Caraga InFocus – November 6-12, 2021 by Caraga InFocus

Volume V, No. 46 November 6-12, 2021

REGIONAL NEWS

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CARAGANONS SUPPORT THE 18-DAY CAMPAIGN TO END VAW 2021 DSWD-CARAGA LEADS 2021 NCM CELEBRATION 2021 DAGYAW TOWNHALL MEETING SET IN CARAGA

PROVINCIAL NEWS CALLS FOR PROTECTION ON NATURAL 16 PRRD RESOURCES IN SURIGAO NORTE INTENSIFIES COVID-19 VAX DRIVE, 18 LGU-CLAVER STARTS VACCINATION FOR MINORS CATCHING DREAMS AT SEA: THE TALES OF 19 FEATURE: HOUSEWIVES IN A COMMUNITY OF FISHERFOLK FISHERFOLKS RECEIVE LIVELIHOOD 22 ORGANIZED ASSISTANCE FROM LGU IN SURSUR TOWN TURNS OVER EVACUATION CENTER TO 23 DPWH-13 LGU-LIANGA ASSOCIATION BENEFITS P4.5M POULTRY 24 FARMER’S PROJECT IN SURSUR TOWN MGA ESKWELAHAN SA TANDAG, INTERESADO 25 14NGAKAMAKAPAHIGAYON OG FACE-TO-FACE

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COVID-19 VACCINATION ROLLOUT SA SIYUDAD SA BISLIG, NAGPADAYON KARONG SEMANAHA SSF SA FOOD PROCESSING GIPADANGAT SA DTI SA LGU CARMEN UG KOOPERATIBA SA BUENAVISTA ISIP SUPORTA SA AGUSAN UP

SSF SA PAGPROSESO SA BUGAS UBOS SA BEYOND RICE UG NEGOSYO CENTER SA RTR GIBUKSAN DBC FUND FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS GILUSAD NI GOB. CORVERA ENTREPRENEURIAL MIND-SETTING SEMINAR GIHIMO ISIP USA SA MGA KALIHUKAN SA PAGSULOG SA IKADUHANG TUIG SA AGUSAN UP KALAHI KKB REHABS 2 HEALTH CENTERS IN AGSUR TOWN

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MINDANAO NEWS EU, GERMANY LAUNCH P1-B PEACE, DEV’T PROJECT IN MINDANAO SOLAR IRRIGATION SEEN TO UPLIFT LIVES OF 1.5K LANAO SUR FARMERS

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NATIONAL NEWS

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CONTENTS

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BISAYA GYUD PARTYLIST ISSUES FREE INSURANCE POLICY TO MEMBERS

BONG GO PLEDGES HIS SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF LUCBAN AS TEAM HOLDS ANOTHER RELIEF EFFORT FOR INDIGENT FAMILIES IN QUEZON PROVINCE

BONG GO AIDS INDIGENT FAMILIES IN SIBAGAT, AGUSAN DEL SUR AS HE REITERATES CALL TO PROVIDE CASH INCENTIVES FOR VACCINATED 4PS

“BONG GO IS MY ONLY PRESIDENTIAL BET,” PRRD EMPHASIZES AS HE ENDORSES HIS LONG-TIME AIDE FOR THE HIGHEST POST

COVID-19 NEWS

GREATER COLLAB NEEDED VS. COVID, CLIMATE CHANGE, PRRD TO ABAC

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SINOVAC VACCINES DELIVERED IN PH NOW OVER 50M DOSES GET VACCINATED TO ‘OVERCOME’ PANDEMIC, DUTERTE TELLS FILIPINOS

Statement of Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on the 7.1% GDP growth rate of the Philippines for the third quarter of 2021 We are delighted by the 7.1% growth in our GDP in the third quarter of 2021, which is among the highest third-quarter growth rates in ASEAN and the East Asian region. This noteworthy achievement affirms the Duterte administration’s success in strategically balancing, managing, and sustaining the growth and operation of our economy, while addressing and containing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Delta variant that pushed us to tighten our quarantine restrictions. Despite the reimposition of said restrictions, our proactive vaccination drive against COVID-19, as part of our three-pillar strategy, has allowed for work and business operations to reopen and continue, as well as for the sector to expand, thereby driving the sustained economic recovery we have registered today. As we continue our responsive approach to this pandemic in our remaining months in office, such as accelerating the vaccination program, safely reopening the economy while strictly adhering to public health protocols, and the full implementation of the recovery package to lay the foundation for a pandemic-resilient nation, may everyone take part in this collective effort by observing the minimum health standards so that the economic optimism and growth momentum of our country may continue. May our economic growth encourage everyone to participate in our national COVID-19 vaccination program as we can see the tremendous and positive impact it has on our recovery from the pandemic as one nation.

- SEC. MARTIN M. ANDANAR

PRRD joins Surigaonon significant infra project By Jennifer P. Gaitano

Surigaonons welcomed another significant infrastructure development projects in Dapa, Siargao Island, province of Surigao del Norte, which include the new Siargao Island Sports and Tourism Complex (SISTC) and CatangnanCabitoonan Bridge (ThreePoint Bridge System). No less than President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, together with Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go graced the event on Saturday, Nov. 6. Form their arrival at the Surigao City Airport, they then proceeded to Dapa, Siargao Island

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and arrived at around 4:45 p.m., and were

Communications Operations Office (PCOO), Surigao del Norte Governor Francisco Matugas, and District 1 Representative Francisco Jose Matugas II, among others. President Duterte was delighted as he toured inside the new Siargao Island Sports and Tourism Complex and see for himself all the facilities and equipment which are now readily available for the people of Surigao del Norte who are into sports. welcomed by Secretary Roger Mercado of In his message, Governor Department of Public Francisco Matugas Works and Highways highlighted that this (DPWH), Secretary Martin landmark infrastructure Andanar of Presidential project in Siargao Island Caraga INFOCUS

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will bring together all people into the art of sports. “Thank you, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for gracing this event. Now, with this sports complex, with eager confidence and gratitude, we will do great things,” he said. Surigao del Norte District 1 Rep. Francisco Jose Matugas II, expressed that all Surigaonons will never forget this day when President Caraga INFOCUS

Rodrigo Roa Duterte personally visited and witnessed the completed projects in Siargao Island.

The bridge, in particular, was completed in June 2021 and is considered the longest bridge on November 6-12, 2021 |

the island. “The funds used for these landmark projects were released under your administration, Mr. President. These are the things that we are thankful for amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. From all of us Surigaonons, thank you so much President Rodrigo Roa Duterte,” he said. In his speech, President Duterte acknowledged

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all the local officials in the different local government units (LGUs) in the province. He then emphasized that Siargao Island as the surfing capital of the country is verdant green. “Do not allow anybody to ruin your environment here,” he cited. “We are confident that Siargao will prosper as one of the famous tourist destinations in the country. Take care of what you have right

now and preserve it for the next generations,” President Duterte added. The officials from different LGUs in the province took a photo opportunity with Pres. Duterte right after the program. This was done in order and all observed the imposed health protocols. Heads of government agencies in Caraga Region also took part in the event. (JPG/ PIA-Caraga) Caraga INFOCUS

News Briefs The COVID-19 pandemic has made its way around the world, more students than ever before are living, learning and socializing online. This unprecedented increase in screen time and the merging of online and offline worlds has heightened their vulnerability to bullying and cyberbullying. xx

The 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) will kick-off on November 25 with a Thanksgiving Mass at Saint Joseph Cathedral in Butuan City, followed with an Orange Motorcade within the city thoroughfares going to the Government Center in Tiniwisan. In the afternoon of the same date, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Caraga will spearhead the conduct of Kapihan at SM City Butuan with resource speakers from RGADC, RIACAT-VAWC, DSWD, and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The members of the Regional Vaccination Operations Center (RVOC) will convene for its 34th Meeting via Zoom platform on November 16, 2021, 9am. The team will discuss the COVID-19 situation report in the region; COVID-19 vaccination accomplishments and updates; and other matters.

On #WorldPneumoniaDay, let’s all be reminded that similar to the covid-19 vaccination, we can protect ourselves by having vaccinated for pneumonia for milder infections in case we get infected. Let us continue to observe safety health protocols like wearing face masks, physical distancing, and hand washing to prevent pneumonia in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic.

REGIONAL NEWS

Caraganons support the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW 2021 By Jennifer P. Gaitano

Different stakeholders in Caraga region will once again take part on the annual observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAWC) from November 25 to December 12, 2021 with various linedup activities.

