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REGIONAL NEWS
ASEAN NEWS
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Singapore admits PH AICHR leadership a tough act to follow Pres. Duterte meets Cambodia’s foreign minister, assures strong ties
CONTENTS
‘Siargao’ movie included in MMFF 2017
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Volume 1, No. 88
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DICT launches GovNet Project in Butuan City Winning LGUs on Duterte’s population agenda cited Caraga police on full alert during Yuletide season BSP to hold coin exchange caravan in Butuan City
PROVINCIAL NEWS
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5 establishments awarded Bagwis seal in Butuan DTI-AgSur Consumer Protection Unit briefs Esperanza IP leaders, village officials on consumerism Tagalog News: Mga guro, estudyante sa Caraga region nakipagtagisan sa ‘Regional Science Fair at Quiz Plus’ Guv recognizes Surigaonons’ support of SGLG-sustained status SurSur Foreshore TWG undergoes orientation
HEALTH NEWS
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‘Pinggang Pinoy,’ an easy guide to good nutrition
MINDANAO NEWS
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Some 2,474 families set to return home to Marawi under Kambalingan 3 Over 500 traders expected at ARMM MSME summit
NATIONAL NEWS
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PRRD gives cash, gifts to returning OFWs DAR suspends certain provisions of DAR A.O. 5, Series of 2017
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News Briefs
The Oversight and Advisory Council of Agusan del Norte Peace and Order Council (PPOC-AdNOAC) through the 23IB, Phil. Army on Tuesday, Dec. 12 will hold a PPOC-AdNOAC Immersion at Lower Olave, Buenavista, Agusan dl Norte.
Butuan City Mayor Ronnie Vicente C. Lagnada reiterated his call for the Barangay officials to urge their constituents to segregate their garbage pursuant to E.O. 191. and R.A.9003 thereby reducing the volume of gargabe. (Butuan City PIO) Some 30 former rebels (FRs) participated in a two-day Vegetable and Organic Fertilizer Production Training held at the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) Building, Poblacion, La Paz, Agusan del Sur.
5,528 learners in Surigao del Sur were enrolled in Alternative Learning System (ALS) for 2017, only 4,598 completed of which A&E secondary has the highest number of completers. The net volume of logs for donation to Marawi City by DENR Caraga is 385,118.10 board feet. Total estimated value of lumber for donation to Marawi City is P11,553,542.98.
Cover Story
‘Siargao’ movie included in M By: John Glenn A. Platil
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte – Movie Director Paul Soriano announced that the film he directed in Siargao Island, province of Surigao del Norte will soon be showing in major theatres nationwide in December 2017, as it is included as one of the official entries to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
To top it all, a truly spectacular teaser for the widely held movie is out, and has become the talk of the town. On its first public release, it made a beautiful and persuasive impact to viewers on why Siargao, which is dubbed as the 5th world’s best surfing destination, the surfing mecca of Asia and the surfing capital of the Philippines
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is the best place this universe has ever produced. Jericho Rosales, Erich Gonzales, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith starred in the movie. Beyond the excitement brought by what appears to be a colorful twist in the love story among the three celebrities, the trailer also gives perfect 02 - 08 December, 2017
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Siargao to the rest of the world. Soriano co-owns a resort in General Luna. Gov. Matugas and Surigao del Norte 1st district representative Francisco “Bingo” Matugas met Soriano in early 2017 to talk about the project. Soriano featured other tourist attractions and destinations in the island which will definitely fascinate the viewers. The plot also revolved around the traditions and values which locals adopt. “The film carried with it a story which is classified as romance/drama, covering a month-long shooting. It is slated for the Manila Film Festival in December 2017,” said Soriano. Soriano predicted that after the film, many big-time tourists and potential investors will troop to Siargao.
On her part, Gov. Matugas said the making of a film was a dream come true, primarily because it will feature Siargao as a top favorite location in the attention to the majestic splendor and entertainment world. exceptional beauty of Siargao. She said she was very happy that Loaded with extraordinary the dream movie will showcase the snapshots and live footages of its lovely island’s pristine beauty. panorama and crystal blue waters, the viewers will be completely mesmerized Gov. Matugas also thanked and absolutely fall in love with Siargao Soriano for advertising Siargao Island after viewing the film. among his friends in the business. It is expected that many will patronize Surigao del Norte Governor Sol the dreamland known as the “island Matugas expressed her gratitude to of breath-taking adventures.” (PIASoriano and his team for promoting Surigao del Norte) 02 - 08 December, 2017
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Singapore admits PH AICHR leadership a tough act to follow By: Rey Anthony Chiu
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol - Singapore admitted that the Philippine leadership of the Association of SouthEast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Intergovernmental Commission of Human Rights (AICHR) is a tough act to follow, as the country’s representatives led the bloc in advancing human rights in the region like never before. During the hand-over of the chairmanship of the AICHR from the Philippines to Singapore, Singaporean representative Dr. Shashi Jayakumar said his country would take an active role in continuing the good work which the Philippine leadership of the AICHR started strongly.
attained in 2017, Jayakumar also admits that the world class hospitality, scenic views, and talents would be a challenge for them to top. He joked thad Singapore may be able to put up good entertainment, but he is not sure if there are no Filipinos among the performers.
