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4PS BUILD CHARACTER, CONFIDENCE FOR PARENT LEADERS VEGETABLE PRODUCTION UG MODULE LAND PREPARATION GIHISGUTAN SA IKADUHA KA ADLAW SA FARMERS FIELD SCHOOL
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ABONONG SWAK TUBAG SA PAGMAHAL SA ABONO
PROVINCIAL NEWS 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 MOA SIGNING FOR COCO DEVELOPMENT IN CARAGA REGION LIPATA FERRY TERMINAL GETS SAFETY SEAL CERTIFICATION
LTFRB AWARDS SNOC TO CORTES TOWN IN SURSUR DA-CARAGA SUPPORTS ACTION AGAINST HUNGER CENRO-BISLIG JOINS THE NATIONWIDE SIMULTANEOUS TREE PLANTING
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INCUMBENT SURSUR VICE-GOV, 4 OTHERS ARRESTED FOR ESTAFA
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POPCOM CARAGA GIPAHINGUSGAN ANG KAMPANYA BATOK KAGUTOM
KAWANGGAWA NG PNP AT MEDIA PARA SA MGA RESIDENTE SA MALAYONG BARANGAY SA AGUSAN DEL SUR 26IB EMBARKS NEW CHALLENGES ON ITS 38TH REACTIVATION ANNIVERSARY
MINDANAO NEWS
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MOBILE LAB FOR ASF DETECTION TO BE DEPLOYED IN MINDANAO
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MINDANAO REAPING ‘DIVIDENDS OF PEACE’: GALVEZ
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NATIONAL NEWS
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PCOO RECEIVES NEW BROADCAST EQUIPMENT FROM THE CHINESE EMBASSY PCOO’S ‘THE VIRTUAL PRESSER’ BAGS PHILIPPINE QUILL AWARD REMEMBER THE COUNTRY, MAINTAIN THE MOMENTUM IN DRUG FIGHT, PRESIDENT DUTERTE TELLS POLICE PRESIDENT DUTERTE TO FILIPINOS: SUPPORT THE COUNTRY’S NEW LEADERS
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CONTENTS
REGIONAL NEWS
INFOCUS
COVER
Caraga
Volume VI, No. 23 June 4-10, 2022
COVID-19 NEWS NO COVID-19 SURGE DUE TO NON-STOP VACCINATION: GALVEZ DOH EYES INCLUSION OF COVID VACCINATION IN PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS PH COVID-19 CASES DAILY AVERAGE FOR MAY 30-JUNE 5 DOWN BY 1.4%
Multi-sectoral forest protection committee in Caraga continues to implement programs to preserve the environment
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
The mining companies in Caraga region are eyeing to expand the bamboo plantation as part of their effort to continuously protect
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the environment and sustain the rich natural resources. The Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) - Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) led the planting of bamboo trees to some 836 hectares of allotted land in the region.
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According to Christie Apale of MGB-Caraga, amid the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the mining companies were able to manage the bamboo plantation.
More than 250 hectares of land were already planted with bamboo trees covering the first semester of 2021.
Apale.
Meanwhile, per report from the national greening program coordinator, more than “This is not for economic 183,000 hectares of land purposes, but for the were already planted protection of our with different variety of environment especially trees. (JPG/NCLM/PIAin the mining areas,” said Caraga)
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News Briefs The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Caraga through its Technology Empowerment for Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development (Tech4ED) Project sparked partnership with Technical Education And Skills Development Authority (TESDA) – Caraga and conducted a Two-day Virtual Digital Literacy Training. xx
124th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2022, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Caraga headed by regional director Atty. Joffrey Suyao, announced that there will be a Naliyagan Job Fair at the Naliyagan Grounds of Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. Along with this, the Boyad Road Show (Information Drive in support of World Day Against Child Labor), and livelihood release to 3 Projects will also be conducted at the same venue. The Caraga State University (CSU) Social Work Interns of the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) conducted their very first activity entitled “Child Protection and Development: Discussion on Substance Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse and Their Laws and Programs”, as they are now in the Implementation of Intervention Plan Phase of Case Management. (RRCYCaraga) Research Development Lead (RDLead) Engagement Formal Launch and Memorandum of Agreement Signing Ceremony between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Saint Joseph Institute and Technology (SJIT) held in Butuan City.
REGIONAL NEWS
4Ps build character, confidence for Parent Leaders
An empowered individual, a loving wife, and a responsible mother – these traits embody Rubelyn Caparo, a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) parent leader of Barangay Dulag, Butuan City. For 10 challenging years of being a 4Ps Parent Leader (PL), she harnessed her capacity to be a catalyst in serving her co-beneficiaries. As someone who has
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limited access to formal education, the DSWD training she attended as a volunteer has been a medium for her character development.
DAWAS (Dulag Water Association) Board of Trustees and President in Tagpulangi Elementary School Alumni and School Governing Council, wherein she Aside from being a PL, received a citation she was once a Daycare for her invaluable Worker for three (3) years cooperation, assistance, way back 2010-2012. She and support extended to was a member of the the success of the school Tagpulangi Lilo Farmers programs and projects Irrigators Association, Inc. implementation. in 2003 and eventually became the President An advocate for organic of the said association in farming, she served December 2020. In 2018, as Resource Speaker she became one of the for the Department of Caraga Infocus • June 4-10, 2022
Agriculture and National Irrigation Association in Barangay Dulag and has assisted City Link in the conduct of Family Development Session in Barangay Dulag throughout the years as a parent-leader especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The lessons I learned during the monthly Family Development Session are really helpful in reminding us of our role as parents, as well as to understand the difficulties our children are facing while growing up. I am so glad that my children also excel in their studies and actively participate in youth activities in the community and school,” Rubelyn said.
effective in encouraging his husband to work hard for the family.
