x 8 Fertilizer Discount Subsidy for Corn and Cassava Farmers Rolls Out in Caraga Region 19 20 DTI Dinagat Islands conducts 2nd Tatak Dinagat Provincial Trade Fair 2022 21 Surigao Norte guv eyes provincial ‘Balay Silangan’ 22 Mga sundalong nakatalaga sa Surigao Norte asintado laban sa terorismo 23 16 CSU OJT completed 240 hrs at DENR, CENROBislig Volume V1, No. 36 September 3-9, 2022 CaragaINFOCUS8CONTENTS ARTICLES REGIONAL NEWS UNICEF, CFSI tap DepEd for humanitarian project in Siargao 23 18 Port Cops, Plant Quarantine Agents Seizes Smuggled Onions at Surigao Port COVER 35 PBBM secures over $8-B in business deals from Indonesia trip 36 PBBM taps Indonesia for fertilizer supply; cites extensive talk on PPP with Widodo 37 PBBM: More Indonesian investors keen on doing business in PH 38 PBBM commits to make PH conducive to investments; vows to create more jobs 33 Marcos thanks Pinoys in Singapore for support in polls NATIONAL NEWS 41 Optional wearing of face masks outdoors thumbed down 42 PH daily average of Covid-19 cases down 10% 43 PH detects over 600 add’l cases of Omicron BA.5 subvariant COVID-19 NEWS PROVINCIAL NEWS 15 TWMC kinilala ang mga stakeholders sa kanilang kontribusyon sa Taguibo watershed 17 DA fertilizer discount voucher reaches 10k Caraga rice farmers 24 PAWA benefits goat production project from CNC in Carascal town 25 LGU Bislig City, COUSAB launches activities for month-long 22nd Charter Day Celeb 26 DPWH finishes 4-story 20-classroom building 28 1502nd CDC new Director assumes post 28 DOLE prioritizes BOSH Trainings for MSMEs in AgSur 30 TESDA-ADS releases scholarship allowance to 15 FRs in AgSur 27 DSWD releases Educational Assistance to CarCanMadCarLan students 38 11 17 14 Cong. Corvera bats for one law enforcement agency to keep record on dangerous drugs cases 13 PPOC AgNor supports NCPW celeb, distributes gift, food packs 11 Gov’t Troops Continues to Empower Youth in AgNor 353337
employees. Officials from the SSS Mindanao North Legal Department, and Operations Group were also present to answer some queries about the process of dealing with employers with establishmentsSomedelinquency.nine(9) with delinquent employers
based on the Republic Act No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018, employers should register their business to SSS, report their employees within 30 days from the first day they reported for work, maintain true accurate records and submit to SSS for payroll audit, and remit the correct amount of contributionsemployeesregularly.
(PIASurigao del Sur)
remitting their employee’s contributions to ensure coverage of benefits and Meanwhile,privileges.
By: Nida Grace P. Barcena
The Social samewasTheJoseandAtty.Security2022,today,(RACE)ContributionconductedDaganiheadedSystem-TandagSecurityBranch,byBenignoJ.Jr.successfullytheRunAfterEvadersinTandagCitySeptember7,gracedbySocialCommissionerRicardoL.Moldez,SSCommissionerJulio.PressConferenceheldearlieronthedayasawareness
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drive and ofremittancestrengtheningcomplianceemployersand
SSS-RACE Team visited nine establishments in Tandag City
were visited by the RACE team. The visitation conducted was accompanied by personnel from the Philippine National Police, Radyo PilipinasTandag, and the Philippine Information TheAgency.conduct of RACE primarily intends to remind the delinquent employers of their legal obligation of
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga through the Regional Corn Program holds a distribution caravan on the Fertilizer Discount Subsidy for corn and cassava farmers in identified areas in Caraga Region. The project aims to sustain the fertilizer application of farmer-beneficiaries and increase the yield level of corn and cassava amid the surging and volatile prices of fertilizers.
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“The State shall protect the nation’s marine wealth in its archipelagic waters, territorial sea, and exclusive economic zone,” as stated by Proclamation No. 316 signed by former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte which also declares the month of September as Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month” or MANA Mo.
REGIONAL NEWS
A four-storey, 20-classroom building is now complete and ready to be occupied by pupils from Grades 1 to 6 of Falcon Memorial Elementary School (FMES) in Tago, Surigao del Sur, as face-to-face classes formally opened by the Department of Education last August 22, 2022, two years after suspension due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The officials from the Social Security System (SSS) San Francisco, Agusan del Sur Branch and Northern Mindanao Division, recognized the active support and participation of the team from San Francisco Municipal Police Station, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Agusan del Sur Information Center, and media partners in the province, during conduct of Run After Contributions Evaders (RACE) Campaign in the said municipality. The SSS officials also handed over to them certificate of recognition.
Meanwhile, Butuan City Agriculturist Engr. Pierre Anthony D. Joven assured that the City Government of Butuan will always implement programs in collaboration with DA to uplift the lives of the “Wefarmers.are one in your hope that Programs like this will continue, not just now, but also in the future. Please know that our government is working for you,” he said.
The project aims to sustain the applicationfertilizeroffarmerbeneficiaries and increase the yield level of corn and cassava amid the surging and volatile prices of fertilizers.
During the regional launch, 217 corn and cassava farmers in Butuan City received discount vouchers worth MelodyP2,000.
Atty. William Christian Dela Cruz of the Office of forofechoedJoseRepresentativeAquinoIIalsothesupportthecongressmanthefarmersinthe first district comprising the City of Butuan and the Municipality of Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte. One of the beneficiaries from Barangay San Mateo, Emilio Dapiton
“We know that we are facing said.RebeccaDirectorRegionaltohopepriceespeciallychallenges,theincreasingoffertilizers,soIyouwillusethiscontinueplanting,”TechnicalforOperationsReyesAtega
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga through the Regional Corn Program holds a distribution caravan on the Fertilizer Discount Subsidy for corn and cassava farmers in identified areas in Caraga Region.
Fertilizer Discount Subsidy for Corn and Cassava Farmers Rolls Out in Caraga Region
explained that the recipients were endorsed by the local government units and were registered in the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA), and part of the identified corn-cassava cluster Christopherareas.H. Lindo, Chair of the Regional
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launching held at DA-Caraga Covered Court in Butuan City on September 1, 2022.
