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Caraga stakeholders join nationwide simultaneous tree planting activity

In time with the 65th natal day of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the different stakeholders in Caraga region, actively took their part in the conduct of Nationwide Simultaneous Tree Planting Activity in the twelve identified planting sites by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in close coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Agriculture (DA), and other agencies.

2 Caraga stakeholders join nationwide simultaneous tree planting activity

3 Caraga stakeholders join nationwide simultaneous tree planting activity

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CARAGA STAKEHOLDERS

JOIN NATIONWIDE SIMULTANEOUS TREE PLANTING ACTIVITY

BY: JENNIFER P. GAITANO

In time with the 65th natal day of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the different stakeholders in Caraga region, actively took their part in the conduct of Nationwide Simultaneous Tree Planting Activity in the twelve identified planting sites by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in close coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Agriculture (DA), and other agencies.

Right before the start of the tree planting activity, a short program was conducted as early as 5:30 a.m. on September 13 at the Roadside within CARBDP Flood Control Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) located at Barangays Riverside, Mahogany, Banza, and Maug, all in Butuan City, which served as the regional planting site.

Regional Executive Director Nonito Tamayo of DENR-Caraga, bared that the 12 planting sites in the region are the following:

1) Sitio Malinao, Brgy.

Bonbon, Butuan City; 2) Sitio Makasihi, Brgy. amagong, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte; 3) Roadside within CARBDP Flood Control Project of DPWH located at Brgys. Baan Riverside, Mahogany, Banza and Maug, Butuan City; 4) Brgy. Puting Bato, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte; 5) Brgy. Pangaylan IP, Santiago, Agusan del Norte; 6) Brgy. Karaos, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur;

7) Brgy. Hawilian Tree Park, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur; 8) Brgy. Sinobong, Veruela, Agusan del Sur; 9) Km. 23, Brgy. Nuevo Trabajo, San Luis, Agusan del Sur; 10)

Brgy. Cagniog, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte; 11) Tinuyan Falls Protected Landscape, Brgy. Burboanan, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur; and 12) Brgy. Benglen, Basilisa, Dinagat Islands.

RED Tamayo said that this is one way also of showing support to PBBM’s administration especially in its effort to intensify implementation of significant programs that protect the environment and natural resources. He reiterated the importance of practicing proper waste segregation, Reduce/Reuse/Recycle, healthy lifestyle – exercise, and initiating other related activities for the protection of the natural resources.

“For the 12 planting sites in Caraga region, we targeted

some 12,000 seedlings to be planted – 1,000 seedlings per area, and we hope that the people in the community will help us in nurturing these seedlings. We have variety of seedlings prepared to include the bamboo, acacia, golden shower, seedlings belonging to endangered species like narra and among others,” added Tamayo.

Tamayo reiterated the importance of planting and nurturing trees. “Trees and shrubs improve soil and water conservation, store carbon, moderate local climate by providing shade, regulate temperature extremes, increase wildlife habitat and improve the land’s capacity to adapt to climate change. These are all benefits forests and shrubs offer the

environment and in turn, us,” he underscored.

Also, Aurelio “Datu Malinggat” Talinong, Jr., Tribal chieftain in Sitio Malinao, Brgy. Bonbon, Butuan City, expressed his gratitude to the different concerned government agencies for collaborating with various sectors including the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) community for this activity. He emphasized the need to plant more trees not only to protect the people of today’s generation but most especially for the next to come.

Tlogging activities, and the said tree planting activity was anchored on the theme “Buhayin ang Pangangalaga sa Kalikasan.” (JPG/PIACaraga)

1502nd RRIBn grabs 2nd place in 15RCDG DRRO challenge

BY: 2LT. ADONES L. APILADA

The Disaster Relief and Rescue Team of the 1502nd (Agusan del Sur) Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (1502 RRIBn) was declared winner in “Best in Basic Life Support/Bandaging”, “Best in Emergency Rescue Transfer”, and second (2nd) placer in “Disaster Relief and Rescue Operation (DRRO) Challenge” in the activity conducted by the 15th Regional Community Defense Group (15RCDG).

This is in commemoration

of the 39th Founding Anniversary of the Reserve Command (RESCOM), Philippine Army (PA), held on September 19 to 20, 2022, at Masao Beach, Butuan City.

The competition was participated by four Community Defense Centers (CDC) under the administration of 15RCDG, which comprised of 1501st (Agusan del Norte), 1502nd (Agusan del Sur), 1503rd (Surigao del Norte), and 1504th (Surigao del Sur).

Each CDC was

represented by one Organic personnel and eight Reservist personnel in the following events: Emergency Rescue Transfer, Bandaging, Knot Tying, 100 Meter Swimming, Rubber Boat Handling, and Water Rescue.

