Lanao
Norte barangays receive sports balls
TUBOD,
Lanao del Norte, Dec. 12 – More than 442 barangays from the 22 municipalities
of the province received five basketballs and five volleyballs each from the
provincial government under the ‘Kabataan Sigurado’ program of Governor Khalid Dimaporo
and the Quibranza-Dimaporo initiative.
In total, 2,210 basketballs and 2,210 volleyballs were turned over to the chairman of every barangay.
The balls are expected to be used during the ‘Ligang Barangay’ or other local sporting events.
The balls distribution started on December 10 until December 14, 2012 at the Media Center of the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) sports complex, in the capital town of Tubod.
The distribution is spearheaded by the Provincial Community Affairs Office headed by Lyndon Calica.
“I hope that this could help develop more our local athletes in the barangay-level. Through sports and the core values that it instills in the minds of our young residents, we will be able to strengthen the bond between communities of different tribes and religion,” said Calica during his message. (LAR & VNL/PIO-LDN/PIA10)
In total, 2,210 basketballs and 2,210 volleyballs were turned over to the chairman of every barangay.
The balls are expected to be used during the ‘Ligang Barangay’ or other local sporting events.
The balls distribution started on December 10 until December 14, 2012 at the Media Center of the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) sports complex, in the capital town of Tubod.
The distribution is spearheaded by the Provincial Community Affairs Office headed by Lyndon Calica.
“I hope that this could help develop more our local athletes in the barangay-level. Through sports and the core values that it instills in the minds of our young residents, we will be able to strengthen the bond between communities of different tribes and religion,” said Calica during his message. (LAR & VNL/PIO-LDN/PIA10)
Grace
Poe visits ‘Pablo’ victims in Lanao Norte
TUBOD,
Lanao del Norte, Dec. 12 – When tropical cyclone ‘Pablo’ hit this progressive
province last December 5, 2012, it destroyed more than 300 houses, damaged
millions worth of farm products and affected 8,104 families.
Immediately the provincial government launched relief operation to provide assistance in areas affected by the strongest typhoon that made landfall in the country this year.
Grace Poe, daughter of Philippine movie legend Fernando Poe Jr., visited the hardest-hit barangays of the province to console some traumatized victims and assist in the distribution of relief goods.
“We are very happy to see Ms. Grace Poe here in the province. This proves her strong concern and commitment for the people of Lanao del Norte,” Governor Khalid Dimaporo said.
Among the severely-affected communities Poe visited were Purok Tugas and Purok Mahogany in Barangay Maranding, in the coastal town of Lala.
The former MTRCB Chair also attended the Lala women’s assembly to promote disaster preparedness among the local populace. (Vincent N. Labial/PIO-LDN/PIA10)
Immediately the provincial government launched relief operation to provide assistance in areas affected by the strongest typhoon that made landfall in the country this year.
Grace Poe, daughter of Philippine movie legend Fernando Poe Jr., visited the hardest-hit barangays of the province to console some traumatized victims and assist in the distribution of relief goods.
“We are very happy to see Ms. Grace Poe here in the province. This proves her strong concern and commitment for the people of Lanao del Norte,” Governor Khalid Dimaporo said.
Among the severely-affected communities Poe visited were Purok Tugas and Purok Mahogany in Barangay Maranding, in the coastal town of Lala.
The former MTRCB Chair also attended the Lala women’s assembly to promote disaster preparedness among the local populace. (Vincent N. Labial/PIO-LDN/PIA10)
Lanao del Norte LGU launches Paskuhan 2012
TUBOD,
Lanao del Norte, Dec. 12 - The Paskuhan 2012 was formally opened on December 7,
2012 at Agora terminal area, Sagadan, Tubod, in this province.
The event signaled the official opening and first judging of the Christmas Belen, Christmas Tree and Lantern Contests organized by the provincial government through its Provincial Tourism Office.
The formal program also presented the different entries created by the different sectors and organizations who took part in the competition.