“We hear sentimentsyourregarding your difficulty in buying the sufficient rate of fertilizers for your crop due to its current price. Through this discount voucher, your expenses for fertilizer will be be reduced and there will be an increase in your productivity and profitability,” she Guimarystressed.
was grateful to the DA for the assistance he “Ireceived.willuse this P2,000 voucher as an addition to the fertilizers for my next planting. This is a great help,” he said. Meanwhile, another recipient Sarah Ingking of Manila de Bugabos said that the discount voucher will help her reduce the fertilizer expenses for her corn Thefarm.discount vouchers are for one-time use only and may be claimed at any accredited fertilizer vouchertheUndermerchant.theproject,fertilizerdiscountwillbeused by the farmer-beneficiaries in purchasing inorganic fertilizers from accredited Themerchants.distribution is being set for the whole month of September 2022, in coordination with the concerned local government units. (Lovely Joy Saludez and Aurelius P. Arais, Caraga/PIA-Caraga)DA-
This is after the regional
Agriculture and Fishery Council, encouraged the farmers that despite many challenges, they will continue to support the agriculture industry and become resilient.
Guimary, OIC of the Field Operations Division disclosed that a total of 1,986 farmers were identified to benefit from the subsidy with an allocation of P3.8 million.
PROVINCIAL NEWS
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The Youth Leadership Summit is a 3-day camp that aims to gather and empower the youth to become advocates of peace, promote characterbased leadership skills, and uplift their awareness of the roles of the youth in nation building. This training
The 29th (Matatag)InfantryBattalion, in collaboration with the Municipal Government of Jabonga and other government agencies, molds another batch of young leaders during the three-day Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) held at the Jabonga Municipal Gym.
will later require them to develop the kaayoin(YLS)Youth“Yang-yang”,inmosttheyintothetoendingsustainmentYLSandrolesunderstandingbuildinghelpthatentrepreneurshipnecessaryskillswouldbeofgreatintheircapacity-andtheiroftheirinbuildingajustpeacefulsociety.isalsoapartoftheeffortontheinsurgencyeffectivelyaddressrecruitmentofyouththearmedgroupsasremainoneofthevulnerablesectorssociety.oneoftheLeadershipSummitparticipants,saidhermessage,“OkayningYouth
Gov't Troops Continues to Empower Youth in AgNor
Leadership Summit kay mapaabot gyud sa mga bata nga dili basta-basta marecruit sa pikas kay tudluan man gyud mi. Isa pud dako sad matabang sa mga batan-on pareha nako nga makat-on bahin sa negosyo nga makatabang namo sustenir sa among mga panginahanglon. (This Youth Leadership Summit is very practical because we are informed about the recruitment scheme of the CPP-NPA-NDF and because of that, we can’t easily be recruited. Aside from that, this will really help us young people to learn about business, which will help us to sustain our daily
Christmas present to them. Living spacers entertained the council members with dance and song and conducted a bazaar where they displayed their products and sell them as a way to earn for a living.
Meanwhile,needs.)
ninyo at maituro sa iba.
“ (We in the 29th Infantry (Matatag) Battalion are thankful for everyone, we are not here in front of you without your cooperation. We have strong advocacy to stop recruitment in the youth sector. As Dr. Jose Rizal said, “The youth is the hope of our nation.” Perhaps one of you will be the next leader who will lead our nation. Whatever you learned over the course within three days, please take it seriously and share it with others.) (29th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army/PIA Agusan del Norte)
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“There is still hope and a productive life for you after serving your sentences and time in this facility, be positive and trust God,” director Chua said.
In line with the celebration of this year’s National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW) with the theme “Komunidad at ProvincialofOnobservancetheconductedRosedellbyAgusan(PPOC)PeaceLabanan”,Korupsiyon,Magtulungan:PamahalaanKrimen,atPandemyatheProvincialandOrderCounciloftheprovinceofdelNortechairedgovernorMa.AngelicaM.Amante,andsupporteddifferentactivitiesinoftheNCPW.Monday,livingspacerstheAgusandelNorteJailafterthe traditional flag ceremony held at the facility, received gifts and food packs from the council, spearheaded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government Agusan del Norte led by provincial director Ellen Vee P. Chua with the presence of the National Police Commission Caraga regional director Johnson Reyes, Philippine National Police Agusan del Norte represented by PSSg Cheffany T. Reuterez, and other representatives.agencies’
In her message to the living spacers, director Chua emphasized hope to them.
Director Chua also encouraged living spacers to learn and gain skills while still in the facility, for them to have a living when going out. The visit of the council to the living spacers, is a kickoff of the provincial NCPW celebration that also served as a ‘Maagang Pamasko’, an early
On the other hand, Col. Jason M Saldua, Commanding Officer of 29IB emphasized the importance of
PPOC AgNor supports NCPW celeb, distributes gift, food packs
During the Norte)(NCLM,provincialHouseBattalionBattalion,housedtheSistershascelebration,NCPWthecouncilvisitedtheMissionaryofMary,Homeforboys,formerrebelsatthe23rdInfantry29thInfantryandHalfwayestablishedbythegovernment.PIAAgusandel
Hon. Napoleon Montero, Municipal Mayor of Jabonga emphasized in his inspirational message that he extends his gratitude to the 29IB for organizing the youth and that he will support the project proposals of the youth for them to have something that they can practice for their young minds to learn the basics of becoming a good and effective leader.
this training, “Kami sa 29th (Matatag)InfantryBattalion ay nagpapasalamat ng sa inyung mga kabataan dahil wala kami dito sa inyong harapan kung wala ang cooperation ninyo, malakas ang adbokasiya namin para maiwasan o mapahinto na ang recruitment sa hanay ng mga kabataan. Sabi nga ni Dr. Jose Rizal, “Ang kabataan ang pagasa ng Bayan”, malay natin isa na sa inyo ang susunod na mamumuno sa bayan natin ito. Kung ano man ang natutunan nyo sa 3-day na activity na ito naway maisapuso
at maprotektahan ang Taguibo River, ang isa sa mga water sources ng Butuan City, parte ng Agusan del Norte at Agusan del Sur.
dangerous drugs across the country.” he said.
response to the significant variances he observed in the data reported by the Philippine National Police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency during the meeting of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs which are used as basis for analysis and planning of programs to combat
the proliferation of dangerous drugs in the “Thecountry.disparity in the data poses a major problem in the effective planning and implementation of drug operations in the country. If erroneous data are indeed used as inputs, it follows that all formulated plans and programs based on the erroneous data are also problematic and irresponsive to our actual drug problem.
