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Volume 1, No. 59 13 -19 May 2017
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Butuan dad highlights Balangay Festival celebration, city’s transformation DSWD-Caraga launches Larawan 3.0, compendium of Pantawid Pamilya partnerbeneficiaries’ success stories PIA, partners orient student leaders on ASEAN
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‘Enhanced Justice on Wheels’ goes to Surigao Sur SurSur officials join Surigao’s founding anniversary celebration Agusan Norte readies for golden anniversary, Independence Day celebrations News Feature: Wenifredo Maldo: Courage and determination turns dream a reality AgNor to receive forage chopper from DA Butuan dad unveils ‘Butuan On’ brand
COVER ASEAN Campus Forum inspires young Caraganons to partner for change, sustainable development
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DTI strengthens consumer groups, conducts quarterly capability enhancement activities Caraga on track in meeting the 2022 Cacao challenge Middle Agusan River Sub-basin Summit cum Strategic Planning set in AgSur Army nabs NPA leader in Agusan del Sur Medialdea’s decision to halt additional mine fund a procedural matter – Barbers
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DTI Surigao Norte warns public on unregistered food products, food supplements Army medics, partners team up for operation tuli in Surigao
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News Feature: Iron fortified rice, a key to healthy lifestyle
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Mindanao gets P10 million community projects from hydro firm
MINDANAO NEWS NATIONAL NEWS
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Duterte admin to ensure fiscal prudence in infra buildup DSWD enlists support of stakeholders to address plight of street children
News Briefs DOH Caraga regional director Dr. Jose Llacuna, Jr., cervical cancer can be prevented by regular screening especially after 1st sexual contact. Llacuna recommend the use of cervical cancer vaccine to Filipina ten years and above. The Buy Caraga By Caraga trade exhibit at the Robinsons Place Butuan Atrium also aims for the Caraga locals to be aware, appreciate and take pride in patronizing the very own produce of the enterprising manufacturers in the region.
The interest of micro and small businesses or enterprises (MSEs) in Agusan del Sur on the ‘Kapatid Mentor Me’ (KMME) program proved to be very high as actual participants during its recent launch with participants that reached to almost 400. The activity was not a mere launch as it also featured two modules of the KMME - Entrepreneurial Mind Setting and Values Formation, and Marketing. The two were given by the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship Go-Negosyo Angelpreneurs Henry Tenedero and Willy Arcilla. Pursuant to Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Board Resolution No. 006, series of 2017, OWWA–Caraga launched the agency’s Cash Relief (CARE) Program.
ASEAN Campus Forum inspires y Caraganons to partner for chang development By: Venus L. Garcia
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UTUAN CTY – Campus leaders and students from different colleges and universities in this city are more motivated in promoting awareness about the benefits of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in every Filipino’s life and its impacts in the attainment for sustainable economic development as they actively joined the ‘ASEAN Campus Forum’ spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga on Thursday at the Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU), CBE Function Hall, here. 4
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Cover Story Gregorio Angelo Villar. Participated by some 300 student-participants, it was the second forum conducted in Caraga region following the ASEAN Multi-Sectoral Forum held just the last month. Villar clarified that ASEAN is about opportunities for all, and not a mere promise of the government to provide everyone a better life. It is about opening better opportunities for all Filipinos that would make them excel in their field of interest, with the help of other Asian nations.
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“We encouraged them to learn more about ASEAN more than the basic things that they learn from school. What is important is for us to understand how we can participate and get the advantage of the substantial list of opportunities associated with ASEAN economic community integration,” said Villar. There’s the opportunity for livelihood as the students became professionals. “Their professional license will be acknowledged in other ASEAN-member states. Also, aside from widening of our market through different trade agreements, it would turn ASEAN into a more competitive region within the world economy,” Villar added.
College of Teacher Education Dean Arlyn Floreta, representing FSUU president Rev. Fr. John Christian Young, expressed her warmest welcome to the youthful crowd. “The students were very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to be informed well anything about ASEAN as the government calls for collaboration Part also of the event was the and synergy in pursuit of progress,” she lecture on the Primary Health Care said. Program, significant data on the region’s In attendance as the honorary teenage pregnancy, and HIV/AIDS. guest is PIA deputy director-general Department of Health (DOH) – Caraga 13 -19 May, 2017
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regional director Jose Llacuna, Jr. encouraged the participating students to cascade to their peers and family members all the relevant information and learnings that they gained from the forum. He also stressed that with the right information and awareness, students and young adults can help reduce the incidents of teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS.
Meanwhile, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)Caraga regional director Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño enunciated during his talk about the Caraga Regional Development Plan (RDP) that health and productivity have a bearing in the economy, such that health is important in pursuit of development. She cited that even if the people are healthy and not productive, still development Meanwhile, Regional Tripartite is hard to achieve. Wage and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Comprehending well the topics board secretary Earl Dela Victoria being discussed during the forum, cited in his discussion on ‘Productivity Joel Batiancila, Jr., supreme student 101 & Wages’ that students must instill government (SSG) president of Saint in their heart and mind the essence of Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT) sincere determination to pursue the remarked that what he has learned goals in life after getting a degree in from the forum will essentially aid him college. and his fellow students on how they can be productive members of the ASEAN He encouraged them to be more community. prepared to face the challenge of global competitiveness. “You have “So my message to the youth, to possess the ability to compete with let’s be only aware, let’s all understand anyone, anytime, anywhere. There and participate. Let’s make use of the is hope for sustainable development information available to us and at the if you are determined to seek for same time be responsible in sharing improvement. Be confident in making the information that is available to you your tomorrow better than today,” right now,” urged Villar. (VLG/JPG/PIACaraga) underscored Dela Victoria.
