80,000
view Tangub Christmas Symbols Festival
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental, Dec. 20 (PIA) --
Almost 80,000 persons viewed the grand opening and lighting ceremony of the
Christmas Symbols Festival and fireworks display, here, December 1.
Now on its 20th year, the festival upholds the spirit of Christmas in the hearts of Tangubanons and their neighboring communities, Mayor Philip T. Tan said.
The festival also enhances the ingenuity, creativeness, and resourcefulness of the people as the city government continues to promote the city as a tourist destination every yuletide season.
Focused on the theme, ”Tangub City Celebrates Christmas Around The World,” the festival affords tourists the chance to see the world through Christmas symbols that represent the different landmarks of United Nation (UN)-member countries.
Among these landmarks are the Chicken Itza of Mexico, Temple of Heaven (Tiatian) of China, Coliseum of Rome in Italy, Eiffel Tower of Paris in France, Germany’s Brandenburg Gate in Germany, Brazille Cathedral in Brazil, Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia, and the Great Pyramid of Egypt.
Also included are Lotus Temple in India, Marina Bay in Singapore, Pagoda in Japan, Christo Rei in Portugal, Besakih Temple in Bali, Indonesia, Stonehenge in England, Pagsanjan Falls in the Philippines, and Disyneyland in Tangub.
These symbols become very vivid every night starting from 5:30 p.m. until 12 p.m., when the Christmas lights are lit.
Except for the Christmas lights, the decorations and materials used in the constructions were mostly indigenous, and dominated by the Tangub Lampirong shells, the equivalent of capiz shells that teem Panguil Bay.
Also used as decorations were burnay shells, lacanay leaves, cogon grass, nipa shingles, nipa fruit, coconut husks, coconut midribs, coconut spathe or “takung,” coconut inflorescense or “butay,” coconut leaf fronds or “palwa,” empty softdrink bottles/ cans, bamboo, coconut lumber, broken jars, rice husk, etc.
Meanwhile, Vicenta B. Paller, Senior Tourism Operations officer, said almost 70 volunteers, mostly students taking up Tourism and History subjects from the Northwestern Mindanao State College (NMST) and the Governor Alfonso D. Tan College, have been mobilized to help gather the statistics on the viewers of the festival, every night. (RCA-PIA10, Misamis Occidental)
DOLE-10 urges private employers to pay 13th month pay by December 24
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec. 20 (PIA) -- The
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office 10 reminded all
private sector employers to pay the 13th month pay of their employees not later
than Monday, December 24.
This, regardless of the nature of their employment and irrespective of the methods by which their wages are paid, as stated in Department Advisory No. 2, Series of 2012 signed by Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz.
Baldoz has emphasized that Presidential Decree No. 851 and its implementing rules and regulations states that an employee is entitled to receive the 13th month pay if he/she has rendered work for at least one month during the calendar year.
Resigned or separated employees, whose services are terminated at any time before the time of payment of 13th month pay, are entitled in proportion to the length of time they have worked during the year, reckoned from the time they started working during the calendar year up to the time of their resignation or termination from service.
The monetary benefit shall not be less than one-twelfth (1/12) of the total basic salary earned by the employee in a calendar year.
The pro-rated computation also applies to the newly-hired employees during the calendar year.
Employers are required to submit report of their compliance with the 13th month pay law to the DOLE-10 office not later than January 15, 2013. The report shall contain the name of establishment, address, principal product/business, total employment, total number of workers benefitted, amount granted per employee, total amount of benefits granted, and the name, position, and contact number of the person giving the information.
Meanwhile, DOLE Regional Director Johnson G. Cañete clarified that the two months of maternity leave for the female employees are not included in the computation of the 13th month pay since they have no earnings from the company for the said period.
For further inquiries, employers may also visit any DOLE Provincial Field Offices nearest them. (Mildred E. Dablio, DOLE-10/PIA-10)
This, regardless of the nature of their employment and irrespective of the methods by which their wages are paid, as stated in Department Advisory No. 2, Series of 2012 signed by Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz.