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Philippine leadership in 2017 has been marked by several AICHR milestones, which the members marked as among the busiest of the AICHR, according to the Singaporean rights advocate. Singapore cited the leadership under Filipino Leo Herrera Lim as one which is of a substantive forward looking role considering the diversity of cultures, history, and their cultural and historical contexts among ASEAN member countries. For his part, prior to the handover of the documents to Singapore, Lim named some of the Philippines AICHR accomplishments, such as the completion of the thematic studies on ASEAN Women in Disaster, Child’s Rights and Education promotion, and accomplishment of the regional action plan in mainstreaming PWDs. He also reported that within one year of Philippine leadership, the AICHR has been done on the ASEAN Convention against Trafficking in Persons especially Women and Children like the protocols ASEAN members can adhere to trafficking in rights based approaches.
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has advanced issues toward provision of potable water in the regions as well as the region-wide protocols on the adherence to the rule of law. The hand-over followed the two-day meeting which tackled the AICHR priority programmes/activities implementation as well as taking note of the reports of the AICHR-ACWC Training Workshop on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Also reported were the details of the 2nd Workshop on the Development of ASEAN Legal Human Rights Instrument, and the Executive Summary of the Record of Proceedings of the AICHR Judicial Colloquium on the Sharing of Good Practices Regarding International Human Rights Law, according to press material from the AICHR. The meeting also allowed the member representatives to be briefed on the upcoming AICHR workshops relating to education for children with disabilities and the right to health, and the convening of the Roundtable Discussion on ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) to commemorate 50th anniversary of ASEAN and 5th anniversary of the AHRD, the press material continued. (PIA-7/Bohol)
Pres. Duterte meets Cambodia’s foreign minister, assures strong ties
MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte received Cambodia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in a courtesy call in Malacañang on Wednesday, December 6.
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The President said he was glad to see an ASEAN brother coming to the Philippines, noting that he wants the Philippines to forge a stronger bond with Cambodia.
of Commerce), and Cambodia’s Ambassador to the Philippines Tout Panha.
The Cambodian Foreign Minister was accompanied by Secretary of State Ung Sean (MFAIC), Secretary of State Prum Sokha (Ministry of Interior), Secretary of State Neang Phat (Ministry of National Defense), Secretary of State Tekreth Kamrang (Ministry
France’s new Ambassador to the Philippines, Nicolas Galey, also presented his credentials to President Duterte on Wednesday.
Madame Kheng Samvada, the spouse of Minister Prak Sokhon, was With the foundation of strong also present. relations laid out during the recently concluded ASEAN Summit in Manila, Prior to meeting Cambodia’s the President said he wants trade and Foreign Minister, President Duterte met investment to flourish between the two Most Reverend Gabriele Caccia, the countries. He said he expects many new Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines. Cambodian companies to invest in the Reverend Gabriele Caccia presented Philippines. his credentials to the President.
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During the meeting with the Apostolic Nuncio, President Duterte
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said the Philippines is proud of being the only predominantly Catholic country in Asia. He said he wants the Philippines to have strong relations with the Vatican.
