, all forms of illegal gambling, extra judicial killings, vote-buying and any form of cheating in the elections, exorbitant campaigning and to abide by the decision of the majority and be magnanimous in victory and grateful in defeat.
With Burdeos to witness the signing were the Election Officers (EO’s) of the different LGU’s of the province led by Atty. Stalin A. Baguio, Provincial Elections Supervisor (PES) and Archbishop Jesus Dosado, Archdiocese of Ozamiz, represented by Rev. Fr. Arnold Daplin, Parish Priest, Holy Rosary Parish.
Also present were P/Sr. Supt. David Umbao, Deputy Regional Director for Operations, Philippine National Police (PNP), Region 10, Brig. General Felicito Virgilio M. Trinidad, Asst. Division Commander, 1st Infantry Division, Philippine Army (1ID,PA) and Lt. Col. Rommel B. Almaria, Commander, 55th Infantry Battalion (55IB) representing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
“No work, no pay” policy applies to March 30 special non-working holiday pay – DOLE
By Rutchie C.
Aguhob
OZAMIZ CITY,
Misamis Occidental, Apr. 1 (PIA) -- The policy of “no work, no pay” will apply
to the special non-working holiday pay for daily-paid workers last Black
Saturday, March 30.
This is pursuant to Secretary Rosalinda Dimapiles-Baldoz of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), who issued Labor Advisory No. 06, which she signed on Dec. 10, 2012, concerning the computation of the worker’s pay during special non-working days in 2013.
The said advisory specifies that if the employee did not work on that day, the “No work, No pay’” principle shall apply, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment on a special day.
If the employee worked, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/daily rate on the first eight (8) hours of work [(Daily rate x 130%) + COLA].
If the employee worked in excess of eight (8) hours (overtime work), he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (hourly rate of the basis daily wage x 130% x 130% x number of hours worked).
If the employee worked during a special day that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 50 percent of his/her daily rate on the first eight (8) hours of work [(Daily rate x 150%) + COLA].
If the employee worked in excess or eight (8) hours (overtime work) during a special day that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 150% x 130% x number of hours worked). (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
This is pursuant to Secretary Rosalinda Dimapiles-Baldoz of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), who issued Labor Advisory No. 06, which she signed on Dec. 10, 2012, concerning the computation of the worker’s pay during special non-working days in 2013.
The said advisory specifies that if the employee did not work on that day, the “No work, No pay’” principle shall apply, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment on a special day.
If the employee worked, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/daily rate on the first eight (8) hours of work [(Daily rate x 130%) + COLA].
If the employee worked in excess of eight (8) hours (overtime work), he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (hourly rate of the basis daily wage x 130% x 130% x number of hours worked).
If the employee worked during a special day that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 50 percent of his/her daily rate on the first eight (8) hours of work [(Daily rate x 150%) + COLA].
If the employee worked in excess or eight (8) hours (overtime work) during a special day that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 150% x 130% x number of hours worked). (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
GSIS grants P126-M in refund for DepEd workers this April
By Apipa P.
Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO
CITY, March 30 (PIA) -- State pension fund Government Service Insurance System
(GSIS) announced that it will refund the amount of P126.47 million to more than
20,500 active and retired employees of the Department of Education (DepEd)
beginning first week of April.
The second tranche of refund represents the payment of premium contributions pertaining to the government share, which were previously deducted from the life insurance benefits of these employees.
Last January, GSIS provided an initial refund amounting to P362.35 million which benefited more than 73,000 DepEd personnel.
This, after the pension fund received the P3.46 billion payment of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), representing half of the total P6.92 billion in unpaid compulsory premium contributions-government share of more than 800,000 teaching and non-teaching employees of the DepEd from July 1, 1997 to December 31, 2010.
“The settlement formed part of a milestone agreement signed in September last year, among DBM, DepEd and GSIS, which finally addressed the chronic issue on the non-remittance of premiums affecting the right of DepEd workers to avail themselves of their full GSIS benefits while in service and upon their retirement,” GSIS President and General Manager Robert Vergara said.
Those covered by the refund include employees whose Cash Surrender Value (amount paid to the policyholder upon separation from the service) or Maturity Benefit (benefit payable upon maturity of the endowment policy) were deducted premiums-in-arrears for due months July 1997 to December 2010.