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Photo Gallery Buy Caraga By Caraga Trade Exhibit Robinson Place, Atrium, Butuan City 17 May 2017
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President Duterte vows to deepen ties with China, other ASEAN groups
DAVAO CITY – President Rodrigo Duterte arrived on Tuesday, May 16, in the Philippines from his official visits to Cambodia and China, and working visit in Hong Kong, promised to look for ways to further strengthen collaboration with China and other Southeast Asian nations. In his arrival speech, President Duterte underscored his mandate to build a solid foundation in infrastructure projects in the Philippines to harness domestic and foreign investments for the development of the nation.
“Our commitment to provide the enabling environment for businesses to thrive where criminality is addressed, corruption is curbed and contractual obligations are complied,” Duterte said. 13 -19 May, 2017
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ASEAN News He added that both the Philippines and China vowed to strengthen both nations’ friendship and to mutually benefit partnerships on a broad range of areas.
that the Philippine government is looking forward to expand partnerships in Southeast Asian nations.
The Chief Executive also assured that the people’s welfare will always “We resolved to fully use the be at the center of the government’s mechanisms we have established to agenda. dialogue openly, monitor progress and ensure implementation of “As your President, my mandate is projects,” Duterte said, adding not only to build infrastructure but it is to that both Philippines and China build a strong and progressive nation. are expected to have an inaugural I will remain faithful and committed to meeting of the Bilateral Consultation this solemn vow,” he said. Mechanism on the South China Sea later this month. Meanwhile, President Duterte said during the press conference that “This is one step forward in he was open to the possible addition of peacefully managing disputes. With Mongolia and Turkey to the Association the signing of four key agreements on of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Economic and Technical Cooperation, pointing out both Turkish President Human Resource Development, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Mongolian Energy and News Publishing, we Prime Minister Jargaltulgyn Erdenebat continue to look for ways to deepen have already expressed their interest in collaboration,” Duterte said, assuring joining the organization.
President Duterte Affirms Ties With Mongolian Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat BEIJING, CHINA – In a bid to strengthen cooperation with Asian neighbors, Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte held his first bilateral meeting with Mongolian Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat on 14 May 2017.
During their warm and cordial first their satisfaction with the development meeting, the two leaders expressed of bilateral relations and pledged
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to further enhance economic and In discussing regional people-to-people cooperation developments, President Duterte between the two countries. expressed his view that peace is better served when there is more The two leaders exchanged participation by stakeholders in the views on expanding interaction in region. As Chair of ASEAN in 2017, many areas, including in agriculture, President Duterte also welcomed trade and investment, finance, and Mongolia’s growing ties with the region. tourism, among others. They also noted The President thus felt that closer the desirability of an exchange of partnership with ASEAN, including visits among the senior officials of their Mongolia’s possible membership, respective countries in order to explore would be desirable, and he said that he opportunities to expand economic, would take up the matter with ASEAN political, and cultural ties. leaders. On strengthening political and institutional relations, Prime Minister Erdenebat said that Mongolia looked forward to convening the next round of consultations in order to review and strengthen the cooperation of the two sides.
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Butuan dad highlights Balangay Festival celebration, city’s transformation By: Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY – “Butuan City is now embarking on a transformation journey. From an old river kingdom, Butuan will ascend towards becoming a great hub city of opportunities for all. We are switching BUTUAN ON.”
This was the statement of Butuan City Mayor Engr. Ronnie Vicente Lagnada during a press conference on 2017 Balangay Festival here.
BUTUAN ON is the rebirth, rediscovery, and rebuilding of our city towards that vision. My fellow Butuanons, we have big dreams for Butuan. We want it to be a competitive, livable, sustainable, and “We own this transformation smart eco city,” he added. journey together. We have a vision, and that vision inspires us to look beyond our Lagnada reiterated that year’s horizons. Our Balangay will again travel celebration will kick-off Wednesday, oceans and high seas. We will be a May 10 with the conduct of a kingdom unearthed; a city ascending,” motorcade at 3:00 p.m. and a grand added Lagnada. opening ceremony at 7:00 p.m at the Libertad Sports Complex. “This is one The good mayor also announced of the most important events as this that ‘BUTUAN ON’ is a movement will showcase performances by toptowards a vision. “Lagsik na Dakbayan caliber artists who will perform the (Alive City) is that vision; our end state. journey of Butuan from an ancient and
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Regional News glorious kingdom to where it will be in pageant is happening on May 18, 2017 the future,” he highlighted. at the Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) Gymnasium, this city. Also, city councilor Cherry Busa, Sanggunaing Panlungsod (SP) Lagnada further revealed that the committee chair on Tourism bared that 2017 Mutya Hong Butuan aims to gain the city government ensures active participation from the 86 barangays, cooperation and participation of all thus, giving them the power to choose the barangays in the city for this year’s andendorse the chosen candidate per monthlong celebration of the Balangay barangay and provide the candidates’ Festival. She also emphasized that needs all throughout the pageant. Butuan has a brand of being one of the historic lands in the country. “As Butuan City aims to soar high, the best lady who wins the pageant Meanwhile, the 26 candidates will become the brand ambassadress of the 2017 Mutya Hong Butuan were to help in the tourism and investment introduced to the media and invited promotion,” underscored Lagnada. the public to witness the event. The said (JPG/Butuan City PIO/PIA-Caraga)
DSWD-Caraga launches Larawan 3.0, compendium of Pantawid Pamilya partner-beneficiaries’ success stories
BUTUAN CITY - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga officially launched on Wednesday the Larawan 3.0, the official compendium of success stories of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in the region. This year’s version highlights the story of the Manobo Tribe in San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, being one of the largest Indigenous Peoples (IP) groups in Caraga. The aforementioned tribe is a partner-beneficiary of the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for
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Regional News our Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program partnerbeneficiaries especially the IP are improved from survival to subsistence and from subsistence to self-sufficiency,” said DSWD Caraga OIC Regional Director Mita Chuchi Gupana-Lim. “This compendium aims to share a portion of the success that our partner-beneficiaries have earned through the intervention of the added Lim.