The three categories which are limited to fifteen (15) participants per category will be judged according to its creativity, uniqueness, artistry and the over-all impact. The use of indigenous or recycled materials is encouraged to bring out the creativity of the participants and lessen project expenses.
The program was attended by Governor Khalid Dimaporo, Tourism officer Minda Regis and Board members Grecille Matalines and Acmad Cotongan.
The provincial leaders said these activities are important to strengthen the unity, respect for religion and encouraged cooperation among the private sectors, municipalities and non-governmental organizations in the province.
The culmination of the Paskuhan sa Lanao del Norte 2012 is set on December 17, 2012. (KMJ/PIO-LDN/PIA10)
The event signaled the official opening and first judging of the Christmas Belen, Christmas Tree and Lantern Contests organized by the provincial government through its Provincial Tourism Office.
The formal program also presented the different entries created by the different sectors and organizations who took part in the competition.
The three categories which are limited to fifteen (15) participants per category will be judged according to its creativity, uniqueness, artistry and the over-all impact. The use of indigenous or recycled materials is encouraged to bring out the creativity of the participants and lessen project expenses.
The program was attended by Governor Khalid Dimaporo, Tourism officer Minda Regis and Board members Grecille Matalines and Acmad Cotongan.
The provincial leaders said these activities are important to strengthen the unity, respect for religion and encouraged cooperation among the private sectors, municipalities and non-governmental organizations in the province.
The culmination of the Paskuhan sa Lanao del Norte 2012 is set on December 17, 2012. (KMJ/PIO-LDN/PIA10)
MSU-IIT
wins 2012 Steag Energy Quiz
VILLANUEVA, Misamis Oriental, Dec. 12 -- The
Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) bagged
this year’s championship award during the recently concluded 2012 STEAG Energy
Quiz held at the SM City in Cagayan de Oro City.
Now on its 8th year, the annual event seeks to promote awareness on energy issues, as well as develop special interests among students in the fields of science and energy. It has become one of the much awaited interschool “battle of the brains” events participated in by pre-selected private and public high schools in Northern Mindanao.
For this year, 26 schools joined the competition. Each school is represented by three senior high school students chosen by their respective school administrators.
Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Science Supervisor Dr. Jose Alonsabe said the Steag energy quiz has become an institution and effective mechanism in promoting special interests among students in energy.
“I congratulate all the participants for making it this far and to Steag for generously providing this opportunity for our students to test their knowledge and competence” Alonsabe said.
Steag Comrel Manager Ghaye Alegrio said that the annual event forms part of the company’s support to enhancing quality of education by way of conducting activities via a friendly academic competitions designed to enhance academic excellence particularly in the area of energy.
“Energy is one of the important public concerns and through this quiz, we are somehow helping in the aspect of promoting energy consciousness especially among our young people,” Alegrio added.
The MSU-IIT team was represented in by Mishari Rashid Lucman, Russel Christine Corcino and Glenda Malolot, with coach and adviser, Ivy Claire Mordeno. Coming as 2nd and 3rd placers are the Regional Science High School and the Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School, respectively. (Jerome R. Soldevilla/SPI/PIA10)
Now on its 8th year, the annual event seeks to promote awareness on energy issues, as well as develop special interests among students in the fields of science and energy. It has become one of the much awaited interschool “battle of the brains” events participated in by pre-selected private and public high schools in Northern Mindanao.
For this year, 26 schools joined the competition. Each school is represented by three senior high school students chosen by their respective school administrators.
Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Science Supervisor Dr. Jose Alonsabe said the Steag energy quiz has become an institution and effective mechanism in promoting special interests among students in energy.
“I congratulate all the participants for making it this far and to Steag for generously providing this opportunity for our students to test their knowledge and competence” Alonsabe said.
Steag Comrel Manager Ghaye Alegrio said that the annual event forms part of the company’s support to enhancing quality of education by way of conducting activities via a friendly academic competitions designed to enhance academic excellence particularly in the area of energy.