Volunteering in their community brings As a wife and a partner, countless joy to Rubelyn. Through volunteerism, she learned that it she was able to develop takes two to tango. Her within herself the integrity husband Alrio would never be successful or be working with the people, able to achieve his plans especially the needy ones. They trust and for his family if Rubelyn learn a lot of things from was not supportive to her as well, and the other him. When the family way around. She is also was facing financial problems, Rubelyn made willing to delegate tasks to her fellow farmers and sure she found means Pantawid beneficiaries to assist her husband. Her helping hand was so when needed. Caraga Infocus • June 4-10, 2022
Above all, working as a volunteer heightened her influence and self-awareness which eventually gave her the confidence and power to work well with the people around her. “As a volunteer, I gained confidence and knowledge. Indeed, education comes in different ways. It is the mother of leadership,” Rubelyn shared. (Social Marketing Section/DSWD Field Office Caraga/PIACaraga)
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Vegetable Production ug Module Land Preparation gihisgutan sa ikaduha ka adlaw sa farmers field school
Abonong Swak Tubag sa Pagmahal sa Abono Sa tinguha nga matabangan ang mga mag-uuma sa humay luyo sa pagmahal sa presyo sa abono, subsob karon ang kampanya sa Department of Agriculture sa teknolohiya nga gitawag ug Abonong Swak! Swak sa Budget! Swak sa Humay!. Kagahapong adlawa, midangat si Dr. Rodolfo Estigoy, Senior Technical Adviser for Strategic Communications sa DACentral Office sa Dakbayan sa Butuan ug nakigtigum sa mga sakop sa Regional Technical Working Group alang sa Abonong Swak.
Gihingusgan sa Butuan City Agriculturist Office nga mabansay ang mga vegetable growers sa syudad sa Butuan kabahin sa vegetable production ug module land preparation atol sa ika duha nga adlaw sa Farmers Field School on Vegetable Production.
ang produksyon sa mga gulay ug uban pang high value crops aron mukita og sakto ang mga local famers sa syudad sa Butuan.
Sa training proper gipailawom sab ang mga vegetable growers sa examination aron makasiguro nga nasabtan ang dagan sa diskusyon Kini nga kalihukan subay sa ug naghimo og kaugalingong nursery pagpatuman sa Agriboost Project nga aron dinhi ipahigayon ang pagbansay usa sa prayoridad ni Mayor Ronnie sa produksyon. (Butuan City PIO/LGU Vicente Lagnada aron mapadaku Agusan del Norte)
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Sa maong tigum, gidayeg ni Dr. Estigoy ang OneDA Caraga Family gumikan sa mga inisyatibo nga gihimo aron mapromotar ang Abonong Swak sa lain-laing paagi. Gitaho ni Emmylou Tereso Presilda, hepe sa Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Section o RAFIS nga gikampanya sa DA-Caraga ang maong teknolohiya pinaagi sa pagsibya, pagprinta ug mga basahon, ug pinaagi sa social media, ug uban pang nakahan-ay nga
aktibidad uban sa presenya sa mga mag-uuma. Samtang ang ubang membro sa OneDA Family sama sa DA-ATI, DA-PhilRice ug DA-BSWM mipaambit usab nga ilang gipahibawo ang maong teknolohiya nunot sa ilang tagsatagsa ka mga kalihukan sa buhatan. Ang Abonong Swak, usa ka kampanya nga gibasi sa Balance Fertilization Strategy (BFS) diin gihatagan ug kahigayunan ang mga mag-uuma sa pagpili sa lain-laing kombinasyon o gitawag ug combo sigun sa budget ug gitinguha nga ani pinaagi sa paggamit ug inorganic ug organic nga abono. Tuyo niini nga mamenusan ang galastuhan sa pagpalit ug kemikal nga abono apan mahatag gihapon
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ang gikinahanglang sustansya sa humay pinaagi sa kombinasyon sa organic ug inorganic nga abono. Gitataw ni Dr. Estigoy nga dili rason ang kamahal sa abono nga dili na ihatag sa tanum ang iyang gikinahanglan sanglit adunay pamaagi nga makatabang sa mga mag-uuma nga makabot gihapon ang gidahum nga abot sa pagtikad sa kahumayan pinaagi sa pag-adaptar sa Abonong Swak! Nunot niini, ang DACaraga pinaagi sa Rice Program magpahigayon ug technology demonstration o techno demo sa lima ka probinsya sa rehiyon aron makita sa mga maguuma ang bentaha sa pag-adaptar sa Balance Fertilization Strategy. (DA Caraga/PIA Caraga)
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MOA Signing for coco development in Caraga Region
PROVINCIAL NEWS
The Department of Agriculture (DA) through OneDA Caraga teamed up with Surigao State College of Technology (SSCT) in developing the coconut industry in Caraga Region. The collaboration ignited with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the establishment of the Crop-Livestock Comprehensive Farming System and Coconut
Seed Farm Technology Demonstration to be established at SSCT Mainit Campus in the town of Mainit, Surigao del Norte. The MOA was inked through Engr. Ricardo M. Oñate, Jr., Department of Agriculture-Caraga Regional Executive Director; Joel Oclarit, Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Caraga Regional Manager; Fil Victor Babanto,
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Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Center Director represented by Planning Officer Nena Lomuntad; and Dr. Gregorio Gamboa, Jr., SSCT President. PCA Manager Oclarit said that the MOA will pave the way for the establishment of the coco seed farm at the soonest possible time on the 20 hectares of land committed by SSCT to produce high-yielding
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Lipata Ferry Terminal Gets Safety Seal Certification
planting materials. He added that PCA will provide the mother planting materials and technical assistance as a start-up and SSCT will manage the project.