Meanwhile the over-all champion will represent Caraga Region to compete against all other Regional Community Defense Group under the RESCOM, PA in a nationwide competition. (2Lt Adones L. Apilada, 1502nd CDC, 15RCDG/PIA-Agusan del

Merkado publiko sa RTR, gi-turnover na

BY: KAREN DECAMOTA

Gi turn-over sa probinsyal nga panggamhanan sa Agusan del Norte ang Php20 milyones nga bagong duha ka andana nga merkado publiko sa lungsod sa Remedios T. Romualdez (RTR).

Mismo si Provincial Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante ang nanguna sa maong seremonya uban nila RTR Mayor Richard Daquipil, mga Sangguniang Bayan members, empleyado sa munisipyo, ug uban pa. Ang maong merkado publiko gi-dugangan og pundo gikan sa panudlanan sa probinsya nga Php10 million alang sa phase 2 sa panahon ni Kongresista Dale B. Corvera ug ang laing Php10 million gikan sa Department of Budget and ManagementLocal Government Support Fund (DBM-LGSF) sa phase 1. Sumala pa ni Gob. Amante, daku kaayo ni nga tabang sa pang ekonomikanhong aktibidades sa lungsod tungod makahatag kini og dugang local income sa munisipyo.

Paambit niya, talewala sa kagamay sa budget sa maong munisipyo isip 5th

class municipality, aduna gihapon namugna nga mga dagkong proyekto sa maong lungsod tungod sa panaghiusa sa mga lideres tali sa probinsya ug munisipyo.

Hangyo lang sa gobernador sa katawhan nga mag tinabangay ang matag usa alang sa kalambuan sa probinsya.

Gawas niini, gi-anunsyo usab ni Gob. Amante nga mag gahin og budget ang probinsya og Php15 million sunod tuig aron matabangan ang mga mag-uuma sa RTR. (Karen Decamota, hulagway kuha ni RFA, LGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

TEMPORARYONG TRABAHO

ALANG SA 500 NGA

MANGINGISDA OG TAMBAN, GIPAHILUNA NI KONGRESISTA

CORVERA

Gipahiluna sa buhatan ni Kongresista

Dale B. Corvera sa Second congressional district sa Agusan del Norte nga makahatag og temporaryong trabaho sa labing ubos 500 ka residente nga ang nag-unang pangita mao ang pagpangisda og tamban ug labing apektado sa dakung pagkunhod sa kuha sa maong isda niining higayona.

Kadaghanan sa mga mangingisda og tamban sa Agusan del Norte naa sa mga lungsod sa Tubay, Magallanes, Buenavista, Nasipit, Carmen ug sa Syudad sa Cabadbaran.

Mahinumdoman nga nasayran ni Kongresista Corvera ang lisud nga kahimtang sa mga mangingisda og tamban karon samtang nakigkulokabildo sa mga residente sa Barangay Calibunan sa Cabadbaran City sa miaging �emana.

Isip tubag sa maong kahimtang gisulatan sa kongresista ang Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) pagpakisayod unsa ang mahimong aksyon sa ahensya sa maong concern.

Naay gisugyot ang BFAR nga mga

aksyon sama sa paglimita sa katas-on sa pukot aron malikayan ang overfishing ug pagdili na sa gamay ra kaayo ang mata nga pukot aron dili maapil ang mga gagmay pa, mga long term nga mga aksyon nga kinhanglan gyod himoon.

Apan gitan-aw ni Kongresista Corvera nga nagkinahanglan ang mga apektadong mangingisda og tamban og hinanaling suporta aron matabangan paglabang sa ilang kalisud karon. Kini ang hinungda bag-o lamang ubos programang Tulong Panghapbuhay sa Tulong Panghapbuhay sa Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers (TUPAD) nga gidumala sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Ubos sa TUPAD makatrabaho ang apektadong mangingisda sulod sa 15 ka adlaw sa sweldo nga Php350 ang adlaw. (Hala Bira Sa Kongreso/PIA Agusan del Norte)

Kadaghanan sa mga mangingisda og tamban

KONGRESISTA

sa Agusan del Norte naa sa mga lungsod sa Tubay, Magallanes, Buenavista, Nasipit, Carmen ug sa Syudad sa Cabadbaran.

Mahinumdoman nga nasayran ni Kongresista Corvera ang lisud nga kahimtang sa mga mangingisda og tamban karon samtang nakigkulokabildo sa mga residente sa Barangay Calibunan sa Cabadbaran City sa miaging �emana. Isip tubag sa maong kahimtang gisulatan sa kongresista ang Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) pagpakisayod unsa ang mahimong aksyon sa ahensya sa maong concern. Naay gisugyot ang BFAR nga mga aksyon sama sa paglimita sa katas-on sa pukot aron malikayan ang overfishing ug pagdili na sa gamay ra kaayo ang mata nga pukot aron dili maapil ang mga gagmay pa, mga long term nga mga aksyon nga kinhanglan gyod himoon.