As a result of the second tranche of refund, “more than 14,000 DepEd employees in active service will enjoy a proportionate increase in loanable amounts and potentially, increased retirement benefits,” Vergara said.
GSIS will also recalculate the benefits received by 6,530 separated and retired employees and will refund any deducted amount. Their pensions will likewise be adjusted.
The refund will be released through the employees’ UMID (Unified Multi-Purpose ID) eCards; those without eCard will be released through checks.
For any question on the refund, DepEd employees may call the GSIS hotline number (02) 847.4747. (GSIS-Cagayan de Oro Branch/PIA10)
The second tranche of refund represents the payment of premium contributions pertaining to the government share, which were previously deducted from the life insurance benefits of these employees.
Last January, GSIS provided an initial refund amounting to P362.35 million which benefited more than 73,000 DepEd personnel.
This, after the pension fund received the P3.46 billion payment of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), representing half of the total P6.92 billion in unpaid compulsory premium contributions-government share of more than 800,000 teaching and non-teaching employees of the DepEd from July 1, 1997 to December 31, 2010.
“The settlement formed part of a milestone agreement signed in September last year, among DBM, DepEd and GSIS, which finally addressed the chronic issue on the non-remittance of premiums affecting the right of DepEd workers to avail themselves of their full GSIS benefits while in service and upon their retirement,” GSIS President and General Manager Robert Vergara said.
Those covered by the refund include employees whose Cash Surrender Value (amount paid to the policyholder upon separation from the service) or Maturity Benefit (benefit payable upon maturity of the endowment policy) were deducted premiums-in-arrears for due months July 1997 to December 2010.
As a result of the second tranche of refund, “more than 14,000 DepEd employees in active service will enjoy a proportionate increase in loanable amounts and potentially, increased retirement benefits,” Vergara said.
GSIS will also recalculate the benefits received by 6,530 separated and retired employees and will refund any deducted amount. Their pensions will likewise be adjusted.
The refund will be released through the employees’ UMID (Unified Multi-Purpose ID) eCards; those without eCard will be released through checks.
For any question on the refund, DepEd employees may call the GSIS hotline number (02) 847.4747. (GSIS-Cagayan de Oro Branch/PIA10)
PNoy declares March 30, a special non-working day throughout the country
By Rutchie C.
Aguhob
OZAMIZ CITY,
Misamis Occidental, Mar. 28 (PIA) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III has
declared Black Saturday, March 30, a special non-working day (SNWD) throughout
the country.
This is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 459, dated Aug. 16, 2012, that also declared Maundy Thursday, March 28, and Good Friday, March 29, among the list of regular holidays for 2013.
The President cited Black Saturday, March 30, falling between Good Friday, March 29 and Easter Sunday, March 31, as SNWD to give the people full and uninterrupted opportunity to ponder on the significance of the Holy Week and to properly observe its traditions with religious fervor, without prejudice to public interest.
Meanwhile, Secretary Rosalinda Dimapiles-Baldoz of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said the cost of living allowance (COLA) is included in the computation of holiday pay on regular and special days, under the DOLE Labor Advisory No. 06, series of 2012, which she signed on Dec. 10, 2012.
She said under DOLE LA 06, the rules for pay of regular holidays March 28 and March 29 are as follows:
If the employee did not work, he/she shall be paid 100 [percent of his/her salary for that day or the daily rate plus cost of living allowance (COLA) times 100 percent [9Daily rate + COLA x 100%].
If the employee worked, he/she shall be paid 200 percent of his/her regular salary for that day for the first eight (8) hours [(Daily rate + COLA) x 200%].
If the employee worked in excess of eight hours (overtime work), he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day [Hourly rate of the basis daily wage x 200 percent x 130 percent x number of hours worked].
If the employee worked during a regular holiday that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her daily rate of 200 percent [(Daily rate + COLA) x 200%] + [30% of his/her daily rate of 200%)].
If the employee worked in excess of eight hours (overtime work) during a regular holiday that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 200% x 130% x 130% x number of hours worked).
Also included in the rules for pay of SNWD March 30 are the following: If the employee did not work, the “No work, No pay’” principle shall apply, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment on a special day.
If the employee worked, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/daily rate on the first eight (8) hours of work [(Daily rate x 130%) + COLA].
If the employee worked in excess of eight hours (overtime work), he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (hourly rate of the basis daily wage x 130% x 130% x number of hours worked).