Baldoz has emphasized that Presidential Decree No. 851 and its implementing rules and regulations states that an employee is entitled to receive the 13th month pay if he/she has rendered work for at least one month during the calendar year.
Resigned or separated employees, whose services are terminated at any time before the time of payment of 13th month pay, are entitled in proportion to the length of time they have worked during the year, reckoned from the time they started working during the calendar year up to the time of their resignation or termination from service.
The monetary benefit shall not be less than one-twelfth (1/12) of the total basic salary earned by the employee in a calendar year.
The pro-rated computation also applies to the newly-hired employees during the calendar year.
Employers are required to submit report of their compliance with the 13th month pay law to the DOLE-10 office not later than January 15, 2013. The report shall contain the name of establishment, address, principal product/business, total employment, total number of workers benefitted, amount granted per employee, total amount of benefits granted, and the name, position, and contact number of the person giving the information.
Meanwhile, DOLE Regional Director Johnson G. Cañete clarified that the two months of maternity leave for the female employees are not included in the computation of the 13th month pay since they have no earnings from the company for the said period.
For further inquiries, employers may also visit any DOLE Provincial Field Offices nearest them. (Mildred E. Dablio, DOLE-10/PIA-10)
Stonefield Football Team of Ozamiz wins Men’s Open Category championship in 1st Pas Ungko Football Festival
By Rutchie C. Aguhob
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, Dec. 20 (PIA) –
The Stonefield Football Team from Ozamiz City was declared champion in the
Men’s Open Category, during the 1st Pas Ungko S’g Misamis Occidental Footfall
Festival, held here, recently.
The DMC Football Team from Dipolog City, was 1st runner-up, while the Go Hermie Football Team from the province was 2nd runner-up, in the same category.
It was learned that various football teams from other provinces and town of Misamis Occidental participated in the games, which was among the activities lined-up for the celebration of the 83rd founding anniversary of the province that coincided with the 3rd Pas Ungko S’g Misamis Occidental Festival.
These football teams came from Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City, Pagadian City, Dipolog City, Ozamiz City, Tangub City and the towns of Plaridel, Baliangao, Calamba and Clarin, including the team from the Philippine Amry and Go Hermie Football Team of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Government.
Meanwhile, four (4) other categories were included in the games, namely: 17 Under Category, 15 Under Category, 13 Under Category and 12 Under Category.
Meanwhile, the Plaridel Football Team was declared champion in the 17 Under Category with the Kidchester Football Team from Pagadian City, 1st runner-up and the Go Hermie Football Team, 2nd runner-up.
Winners in the other categories included the following: 15 Under Category, Kidchester Football Team, champion, Erubo Football Team from Tangub City, 1st runner-up and Go Hermie Football Team, 2nd runner-up.
In the 13 Under Category: DMC Football Team, champion, Plaridel Football Team, 1st runner-up and FC Makulit Football Team from Tangub City, 2nd runner-up.
In the 12 Under Category: DMC Football Team, champion, Stonefield Football Team, 1st runner-up and Liceo de Cagayan de Oro Football Team sa Cagayan de Oro City sa Misamis Oriental, 2nd runner-up. (JDN/RCA/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
The DMC Football Team from Dipolog City, was 1st runner-up, while the Go Hermie Football Team from the province was 2nd runner-up, in the same category.
It was learned that various football teams from other provinces and town of Misamis Occidental participated in the games, which was among the activities lined-up for the celebration of the 83rd founding anniversary of the province that coincided with the 3rd Pas Ungko S’g Misamis Occidental Festival.
These football teams came from Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City, Pagadian City, Dipolog City, Ozamiz City, Tangub City and the towns of Plaridel, Baliangao, Calamba and Clarin, including the team from the Philippine Amry and Go Hermie Football Team of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Government.
Meanwhile, four (4) other categories were included in the games, namely: 17 Under Category, 15 Under Category, 13 Under Category and 12 Under Category.
