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Volume III, No. 32
Stakeholders commit to improve Butuan creek
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program reaps 7 Adopt-an-estero support from Caraga stakeholders farmers vow to increase palm 8 Caraga oil production Caraga joins celebration of World 9 DILG Water Day 2019 Caraga launches onsite skills training, 10 TESDA assessment under ‘Build, Build, Build’ program 1,600 PNP personnel get 12 Over promotion
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Farmers beef up financial 14 Agrarian literacy training 15 58 Rs avail skills training in SurSur 15 DepEd holds SHS ExSPO in Tandag urges fisherfolks to 17 BFAR-Caraga strengthen fishery council
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farmer from DavSur town to join 19 Coffee Coffee Expo in US foundation ink deal for Marawi 20 AFP, school building
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partners with private firm for safe, 23 DOLE healthy workforce to sign 2019 budget if it’s 24 PRRD ‘consistent with Constitution’
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News Briefs Some 487 Indigenous Peoples of barangays Tagmamarkay, Sta Ana & DoĂąo Telesfora of the municipality of Tubay, Agusan del Norte are expected to benefit services from different govt. agencies during the Provincial Peace and Order Council immersion in barangay Tagmamarkay, Tubay, Agusan del Norte.
Every last Monday of March, we celebrate Women with Disabilities Day. This observance reminds us that women with disabilities are part of our society and deserve equal rights in the field of law and in all aspects of human endeavor. E-CLIP Assistance to former rebels held at Camp Datu Lipus Macapandong in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, 401st Brigade commander BGen. Andres Centino presented the 49 former rebels to DILG ASec. Alexander Macario. The latter then welcomed the former rebels back in the folds of the law & inspired them to live a new & peaceful life with the mainstream society. A nationwide implementation of Oplan HARABAS (Drug test muna bago pasada) is now being conducted. The Oplan is being spearheaded by PDEA, as the lead agency, together with the PNP, LTO, HPG, LTTMO, LTFRB, heads of TODA, and other concerned agencies. The operation will be a simultaneous conduct of a mandatory drug tests to drivers of public utility vehicles. Drug prevention information and distribution of education and communication materials are also undertaken.
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Stakeholders commit to improve Butuan creek By Nora L. Molde
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UTUANCITY - In celebration of the World Water Day (WWD), e government and private sectors and volunteers have partic through a clean-up drive and beautification of the Ambang Libertad, here facilitated by the Environmental Management Burea Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga region. 4
Prior to the clean-up activity, the EMB Caraga with DENR Caraga led the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing of the Multi-Stakeholders Adoption of Ambangan Creek held at FSUU Morelos Campus gym.
Equiparco under the Adopt-an-Estero/ Water Body Program (AEWBP), five stakeholders , namely Phil. National Police- Regional Police Office, Father Saturnino Urios University, Libertad National High School, Brgy. Libertad and Brgy. Ambago, committed to In addition to the existing improve the situation of Ambangan partnership of EMB Caraga with Creek.
employees from different cipated this year’s celebration gan Creek at Barangay au (EMB) with the Department of
According to Engr. Renato C. Tacubao, chief of the Environmental Monitoring Enforcement Division of EMB Caraga, 51 water bodies (73 kms.) all over the region are being adopted for the cleanup and improvement activity. The stakeholders are committed to maintain the cleanliness and improvement of the water bodies. The five stakeholders will not only clean the creek but monitor the activities, maintain its cleanliness and improve the present situation, said Tacubao. The WWD is an environmental event done every year to educate the public about the importance of water with this year’s national theme, “Hawak-Kamay, TubigKaagapay” with a hashtag #SATUBIGWALANGIWANAN and #WORLDWATERDAYPH2019. It reminds the people to work hand in hand especially in promoting the sustainable management of the water resources.(NCLM/PIA Caraga)
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Adopt-an-estero program reaps support from Caraga stakeholders By Venus L. Garcia
BUTUAN CITY - The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) - Caraga led the signing of memorandum of agreement for new partners of adopt-anestero or water body program, one of the flagship programs of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) which aims to promote collaborative efforts among stakeholders in the care of ‘esteros’ and waterways. Six new donor-partners committed to adopt and sustain environmental improvement of a particular portion of the Ambangan creek. These include the EMB-Caraga Credit Corporation, Philippine National Police Regional Office 13, Father Saturnino Urios University, Libertad National High School and barangays Ambago and Libertad in Butuan City.