program,” Services Division Chief Ramel F. Jamen.
In the late part of the Monday convocation for the month of May, the compendium was launched by OIC RD Lim, Assistant Regional Director for Administration Nerisa T. Murih and General Administration and Support
After the launching, copies of compendium will be distributed to the Municipal/City Local Government Unitss, Provincial Local Government Units, partner-agencies and DSWD Field Offices nationwide. (DSWD-Caraga/ PIA-Caraga)
PIA, partners orient student leaders on ASEAN By: Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY – Right after the recently concluded multi-sectoral forum on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) here, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga went to conducting campus forum for the same purpose – to intensify awareness of the students on the importance of ASEAN in the country and how Filipino people can benefit from it.
In partnership with the Father some 300 student-leaders from the Saturnino Urios University (FSUU), the different colleges and universities in the CBE Function Hall was jampacked with city.
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In behalf of FSUU president Rev. Fr. John Christian Young, dean of the Teacher Education Program Arlyn Floreta expressed her warmest welcome to the participants. She said that the school is fortunate that students were given the chance to be informed anything about ASEAN.
Villar also stressed that the agency is not only campaigning for awareness about the ASEAN but also to bring closer to the youth sector the services, programs and policies of the government.
Philippine Information Agency (PIA) deputy director general Gregorio Angelo Villar underscored that ASEAN is all about opportunities and that communities have to take advantage of the many prospects for progress.
“ASEAN is about opportunities for all, and not a mere promise of the government to provide everyone a better life. It is about opening better opportunities for all Filipinos that would make them excel in their field of interest, with the help of other Asian nations,” underlined Villar.
In view of the ASEAN theme, ‘Partnering for Change, Engaging the World’, DDG Villar made emphasis the role of our leaders and of every Filipino in advocating for positive change through collaboration with the neighboring countries.
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Regional News utilizing the social media platform. Also, Department of Health (DOH) Caraga regional director Dr. Jose Llacuna Jr., tackled the Primary Health Care Program, significant data on the region’s Teenage Pregnancy, and HIV/AIDS.
more prepared to face the challenge of global competitiveness. Meanwhile, as enunciated by regional director Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) during her talk about the Caraga Regional Development Plan (RDP), she emphasized that health and productivity have a bearing in the economy, such that health is important in pursuit of development. She cited that even if the people are healthy and not productive, still development is hard to achieve.
Llacuna encouraged the participating students to cascade to their peers and family members all the relevant information/learnings that they gained from the forum. He also stressed that with the right information and awareness, students and young adults can help reduce the incidents of teenage pregnancy Cariño also shared the major and HIV/AIDS. strategies of the different sectors in achieving the RDP. Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) board Cariño further reiterated that secretary VI Earl Dela Victoria cited the challenge of the Caraganons is in his lecture on ‘Productivity 101 and the need to diversify the economy Wages’, that students must instill in to sustain its growth. She added that their heart and mind the essence of there are 105,000 indigenous people sincere determination to pursue the population in Caraga region and goals in life after getting a degree in they are given priority in the RDP. college. He encouraged them to be (JPG/VLG/PIA-Caraga)
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‘Enhanced Justice on Wheels’ goes to Surigao Sur
By: Nida Grace P. Barcena
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – The courts will be brought closer to the people of Surigao del Sur after Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez launched today, May 18 the Enhanced Justice on Wheels (EJOW) in the province. The launching ceremony was Based on the itinerary released held at the Tandag City Park here. by the organizers, the Mobile CourtAnnexed Mediation (MCAM) was Court Administrator Jose Midas already conducted in Cantilan town Marquez, who arrived on Wednesday on Monday, May 15, Hinatuan town on afternoon, was the guest of honor May 16, and Bislig City on May 17. The during the event. MCAM arrived today in Tandag City, in time with the launching activity. In a radio interview, Daryl Oso, Clerk of Court RTC Branch 40 said that Other activities conducted include the EJOW has lined up several activities, Court Hearings on wheels, which was which included court hearings and conducted right after the launching Mobile Court Annexed Mediation. program; court-annexed mediation; free legal aid; information and The Justice on Wheels Bus has dissemination campaign for barangay already arrived in the city on May 13, officials held at the Villa Maria Luisa earlier before the launching activity, Hotel; and medical and dental mission Oso added. set last week of May 2017. 13 -19 May, 2017
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Provincial News The EJOW is the centerpiece of the Supreme Court aimed for the speed up solution of most pending cases in all trial courts in the country. It addresses
the issues and concerns of inmates who are poor but deserve to have their cases be acted upon as quickly as possible. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)
SurSur officials join Surigao’s founding anniversary celebration By:Nida Grace P. Barcena
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – The province of Surigao del Sur recently joined the celebration of the 116th Founding Anniversary of the mother province, Surigao del Norte. Surigao del Sur Governor Vicente T. Pimentel Jr. led the Surigao del Sur delegation together with the department heads and other local officials who participated during the fellowship dinner hosted by the province of Surigao del Norte headed by Governor Sol Matugas upon their arrival. On Monday, the delegates joined the flag raising ceremony with the officials of the three provinces, the Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur and Province of Dinagat Islands as part of
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the culmination celebration activities. Surigao del Sur was part of its mother province - Surigao del Norte before it was separated on September 18, 1960, through a Republic Act 2786 dated June 19, 1960. Meanwhile, Vicente Luna Pimentel Sr., the father of Governor Vicente Pimentel Jr., has been described as the patriarch and pillar of Surigao del Sur politics, being the first governor of the once undivided Surigao province. (PIASurigao del Sur)
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Agusan Norte readies for golden anniversary, Independence Day celebrations By: Nora C. Lanuza Molde
BUTUAN CITY – Different activities are lined up for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the province of Agusan del Norte on June 12 to 17, this year. Preparatory meetings and coordination were conducted by the concerned agencies and personnel of the province to ensure the successful conduct of the celebration.