The Lipata Ferry Terminal in Surigao City got the much-coveted Safety Seal Certification for compliance and adherence with the minimum public health standards set forth by the government to contain the spread of COVID 19 and prevent future surges.
“It is an advantage for the coconut farmers in the region since soon we will have our own source of planting materials, unlike today, that we will source it out from other regions, so farmers can assure quality,” Oclarit added.
The Safety Seal was given recently by an inspectorate team composed of representatives from the Surigao del Norte Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) , Philippine National Police (PNP) Surigao City, and Surigao City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
He also said that aside from being a coconut seed farm, the project will also serve as a research area for students and other interested stakeholders. Marco Antonio Morido, High-Value Crops Development Program Coordinator said that DA-Caraga will support the project through the provisions of planting materials to be intercropped with coconut and livestock animals, as well as monitor the progress of the project. ATI on the other hand
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will provide technical assistance through training and other related extension services. Also witnessed during the signing ceremony were Christopher Lindo, Chairperson of the Regional Agriculture and
after conducting an on-site ocular inspection and verification of the terminal’s buildings and physical facilities. Terminal Management Office (TMO) of Lipata Manager Allan P. Yap received the seal on behalf of the Philippine Ports Authority – Port
Fishery Council (RAFC); Rebecca Reyes Atega, Regional Technical Director for Operations; Ruby Ann Lagahit, Provincial Agriculturist of Surigao del Norte; and other visitors. (DACaraga/PIA- Surigao del Norte)
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Management Office Surigao. The Safety Seal Certification is a voluntary certification scheme to affirm that an establishment is compliant with the minimum public health standards set by the government. It aims to increase the compliance of establishments to the strict implementation of public health standards and increase public confidence as the country reopens the economy. (PPA-PMO Surigao City/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
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LTFRB awards SNOC to Cortes town in SurSur The local government unit (LGU) of Cortes, Surigao del Sur received the award of the Special Notice of Compliance (SNOC) from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) - Caraga on June 8, 202, as the lgu complied with the formulation of the Local Public Transportation Route Plan (LPTRP) of the municipality.
minimum requirement prescribed for the issuance of Public He commended the Utility Vehicle (PUV) lgu for the efforts, franchises. The LPTRP perseverance, and crafted by the LGUs Cortes Mayor Josie cooperation in complying and further evaluated Bonifacio received the by the Department of SNOC from LTFRB Regional with the route plan required by the Omnibus Transportation (DOTr), Director Jhorgene Franchising Guidelines LTFRB, and Transport Paronia, witnessed by and Department of and Traffic Planners Inc. the personnel from the the Interior and Local (TTPI). Consequently, the Municipal Planning and Government (DILG) LGUs that successfully Development Office - Department of complied with the (MPDO) of Cortes, Surigao del Sur, members Transportation (DOTr) Joint Local Public Transport Memorandum Circular Route Plan (LPTRP) are of Cortes Transport No. 01 series of 2017. awarded with the Notice Service Cooperative of Compliance/Special (CORTRANSCO), The official added Notice of Compliance and personnel from that team effort is an (NOC/SNOC). Public Utility Vehicle inspiration to the LTFRB Modernization Program to better improve the The LGU of Cortes is the - Regional Project lives of the commuters second municipality in Management Office by holistically changing Surigao del Sur province (PUVMP-RPMO) Caraga. the land transportation to receive the award Director Paronia system. of SNOC. (NGPB/LTFRBcongratulated the LGU Caraga/PIA-Surigao del of Cortes for having The LPTRP shall be the Sur) successfully crafted
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the LPTRP of the said municipality.
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DA-Caraga supports action against hunger In support of the universal effort to end hunger, the Department of Agriculture (DA) - Caraga supported women’s organizations in Surigao del Sur to have a start-up livelihood through chicken production project. Armando Ortiz, Senior Science Research Specialist of DA-Tagbina Research and Experiment Station (RES) disclosed that 400 heads of chicks were distributed to seven (7) women associations in Surigao del Sur on June 6, 2022. “The recipients were women associations of Ipil, Agsam, Bunga, Gamuton 1 and 2, Catupgas of
Barangay Nurcia all of the town of Lanuza, and Banas of Lianga, Surigao del Sur,” Ortiz narrated. The provisions of the said project are in collaboration with the Action Against Hunger, a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger- envisioning a world without hunger. The turnover of 400 heads of chicks to the recipients was attended by Municipal Agriculturist Marin E. Camacho of Lanuza, Action Against Hunger Representative Roger B. Dejon, Rolito Antonio F. Trinidad head
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of the Municipal Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO), and Armando A. Ortiz of DA-Caraga. “The 400 heads of chicks are on top of the previous support from DA-Caraga since last year through the Livestock Section of the Field Operations Division,” he added. Aside from the provision of chicks, DA-Caraga also extended technical aspects such as the feeding guide and the model design of the freerange chicken housing with net enclosure. (NGPB/ Photo credit to Armando Ortiz/DA-Caraga/PIASurigao del Sur)
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CENRO-Bislig joins the nationwide simultaneous tree planting
28 micro enterprises receive livelihood kits from DTI in SurSur
In line with the celebration of the 2022 Philippine Environment Month, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Community Environment and Natural Resources Office Bislig (DENR CENRO-Bislig) headed by CENR Officer Nathaniel Racho had successfully conducted a Simultaneous Tree Planting Activity on June 8, 2022, in Sitio Sote, Barangay Burboanan, Bislig City.
Some 28 micro enterprises, beneficiaries of the Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa program (PPG) received the livelihood kits from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Surigao del Sur Provincial Office recently held in Brgy. Ban-as, Lianga, and Brgy. Tambis, Barobo respectively all of this province.
namely: Nato, White Lauan, Kamagong, Narra, Mayapis, Almon and Sagimsim, were planted in the area.