The said campaign will kick-off on November 25 with a Thanksgiving Mass at Saint Joseph Cathedral in Butuan City, followed with an Orange Motorcade within the city thoroughfares going to the Government Center in Tiniwisan. In the afternoon of the same date, the Philippine Information Agency Through the Regional Development (PIA)-Caraga will spearhead the Council – Regional Gender and conduct of Kapihan at SM City Development Committee (RGADC) Butuan with resource speakers from chaired by Commission on Human RGADC, RIACAT-VAWC, DSWD, and Rights (CHR), together with the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Inter-Agency Committee (DOLE). Against Trafficking and Violence On November 26, a virtual Orientation Against Women and their Children on Violence Against Women Related (RIACAT-VAWC) chaired by the Laws will be conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga, a series Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga, and online Learning of activities was lined-up which are Intervention for the Department of open for public participation. Caraga INFOCUS

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Education (DepEd) personnel. All LCAT-VAWCs of Bislig City and Surigao City will also join in the scheduled Orientation on the Establishment of a Processing Center to LCAT-VAWCs on November 29, 2021 via Zoom platform. Pregnant women from Surigao del Sur are all set for the Buntis Zoomgress on December 02, 2021, wherein they will learn more about Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004, Republic Act 10364 or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012, Responsible Parenthood and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related topics and benefit from other services such as mobile laboratory and buntis kits. During the first week of December 2021, the RIACAT-VAWC will conduct the gift-giving activity to all victimsurvivors of Trafficking and Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC). There are some 37 pre-identified

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beneficiaries for this event. The following will also be conducted every Wednesday in the month of December: Online Media Literacy for Trained Youth Advocates; Safe Spaces Act and Social Development Goal 5: Achieving Gender Equality and Women and Girl Empowerment; and Women and Children-related Laws for all RIACAT-VAWC members including parents and children. On December 7, the CHR-Caraga will facilitate the conduct of Safe Spaces Forum, a call to intensify the localization of Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act via Zoom platform. The culminating activity will be held in time with the International Day Against Trafficking celebration on December 13. During this activity, the RIACATVAWC will be giving awards to various stakeholders, among others. This year’s observance is anchored on the theme “VAW-free community starts with Me.” (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

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DSWD-Caraga leads 2021 NCM celebration

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga, together with the Regional Committee for the Welfare of Children (RCWC)Caraga, led the kick-off ceremony of the 29th National Children’s Month (NCM) celebration at SM City Butuan on November 4, 2021. This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme, “New Normal na Walang Iwanan: Karapatan ng Bawat Bata Ating Tutukan!”, and highlights the rights and protection of the children amidst pandemic, focusing on the issues about child abuse and exploitation as children are considered one of the most vulnerable sectors of the community. To strengthen this Caraga INFOCUS

advocacy, DSWD and RCWC-Caraga organized the “Kid’s O’Clock” campaign with Isang Minutong Hugong ng Despertador (One-Minute Buzz of the Alarm Clock) to awaken and invite everyone to make an effort in addressing the needs of the children especially in this time of the pandemic. The kick-off ceremony was participated by DSWD OIC-Regional Director and RCWC Caraga Chairperson, Ramel F. Jamen, together with DSWD Protective Services Division Chief, Jessie Catherine B. Aranas and representatives from other partner-agencies. Dir. Jamen emphasized that stakeholders must

continue the collaboration for the promotion of the rights and welfare of the children and intensify efforts towards implementation of various programs and services that directly address the issues and concerns of the children sector in the communities. The said celebration is made possible through Republic Act 10661 or the National Children’s Month Act of 2015 which declares its observance every November with the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Youth Commission (NYC) as the chair inter-agencies working group. (DSWDCaraga/PIA-Caraga) November 6-12, 2021 |

2021 Dagyaw Townhall Meeting set in Caraga By Jennifer P. Gaitano

Different government agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), development partners, academe, business groups, public sector unions, people’s organizations (POs), and media will be participating in the Dagyaw TownHall Meeting on November 17, 2021 at the Pavillion, Watergate, this city. The event is spearheaded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), together with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), among other agencies involved. According to DILG-Caraga regional director Lilibeth Famacion, Dagyaw aims to build mutual trust between the government and the Filipino people by providing an open, neutral, and protected space for dialogue. This will also be a three activities in one setting/ venue: 1) 2021 Dagyaw Townhall Meeting; 2)

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2nd Special Episode of PIA’s Kapihan with DILG; and 3) CSO Forum on the Full Devolution of certain functions of the Executive Branch to Local Governments, including the salient features of the Devolution Transition Plans (DTPs). “Basically, the Dagyaw 2021 will provide a platform for citizens and government to hold discussions on local service in the context of the COVID-19 Recovery Efforts of the country and the implementation of the Manadanas Ruling,” said Famacion. Some 40 individuals from various sectors are

expected to attend the event face-toface while others will join via Zoom platform. This is in compliance with the imposed health protocols to ensure the safety of the attendees. The Persons with Disabilities (PWD) sector in the Caraga region will also be participating in the 2021 Dagyaw through the help of a Filipino Sign Language (FSL) interpreter for each session. The said event will be streamed live via official Facebook Pages of PIA, DILG and DBM, and other social media platforms available. (JPG/PIACaraga) Caraga INFOCUS

PROVINCIAL NEWS

PRRD calls for protection on natural resources in Surigao Norte In time with the inauguration of two big-ticket infrastructure projects in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte province on Saturday, November 6, President Rodrigo Roa Duerte, who inaugurated the said projects himself, called on Surigaonons to protect and preserve their natural resources. Surigao del Norte is home to some of the country’s top tourist destinations, boasting an abundance in natural resources as manifested in its major growth drivers - agriaquaculture, responsible mining, and ecotourism. It is reputed as one of the leading tourism

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destinations in Mindanao and is considered a surfing capital with its long stretches of fine white beaches, caves, lakes, waterfalls, rock formations, and barrelshaped surfs. Located in the province is the world-renowned Siargao Island which is also home to the largest contiguous mangrove stand in the Philippines, holding a total mangrove forest of 8,620 hectares. Of these, a single forest block consisting of 4,200 hectares is found in the municipality of Del Carmen, which is a habitat of rare and endangered species of flora and fauna, both in

marine, wetland, and terrestrial areas. “You have a beautiful place. Do not allow anybody to spoil your environment,” said President Duterte during the inauguration of the Siargao Island Sports and Tourism Complex (SISTC) and the CatangnanCabitoonan ThreePoint Bridge System in Brgy. Osmena, Dapa, Siargao Island, where local chief executives in the province, as well as hundreds of Surigaonons, witnessed the ceremony. “I am actually jealous [of the beauty of the province], if I’m being honest,” he added. Caraga INFOCUS

The inaugurated projects are the SISTC in Dapa, Siargao Island which will serve as both a major facility for sports enthusiasts as well as a venue for tourismrelated events and the Catangnan-Cabitoonan Three-Point Bridge System, located at the island’s tourism hub, the town of General Luna. Comprising the Catangnan-Cabitoonan Bridge, Libertad Bridge 1, and Libertad Bridge 2, the three-point bridge system connects the barangays Sta. Cruz, Sta. Fe, Libertad, Cabitoonan, and Catangnan.

largest in the Philippines. Mineral reserves register a total of 37,963.40 hectares. At present, there are six large-scale mining companies operating in the province, which produce nickel, nickel silicate ore, and limestone. Other mineral products include gold, silver, chromite, and ceramics.

happens at a very auspicious time when we are revitalizing the country’s tourism industry as we recover from the pandemic. Through these infrastructure developments, we are confident that Siargao will cement its place as one of the premier tourist destinations in the Philippines,” he said.