TWMC kinilala ang mga stakeholders sa kanilang kontribusyon sa Taguibo watershed
Si kagawad at chair ng committee on environment Danilo Dandanon ng Barangay Anticala ay masaya dahil binigyan sila ng pagkilala kahit paman sa akala nilang parte na ng kanilang responsibilidad na protektahan ang
Tribal Organization, at Barangay Pianing.
“Without reliable data, there could be increased risks in the conduct of drug raids, searches, and buy-bust operations, which would endanger the lives of our law enforcers” he added. (Hala Bira Sa Kongreso/ PIA Agusan del Norte)
Apat na mapanatilingkontribusyonregionResourcesEnvironmentng(TWMC)ManagementTaguiboofbinigyanstakeholdersmgaangngplaquerecognitionngWatershedCouncilsapangungunaDepartmentofandNaturalCaragadahilsakanilangupangmalinis
Corvera, a member of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, also emphasized the additional risks posed by unreliable data to the law enforcers on the field.
Second Congressional District of Agusan del Norte, Representative Dale B. repositoryproposedCorveraforasingleagencyof all records on dangerous Thisdrugs.isin
Cong. Corvera bats for one drugsrecordagencyenforcementlawtokeepondangerouscases
This could be the reason for the continuous growth and spread of
Kabilang sa mga nabigyan ng pagkilala ay ang Butuan City Water District (BCWD), Barangay Anticala, AntiCala Pianing
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) – Caraga in coordination with the Local Government Units has distributed the Fertilizer Discount Vouchers to rice farmers in Surigao del Norte and the Province of Dinagat Islands from August 18 until September 9.
DA fertilizer discount voucher reaches 10k Caraga rice farmers
Fertilizerseeds.vouchers are given to farmers registered in the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) and encoded in the National Farmers’ and Fishers’ OnlineRegistry System (NFFRS) or the National Farmers and Fisheries Information System (NFFIS) and availed of rice seeds from the DA-Caraga Rice Program in the current planting season.
to increase their productivity and ensure food security in their respective provinces, particularly because they are classified as island provinces,” Director Oñate
As DA-Caraga continues to provide various interventions in the non-RCEF provinces, it is expected to contribute to the increase in production by at least 3-5% for this year.
Basedsaid.
Forester Achilles Anthony Ebron, ang pagbibigay pagkilala ay isa lamang paraan upang mas lalo pang pagtibayin ang kanilang stakeholdersangatpagprotektakooperasyon,sakalikasanmaingganyodinibapangmgaupang
The intervention benefited 7,919 rice farmers in the Province of Surigao del Norte and 2,918 in the Province of Dinagat Islands. Each voucher is equivalent to P1,131 per hectare for farms planted with inbred seeds, and P2,262 per hectare for hybrid
kalikasan lalo na ang Taguibo River Water maayosupangproyektoprogramanagpapatupadnaahensyaanyaErnieGayundinResource.siforesterRuizngBCWD,angkanilangaypatuloynagsasagawaatngmgamagingmgaatreforestationmapanatilingangwatershed.
Rice Program Focal Person Marisa Garces of DA-Caraga said that the discount voucher can be exchanged for inorganic and organic fertilizers at accredited merchants in
Dahil sa kontribusyon ng mga stakeholders ay naisama ang Taguibo River sa top 3 sa Recognizing Individuals/ Institutions Towards Vibrant and Enhanced Rivers o RIVERs for Life Awards sa taong 2021. (NCLM/PIA Agusan del Norte)
the region. “As the prices of inorganic fertilizers continue to increase, the DA promotes the Balance Fertilization Strategy, which combines inorganic and organic fertilizers,” she added In the Caraga Region, non-Rice farmersourDepartment’sstrategized“OurOñate,ExecutiveemphasizedRicethroughfocusofNorteareasEnhancementCompetitivenessFund(RCEF)suchasSurigaodelandtheProvinceDinagatIslandsaretheofthefertilizersupporttheDANationalProgram.ThishasbeenbyRegionalDirectorRicardoM.Jr.interventionsaretooptimizethefunds.Thisisapproachtoaidthericeinnon-RCEFareas
(Rhea C. Abao, RAFIS/PIA-SurigaoDA-CaragadelNorte)
gawin din ito.
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on the Philippine Statistics Authority, the average yield of rice production in Surigao del Norte and the Province of Dinagat Islands in 2021 was 3.36 metric tons and 2.72 metric tons, respectively.
Ayon din kay Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer
headquarters executive director; Mamerto Certifico Jr., CFSI Surigao sub-office head officer; and Dr. Nelia S. Lomocso, DepEd Siargao Schools Division Superintendent.
throughout35provisionspacetemporarytheCFSI,DepEdundertakingCPERPproject.humanitarian-sponsoredProjectEmergencyforSiargaoEducationthe(CFSI)ServicesCommunityFundChildren’sInternationalNationsEmergency(UNICEF)andandFamilyInternationalteamedupwithDepartmentof(DepEd)IslandDivisiontheChildProtectionResponse(CPERP),aisajointofSiargao,andUNICEFforconstructionoflearning(TLS)andtheofrepairstovalidatedclassroomsSiargao.
At least P6 million worth of smuggled onions were seized at the Port of Surigao City by the Bureau of Plant Industry – Caraga in coordination with port police operatives of the Philippine Ports Authority Port Management Office of Surigao.
Cagayan de Oro City loaded in a 10-wheeler truck driven by a certain Danilo Martin together with his assistant identified as Kenneth Depatio, who are both residents of Pasacao town in Camarines Sur.
Both the UNICEF and CFSI said that the project forms part of their commitment and support to ensure that the basic right to education of Siargaonon learners will not be compromised even in times of emergency.