During the opening of the celebration, an ecumenical thanksgiving service will be held at the provincial capitol to be followed by Independence Day celebration ceremonies; presentation of the Bae On June 12, the province will candidates; and presentation of have a joint celebration of the 119th different tribal dances of the Manobo, Independence Day, the opening Higaonon, and Mamanwa tribes. ceremonies of the 50th Foundation Anniversary and the Sadow Festival Also, the Taboan sa Kapitolyo will at the provincial capitol covered start and a ‘sugba-sugba’ or Bangus court. (milk fish) grilling will be joine by different 13 -19 May, 2017
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Provincial News local and naional government offices’ personnel. Part of the activities during the week-long anniversary celebration is the conduct of the Arbor Day cum Community Immersion on June 13 (2nd day) to four proposed areas, namely: Por Cristo at Buenavista; Coro, Jabonga; Santiago; and Mahaba in Cabadbaran City. Different competitions will also be held during the celebration, like Talentadong Empleyado, Choral, drum and lyre, fireworks display and battle of the bands, TechVoc Skills competition, table skirting, flowerhorn, choral, quiz bowl competitions, and a doggie diva fashion show at the provincial capitol park.
Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba will also deliver her administration’s 2016 accomplishments to the people of the province or State of the Province Address on June 16 in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. On June 17 will be the People’s Day celebration where various government services will be given to more or less 4,000 constituents will held in Cabadbaran City. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is expected to join the Agusanons on the said date. The awarding of Agro-Industrial Fair winners, Outstanding Agusanons, and the Bae coronation night will also be held. (NCLM/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Wenifredo Maldo: Courage and determination turns dream a reality By: Gil E. Miranda
“His leadership allows the farmers in Baleguian, turning dreams of tomorrow into realities today!”
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Provincial News Wenifredo S. Maldo, 53 years old, is known to be a man who always stood up for what he believes is right. His friends commonly know him as “Bimbot,” whose passion in farming was a wonderful and rewarding experience for him and his family.
out, but because they stood up for their rights and fought to stay until the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) awarded the land to them. His parents then cultivated the one-half hectare and registered two-hectare under his name.
Though they were lived with extreme economic challenges, his family used to live in an old house made of wood, but in the years passed they thrived well in a furnished single-level large concrete structure, covered with galvanized sheet-iron roof.
Everyday, Bimbot took off to his farm, bring a bolo to remove weeds on the ground. Out of his cultivated 2.5 hectares, he managed an additional eight hectares under an agreed leased rental agreement from his neighbor’s farm land.
Bimbot’s simple dream now becomes a reality because two of his five sons are now registered seamen and employed in an international vessel. His other two sons also graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Agriculture and BS Elementary Education. The youngest is still in Grade VII.
His rice-farming venture was so profitable that he was able to buy his own Van, Isuzo Elf Truck, and a motorcycle. He purchased farm implements that include five unit turtle power tiller with five units machines and three units threshers.
He is an agrarian-beneficiary of 2.5 hectares farmland in Baleguian, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte that is devoted to planting rice. One-half hectare of his farmland then was inherited from his parents, and the two hectares was registered under his name, both were acquired under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program. According to Bimbot, family acquired the land, encountered harassment landowner ordered them
before his they had when the to move
He eventually increased his yield up to 50 percent or an average of 80 cavans per hectare and sold at P17.50 per kilo, with a net income of P855 thousand at two-cropping per year. Other income came from farm implements he purchased which gave him an additional earning of P79,200 from the five units turtle and P58,318 from the three units thresher per year. Bimbot was active in cooperative work and held the Chairmanship of Baleguian Organic Farmers Irrigators Association (BOFIA) for eight long years.
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Provincial News During his term, he made BOFIA holding an asset of P40 million consisting of farm implements from Agrarian Reform Community Connectivity and Economic Support Services (ARCCESS), which provides an income of more than P200,000 annually.
irrigation facility for the expansion of 180 hectares rice lands now came to reality when DAR constructed the P33.1 million irrigation project in Baleguian, Jabonga.