A great believer in the role of infrastructure The president made development as one mention of this and of the major propellers enjoined Surigaonons of the country’s to prevent any human economic prosperity, endeavor that will the country’s chief degrade its environment. executive reiterated “Do not allow anybody his administration’s to tinker with your commitment to Both projects are part forests. Take care of providing a safe and of the large-scale what you have now and comfortable life for efforts of the provincial preserve it for the next every Filipino through the government to bolster generations,” he said. many infra projects built economic recovery and across the country under improve the accessibility Meanwhile, President the “Build, Build, Build” and mobility of people, Duterte lauded the program. goods, and services in efforts of the provincial Siargao Island which in government for initiating “With all these turn further improves the the projects and infrastructure province’s tourism sector. completing them even developments are amid the tumultuous inclusive progress for Responsible mining is economic status of the the benefit of every also a major industry and country brought by the an economic growth coronavirus disease 2019 Filipino. This is our commitment and driver of the province. (COVID-19) pandemic. legacy to our people,” The province has he said. (DMNR/PIAhuge mineral deposits, “The inauguration Caraga) considered one of the today of these projects Caraga INFOCUS

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LGU-Claver intensifies COVID-19 vax drive, starts vaccination for minors

A total of 1,203 doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered by the Claver vaccination team on Wednesday, Nov. 3. This is the highest number of doses given in a day since the mass vaccination program of the government took off in the municipality. In its recent data, a total of 32,831 doses were administered, with 15,862 individuals already fully vaccinated while 16,969 received their first dose. The municipality also kicked off its vaccination

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for minors, aged 12 to 17, as the national government begins its nationwide rollout of COVID-19 vaccination for the said age group. The vaccination team required proper identification before the minor individuals could be inoculated and they must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians. Mayor Georgia D. Gokiangkee of the local government unit (LGU) of Claver has initiated the barangay mobile vaccination and put forth an effort on the

continuous information drive to intensify the LGU’s campaign and call to Clavernons who are not yet inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine to avail of the free vaccines provided by the government. “It will protect yourselves against the virus especially those belonging to priority groups. Time and again, I am encouraging all of you to get a jab to safeguard not just yourselves but also your loved ones and the people surrounding you,” she said. (LGU-Claver/ PIA Surigao del Norte) Caraga INFOCUS

Catching Dreams at Sea: The tales of housewives in a community of fisherfolk

While the chirps of the crickets resonate and the sun sleeps with the rest of the world, fishers in Barobo, Surigao del Sur set foot in their bangka in hopes to catch fish. They depend on their luck at sea to support the needs of their family. And like the sea, their catch has highs and lows, leading to uncertain income. Fueled with hardships and dreams, Vilma Caraga INFOCUS

Guingue, 47, breaks the notion of the work once thought to be suited only for men. She accompanies her husband to help him catch fish at sea to feed their nine children waiting at home. In a revolutionized world where gender equality is advocated, women like Vilma have the freedom to serve a key role in the

food system, stepping up from her usual routine as a housewife. Pushing to give a brighter future for their children, Vilma joined the Anunang Gamut Fishermen Association (AGFA) in 2017 where she found her purpose and her dreams coming true. Breaking dawn November 6-12, 2021 |

share we receive from our bangus harvests, I now earn P4,000 every month. It’s a big help to my family. I was able to send two of my children to college. Thankfully, two of them completed their studies already,” Vilma shared tearfully. Margarita M. Mabong, AGFA’s bookkeeper, also observed a shift in the attitude of Anunang Sustaining the bangus that. Then AGFA came residents. aquaculture from and seeing their progress the Mindanao Rural I took the courage to “People here are Development Program join. It was the best happier and even look (MRDP) project in 2011, decision,” said Vilma. healthier since they can the local government now eat properly and (LGU) of Barobo helped AGFA welcomes nutritiously. We can cook AGFA to acquire the everyone, embracing different bangus recipes. Bangus Production all genders in the It was a huge difference and Marketing project community, With a before when we had no from the Philippine total of 46 members fish pens,” she happily Rural Development as of 2021, they hold a said. Project (PRDP). In 2018, 50:50 ratio of males and AGFA was granted a females. In sickness, health, and P1,164,135.55 worth even in work, Delma of materials to raise With this, it opened an and Vergilio take care 30,000 garungan or opportunity to Vilma to of the bangus diligently. bangus fingerlings as an work as a a secretary They feed them from expansion to their MRDP and present herself time to time and ensure project. as a caretaker for the that the net has no holes additional pens and so fingerlings would It never crossed to Vilma fingerlings, giving her an not escape. They also that this would force additional income. remove the dead fishes her to leave Virgelio in to avoid poisoning the fishing. “I was always with “Before, we only depend live ones. my husband to catch fish on our catch and it’s rare at dawn. I thought my to catch abundantly. “It wasn’t hard for me life would revolve around However, aside from the since my husband helps.

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If before I helped him to catch fish at sea, now it’s the other way around,” said Vilma. Rising up PRDP continues to uplift its proponent groups by providing infrastructure or capital needs and capacity building. Just this year, members and non-AGFA members were immersed in bangus bottling and processing training in partnership with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Like Vilma, this PRDP training encourages women in the community to do something relevant while their men are at sea. Vilma also encouraged her daughter to join and learn new skills. “This boosted our morale as wives. While our husbands are busy at sea, we can do deboning and bottling, then sell these products. It’s extra income for the family, community, and the association,” said Rubelyn T. Cahilis, wife of an AGFA member. Caraga INFOCUS

Barobo LGU is also in full support of the association, providing them materials such as pressure cooker, gas stove, kitchen wares, among others for the start-up of their bangus processing business. Excessive harvest causes the fisherfolk to sell the bangus at a lower price, losing the chance of additional profit. Now, with the acquired knowledge of processing, the excess bangus can already be sold at a higher price. Laying down Alongside the Bangus processing, AGFA aims to expand its aquaculture into sea tourism with the support of Barobo LGU. For Vilma, government

interventions signified opportunities for a woman like her. She believes that giving them skill training pushes more women to find their voice in the community and start a business. “I am deeply grateful for all the interventions given to this community, especially for including women and making us important,” Vilma expressed. While women are no strangers to the hustles of being a housekeeper, with the unity of AGFA and government interventions, they unceasingly catch dreams in the endless sea of opportunities. (Zenny Awing, DA-PRDP RPCO 13-INFOACE/PIA-Surigao del Sur) November 6-12, 2021 |

Organized fisherfolks receive livelihood assistance from LGU in SurSur town

The Dahican Agri-Fishery Integrated Association (DAGFINTEGRAS) of Barangay Dahican and United Fishermen Association (UFA) of Barangay Doyos, all in Carrascal town, formally received the checks for their livelihood projects during the turnover held on November 5, 2021, at the town’s Executive Building. The DAGFINTEGRAS received a total amount of Php 581,500.00 for the implementation of their milkfish culture in floating cages while the UFA received Php 300,000.00 as capitalization for their buy-and-sell of fishery

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products.

James T. Valle, which aims to help fisherfolks Both projects are part achieve financial of the LGU’s livelihood stability by providing program prioritized by them sustainable and Carrascal Mayor Vicente productive livelihood Pimentel III, with the opportunities. (LGUsupport of the legislators Carrascal/PIA-SUrigao led by Vice Mayor Jesse del Sur)

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DPWH-13 turns over evacuation center to LGU-Lianga

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Caraga turned over a regional evacuation center to the local government unit (LGU) of Lianga in Surigao del Sur on October 19, 2021, situated in Brgy. Diatagon. The 1,450-square-meter gymnasium-sized multipurpose evacuation center will serve as a temporary shelter for those who will be displaced during calamities as well as a venue for major community events and activities. With a cost of Php Caraga INFOCUS

34,481,934.10, the facility is equipped with a male and female toilet and bathrooms, kitchen, a spacious gym, administrative offices, clinic room, prayer room, dressing room, breastfeeding room, and playroom. There is also an area for laundry, storage, and reception. The center is also equipped with a generator set and other common amenities. The 13 barangays of the municipality will benefit from the said project. Lianga Mayor Novelita Sarmen expressed her gratitude to the DPWH for providing

a sturdy and wellequipped multi-purpose evacuation center in their municipality. The cutting of ribbon, blessing, and turn– over ceremony was officially attended by the municipal mayor, DPWH-Caraga regional office personnel headed by Engineer Ruel Nazareno, Contractor LM Construction & General Marketing, Brgy. Diatagon punong barangay Remegio B. Pareja, and staff from the LGU. The blessing was officiated by Rev. Father Leonardo T. Orillaneda. (DPWHCaraga/PIA-Surigao del Sur) November 6-12, 2021 |

Farmer’s association benefits P4.5M poultry project in SurSur town Program to procure freerange chicken and for the construction of the native chicken multiplier farm, which was launched in Tagbina Research Station. Aside from the poultry, there were also vegetable seedlings that were distributed to the barangays of Tagbina which they requested for the implementation of their Gulayan sa Tahanan program.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga, through the Livestock Program and in coordination with Tagbina Research Station, turned over the Php4.5 millionworth of poultry project under the Bayanihan Act II to the different farmer’s associations in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur on November 11, 2021.

sources of livelihood. Livestock Program Coordinator Jekem Sanchez said that each beneficiary can avail 100 free-range chickens and two sacks of feeds sponsored by B-MEG. The fund for the poultry project was utilized under the DA-Caraga Livestock

The farmers who were present during the turnover ceremony toured around the Tagbina Research Station including the said multiplier farm to observe the practices of poultry farms and other agricultural crops. (DA-Caraga/PIASurigao del Sur)

The turnover ceremony of the poultry project was led by the Regional Executive Director (RED) of DA-Caraga, Engr. Ricardo Oñate Jr. together with Regional Technical Director Rebecca Atega. The project aims to provide the farmers additional

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14 ka mga eskwelahan sa Tandag, interesado nga makapahigayon og face-toface classes Muabot sa 14 ka mga eskwelahan dinhi sa siyudad sa Tandag ang nagpakita og interes alang sa pagpahigayon og limited face-to-face classes. Sa pakighinabi sa Radyo Pilipinas – Tandag, gibutyag ni Dr. Gemma de Paz, Schools Division Superintendent sa Department of Education (DepEd) Tandag City Schools Division, nga nagpaabot matud pa og intensiyon ang maong mga eskwelahan aron malakip sa giplanuhan nga limited faceto-face classes nga nakatakdang magsugod karong Nobyembre 15, ning tuiga. Sumala niini nga interesado ang mga estudyante, mga ginikanan, ingon man Caraga INFOCUS

ang mga magtutudlo.

face-to-face classes.