to reduce pollution and to improve the present condition such as information and education campaign; community mobilization; solid waste management training; and greening activities.
“As a proactive action, we do this activity to prevent the worst case scenario from happening. So, part of the plan is to plant appropriate ornamental plants along the banks of Ambangan Creek aside from dredging and prohibiting the illegal dumping of According to Engr. Renato waste,” said Tacubao. Tacubao, environmental monitoring enforcement division chief of EMB- Meanwhile, DENR-Caraga Caraga, the parties agree to develop regional director atty. Felix Alicer also a comprehensive program intended encouraged the barangay officials to
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keep their materials recycling facility High School, Jay Angao expressed how operational. eager he was to join the activity as a way of contribution to his community. “This is the very same area that we cleaned up before, but we still “I believe that with a clean creek obviously see a heap of garbage being and environment, we can do away thrown into this creek. This clean-up with health hazards and illnesses,” said activity is not a solution to the problem, Angao. however, we want to show to the residents how important it is for them Fidel Samson of the Department to perform the good practice of solid of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – waste management,” said Alicer. Caraga, along with his teammates, also participated as part of their advocacy. After the commitment signing, Samson cited the harmful effects of the donor-partners and volunteers throwing garbage anywhere such as proceeded to the site for the clean-up flooding during heavy downpour of activity. rains where waterways are blocked resulting in water stagnation. (VLG/PIA For a boy scout and a grade Caraga) eight student of the Libertad National
Caraga farmers vow to increase palm oil production By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY - Following the high market demand of palm oil, the farmers in the Caraga region vowed to increase their production.
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During the 11th National Palm Oil Congress here, participants heard straight from the invited guest speakers who are experts in the field their best practices, as well as tips on how the sector could improve their plantation.
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However, despite farmers’ determination to expand their palm oil plantation in order to address its Coming from the five provinces of high market demand, they also urged the region, farmers also expressed their the government to address their other positive outlook on the efforts of the concerns. government during the conduct of the said congress. Rafael Rabaya, vice president of Oil Palm Growers Association (OPGAS) Narciso Samblasinio, chairperson in Surigao del Sur is also delighted on of JCA Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries the government’s initiative to provide Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Bayugan them free seedlings. City, Agusan del Sur is one of those who thanked the government for Meanwhile, according to Erwin continuously addressing the needs Garcia, chairperson of the Philippine of the sector to develop more their Palm Oil Development Council, Inc. livelihood and gain higher income. (PPDCI), the government is eyeing additional hectares of land for the palm “In behalf of the coop, we are oil trees plantation in Mindanao. (JPG/ very thankful to DTI, DA, and DAR for PIA-Caraga) giving us a chance to participate or to
DILG Caraga joins celebration of World Water Day 2019
BUTUAN CITY - A total of 300 seedlings of Mangrove Tree were planted on March 22, 2019 in Brgy. Lumbocan, this city, as the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga joined in the celebration of World Water Day 2019. As pronounced by the United Nations, the World Water Day is an annual celebration that commemorates the vitality of water to human life and strengthens the advocacy for the sustainable management and
conservation of water. This year’s advocates shared the local theme, “Hawak Kamay, Tubig Kaagapay.” Some 150 individuals composed of DILG Caraga Regional Office and DILG