Meanwhile, the Plaridel Football Team was declared champion in the 17 Under Category with the Kidchester Football Team from Pagadian City, 1st runner-up and the Go Hermie Football Team, 2nd runner-up.
Winners in the other categories included the following: 15 Under Category, Kidchester Football Team, champion, Erubo Football Team from Tangub City, 1st runner-up and Go Hermie Football Team, 2nd runner-up.
In the 13 Under Category: DMC Football Team, champion, Plaridel Football Team, 1st runner-up and FC Makulit Football Team from Tangub City, 2nd runner-up.
In the 12 Under Category: DMC Football Team, champion, Stonefield Football Team, 1st runner-up and Liceo de Cagayan de Oro Football Team sa Cagayan de Oro City sa Misamis Oriental, 2nd runner-up. (JDN/RCA/PIA10-Misamis Occidental)
Army holds dialogue with local leaders in Marawi City
SAGUIRAN, Lanao del Sur, Dec. 20 (PIA) -- The 65th
Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army conducted a pulong-pulong with the
councilors, barangay officials and other stakeholders from Marawi City, last
week.
The dialogue, held at the Battalion’s Headquarters here, was aimed to inform the local leaders about the present peace and order situation and other security issues and concerns the entire province is currently facing.
Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Seigred J. Espina said during the dialogue that the role of the army, particularly his troops, is to promote peace and order.
He said the army is also mandated to protect the lives of the people from those engaging in criminal practices that impedes peace and progress in the province.
Espina also reiterated that there are many things each and every community member can do to eradicate criminality.
These include encouraging the residents to feed information to local authorities and telling others to venture into new legal endeavours, he added. (65th IB/PIA-10)
The dialogue, held at the Battalion’s Headquarters here, was aimed to inform the local leaders about the present peace and order situation and other security issues and concerns the entire province is currently facing.
Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Seigred J. Espina said during the dialogue that the role of the army, particularly his troops, is to promote peace and order.
He said the army is also mandated to protect the lives of the people from those engaging in criminal practices that impedes peace and progress in the province.
Espina also reiterated that there are many things each and every community member can do to eradicate criminality.
These include encouraging the residents to feed information to local authorities and telling others to venture into new legal endeavours, he added. (65th IB/PIA-10)
JCI, LGU unveil Sendong memorial wall in CdeO
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec. 19 (PIA) -- Through the
initiative of Junior Chamber International (JCI) – Bai Lawanen and support of
city government, Kagay-anons witnessed the Sendong memorial wall successfully
unveiled at Gaston Park, December 17.
The main purpose of the memorial wall is to let everyone remember the victims who died in last year’s calamity brought by tropical storm “Sendong” (International name, Washi), said Gean Tulang-Cesar, chairperson of the organization. It serves as sanctuary for surviving families to recall and remember those loved ones who passed away during the tragedy.
The memorial wall stands at the right side of Gaston Park just in front of St. Augustine Cathedral. It measures 8 x 12 ft. made of Romblon marble. Names of over 459 identified dead of the catastrophe based on the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) master list are seen etched one by one on the wall. Candles were lit and prayers were offered.
According to JCI Senator Cesar, every December 17 of the year, people will visit the memorial wall and it will remind them what had happened on the 12/17 of the year 2011.
The unveiling of the wall was participated by city government led by Mayor Vicente Emano, JCI Bai Lawanen members, CDeO media, and witnessed by many residents in the area.
JCI Bai Lawanen is a first all-lady chapter of the JCI Philippines. It is a sub-organization of Junior Chamber International (JCI), an international leadership organization. (Irene Joy B. Dayo/JMORucat/PIA10)
The main purpose of the memorial wall is to let everyone remember the victims who died in last year’s calamity brought by tropical storm “Sendong” (International name, Washi), said Gean Tulang-Cesar, chairperson of the organization. It serves as sanctuary for surviving families to recall and remember those loved ones who passed away during the tragedy.