Dugang pa sa opisyal, ila matud na kining gi-sumite ngadto sa ilang central office apan wala kini naaprubahan pinasubay sa mga criteria nga maoy gibasehan karon sa DepEd ug sa Department of Health (DOH) alang sa pagpahigayon sa limited

Sigon ni Dr. De Paz nga aduna unta’y usa ka eskwelahan dinhi sa siyudad nga giaprubahan sa ilang regional office apan nagkinahanglan pa kini og pagtugot sa DOH. (Raymond Samson Aplaya, RP1-Tandag/PIASurigao del Sur) November 6-12, 2021 |

COVID-19 vaccination rollout sa siyudad sa Bislig, nagpadayon karong semanaha Nagpadayon karon ang gihimong COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout sa siyudad sa Bislig, Surigao del Sur. Subay sa gipagawas nga impormasyon gikan sa lokal nga panggamhanan, nasayran nga adunay pagpamakuna sugod karong adlawa, Lunes, Nobyembre 8, hangtud sa adlaw’ng Biyernes, Nobyembre 12, alang sa 1st dose sa Sinovac ug Pfizer vaccines ug 2nd dose alang sa Sinovac, AstraZeneca, Moderna, ug Pfizer.

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Subay niini, giabisuhan ang tanan nga gustong magpabakuna nga magdala og kaugalingong alcohol, ballpen, pagkaon, tubig, ug valid ID. Gawas niini, subli usab sila nga Target gihapon nga mabakunahan gipahinumduman alang sa hugot nga ang mga anaa sa priority group A1 pagsunod sa mga minimum public hantod A5 ug ROAP (rest of the adult health protocols sa ilang pag-adto population) nga nag-edad 18 anyos pataas. Ipahigayon kini sa may Andres sa nasangpit nga mga vaccination center. (Raymond Samson Soriano Colleges of Bislig Gymnasium Aplaya, RP1-Tandag/PIA-Surigao del ug sa Bislig City Cultural and Sports (BCCSC). Pagahimuon kini gikan alas Sur)

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SSF sa food processing gipadangat sa DTI sa LGU Carmen ug kooperatiba sa Buenavista isip suporta sa Agusan Up Gilusad sa Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- Agusan del Norte kaniadtong Martes, Nobyembre 9, 2021 ang Shared Service Facilities (SSF) sa food processing ug Norwegian fish cages ngadto sa local government unit (LGU) sa Carmen isip tubag sa panginahanglan sa lungsod ug isip suporta sa Process! Process! Process! Project sa AGUSAN UP!, ang kampanya sa pagpalambo sa administrasyon ni Gob. Dale B. Corvera kaabag ang buhatan ni Kongw. Angel Amante-Matba. Gi-turn over usab ang laing set sa Norwegian fish cages ngadto sa Caraga Aqua Culture Producers Cooperative sa Buenavista sa maong okasyon diin nagpirmahay ang mga cooperators – DTI, LGU-Carmen ug kooperatiba – sa Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) ug Usufruct Agreement. Mipirma usab si Gob. Corvera sa maong mga kasabutan isip witness. Mismo ang gobernador ug si DTI Agusan del Norte Provincial Director Brenda BaybayCorvera sa DTI ang nag-abli sa pasilidades sa food processing sa nahimutangan niini sa merkado sa Carmen nga nagsilbing kabahin sa mga kalihukan sa pagsaulog sa probinsya sa ikaduhang tuig sa AGUSAN UP! Development Campaign. Mi-komiter usab si Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Provincial Director Rey Cueva sa maong okasyon nga andam mohatag og training ang TESDA

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para magamit gyod og ensakto ang mga pasilidades. Sa iyang mensahe, gipadayag ni Gob. Corvera ang iyang kalipay tungod sa pagtinabangay sa lokal ug nasyonal nga ahensya ingon man sa mga negosyante ug mag-uuma tungod sa ilang hugtanong suporta sa kampanya sa AGUSAN UP! alang sa ekonomikanhong paglambo sa probinsya. Gawas kang Mayor Jovitte Calo sa Buenavista ug mga sakop sa kooperatiba sa maong munisipiyo nga maoy mipirma sa MOA, mitambong usab sa maong kalihukan si Vice Mayor Ramon Calo ug ubang mga opisyales sa Carmen ingon man si Provincial Administrator Gerry Joey Laurito. (Karen Kei V. Decamotan ug Sonny Montilla, LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

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SSF sa pagproseso sa bugas ubos sa Beyond Rice ug Negosyo Center sa RTR gibuksan

Gi-turn over sa probinsyal nga buhatan sa Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ngadto sa local government unit (LGU) sa RTR kaniadtong Miyrekules, Nobyember 10, 2021, ang Shared Service Facilities (SSF) nga gamiton sa pagproseso sa “Beyond Rice,” o ang pagproseso og mga kakanin ug uban pang samang produkto gamit ang bugas. Ang “Beyond Rice” mao ang gipahiluna sa probinysa sa Agusan del Norte nga Core Processing Project sa lungsod ubos sa AGUSAN UP!, ang kampanya sa pagpalambo sa administrasyon ni Gob. Dale Corvera kaabag ang buhatan ni Kong. Angel Amante-Matba. Dungan niini giablihan usab sa DTI sa publiko ang Negosyo Center sa lungsod nga magsilbing sentro sa

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mga serbisyo sa pagpahiluna og mga ekonomikanhong kalihukan sa lugar. Niini, nagpadayag og pasalamat si RTR Mayor Richard Daquipil sa DTI ug kang Gob. Corvera nga nagpasiugda sa proyektong “Beyond Rice” ug ubang serbisyo pagpalambo sa nga negosyo pinaagi sa AGUSAN UP. Sumala ni Mayor Daquipil nga daku ang mahimong tabang sa maong mga himan sa mga processors sa kakanin ubos sa maong programa ning maong lungsod nga nagsilbing “rice granary” sa Agusan del Norte. Nagpadayag usab og kalipay si Gov. Corvera tungod kay nakita niya nga lamdag na nga makabot sa probinsya sa Agusan

del Norte ang panglantaw niini nga mahimong agriprocessing center sa Caraga, magmalambuon ang mga negosyo ug moangat ang kita sa mga tawo. “Daku kaayo ko og pagtuo nga kung ato ning suportahan atong mga MSMEs, molambo ang ekonomiya sa atong probinsya tungod kay mag unsa ang usa ka lugar kung walay mga negosyo. Ang negosyo ang makabuhi sa ekonomiya,” matud sa gobernador. Sa bahin sa DTI, gipadayag ni Provincial Director Brenda Corvera nga ang pagpadangat sa maong SSF ug ang pag-abli sa Negosyo Center bunga sa kolaborasyon tali sa probinsya kansang kampanya sa pagpalambo nga mao ang AGUSAN UP! gisuportahan sa iyang buhatan. Ang pag-abli sa Negosyo Center, dugang sa DTI director, magsilbing ilhanan usab sa tuyo sa DTI nga makapahiluna pa gyod og dugang negosyo ug mapalambo ang ekonomiya sa lungsod. (Karen Kei V. Decamotan ug Sonny Montilla, LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

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DBC Fund for Young Entrepreneurs gilusad ni Gob. Corvera Gilusad ni Gob. Dale B. Corvera sa Agusan del Norte ang gitawag niya nga “DBC Fund for Young Entrepreneurs,” usa ka pundo nga iyang gisugdan gikan sa iyang personal fund aron mahimong tinubdan sa seed fund sa mga ideya sa negosyo sa kabatan-onan sa probinsya nga modaug sa “TuoNegosyo” o uban pang sukdanan sa kamaayo sa usa ka ekonomikanhong proyekto. Gihimo kini sa gobernador pinaagi sa paghatag sa gikometir niya nga dugang seed fund nga tag P100,000 matag usa sa mitapos sa indigay nga unom ka contestants sa “TuoNegosyo” sa tuig 2021 atol sa pag-abli sa “Agus Trade Fair” sa SM City Butuan nga gihimo isip kasaulogan sa ikaduhang tuig sa AGUSAN UP!, ang kampanya sa pagpalambo sa administrasyon ni Gov. Dale B. Corvera kaabag Caraga INFOCUS

ang buhatan ni Kong. Angel Amante-Matba.

sa AGUSAN UP! sa miaging tuig.

