Butuan’s SK Federation initiates activities amid COVID-19 crisis

The city government is also gearing up its awareness campaign on adapting to the new normal. Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials are being disseminated to the public. However, the mayor cautions on the arrival of a second wave of the pandemic, which is why pre-emptive measures are still being strictly imposed. “We are doing our best to prepare. There might be a second wave. Apart from imposing interventions to prevent the spread of the disease, we are also conducting more targeted testing,” he added. In addition to conducting rapid testing, a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is also being established in the city. This is in line with the efforts to hasten the control of the spread of the disease. By enabling efficient detection, contact tracing can be done immediately. Mayor Lagnada has previously reiterated that the establishment and accreditation of the said laboratory is near completion. The city government has also made sure that select establishments continue operations especially those that offer basic services such as access to food, basic commodities, and health care. Upon the implementation of GCQ in the latter part of May, other establishments approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-IED) have also resumed their operations. (DMNR/PIACaraga) Butuan’s SK Federation initiates activities amid COVID-19 crisis

BUTUAN CITY - The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation officials have been initiating and creating useful programs, projects and activities for the local residents of this city as they cope with the daily community quarantine life in the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

During the Laging Handa Network Briefing with Secretary Martin Andanar of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on Tuesday, | May 23-29, 2020 8

May 26, 2020, Butuan City’s SK Federation president Cynth Zephanee Nietes, bared that they are now maximizing the power of social media to not only

let the youth participate in abiding the protocols but also encourage them to take part in the eradication of the disease. They launched contests and quizzes wherein winners will be given prizes. Some contests also involved providing additional assistance to the adopted families of the participants. The Federation was also able to launch a contest wherein the youth will be challenged to do backyard gardening. She took the time to encourage the youth, especially those with a heart for volunteerism, to help the local governments in implementing their initiatives. as well as social distancing as a way to prevent the spread of the virus in their respective communities,” said Nietes. She also called on the youths nationwide to be active volunteers in their respective areas and contribute to nation-building amid the COVID-19 crisis. She stressed that the youths should take part along with the government in providing help to the locals who are greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in any way possible. “Be a true volunteer by helping the community. To all the youths in the Philippines, we are all nation-builders and we build our nation through volunteerism,” Nietes bared.

“We are working closely with the different concerned government agencies and stakeholders as we do various activities for the youths and locals that they still become productive amid the COVID-19 crisis. We always remind the youths to practice at all times the health protocols and preventive measures imposed by the government,

Andanar also expressed appreciation to the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation members for being an inspiration to other youths and for helping the government in its effort to address the pressing issues and concerns of the locals in this crisis situation on COVID-19. (JPG/PIACaraga)