“Energy is one of the important public concerns and through this quiz, we are somehow helping in the aspect of promoting energy consciousness especially among our young people,” Alegrio added.
The MSU-IIT team was represented in by Mishari Rashid Lucman, Russel Christine Corcino and Glenda Malolot, with coach and adviser, Ivy Claire Mordeno. Coming as 2nd and 3rd placers are the Regional Science High School and the Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School, respectively. (Jerome R. Soldevilla/SPI/PIA10)
Medical
mission benefits more than 700 Lanao Sur residents
By Apipa P. Bagumbaran
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Dec 12 (PIA) -- More
than 700 people in Binidayan town was benefited from the comprehensive and
integrated medical mission conducted by the Integrated Provincial Health Office
(IPHO) in Unayan District Hospital last December 7.
Services availed by the residents include minor surgery for cyst and other growth, circumcision, medical consultation, dental extraction and prophylaxis, vaccination for flu and rotavirus, cataract surgery and other eye disorders, as well as health education and family planning counselling.
The medical mission was undertaken in partnership with the District Hospitals in the province, 51st Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, local government units and civil society with the support of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Regional government through the Department of Health (DOH)-ARMM.
This is just one of the many efforts of the new ARMM government to reach out to the underserved communities in terms of health, said IPHO Chief Alinader Minalang.
He said this intervention is also in line with the IPHO’s Reach Every Barangay (REB) strategy to improve health service delivery and ultimately the health status of its constituents, especially the poor.
Minalang meantime urged health partners to extend more support to sustain the said undertaking.
He hopes to bring the medical mission to several strategic areas to accelerate health improvement in the province. (APB/PIA-10)
Services availed by the residents include minor surgery for cyst and other growth, circumcision, medical consultation, dental extraction and prophylaxis, vaccination for flu and rotavirus, cataract surgery and other eye disorders, as well as health education and family planning counselling.
The medical mission was undertaken in partnership with the District Hospitals in the province, 51st Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, local government units and civil society with the support of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Regional government through the Department of Health (DOH)-ARMM.
This is just one of the many efforts of the new ARMM government to reach out to the underserved communities in terms of health, said IPHO Chief Alinader Minalang.
He said this intervention is also in line with the IPHO’s Reach Every Barangay (REB) strategy to improve health service delivery and ultimately the health status of its constituents, especially the poor.
Minalang meantime urged health partners to extend more support to sustain the said undertaking.
He hopes to bring the medical mission to several strategic areas to accelerate health improvement in the province. (APB/PIA-10)
Climate
Change Commission launches Twin Phoenix Project
By Recthie T. Paculba
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec. 11 (PIA) -- The Climate
Change Commission in partnership with the United National Development Program
and Australian Aid launched the Twin Phoenix Project or the “Enabling the
Cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan to Cope with Climate Change” project here.
The project launching was graced by Mary Ann Lucille L. Sering, vice chairperson of CCC and Toshihiro Tanaka, UNDP country director. The local governments were represented by Mayor Lawrence LL. Cruz of Iligan and Vice-Mayor Ceasar Ian Acenas of Cagayan de Oro.
The project aims to assess the disaster vulnerabilities of the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, and the municipalities surrounding CdeO and Mandulog river basins in Mindanao, to geological, meteorological and meteorologically-induced hazards due to climate change.
It was conceptualized right after tropical storm Sendong caused the overflowing of the rivers in the said areas that greatly damaged properties as well as infrastructure and claimed thousands of lives.
According to Mayor Cruz, the project can help them in generating correct and integral information such as the characteristics of the hazards of calamities.
Vice-Mayor Acenas on the other hand said that having known the goals of the project, it is the local government's responsibility to be more sensitive to vulnerabilities and CCC can rely on them for the whole duration of the project.
Sering emphasized that the outputs are substantially local and their efforts are inclined to complement the initiatives of the local government in addressing climate change.
”We see the occurrence of extreme weather events in the future as a result of a rapidly changing climate. We should prepare our communities against these events by mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)/Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) into relevant planning and decision-making process from the national to the city/municipality levels. We can’t fight nature but we can work with it,” he said.