Ang DBC Fund, sumala pa ni Gob. Corvera, maghatag og P100,000 nga seed fund sa labing ubos lima ka ideya sa mapiling proyekto sa mga batan-on matag tuig. Ang dugang detalye sa DBC Fund, padayon sa gobernador, himoon sa mosunod nga mga adlaw.

Butyag ni Gob. Corvera nga sama sa mga batan-on nga apil sa “TuoNegosyo” gusto gyod niya nga magnegosyo niadtong batan-on pa siya. Apan kulang lang gyod siya sa capital. Kini ang nagdugso kaniya nga himoon ang maong suporta sa mga batan-on nga naay mga maayong ideya sa negosyo karon. (Shena Mae Pabia ug Sonny Montilla, LGUAgusan del Norte/PIAAgusan del Norte)

Saysay ni Gob. Corvera nga nadasig gyod siya sa nahimong resulta sa “TuoNegosyo” nga gilusad niya isip kabahin

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Entrepreneurial Mind-setting Seminar gihimo isip usa sa mga kalihukan sa pagsulog sa ikaduhang tuig sa Agusan Up

Mosuma sa 80 ka mag-uuma ug processors ang miapil sa gipahigayon sa probinsya sa Agusan del Norte pinaagi sa AGUSAN UP! Coordinating Center ug probinsyal nga buhatan sa Department of Trade and Industry (DTI]) nga Entrepreneurial Mind-setting & Marketing Essential Seminar kaniadtong Miyerkules, Nobyembre 10, 2021. Gihimo ang maong kalihukan isip kabahin sa magkaluhang proyekto sa probinsya nga Plant! Plant! Plant! ug Process! Process! Process! ubos sa AGUSAN UP!, ang kampanya sa pagpalambo sa administrashon ni Gob. Dale B. Corvera kaabag ang buhatan ni Kong. Angel Amante-Matba. Ang inputs ning maong seminar

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gihimo online apan ang mga partisipante personal nga nanambong sa mosunod nga mga Negosyo Centers sa DTI: Cluster 1 sa Negosyo Center sa Las Nieves; Cluster 2 sa Carmen, Nasipit ug Buenavista; Cluster 3 sa Cabadbaran, RTR ug Magallanes; ug Cluster 4 sa Tubay, Santiago, Jabonga, ug Kitcharao. Tumong sa maong kalihukan nga mapataas ang kita diha sa pag negosyo pinaagi sa pagpalapad sa ilang kaalam unsaon pag-engganyo ang mga mamalitay sa ilang produkto. Si John Paul Lanot, usa sa accredited mentor sa Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship ug gitawag nga “angelprenuer” o tigtabang sa laing mga

entrepreneurs, ang nagsilbing mamumulong sa maong seminar. Sa iyang mensahe, gidasig ni Gov. Corvera ang mga partisipante nga momugna og negosyo ug iyang gipadayag nga naa ra ang probinsya sa Agusan del Norte, ingon man ang mga nasudnong ahensya nga motabang kanila. “Sa inyong pagtahak sa dalan sa pagka-entrepreneur, akong ipahibalo nga naa ra ang probinsya, ingon man ang partner tang mga ahensya ilabina sa DTI, nga mo suporta kaninyo,” sumala sa Gobernador. (Shena Mae Pabia, LGU-Agusan del Norte/ PIA-Agusan del Norte)

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KALAHI KKB rehabs 2 health centers in AgSur town

Two barangay health stations were repaired and temporarily converted into a quarantine facility in the municipality of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur province, to help residents in their need in this time of pandemic. The health centers in barangays Causwagan and La Flora were rehabilitated under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) KALAHI-CIDSS Kapangyarihan at Caraga INFOCUS

Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KKB). KALAHI-CIDSS KKB is implemented under the National CommunityDriven Development Program (NCDDP). Before the pandemic, the project focuses on supporting livelihood related priorities of communities that generate and diversify income of households using the CDD approach. However, it shifted into a Disaster Response Operation Modality (DROM) due to the

COVID-19 pandemic. In Barangay Causwagan, the Improvement of Barangay Health Station for Temporary Quarantine Facility cost Php725,403.38. It was started on June 30 and completed on August 6, 2021. It is expected to benefit 738 households in the said village. Causwagan’s barangay health station is fully furnished and complete with a handwashing stand, alcohol dispenser, a thermogun, hot and November 6-12, 2021 |

(The project should be sustained and building integrity should be maintained. Our barangay health station is really wonderful. Thank you so much for the community involvement),” the mayor added.

cold water dispenser, a 42” smart television, portable trolley speaker, emergency light, five electric fans, three folding beds, 10 tables, six chairs, five trash bins, three pails, and three dippers. Provision of alcohol and face masks were included. In Barangay La Flora, the Improvement of Barangay Health Station for Temporary Quarantine Facility cost Php751,186.50. The project started on June 29 and was completed on August 6. It targets to benefit 322 households. The health station is built on stilts as the said village, which is situated on the banks of Agusan River, is a flood-prone area. The project includes construction of restrooms and provision of 25 chairs, three beds with mats, five electric fans, five tables, garbage bins, a water

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dispenser, handwashing stand, portable speaker, emergency light, pails and dippers. Talacogon Mayor Pauline Marie R. Masendo, who was present during the turnover ceremonies of both subprojects, expressed her gratitude to the Department for the said assistance. “Sa kanunay kita nagpasalamat sa KALAHI sa tanan nga mga kaayuhan ug proyekto nga gipaabot sa atoa (As always, we are thankful to KALAHI for all the projects they have given to us),” Mayor Masendo said. “Kinahanglan nga masustain nato ang project ug ma-maintain ang kanindot ug kalig-on. Sa atong barangay health station, gwapa jud siya. Salamat gyud kaayo sa community involvement

“Daghan gani nakadayeg niini nga project tungod sa kanindot. Kinasingkasing nakong pasalamat sa KALAHI (Many praised such wonderful subproject. My heartfelt gratitude to KALAHI),” Barangay Causwagan chairperson Gloria Otaza said. Barangay Chairperson Romie Otacan of Brgy. La Flora, meanwhile, said, “Dako nakong kalipay nga nahuman ang subproject. Dako namo nga pasalamat kay usa mi sa nahatagan og proyekto. Og naay ma quarantine diri sa barangay, wa na tay problemahon kay kumpleto ang gamit para sa ma-quarantine (It’s such a great joy that the subproject was completed. We are very grateful that we were given such project. If someone will be quarantined here in the barangay, we won’t be worried since he/she has all the things they need).” (DSWD-Caraga/ PIA-Agusan del Sur) Caraga INFOCUS

MINDANAO NEWS

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EU, Germany launch P1-B peace, dev’t project in Mindanao

The European Union (EU) and the German government launched a four-year project with a total budget of 18 million euros (approximately PHP1 billion) to support Mindanao’s peace and development agenda. The program, called “Strengthening the Implementation of Regional and Local Peace and Development Agendas in Mindanao (SPADe)”, seeks to promote a peaceful, cohesive, secure, and “inclusively developed Mindanao.”

fisherfolk, indigenous peoples, internally displaced persons, women, and the youth. “This new project is consistent with our EU vision, which calls for an integrated approach to conflicts, supports state and societal resilience, addresses extreme poverty, inequality, and chronic fragility,” EU Ambassador Luc Véron said. German Ambassador to the Philippines Anke Reiffenstuel said this reflects Germany’s commitment to contributing to the peacebuilding process in the region.