liketrulyDepEdcaresincerely“Thankreceiving.SiargaosupportorganizationshumanitarianforthethatDepEdhasbeenyoumostfortakingtheneedsofSiargao.Weneedpartnersyouwhosehearts
are overflowing with sympathy, compassion, and generosity. Indeed, not all is as lucky as we are,” she said. (Edgar R. Gorgonio, Jr., Norte)Siargao/PIA-SurigaoDepEd-del
The United
UNICEF,
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In a statement released on Monday, September 05, 2022, the Port Police Division of PMO Surigao said that plant quarantine agents led
The seized smuggled onions are currently stored at the Port of Surigao Cargo Shed duly-secured by Globalports Surigao Terminals Inc. (PPA- PMO Surigao/PIA- Surigao del Norte)
Dr. Lomocso thanked the
Port Cops, Plant Quarantine Agents Seizes Smuggled Onions at Surigao Port CFSI tap DepEd for humanitarian project in Siargao
by Agriculture Center Chief Ricardo Blasé, and Agriculture Product Inspector Levi Cornites busted on September 5 around 12,000 kilograms of smuggled yellow onions which were contained in 1,498 bags bound for Tacloban City intended to be shipped via MV InspectionAccordingFastCat.toanReport of the Bureau of Plant Industry, the yellowundocumentedonionscame from
To officially launched the project, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DepEd Siargao, UNICEF, and CFSI was signed recently by Isy Faingold, education chief of UNICEF Philippines; Steven Muncy, CFSI
DTI Dinagat Islands conducts 2nd Tatak Dinagat Provincial Trade Fair 2022
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
The entire event was made possible through the partnership with the Cagdianao Mining Corporation headed by Resident Mining Engineer, Christian Jae Gascon, Provincial Cooperative Development Office (PCDO), and Provincial Government Office of Dinagat Islands. (DTI- Dinagat Islands/PIA- Dinagat Islands)
“Definitely, I will be very active in terms of pagpakgan gajud sa tigpayuhot aning ginadili na droga (Definitely, I will be very active in terms of stopping those who continue to proliferate illegal drugs),”
A side event - Diskwento Caravan: Balik Eskwela Edition was also held on the first 2 days of the trade fair.
During his stint as the provincial governor in 2007, Governor Barbers created the Anti-Vice Task Force to tackle illegal drug use and abuse in the province. While the official has disclosed that the task force will not
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The activity highlighted the parade of products during the launching of the trade fair during the opening, featuring food and non-food products. Representatives from National Line Agencies, the Provincial and Municipal Government Units, and Cagdianao
Mindanao Corporation being the major partner, participated in the product parade. Their participation signaled institutional and government support for the local producers.
arrest of highvalue targets in Barangay Mabua, Surigao City on August 31, 2022, Governor Barbers affirmed his “more than 100 percent” support to the campaign against illegal drug use and says that he is planning on establishing a provincial ‘Balay Silangan’, a temporary shelter for drug offenders who are undergoing rehabilitation. The program also forms part of the rehabilitationcommunity-basedprogramof the
be revived during his current term, he says he will continue to support the anti-illegal drugs campaign and the programs of PDEA through the provision of funds and other forms of support.
Surigao del Norte Provincial Governor Robert Lyndon S. Barbers on Thursday, September 1, said that the Provincial Government will establish a provincial ‘Balay FollowingSilangan’.the
The governor said he is still discussing the details with PDEA Surigao del Norte Provincial Director Randy
rehab center but murag ing-ana ang konsepto (It’s not really a rehab center but the concept is similar). We’ll get down to the details with regard to that program,” the official added.
“It has been my personal advocacy to go against the people involved in drug trade and drug users,” he said.
Eight months after the onslaught of Super Typhoon Odette, the local Micro, Small, and Medium Entrepreneurs (MSMEs) demonstrated their resiliency and ingenuity once again by showcasing their products at the Tatak Dinagat Trade Fair held on August 31 to September 2, 2022 at Barangay Sta. Cruz Gymnasium, San Jose town this province.
“DiliPulmano.sijakon
Governor Barbers Norte)(DMNR/PIA-Surigaoadded.del
Surigao Norte guv eyes provincial ‘Balay Silangan’
din ang opisyal sa mga natitirang mga miyembro ng New People’s Army (NPA) sa Surigao del Norte na ang 30IB ay bukas ang loob na tatanggapin ang armadong nagnanais na babalik na sa piling ng kanilang pamilya at magbalik-loob sa pamahalaan. (30th Norte)Battalion/PIA-SurigaoInfantrydel
During their OJT, students experienced and
produced, using Falcata logs and at ERDB- MFTSC (Mindanao Forest Tree Seed Center) seed Storage and Wood Science Laboratory.
ng iba’t-ibang klase ng armas ay pinahusay din ang mga kasundaluhan sa pagpapaputok ng Mortar Gunnery. Tinuruan din sila sa kung paano at ano ang gagawin nila kung may makita silang mga ilegal na pampasabog sa bundok sa pamamagitan ng Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance Agent Training. Sa pahayag ni Lt. Col. Jale, pinaalam nito ang mga ginagawang patuloy na pag-eensayo ng mga kasundaluhan sa kanilang kapabilidad ay napakahalaga at malaking tulong lalo na sa ginagawang mga operasyon ng 30IB. Ang
patuloy na pagpapalawig ng kaalaman ay sinasagawa upang mas maging epektibo sila lalo na sa laban sa terorismo at mabigyan ng seguridad ang mga mamamayan ng lalawigan ng Surigao del NanawaganNorte.
Inlcuded in their field exposure were site and company visits to My Plywood plywoodandResourcesSustainableCorporationobservedhowisbeing
16 CSU OJT completed 240 hrs at DENR, CENRO-Bislig
conducted the activities of Nursery Operations such as andPatrolling,Dendrology,Scaling,TimberOtherandSortingMediaproduction,SeedlingPottingPreparation,andGrading,WildingsCollection.activitiesareInventory,LogNGPValidation,LawinBirdWatching,TreePlanting.
Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Jerold H. Jale, pinuno ng 30IB, ang pagbubukas at pagsisimula ng pagsasanay para sa pagpapalawig ng kapabilidad sa pagpapaputok ng mga armas lalo na sa matataas na kalibre ng baril. Layunin din ng pagsasanay na ito na mas mapahusay pa ang bawat kasundaluhan ng 30IB sa paghawak ng mga baril lalo na sa mga operasyon na ginagawa ng himpilan kaya naman ang mga tropa ng 30IB ay mas pinahusay sa pagpapaputok ng R4 Rifle, M14 Rifle, T4 Rifle, K3 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) at BukodPistol.sa pagpapaputok
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The City Environment and Natural Resources Office in Bislig City hosted a Culmination Activity for the On-The-Job Training students from Caraga State University (CSU) last September 3, 2022, held at the DENR-CENRO Bislig Conference Room, Mangagoy, Bislig City. The 16 students taking up the Bachelor of Science in Forestry completed the two hundred forty hours (240) of OJT, under the supervision of Forester-I Arnel P. Masancay, MMFN Nursery Head.