The results of the assessment will provide the basis for priority mitigation actions like community-based and managed early warning systems, and integrated contingency planning and mobilization. The Project will also conduct massive information, education and campaign to raise the awareness of the general public on climate change and its impacts.
At the end of the launching, Mayor Cruz and Vice-Mayor Acenas signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Climate Change Commission stating their full support and localization of the project in the their respective cities. (RTP-PIA10)
The project launching was graced by Mary Ann Lucille L. Sering, vice chairperson of CCC and Toshihiro Tanaka, UNDP country director. The local governments were represented by Mayor Lawrence LL. Cruz of Iligan and Vice-Mayor Ceasar Ian Acenas of Cagayan de Oro.
The project aims to assess the disaster vulnerabilities of the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, and the municipalities surrounding CdeO and Mandulog river basins in Mindanao, to geological, meteorological and meteorologically-induced hazards due to climate change.
It was conceptualized right after tropical storm Sendong caused the overflowing of the rivers in the said areas that greatly damaged properties as well as infrastructure and claimed thousands of lives.
According to Mayor Cruz, the project can help them in generating correct and integral information such as the characteristics of the hazards of calamities.
Vice-Mayor Acenas on the other hand said that having known the goals of the project, it is the local government's responsibility to be more sensitive to vulnerabilities and CCC can rely on them for the whole duration of the project.
Sering emphasized that the outputs are substantially local and their efforts are inclined to complement the initiatives of the local government in addressing climate change.
”We see the occurrence of extreme weather events in the future as a result of a rapidly changing climate. We should prepare our communities against these events by mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)/Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) into relevant planning and decision-making process from the national to the city/municipality levels. We can’t fight nature but we can work with it,” he said.
The results of the assessment will provide the basis for priority mitigation actions like community-based and managed early warning systems, and integrated contingency planning and mobilization. The Project will also conduct massive information, education and campaign to raise the awareness of the general public on climate change and its impacts.
At the end of the launching, Mayor Cruz and Vice-Mayor Acenas signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Climate Change Commission stating their full support and localization of the project in the their respective cities. (RTP-PIA10)
Soldiers activate Task Group Diamond Response
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City, Dec. 11 --
The 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division activated the Task Group Diamond Response
with its command post at the Division Grandstand on December 3 a day before the
typhoon made landfall.
All the soldiers at 4ID headquarters were reorganized to act as manpower of the task group to provide disaster response and rescue operation to the affected areas caused by typhoon “Pablo” in the division area of responsibility, particular in Cagayan de Oro City and other nearby cities and municipalities of Misamis Oriental.
Lieutenant Colonel Rene R. Cañete headed the Task Group which directly supervised the deployment of disaster response teams to different parts of the city and other nearby cities and municipalities.
To synchronize the efforts of the Division with the city and the province, Captain Christian C. Uy, liaison officer of the Task Group Diamond Response was positioned at the Command Center of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) at the City Tourism Office who relayed the updates on the typhoon upon which deployment were based.
Days before the typhoon, 4ID in coordination with CDRRMC identified critical areas and residents were forced to evacuate to the pre-designated evacuation centers.
Among the identified barangays were: Balulang, Carmen, Kauswagan, Macasandig, Nazareth, barangay 1, 6, 7, 10, 13, 15, 7, 18, 23, 25, Isla Cupa, Isla Bugnao, Macabalan, Bulua, Bonbon, Bayabas, Lapasan, Gusa, Cugman, Tablon, Agusan, Puerto, Bugo, FS Catanico, Iponan, Tumpagon, Tuburan, Pigsag-an, Taglimao, Pagalungan, San Simon, Baikingon, Canitoan, Pagatpat, Iponan, and Puntod.
Typhoon Pablo brought heavy rains and winds over Cagayan de Oro City and the whole of Misamis Oriental in the early morning of December 4. Disaster Response Rescue Operation Teams of “TG Diamond Response” were deployed with rubber boats and rescued families trapped by floods at Macasandig, Macanhan and other parts of Cagayan de Oro.