Apan gitan-aw ni Kongresista Corvera nga nagkinahanglan ang mga apektadong mangingisda og tamban og hinanaling suporta aron matabangan paglabang sa ilang kalisud karon. Kini ang hinungda Php350 ang adlaw. (Hala Bira Sa Kongreso/PIA Agusan del Norte)

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) of Agusan del Sur dispensed financial allowances worth of thirty-nine thousand pesos (PhP39,000.00) to 15 Former Rebels (FRs) of the 26th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army on September 2, 2022.

Each of them received two thousand six hundred pesos (PhP2,600.00), as their scholarship allowance during the 10-day Land Preparation for Agricultural Crops Production leading to Agricultural Crops Production National Certificate (NC) III Training that started last August 09, 2022 and subsequently concluded on August 23 2022.

“Dili kamahayan ang among pag balik sa sabakan sa goberno, kung diin kami naka dawat sa lain-laing benepesyo ug programa na gikan sa nagka daiyang ahensya sa panggamhanan ilabi na sa TESDA nga maoy nag pasiugda ug nagpahigayon sa mga skills training ug seminars aron mahasa ang among kahibalo alang sa among panginabuhian uban sa among pamilya (We never regret returning to the folds of the law, wherein we have received various benefits from the programs provided by the government agencies, especially TESDA which gave us the opportunity to undergo skills training and seminars for us to be equipped with the right knowledge and skills as we start our own families’ livelihood),” alias Jack said.

The TESDA Agusan del Sur is headed by Ms. Novielita A, Dispo, Acting Provincial Director of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), which is amongst the active partner agencies of the unit in the implementation of government programs and services to the marginalized communities in the area of operations. They offer scholarship grants for technical and vocational courses especially to the most vulnerable sectors in the community such as the FRs and the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) to empower the FRs to be more economically-resilient by enhancing and developing their individual skills and capability toward sustainable livelihood.

“Dako akuang kalipay nga nakahatag mi sa TESDA ug gamay nga kaalam sa inyo mahitungod sa pag-uma nga inyong magamit sa tagsa tagsa ninyo nga mga kumunidad isip panginabuhian alang sa inyong pagbalik sa sabakan sa goberno (I am glad that TESDA was able to provide you with the right knowledge on farming that you can now use in your respective livelihood following your return to the mainstream society),” said Dispo.

The said assistance and training were all part of the continuous process of reintegration program for the Former Rebels under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) which aims to gabiding citizens far from the chaotic environment inside the Communist New Peoples Army group. 6IB, commended the TESDA-Agusan del Sur on their assistance with the former rebels. “Sa maka usa pa mapasalamaton ako ug dako sa nagka lainlaing ahensya sa panggamhanan ilabi na sa TESDA nga walay pu-as nga naningkamot sa pag pahigayon sa nagdaiyang programa alang sa atong mga kaigsuonan nga kanhi nahisalaag sa laing dalan sa kinabuhi aron sila makabaton ug malambuon ug malaumon nga kaugmaon uban ang ilang pamilya ug mga

of reintegration program for the Former Rebels under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) which aims to gabiding citizens far from the chaotic environment inside the Communist New Peoples Army group.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol) Sandy R Majarocon, commanding officer of 26IB, commended the TESDA-Agusan del Sur on their assistance with the former rebels. “Sa maka usa pa mapasalamaton ako ug dako sa nagka lain-laing ahensya sa panggamhanan ilabi na sa TESDA nga walay pu-as nga naningkamot sa pag pahigayon sa nagdaiyang programa alang sa atong mga kaigsuonan nga kanhi nahisalaag sa laing dalan sa kinabuhi aron sila makabaton ug malambuon ug malaumon nga kaugmaon uban ang ilang pamilya ug mga mahal sa kinabuhi (Once again, I am thankful to all the different government agencies especially to TESDA for always exerting effort to provide programs intended for our former rebels,

so they could experience a better life with their families and loved ones),” he said. Ako ug dako sa nagka lain-laing ahensya sa panggamhanan ilabi na sa TESDA nga walay pu-as nga naningkamot sa pag pahigayon sa nagdaiyang programa alang sa atong mga kaigsuonan nga kanhi nahisalaag sa laing dalan sa kinabuhi aron sila makabaton ug malambuon ug malaumon nga kaugmaon uban ang ilang pamilya ug mga mahal sa kinabuhi (Once again, I am thankful to all the different government age

LtCol Majarocon also appealed to the remaining members of the communist NPA terrorists who are continue to allow themse folds of the government and be law-abiding citizens once again. “Ang atong gobyerno andam mutabang sa inyo, dili na kenahanglan pa nga ipadayon ang walay hangkag nga pakigbatok sa gobyerno (Our government is always ready to serve and help you. There is no ontinue fighting against the government),” he said. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

DSWD RELEASES

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO CARCANMADCARLAN STUDENTS

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) released Educational Assistance to the 500 eligible students from the municipalities of Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, and Lanuza (CarCanMadCarLan) on September 4, 2022, at the Cantilan Gymnasium.