Nagsagawa ng iba’tibang pagsasanay ang himpilan ng 30th Infantry Battalion (30IB) para sa mga kasundaluhan nito upang palakasin at patuloy na mapabuti ang mga kapabilidad ng mga tropa. Kung kaya nitong ika-31 ng Agosto 2022, sinimulan ang Annual Marksmanship Training na ginanap sa himpilan ng Pinangunahan30IB.ni
Mga sundalong nakatalaga sa Surigao Norte asintado laban sa terorismo
They were also trained on the Basic Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and Drone Meanwhile,Operation. the students also participated in the Information and Education Campaign on ENR Laws, Rules, Regulations, Projects, and Programs of the DENR. (DENR, CENROBislig/PIA Surigao del Sur)
Anchored on the theme: “Moving Ahead with Perseverance and towardsPersistenceProsperity”,
Series of fun-filled nightly activities and events are anticipated throughout the entire month for the community to participate and deifinitely this will help in the promotion of the City’s business enterprise and tourism. (CIO-Bislig/ PIA Surigao del Sur)
the opening ceremony was conducted at Bislig Baywalk graced by City Mayor Florencio Garay together with his first lady, 2nd District Provincial Board Member, and COUSAB chair Margarita G. AGaray.Trade
people regularly do in the community as the primary source of income, the goat production project is a supplementary livelihood resource provided by topographyTheCNC-SDMP.landandof Panikian, the place of the beneficiary , are ideal pasture areas for animal raising such as goats, carabaos, and cows. The throughLGU-CarrascaltheMunicipal
On the same day, participants vied for the grand prize of the Laro ng Lahi; and the 1st Round Singing Contest (Open Category), as part of the celebration.
The celebrationmonth-longofthe 22nd Charter Day of Bislig City has coordinationLGU-BisligcommencedsuccessfullyastheCityinwiththe
MunicipalcollaborationweretheAccordingly,businessbythestatusalsoasincommunityengageproject(SDMP)ManagementDevelopmentthroughCorporationThePhp600,000.00packageproductionworthrecently.CarrascalNickel(CNC)itsSocialandProgramprovidedthedesignedtothelocalmembersagriculturalactivitieslivelihoodsupport.Itaimstoimprovetheandconditionoflow-incomesectorgivingjobsandopportunities.interventionsdeliveredinwiththeAgricultural
LGU Bislig City, COUSAB launches activities for month-long 22nd Charter Day Celeb
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month of September.
City Officials United Spouses Association of Bislig (COUSAB), and the Federation of Bislig Women’s Association (FOBWA) launched its line up activities on September 1.
PAWA benefits goat production project from CNC in Carascal town
Agriculture Office (MAAO) gave the beneficiaries technical assistance last October 2021 to help and inform them on how to raise the goats properly.
The Panikian Agricultural Workers Association (PAWA) of Barangay Panikian in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur received the goat Office (MAO) of Carrascal and the Barangay Panikian AsideCouncil.from rain-fed upland farming that
The Goat Production Project offers a big potential for PAWA to generate more income by targeting the local market as goat meat is valued at Php 300 to Php 350 per kilogram. (NGPB, with a report from CNC/ PIA-Surigao del Sur)
Fair is on going highlighted with different booths installed in the area and showcasing different Fairproducts.delicacies,commodities,agriculturallocalandotherTheTradeisopenintheentire
With the opening of face-to-face classes, the 20-classroom building is a timely addition to the growing number of pupils of Falcon ElementaryMemorialSchool, as this will provide the pupils and school personnel with spacious and wellventilated classrooms that are conducive to learning. More than 1,000 pupils will benefit from the said learning facility.
A four-story, 20 classrooms building is now complete and ready for occupancy for pupils from Grades 1 to 6 of Falcon Memorial Elementary School (FMES) in Tago, Surigao del Sur which is in time with the face-to-face classes formally opened by the Department of Education last August 22, 2022, two years after suspension due to COVID-19 pandemic. Said school building was constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Surigao del Sur 1st District Engineering Office, under DepEd School Buildings Fund Fiscal Year 2020.
Those qualified students received the cash assistance amounting to: Elementary – 1,000.00 High School – 2,000.00 Senior High School ––
Mr.4,000.00Neri acknowledged the support of the Local Government Unit of Cantilan in providing the manpower and logistics to ensure the safe and expedited distribution of aid to students. The assistanceeducationalisunder the DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), which provides financial assistance to students in crisis to pay for their school fees and other educational needs. (Pearl Prado, DSWD/PIASurigao del Sur)
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receivedOnlyGymnasium.2022,on(CarCanMadCarLan)Carmen,Cantilan,oftheeligibleAssistanceEducationaltothe500studentsfrommunicipalitiesCarrascal,Madrid,andLanuzaSeptember4,attheCantilanthosewhoatextoremail
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) released confirmation were
because, now, our work is complete, and the buildings serve their purpose,” said DPWH Region -XIII Regional Director Pol M. Delos Santos,
The report said the project construction was completed on December 20, 2021.
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“Seeing our school building projects filled with students is a joyful experience
DPWH finishes 4-story 20-classroom building
accommodated during the payout, accordingly.
DSWD releases Educational Assistance to CarCanMadCarLan students
na inspection findings. Daghang salamat (I’m thankful to DOLE, OSH, RTWPB for giving us the opportunity to attend this training for us to learn how to manage situations and determine the safety and hazards of our company so that we could also comply with the OSH inspection findings),” he said.
The activity was facilitated by the Department of
OSH and its legislation, Safety, and Health Hazards and Control Measures, Emergency Preparedness, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control (HIRAC), COVID-19 Safety, 7S of Good Housekeeping, and Wage Distortion were discussed during the training by speakers: DOLE ADSFO Head Maximo C. Magallen, OSHC-Caraga Engr. II Christian Lee Jaguit, RTWPB Caraga Board Secretary Earl De
The participants were establishments from LowRisk Safety Classification mostly composed of Multi-Branches, Lending Corporation, Retail and Wholesale, Stall Meat Shop, Banking and Finance, Cooperatives and Food Products as per strict implementation of Republic Act 1105, or the Occupational Safety and Health Law.
Theprovince.outgoing
Labor and Employment Agusan del Sur Field Office (DOLE ADSFO) with the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) Caraga and Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)
DOLE prioritizes BOSH Trainings for MSMEs in AgSur
Colonel Diosdado E Peji, Group Commander of 15th Regional Community Defense Group (15RCDG), Philippine Army, presided the Change of Director of 1502nd Community Defense Center (1502CDC) held on September 3, 2022 at the Headquarters, 1502CDC, Government Center, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, this
The Ceremony was witnessed by the Commander of 2003rd Ready Reserve Infantry Brigade, Brigadier General Claro A. Lozada, Philippine Army (Reserve) with key Officers and Enlisted Reservists of 1502nd Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion spearheaded by its Battalion Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ma Teresa P Baylon, Philippine Army (Reserve), and organic personnel of 15RCDG and 1502CDC. (2Lt Apilada, 1502CDC/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Some sixty-five employees and employers in Agusan del Sur underwent training on Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) for Safety Officer I at Mabe’s Savory Place, Barangay 1, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.