The EU Delegation on Friday said special attention would be given to vulnerable and marginalized groups, such SPADe will be as smallholder farmers, implemented by the

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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German government, from 2021 to June 2025 in select areas in the region. The project is under the EU’s Mindanao Peace and Development Programme (MinPAD RISE) and co-funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. “With the GIZ project, the German development cooperation complements the EU-funded MinPAD RISE Programme and Caraga INFOCUS

continues Germany’s commitment for a peaceful and successful socio-economic development of Mindanao,” Reiffenstuel said. For a span of more than four years, SPADe will focus on: - Agricultural and fishery value chain development and investment promotion - Capacity building and strengthening cooperatives - Good governance promotion - Support equitable and sustainable access to natural resources - Empowerment of vulnerable groups The EU said SPADe would support the Regional Peace and Order Councils, Regional Development Councils, and non-state actors in implementing local and regional peace and development agendas. It will also help improve the services of agricultural cooperatives to their members and promote climate-smart agricultural value chains. The program officially Caraga INFOCUS

kicked off during a virtual ceremony hosted by MinDA on November 4. ‘Just the beginning’ During its launch, Véron said the collaboration is just the beginning of what they hoped to be a successful and meaningful action for the communities, especially the farmers, in Mindanao. “This project comes at difficult times with the pandemic and its negative impact on the economy and the wellbeing of the communities. This is not the first EU project in Mindanao nor will be it the last,” he said, adding that for the past 10 years, they have supported the Mindanao peace process by facilitating political dialogues to ease tensions within communities. “This new project is consistent with our EU vision, which calls for an integrated approach to conflicts, addresses extreme poverty, inequality, and chronic fragility. With you, our partners, we co-designed MinPAD RISE,” Véron said. He said the program is linked to two priorities and objectives -- inclusive

growth and job creation, and peacebuilding in Mindanao. MinDA Executive Director Undersecretary Janet Lopoz said the EUsupported program would aid the establishment of various agro-fisheries facilities in several areas of the island region, including production and logistics mechanisms aimed at assisting Mindanao’s economic recovery amid the pandemic. “It is important that as stakeholders and partners in Mindanao’s development, we are informed of all the various efforts that we are all putting together to contribute towards making our Mindanao a more integrated, more inclusive, resilient, sustainable, and peaceful Mindanao,” Lopoz said. “We hope that we can better think about how we can complement our initiative. And let’s see how best we can put together our efforts, complement and strengthen of our partnerships.” (With report from Che Palicte/PNA/ Joyce Ann L. Rocamora) November 6-12, 2021 |

Solar irrigation seen to uplift lives of 1.5K Lanao Sur farmers said he was teary-eyed while patiently waiting for the completion of the first-ever solar-powered water system for rice farmers in their town. Romar said he never thought government services for farmers, like irrigation, would reach his village.

SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION. Officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and farmers inspect the lined canal of the newly-built solarpowered irrigation system that will benefit some 1,500 rice farmers in Butig and Sultan Dumalondong towns and make them more productive. The modern irrigation system has the capability of gathering 3.5 cubic meters of water per minute with 660-cubic meters that can supply water for 50-70 hectares of paddy fields. (Photo courtesy of MAFAR-BARMM)

Some 1,500 farmers in two Lanao del Sur towns are expected to boost their rice production with the operation of the PHP10-million Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) solar-powered irrigation system (SPIS). Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) – BARMM Minister Mohammad S. Yacob said Tuesday that the project has solar panels and 20 horsepower (HP) generation capacity, capable of accumulating 3.5 cubic meters of water per minute with 660 cubic meters that can supply water for 50 to 70 hectares of paddy fields. “We hope that the project will succeed and become a model for uplifting the livelihood of farmers in Lanao Del Sur, as well

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as in the whole Bangsamoro Region,” he said in a statement. On Monday, the MAFARBARMM, through the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM), turned over the first SPIS for rice farmers in the two neighboring upland towns of Butig and Sultan Dumalondong in Lanao Del Sur. The SPIS, which was funded under MAFAR-TFBM, aims to alleviate the farmers’ water shortage problem. Primary beneficiaries of the project are some 1,000 rice farmers in adjoining Barangays Cabasaran and Sumalindaw in the town of Butig, and Barangay Malalis in the town of Sultan Dumalondong, all in Lanao del Sur. In a phone interview Tuesday, Kagi Romar, a farmer in Butig,

“We rely on rains, if there’s no rain, there is no opportunity for planting,” he said in the vernacular. For years, the water shortage has been the main problem besetting farmers in upland and isolated Lanao del Sur towns. With the project, Butig Mayor Dimnatang L. Pansar was so grateful to MAFAR and TFBM for prioritizing his town for the project as it gave their communities a new lease on life. “I hope that the municipality of Butig will be able to produce more rice and in the future, we will become one of the major producers of rice not only in Lanao Del Sur but also in the entire BARMM,” Pansar said in a statement. In July this year, former Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, along with Mayor Nashiba Sumagayan and Vice Mayor Odin Sumagayan of Taraka municipality, also led the opening of the water pipes from SPIS units designed to irrigate between 600 to 1,000 hectares of farmlands in their town. (PNA/Edwin Fernandez)

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NATIONAL NEWS

Bisaya Gyud Partylist issues free insurance policy to members The Bisaya Gyud Partylist has assured its members of free personal accident insurance coverage with its first insurance ID card rollout here on Sunday, November 7. A total of 34 community leaders from the towns of San Benito, Burgos, San Isidro, Sta. Monica initially received their insurance card as proof of their registration to the group. The same insurance coverage will soon be distributed to all its members. BG Partylist President Victorino Garay stressed in a message that the gesture was a fulfillment of the group’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of every Bisaya. “Dili nato matagna ang panahon kung kanus-a ang isa ka indibidwal maaksidente o mataptan sa sakit nga COVID-19. Ug

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kabalo naman ta nga uban aning mga aksidente ang gastos sa pagpaospital nga hangtud karun gapadayon nga gamahal busa nanghinaot kami nga kani among inisyatiba mahimong tulay aron matabagangan atong mga igsoong Bisaya [We cannot tell when an accident will happen nor can we predict when one will catch COVID-19. As we are all aware of, accidents and illneses accompany hospitalization expenses and fees, which are becoming more

expensive today. So, we hope that with this initiative we will be able to help our fellow Bisayas],” BG President Vitorino Garay stressed in a message. The BG Partylist’s insurance provider, Cocogen Insurance, will be providing accident insurance with the following coverage: accidental death and disablement of up to P20,000; motorcycle accident up to P10,000; and cash assistance due to accident, natural cause, and COVID-19 of up to P2,000. Caraga INFOCUS

Bong Go pledges his support for the people of Lucban as team holds another relief effort for indigent families in Quezon province

The Office of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go continued to respond to calls for assistance from communities adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, this time delivering muchneeded relief to indigent families in Lucban, Quezon province from November 12 to 13. In a video call, Go extended his regrets for not being able to join the activities personally but vowed to return to Lucban in order to give Caraga INFOCUS

back to its people who hold a special place in both his and President Rodrigo Duterte’s hearts. “Mga kababayan, humihingi ako ng paumanhin. Papunta na ako diyan kaya lang dahil sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari, mayroon akong kailangan desisyunan ngayon. Nangangako ako na babalik ako sa Lucban at babawi sa inyo sa ibang panahon,” said Go.

“Alam niyo hindi ko nakakalimutan ang Lucban dahil paborito namin ni Pangulong (Rodrigo) Duterte ‘yung Lucban longganisa. Iyon ang parati naming kinakain. Pasensyahan niyo na dahil masyadong mabigat ang nararamdaman ko sa ngayon,” he continued. His outreach team distributed grocery packs, meals, vitamins and masks to a total of 2,083, consisting of senior November 6-12, 2021 |

citizens, persons with disabilities and indigent residents, at the Southern Luzon State University gymnasium. Selected beneficiaries received new shoes and bicycles. Others received tablets to help their children with their blended learning activities. As part of an ongoing effort to alleviate the impacts of the pandemic, personnel from the Department of Social Welfare and Development also provided each beneficiary with financial assistance under its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program. The senator, who currently heads the Senate Committee on Health, continued his message appealing to all eligible residents to get vaccinated when offered the opportunity. He reassured that the Duterte Administration is exerting all efforts to secure safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines and offered his assistance should

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the local government require additional supplies from the national government. “Kung hindi pa kayo bakunado, magpabakuna na kayo. Ang bakuna ang tanging solusyon para unti-unti na tayong makabalik sa ating normal na pamumuhay. Wala na pong iba. Napatunayan naman sa mga datos na ‘pag ikaw ay bakunado, mas maiiwasan ang pagkagrabeng sakit dulot ng COVID-19,” explained Go. “Tuluy-tuloy na ang pagdating ng bakuna sa ating bansa. Kung kailangan niyo ng bakuna, magsabi lang kayo sa akin at tutulungan kayo ng (Inter-Agency Task Force). Importanteng tuluy-tuloy ang ating pagbabakuna hanggang maabot natin ang population protection leading to herd immunity,” he added. In line with his commitment to healthcare, Go encouraged residents

in need of medical care to seek his office’s assistance. He also advised them to visit the Malasakit Center at the Quezon Medical Center in Lucena City where they may avail of further aid from the government. The center is a one-stop shop which provides poor and financially incapacitated patients convenient access to the medical assistance offered by the DSWD, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Malasakit Centers program, which Go launched in 2018 during his stint as the Special Assistant to the President, has since assisted over three million patients nationwide. “Batas ito na aking isinulong para kahit hindi na kami senador at presidente ni Pangulong Duterte ay tuloy pa rin ang programang ito. Mayroon na ngayong one hundred and thirtyeight Malasakit Centers sa buong Pilipinas. Caraga INFOCUS

Ang target nito ay zero balance para wala ng babayaran sa ospital ang mga poor and indigent patients,” said Go, who authored and sponsored the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019.

purpose building and concreting of a local road in Brgy. Kilib in Lucban.