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Regional News I Empowering Communities Butuan City personnel, members of the RHub composed of Bayugan Water District and Propegemus Foundation, Inc. personnel, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Nasipit personnel, Barangay Lumbocan officials, students of Lumbocan National High School, and residents of the area participated in the Mangrove Tree Planting activity. The participants gathered at 6:00 a.m. at the grounds of Lumbocan right before riding a Bangka or boat to get to the islet across the mainland where the seedlings would be planted. In his talk, Winston Salvador, Deputy Director for Operations of Propegemus
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Foundation, Inc., a member of the RHub enjoined the participants, especially the students, to relentlessly advocate for the conservation of water given the current overpopulation and climate change the world is in dilemma with. Other government offices and Civil Society Organizations also showed their support to this initiative, namely, Butuan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, CENRO Butuan City, CENRO Nasipit, DILG Employees Multipurpose Cooperative, and the Barangay Council of Lumbocan who gave their wholehearted support to the conduct of the activity from start to end.(DILG-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
TESDA Caraga launches onsite skills training, assessment under ‘Build, Build, Build’ program
By Chiselo Joiada R. Bernaldez
BUTUAN CITY - Responding to the call of President Rodrigo Duterte to implement the “Build, Build, Build” program and under the mandate of TESDA Director General, Secretary Isidro S. La Peña, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Caraga launches the Onsite Skills Training and Assessment spearheaded by the TESDA Agusan del Norte Provincial Office in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways – Caraga and Local Contractors Association in Caraga. 10
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A total of 371 Candidates for Welder – 50, Carpenter – 80, Mason Assessment will undergo training under with 70 participants. the various qualifications under the Construction Sector. This is a five-day skills upgrading to be conducted by the trainers of The training for those who will TESDA Caraga in the different venues undergo assessment will be held in the in Butuan City, and then Assessment for industry sites so as not to disrupt their each qualification will follow. work schedule. The participating contractors are The qualifications that TESDA- Adfil Construction, NNAHARO Builders, Caraga will focus on the following CZARLES Construction, Fountain Head qualifications with the number of Construction among the many others participants for each qualification that TESDA and DPWH will tap for this identified: HEO (Backhoe Operator) program. – 48 participants, Rigid Highway Dump Truck–45, Bulldozer Operator In today’s launching attended by – 14,Driving NC III (Articulated) – 33, various officials of TESDA and DPWH, Wheel loader /Pay loader – 5, Grader TESDA Caraga Director Florencio F. Operator – 6, Crane Operator – 20, Sunico, Jr. was overjoyed as this was the
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largest gathering of the construction Sunico emphasized that in sector in Caraga in time for the silver the continuous journey towards year of TESDA as an agency. quality-assurance, there must be safety, security, high-standard and Sunico was delighted that quite a excellent workmanship and in order number of TESDA programs will be put to for workers to be declared as quality good use in this convergence, making workers, they must be assessed it more significant as this is being led by and certified. (TESDA-Caraga/PIA the private-sector. Caraga)
Over 1,600 PNP personnel get promotion
BUTUAN CITY - A total of 1,610 police personnel in Caraga were promoted to the next higher rank.
The simultaneous mass oathtaking and donning of rank insignia was held at the headquarters of Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 Monday morning, March 25.
program and lateral entry); 10 SPO4; 102 SPO3; 38 SPO2; 129 SPO1; 693 PO3; and 552 PO2. As the third man in the PRO13 hierarchy, Macaraeg urged the newly promoted uniformed personnel to remain steadfast in the conduct of focused police operations on the ground and to prove that they are worthy of their new ranks.