The memorial wall stands at the right side of Gaston Park just in front of St. Augustine Cathedral. It measures 8 x 12 ft. made of Romblon marble. Names of over 459 identified dead of the catastrophe based on the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) master list are seen etched one by one on the wall. Candles were lit and prayers were offered.
According to JCI Senator Cesar, every December 17 of the year, people will visit the memorial wall and it will remind them what had happened on the 12/17 of the year 2011.
The unveiling of the wall was participated by city government led by Mayor Vicente Emano, JCI Bai Lawanen members, CDeO media, and witnessed by many residents in the area.
JCI Bai Lawanen is a first all-lady chapter of the JCI Philippines. It is a sub-organization of Junior Chamber International (JCI), an international leadership organization. (Irene Joy B. Dayo/JMORucat/PIA10)
OCD launches Bul-og: Streams of Learning from Sendong
By Recthie T. Paculba
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec. 19 (PIA) -- The Office of
Civil Defense-10 launched their book, "Bul-og: Streams of Learning from
Sendong" and the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)
Plan 2013-2016 at SM Activity Center as part of the City’s commemoration of
typhoon Sendong.
According to Director Ana Cañeda of OCD-10, Bul-og is part of the office’s continuing effort to educate and promote the adoption of DRR in all development processes in line with the agency’s vision of “safe, adaptive and disaster-resilient communities.”
The book is the product of a four-month consultation with local and national DDRM stakeholders who shared their stories, reflections and insights on how they dealt with the Sendong disaster, said Caneda.
“We were in consultation with our partners and our office began to explore the possibility of expanding the lessons learning exercise to cover all the aspect of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management especially as it related to the Sendong disaster as a way of reviewing and analyzing how the RA 10121 has been mainstreamed in the regional agencies and the local government units in the affected areas, and how the law has impacted on the way they prepared and responded to disaster," Cañeda added.
On the other hand, BGen Romeo Fajardo, Civil Defense Deputy Administrator congratulated the partner agencies and those who participated in the efforts of DRRMC for “securing our population and ensuring a safe nation.”
Cañeda also presented the RDRRMC Plan which focuses on building more awareness among LGU officials and the people to better appreciate disaster risks and how they can prepare and respond, technology improvement in hazard and impact analysis, and weather forecasting.
The plan also deals with the management of disaster response that should be systematized, coordinated and supported by adequate information and communication systems, and making of rehabilitation and reconstruction opportunities for concrete actions to develop alternatives towards disaster-resiliency.
Fajardo; Cañeda; Atty. Rene Burdeos of the Department of Interior and Local Government; Dir. Leon Dacanay of National Economic and Development Authority; and Dir. Alfonso Alamban of Department of Science and Technology unveiled the book Bul-og in conclusion of the book launching. (RTP-PIA 10)
According to Director Ana Cañeda of OCD-10, Bul-og is part of the office’s continuing effort to educate and promote the adoption of DRR in all development processes in line with the agency’s vision of “safe, adaptive and disaster-resilient communities.”
The book is the product of a four-month consultation with local and national DDRM stakeholders who shared their stories, reflections and insights on how they dealt with the Sendong disaster, said Caneda.
“We were in consultation with our partners and our office began to explore the possibility of expanding the lessons learning exercise to cover all the aspect of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management especially as it related to the Sendong disaster as a way of reviewing and analyzing how the RA 10121 has been mainstreamed in the regional agencies and the local government units in the affected areas, and how the law has impacted on the way they prepared and responded to disaster," Cañeda added.
On the other hand, BGen Romeo Fajardo, Civil Defense Deputy Administrator congratulated the partner agencies and those who participated in the efforts of DRRMC for “securing our population and ensuring a safe nation.”
Cañeda also presented the RDRRMC Plan which focuses on building more awareness among LGU officials and the people to better appreciate disaster risks and how they can prepare and respond, technology improvement in hazard and impact analysis, and weather forecasting.
The plan also deals with the management of disaster response that should be systematized, coordinated and supported by adequate information and communication systems, and making of rehabilitation and reconstruction opportunities for concrete actions to develop alternatives towards disaster-resiliency.