Other teams were also deployed to various floods and landslide-prone areas.
One platoon was sent to Barangay Iponan to monitor the rising water level of the river and further gave immediate assistance to the residents trapped by the floods.
Another platoon was sent to El Salvador City to provide man power assistance and rescued 61 families trapped by the floods at Zone 1, Barangay Taytay. Other teams rescued the stranded residents at Zone 1, Barangay Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City.
Other DRRO teams were sent to Valencia City in Bukidnon to augment Division Task Unit “Peacemaker” to provide rescue and retrieval operations to flood survivors.
Major General Nestor A Añonuvo AFP, commander, 4ID said, “As of this time the Task Group Diamond Response is still active and ready to respond as need arises. Your soldiers are here to cater to your needs, we will assist you in any way possible especially during this time that natural calamity hits our area.”
“I ordered my troops to be prepared to extend their services to our fellow Filipinos particular to the victims of the typhoon Pablo, rescue operation may have seized but the relief and rehabilitation operation is still on going,” Major General Añonuvo added. (4CMO/4ID/PA/PIA10)
All the soldiers at 4ID headquarters were reorganized to act as manpower of the task group to provide disaster response and rescue operation to the affected areas caused by typhoon “Pablo” in the division area of responsibility, particular in Cagayan de Oro City and other nearby cities and municipalities of Misamis Oriental.
Lieutenant Colonel Rene R. Cañete headed the Task Group which directly supervised the deployment of disaster response teams to different parts of the city and other nearby cities and municipalities.
To synchronize the efforts of the Division with the city and the province, Captain Christian C. Uy, liaison officer of the Task Group Diamond Response was positioned at the Command Center of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) at the City Tourism Office who relayed the updates on the typhoon upon which deployment were based.
Days before the typhoon, 4ID in coordination with CDRRMC identified critical areas and residents were forced to evacuate to the pre-designated evacuation centers.
Among the identified barangays were: Balulang, Carmen, Kauswagan, Macasandig, Nazareth, barangay 1, 6, 7, 10, 13, 15, 7, 18, 23, 25, Isla Cupa, Isla Bugnao, Macabalan, Bulua, Bonbon, Bayabas, Lapasan, Gusa, Cugman, Tablon, Agusan, Puerto, Bugo, FS Catanico, Iponan, Tumpagon, Tuburan, Pigsag-an, Taglimao, Pagalungan, San Simon, Baikingon, Canitoan, Pagatpat, Iponan, and Puntod.
Typhoon Pablo brought heavy rains and winds over Cagayan de Oro City and the whole of Misamis Oriental in the early morning of December 4. Disaster Response Rescue Operation Teams of “TG Diamond Response” were deployed with rubber boats and rescued families trapped by floods at Macasandig, Macanhan and other parts of Cagayan de Oro.
Other teams were also deployed to various floods and landslide-prone areas.
One platoon was sent to Barangay Iponan to monitor the rising water level of the river and further gave immediate assistance to the residents trapped by the floods.
Another platoon was sent to El Salvador City to provide man power assistance and rescued 61 families trapped by the floods at Zone 1, Barangay Taytay. Other teams rescued the stranded residents at Zone 1, Barangay Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City.
Other DRRO teams were sent to Valencia City in Bukidnon to augment Division Task Unit “Peacemaker” to provide rescue and retrieval operations to flood survivors.
Major General Nestor A Añonuvo AFP, commander, 4ID said, “As of this time the Task Group Diamond Response is still active and ready to respond as need arises. Your soldiers are here to cater to your needs, we will assist you in any way possible especially during this time that natural calamity hits our area.”