Coronet Wood Industries Incorporated, Philippine Ports Authority, LGUBislig thru its City ENRO, MATRICOSO, Andres Soriano College of Bislig (ASCOB), and North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU)-Bislig Campus.
Some 226 participants composed of 110 females and 116 Males participated in the activity.
The participants of the event were representatives from the different government agencies, and partner stakeholders, including A report revealed that at the academe namely: My Plywood Sustainable least 2,500 seedlings of Resource Corporation, Indigenous tree species
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The activities for this month’s celebration encourage a collective and transformative action on a global scale to protect and restore our only planet Earth (NGPB/with a report from CENRO-Bislig/PIASurigao del Sur)
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The Chief Trade and Industry Development Specialist Bema Theresa Vasquez on her message highlighted the importance of
the program and encouraged them to properly manage and expand the livelihood provided by the government. Also, the barangay captains of Ban-as Hon. Kordel Sarceda and barangay Tambis Hon. Francisca Alguzar has expressed their gratitude to DTI for assisting microenterprises in their respective barangays and encouraged beneficiaries to utilize the grant and knowledge to improve their businesses. The Pangkabuhayan sa
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Pagbangon at Ginhawa program aimed to assist individuals and families who are beneficiaries of the balik probinsya program and those affected by calamities. The program will capacitate the beneficiaries with business management tools and provide them with P8,000.00 worth of livelihood support to help them recover and/or restart their businesses, it was learned. (with report from Cresal Grace Malabanan, DTI/PIASurigao del Sur)
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Incumbent SurSur Vice-Gov, 4 others arrested for estafa
of 1851 A Vasquez St., Heritage Condominium, Malate, Manila; and
Caramat
Incumbent Surigao del Sur Vice-Governor Librado C. Navarro was reportedly arrested by Surigao del Sur police along with other four (4) wanted persons involved in the alleged investment scheme under the name of D.M.T. DEMETER C. L AGRI-PRODUCTS Corporation on Thursday, June 9. According to the report from the authorities,
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the said official was first arrested on March 17 of this year over two cases of estafa, but he was then freed few days before the May 2022 national and local elections.
as follows: ● Letecia T. Navarro, 55 years old, resident of Brgy. Arorogan, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur;
Police Regional Office 13 Director Police Brigadier Gen Romeo Caramat Jr revealed the other four identified persons involved in the alleged investment scheme are
● Estev Cirene M. Macheca, 33 years old, a resident of Purok 2, Brgy. Poblacion, Lianga, Surigao del Sur; ● Suad Asad G. Fayyad, 24 years old, a resident
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● Lafi Asad G. Fayyad, 25 years old, a resident of 1851 A. Vasquez St. Heritage Condominium, Malate, Manila. The said personalities are the respondents to a Warrant of Arrest issued by Regional Trial Court, 11th Judicial Region, Branch 28 Lianga, Surigao del Sur for Syndicated Estafa under PD 1689 is related to Article 315, 4th paragraph, (2) (A) of the RPC under Criminal Case No. 22-4113 dated June 7, 2022. There is a recommended bail bond of Php120,000.00 that was bared
accordingly. Meanwhile, the government official, along with Suad Asad and Lafi Asad, also faces charges for two counts of violation of Section 8.1 with Section 73 of R.A. No. 8799, otherwise known as “The Securities Regulations Code” under Criminal Case Nos. 2022-8670 and 2022-8671 dated June 7, 2022, issued by Regional Trial Court, 10th Judicial Region, Branch 27, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, with Php50,000.00 bail recommended for each case. Police Brigadier Gen Caramat reminded the
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public not to be enticed by people or businesses that would promise big interests. “Those who offer impossible returns are fraud, he said. This serves as a stern warning to those still involved in scams and who continue to take advantage and deceive others; you will have a place in jail,” RD Caramat stressed. The report said that all the arrested persons are placed in the custody of Lianga police in Surigao del Sur, pending the return of the arrest warrants to the issuing court of origin, it was learned. (NGPB/PIASurigao del Sur)
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POPCOM Caraga gipahingusgan ang kampanya batok kagutom Team Meeting nga gipahigayon sa EPAHP Regional Program Management Office (RPMO) pinaagi sa Google Meet.