The

Mr. Neri acknowledged the support of the Local Government Unit of Cantilan in providing the manpower and logistics to ensure the safe and expedited distribution of aid to students.

The educational assistance is under the DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), which provides financial assistance to students in crisis to pay for their school fees and other educational needs. (DSWD/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

COVID-19

Schedule for Bakunahang Bayan: PinasLakas: Special COVID-19 Vaccination Days program slated on September 26-30 with the theme, “Sa Bakunahang Bayan, Bawat Pilipino, mas PinasLakas ang proteksyon.”

Region 10 COVID-19

KULTURA

Formerly known as Dansalan, Marawi City is a home to many Muslim people and is celebrating its charter on August 19.

Meranao people are famous for their artistry and they were also named as the last of the Muslims of the Southern Philippines undergoing islamicization

Fertilizer Discount Subsidy

for Corn and Cassava Farmers Rolls Out in Caraga Region

BY: LOVELY JOY SALUDEZ AND AURELIUS P. ARAIS

The Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga through the Regional Corn Program holds a distribution caravan on the Fertilizer Discount Subsidy for corn and cassava farmers in identified areas in Caraga Region.

This is after the regional launching held at DA-Caraga Covered Court in Butuan City on September 1, 2022.

The project aims to sustain the fertilizer application of farmer-beneficiaries and increase the yield level of corn and cassava amid the surging and volatile prices of fertilizers.

“We know that we are facing challenges, especially the increasing price of fertilizers, so I hope you will use this to continue planting,”

Regional Technical Director for Operations Rebecca Reyes Atega said.

During the regional launch, 217 corn and cassava farmers in Butuan City received discount vouchers worth P2,000.

Melody Guimary, OIC of the Field Operations Division disclosed that a total of 1,986 farmers were identified to benefit from the subsidy with an allocation of P3.8 million.

“We hear your sentiments regarding your difficulty in buying the sufficient rate of fertilizers for your crop due to its current price. Through this discount voucher, your expenses for fertilizer will be be reduced and there will be an increase in your productivity and profitability,” she stressed.

Guimary explained that the recipients were endorsed by the local government units and were registered in the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA), and part of the identified corn-cassava cluster areas.

Christopher H. Lindo, Chair of the Regional Agriculture and Fishery Council, encouraged the farmers that despite many challenges, they will continue to support the agriculture industry and become resilient.

Meanwhile, Butuan City Agriculturist Engr. Pierre Anthony D. Joven assured that the City Government of Butuan will always implement programs in collaboration with DA to uplift the lives of the farmers.

“We are one in your hope that Programs like this will continue, not just now, but also in the future. Please know that our government is working for you,” he said.

Atty. William Christian Dela Cruz of the Office of Representative Jose Aquino II also echoed the support of the congressman for the farmers in the first district comprising the City of Butuan and the Municipality of Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte.

One of the beneficiaries from Barangay San Mateo, Emilio Dapiton was grateful to the DA for the assistance he received.

“I will use this P2,000 voucher as an addition to the fertilizers for my next planting. This is a great help,” he said.

Meanwhile, another recipient Sarah Ingking of Manila de Bugabos said that the discount voucher will help her reduce the fertilizer expenses for her corn farm.

The discount vouchers are for one-time use only and may be claimed at any accredited fertilizer merchant.

Under the project, the fertilizer discount voucher will be used by the farmerbeneficiaries in purchasing inorganic fertilizers from accredited merchants.

The distribution is being set for the whole month of September 2022, in coordination with the concerned local government units. (Lovely Joy Saludez and Aurelius P. Arais, DACaraga/PIA-Caraga)

20-classroom building

20-classroom building

Afour-story, 20 classrooms building is now complete and ready for occupancy for pupils from Grades 1 to 6 of Falcon Memorial Elementary School (FMES) in Tago, Surigao del Sur which is in time with the face-to-face classes formally opened by the Department of Education last August 22, 2022, two years after suspension due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Said school building was constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Surigao del Sur 1st District Engineering Office, under DepEd School Buildings Fund

Fiscal Year 2020. The report said the project construction was completed on December 20, 2021.

With the opening of face-to-face classes, the 20-classroom building is a timely addition to the growing number of pupils of Falcon Memorial Elementary School, as this will provide the pupils and school personnel with spacious and well-ventilated classrooms that are conducive to learning. More than 1,000 pupils will benefit from the said learning facility.

“Seeing our school building projects filled with students is a joyful

experience because, now, our work is complete, and the buildings serve their purpose,” said DPWH Region -XIII Regional Director Pol M. Delos Santos, speaking generally, on all DepEd school building projects implemented in the Region.