Planning Roland To Chi Kay, Senior Director for International Premium and Mass Market Development Raymond Yap Yin Min, Senior Manager Andrew Nicolas Lui, and Rep. Alfredo Abelardo In meeting France’s new Benitez, Negros Occidental (Third envoy, the President congratulated District). Ambassador Galey for being appointed to the Philippines. Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary The Philippines and France have Ernesto Pernia and PAGCOR Chairman been partners in trade and other and CEO Andrea Domingo were also areas. President Duterte said he wants present. that to continue. President Duterte also recognized France’s assistance President Duterte capped his to the Philippines in fighting terrorism schedules on Wednesday by hosting a and assured the new envoy that the dinner in Malacañang with wounded Philippines will continue to support soldiers from Marawi City. France in fighting Islamic extremism. He conferred the Order of Lapu Officials of the Macau-based Lapu with rank of Kampilan on six Galaxy Entertainment Group also paid soldiers who fought to liberate the city. a courtesy call on President Duterte on Among those who received the award Wednesday. were Sgt. Nelson Lunas, Cpl. Milkie Cawayan, Pfc. Rey Prosia, Pvt. Jusua Galaxy Entertainment, one of the Singabor, Cpl. Hilario Cinco and Pfc. world’s leading resorts, hospitality and Rodgie Valdez. (PND) gaming companies, tied up with a local partner to invest in the Philippines. The company is in the process of complying with government requirements to start operating in the country. Among Galaxy Entertainment’s officials who paid a courtesy call on President Duterte were Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. chairman Dr. Lui Che Woo, Deputy Chairman Francis Lui Yiu Tung, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Dir. Rolando Macasaet, Galaxy Entertainment President Michael Victor Mecca, Senior Director for Strategic
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Photo Gallery Switch-on and Opening Program of the Christmas Lights City Hall Ground, Butuan City 04 December 2017
REGIONAL NEWS
DICT launches GovNet Project in Butuan City By: Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched the Regional Government Network (GovNet) Project here, the first in Mindanao. According to DICT Mindanao Cluster 2 Director Evamay Dela Rosa, the Regional GovNet Project in Butuan City has already catered some 80 government agencies in the regional center of Caraga region. “The GovNet Project in Butuan City is the first in Mindanao benefitting some 80 government agencies,” noted Dela Rosa.
Mindanao. The internet connection is also stable and secure. Also, DICT Assistant Secretary Alan Silor said that as of November 2017, the country has successfully connected seven regional centers in Tuguegarao, Iloilo, Pampanga, Baguio, Legazpi, Palo in Leyte, and Butuan City. “Five or ten years ago, Butuan was not exactly a ‘hub’ comparable to that of Metropolitan Manila and highly urbanized cities in the country.
Dela Rosa added that there is enough fiber optic cable to provide the government agencies not only in However, we now have the means Butuan City, but also in other parts of to change this for the better,” he said.
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Silor further underlined that this was the call made by President Rodrigo Duterte in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA): to “make use of the computers, and that no one should line up under the heat of the sun or under the rain.”
iGov Philippines project and unveiling and lights up of the Regional GovNetButuan Network were led by DICT Assistant Secretary Alan Silor, Butuan City Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada, DICT Cluster Director Evamay Dela Rosa, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Caraga Regional Director Mylah Faye Cariño, together with the heads and representatives from beneficiary government agencies.
Several testimonies from different government agencies in Butuan City were presented. Jessica Clarito, officerin-charge (OIC) of Butuan City Library, said their office already has 100 mbps speed internet connection provided by The Regional Government Network DICT, which assured users and clients of (GovNet) Project of DICT allows a faster, faster and efficient services. more efficient and integrated fiber optic internet connectivity, resulting in Meanwhile, a ceremonial signing effective governance and provision of the Memorandum of Agreement of better services to the people. (JPG/ (MOA) for the implementation of VLG/PIA-Caraga)
Winning LGUs on Duterte’s population agenda cited
BUTUAN CITY – The Commission on Population (POPCOM) Caraga once again recognized the contribution of the Local Government Units (LGUs) in the implementation of the country’s population policy. During the culmination of its Regional Program Assessment and Planning Workshop, POPCOM Caraga proclaimed the winners of the 2017 Search for Best Philippine Population Management Program Implementer Award. Provincial category winners were: Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Norte, 1st Place; Province of Dinagat Islands, 2nd Place; and Agusan del Sur, 3rd Place.
those who excelled again in the implementation of the population program in their respective locality, after a comprehensive assessment and validation conducted by POPCOM Caraga.
However, POPCOM Caraga Regional Director Alexander A. Makinano expressed that the results of the assessment still show that the efforts of the LGUs have still to be further The said structures were among enhanced to sustain its momentum
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down at the grassroots.
Caraga’s means of extending appreciation to all local population workers in implementing programs and projects contributing to the attainment of the population program thrusts and the Ambisyon Natin 2040, which embodies the Filipinos’ aspiration of “Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Buhay para sa Lahat.”