He also supported the rehabilitation of the Old Quezon Capitol Building; construction of a In the end, the senator multipurpose building at expressed gratitude to the Lucena City General 1st District Representative Hospital; concreting Wilfredo Enverga, and construction of Governor Danilo roads; and construction Suarez, Vice Governor of slope protection in Samuel Nantes, Mayor Lucena City. Celso Dator and other local officials for their Other initiatives he continuing efforts to supported include control the spread of the improvement of COVID-19 and address Gumaca Bypass Road; the needs of their construction of multiconstituents. purpose buildings in Alabat, Candelaria, As Vice Chair of the General Nakar, Senate Committee on Infanta and Mauban; Finance, Go supported improvement and many initiatives that aim rehabilitation of roads to boost infrastructure in Alabat, Candelaria, development and Calauag, Dolores, Lopez, improve the delivery of San Antonio and Tiaongbasic public services in Dolores; construction Quezon. They include the of a slope protection concreting of a farm-to- structure in Sariaya; market road in Barangay and construction of the Kakawit, construction Ospital ng San Antonio in of a new municipal San Antonio. building, construction of an evacuation center, “Huwag niyo akong conversion of the current tawaging senador. municipal health center Ako ang inyong Kuya into a hospital, and Bong Go. Patuloy kami construction of a multini Pangulong Duterte Caraga INFOCUS

na magseserbisyo sa inyo sa abot ng aming makakaya. Gagawin ko ang lahat para ipagpapatuloy ‘yung magagandang programa na inumpisahan ng ating mahal na Pangulo,” vowed Go. “Para sa akin, ang importante ay malampasan natin itong krisis na ito at ayaw kong pag-usapan ang pulitika. Unahin muna natin ang magserbisyo sa ating kapwa Pilipino para malampasan natin itong pandemyang ito bilang nagkakaisang mamamayang Pilipino.” A similar effort was conducted for 2,400 families in Lucena City from November 10 to 12. All activities were carried out in batches and strict compliance with the health and safety protocols against COVID-19. In 2019, Go was declared an adopted son of the CALABARZON region in a manifesto issued by the governors of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. November 6-12, 2021 |

Bong Go aids indigent families in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur as he reiterates call to provide cash incentives for vaccinated 4Ps The Office of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go continued its relief efforts in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur on Thursday, November 11, assisting hundreds of residents belonging to the vulnerable sectors adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a video message, Go reaffirmed that he will continue to protect the welfare of the Filipinos and remain focused on helping the government to end the national health crisis for the betterment of the nation. He then appealed to the local authorities to ensure that necessary protective measures are in place so that residents can continue to safely carry out their daily essential activities.

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Bong Go

“Mga kababayan, ang laban sa COVID-19 ay nag-uumpisa sa ating mga tahanan at komunidad. Ang pagsunod natin sa patakaran, pag-alaga sa ating kalusugan,

pagsuot ng mask at pag-obserba ng physical distancing ay mga simpleng paraan na makakatulong sa bayan na malampasan ang krisis na ito,” said Go. Caraga INFOCUS

“Huwag sana tayo maging kampante at huwag kayo maging kumpyansa. Let us remain vigilant since the fight is far from over. Let me remind everyone that your compliance with the health protocols will save lives and help the economy recover,” he added. The senator’s staff provided snacks, vitamins and masks to a total of 290 residents in batches at the Sibagat Municipal Hall Crisis Center. They gave selected residents new bicycles, as well as computer tablets to help children participate better in their classes under the blended learning approach. Additionally, representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development provided financial assistance as part of the government’s efforts to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on struggling communities.

and Employment and the Department of Trade and Industry provided livelihood support to potential beneficiaries through their respective assistance programs. Meanwhile, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority assessed potential beneficiaries for its scholarship grants. Go, who also serves as the Chair of Senate Committee on Health, advised the residents to visit the Malasakit Center in Democrito O. Plaza Memorial Hospital in Prosperidad where they may conveniently avail of medical assistance from the government. Launched by Go in 2018, the Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop which provides particularly poor and indigent patients convenient access to the medical assistance programs offered by relevant agencies, namely the DSWD, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.

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more Filipinos to get inoculated against COVID-19, Go also reiterated his call for the government to consider providing cash incentives to the vaccinated members of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in addition to what they are already entitled under the law. “Muli po akong nananawagan sa gobyerno na pagaralan ang posibilidad na bigyan ng dagdag ayuda bilang insentibo ang mga fully vaccinated na miyembro ng 4Ps,” said Go. “Sa paraang ito, naenganyo na natin silang magpabakuna, nabigyan pa natin sila ng dagdag na tulong. Bagamat walang pilitan, wala rin naman tayong tigil na hikayatin sila dahil bakuna ang tanging susi at solusyon tungo sa pagbalik sa normal na pamumuhay,” he added. Concluding his message, Go expressed his gratitude towards the local officials of Sibagat, led by Mayor Maria Liza November 6-12, 2021 |

Evangelista, for their efforts to assist those most vulnerable and in need. To boost the economic growth and public service delivery in the province, Go supported many infrastructure initiatives, including the development of a public park and construction of a slaughterhouse and a multi-purpose building, all in Sibagat. He also supported the construction of a municipal evacuation center in Talacogon, and the construction of a multi-purpose building and the acquisition of ambulance units and dump trucks for the local government of San Luis. He also supported

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the construction and improvement of existing roads in Bayugan, Bunawan, Prosperidad and Veruela; concreting of local roads in Esperanza and La Paz; construction of multi-purpose buildings in Bayugan and Prosperidad; construction of an evacuation center in Prosperidad; improvement of the Adlayan riverbank in San Francisco; installation of reinforced concrete pipe culvert with pavement widening in Trento; and purchase and installation of solar street lights in Esperanza. “Maraming salamat po at tandaan natin, parati po tayong mag-ingat at mag dasal. Tandaan po natin, minsan lang

po tayo dadaan sa mundong ito, kung ano pong kabutihan o tulong na puwede nating gawin sa ating kapwa tao ay gawin na po natin ngayon dahil hindi na po tayo babalik sa mundong ito,” Go expressed. Kami po ni Pangulong Duterte ay patuloy hong magseserbisyo sa inyo dahil para sa amin ang serbisyo po sa tao ay serbisyoa po ‘yan sa Diyos,” he ended. Go’s staff previously provided similar assistance to more residents in the cities of Bayugan and Butuan, and the towns of Loreto, La Paz, Rosario, San Francisco, Esperanza, Talacogon and San Luis. Caraga INFOCUS

“Bong Go is my only presidential bet,” PRRD emphasizes as he endorses his long-time aide for the highest post President Rodrigo Duterte stressed in an online interview that it was him who pushed Senator Christopher “Bong” Go to run for president after Go withdrew his vice-presidential bid following Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte’s decision to run for the country’s second highest post. The president also reiterated that he is not supporting or endorsing any presidential candidate other than Bong Go.

ka na lang na presidente eh ganon lang pala ang gagawin sa iyo, eh ‘di kasahan na,” the President continued.

“Ayan bukas ang presidente, tumakbo “Ni minsan wala kayong narinig na ka,” Duterte said. mag-Marcos ako. Wala, wala kayong “Nagbibigay ako guidance sa kanya. narinig. Kailan man hindi ako nagsalita na may susuportahan ako. Kinakausap Kaya sabi niya, tatakbo si Inday, ko lang for respeto. Pero I never, never magwi-withdraw na lang siya (at) ayaw na niya. Eh sabi ko, bakit ganon, gave a commitment na magsuporta ako sa kanila,” he added. nakaumpisa ka na, eh ‘di tumakbo Caraga INFOCUS

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Go was accompanied by the President at the Commission on Elections office in Intramuros, Manila on Saturday, November 13, where he filed his candidacy for president under the Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan (PDDS), an allied party of the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino– Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban). “The fact na umatras si Bong, siyempre alam ko na pinagbigyan kami ni Bong dahil nga siguro sa tagal na niyang serbisyo sa amin, at kilala, kaibigan ko ang pamilya nila. At naaawa ako sa nangyari, kita mo ‘yung tao napaiyak. Pero sabi ko, whatever is your decision I will support you, as a matter of principle,” Duterte stressed.

Duterte also put a spotlight on the good qualities that the presidential aspirant possesses that makes him a highly deserving candidate for the said position.

“Ang suporta ko kay Bong as a matter of principle. Kaya nga kung matalo kami, eh kainin namin ‘yan. Basta ako, ‘pag ako nagsabi ng tao na susuportahan kita, susuportahan kita. Alam ninyo ‘yang isang salita lang ako,” the President ended.