“I ordered my troops to be prepared to extend their services to our fellow Filipinos particular to the victims of the typhoon Pablo, rescue operation may have seized but the relief and rehabilitation operation is still on going,” Major General Añonuvo added. (4CMO/4ID/PA/PIA10)
President Aquino signs into law the establishment of Mahinog National High School II
By Homer Jajalla
CAMIGUIN, Dec 11 -- President Benigno Aquino III
has signed into law a bill establishing a national high school in barangay
Poblacion in the municipality of Mahinog, province of Camiguin to be known as
Mahinog National High School II.
Camiguin Congressman Pedro P. Romualdo, the principal author of the new law, said the Chief Executive has inked Republic Act 10234 or Mahinog National High School II law last October 29, 2012.
He said the new law responds to the clamor from parents and community leaders to provide free public secondary education to our young students in Mahinog and in the peripheral barangays of Guinsiliban as well as Mambajao.
RA 10234 shall take effect 15 days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation. The new law is already posted in the Official Gazette. http://www.gov.ph/2012/10/29/republic-act-no-10234/
Earlier, the Municipal Council of Mahinog passed Municipal Ordinance No. 2011-136 to acquire or whenever necessary expropriate the private properties owned by Grace & Josefina C. Kempis, Luz Densing and Prudencia Vivares all located in Poblacion to be used as school site for the proposed Mahinog National High School II.
Under the new law, the Secretary of the Department of Education was directed to include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Mahinog National High School II and the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. (LGU Mahinog Camiguin-PIA 10)
Camiguin Congressman Pedro P. Romualdo, the principal author of the new law, said the Chief Executive has inked Republic Act 10234 or Mahinog National High School II law last October 29, 2012.
He said the new law responds to the clamor from parents and community leaders to provide free public secondary education to our young students in Mahinog and in the peripheral barangays of Guinsiliban as well as Mambajao.
RA 10234 shall take effect 15 days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation. The new law is already posted in the Official Gazette. http://www.gov.ph/2012/10/29/republic-act-no-10234/
Earlier, the Municipal Council of Mahinog passed Municipal Ordinance No. 2011-136 to acquire or whenever necessary expropriate the private properties owned by Grace & Josefina C. Kempis, Luz Densing and Prudencia Vivares all located in Poblacion to be used as school site for the proposed Mahinog National High School II.
Under the new law, the Secretary of the Department of Education was directed to include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Mahinog National High School II and the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. (LGU Mahinog Camiguin-PIA 10)
DOLE-10 79th year highlights accomplishment, acceleration of labor reforms
By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec 11 (PIA) -- Labor and
Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz asks the regional officials and
staff to accelerate the implementation of labor reforms in Northern Mindanao to
sustain its status as most labor productive and profitable region in Mindanao.
This was reiterated by the regional director of DOLE 10 Atty. Johnson G. Cañete, during the 79th anniversary celebration of DOLE 10 in Cagayan de Oro city, Dec. 10.
National Statistics Office (NSO) said Region 10 has the highest revenue per worker, value added per worker, average revenue per establishment and average profit per establishment as indicated in its 2010 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry.
Such findings according to the Secretary can be partly attributed to the DOLE’s thrust to improve regional operations nationwide, providing realistic planned targets, and helping establishments in implementing productivity improvement schemes.
She asked the agency not to be complacent to continue this hard-won gain. “Labor productivity growth is a key indicator of regional competitiveness. It is an essential driver of change—in workers’ behavior, in companies’ treatment of their workers, and in the way enterprises conduct their businesses,” she explained.
Sec. Baldoz further noted that the region is presently reaping the fruits of the reforms of the Aquino III administration, particularly from the implementation by the DOLE of wage and productivity gain-sharing policies, and other reforms.
The Secretary challenged officials and employees not merely of the DOLE regional office here but also in all other regional offices to focus on the implementation of productivity programs that could lead to higher labor productivity.
DOLE 10 recognizes as well sectors that contributed to such growth particularly private households, real estate renting, fishing and construction, financial intermediation, mining, electricity, gas and water and health and social work.