Some 1,524 police noncommissioned officers and 22 commissioned officers took their oath under the regular promotion program while 64 cops were promoted to police inspectors via the PNP Lateral Entry Program for Line Officers. Meanwhile, Chief Supt. Gilberto DC Cruz, PRO13 director stressed out Police Senior Supt. Jimili Macaraeg, that under his watch, all police officers deputy regional director for operations, are going to keep that level of service represented the Regional Director and going and try to find ways to improve spearheaded the ceremony which was on it. attended by the families, friends, and relatives of the promotees. “I always expect our uniformed men and women to serve with integrity Promoted were two new Police and to uphold the rule of law. I have Superintendents; three Police Chief great confidence in the experience and Inspectors; five Police Senior Inspectors; abilities that each of you possesses,� 76 Police Inspectors (regular promotion Cruz added. (PRO-13/PIA-Caraga)
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Agrarian Farmers beef up financial literacy training By Gil E. Miranda
BUTUAN CITY - At least 131 small-scale farm holders comprised of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) and non-ARBs attended a series of workshops on Basic Financial Literacy to provide the needed financial management skills held recently here. Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer Andre B. Atega said the training is significantly beneficial to the clustered farmers, who are currently engaged in clustering approach to agro-enterprise development under the Linking Small Farm-Holder to Market (LinkSFarM) project through learningby-doing collective marketing. The training was participated in by at least 23 clusters comprised of 10 to 15 members who are committed to establish a market-linked agroenterprise within Butuan City.
capacitate them in managing financial resources. We tapped NGOs who can technically provide them the skills,” Balibay added. Jonathan Tagalo, an NGOtapped speaker, said the participants were taught financial statement analysis, credit, savings, and systematic planning for production and marketing.
Juan Pudalan, one of the participants, said “Kini nga training naghatag kanamo ug dugang kahibalo sa pagpadagan sa among grupo (This training gives us more knowledge to LinksFarM Provincial coordinator guide our group).” Juanita Balibay of DAR Agusan del Norte said the clustered-farmers The activity is part of DAR’s lacked the necessary technical skills capability enhancements on financial in strengthening their financial system. literacy for the farmers. (DAR Agusan “They need interventions that will del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)
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58 Rs avail skills training in SurSur By Nida Grace P. Barcena
SAN MIGUEL – In time with the Women’s Day celebration, 58 former rebels (FRs) from the municipality of San Miguel and Lanuza avail the skills training and livelihood program from the Technical Education and Skill Development Authority (TESDA) held recently in Barangay Tina, San Miguel. The said FRs were also beneficiaries of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) last October 2018.
from the national down to the local government units. The government is serious in its efforts in ending the insurgency,” he said.
During the launching activity, TESDA Provincial Director Rey Cueva said the activity is the continuation of their reintegration program assistance, emphasizing the prioritization of the FRs to avail the livelihood program and skills training.
Lt. Colonel Xerxes Trinidad, Commanding Officer of the 36th Infantry Battalion, noted that the government gives an opportunity to uplift the lives of the FRs.
Meanwhile, Surigao del Sur Governor Manuel Alameda said that the provincial government has always been a partner of the Philippine Army in the fight against insurgency. “With this program, we have manifested a convergence effort
Meanwhile, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have extended their commitment of support to the FRs. They have committed to support in terms of putting up a business and avail of the agencies’ facilities and equipment. (Report from 36IB/PIA Surigao del Sur)
DepEd holds SHS ExSPO in Tandag By Nida Grace P. Barcena
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – The Department of Education, Surigao del Sur Division held its 1st Senior High School ExSPO - “Exhibit of Students’ Performance and Outputs” held at the Prospero B. Pichay Sr. Gymnasium Surigao del Sur State University-Main Campus on Friday, March 21, 2019 with the theme of “Surigao del Sur Senior High School at its best in paving way for college, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.”
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All 88 DepEd Schools and 14 NonDepEd Schools under the said division that offered two tracks in Senior High School – the Academic and the Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) participated in, according to Edna Trinidad, Education Program Supervisor (EPS)/Division Senior High School Coordinator.
and Communication Technology Strand; Agri-Fisheries Strand; and Industrial Arts Strand.
While for TVL, Trinidad said this track is divided into four strands that would cater to those who want to work immediately after Senior High School: Home Economics Strand; Information
The Senior High School candidates for graduation for academic year 2018-2019 is the second batch of the K-12 program after its implementation in 2016. (PIA- Surigao del Sur)
During the event, the performance and outputs of the Senior High School Students were also showcased in the exhibit.