If the employee worked during a special day that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 50 percent of his/her daily rate on the first eight hours of work [(Daily rate x 150%) + COLA].
If the employee worked in excess or eight hours (overtime work) during a special day that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 150% x 130% x number of hours worked). (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
This is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 459, dated Aug. 16, 2012, that also declared Maundy Thursday, March 28, and Good Friday, March 29, among the list of regular holidays for 2013.
The President cited Black Saturday, March 30, falling between Good Friday, March 29 and Easter Sunday, March 31, as SNWD to give the people full and uninterrupted opportunity to ponder on the significance of the Holy Week and to properly observe its traditions with religious fervor, without prejudice to public interest.
Meanwhile, Secretary Rosalinda Dimapiles-Baldoz of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said the cost of living allowance (COLA) is included in the computation of holiday pay on regular and special days, under the DOLE Labor Advisory No. 06, series of 2012, which she signed on Dec. 10, 2012.
She said under DOLE LA 06, the rules for pay of regular holidays March 28 and March 29 are as follows:
If the employee did not work, he/she shall be paid 100 [percent of his/her salary for that day or the daily rate plus cost of living allowance (COLA) times 100 percent [9Daily rate + COLA x 100%].
If the employee worked, he/she shall be paid 200 percent of his/her regular salary for that day for the first eight (8) hours [(Daily rate + COLA) x 200%].
If the employee worked in excess of eight hours (overtime work), he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day [Hourly rate of the basis daily wage x 200 percent x 130 percent x number of hours worked].
If the employee worked during a regular holiday that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her daily rate of 200 percent [(Daily rate + COLA) x 200%] + [30% of his/her daily rate of 200%)].
If the employee worked in excess of eight hours (overtime work) during a regular holiday that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 200% x 130% x 130% x number of hours worked).
Also included in the rules for pay of SNWD March 30 are the following: If the employee did not work, the “No work, No pay’” principle shall apply, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment on a special day.
If the employee worked, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/daily rate on the first eight (8) hours of work [(Daily rate x 130%) + COLA].
If the employee worked in excess of eight hours (overtime work), he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (hourly rate of the basis daily wage x 130% x 130% x number of hours worked).
If the employee worked during a special day that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 50 percent of his/her daily rate on the first eight hours of work [(Daily rate x 150%) + COLA].
If the employee worked in excess or eight hours (overtime work) during a special day that also falls on his/her rest day, he/she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his/her hourly rate on said day (Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 150% x 130% x number of hours worked). (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
Comelec reminds candidates campaigning is prohibited on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday
By Rutchie C.
Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY,
Misamis Occidental, Mar. 28 (PIA) -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has
reminded the candidates that campaigning is prohibited on Holy Thursday, March
28, and on Good Friday, March 29.
Lawyer Stalin A. Baguio, Provincial Elections Supervisor (PES) of Misamis Occidental, said this is in order to give the people the full opportunity to ponder on the significance of the Holy Week and give them the chance to properly observe its traditions with religious fervor without prejudice of interest.
Baguio said this is also stipulated in Comelec Resolution No. 9385 entitled “Calendar of Activities and Prohibited Acts in Connection with the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections.”
During these two days, the following acts are also prohibited: Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor, as well as giving, accepting free transportation, food, drinks, and things of value, Baguio added.
Meanwhile, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday have been included in the list of regular holidays of the year pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 459 signed by President Benigno Aquino III.
Black Saturday, March 30, 2013, which falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, has been traditionally declared a special non-working day throughout the country.
The President said this is to give full and uninterrupted holidays, from Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday, for those who may want to go home to the provinces and be with their respective families during the occasion. (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
Lawyer Stalin A. Baguio, Provincial Elections Supervisor (PES) of Misamis Occidental, said this is in order to give the people the full opportunity to ponder on the significance of the Holy Week and give them the chance to properly observe its traditions with religious fervor without prejudice of interest.
Baguio said this is also stipulated in Comelec Resolution No. 9385 entitled “Calendar of Activities and Prohibited Acts in Connection with the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections.”
During these two days, the following acts are also prohibited: Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor, as well as giving, accepting free transportation, food, drinks, and things of value, Baguio added.
Meanwhile, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday have been included in the list of regular holidays of the year pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 459 signed by President Benigno Aquino III.
Black Saturday, March 30, 2013, which falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, has been traditionally declared a special non-working day throughout the country.