The said award sought to recognize the contributions of the LGUs to achieve the targets of the four strategic components of the PPMP, namely: Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning (RPFP), Adolescent Health and Development (AHD), Population and Development (PopDev) Integration, and the Special Population Group, to ensure no one “It is very important to recognize was left behind in getting reproductive the effort and spirited contributions of health information and services. the population workers and program partners in the implementation of the Under these criteria, the award is Philippine Population Management an assessment of the performance of Program. Recognizing them publicly the various offices of the entire LGUs of the efforts they have done is the particularly its population, health and key to their serving as great examples social services offices. and inspiration to others,” Makinano highlighted. (POPCOM-Caraga/PIA These awards were POPCOM Caraga)
Police Regional Office 13 welcomes new director By: PCInsp Renel E. Serrano
BUTUAN CITY – “The Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 will be on full alert status to provide maximum security coverage and intensify anti-crime campaign during the Yuletide season,” said PCSupt. Noli Romana, PRO 13 Regional Director.
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“We will intensify all police operations and will use all our resources and manpower just to make sure that the holidays will be peaceful and safe,” Romana added. More police officers will be deployed to churches, malls, ports, terminals and other places of convergence as the influx of people is expected to increase. Aside from the deployed PNP personnel regionwide, territorial police
units will also tap force multipliers like the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPATs) and other stakeholders to ensure public safety. “We will also work hand in hand with the Department of Health (DOH), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Local Government Units (LGUs) and other government agencies to minimize, if not to stop firecracker-related incidents in Caraga during the celebration,” Romana added. (PNP-Caraga/PIACaraga)
BSP to hold coin exchange caravan in Butuan City By: Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)Butuan City will spearhead the Coin Exchange Caravan on December 20, 2017 at Robinsons Place, this city. Glizriel Rose Zarate, senior research specialist of BSP-Butuan City encouraged all government agencies and partner stakeholders to support and participate in the said event.
coin exchange caravan and we will exchange it with new banknotes,” she said.
“We also enjoin those who have PisoNet business in the different barangays, as well as in the religious Zarate further called on the public sector to participate in this caravan,” to gather and prepare all their coins she added. and bring it to them during the coin exchange caravan, in exchange of Zarate also revealed that BSP will crisp brand new banknotes. soon be selling commemorative coins, featuring national heroes, in exchange “We encourage the general of coins of specific value. (JPG/PIApublic to bring their coins during the Caraga) 02 - 08 December, 2017
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AGUSAN DEL NORTE
5 establishments awarded Bagwis seal in Butuan BUTUAN CITY – Five business establishments in Butuan City were awarded with the Bagwis Seal of Excellence from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
The seals were handed over by DTI-Caraga Regional Director Brielgo O. Pagaran during the Consumer Welfare Month Celebration at Robinsons Place, J.C. Aquino Ave., this city.
award is given to establishments in recognition of their efforts in upholding the rights and welfare of consumers and practicing responsible business. The Bagwis Seal helps consumers identify stores that offer quality goods at reasonable price and pleasing service, enabling them to make wise buying choices and get the best value for their money.
Two establishments received the Bagwis Award-Silver Category, namely: Toyota Corporation-Butuan City under Category V (Service and Repair ShopDTI Accredited) and Unicity General Merchandise Inc. (Level up) under Category II (Department Store). DTI encourages more establishments to apply for the Bagwis The Bronze Seal of Excellence Seal of Excellence award to safeguard was awarded to three establishments: interests of consumers and foster fair Interpace Corporation/Gaisano business practices. Hopefully, exciting Superstore, VROSS Corporation- incentives await prospective Bagwis Bridgetown Branch and Robinsons awardees, with the implementation of Appliances Corporation. the new Bagwis Program Guidelines. (DTI-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del The Bagwis Seal of Excellence Norte)
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Photo Gallery Department of Labor and Employment Caraga Press Conference VCDU Prince Hotel, Butuan City 07 December 2017
AGUSAN DEL SUR
DTI-AgSur Consumer Protection Unit briefs Esperanza IP leaders, village officials on consumerism
PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Provincial Office briefed the Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders, barangay captains, secretaries and Lupong Tagapamayapa in the municipality of Esperanza on consumer rights and responsibilities and in handling and managing consumer complaints.
In his opening message, Sangguniang Bayan Member Victor Manpatilan, committee chair on IP Tribal Affairs said the session gave them the opportunity to understand the roles of consumers. He encouraged the leaders to give their full attention, adopt what is being shared and advocate the same in their respective areas especially among households.
that they learned a lot from the inputs about consumer rights and in handling complaints for consumer products. His group, he said is now confident on what to do and how to facilitate the needs of their people when they encounter consumer related concerns and issues.