Ang rehiyonal na buhatan sa Commission on Population and Development nagpadayon ang lig-on nga pasalig na wagtangon ang kagutom ug kakabus sa rehiyon. Ang Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) nga gidumala sa Department of Social and Welfare Development, gitumong ang pagsulbad sa
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mahinungdanong mga hagit sa sosyal ug ekonomikanhong inclusibong pagtubo para masiguro ang seguridad sa pagkaon ug mapalambo ang kalidad sa kinabuhi sa mga Pilipino. Ang POPCOM Caraga, girepresentaran ni Ms. Rutchie C. Saluta, Information Officer III, misalmot sa Regional Convergence
Gipasiugda sa maong meeting ang EPAHP Implementation updates, presentasyon sa of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Department of Agriculture – Agriculture Training Institute (DAATI), and Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) isip mga bagong dugang nga mga kaubang ahensya ug ang pagpaila-ila sa mga bag-ong EPAHP RPMO staff. Ang kolaborasyon nga mga paningkamot sa EPAHP partners nagpasabot og panaghiusa ug panag-uyon sa mga importanteng serbisyo para sa kalambuan sa programa sa rehiyon sa Caraga. (POPCOM Caraga/PIA Caraga) Caraga Infocus • June 4-10, 2022
Kawanggawa ng PNP at Media para sa mga residente sa malayong barangay sa Agusan del Sur Ni Jennifer P. Gaitano
Mahirap man ang kalagayan ng mga residente lalo na ng nasa malalayong barangay dahil sa coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, hindi pa rin sila nawawalan ng pagasa dahil hanggang sa ngayon ay patuloy pa rin ang pagpapa-abot ng tulong ng gobyerno kasama ng iba pang Community Outreach sektor sa kani-kanilang Program para sa mga lugar. residente doon. Isa na dito ang Barangay Sabang Gibong sa Talacogon, Agusan del Sur kung saan kailangan pang lakbayin sa pamamagitan ng bangka ang nasabing lugar. Hindi nagdalawang isip ang kawani ng Philippine National Police (PNP) sa Agusan del Sur kasama ang Agusan Media Club sa pagbigay ng relief assistance at nagsagawa ng
“Maraming salamat sa tulong na ipinagkaloob ng Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office dito Dahil dito, laking tuwa ni sa aming lugar. Sana punong barangay na si ay magpatuloy po ang Felifa Goloran, dahil sa inyong pagbigay tulong regalong hatid ng PNP at sa amin,” ani ni Goloran. Agusan Media Club sa kanilang mga residente. Binigyang-diin naman Tumanggap sila ng ni Police Colonel Jovito food packs, nutri-bun at Canlapan, acting chocolates naman para provincial director, na sa mga bata. handa ang PNP hindi lamang sa pagsiguro sa Ang Barangay kapakanan at kaligtasan Sabang Gibong ay ng mga mamamayan, madalas nakararanas maging sa pagbigay ng pagbaha kaya tulong nito sa mga nawawalan rin ng nangangailangan. (JPG/ kuryente. PIA-Agusan del Sur)
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26IB embarks new challenges on its 38th Reactivation Anniversary
26IB embarks new challenges on its 38th Reactivation Anniversary TALACOGON, AGUSAN DEL SUR – The 26th Infantry (Ever Onward)
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Battalion celebrates another milestone of serving the people in Agusan del Sur on 01 June 2022 with the theme “Ika-38 Taong
Paglilingkod Tungo sa Kapayapaan at Maunlad na Pamayanan”. Along with the 38th Reactivation Anniversary, the major highlights of the activity were the Donning of Ranks to 21 personnel of this unit who were promoted to the next higher rank, the Awarding of Plaques to Retiring Personnel, and the Awarding of Plaques to Stakeholders of this unit. Caraga Infocus • June 4-10, 2022
The donned Ever Onward troopers were composed of three (3) Officers who were promoted to the rank of First Lieutenants, five (5) Sergeants, 11 Corporals, and two (2) Private First Class. Also, a Thanks giving Mass was held in the unit to gratify the Almighty Father for the 38th year of abundance and prosperity in serving the people presided by Reverend Father Jon E. Cajigas of St. Stanislao de Kostka, Parish of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. The unit was grateful to all stakeholders and partners who took part to realize the activity with its objective to build an atmosphere of cooperation, kindness, and harmonious relationship among the stakeholders and partner agencies that contributed to the overall accomplishment of the unit’s mission. In a statement, Lt. Col Reynald Romel A Goce, the Battalion Commander of the 26th Infantry Battalion, expressed his gratitude for the continuous
support and involvement of all partner agencies and stakeholders in the Battalion Campaign which led to the overall accomplishment of the unit’s mission in the Province of Agusan del Sur, “Everything was made possible because of the generous support of our partners, rest assured that the unit will remain active and ready to work with the local government units of Agusan del Sur for peace, security and development” he said. I personally congratulate my subordinates for their well-deserved promotion, this embarks new challenges and greater responsibilities as you go up the ladder of your military service, I am confident on your ability to adapt accordingly as we focus on our mission,
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and neutralize all kinds of threats in our area of operation, including our collaborative efforts with the LGUs to foster a whole of nation approach,” he added. Several stakeholders were present during the event to include Hon. Alfelito M. Bascug, Representative, 1st District of Agusan del Sur; Hon. Santiago B. Cane Jr, Governor in the province of Agusan del Sur; Hon. Jesryl E. Masendo, Board Member, Agusan del Sur; Hon. Pauline Marie R. Masendo, the Municipal Mayor of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur; Local Government Units’ representatives; other partner agencies; private individuals; and business sector. (2Lt Kayce M Abuan, CMO officer, 26IB/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)
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Mobile lab for ASF detection to be deployed in Mindanao A mobile laboratory for the detection of the African swine fever (ASF) is currently being developed and will be deployed in Mindanao, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Wednesday.
MINDANAO NEWS
“The BioAssets Corporation is setting up a high containment laboratory unit that will be deployed in Mindanao. This laboratory will help veterinarians and farmers to have the diagnostics, so they could immediately respond to a disease outbreak,” DOST Undersecretary Rowena Guevara said in a public briefing. This project of the BioAssets Corporation was funded by the DOST for PHP15.95 million. Guevara pointed out that detecting the ASF fast and having an accessible laboratory would lessen the number of pigs that would have to be killed. “At present, when you need to test a suspected ASF case, you would get a sample and bring it to a laboratory. We will do it the other way -- the laboratory will go to where there are suspected ASF cases,” she
(PNA file photo)
said. “Alam naman natin ang mga patakaran ng Department of Agriculture (DA) tungkol dito sa ASF, kaya kung makaka-respond kaagad itong laboratory, mas mapapabilis ang aksiyon at mas kaunti na lang ang ating mga kailangang patayin na mga baboy (We know the DA’s rules with regard to ASF, so a mobile laboratory would hasten the response and would lessen the number of pigs to be killed),” she said. Guevara said she was referring to the DA’s rule that once ASF was detected, all the other pigs within a onekilometer distance should be culled. “If there will be a detection kit, there will be no need to kill all the other pigs. You could detect which
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among them is infected,” she said. Guevara said there are currently two ASF detection kits. One is the ASFV Nanogold which is still being developed and needs to be registered. The other one was made by a DOSTattached agency. The latter is based on a real-time polymerase chain reaction or PCR, and could be used for certification, according to Guevara. The official said the ASF really made the public feel the increasing prices of pork. “This is why our scientists wanted to develop (an ASF) diagnostic kit, and they would also want to develop a vaccine against ASF,” she said. (PNA/ Ma. Cristina Arayata)
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Mindanao reaping ‘dividends of peace’: Galvez
of stable peace and order conditions,” Galvez said. “The region has now become a show window of peace and development. It has certainly come a long way since the days when investors shied away from the area because they were unsure of their safety. This is now a thing of the past.”