Emphasizing on Go’s “malasakit” for the Filipinos, the President likewise said that it is Go who will be the most suitable public servant to continue his legacy for the benefit of his fellow countrymen and women. “Eh wala itong ginawang hambog na kuwento na kaya niya, pero alam ko sa taon na nagserbisyo siya sa akin, alam ko isang (katangian) is talagang honest (siya). Wala ka talagang makita at masilip,” Duterte said.

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Greater collab needed vs. Covid, climate change, PRRD to ABAC

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo)

Greater collaboration between the public and private sectors is vital to defeat the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic and mitigate the impact of climate change, President Rodrigo Duterte told the business leaders from the 21 member economies of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on

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Thursday. During his participation in the 2021 APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Dialogue with Economic Leaders, Duterte stressed the importance of promoting digital literacy to facilitate the inclusion of vulnerable groups in the digital economy, the Office of the President

(OP) said in a press statement. Duterte said such move would help increase the economic productivity of marginalized groups under the “new normal.” “President Rodrigo Roa Duterte called for greater publicprivate collaboration in Caraga INFOCUS

addressing inclusion and sustainability challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change,” the Office of the President (OP) said.

protection programs that the worsening effects of were exposed during the climate change.” Joining the President pandemic.” during the virtual ABAC dialogue were Trade “An SPF will guarantee Secretary Ramon Lopez, a minimum set of social Socioeconomic Planning security benefits for all, Stressing ABAC’s Secretary Karl Kendrick including workers in the substantial contribution Chua, and Presidential informal sector and gig to the region’s pandemic economy,” it added. Assistant on Foreign response efforts, Duterte Affairs Robert Borje. cited key areas of Scaled-up support collaboration with AsiaABAC, the privatePacific businesses. sector arm of APEC, is Malacañang said Duterte also renewed his mandated to advise These include the economic leaders call for a “sustainable, improvement of and other officials on scaled-up and digitalization and literacy business-related issues. predictable” support in rural communities, from developed establishment of Its members are countries to help a national Social appointed by economic developing economies Protection Floor (SPF), leaders from 21 APEC adapt to and and the economies’ economies and mitigate the adverse transition to a lowrepresent a range of consequences of carbon economy, business sectors. climate change. Malacañang said. “To facilitate digital inclusion efforts, the President underscored the need to establish the necessary infrastructure for accessible, stable and affordable energy supply in remote communities,” it said. Duterte, the OP said, made a stance that establishing a national SPF “could address the gaps in the social Caraga INFOCUS

“This includes climate finance, technology transfer and development and capacity-building,” it said. Duterte, as quoted by the OP, said: “In the interest of climate justice, we need these to transition to climatesmart development and adapt to and mitigate

APEC’s 21 member economies include Australia, Brunei, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, the United States, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Chile, Peru, Russia, and Vietnam. (PNA/Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos) November 6-12, 2021 |

Sinovac vaccines delivered in PH now over 50M doses “It is very necessary to have such a steady supply because we need to speed up the vaccination campaign rollout for minors but also to speed up boosters,” Reiffenstuel said.

The total doses of China’s Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine delivered in the Philippines reached 50,500,000 after receiving additional 3 million jabs procured by the government on Wednesday. Assistant Secretary Wilben Mayor, head of the strategic communications on current operations of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19, welcomed the arrival of the new shipment of Sinovac vaccine at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 in Pasay City. He said the country has so far received over 117 million vaccines from seven manufacturers. “With the arrival of the 3 million vaccines of Sinovac, we now have a total of 117 million more doses of vaccines in our inventory that arrived in the country,” Mayor said in a media interview. Mayor said the additional vaccines will be used to boost the inoculation drive in different regions of the country. “We will deploy these vaccines to all regions that need vaccines,” he said. He renewed his appeal to the

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people who have yet to receive vaccine to get inoculated to protect themselves from pandemics. “So, again we call on fellow Filipinos who have not yet been vaccinated to get vaccinated because all of the seven vaccines (brands) that are now in the country are safe and effective against Covid 19,” he said. Aside from Sinovac, the NTF said other brands delivered in the country are: 16,103,640 doses of AstraZeneca; 32,120,010 doses of Pfizer; 3,240,850 doses of J&J; 9,985,900 doses of Moderna; 7,195,000 doses Sputnik V and 1,100,000 doses of Sinopharm,

Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr. thanked the German government, the COVAX Initiative, the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Union (UN), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for the donation, noting that the country will focus more on vaccinating more of the elderly population. “Right now, we are at 59 percent coverage for the elderly and we will be focusing this month of November, we’re trying to push for 70 percent coverage of all the elderly,” Galvez said. By the end of the year, he said the country aims to vaccinate at least 70 million of the country’s 110 million population.

Germany’s donation through COVAX

“We are trying to push the LGUs (local government units) to ramp up their vaccination and we hope that this coming national vaccination day, we will be able to generate more or less 10 to 15 million of vaccine administration,” Galvez said.

On Tuesday night, the Philippines received 793,900 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine donated by the German government through Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access or COVAX Facility.

WHO Representative to the Philippines Dr. Rabindra Abeyasinghe said the donated vaccine doses will be particularly useful in vaccinating people outside the Metro Manila.

In an interview during the arrival at the NAIA Terminal 3, German Ambassador to the Philippines Anke Reiffenstuel said the second batch of donations from Germany is only part of the “steady supply” of vaccines in the country.

With the steady supply of Covid-19 vaccine doses, he urged LGUs to ensure the fast rollout of vaccines “so that more Filipinos are protected.” (PNA/Ferdinand Patinio and Raymond Carl Dela Cruz)

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Get vaccinated to ‘overcome’ pandemic, Duterte tells Filipinos President Rodrigo Roa Duterte renewed his appeal to Filipinos to get vaccinated and strictly follow the minimum health standards to help overcome the Covid-19 pandemic. Duterte made the call as he welcomed the arrival of 2,805,000 doses of the Russian-made Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Monday night. “I appeal to all our kababayans (fellow Filipinos) to cooperate and do their part to help overcome this pandemic. The government cannot do this alone and we need your active participation by getting vaccinated and strictly following the minimum health standards,” he said in his speech. He thanked the Russian government for facilitating the largest shipment so far of Sputnik V vaccine to the country. “Let me express my gratitude to the Russian government for the continued supply of life-saving Covid-19 vaccines to the Philippines. These deliveries affirm Russia’s commitment to [achieving global] vaccine equity and improving vaccine accessibility to countries, especially the Philippines,” Duterte said. Duterte said he deeply appreciates Russia’s efforts in fostering cooperation in various areas, including the fight against Covid-19. “Goodwill initiatives, such as this vaccine donation and others, demonstrate the strong ties and friendship between Russia and the Philippines,” he added. Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Marat Pavlov, who was also present during the arrival, said the Russian government would continue to support the Philippines’ Covid-19 vaccination program and stressed the shipment is just one of many points of future cooperation between the two countries. Duterte also acknowledged the strong efforts of the Department of Health, Department of Foreign Affairs, National Task Force Against Covid-19, and other institutional partners for ensuring a steady supply of vaccines. “Amidst the threat of variants, you attended to the

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prompt, safe and effective delivery, distribution and administration of the vaccines across the country,” he said. “Let us work together to put an end to this disease and its harmful effects to our people and economy for nearly two years now.” He assured that his administration is committed to securing safe and effective vaccines for all Filipinos. “Let us celebrate all our meaningful victories against Covid-19 pandemic. We are winning our battle against the virus. Let us continue to be safe and in good health,” he said. Meanwhile, Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año said local government leaders, particularly provincial governors, have expressed willingness to expedite the government’s vaccination program. Año said meetings with local government chief executives to speed up the vaccination have been fruitful. “We had a meeting with mayors, governors with Secretary [Carlito] Galvez [Jr.] at nakuha natin ang commitment ng mayors at governors para i-double time nila ‘yung pagvaccinate. Halos lahat ng governors andun” (and we got the commitment of mayors and governors to work double time for the vaccination. Almost all of the governors were present),” he said. Galvez, chief implementer of NTF and vaccine czar, said the latest deliverybrought to over 113 million the country’s vaccine stockpiles. He expressed optimism that the aim to vaccinate up to 70 percent of the target population will be achieved by the end of the year. Galvez earlier said the steady delivery of vaccines since October has allowed the government to further ramp up the nationwide rollout. According to the National Covid-19 Vaccination dashboard, the Philippines has so far administered 64,195,936 doses of Covid-19 vaccines, including 29,477,961 who are already fully vaccinated against the dreaded virus. (PNA/Benjamin Pulta)

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