The same sentiment was reportedly Manpatilan also urged them to shared by other participants. help uplift the lives of their respective constituents in Esperanza. Cherie Inson and Jardynne Narvasa of DTI-AdS Consumer Also, when asked about the Protection unit facilitated the activity. activity, Datu Palagsulat Vicente (DTI-Agusan del Sur/PIA-Agusan del Bandojo of the IP tribal office said Sur)
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SURIGAO DEL NORTE
Mga guro, estudyante sa Caraga region nakipagtagisan sa ‘Regional Science Fair at Quiz Plus’ By: Venus L. Garcia
LUNGSOD NG SURIGAO – Bilang paghahanda sa nalalapit na National Science Fair sa darating na Pebrero 2018, naging mahigpit ang kompetisyon ng mga guro at mag-aaral na nagsipaglahok sa ‘Regional Science Fair and Quiz Plus’ na ginanap dito sa Surigao City National High School. Minabuti umano ng mga sumali sa iba’t ibang kategorya ng kompetisyon na maitampok ang pananaliksik at pinag-isipang sayantipikong proyekto o science investigatory project, gayundin ang puspusang pagsasanay para sa sinalihang quiz bowl.
of Education (DepEd) Caraga, pinagtibay umano ng kanilang departamento ang pagtatanghal ng regional science fair upang maisulong pa lalo ang kahalagahan ng pagdiskubre at pagbuo ng mga natatanging researchers na pawang mga kabataan.
Ayon kay Dr. Isidro Biol, chief ng Curriculum and Learning Management Dagdag pa ni Biol, ang mga and Development ng Department napiling kalahok na sasabak sa national 02 - 08 December, 2017
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level ay sasailalim sa ‘cliniquing’ kung technological research at maging saan nilalayong higit na pahusayin ang katuwang ang mga ito sa pagsulong kanilang kaalaman at kakayahan. ng innovative projects. “Ito ay isa sa mga best practices ng DepEd. Marami-rami na rin tayong napanalunan internationally sa iba’t ibang bansa gaya ng Seoul, South Korea, Canada, Malaysia at sa iba pang parte ng mundo,” sabi ni Biol.
Bukod sa science investigatory project, quiz bowl at environmental quiz, kabilang din sa pinagtagisan ang robotics, strategic intervention materials (SIM), improvisation material at process skills.
Inihayag naman ni Bernabe Linog, Science Education Program Supervisor ng DepEd Caraga, na sinisiguro ng DepEd na mahasa ang kakayahan ng mga kabataan sa scientific at
Ang naging tema ng Regional Science Fair and Quiz Plus sa taon na ito ay “Utilizing Science Innovation, Promoting Disaster Risk Reduction.” (VLG/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Guv recognizes Surigaonons’ support of SGLG-sustained status By: John Glenn A. Platil
SURIGAO CITY – “I would like to recognize the full support of the entire Surigaonon community in every collaborative endeavor that we spearhead. This is a giant victory for all who believe in genuine leadership, service excellence, and teamwork.”
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This was emphasized by Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas in a weekend radio program aired in three stations all over the province. She expressed her wholehearted gratitude for the sincere efforts of the people who worked behind every success obtained in her administration, which were instrumental to the harvest of labor and fruits of collaboration. Seven municipalities of the province conferred with the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), namely, Claver, Mainit, Sison, Tubod and Malimono in the mainland, and Sta. Monica and Del Carmen from the island of Siargao.
Competitiveness, Tourism, Culture and the Arts, and Environmental Protection. Winning LGUs gain the SGLG marker, receive development assistance from DILG, and were entitled to the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) to aid in their development initiatives. In the entire Caraga Region, Surigao del Norte earned the most number of recognitions.
For the year 2017, there were 448 LGU awardees, 29 provinces, 61 cities and 359 municipalities in the entire Philippines. The largest chunk belonged to Ilocos Region with 68 awardees, Central Luzon with 56 recipients and Western Visayas with 46 achievers. Surigao del Norte has been a (PGO-SDN/PIA-Surigao del Norte) consistent winner since the Seal of Good Housekeeping was introduced by Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in 2010 to promote 100 percent compliance for transparency, accountability and full disclosure policy. SGLG is the expanded and upgraded version of the Seal of Good Housekeeping. The core areas and key categories that were looked into for the local government unit (LGU) to be eligible of the SGLG are financial administration, disaster preparedness, social protection, and peace and order. LGUs must qualify in the four core areas during the search process and pass at least one crucial area among the four categories in the scorecard: Business Friendliness and 02 - 08 December, 2017
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Photo Gallery Orange Your Icon 2017 Campaign Guingona Park, Butuan City 07 December 2017
National Tuberculosis Control Program Regional Coordinating Committee Hotel Luciana, Butuan City 07 December 2017
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SurSur Foreshore TWG undergoes orientation By: Johny Natad
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga has organized an orientation for the members and representatives of Surigao del Sur Joint Provincial Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Provincial Foreshore Development and Management Plan (PFDMP) held at Shacene Pension House and Restaurant, this city. DENR Surigao del Sur Technical Services Division Chief Federico Senoc, Jr. commended the active participation of the local government units (LGUs) and government line agencies and encouraged full support and involvement in coming up with the master plan.
development partners, to actively work with us in DENR for the formulation of the foreshore development and management plan of Surigao del Sur,” Senoc said.