Fajardo; Cañeda; Atty. Rene Burdeos of the Department of Interior and Local Government; Dir. Leon Dacanay of National Economic and Development Authority; and Dir. Alfonso Alamban of Department of Science and Technology unveiled the book Bul-og in conclusion of the book launching. (RTP-PIA 10)
XU, MUST receive Pinoy project processing equipment
By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Dec. 19 (PIA) -- Xavier University
(XU) and Mindanao University Science and Technology (MUST) signed on December
18 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) as recipients to the technology transfer of
processing equipment of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and
Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) Package for the Improvement of
Nutrition of Young Children (Pinoy) project here.
The target is zero malnutrition by 2015 said Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, director of FNRI-DOST. Such project and technology transfer is our response to malnutrition problem throughout the country. If we double the efforts, we meet the target, he said.
The project is a 120-feeding day program to identified 6-35 months underweight children. These select kids will be fed with complementary food blends and snack foods produced by this technology which include Rice-Mongo Instant Blend, Rice-Mongo-sesame-blend (ready to cook), and Rice-Mongo Curls. These are complementary foods rich in energy and protein suitable for babies and snacks appropriate for toddlers.
Other provinces who were endowed with the program have already gained positive results specifically the provinces of Antique, Occidental Mindoro, Leyte, and Iloilo. There will also be nutrition education for mothers and caregivers using DOST Pinoy modules.
Locally, said project will enable the two recipient institutions to produce FNRI-developed complementary food blends and snack foods and cater especially to malnourished children in relocation sites where Sendong survivors are now living.
As one of the signatories and one who helped push this project, Cong. Rufus Rodriquez of Cagayan de Oro, acknowledged partners of this endeavor specifically the two universities and DOST-FNRI.
This project will help establish CDeO city to have children capable of understanding, have the mental ability to finish school and live their lives because they were given enough nutrition at a young age.
Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ said, "We could have not coped Sendong if it were not for partnerships. Now, we have learned our lesson in Pablo." On the other hand, malnutrition is a bigger challenge than the calamity because it is hidden, it’s not dramatic. It is also persistent and goes on and on. We need to muster the energy and creativity to solve this problem, he stressed.
This is a greater social engagement wherein we have the opportunity to do social outreach, put learning for service of other people, Fr. Yap said.
Vanessa Escaño, VP Finance of MUST, said we are committed and we want this to be sustainable, not just months but years further. We want to contribute in this area of social work.
Among the signatories of the MOA were Dir. Alfonso Alamban, DOST 10 director, Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, director FNRI-DOST, Cong, Rufus Rodriguez, Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ, XU president, and Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras, MUST president.
FNRI have made this technology open. The LGU can set up production facility for complementary foods and funding for production in their corresponding barangays and implement the DOST PINOY intervention package. Entrepreneurs can also adopt the FNRI complementary food technology for commercialization. (Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat/PIA10)
The target is zero malnutrition by 2015 said Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, director of FNRI-DOST. Such project and technology transfer is our response to malnutrition problem throughout the country. If we double the efforts, we meet the target, he said.
The project is a 120-feeding day program to identified 6-35 months underweight children. These select kids will be fed with complementary food blends and snack foods produced by this technology which include Rice-Mongo Instant Blend, Rice-Mongo-sesame-blend (ready to cook), and Rice-Mongo Curls. These are complementary foods rich in energy and protein suitable for babies and snacks appropriate for toddlers.
Other provinces who were endowed with the program have already gained positive results specifically the provinces of Antique, Occidental Mindoro, Leyte, and Iloilo. There will also be nutrition education for mothers and caregivers using DOST Pinoy modules.
Locally, said project will enable the two recipient institutions to produce FNRI-developed complementary food blends and snack foods and cater especially to malnourished children in relocation sites where Sendong survivors are now living.
As one of the signatories and one who helped push this project, Cong. Rufus Rodriquez of Cagayan de Oro, acknowledged partners of this endeavor specifically the two universities and DOST-FNRI.