“Irrigation facility was a great help, it will bring major impact on the lives of Also, he was the recipient of the farmers in Jabonga,” Bimbot said. recognition from a national leadership of Agrarian Production Credit Program The farmers are thankful for (APCP), a credit program of DAR, sharing his expertise, and his vision to Land Bank of the Philippines and transform BOFIA to become rice dealer the Department of Agriculture for someday. production capital to farmers. Today, he is now a living testimony Sometime in 1994, Bimbot was of what CARP did to his life and family, elected Barangay Council up to the which is now a promise of a bright year 2000. He became a three-term future. Sangguniang Bayan member from 2004 to 2013. “Everything happens because of my determination and hard work,” said According to Bimbot, farmers Bimbot. (DAR-Agusan del Norte/PIAin Baleguian dreamt of additional Agusan del Norte)
AgNor to receive forage chopper from DA By: Aimee B. Sienes
BUTUAN CITY - The provincial government of Agusan del Norte, through the Provincial Veterinary Office, will be receiving one unit forage chopper from the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga Region in support to the livestock industry in the province.
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Provincial News This is finalized after the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is signed. As such, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Agusan del Norte recently authorized Provincial Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. AmanteMatba through Sanggunian Resolution No. 115-2017, authored by Provincial Board Member Virgilio R. Escasinas, Jr., to sign in behalf of the province the said MOA with the DA in support to the development of agriculture in the province.
The provincial government supports the undertaking of the DA to ensure continuity of developing the livestock industry in the province that will attain a high productivity and resistance to diseases in support to the DA program. The province continue to provide assistance to livestock stakeholders in pursuit for agricultural development and worthy endeavors to promote the interest of the farmers. (LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Butuan dad unveils ‘Butuan On’ brand By: Maria Lourdes Pizarro-Apego
BUTUAN CITY - Towards attaining the vision Lagsik na Dakbayan, the city is switching Butuan on. This is how local officials introduced Cherry May Busa explains the ‘Butuan this unique brand of Butuan dubbed as on’ brand with a drawing at the side Butuan on. which she says represents the famous Balangay boat in a modern way. During the Balangay Festival 2017 Press Conference, Mayor Ronnie Said drawing depicting the Vicente C. Lagnada stressed Butuan is Balangay boat, she says, also contains currently embarking on a transformation the violet color which represents journey “from an old kingdom, we Butuan’s royal ascendancy. will ascend to becoming a hub city of opportunities for all, so we are now Further, said logo also contains a switching Butuan on.” shout out tagline, “A City Ascending” which answers the question where to “Butuan on is our rebirth, Butuan, what is our vision? rediscovery and rebuilding of our city towards that vision.”...thus “ikaw ug Butuan’s vision, says Busa, is ako, kitang tanan mao ang Butuan on,” to make Butuan a center, a hub of Mayor Lagnada adds. opportunities,sustainable and livable to all. a center, show window and gateway Meantime, Sangguniang to Caraga region. (Radyo ng Bayan Panglunsod Committee on Tourism Chair Butuan/PIA-Caraga) 13 -19 May, 2017
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DTI strengthens consumer groups, conducts quarterly capability enhancement activities PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur, – A total of 22 consumer group members have gathered recently for their first quarter meeting cum capability enhancement seminar. The activity was organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in its effort to provide continuous capability building activities for the province’s consumer groups. The participants who came from Pagpakabana sa Katungod sa Konsumador sa Agusan del Sur (PAKKADS) and Brgy. 1 Consumer Organization (B1CO) in San Francisco tackled the ways on how to stay safe as consumers online.
had been buying items online, and one time bought items online, which did not arrive. The group vowed to be critical and vigilant in buying in the future.
For the next quarters, the groups also commit to participate in consumer advocacy activities like attendance to Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) Hour tele-radyo program, participation in price monitoring activities and act as co-anchor in the celebration of the Consumer Welfare During the session, it was learned Month in October. (DTI-Agusan del Sur/ that there were some members who PIA-Agusan del Sur)
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Caraga on track in meeting the 2022 Cacao challenge
PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur - The National Cacao Roadmap 2016-2022 calls for Caraga Region to commit 3,000 metric tons of dried beans production by 2022.
At the target yield of two kilos per tree and 500 trees per hectare, this would require some 3,000 hectares of productive cacao trees.
National Cacao Industry Council (PNCIC)-Caraga Chapter chairman Christopher Lindo and the rest of the stakeholders coming from the region’s five provinces are confident Cacao industry cluster that even before 2022, the region can stakeholders who attended the already meet or even exceed the regional localization of the national roadmap target commitment. roadmap early this month reported the baseline in terms of hectares The roadmap localization was planted to cacao at 3,975. attended by over 100 stakeholders which include the cacao input Agusan del Sur accounted for providers, farmers, traders, processors 65 percent of this number at 2,584 and enablers held recently at the hectares. Mabe’s Savory Place in San Francisco town, this province. (DTI-Agusan del Although productivity is still low Sur/PIA-Agusan del Sur) in some of the cacao farms, Philippine 13 -19 May, 2017
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Middle Agusan River Sub-basin Summit cum Strategic Planning set in AgSur By: Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY – Stakeholders from various sectors will be attending the Middle Agusan River Sub-basin Summit cum Strategic Planning on May 23-25, 2017 at the Emilitas Restaurant and Dormitel in Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur. Most Rev. Juan de Dios Pueblos, Butuan City Bishop recalled that the Agusan River Basin (ARB) is one of the eight major river basins in Mindanao. It is the third largest river basin in the country covering a total area of 11,936 square kilometer. It encompasses portions of Claveria and Bukidnon in Region 10; Compostella Valley and Davao Oriental in Region XI; and Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Sur in Caraga region.