PRISTINE BEAUTY. An aerial shot of one of the majestic white-sand islands in Tawi-Tawi province located in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Mindanao is reaping “dividends of peace”, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, now the second fastest-growing region in the country in terms of economic activity, according to Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity. (Screengrab from Project Lupad)
Mindanao is reaping “dividends of peace”, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), now the second fastest-growing region in the country in terms of economic activity, according to Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., Presidential Adviser on Peace,
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Reconciliation and Unity, on Wednesday. In a statement, Galvez said BARMM’s economy grew by 7.5 percent in 2021, a “remarkable” feat amid the pandemic, a testament of the region’s vast economic potential. “This is not only a testament of the region’s vast economic potential but also an indication
Reacting to journalist Raissa Robles’ Twitter post on June 2, Galvez said putting Mindanao in a bad light is “worrisome.” Galvez raised concerns after Robles questioned the preparedness of Mindanao areas to secure foreign tourists against the rebel Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Robles’ tweet came after incoming Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco laid down her plans to further open up Mindanao for foreign travelers. “We are not quite sure about Ms. Robles’ intentions but she is instilling fear among
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local and foreign travelers who wish to visit Mindanao. By doing so, she is creating a negative image of the place in the public’s eye which I find worrisome,” Galvez said.
Galvez said the significant decline in violent incidents in the Sulu archipelago was noticeable following the heightened presence of military forces within communities.
surrendered and are now living peacefully with their families. They no longer have the influence over the communities, particularly in Basilan and TawiTawi,” he said.
Galvez said the negative views thrown by Robles about Mindanao as a whole must be “unfair” to the current and previous administrations, local government units (LGUs), and the security sector that “have been working very hard to put an end to Mindanao conflict” for years.
“Particularly through the military brigades and battalions that have been strategically deployed in the island provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi,” he added.
During his stint as an active military member, Galvez said he personally saw and felt the determination of LGUs and their communities to get rid of lawless elements, address the roots of armed violence, and bring genuine peace and sustainable development within their localities.
The same stakeholders were “tireless and relentless” in improving the overall peace and order situation in Mindanao, he added. “Ms. Robles claims that she has been covering terrorism in Mindanao for the longest time. If this is the case, then she must know that the attacks perpetrated by terror groups have significantly gone down during the term of President [Rodrigo] Duterte,” Galvez said. Decline in violent incidents
“As the former commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), we focused on addressing the threat posed by the ASG and other terror groups by making our presence felt and working closely with LGUs to ensure peace and security in their areas,” Galvez said. The efforts resulted in many ASG members returning to the folds of the law and now embracing a peaceful life. “The numbers of the ASG are dwindling. Hundreds have already
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“Having previously worked closely with local chief executives and other community leaders for many years, I could really sense their commitment and desire to present their areas in a better, more positive light. There was even a catchphrase: from terrorism to tourism,” he added. Galvez said Robles could be trying to implore images of the “wild, wild west” when describing Mindanao, but in reality, “this island region is now
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emerging as a leading eco-tourism, trading and commercial hub.” “This is an anachronistic way of picturing Mindanao. It is a throwback to the Mindanao of old when armed encounters used to be a regular occurrence. This is the image of Mindanao which we would like to put behind because genuine peace is now upon us,” he added.
built-in 1380 which is a testament to the area’s rich cultural heritage,” he said, noting that the economic activities in the BARMM have increased over the past years.
administration,” he added.
“One of which is the opening of the direct route of Philippine Airlines from Cotabato City to Bongao, TawiTawi. The maiden flight is scheduled to be on June 9. It is the first flight within BARMM,” he cited.
Galvez is disheartened when hearing “generalized narratives that peace and security conditions in the island region remain volatile.”
“We know that it is a cardinal rule among journalists to be fair, factual, and accurate in their reportage. It is therefore disappointing when a member of the press who professes to Collaborative peace uphold these very same efforts Galvez likewise principles takes the attributed this turnaround opposite path,” Galvez Galvez said the to the major gains said. concerted efforts of LGUs achieved under the in Mindanao, particularly Bangsamoro peace Galvez said Robles those in the Tawi-Tawi, to process, particularly should visit the Mindanao highlight the vast ecoin the successful areas first, before tourism potential of their implementation of claiming unsolicited areas “have started to Bangsamoro peace narratives about peace pay dividends.” agreements. and order situation in the island region. He said the Sulu “Under the Duterte archipelago, Basilan Administration and “I, therefore, invite Ms. and Tawi-Tawi can boast previous administrations, Robles to visit Mindanao of world-class quality the foundations of and see for herself the and pristine beaches, peace have been real peace and security mangrove forests, and laid in Mindanao situation in the island majestic sandbars. wherein sustainable region. The visit will development can take provide her with realities “These areas also take root. This is the legacy on the ground. After her pride in their historical of peace we would like visit, who knows, she may attractions. In Tawi-Tawi, to leave behind and have a change in heart,” you have the Sheikh hopefully, be sustained he said. (PNA/Lade Jean Makhdum Mosque by the incoming Kabagani)
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PCOO receives new broadcast equipment from the Chinese Embassy
PCOO. Thank you for the gesture,” he said. Part of the donation is a 10-kilowatt FM band digital audio broadcasting transmitter that will be placed in the Government Communications Academy in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, once the construction of the facility is completed. Secretary Andanar noted that the equipment will help realize the goals of the PCOO in modernizing government media assets.