“The PFDMP master plan will be materialized with your active contribution, support and participation “We encourage you, as our as the experts in your field and areas of
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concerns relative to the development costal management. Specific offices of the plan,� he added. representatives includes the planning and development, environment and The orientation of the TWG natural resources, tourism, agriculture, covered a detailed presentation about fisheries, engineering, disaster and risk foreshore by Forester Resurrecion C. reduction, and local sanggunian on Maxilom; rationale on the formulation environment. of the PFDMP by DENR Caraga Assistant Chief on Licenses Patents and Deeds The Joint TWG is expected to assist Division Mila J. Garcia; roles of TWG by and provide technical assistance to the Engr. Leah Lou Asis; and discussion of DENR personnel (profiling, maps, etc.) some issues and concerns relative to that might be vital for the preparation of foreshore planning. the PFDMP; review outputs/deliverables of the Planning Specialist and provide Surigao del Sur’s Joint TWG for inputs and recommendations; the PFDMP was organized by DENR participate in planning write shop and Caraga through DENR Regional Special consultation workshops and other Order No. 2017-621 which was signed activities that require their technical by Dr. Charlie E. Fabre on October 30, assistance; facilitate final drafting and 2017. The TWG was tasked to carry-out packaging of the plan; and coordinate effective and successful formulation with the LGUs in the adoption of the of the PFDMP relevant activities and plan. come up with the PFDMP master plan of Surigao del Sur. Provinces of Surigao del Sur and Dinagat Islands are the pilot areas The working group is composed in Caraga region for the formulation of the technical and legislative of the foreshore management and representatives from the provincial development plan. DENR will be government, 17 coastal cities and organizing series of planning workshop municipalities of Surigao del Sur, and relevant activities for the PFDMP. and other national government line (Johny Natad, PENRO/PIA-Surigao del agencies involved in foreshore or Sur).
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HEALTH NEWS
‘Pinggang Pinoy,’ an easy guide to good nutrition By: Ma. Susana O. Encanacion
BUTUAN CITY – The birth of Pinggang Pinoy or the Filipino food plate came as a clamor from the nutrition community to develop a food guide based on a per meal basis for a healthy adult. 02 - 08 December, 2017
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Contrary to what others thought to be a replacement of the Daily Nutritional Guide (DNG) Pyramid for Filipinos, Pinggang Pinoy serves as a quick and easy guide for determining the amount of food from the three basic food groups should a Filipino eat per meal.
a picture of a glass of water which stresses the importance of sufficient water intake, and a figure jogging to represent regular physical activity.
Recognizing the different nutrient requirements of the different age groups, the FNRI has developed the Pinggang Pinoy plates for The DNG Pyramid, on the children, adolescents, pregnant other hand, shows at a glance the women and lactating mothers and whole day’s healthy food intake the elderly. recommendation for Filipinos in order to have a balanced diet. The FNRI’s vision is to provide innovative and timely food and Both tools are based on the nutrition tools that will ensure a latest scientific findings about how healthy and well-nourished Filipino food, drink and activity choices population. affect people’s health. Food guides themselves are not For more information on food unique. In fact, almost every country and nutrition, you may write, call has its own version of a food guide. or visit: Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, Director, Food and Nutrition So what makes Pinggang Pinoy Research Institute, Department of unique? Science and Technology, General As its name suggests, Pinggang Pinoy Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City; is specially designed for Filipinos Telephone/ Fax Nos: 837-2934 or which features the GO, GROW and 837-3164; Direct Line:839-1839; DOST GLOW foods represented by food Trunk Line: 837-2071-82 local 2296 or items commonly consumed by the 2284; email: mvc@fnri.dost.gov.ph or population. at mar_v_c@yahoo.com; FNRI-DOST website:http://www.fnri.dost.gov. The GO food, for example, is ph. represented by a bowl of rice, a staple food of Filipinos, fish like tilapia You may also check our for GROW food, and banana and Facebook page at facebook.com/ malunggay leaves for GLOW food. FNRI or follow our Twitter account at twitter.com/FNRI_DOST. (Ma. Susana Included in Pinggang Pinoy’s O. Encanacion, FNRI-DOST S&T simple and graphic design is also Media Service/PIA-Caraga)
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MINDANAO NEWS
Some 2,474 families set to return home to Marawi under Kambalingan 3 By: Joshua Angelo E. Bata
ILIGAN CITY –Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are set to return to their homes in the four barangays of Marawi City on December 9, 2017. The homecoming date has been made possible after the local government has successfully finished its community-mapping and the list of residents has been counterchecked with the database of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The third Kambalingan, a Maranao term for homecoming, will include barangays Dulay Proper, Dulay West, Malimono and Guimba. Around 2,474 families are 02 - 08 December, 2017
expected to return to their communities after 6 months in evacuation centers or in other places of refuge. There are 8 barangays included in the third series of Kambalingan. The other four will only be opened for homecoming when the BLGUs are able to submit a clean list, Asec Felix Castro, Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) Field Office Manager, told the Philippine Information Agency Iligan Communications Command Center (PIA-ICCC).
