Iligan, Lanao Norte all set for Labor Day

By: Lorry V. Gabule

ILIGAN CITY, April 29 (PIA)—Anchored to its local theme, “Padayon Mamumuo sa Pakigbisog alang sa Kasiguruhan sa Panarbaho ug Disinting Pamuyo” (Continue Workers in the Fight for Job Security and Decent Living), the Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (TIPC)         Iligan City-Lanao del Norte (IC/LDN) readies activities for the Labor Day celebration on May 1.

The day’s activities start with a holy mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral, 7:00 a.m., followed by a march rally at the designated streets in the city, which will converge at the Freedom Park-City Public Plaza for a program.

Total of 16 union groups in the city, affiliated with the Federation of Democratic Labor Organization (FDLO) shall be bringing their local banner, streamer and placards in support to this event which commemorates the 128th International Labor Day, capping the country’s theme: "Sa Sipag, Tiyaga, at Talino, Buong Mundo Saludo sa Manggagawang Pilipino” (Through Diligence, Perseverance and Knowledge, the Whole World Salutes at the Filipino Workers).

Gerardo C. Clet, board of director, TIPC-Iligan/LDN, representing Labor group, and president of Fil-Eslon Workers Union (FEWU), said he encourages participants to wear green, which signifies progress and development, and being productive.

Recognizing their participation, prizes will be given to the Biggest Delegation and to the Most Lively Group during the march.

Messages will be conveyed by the following guests: TIPC chair Mayor Celso G. Regencia of Iligan, Congressman Vicente F. Belmonte of the Lone District of Iligan, Atty. Alan M. Macaraya, regional director, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-10), and Atty. Salvador T. Dela Cruz, vice-president for Legal, FDLO.

Remegio S. Cabañog, labor district officer, DOLE Iligan City/LDN District Office, said that Executive Order No. 403 issued on May 30, 1990 by then President Corazon C. Aquino establishes the Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (TIPC) to attain industrial peace through meaningful tripartite consultations among the representatives from Labor, Employer, and Government sectors in the formulation and implementation of labor and social policies.

The Regional TIPC is composed of the Regional Director as Chairman and representatives each from the tripartite sectors, to be designated by their respective organizations/sectors.

While the City TIPC is composed of the Local Chief Executive of the local government unit (LGU) as chairman, DOLE Iligan/LDN Provincial District Officer as co-chair,  and representatives each from the tripartite sectors as board of director, to be designated by their respective organizations/sectors.

The Council has the following functions: to monitor the full implementation and sectoral compliance with the provisions of the Industrial Peace Accord (IPA); and to formulate for submission to Congress, through the DOLE, tripartite views on labor and social concerns, as well as present tripartite position and views on pending relevant legislative proposal.

Cabañog added, TIPC Iligan/LDN is one of the active Councils in the country since its creation, having a quarterly meeting schedule. (LVG/PIA-10 LDN/TIPC Iligan/LDN)

CHED-10 reminds public of April 30 StuFAP scholarship deadline

By: Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob

OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Apr. 29 (PIA) – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), region 10, has reminded the public of the April 30 deadline of applications for scholarships under the Student Financial Assistance Program (StuFAP) for school year (SY) 2014-2015.

Karen Joie Cuenca, Education Supervisor of CHED-10, said no qualifying examination will be conducted for the StuFAP applicants, as the grade requirement is ‘passing grade only.’

Application forms may be reproduced after being downloaded at the CHED website: www.ched.gov.ph               

                                       

Open to all high school students, from both public and private schools, in the region, who wish to enter college, during the incoming SY, the StuFAP applicants need to submit the following requirements:

Accomplished StuFAP Application Form, duly certified High School Report Card or Form 138 for high school graduates, and grades for first three grading periods in Fourth Year and Third Year grades for Fourth Year applicants. 

Latest Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Income Tax Return (ITR)/Certificates of Tax Exemption of Parents and Certificate of Good Moral Character from the High School Principal or Guidance Counselor of the School of the applicant.

For more information, please contact telephone no. 08822-711231 or visit facebook page: htpps//facebook.com/ched.region10, Cuenca added. (RCA/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)

CMU hosts 1st Mindanao Social Business Summit

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, April 28—Central Mindanao University (CMU) will host the 1st Mindanao Social Business Summit (SBS) on June 4-6, 2014 at the Farmers’ Training Center, CMU, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Provincial Director Ermedio J. Abang said the convenors will call together social innovators, entrepreneurs, prospective investors, and various interested groups to contribute, share, or gain ideas relative to the achievement of economic growth pertaining to social enterprise development.

Anchored on the theme “Wealth Creation with Justice and Peace through Social Entrepreneurship,” the summit meeting aims to advocate for partnership among stakeholders emphasizing the need for a holistic support mechanism towards inclusive growth to reduce poverty.