The Presidential Communications Operations Office on Tuesday received new broadcast equipment from the Government of the People’s Republic of China, through the Chinese Embassy here. This is the final batch of broadcast equipment delivered to the Philippines donated by China back in 2018
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amounting to P140 million. In his message, PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar thanked Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian for the generous gesture of China in helping build the legacy of the Duterte Administration not only in terms of infrastructure and COVID-19 response, but also in modernizing
“I hope to see more of the dreams and aspirations we have toiled for PCOO and its attached agencies in the past six years come into fruition. Some of these may not be completed as we step out of office, but still it is my pleasure to be part of the team that has initiated bold transformation for the agency,” he said. Other equipment will be distributed to radio stations of the Philippine Broadcasting Service (PBS) across the country, including in Davao and
Cebu. Ambassador Hung Xilian commended the PCOO for its efforts in the past six years in providing services to the people and promoting understanding between China and the Philippines. “We should seize the good momentum of China-Philippine relations. [Let’s] optimize the role of media as the bridge between our two countries and peoples, and strengthen China-Philippines media cooperation,” he said.
the information delivery services of the Philippine government. “This is part of the Duterte Legacy and you are part in building these legacies – beyond the structures and buildings, beyond the vaccines that we have accepted from the People’s Republic of China all the way to the transmitters that you donated to the
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PCOO’s ‘The Virtual Presser’ bags Philippine Quill Award With less than a month remaining, the Presidential Communications Operations Office clinched another recognition for its innovation in delivering information to the public and in engaging with local and international media partners.
“It is an innovation ahead of its time. This program has been pivotal most especially during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when the conduct of face-toface press conferences and briefings were not allowed,” Assistant Secretary for Global Media and Public Affairs JV Arcena said.
This time, “The Virtual Presser” bagged an award in the Communications Management Division – Media Relations category at the 19th Philippine Quill Awards. “This award recognizes our efforts in innovating our program not just for the Filipino people, but also for our media partners in the country and across the globe. The Virtual Presser allows our borderless interaction with the government, and local and international media,” PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar said.
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video platform where the Philippine government engages with the international media to promote priority policy messages.
Secretary Andanar also added that the Virtual Presser serves as a conduit to fill the gap between the Philippine government and the media and as an avenue to respond to pressing issues in the country relevant to the international stage.
media based abroad. It helped prevent disinformation and misconceptions on our government policies and actions,” he said.
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Assistant Secretary Arcena, who is also the host and creator of the program, pointed out that this media engagement innovation was also repurposed for many other virtual pressers from other national government agencies during the pandemic.
various industries.
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the highest professional standards and practice of exceptional quality and innovation in the organization and business communication. It advocates for continued professional growth and learning and communication excellence, linking practitioners in the Philippines with colleagues and practices worldwide.
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Remember the country, maintain the momentum in drug fight, President Duterte tells police
the police had to police its own ranks,” he said. “I would encourage the PNP na to remember their country irrespective of kaming mga leaders kung sino, dumadaan lang man kami. We are just a passing scene sa ating national — sa history natin.” President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with key government officials at the Arcadia Active Lifestyle Center in Matina, Davao City on June 6, 2022. RICHARD MADELO/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has asked law enforcers to always remember the country’s welfare and maintain the momentum in the ongoing fight against the proliferation of illegal drugs. In his Talk to the People program aired on
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Monday night, President Duterte has expressed fear that the drug trade will continue in the country because of the huge amount of money involved.
small window to operate.
“Mayroon na lang tayong pinakamaliit na window to operate at ‘yun ang… Mabuti na lang our institutions are there really. I still trust the The President said current police. Mayroong mga drugs transactions now scalawags, mayroon ring run into billions of pesos nasa droga pero they — and the country only has a few of them. And yet Caraga Infocus • June 4-10, 2022
“Huwag lang sana ninyong bitawan ‘yung fervor ninyo sa inyong puso na huwag — despite or in spite kung sino ang ano, paalis na ako. Try to maintain your momentum against the drug problem.” Aside from the police, he also called on the military to throw its
support in the drug fight, stressing the danger posed by illegal narcotics especially to the young generation of Filipinos.
authorities while 2,463 were arrested. Four individuals lost their lives during the operations.
“Ito po ay sa loob lamang ng dalawang Interior Secretary linggo. At halos bawat Eduardo Año reported araw po nag-a-average that law enforcement tayo ng mga anim agencies such as hanggang walong Philippine National Police buy-bust operation (PNP), Philippine Drug na nagaganap kada Enforcement Agency araw,” Año told the (PDEA), and the National President. Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have conducted a “So sana po sa susunod total of 1,772 anti-drug na administrasyon, ang operations in the last two ating kampanya laban weeks and confiscated sa iligal na droga ay less than P1 billion worth tuloy-tuloy po dahil of shabu and marijuana. nakikita po natin na talagang laganap pa rin As a result of those ang mga ginagawang operations, 69 people drug operation ng mga surrendered to the drug syndicate.” PND
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President Duterte to Filipinos: Support the country’s new leaders called on Filipinos to give the new set of leaders goodwill and best wishes so they could lead the country toward a better future. He also thanked the Filipino public for trusting his administration.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with key government officials at the Arcadia Active Lifestyle Center in Matina, Davao City on June 6, 2022. JOEY DALUMPINES/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
As his term draws to a close, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte urged the Filipino people on Monday to rally behind the country’s new leaders to enable them to continue building on the gains that his administration has achieved. The President assured the public that his administration is both “ready and eager” for the transition of power to the incoming leaders this June 30, adding the process “will be smooth and peaceful as we want the next administration to succeed for the benefit of the country”.