DPWH continuously partners with the Department of Education to construct more school buildings in the future to address the lack thereof in many public schools and to give Filipino children access to better education. (DPWH-Caraga/ PIA-Surigao del Sur)

PDEA, PORT COPS SEIZE MARIJUANA FROM A RORO PASSENGER

Operatives of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, and Philippine Coastal Guard in coordination with the Port Police Division of PMO Surigao, successfully arrested a top leader of the New People’s Army at the Port of Surigao on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Law enforcement operatives arrested a certain Nineth Generalao Dolera alias Akira/Theo/Jodie, 31 years old, female, single and allegedly the secretary of Guerilla Front (GF) 19 of the CPP-NPA’s Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NMRC) as she was about to disembark from MV FastCat M7 upon arrival from the Port of Liloan.

The suspected rebel leader was

arrested based on Warrants of Arrest with CC Nos. 8276-21 for Attempted Murder dated July 29, 2021, and CC Nos. 8525-21 for Attempted Murder dated January 7, 2022, both issued by Hon. Acting Presiding Judge Edwin Malazarte, RTC, 11th Judicial Region, Branch 40, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur and CC Nos. 6984 for Frustrated Murder issued by Hon. Presiding Judge, RTC Br. Fernando R. Fudulan, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, 7, 10th Judicial Region.

Suspect was then brought to Surigao City PNP Station for proper disposition. (PPA-PMO, Surigao/PIASurigao del Norte) Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Port Police Operatives of the Lipata Ferry Terminal collared

an outbound RORO passenger after K9 dogs detected the presence of illegal drugs during a random inspection on Sunday, September 11, September 2022.

According to a report filed by the Port Police Officer on Duty, PPO2 Vincelyn Eviota, the Seaport Interdiction Unit (SIU) of the PDEA requested the Lipata Port Police to assist them in an anti-illegal drug operation after K9 sniffing dogs showed signs indicating the presence of Dangerous Drugs while conducting

a random inspection of baggage owned by passengers on board MV MA OLIVA sailing from Liloan Port to the Port of Lipata.

Upon disembarkation of passengers and rolling cargoes of MV MA OLIVA, the operatives conducted a random inspection of all disembarking passengers and rolling cargoes.

It was then that the K9 dogs of PDEA Surigao Seaport Interdiction Unit and Philippine Coastguard pinpointed the presence of dangerous drugs inside

a white Toyota Hi-Ace Passenger Van with plate number GAG 1715.

Upon thorough inspection of the vehicle, a sealed pouch and a bag were then found to contain Cannabis Sativa, also known as “Marijuana,” owned by a certain Reydan T. Ceralde, from Nasipit town in Agusan del Norte.

Appropriate charges

for violation of RA 9165 shall be filed against Ceralde who is now under the custody of the PNP Surigao del Norte Maritime Police. The suspected rebel leader was arrested based

TREE PLANTING

DENR Caraga is one with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the region in advocating collective efforts to combat climate change and to promote environmental conservation through the nationwide simultaneous bamboo and tree planting activities.

Avolunteer who carried seedlings going to the planting site in Sitio Malinao in Barangay Bonbon, Butuan City. Despite the sloppy area, he managed to haul and reach one of the planting sites of the simultaneous nationwide tree planting activity. The seedlings are part of the more than 1,000 seedlings to be planted in the area.

The tree planting activity is in time with the 65th birthday celebration of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. facilitated by the DILG, DENR and other concerned agencies.

The bamboo/tree planting project with the theme “Buhayin ang Pangangalaga ng Kalikasan”, is conducted within the 12 sites, with a total area of 13.51 hectares, across the region and marks the beginning of the celebration of September 2022 as the Philippine Bamboo Month and Bamboo Day on September 18. (PIA-Caraga)

Awoman who is a member of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) community woke up early to participate in the nationwide tree planting activity at Sitio Malinao in Barangay Bonbon, Butuan City. Even under the heat of the sun, she managed to smile and laugh, because for her it is fulfilling

knowing that you are contributing to the protection of the environment. The simultaneous nationwide tree planting activity was held on September 13, 2022 in time with the 65th birthday celebration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos, Jr. PIA-Caraga)

NATIONWIDE

SIMULTANEOUS TREE PLANTING ACTIVITY

DIPPO JOINS THE NATIONWIDE

SIMULTANEOUS TREE PLANTING ACTIVITY

The personnel of Dinagat Islands Police Provincial Office participated in the Nationwide Simultaneous Tree Planting Activity conducted on September 13, 2022 at Barangay Benglen, Basilisa town, this province. This activity is anchored on the theme, “Buhayin ang

Pangangalaga ng Kalikasan.”

It also aims to raise awareness to the community on the importance of planting and saving trees, promote the conservation of our tree resources and to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Around 1,000 seedlings were planted through the collaborative

efforts of the Department of Interior and Local Government and Department of Environment and Natural Resources and was also participated by the Department of Agriculture, BFP, PCG, Brgy. Officials of Basilisa and ASG members at Brgy. Benglen, Basilisa, Dinagat Islands. (Dinagat Islands Police Provincial Office/PIA-Dinagat

LOCAL NA PRODUKTO MULA

SA FARMERS COOP, TAMPOK SA ASPIRE

Bilang suporta sa mga Farmers cooperative and associations at MicroSmall and Medium Enterprises sa Caraga region, isang Agribusiness Support for Promotion and Investment in Regional Exposition o ASPIRE ang inilunsad sa isang mall sa Butuan City na may temang “Strengthening Digital Marketing Towards Agribusiness Prosperity: Eat Local, Buy Local.