participation of ARB stakeholders across regions, the sub-basin summits must be conducted. Hence, the upper Agusan River Sub-Basin Summit was held last October 11-12, 2016 at Comval Hotel, Nabunturan, Compostella Valley. Gov. Tyron Jayvee Uy was elected as chairperson of the Upper Agusan River Sub-Basin Council with Atty. Felix Alicer of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources region 11 as co-chairperson. And this year, we are eyeing to create the Middle and Lower Bishop Pueblos added that the Sub-basin Council,” expressed Bishop basin is sub-divided into three sections: Pueblos. The Upper ARB Sub-basin, the Middle ARB Sub-basin and the Lower ARB Sub- It was also learned that during the basin. The province of Agusan del Sur summit, the participating stakeholders belongs to the Middle ARB of which shall elect set of officials and regular area has 64.78 percent of ARB’s total member for the Middle Agusan River area. Sub-basin Council. Only those elected official shall proceed to the Strategic “Since there is still a need to Planning in the following days as per increase the awareness and schedule. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
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Provincial News
Army nabs NPA leader in Agusan del Sur
PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur – A high ranking leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the province was arrested by soldiers on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. According to the report from 401st Brigade, the top NPA leader was identified as Rany Gargar Undayon alias ‘Ian/Abloy’ of Guerilla Front (GF) 19. He was arrested in Purok-1, Barangay Libertad, this town. ‘Ka Ian’ was the commanding officer of Platoon 7 of the NPAs operating in Prosperidad and San Francisco both of Agusan del Sur; Lianga and Barobo of Surigao del Sur. He has four Warrants of Arrest for Murder and Frustrated Murders for crimes committed in the
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Major General Benjamin Madrigal of the 4th Infantry Division congratulated the operatives as he exhorted 401st Brigade under Col. Cristobal Zaragoza to continue pursuing relentlessly the NPA bandits. The arrest of the NPA leader came on the eve of the turn–over of command of the 3rd Special Forces Battalion from LTC Patrick De Villa to LTC Rudy Parallag. (401st Brigade, Phil. Army/PIA-Agusan del Sur) 13 -19 May, 2017
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Medialdea’s decision to halt additional mine fund a procedural matter – Barbers SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte - Surigao del Norte 2nd district Representative Robert Ace Barbers expressed his support for Executive Secretary (ES) Salvador Medialdea’s decision to suspend the imposition of a P2-million trust fund for every hectare of land disturbed by mining operations, an order that was issued by the office of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Gina Lopez.
Barbers said the suspension is not an opposition to Secretary Gina’s proposed additional mine fund. “The DENR Secretary has to understand that this is all part of due process. Mining companies appealed to the Office of the President, therefore, it is only imperative that they be given immediate relief, until the President decides on the petitions,” said Barbers.
“I firmly believe that ES Medialdea deferred the mine fund not because he counters President Duterte’s policy against destructive mining operations, but because the petitions center on this controversial trust fund,” Barbers Barbers said the executive added. (Surigao del Norte 2nd District secretary has jurisdiction over appeals Congressional Office/PIA-Surigao del Norte) filed with the Office of the President.
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Provincial News
DTI Surigao Norte warns public on unregistered food products, food supplements By: Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Surigao del Norte provincial office has warned the public on the purchase and consumption of unregistered food products and food supplement. DTI provincial director Celestino L. Negapatan said the directive is in connection with the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Advisory No. 2017-110 issued on March 29, 2017 that warned the public on the purchase and consumption of the following products and food supplement: Unregistered Healthy Brain Pills; Unregistered Novo Puree Pure Bottled Water; and Unregistered Holista Calcium Citrate.
been issued the proper authorization in the form of Certificate of Product Registration pursuant to Republic Act No. 9711 otherwise known as the “Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009.”
Negapatan said that under the said act, manufacture, importation, exportation, sale and, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, nonconsumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products According to Negapatan, the without the proper authorization from FDA post marketing surveillance FDA is prohibited. activities have verified that the abovementioned food supplement He said, since unregistered have not gone through the registration food products and food supplement process of the agency and have not have not gone through evaluation 13 -19 May, 2017
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Provincial News and testing process of the FDA, the agency cannot guarantee their quality and safety. The consumption of such unregistered products may pose potential health hazards to the consuming public. Food products including food supplements should not bear any misleading, deceptive, and false claims in their labels and or any promotional materials that will provide erroneous impression on products’ character or identity. Negapatan said the FDA and DTI warned all concerned establishments against distribution of the above identified unregistered food products
and food supplements until they have already been covered by the appropriate authorization or product registration. He then advised the public to report continuous sale or distribution of the said food products and food supplement to FDA reporting facility: online at www.fda.gov.ph/ereport, email via report@dfa.gov.ph or call the Center for Food Regulation and Research hotline number (02) 857-1991 to 93 or just visit the DTI Provincial Office located at the 2nd Floor, Simtoco Business Center, Burgos Street, Surigao City or call at telephone numbers (086) 826-6129/826-2373. (DTI-Surigao del Norte/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Army medics, partners team up for operation tuli in Surigao SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte - Soldiers of the 30th Infantry Battalion (30IB), Philippine Army who are conducting Peace and Development Outreach Program (PDOP) in the city together with stakeholders spearheaded an “operation tuli” (circumcision) on Monday here.