This project will help establish CDeO city to have children capable of understanding, have the mental ability to finish school and live their lives because they were given enough nutrition at a young age.
Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ said, "We could have not coped Sendong if it were not for partnerships. Now, we have learned our lesson in Pablo." On the other hand, malnutrition is a bigger challenge than the calamity because it is hidden, it’s not dramatic. It is also persistent and goes on and on. We need to muster the energy and creativity to solve this problem, he stressed.
This is a greater social engagement wherein we have the opportunity to do social outreach, put learning for service of other people, Fr. Yap said.
Vanessa Escaño, VP Finance of MUST, said we are committed and we want this to be sustainable, not just months but years further. We want to contribute in this area of social work.
Among the signatories of the MOA were Dir. Alfonso Alamban, DOST 10 director, Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, director FNRI-DOST, Cong, Rufus Rodriguez, Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ, XU president, and Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras, MUST president.
FNRI have made this technology open. The LGU can set up production facility for complementary foods and funding for production in their corresponding barangays and implement the DOST PINOY intervention package. Entrepreneurs can also adopt the FNRI complementary food technology for commercialization. (Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat/PIA10)
Improved Pagasa technology results in low typhoon casualty
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Dec 19 -- Improved disaster
preparedness, timely and understandable weather forecasts and warnings from the
DOST-Pagasa, strong public and private-partnership and people’s resilience
resulted ino only one casualty and very minimal damage and loss during typhoon Pablo
(international name, Bopha) in Cagayan de Oro City, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte
and Misamis Oriental.
Technology interventions, support from the stakeholders and close coordination with the local government units made a big difference in times of disasters, DOST 10 regional director Alfonso Alamban said.
He said DOST Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) greatly improved the agency's forecasting and warning systems as it swiftly alerted people at risk and the subsequent rise in water level.
Through the NOAH website, noah.dost.gov.ph, real-time forecasting and weather information were widely disseminated through the internet and other media, to alert people of possible risks. The data generated in the website are taken from the Doppler radar and several water level sensors installed in major river basins throughout the country.
With a maximum sustained winds that reached 185kph, typhoon Pablo was the strongest storm to hit Mindanao in two decades, according to Pagasa.
While it brought heavy rains and strong winds in the region, timely forecasting and voluntary evacuation spared the lives of people in the affected areas. It, however, adversely hit Davao Oriental, leaving hundreds dead and thousands homeless. It also devastated its banana industry with billions in losses and damages to infrastructures and properties. (Tess Superioridad Baluyos/DOST10/PIA10/JMORucat)
Technology interventions, support from the stakeholders and close coordination with the local government units made a big difference in times of disasters, DOST 10 regional director Alfonso Alamban said.
He said DOST Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) greatly improved the agency's forecasting and warning systems as it swiftly alerted people at risk and the subsequent rise in water level.
Through the NOAH website, noah.dost.gov.ph, real-time forecasting and weather information were widely disseminated through the internet and other media, to alert people of possible risks. The data generated in the website are taken from the Doppler radar and several water level sensors installed in major river basins throughout the country.
With a maximum sustained winds that reached 185kph, typhoon Pablo was the strongest storm to hit Mindanao in two decades, according to Pagasa.
While it brought heavy rains and strong winds in the region, timely forecasting and voluntary evacuation spared the lives of people in the affected areas. It, however, adversely hit Davao Oriental, leaving hundreds dead and thousands homeless. It also devastated its banana industry with billions in losses and damages to infrastructures and properties. (Tess Superioridad Baluyos/DOST10/PIA10/JMORucat)
Book ‘Sa Kagabhion sa Sendong,’ stories of children survivors
By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Dec. 17 (PIA) -- To remember,
retell and to be used in preparation for any future calamity in Cagayan de Oro,
the Capitol University Press launched "Sa Kagabhion sa Sendong (On the
Night of Sendong)," a book of narratives of Children Survivors on December
14, the day typhoon Sendong came here.