Isa itong trade fair kung saan ang iba’t-ibang exhibitors galing sa limang probinsya ng Caraga region ay nakilahok upang maipakita at maipromote ang kani-kanilang mga produkto tulad ng agri-aqua products, at iba pang galing sa

kanilang probinsya.

Sa nasabing trade fair ay nagkaroon din ng mga seminar sessions on agri-aqua technologies at pag-showcase ng iba’tibang talento.

Ayon kay Lyn Pareñas, ang chief ng Agri-Business and Marketing Assistance Division, malaki ang tulong ng ASPIRE sa mga cooperatives at entrepreneurs dahil

dito nagkaroon sila ng platform para sa kanilang produkto.

Malaking tulong din ito sa local government units, dahil natulongan nila ang mga kooperatiba sa kanilang mga nasasakupan na maipromote kung ano ang meron sa kanilang mga bayan.

Dagdag pa ni Pareñas ang ASPIRE ay nagbigay din ng impormasyon sa

mga farmers at fisherfolk sa tamang paraan upang maka-avail ng loan sa mas mababang interest mula sa Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Credit Policy Council.

Kaya’t hinikayat din ni Pareñas ang mga agri-fisherybased entrepreneurs na magregister sa Farmers and Fisherfolk Enterprise Development Information System

(FFEDIS) Program upang patuloy na mapalakas ang digital agriculture, isang web-based information system para sa group enterprises and entrepreneurs, upang maka-avail ng agrifishery-based assistance gaya ng grant, loans at iba pang programa ng Department of Agriculture. (PIACaraga)

The House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries has finally approved House Bill No. 760 (HB760) otherwise known as an “Act of Establishing Freshwater Fish Hatchery in the Municipality of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur”, which was filed by Representative Alfel Bascug of the First District and Representative Adolph Edward Plaza of the Second District of Agusan del Sur on July 1, 2022, pending with the Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries since July 27, 2022, in support to the previous Bill filed by Rep. Bascug.

Rep. Bascug expressed his gratitude by thanking

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES APPROVES HB760

the chairperson of the House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries, saying he is pleased to announce that the budget has already been made available by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the technical staff has already visited the site in Agusan del Sur. Because of this, Rep. Bascug added the province is a step closer to achieving its goal of establishing a hatchery

that would really boost the aquaculture industry in Agusan del Sur.

Rep. Bascug also thanked the strong support of Senator Cynthia Villar through her filing of Senate Bill No. (SBN) 122 supporting the establishment of a hatchery in the Municipality of Talacogon.

“Soon, because of our efforts of establishing more hatchery in our province, we will reap the fruits of

‘‘ It can be recalled that on August 27, 2020, the House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources has also approved HB 6428 otherwise known as “Act Establishing Freshwater Aquaculture Center” in the Municipality of Talacogon and appropriate funds were also provided’’

TRIBAL COUNCIL

SA BUTUAN CITY, AKTIBO SA PANGANGALAGA NG KALIKASAN AT NAKAKIKILAHOK

SA TREE PLANTING AT CLEAN-UP DRIVE

Naging kaugalian na ng mga Indigenous Peoples (IPS) sa iba’t-ibang probinsya ng Caraga region ang gumawa ng inisyatibo upang maprotektahan ang kalikasan na siyang pinagkukunangyaman.

Ngayon ay mas nagiging aktibo na rin ang mga IPs sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno maging ng iba pang sektor sa pagsasagawa ng tree planting at clean-up drive.

Isa na rito ang Mayapay Tribal Council ng Sitio Malihao sa Barangay Bonbon sa lungsod ng Butuan, kung saan pinangangasiwaan din nila ang Malihao Tribal Village na isa na rin sa mga tourist sites sa nasabing lungsod.

Sa isinagawang simultaneous tree planting activity, nagpasalamat si

Datu Malinggat Aurelio Talibong, Jr., Supreme Tribal Chieftain ng Mayapay Tribal Council sa mga kinauukulang ahensya tulad ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), at iba pa dahil sa puspusang kampanya nito laban sa illegal logging, at pagpapaigting pa ng National Greening Program (NGP).

Sa 12 planting sites sa buong rehiyon, isa ang Sitio Malihao na napili ng mga ahensya para mapag-taniman ng samu’t-saring seedlings o punla.

“Nagpapasalamat kami sa mga ahensya ng pamahalaan lalo na sa DENR, DILG at iba pa dahil isinama nila itong lugar namin na mapagtaniman ng iba’t-ibang indigenous

planting species upang dumami pa ang mga punong-kahoy dito at mapapakinabangan ng mga susunod pang henerasyon,” ani Datu Malinggat.