Senior High Students of the In the Academic track, Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) each learner has the solid plan to track under the Home Economics proceed to college depending on Strand showcase their talents. the strand: Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Strand; “We are so very happy, so Humanities and Social Sciences excited, and so overwhelmed of Strand (HUMSS); Science, Technology, the performance of the Senior High Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) School students,” said Schools Division Strand; and General Academic Superintendent Marilou Dedumo, in her Strand. message.
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BFAR-Caraga urges fisherfolks to strengthen fishery council
By Salve M. Dinolan
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte - Concerned about the progress of the agriculture and fisheries in every community, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) – Caraga promotes the strengthening of Agriculture and Fisheries Council in various municipalities and provinces in the region.
Anna Melissa Talavera, officerin-charge of Regional Fisheries Training and Fisherfolk Coordination Division (RFTFCD), encouraged the fisherfolk representatives and directors to take initiatives, pursue more accomplishments, and to activate all Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMC) units.
This, she relayed, during the election of Caraga regional fisherfolk director (RFD) facilitated by BFARCaraga held March 11, 2019 at the Provincial Fisheries Office (PFO) in Surigao City, wherein Robustiano S. Patayon, Jr. of Loreto, province of Dinagat Islands accepted his responsibilities as the new RFD in Caraga. Patayon, the current Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council (MAFC) chairman in Loreto and a former security guard, expressed his gratitude for being chosen as the RFD. He likewise asked for the support and cooperation of his
fellows in the formulation of plans and future activities that they have to undertake. Also, Ruben Timogan from Nasipit, Agusan del Norte will represent Caraga region in the election for national fisherfolk director (NFD) for the year 2019, which will happen on March 21 in Tagaytay City. Timogan is the Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (MFARMC) chairman of Nasipit, a deputy fish warden and an entrepreneur. Renito MindaĂąa was also elected as the regional fisherfolk representative (RFR), while Perfecto Lisondra as RFR Alternate. The RFR will represent in behalf of the fisherfolks in the region, and act as a spokesperson during consultations with government agencies and other meetings. (BFARCaraga/VLG/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
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Coffee farmer from DavSur town to join Coffee Expo in US By Digna Banzon
DAVAO CITY - A coffee farmer from Bansalan, Davao del Sur will be showcasing her green coffee in a Specialty Coffee Exposition in Boston, Massachusetts in the United States next month. Marivic Dubria, who bagged first place in the Arabica Category of the Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC), told reporters during Wednesday’s Habi at Kape in Abreeza that she will bid her winning green beans at the Boston coffee expo.
the right way because I believe we could command a good price in the market,” Dubria said.
This is the second time for Dubria to join the international exposition. The first time was in Seattle, also in the US, after winning second place in PCQC 2018.
Dubria’s coffee farm is about 2.5 hectares with a total yield of 1,000 kg. per hectare per year. She said it is not easy but following good agricultural practices and the “pick red only” fruit made their green beans special.
She said joining an international event like the Specialty Coffee Expo in Boston will give farmers more knowledge in coffee growing, processing and marketing.
She said they began selling green beans at PHP100 per kg. but their specialty coffee is now priced at PHP600 per kg.
Dubria is one of 200 farmermembers of the Balutakay Coffee Farmers Association (BACOFA), who grow coffee at the foot of Mt. Apo.
“I was challenged to grow coffee
She said the area is suitable for
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specialty coffee because it is in a high He said the objective is to elevation. encourage farmers to improve coffee quality from the farm all the way to TJ Ryan, Chief of Party of processing. the PhilCAFE (Philippine Coffee Advancement and Farm Enterprise) “The trend of improvement is a Project, said the Philippine Cupping positive and great sign for Philippine Competition is already on its third coffee,” he said. (PNA) year.
AFP, foundation ink deal for Marawi school building By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.
ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. on Tuesday signed an agreement to construct a school building in Marawi City. Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, and Luz Annalee EscuderoCatibog, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. signed the Terms of Reference (TOR) in a ceremony at Camp Basilio Navarro, which houses the Westmincom headquarters in this city.
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Col. Gerry Besana, Westmincom information officer, said the TOR provides for the construction of a three-story building at Datu Saber Elementary School in Marawi City. Catibog said the three-story building is “the first smart space” in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and
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the third project being implemented Brawner added. by GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. “This noble endeavor gives us “Towards the latter part, we an opportunity to take part in the relied on Army engineers, and I’m rehabilitation of Marawi City. We also really happy with the work they did,” make our commitment to extend our Catibog said. assistance in a modest way,” Dela Vega said. Col. Romeo Brawner, Army’s 103rd Infantry Brigade commander, Meanwhile, Dela Vega and Col. Anthony Cacayuran, Army’s and Catibog also graced the 504th Engineer Brigade, witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony of a signing of the agreement. madrasah building in Barangay Cabatangan, this city. “Indeed, this is a great event and opportunity for us to be able to The construction of the witness the signing of the Terms of madrasah will be undertaken by the Reference,” Brawner said. Kapuso School Development Project of GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc., in “We do believe that with our joint partnership with the Department of efforts, we will be able to build a better Education (DepEd) and the Army’s future for the coming generations,” 54th Engineer Brigade. (PNA)
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DOLE partners with private firm for safe, healthy workforce By Ferdinand Patinio
MANILA - The government has partnered with a private company in promoting occupational safety and health (OSH) to further ensure a healthy and productive workforce. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the partnership with 3M Philippines will provide joint trainings and advocacy campaigns for enhanced enforcement of the inspectors who conduct technical OSH standards to advance the overall safety inspections. well-being of Filipino workers across all A joint policy research will also industries. be conducted for the development of He added that the agreement will OSH policies and regulations to further also allow information and technical sustain a culture of safe and healthy workforce by upholding just and resource sharing. humane working conditions. “The purpose of the agreement “Ensuring the safety of our workers is to pursue cooperative projects, programs, and initiatives geared is among our top priorities and we towards developing and sustaining a hope that this partnership will bring culture of safe, healthy, and productive positive result and develop stronger workforce, which is a key ingredient cooperation for enhanced promotion towards sustained development,” Bello of occupational safety and health,” Bello added. said in a statement on Saturday. Under the memorandum of agreement signed by the parties on Wednesday, the private company will provide advance technical trainings and expertise on the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment to DOLE personnel, specifically the labor
3M Philippines is a global science company that uses 46 technology platforms, with integrated team of scientists and researchers in creating innovations and breakthroughs to improve the daily lives of people all over the world. (PNA)
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PRRD to sign 2019 budget if it’s ‘consistent with Constitution’ By EJ Roque
MANILA - Malacañang on Tuesday said it is up to President Rodrigo R. Duterte whether he will veto specific realignments in the proposed 2019 national budget.
“That’s his judgment call if he’d like to review the enrolled bill and if it is consistent with the Constitution, he will sign it,” Presidential Spokesperson and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo said in an interview with Palace reporters. On Tuesday, Senate President Vicente Sotto III announced that he has signed the proposed PHP3.7trillion national budget “with strong reservations”. Sotto also appealed to Duterte to veto “unconstitutional” provisions amid allegations that some PHP75 billion had been realigned by the House of Representatives to various lawmakers.
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Panelo said Duterte has the right to veto certain realignments and won’t sign anything ‘unconstitutional’. “The President says he will not sign anything unconstitutional as far as he’s concerned. Abogado si Presidente eh (The President is a lawyer),” he said. He commended the members of Congress for submitting the 2019 budget after a series of delays, assuring the President will act on it immediately. “They performed their respective jobs and they have finally settled their differences, that’s why we are happy to know that they have finally submitted the enrolled bill,” he said. (PNA)
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