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The DOLE ADSFO continues the OSH training initiative in the province to facilitate the certification of representativesestablishmentas Safety Officers and “OSH CHAMPIONS”. (DOLEAgusan del Sur/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
Acting CDC Director, Major Jerome G Waclin, who is the current CDC Director of 1504th (Surigao del Sur) Community Defense Center turned-over his duties and responsibilities to Lieutenant Colonel Roy B. Curilan (Signal Corps), Philippine Army.
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1502nd CDC new Director assumes post
La Victoria, and RTWPB Caraga Supervising LEO Cornelius makakumpanya,ugpagnakutrainingmakaattendugpaghatagDOLE,nagapasalamatparticipants,asexpressedofEmmanuelMahinay.A.BarretoKusinaDeGrasya,hisgratitudeoneoftheevent’s“AkosaOSHugRTWPB,saughigayunpagfacilitatenaaningkaynahibaloanunsaybuhatunsadeterminesasafetyhazardssaamongugparacomplymisaOSH
LTC Curilan is also the current Executive Officer of 15RCDG. He is a native of Butuan City and a proud product of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).
Provincial Director of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), which is amongst the active partner agencies of the unit in the implementation of government programs and services to the marginalized communities in the area of operations. They offer scholarship grants for technical and vocational courses especially to the most vulnerable sectors in the community such as the FRs and the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) to empower the FRs to be more economicallyresilient by enhancing and developing their individual skills and capability livelihoodusefarmingtheableamsabakansapanginabuhianmgatagsangamahitungodngasanga“Dakosustainabletowardlivelihood.akuangkalipaynakahatagmiTESDAuggamaykaalamsainyosapag-umainyongmagamitsatagsaninyongakumunidadisipalanginyongpagbaliksasagoberno(IgladthatTESDAwastoprovideyouwithrightknowledgeonthatyoucannowinyourrespectivefollowingyour
malaumon nga kaugmaon uban ang ilang pamilya ug mga mahal sa kinabuhi (Once again, I am thankful to all the different government agencies especially to TESDA for always exerting effort to provide programs intended for our former rebels, so they could experience a better life with their families and loved ones),” he alsoLtColsaid.Majaroconappealedto the remaining members of the communist NPA terrorists who are continue to allow themselves be used by the communist propaganda, to lay down their arms and return to the folds of the government and be law-abiding citizens once again. “Ang atong gobyerno andam mutabang sa inyo, dili na kenahanglan pa nga ipadayon ang walay hangkag nga pakigbatok sa gobyerno (Our government is always ready to serve and help you. There is no need to continue fighting against the government),” he said. (1Lt Percival Carido, CMO Officer, 26IB, PA/ PIA-Agusan del Sur)
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) of Agusan del Sur dispensed financial allowances worth of thirty-nine thousand pesos (PhP39,000.00) to 15 Former Rebels (FRs) of the 26th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army on September 2, 2022. Each of them received two thousand six hundred pesos (PhP2,600.00), as their toProductionfor10-dayallowancescholarshipduringtheLandPreparationAgriculturalCropsleadingAgriculturalCrops
Production National Certificate (NC) III Training that started last August 09, 2022 and subsequently concluded on August 23 “Dili2022.kamahayan ang among pag balik sa sabakan sa goberno, kung diin kami naka dawat sa kahibaloaronskillsnagpahigayonnagnapanggamhanandaiyangnabenepesyolain-laingugprogramagikansanagkaahensyasailabisaTESDAngamaoypasiugdaugsamgatrainingugseminarsmahasaangamongalangsaamong panginabuhian uban sa among pamilya (We never regret returning to the folds of the law, wherein we have received various benefits from the NovielitaSurThesaid.livelihood),”weknowledgeequippedandtogaveespeciallygovernmentprovidedprogramsbytheagencies,TESDAwhichustheopportunityundergoskillstrainingseminarsforustobewiththerightandskillsasstartourownfamilies’aliasJackTESDAAgusandelisheadedbyMs.A,Dispo,Acting
TESDA-ADS scholarshipreleasesallowance to 15 FRs in AgSur
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The said assistance and training were all part of the continuous process of reintegration program for the Former Rebels under the SandyColonelMeanwhile,Newinsidetheabidingcommunitiwhiletheirgive(E-CLIP)IntegrationComprehensiveEnhancedLocalProgramwhichaimstoourFRsaidduringadaptationprocessgoingbacktotheiresaslaw-citizensfarfromchaoticenvironmenttheCommunistPeoplesArmygroup.Lieutenant(LtCol)RMajarocon, commanding officer of 26IB, commended the TESDA-Agusan del Sur on their assistance with the former rebels. “Sa maka usa pa mapasalamaton ako ug dako sa nagka lain-laing ahensya sa panggamhanan ilabi na sa TESDA nga walay pu-as nga naningkamot sa pag pahigayon sa nagdaiyang programa alang sa atong mga kaigsuonan nga kanhi nahisalaag sa laing dalan sa kinabuhi aron sila makabaton ug malambuon ug
return to the mainstream society),” said Dispo.
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“Yung performance ng eleksyon pinakamataasangna nakita ng embassy na recorded (Your embassy)highestduringperformanceelectionsistherecordedbythesinceoverseas
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President MarcosMaysupportforFilipinosJr.“Bongbong”FerdinandMarcosonTuesdaythankedinSingaporetheiroverwhelmingduringthelast9nationalelections.wonthevote
APPRECIATION. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. waves to the about 1,5000 Filipinos at the Ho Bee Auditorium of the National University of Singapore to kick off his visit on Tuesday (Sept. 6, 2022). Marcos thanked the Filipino workers for their overwhelming support during the last May 9 national elections. (Screengrab from RTVM)
Marcos thanks Pinoys in Singapore for support in polls
voting began in 2004. Muli, maraming salamat po (Again, thank you very much),” he said in his
of Filipino workers in Singapore with over 36,000 votes or three times more than his closest rival, former Vice President Leni Robredo.