Hinikayat din si Datu Malinggat ang iba pang tribal community sa rehiyon na patuloy lang ito sa pagbigay suporta sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno at

makipagtulungan sa mga isasagawang aktibidad na magdudulot ng kaayusan at kabutihan sa kanikanilang lugar.

“Nananawagan ako sa aking mga kapwa IPs na tayo po ay maging aktibo sa mga isinasagawang tree planting at clean up drive dahil lahat po tayo ay makikinabang dito, maging ang mga susunod pang mga henerasyon,” banggit pa ni Datu Malinggat.

Samantala, binigyangdiin naman ni Regional Executive Director Nonito Tamayo ng DENR Caraga ang kahalagahan ng pagtatanim ng mga punong kahoy sa komunidad.

“Marami tayong nakukuhang benepisyo mula sa pagtatanim ng mga punong-kahoy lalo na sa ating kalusugan. Nakakatulong din ito na hindi natin gaano nararamdaman ang epekto ng climate change, at marami pang benepisyo na mapapakinabangan din ng mga susunod pang henerasyon kung tayo ay magtutulungan na mapanatiling malinis at mayaman ang ating kalikasan sa natural

REGIONAL AWARDS

DURING 121ST POLICE SERVICE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) Police Colonel Jovito C Canlapan, Acting Provincial Director was honored during the 121st Police Service Anniversary on September 14, 2022 as it bagged 12 regional awards witnessed by Agusan del Norte Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante, who served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker at the PRO-13 Grandstand, Camp Col Rafael C Rodriguez, Butuan City.

Following are the awards received by Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office during the said ceremony: Units Awards

ADSPPO- Best Provincial Office (5 consecutive years)

ADSPPO- Best Police Strategy Management Unit Bayugan CPS- Best Component City Police Station Special Unit Awards

ADSPPO- Best Performing Unit In The Campaign Against Loose Firearms

ADSPPO- Best Performing Unit In The Campaign Against Most Wanted Person

ADSPPO- Most Number of CTG Arrested Individual Awardees

Police Lieutenant Colonel (PLtCol) Jeffrey Lawrence Mauricio - Best Junior Police Commissioned Officer for Administration Police Captain (PCpt) Alberto J Casison - Best Junior Police Commissioned Officer for Operations Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) Noel B Lambid - Best Senior Police Non-Commissioned

Officer for Administration Police Chief Master Sergeant (PCMS) Roy S Valmores - Best Senior Police Non-Commissioned Officer for Operations Police Corporal (PCpl)

Airah F Taylan - Best Junior Police NonCommissioned Officer for Administration Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) Frederick S Dela Fuente

“The awards that we received are indeed the fruits of our endeavor and sincere display of philanthropic initiatives to our less fortunate AgSurnons especially in far flung areas. I would also like to extend my sincerest gratitude to the stakeholders and partner agencies

who are always there to show support and love to the community outreach activities by our benevolent vanguards of the society. May this recognition motivate and inspire the personnel of the entire province to perform more.

Congratulations and keep the fire burning!” the top cop of ADSPPO said. The Police Service Anniversary (PSA) is annually celebrated in the month of August in commemoration of the establishment of the Philippine Constabulary as the country’s first insular police force founded on August 8, 1901. This year’s celebration is anchored with the theme “Matibay

na Ugnayan ng Pulisya at Mamamayan, tungo sa Pagkakaisa, Kapayapaan, at Kaunlaran”.

This is in line with the Learning and Growth Perspective of PNP P.A.T.R.O.L Plan 2030, under the objective of developing a competent, well-motivated and valueoriented police personnel and organization in relation to the Transformation Program of the Organization. issioned Officer for Operations Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) Noel B Lambid - Best Senior Police NonCommissioned Officer for Administrationfirst insular policeforce wellmotivated and valueoriented. (PIA-Agusan del

Jr.- Best NUP NonSupervisory Level

1502ND CDC NEW DIRECTOR ASSUMES POST

Colonel Diosdado E Peji, Group Commander of 15th Regional Community Defense Group (15RCDG), Philippine Army, presided the Change of Director of 1502nd Community Defense Center (1502CDC) held on September 3, 2022 at the Headquarters, 1502CDC, Government Center, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, this province.

The outgoing Acting CDC Director, Major Jerome G Waclin, who is the current CDC Director of 1504th (Surigao del Sur) Community Defense Center turned-over his duties and responsibilities to Lieutenant Colonel Roy B. Curilan (Signal Corps), Philippine Army.

LTC Curilan is also the current Executive Officer of 15RCDG. He is a native of Butuan City and a proud product of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).