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There has been slight delays in the original schedule because the TFBM cannot forgo the security of returning residents so they had to wait for the military’s go signal to proceed with the community-mapping.
November 2017, there were nine and 10 barangays who were allowed to return to their homes, respectively. Out of the 96 barangays in Marawi City, records show that families in 21 barangays did not leave their homes.
It usually takes three days to process and reconcile the list based on The TFBM’s current effort is centered the community-mapping results and on the gradual return of 51 barangays the DSWD’s database. who may return to their communities. Nineteen of the 51 barangays have A day after the return of IDPs in already returned home during the their communities, DSWD is expected to earlier series of Kambalingan. deliver pasalubong packages, which includes family food packs (FFPs) good IDPs from 24 barangays situated for 17 days, hygiene kits and kitchen kits, in the most affected area in the city and financial assistance worth P5,000. are not yet permitted to return anytime soon, but construction of transitional During the first and second shelters are on the roll already. (JAEB / Kambalingan in October and PIA-TFBM-ICCC)
Over 500 traders expected at ARMM MSME summit By: Noel Punzalan
COTABATO CITY-More than 500 entrepreneurs are expected to attend the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Summit for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) aimed at tapping the private sector to sustain the development of industries in the region.
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The summit, slated on Dec. 12 at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex inside the ARMM compound here, is also eyed to promote the Halal industry with government and private industrial partners.
Authority and other line agencies.
DTI-ARMM records indicated that 70-80 percent of registered and unregistered businesses in the region belong to the MSME category.
“Therefore, goat meat should be Halal or that goats be raised and slaughtered according to Islam teachings as we could also introduce it as a lucrative business,” he said. (PNA)
On matters concerning the Halal industry, Malang said his office is organizing the Halal Chevon (Goat Meat) Stakeholders Workshop with theme “ARMM: Halal Hub of the “Currently, the only dominant Philippines” on Dec. 18 at the EM Manor force fueling the ARMM economy is Hotel, this city. government money so there is a need to partner with the private sector to raise Malang described goat meat as additonal revenues through the thriving an important component in the lives of of various industries,” lawyer Anwar Muslims, particularly in the celebration Malang, the region’s Department of of Muslim feasts (Kanduri) and religious Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary, told offerings, making it very in demand reporters here Tuesday. both here and abroad.
“If we want to be truly autonomous and in anticipation of the Bangsamoro government or embark on federalism, we have to make use of our greatest assets, the people and other resources, through the development of our private sector,” Malang stressed. Early on, he said the DTI-ARMM had conducted a series of consultations to categorize the challenges facing the private sector, particularly those belonging to the MSMEs. Several of the gaps identified were issues that can be immediately addressed like extending services and referrals by both government and nongovernment institutions; and those which need enabling polices elevated to the National Economic Development 02 - 08 December, 2017
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Photo Gallery Fourth Quarter RDRRMC Full Council Meeting Grand Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City 07 December 2017
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PRRD gives cash, gifts to returning OFWs
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga - President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his gratitude to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for their contribution to the country’s economic progress during the Overseas Filipino Workers Welfare Administration’s (OWWA) “Pamaskong Salubong Para sa OFW” program held at the Clark International Airport here on Thursday. “So I represent the Filipino nation in thanking you for your sacrifice and for helping us keeping the gross domestic product. Malaking share ‘yan. Gross domestic product is simply income. Income of government ang ibig sabihin niyan,” President Duterte said adding 02 - 08 December, 2017
that part of the government’s income came from the “toil and sweat” of OFWs. To show the government’s gratitude for their sacrifices, the Chief Executive offered assistance to
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returning OFWs who would want to start a business or work in the country. “Whatever is doing brisk business in your place, we will try to find out kung paano ito malakasan, how we can help by marketing it,” he said. He added that the country will need more workers in the construction sector with several projects in the pipeline under the administration’s Build, Build, Build program.