Labor productivity growth reflects either increased efficiency of workers without greater use of other inputs, or improvements in inputs, be they physical, human or intermediate capital inputs which lead to higher output produced per unit of labor. (Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat/PIA10)
This was reiterated by the regional director of DOLE 10 Atty. Johnson G. Cañete, during the 79th anniversary celebration of DOLE 10 in Cagayan de Oro city, Dec. 10.
National Statistics Office (NSO) said Region 10 has the highest revenue per worker, value added per worker, average revenue per establishment and average profit per establishment as indicated in its 2010 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry.
Such findings according to the Secretary can be partly attributed to the DOLE’s thrust to improve regional operations nationwide, providing realistic planned targets, and helping establishments in implementing productivity improvement schemes.
She asked the agency not to be complacent to continue this hard-won gain. “Labor productivity growth is a key indicator of regional competitiveness. It is an essential driver of change—in workers’ behavior, in companies’ treatment of their workers, and in the way enterprises conduct their businesses,” she explained.
Sec. Baldoz further noted that the region is presently reaping the fruits of the reforms of the Aquino III administration, particularly from the implementation by the DOLE of wage and productivity gain-sharing policies, and other reforms.
The Secretary challenged officials and employees not merely of the DOLE regional office here but also in all other regional offices to focus on the implementation of productivity programs that could lead to higher labor productivity.
DOLE 10 recognizes as well sectors that contributed to such growth particularly private households, real estate renting, fishing and construction, financial intermediation, mining, electricity, gas and water and health and social work.
Labor productivity growth reflects either increased efficiency of workers without greater use of other inputs, or improvements in inputs, be they physical, human or intermediate capital inputs which lead to higher output produced per unit of labor. (Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat/PIA10)
Mindanao coal power plant receives DOLE-GKK award
VILLANUEVA, Misamis Oriental, Dec. 11 -- Department
of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz conferred to energy
firm STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI) the DOLE Secretary Award of Distinction for
its meritorious achievements in promoting and implementing safety, health and
environment programs.
The award was received by SPI President and CEO Dr. Bodo Goerlich during the 8th Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) ceremonies on December 5, at the OHSC Center in Quezon City.
GKK is a nationwide program launched every two years by DOLE’s Occupational Health and Safety Center (OHSC) aimed at recognizing companies in the Philippines in the aspect of workplace safety, health and environment. The overarching goal is to achieve zero workplace accident and productivity.
SPI is among the 23 industries honored by the labor department nationwide.
OHSC Executive Director Ma Teresita Cuceoco said the GKK award is a “well-deserved recognition for the company’s efforts in the area of occupational safety and health, worthy of emulations by all industries nationwide.”
SPI’s award winning best practices include the attainment of three million safe man hours with zero lost time due to accident, the well entrenched workplace health, safety and security programs, community development and environmental protection initiatives, the integration of corporate responsibility in every aspect of business operations, aggressive wellness campaigns and illness prevention programs, as well as operational efficiency and achievement of business goals through a healthy and highly motivate workforce.
Aside from the institutional award, SPI’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer Francis Libao had also been conferred with the DOLE Secretary Award of Distinction under the individual category.
SPI is the project company of the 210 MW (net) Mindanao Coal Fired Power Plant in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. It is majority owned by the German firm Steag GmbH, which is one of the largest electricity producers in Germany and a market leader in biomass power plants.
SPI’s power plant uses state of the art power generation technologies and is equipped with modern pollution prevention facilities including an on line Continuous Monitoring System (CEMS) which can be publicly accessible through the Environmental Management Bureau.
The power plant accounts for 20% of the island’s electric generation mix and has so far fulfilled its mandate of helping secure a stable and reliable source of power to Mindanao. Apart from efficient and reliable power plant operations, SPI is also engaged in various social and environmental programs benefitting thousands of residents in its host communities in Mindanao. (Jerome R. Soldevilla/SPI/PIA10)
The award was received by SPI President and CEO Dr. Bodo Goerlich during the 8th Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) ceremonies on December 5, at the OHSC Center in Quezon City.