The Ceremony was witnessed by the Commander of 2003rd Ready Reserve Infantry Brigade, Brigadier General Claro A. Lozada, Philippine Army (Reserve) with key Officers and Enlisted Reservists of 1502nd Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion spearheaded by its Battalion Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ma Teresa P Baylon, Philippine Army (Reserve), and organic personnel of 15RCDG and 1502CDC. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

TRENTO VIES FOR FIFTH

SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE

Beyond complete. This was the final impression of the validator during the National Calibration for the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) of which the Municipality of Trento is one of the five (5) local government units in Agusan del Sur that qualified for the award.

The Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) is an honor and recognition-based program, and is a continuing commitment for LGUs to continually progress and improve their performance in local governance.

Earlier this year, the regional validation was conducted.

The Municipality of Trento was evaluated in the areas of Financial Administration; Disaster Preparedness; Social Protection and

Sensitivity; Health Compliance and Responsiveness; Sustainable Education; Business Friendliness and Competitiveness; Safety, Peace and Order; Environmental Management; Tourism, Heritage Development, Culture and Arts; and Youth Development.

After having passed in the comprehensive regional assessment, Trento had gone through the national evaluation as the final phase of the process prior to the DILG’s official announcement of national qualifiers.

Local Government Operations Officer V Jessana Carmela Tatoy of DILG Region VI visited the municipality on September 6, 2022; scrutinized the LGU’s documentation of the core areas; and validated the significant sites that prove the contents

of all the documents presented.

After the overwhelming review, with high hope of clinching the award for the fifth time, the Local Government Unit, through its officials headed by Mayor William Calvez and Vice Mayor Felimon Marte with the Sangguniang Bayan vowed to sustain the honor of the Seal by maintaining transparency and accountability in the use of public funds; preparing for unpredictable natural calamities; demonstrating sensitivity towards the marginalized sectors of society; sustaining health programs and ensuring that all individuals especially the vulnerable have fair opportunities for better health.

Furthermore, the municipal officials together with the 16 Punong Barangays swore

to uphold worthy living in Trento by instituting reforms to improve the quality of education in the locality; encouraging government interventions that promote market efficiency and consumer welfare; protecting constituents from threats to life and properties; safeguarding the integrity of the environment through adaptive social responsibility; and valuing local culture and heritage for tourism opportunities.

On final note, Mayor William Calvez emphasized that being recognized with the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance is not basking with fancy accolades but is weighing responsibilities for the sustained welfare of the constituency. (LGUTrento/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

PAWA BENEFITS GOAT PRODUCTION

PROJECT FROM CNC IN CARASCAL TOWN

The Panikian Agricultural Workers Association (PAWA) of Barangay Panikian in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur received the goat production package worth Php600,000.00 recently.

The Carrascal Nickel Corporation (CNC) through its Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) provided the project designed to engage the local community members in

agricultural activities as livelihood support. It also aims to improve the status and condition of the lowincome sector by giving jobs and business opportunities.

Accordingly, the interventions were delivered in collaboration with the Municipal Agricultural Office (MAO) of Carrascal and the Barangay Panikian Council.

Aside from rain-fed upland farming that people regularly do

in the community as the primary source of income, the goat production project is a supplementary livelihood resource provided by CNC-SDMP.

The land and topography of Panikian, the place of the beneficiary , are ideal pasture areas for animal raising such as goats, carabaos, and cows.

The LGUCarrascal through the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAAO) gave the beneficiaries technical assistance last October 2021 to help and inform them on how to raise the goats properly.

The month-long celebration of the 22nd Charter Day of Bislig City has successfully commenced as the LGU-Bislig City in coordination with the City Officials United Spouses Association of Bislig (COUSAB), and the Federation of Bislig Women’s Association (FOBWA) launched its line up activities on September 1.

Anchored on the theme: “Moving Ahead with Perseverance and

Persistence towards Prosperity”, the opening ceremony was conducted at Bislig Baywalk graced by City Mayor Florencio Garay together with his first lady, 2nd District Provincial Board Member, and COUSAB chair Margarita G. Garay.

A Trade Fair is on going highlighted with different booths installed in the area and showcasing different agricultural commodities, local delicacies, and other products. The Trade Fair is open in the entire month of September.

On the same day, participants vied for the grand prize of the Laro ng Lahi; and the 1st Round Singing Contest (Open Category), as part of the celebration.

The Carrascal Nickel Corporation (CNC) through its Social Development and Management Program

(SDMP) provided the project designed to engage the local community members in agricultural activities as livelihood support. It also aims to improve the status and condition of the low-income sector by giving jobs and business opportunities.

Accordingly, the interventions were delivered in collaboration with the Municipal Agricultural Office (MAO) of Carrascal and the Barangay Panikian Council.

Aside from rain-fed upland farming that people regularly do in the community as the primary source of income, the goat production project is a supplementary livelihood resource provided by CNC-SDMP.

The land and topography of Panikian, the place of the beneficiary , are ideal pasture areas for animal raising such as goats, carabaos, and cows. activities and events are anticipated throughout the entire month for the community to participate and deifinitely this will help in the promotion e business enterprise and tourism.