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Provincial News The activity is in line with the and lasting peace in our communities,” annual operation tuli of the Surigao Castillo said. Health Specialists Incorporated and the army troopers. Meanwhile, 30IB Commanding Officer Col. Rico Amaro said they will A total of 155 young boys continue performing such kind of civic benefited the free circumcision, and action activities with the stakeholders. free haircut was also rendered by the soldiers to civilians that catered 50 “It shows the sincerity of beneficiaries on the same activity. our soldiers in serving our fellow Surigaonons to ensure the delivery of The said activity is a convergent basic services to the communities,” efforts of the 30IB with the Surigao said Amaro. (30IB-Phil. Army/PIAHealth Specialists Inc, City Government Surigao del Norte) of Surigao, Surigao Doctors College, Riverside Parts Master Inc, Natures Spring and Surigao del Norte Medical Society. It can be recalled that soldiers were deployed in different barangays to gather issues and concerns of the people in order to address it to concerned agencies. One of the issues brought up by PDOP is the lack of financial capability of the parents in sending their sons to private doctors for circumcision. Civil Military Operations Officer 2Lt. Jonel Castillo said the PDOP is a tool of the Army in helping the agencies address different concerns of the people in a community which is seldom reached by basic services. “Thus, it also strengthens our linkages and partnership with other stakeholders in order to attain a long
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HEALTH NEWS
Iron fortified rice, a key to healthy lifestyle
There are many issues confronting health development especially in areas where improper diet and food shortage occurs. One of these issues is the rise of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) and malnutrition cases among children in the region. IDA is the shortage of red blood cells (hemoglobin) in the body to meet the normal amount which is 120 mg per liter. This occurs when the collected iron in the liver is already consumed due to non-intake of ironrich food in a period of time.
Rice remained as the staple food of Filipinos. A study research conducted by Southeast Asian Regional Center (SEARCA) commissioned by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PRRI) said that Filipinos eat an average of 119 kg of rice annually in 2009 to 2010.
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This indicates that rice plays a vital role to address health issues in the country thus, this was prioritized in Research and Development Institutions (RDIs). In line with this, RDIs have come up with several studies to improve the production and health benefit of rice. For instance, rice is being genetically modified in some research institutions in order to produce new varieties, enhance its function, and production that can cater to the demands of the population. The emergence of Iron Rice Premix (IRP) and Iron Fortified Rice (IFR) paved the way to address health and nutrition issues plaguing the region. These are research- based products from the Food and Nutrition Research
Health News Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) that aimed to slash the rise of anemia and malnutrition cases in the community. IFR is a blend of well-milled rice and mineral iron in rice kernel form. Importance of IFR in the body IFR is the only type of rice blended with iron. Iron is one of the most important minerals in the body. As cited from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the significant function of iron is to carry oxygen in the hemoglobin or red blood cells throughout the body so cells can produce energy. Thus, it enhances body strength, activates brain performance, and boosts body resistance against sickness. Iron also helps eliminate carbon dioxide from the body.
The DOST’s Iron Rice Premix (IRP) and Iron Fortified Rice (IFR) is in line with the Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000 (R.A. 8976), an act that protects and promotes the right of health for the people and instills health awareness among them. IFR is being adopted by several firms in the region through the DOST’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) under the leadership of Director Armando Q. Ganal. One of its successful adoptor is the Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corporation in Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan owned by Racky D. Doctor.
Further, the recommended level of iron in the body is classified by gender and age. Males aging from 14 to 18 are recommended with 11 mg, and aged 19 and above must have 8 mg daily intake. The daily intakes for females aged 14 to 18, 19 to 50, and 51 and above must have 15 mg, 18 mg, and The company continues to 8 mg, respectively. This indicates that expand its production on IFR through females need more iron than males. a partnership with other government agencies. Aside from IFR, it has also The daily intake of IFR contributes adopted other FNRI- DOST developed in many ways especially to pregnant food technologies namely, Riceand breastfeeding women. Thus, Monggo (RIMO) curls, and Ricethe DOST 1 is continuously promoting Monggo Instant Baby Food blend. this technology to its target firms These developed food technologies for production and diffusion to the are available in schools, relief areas grassroots. and the public. (DOST/PIA-Caraga) 13 -19 May, 2017
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MINDANAO NEWS
Mindanao gets P10 million community projects from hydro firm
STA. CRUZ, Davao del Sur – With a budget allotment of P10 million for this year, some Higaonons in the Province of Bukidnon, Bagobo-Tagabawas in Davao del Sur and beneficiaries in Davao City will welcome another long list of community projects focused on education, environment, health and, enterprise development after Hedcor, a hydropower firm of AboitizPower, announced its continuous drive to advance its host communities. Providing the young people a conducive place for learning and the opportunity to contribute in building A Better Future, the company’s biggest investment this year goes to education.