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“We must all be united in confronting the issues ahead of us. We have no room for politicking or go into a divisive exercise in whatever endeavors that you can think of just to divide the country, huwag nating gawain ‘yan,” he said during his regular Talk to the People program. “Various challenges, both natural and manmade, also continue to test our resolve as a nation and a people. Let us continue to unite and show compassion with one another so we may overcome all of these challenges,” he added. President Duterte also
His term has been fruitful and productive with the help of the people and all sectors that could be the key in building a better future for the young generation, he noted. “Maraming-maraming salamat sa inyong pagbigay ng tiwala sa akin at we are going to retire,” he said. “I will be just in Davao. And if there’s a compelling need to talk, I will do it. But my drift is just really to retire quietly. No more politics for me.” The President said all he wanted is a better country for the current generation of Filipinos and the next, stressing his advocacy is to protect the welfare of young Filipinos. “At alam na ninyo kung ano ‘yan. I will not hesitate to — in action, I’m referring to sa droga at criminality. All intended to protect you,” he said. PND
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No Covid-19 surge due to non-stop vaccination: Galvez
DOH eyes inclusion of Covid vaccination in public health programs
The Philippines keeping coronavirus cases low and not recording a surge for months is a “major accomplishment” and a result of the government’s continuous vaccination activities nationwide, said Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 chief implementer.
The Department of Health (DOH) plans to institutionalize the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccination program into its regular programs for public health.
Latest data as of June 8 from the National Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC) showed that the Philippines has fully vaccinated 71,090,091 Filipinos with primary Covid-19 doses. About 14,355,799 eligible individuals received a third dose or first booster shot. “There has been no surge in infections recorded recently because of the continuous vaccination being carried out by local government units nationwide,” Galvez said in a recent interview. “This is a major accomplishment considering that there have been a lot of superspreader events in the past months, which include the national elections, Ramadan, Holy Week, the resumption of on-site work reporting, and the further easing of restrictions.” The Philippines only recorded 2,437 active Covid-19 cases
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as of Wednesday. “These positive developments will help more Filipinos bounce back from the health crisis, and enable the next administration to sustain and build on these gains,” Galvez said. The government has earlier targeted fully vaccinating at least 70 million Filipinos to achieve the country’s population protection against Covid-19, as approved by the World Health Organization (WHO). “Ang WHO po ay ay talagang tuwang-tuwa din dahil (The WHO is also happy because) there are only few countries who have accomplished ‘yung 70 million fully-vaccinated people. And isa po ang Pilipinas na sinasabi nilang
napakaganda ng pagarangkada sa vaccination (And they said the Philippines is one of the countries that have a good vaccination drive),” Galvez said. Galvez said the current Covid-19 situation in the country will help more Filipinos to bounce back into normalcy. “We were able to save more lives without compromising our economy. We are now on the road towards full recovery,” he added. “We are confident that the incoming administration will build upon these developments, sustain the government’s vaccination efforts, and effectively lead the nation to the new normal.” (PNA/Lade Jean Kabagani)
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In an online media forum Tuesday, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said they want the inoculation program against Covid-19 to be part of the routine work of the local governments or the local health units. “Kaya ‘yong mga malakihang bakunahan ay hindi na po natin masyadong ginagamit sa ngayon, binaba na po natin sa mga community ang ating vaccination centers. Mas malapit po ito sa ating mga komunidad, mas malapit sa mga tao, mas accessible sa kanila, mas magpapabakuna sila (We’re no longer using the large-scale vaccination centers now because we brought to the community the vaccination centers. When it’s closer to the community, it’s closer to the people, it’s more accessible to them, they’re more likely to get vaccinated),” she said.
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As of June 6, more than 69.5 million individuals, or 77 percent of the target eligible population have been fully vaccinated.
private clinics and doctors once Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers pursue their certificates of product registration.
About 14.3 million have received their first booster shot while 426,000 have been vaccinated with their second booster shot.
Salvaña said this would “decrease the amount of burden on the government.”
DOH – Technical Advisory Group member and infectious disease expert Dr. Edsel Salvaña noted bringing the centers closer to more targeted communities would make the country’s vaccination drive more efficient. More people could be inoculated through
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“Malaking tulong ‘yon and mas convenient rin (That’s a big help and more convenient also) if the people can get it from their doctors, the same way that any of these large vaccine programs in the country are already done by both the private and the public sectors,” he added. (PNA/Ma. Teresa Montemayor)
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PH Covid-19 cases daily average for May 30-June 5 down by 1.4%
The country’s daily average of Covid-19 cases went down to 185 from May 30 to June 5, or 1.4 percent lower than the previous week, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday. Cases averaged 188 per day from May 23 to 29. The latest case bulletin of the DOH showed that there are 1,295 new Covid-19 cases in the recent week.
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There was one verified death. For the same period, 16 cases were added to the tally of severe and critical infections, which went down to 599 from last week’s 679. Only 14.7 percent or 386 out of the 2,632 intensive care unit (ICU) beds are in use, while 18.1 percent or 4,031 out of 22,245 non-ICU beds are utilized.
To date, about 69,487,920 million or 77.2 percent of the country’s target population (90,005,357) are vaccinated against Covid-19, including 77.33 percent of 8,721,357 senior citizens. As of June 5, a total of 14,312,506 have received booster shots out of the total 69,487,920 who are fully vaccinated. (PNA/ Ma. Teresa Montemayor)
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