cash gift from OWWA namely, Jerson Villamero Zamora, Felix Sbrigo Bambilla, Carlo Dalaguit Redoble, Alan Javalde Gonzaga, Ronald Panahon Ballicud, Judith Soto Gonzaga, Fatima Venancio Bibangon and Wellnor Gonzaga “Marami sa akin sa Davao, Zamora. maraming construction, ang problema wala silang mga professional plumber, Ten thousand worth of appliances ‘yung mga electricians na marunong, were also given to Grace Lyn Jimenez eh halos kasi nagsilabasan,” he said. Colot, Marlondino Olarte Bambilla, Diosdado Gonzaga Laylay Jr., Joy “And even those trying to build Pinero Militante, Allan Manliquez meron ngayong gagawin sa Maynila Militante, Jocelyn Militante Labajo, dalawang bridges na tulay and Joy Manliquez Dalagon, and Prisco they require, you know, expertise --- Villamero Zamora Jr. something has a little bit of what a construction is all about,” he added. Five repatriated OFWs also received P3,000 worth of appliances. The Department of Trade and They were Gerlie Gonzaga Laylay, Industry, he said, is also helping Lowelyn Militante Gonzaga, William small and medium enterprises start Sabado, Manolo Mediavillo and Rey a business or market their products. Chua Jr. Thirty nine OFWs out of more than 200 Filipino workers, who arrived from Qatar Special gifts were also given to Thursday afternoon were preselected Julie Rose Mediavillo, Eller Ocampo, to receive cash gifts and other surprises Eric Bacolod Delos Reyes, Nelson from the OWWA. Dumantay and Fely Dumantay. Among those who received I-DOLE were David Dionisio, Mellie Ramirez, Rodylyn Morada and Carlo Redoble.
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Eight OFWs also received P50,000
Before leaving, the President invited the repatriates to a simple gathering in Malacañan Palace to be able to discuss with them other programs that would help them start a new life in the country. (PND) 02 - 08 December, 2017
DAR suspends certain provisions of DAR A.O. 5, Series of 2017 QUEZON CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) suspended on December 7 certain provisions of DAR Administrative Order No. 5, series of 2017 after consultation with stakeholders, as well as the members of the Policy Formulation and Review Committee (PRFC). Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Secretary Rosalina L. Bistoyong suspended paragraph IV-B of Article 1 which states that “the submission or filing of a Petition for Protest of Coverage and/or Petition or Manifestation for Exemption or Exclusion shall not stop the continuation or completion of the Land Acquisition and Distribution (LAD) process, which includes the installation of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs).” She also suspended paragraph IV-C of Article II which states that “despite the pendency of Protest against Coverage, a Petition for Exemption or Exclusion, or other agrarian law implementation (ALI) case, the LAD shall continue until all the identified ARBs have been successfully installed on the awarded land, unless otherwise suspended by the Secretary thru a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) or Status Quo Order or by the Supreme Court (SC) thru Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) or Preliminary Injunction.”
the LAD process.” “In the event that the Secretary revoked an existing Exemption, Exclusion or Conversion Order, the DAR shall immediately proceed with the LAD process up to installation notwithstanding the pendency of an appeal with the Office of the President (OP) or court unless suspended otherwise by the Secretary, OP or the SC” paragraph IV-G of Article IV she also suspended. Bistoyong clarifies that all other provisions of DAR Administrative Order No. 5 Series of 2017 shall remain in force and effect while the aforequoted provisions shall remain suspended unless recalled by the Office.
She cited that the PRFC shall convene and undertake the consultation and review of the policy enunciated in the said Administrative Order and shall ensure the involvement of the DAR field officials, the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) implementing Bistoyong also suspended agencies, as well as the stakeholders paragraph IV-E of Article III which from the landowners’ sector and the states that “the filing of applications sector of ARBs in the review process. for conversion or the pendency of conversion proceedings shall not forestall “The PRFC shall submit its final the LAD process. Thus, all applications for recommendations on the review of DAR conversion, involving agricultural lands or Administrative Order No. 5 (S. 2017) to pending acquisition proceedings, shall this Office on or before 1 March 2018,” be immediately denied to give way to she added. (DAR) 02 - 08 December, 2017
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Photo Gallery 1st Provincial Wide DRR-CCA Children’s Festival Villa Maria Luisa Hotel, Tandag City 05-07 December 2017
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