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This includes scholarships, construction of classrooms, computer and internet installation, feeding program for public elementary pupils, providing schools with electricity, and
Mindanao News school supplies donation.
host the 4.4-MW Talomo hydros and 56.1-MW Sibulan-Tudaya hydros, For projects focused on the respectively. Bukidnon will soon enjoy environment, enterprise development, the 68.8-MW Manolo Fortich hydros by and health, Hedcor’s host communities the end of this year. will benefit from medical and dental missions, wildlife and biodiversity “On behalf of the Bagoboprotection, school-based hygiene and Tagabawa tribe, I would like to express solid waste management promotion, my deepest appreciation to Hedcor for emergency preparedness and first operating hydropower plants in Davao aid training, and local cooperative del Sur. Hedcor has really given the supports. indigenous people a great help since the beginning of their operation,” said Housing nine out of 22 hydropower Datu Rogelio Manapol, Chairman of IP plants of Hedcor across the country, group Kapiid Ka Banua during the CSR host communities in Davao City, Davao MOA Signing in Mindanao. del Sur and the province of Bukidnon have felt the inclusive growth brought For almost 40 years, Hedcor by these projects from the company. remains steadfast in developing its host communities through its corporate Davao City and Davao del Sur social responsibility projects. (Hedcor)
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NATIONAL NEWS
Duterte admin to ensure fiscal prudence in infra buildup
MANILA - Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has assured the public that the Duterte administration will exercise fiscal prudence and responsibility to ensure that its unmatched public investments in infrastructure would create a lot more jobs and business opportunities, which, in turn, would sustain the country’s growth momentum and accelerate poverty reduction. Dominguez said the government will only resort to financing its ambitious infrastructure buildup through borrowings-and mostly from local sources--if the “economy can grow to finance its debts.”
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“This administration is responsible enough to put money where it is required so there can be more businesses in the areas where the infrastructure will be built,” Dominguez said.
National News Dominguez said the Duterte administration is bent on having its Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) approved in the Congress so that it could help raise enough revenues to bankroll the government’s ambitious plan to modernize the country’s infrastructure backbone so the Philippines could catch up with its more vibrant Southeast Asian neighbors.
to pay for the country’s debts,” Dominguez said in response to concerns that the government might fall into a “debt trap” in implementing its infra program.
The Duterte administration is planning to spend P8.4 trillion over the next five years to close the country’s infrastructure gap that has for decades blunted its global competitiveness as an investment The first package of the CTRP, destination. Dominguez said, would serve as the “cornerstone” of the funding for the Dominguez said this economic government’s “build, build, build” strategy will not only strengthen program. the country’s poor infrastructure backbone, but would also create He likewise pointed out that the more jobs, “which means more people government will take advantage of paying taxes.” the excess liquidity in the domestic market by borrowing 80 percent from “With good infra, real estate banks and other financial institutions values will go up, so more property here, while tapping only 20 percent of taxes can also be collected. More its loans from overseas lenders. opportunities for businesses also means more revenues for the “We will invest wisely and gain government,” Dominguez said. from the investments we have made “That’s Economics 102.” (DOF)
DSWD enlists support of stakeholders to address plight of street children
QUEZON CITY - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will hold a stakeholders’ forum Wednesday, May 17, at the Central Office to seek support in addressing the plight of street children in Metro Manila. 13 -19 May, 2017
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National News
Joining them will be the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, PhilSeven Foundation, Metrobank Foundation, Lopez Foundation, Villar-Sipag Foundation, Metroworld, Adarna Publishing House, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and the Manila Times. The DSWD will present its Comprehensive Program for Street Children, Street Families, and Indigenous Peoples especially the Sama-Bajau to the participants for their understanding and appreciation. One unique feature of this comprehensive program is the establishment of an activity center for street children by the various local government units (LGUs) and Non-
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Government Organizations in Metro Manila. According to DSWD-Social Technology Bureau Director Thelsa Biolena, the activity center is open during the Christmas season with the purpose of keeping off the streets at this time. “It is during Christmas time that children are out on the streets to beg in the guise of caroling. The activity center can serve as a venue where donors can give their Christmas gifts or tokens for children instead of giving them on the streets. Similarly, other educational activities can be conducted at the center. At the same time, hot meals are also being served
National News here. Overall, the activity center is a safer place for street children who are vulnerable to the hazards of street life,” Dir. Biolena said. However, Dir. Biolena lamented that while some LGUs continue to operate their activity centers even beyond the holiday season, there are also LGUs that find it difficult to maintain operations due to lack of resources and staff complement. DSWD Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said, “what we want to do is to maintain and sustain our assistance for street children. Hindi po iyong patay sindi or on and off. We can do this with the full support of the government, nongovernment organizations, and the private sector.” The Secretary shared that an activity center which operates 24 hours, provides appropriate programs, and has adequate materials/equipment can be one solution to help street children.
She emphasized that DSWD needs the assistance and partnership of all sectors in responding to the needs of poor Filipino children, whose lives are at risk on the streets. She expressed optimism that stakeholders especially those participating in the forum would heed the call for help for street children. “Nais natin na matulungan ang lahat ng kabataang Pilipino na magkaroon ng pagkakataong makamit nila ang kanilang pangarap, maabot nila ang full potential nila, at maging mga produktibong miyembro ng lipunan sa hinaharap (We want all Filipino children to have a chance to fulfill their dreams, to reach their full potential, and eventually become productive members of society in the future). We can do better if we work together, and if possible, we can help the local government units to develop and maintain their activity centers,” Sec. Taguiwalo concluded. (DSWD)
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