The Summit will also put heads together to manifest vital resolves concerning peace and development issues in Mindanao, as well as its implications for social entrepreneurships, and to generate commitments towards the establishment of a Social Enterprise Institute (SEI) in CMU as a mentoring hub for Mindanao.

Organized by CMU and Gawad Kalinga, the students, professors, social entrepreneurs, and professionals from other countries will also be participating in the three-day event.

Invited social entrepreneur champions to speak in the Summit are Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV; Gawad Kalinga (GK) founder Tony Meloto; GK Executive Director LuisOquiñena; Nobel Prize awardee Nicanor Perlas; and Economist-columnist Ceilito Habito.

Social entrepreneur czars Dylan Wilk, Fabien Courteille, Fr. Robert Reyes, Frank Chiu, and the Secretaries of Department of Education, Department of Tourism, DAR, and DTI will also deal their expertise during the big event. (Junar B. Merla-DTI/RLRBalistoy-PIA 10, Bukidnon)

DA-10 turns over nearly P3.5 M worth of FMR to Catarman, Camiguin

CAMIGUIN PROVINCE, April 28 – The Department of Agriculture - Regional Office No. 10 (DA-10) recently turned-over the Farm-to-Market-Road (FMR) amounting to P3,450,000 to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Catarman, Camiguin under the Bottoms Up Budget (BUB) /Local Poverty Reduction Action Program (LPRAP) on March 11, 2014 to the farmers and residents of Banao-Dumilag and Phase 1 and 2 of Sto. Niño, Catarman, this province.

The 220-meter road segment in Banao-Dumilag FMR amounting to P2,750,000 and the 130-meter road segment of Phase 1 and 2 of Sto Niño costing P700,000 has been concreted.

Funded by DA-10 under BUB/LPRAP, this project is seen to make transportation of farm inputs and produce to and from the market easier, thereby ensuring quality of goods.

Gracing the turn-over was Carlota S. Madriaga, Regional BUB/LPRAP Coordinator, who passed on the key of responsibility to Catarman Mayor Nestor A. Jacot and Sto. Niño. barangay Captain Gerardo Tambor. Also present during the turn-over are Engr. Isidro B. Dablo Jr., Municipal Engineer; Teodora D. Gadgude, Municipal Agriculturist of Catarman, Raul M. Buhisan, Sangguniang Bayan Member and other municipal employees.

Tambor expressed his gratitude for the FMR Project in their barangay saying “Kaniadto bisan habal-habal dili musukol paghatod kay lisod ang dalan, pulos lubak-lubak labi na kung ulan.” (Before, the modified motorcycles or sidecar taxis won’t endure accepting deliveries and passengers due to almost impassable road especially during rainy days)

And now, he says they can demand higher price of their farm produce as it can be delivered easier, which maintains the quality of goods.  

Madriaga likewise commended the local government unit (LGU) for being the first in northern Mindanao to complete and turn-over the BUB projects for Fiscal Year 2013.

The BUB/LPRAP has also allocated nearly P10 million worth of FMR Project completing the Phase 1 and 2 of Sto. Niño and Banao-Dumilag FMR for the year 2014. (Teodora D. Gadgude, LGU-Catarman/PIA)

DOH-PhilNos urges organ donation, transplantation

By: Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, April 25 (PIA) – The Department of Health – Philippine Network for Organ Sharing (DOH-PhilNOS) in their strategic planning workshop conducted here aimed to come up with the best plan to encourage the public in deceased organ donation and transplantation.

According to Dr. Antonio Paraiso, program manager for DOH-PhilNOS, there are 23,000 dialysis patients in the country and half of them are excellent transplant patients.

He said that once a person dies, his or her organs are still functioning. There is a specific period after death that organs can be survived and used again on another person in need.

However, he said that “Kaunti lang ang gustong magpa transplant; 100 plus lang of the total ang gustong magpa transplant. Gusto nila, buhay na donor.” (Only a few want to undergo transplant. Only 100 plus of the total wants to undergo transplant. They want a living donor.)

He said there are two types of donors, the living and brain dead donor. The living donor may be a Living Related Donor (LRD) up to 4th degree consanguinity or a Non-Related Living Donor (NRLD) not related by blood but willing to donate based on certain reasons such as the husband or wife, friend and others which could fall to voluntary and commercial donors.

Meanwhile, brain dead donors are those that passed away through head injury, stroke or accident among others. Dr. Paraiso explained though that the donation is not done by the dead but the next of kin after he is dead.

However, through their Lifeline advocacy, anyone who wishes to donate their organs after they pass away may do so now. They must apply, request and fill up a form from PhilNos at philnos.doh@gmail.com.

Once they are approved, they will be given a Lifeline donor card.

Dr. Paraiso says all Lifeline donor card owners are automatically included in the master list of potential organ donors and a priority when they are also in need of donors. (JMOR/PIA10)