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Speaking to about 1,500 Filipinos at the Ho Bee Auditorium of the National University of Singapore, Marcos said Filipinos in Singapore make the second highest voter turnout for overseas automated voting in the Asia Pacific and the third highest in the world.
Of this figure, percent of whom are and are Parrocha) and trip also yielded
wasthatchance.allowed.tohaninyonyongsinceyungsaproseso.nasabipagkakataon.ngayon,pinapayagan.aykayong“KahitthechancesinceFilipinos“campaigning”aboutbeforeinSingaporenowhedidnothavethetodosoduringcampaignperiod.nagustonaminpuntahanhindipakamiPeroitonaangatingKayangakoditosahalalanito,nabaliktadangNaunaangbotokampanya,nahulikampanya.PerokampanyaitowagkalimutanibotoBongbongatSara,(Evenifwewantedvisityou,wewerenotButnowisourThat’swhyIsaidthiselectionprocessinverted.Votescame
employed as household service Inworkers.2021,Singapore was the second largest source of overseas Filipino worldwideremittancesamounting to USD2.20 billion. (PNA/Azer
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Assaid.part of his promise to give Filipinos a better life, he also vowed to provide more opportunities in their home working200,000Thereadded.overseasworkshowwejobsthat(UntilmgasipagipakitatayongPilipinasnaang“Hanggangcountry.dumatingarawnakumpletoangtrabahosaaymeronpapagkakataonnaanggaling,husay,atbaitngatingoverseasworkersthetimecomeswehaveenoughinthePhilippines,stillhaveachancetothetalent,skill,hardandkindnessofourworkers),”heareanestimatedFilipinoslivingandinSingapore.
“Kayo lahat ambassadorayng Pilipinas at talaga sa pagka ambassador ninyo ng Pilipinas ay ginagawa ninyo at binibigyan ninyo ng dangal ang Pilipinas (You are all ambassadors of the Philippines and by being ambassadors of the Philippines you give the country honor),” he Hesaid.promised to prioritize the welfare and protection of Filipinos in Singapore and their families through the grant of Marcosofsuchgovernmenttherehealthcarescholarships,assistance,andbyitsembassyandconcernedagenciesastheDepartmentMigrantWorkers.recognizedhow difficult it must have been for Filipinos to be away from their families, lauding them for keeping a positive attitude despite “Beinghardships.inanother country far away from your loved ones is not easy pero matibay ang Pilipino (but Filipinos are strong). You can withstand hardships by wearing the most beautiful of smiles,” he
Hespeech.alsojoked first before the campaign, the campaign came after. But since this is my chance to campaign, don’t forget to vote for Bongbong and Sara),” he Ambassadorssaid. of the Meanwhile,Philippines Marcos praised Filipinos for making a Singaporeansimpressiongoodondue to their skills and hard work.
He
heGustokanilangnilainalreadyto…allthena“SothetonotbusinessIndonesianpeoplehavebeenabletocomethePhilippinesduetoCOVID-19pandemic.sabikonagbago‘yan.SocometoPhilippines.SotheycommittednamanManyofthemareactuallyinvolvedthePhilippines.Sosabipalalakihinnila‘yunginvolvement.nilamag-expand,”said.|PND PBBMoversecures$8-B in Indonesiadealsbusinessfromtrip Caraga Infocus • September 3-9, 202234 Caraga Infocus • September 3-9, 2022 35
$7 billion in infrastructure for unsolicited Indonesia,InnewgeneratethatgovernmentCruz-AngelesalsocoalvalueAexpressway.C-5partnershipsprivate-publicsuchasafour-levelelevatedUS$662-milliontradeforthesupplyofandfertilizerwassigned.saidtheanticipatesthesedealswillatleast7,000jobs.amediainterviewinMarcossaid
Theagrifood.President’s
business leaders from a wide range of sectors were “very enthusiastic” about doing business in the Philippines. said
President satelliterenewableinmillionAmongRoundtablethe(LOI)andofworthATuesday.“Trixie”Secretarytofrominvestment$8Jr.“Bongbong”FerdinandMarcoshassecuredoverbillionworthofpledgeshisstatevisitIndonesia,PressRoseBeatrixCruz-Angelessaidtotalof$8.484billionofmemorandumunderstanding(MOUs)lettersofintentweresignedatJakartaBusinessMeeting.themisUS$822ininvestmentstextiles,garments,energy,gateway,wire global technology,
skilled workers, while 42 percent
registered as professionals
“Very enthusiastic naman ang mga ministers ni President Widodo, ‘yung mga prospects dito sa atin sa Pilipinas, and marami silang nakikitang mga opportunities. So we will pursue that,” Marcos said in a media interview.
Foursaid.
palalakihin nila ‘yung kanilang involvement. Gusto nila mag-expand.”
The President also told the media that the “most extensive subject matter” in the discussions was “Becausepartnershipspublic-private(PPP).nandito talaga tayo para i-encourage ‘yung PPPs with the Philippine government,” he said. “Many of them are already actually involved in the Philippines. So sabi nila
PBBM taps Indonesia for fertilizer supply; cites extensive talk on PPP with Widodo
The chief executive described his first foreign trip since taking office in June as “more productive than we had servestouredPresidentMarcosexpected.”saidIndonesianJokoWidodohiminamallthatasaone-stop-shop for all local products and caters to micro, small, and mediumsized enterprises (MSMEs).
Pareho sa atin,” said Marcos.
President “Bongbong”FerdinandMarcos Jr. on Tuesday said Indonesian investors are “very enthusiastic” about investing in the Philippines.
President theyfew“Andcountry.toIndonesiaexecutiveMeanwhile,availto-governmenttoandsourceslookadministrationMarcosstateinterviewMarcoswithsupplyingthe“WeJokowithproductive”supplyIndonesiatheJr.“Bongbong”FerdinandMarcosonTuesdaysaidcountrywouldtapforfertilizerafterhis“verymeetingIndonesianPresidentWidodo.talkedaboutpossibilityofthemuswithfertilizerUreaofIndonesia,”saidinamediaasheendedhisvisittoIndonesia.earliersaidhisistryingtoatnon-traditionaloffertilizersupplyexpressedwillingnesspursuegovernment-dealstocheaperfertilizers.thechiefsaidthathasagreedexportcoaltothetherewasatimeaweeksbackwherestoppedexportof coal. Nakiusap tayo sa kanila at sinama naman tayo doon sa listahan na bibigyan nila. Magexport sila ng coal,” Marcos added.