The President said this is to give full and uninterrupted holidays, from Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday, for those who may want to go home to the provinces and be with their respective families during the occasion. (RCAguhob/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
Feature: Camiguin lenten walk 2013 is on!
By Jorie C.
Valcorza
MAMBAJAO CAMIGUIN,
March 27 (PIA) -- Are you up for a 64-kilometer walk? There is no other place in
the world that you need to be this lent, but in this superb island paradise,
lying in the northern coast of Mindanao.
It’s more fun here! The province unique way of observing the lenten season has continued to entice more and more tourist each year. Buttered up with great scenery, cool waters, and stress free environment.
This traditional Lenten walk, dubbed “Panaad” is a religious vow of sacrifice among pilgrims to take the 64-kilometer walk around the island, don with an uphill climb to the station of the cross in Mt. Vulcan, where the 14 Stations of the Cross are located.
This is the only time in the island, where you get to see the streets crowded with pilgrims from all walks of life, young and old, walking on the streets even in broad daylight.
One thing that sets it apart is the safety it could offer to tourist and pilgrims. You can bring along your tents and pitch it just anywhere along its coastline whenever you feel weary and tired of walking all day and enjoy a refreshing dip from its clean beaches where locals are also are warm to offer their help, even providing food and water for free to pilgrims.
The walk around the island is usually matched by a "visita iglesia" where they get to see the old churches here including the old church ruins in Catarman town which was destroyed by volcanic eruption.
Devotees start the walk right after they get off the ferries in Mahinog town, going to Mambajao until they reach back to Benoni port. It usually takes a day or two or even more depending on your speed.
A number of these devotees have been regular walkers here every lent, claiming that this religous sacrifice has truly helped and enriched their lives and relationship with God.
Get the experience for real! Hop on the boat now and register for the Panaad 2013! (JCV/PIA)
It’s more fun here! The province unique way of observing the lenten season has continued to entice more and more tourist each year. Buttered up with great scenery, cool waters, and stress free environment.
This traditional Lenten walk, dubbed “Panaad” is a religious vow of sacrifice among pilgrims to take the 64-kilometer walk around the island, don with an uphill climb to the station of the cross in Mt. Vulcan, where the 14 Stations of the Cross are located.
This is the only time in the island, where you get to see the streets crowded with pilgrims from all walks of life, young and old, walking on the streets even in broad daylight.
One thing that sets it apart is the safety it could offer to tourist and pilgrims. You can bring along your tents and pitch it just anywhere along its coastline whenever you feel weary and tired of walking all day and enjoy a refreshing dip from its clean beaches where locals are also are warm to offer their help, even providing food and water for free to pilgrims.
The walk around the island is usually matched by a "visita iglesia" where they get to see the old churches here including the old church ruins in Catarman town which was destroyed by volcanic eruption.
Devotees start the walk right after they get off the ferries in Mahinog town, going to Mambajao until they reach back to Benoni port. It usually takes a day or two or even more depending on your speed.
A number of these devotees have been regular walkers here every lent, claiming that this religous sacrifice has truly helped and enriched their lives and relationship with God.
Get the experience for real! Hop on the boat now and register for the Panaad 2013! (JCV/PIA)
DOLE-10, ILO-IPEC train anti-child labor advocates on knowledge sharing system
By Apipa P.
Bagumbaran
The CLKSS orientation and training was conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office 10 in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC).
The CLKSS is a new web portal for sharing and collaboration of all anti-child labor advocates.
Jodelen Mitra, ILO-IPEC Program Officer for Monitoring and Evaluation, said the system was developed to contribute to the elimination of child labor in the country.
She said the 2011 Survey on Children conducted by the National Statistics Office revealed that around 3.21 million children in the country are in child labor.
The CLKSS aims to become the go-to-site for everything child labor in the country, she further said.
According to her, there is no common platform for knowledge sharing before the development of the system.
Program partners and advocates were not informed of initiatives where they could have possibly involved while good practices were not shared and replicated, she added.
With the CLKSS, partners and advocates can access child labor data, share information on good practices with other online community member, promote advocacy against child labor, and monitor program delivery effectiveness.
The key features of the system include information on different child labor programs, services, partners, resources and updates; report generation; integration with referral system and real-time monitoring of child labor cases; repository of child labor materials, articles, case studies and good practices; as well as a forum or a discussion board. (APB/PIA10)
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