GKK is a nationwide program launched every two years by DOLE’s Occupational Health and Safety Center (OHSC) aimed at recognizing companies in the Philippines in the aspect of workplace safety, health and environment. The overarching goal is to achieve zero workplace accident and productivity.
SPI is among the 23 industries honored by the labor department nationwide.
OHSC Executive Director Ma Teresita Cuceoco said the GKK award is a “well-deserved recognition for the company’s efforts in the area of occupational safety and health, worthy of emulations by all industries nationwide.”
SPI’s award winning best practices include the attainment of three million safe man hours with zero lost time due to accident, the well entrenched workplace health, safety and security programs, community development and environmental protection initiatives, the integration of corporate responsibility in every aspect of business operations, aggressive wellness campaigns and illness prevention programs, as well as operational efficiency and achievement of business goals through a healthy and highly motivate workforce.
Aside from the institutional award, SPI’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer Francis Libao had also been conferred with the DOLE Secretary Award of Distinction under the individual category.
SPI is the project company of the 210 MW (net) Mindanao Coal Fired Power Plant in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. It is majority owned by the German firm Steag GmbH, which is one of the largest electricity producers in Germany and a market leader in biomass power plants.
SPI’s power plant uses state of the art power generation technologies and is equipped with modern pollution prevention facilities including an on line Continuous Monitoring System (CEMS) which can be publicly accessible through the Environmental Management Bureau.
The power plant accounts for 20% of the island’s electric generation mix and has so far fulfilled its mandate of helping secure a stable and reliable source of power to Mindanao. Apart from efficient and reliable power plant operations, SPI is also engaged in various social and environmental programs benefitting thousands of residents in its host communities in Mindanao. (Jerome R. Soldevilla/SPI/PIA10)
DOLE 10 celebrates 79 years
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec. 11 (PIA) -- With the
direction to deliver more, leaders and constituents of the Department of Labor
and Employment (DOLE) Region 10 gathered to celebrate its 79th anniversary on December
11 with the theme “79 Taon ng Matapat na Serbisyo, Hatid sa Bawat Pilipino.”
Atty. Johnson G. Cañete, CEO III, regional director of the office urged agency employees to constantly review their relevance and ways by which services can be improved.
He quoted the latest achievement of DOLE 10 wherein the 2010 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry revealed that Region 10 has the highest revenue per worker, value added per worker, average revenue per establishment and average profit per establishment. As result, Region 10 is cited to be the most labor productive and profitable regions in Mindanao.
Assistant regional director Crispin D. Dannug Jr. also expressed in his welcome address that what separates DOLE 10 from the rest is their love for the workers. “We look forward to what we can do. It is important to leave essential legacy for the New Year,” he added.
DOLE 10 also recognizes its partner offices and line agencies which helped its excelled performance: National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC), National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Public Employment Service Office (PESO), National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Similarly, social partners like the tri-media were given recognition of their contribution in disseminating and informing public on the programs, projects and activities of the office. The event was held at the Polymedic Medical Plaza Conference Hall this city. (Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat/PIA10)
Atty. Johnson G. Cañete, CEO III, regional director of the office urged agency employees to constantly review their relevance and ways by which services can be improved.
He quoted the latest achievement of DOLE 10 wherein the 2010 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry revealed that Region 10 has the highest revenue per worker, value added per worker, average revenue per establishment and average profit per establishment. As result, Region 10 is cited to be the most labor productive and profitable regions in Mindanao.
Assistant regional director Crispin D. Dannug Jr. also expressed in his welcome address that what separates DOLE 10 from the rest is their love for the workers. “We look forward to what we can do. It is important to leave essential legacy for the New Year,” he added.
DOLE 10 also recognizes its partner offices and line agencies which helped its excelled performance: National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC), National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Public Employment Service Office (PESO), National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Similarly, social partners like the tri-media were given recognition of their contribution in disseminating and informing public on the programs, projects and activities of the office. The event was held at the Polymedic Medical Plaza Conference Hall this city. (Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat/PIA10)
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