The book began in January 2012 according to Dr. Amor Q. De Torres of Capitol University. This was along the goal of the University to take part in national preparedness against typhoons and calamities and to advocate neighborhood assistance plan in times of natural disaster.
There had been 460 stories told and collected from children survivors, 8 to 12 years old. Out of these, 14 were published and illustrated in the book.
These are stories of how we love each other, said De Torres. More importantly, it is imperative that these kids have proper debriefing, she added.
Fr. Eric Velandria, SJ, said, "It’s good to learn their story, to remember and retell. It sustains the spirit of solidarity. The burden becomes lighter and sweeter when we help one another. It is a celebration of prayer, faith and love."
Dr. Beatrice Torno, executive director of Teacher Education Council of the University, expressed in her message that there must be a documentation of the event.
Most of these children that survived typhoon Sendong did not now how to swim. Swimming is a life skill. Thus, we must develop our students’ real life ability which they can bring in their lifetime. This book is just the beginning, she added.
The 14 kids featured in the book were present in the launching and one by one introduced themselves. They were given the hard copy of the book and anyone who wishes to purchase can do so by contacting the school. They are available at P500 each. (JMOR-PIA10)
The book began in January 2012 according to Dr. Amor Q. De Torres of Capitol University. This was along the goal of the University to take part in national preparedness against typhoons and calamities and to advocate neighborhood assistance plan in times of natural disaster.
There had been 460 stories told and collected from children survivors, 8 to 12 years old. Out of these, 14 were published and illustrated in the book.
These are stories of how we love each other, said De Torres. More importantly, it is imperative that these kids have proper debriefing, she added.
Fr. Eric Velandria, SJ, said, "It’s good to learn their story, to remember and retell. It sustains the spirit of solidarity. The burden becomes lighter and sweeter when we help one another. It is a celebration of prayer, faith and love."
Dr. Beatrice Torno, executive director of Teacher Education Council of the University, expressed in her message that there must be a documentation of the event.
Most of these children that survived typhoon Sendong did not now how to swim. Swimming is a life skill. Thus, we must develop our students’ real life ability which they can bring in their lifetime. This book is just the beginning, she added.
The 14 kids featured in the book were present in the launching and one by one introduced themselves. They were given the hard copy of the book and anyone who wishes to purchase can do so by contacting the school. They are available at P500 each. (JMOR-PIA10)
XU holds forum series on Bangsamoro Framework Agreement
By Recthie T. Paculba
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec 18 (PIA) -- The Xavier
University has held a public forum series on the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement
as part its advocacy for good governance and peace in Mindanao.
During the forum, Undersecretary Lesley Jeanne Cordero of the Presidential Communications Operations Office, explained the form of government proposed in the framework, provision of the territory, creation of transition commission and considerations such as the rights and obligations of the indigenous peoples and Christian communities of the Bangsamoro, and how the Bangsamoro may avoid mistakes in the autonomy efforts in the past.
Former Senator Nene Pimentel, who was also guest speaker, said that FAB is a positive effort towards peace; a good start in finding peace in Mindanao but it needs fleshing out. He discussed various approaches of former presidents in the country to attain peace in Mindanao and highlighted the present administration’s framework plan for peace which came up with federalism as the final solution in reason. (Recthie T. PIA10)
During the forum, Undersecretary Lesley Jeanne Cordero of the Presidential Communications Operations Office, explained the form of government proposed in the framework, provision of the territory, creation of transition commission and considerations such as the rights and obligations of the indigenous peoples and Christian communities of the Bangsamoro, and how the Bangsamoro may avoid mistakes in the autonomy efforts in the past.
Former Senator Nene Pimentel, who was also guest speaker, said that FAB is a positive effort towards peace; a good start in finding peace in Mindanao but it needs fleshing out. He discussed various approaches of former presidents in the country to attain peace in Mindanao and highlighted the present administration’s framework plan for peace which came up with federalism as the final solution in reason. (Recthie T. PIA10)
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