“And last night suddenly he invited us to see – to go to a mall. Bago nung dinner namin, pinuntahan namin ‘yung mall. ‘Yun pala, ‘yung mall na pinakita sa amin, gobyerno ang may-ari at saka ang produktong pinagbibili doon sa loob ng mall, lahat local, lahat MSMEs, lahat maliliit. Pagka masyado nang lumaki, hindi na sila pwede doon sa mall.
He said the Philippines’ longstanding relationship with its close neighbor, Indonesia, has served as the “primary foundation” of all the deals and agreements that seek to enhance each other’s commitments in a wide array of “Angareas.maganda nito, Jakarta, Indonesia long-standing – 73 years na tayong mag-partner
ng Indonesia. So meron talaga tayong pundasyon na maganda na we can build on for – to develop all of these,” Marcos
The two leaders also talked “at length” regarding the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) “while we face the difficulties in this very volatile time in geopolitics not only in our region but also in the rest of the morning,Marcos,world.”onTuesdayleftIndonesia for Singapore, where he is set to hold separate meetings with Singaporean President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to deepen and further enhance bilateral relations.
Lilipat sila doon sa regular na mall,” said Marcos.
PBBM: More Indonesian investors keen on doing business in PH
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Marcos said they both agreed to give a helping hand in terms of improving marketing strategies and business plans.
Marcos said he also asked for assistanceIndonesia’sinagriculture, specifically in the fisheries “Patisector.‘yung nagpatulong ako sa fisheries, kasi obsessed ako doon sa Pilipinas nag-iimport ng galunggong eh. Hindi ko talaga matanggap ‘yan eh,” he said. “So I asked for help because matibay ang fisheries nila. So sabi ko we can exchange delegations.”
deals on economy, cultural relations, and defense were signed Monday during Marcos’ state visit to the country.
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“And nag-agree na naman kami. Sabi niya, oo, kailangan natin turuan ‘yung packaging, ‘yung market, kung ano ‘yung hinahanap sa merkado, how do you business plan, ‘yung mga ganung klaseng bagay.
“Toots” Ople na siyang mangunguna sa lahat – sa pinakabago at isa sa FilipinosexpressedThePresidentnaiwanmgasaayugalipinakamagandangpinapakitaninyongaynalaging“Atgoodwill.”calledofcitedThesaid.gobyerno,”Gabinete,departamentopinaka-importantengsaakingsaatingthePresidentChiefExecutivethecontributionOFWs,whomhe“ambassadorsofkaminamanaynagpapasalamatanginyongsakripisyopatuloyparinginagawa,ninyoangngPilipinoatitonagbibigaybungapagtulongsaatingkababayannasaPilipinas,”thesaid.PresidentalsogratitudetoinIndonesiafor their sacrifices.
and beautiful shores, constrained to leave loved ones due to the lack of opportunities back home,” the President said.
Kaya naman, investors,thevalued“Youinyo,”mgangNapakalakihereofastiesclosesee“IIndonesians.betweenheritagethePresidentInpeople-to-peopleCulturaldito,”inyongpangalannapakagandaatmagpapasalamatkami’ydinditosaIndonesia,angngPilipinosamgakasamaheadded.linkages,tieshisspeech,thealsomentionedcommonculturalsharedFilipinosandamveryhappytothatthiskinshipandpeople-to-peoplecontinuetoendure,shownbythevitalitytheFilipinocommunityinIndonesia.angrespetomgaIndonesiansaPilipinodahilsahesaid.havebecomemembersoflocalsociety—asascompany directors, people.”fromtohowcommunitysuccesseshowheonPresidentInmangalingabroad.countryburnishthebringyouaresuccesshearhevery,makes“Yourcountries.linksandsustaininghasgainedtheThestaff,”teachers,accountants,consultants,businesslawyers,engineers,andtechnicalhesaid.PresidentnotedthathighlevelofrespectbyFilipinoscontributedtotrade,tourism,people-to-peoplebetweenthetwosuccesshereusallbackhomevery,veryproud,”said.“EverytimewenewsofyetanotherbyourOFWs,wealwayssayingthankforthegloryyoutoourcountry,forgoodnamethatyouandpolishofourwhileyouareIbatalagaangngPinoysaansamundo.”hismeetingwithJokoWidodoMonday,Marcossaidwouldtellhimaboutproudheis“oftheoftheFilipinohereandyouhavelearnedadaptandlearnIndonesiaandits|PND
President awayofbecause“WorkersinlackwherecommunitymeetingtheTheopportunitiesmoreatomoretoJr.“Bongbong”FerdinandMarcosonSundaypledgedmakethecountryconduciveinvestmentsinbidtoprovideemploymentforFilipinos.PresidentmaderemarkduringhiswiththeFilipinoinIndonesia,helamentedtheofjobopportunitiesthePhilippines.areabroadnot[it’s]amatterchoice,buttheyarefromourfamiliar
PBBM commits to make PH conducive to investments; vows to create more jobs
his speech, Marcos likewise assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that they are part of his safullyninyo“Dahilpriority.administration’sditoasahanponamagigingoperationalnasimulang2023ang
“Taos-puso nagpapasalamatakong sa inyo dahil sa sakripisyobayan,pagmamahalinyongsaatingsainyongnainyong
not because they have no other conducivethe“Together,options.we’llmakePhilippinesmorefortourism, for investment, at the same time, creating more jobs for the economy,” he Duringsaid.
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dinadaanan para sa inyong mga pamilya, para sa minamahalinyongna Pilipinas,” he “Atsaid.kayo ngayon ay naging ambassador of goodwill na ng Pilipinas dito sa Indonesia.
“That’s why I, together with the Cabinet, are fully committed to making sure that every Filipino’s economic, social, and cultural potential are fully realized in our own country,” the President Thesaid.chief executive said he wants Filipinos to only travel abroad for work because it is their choice,
Department of Migrant Workers sa pamumuno
ni Kalihim Susan
“We experience still more cases na nakita natin sa mga hospital ngayon, iyong (that we see in
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Optional wearing of face masks outdoors thumbed down
Earlier, Department of Health officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire insisted on the wearing of face mask as it scientifically provides 70 to 80 percent protection against Covid-19 and other infectious diseases.
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When asked if Cebu City’s policy on face mask use could be practiced in Metro Manila, Solante said “it may be imitated but not at this point in time of the Positivitypandemic”.rate and booster vaccination coverage are two of the factors that must be considered when lifting the face mask protocol at any place, he
“Well, in fact pinayagan na natin lahat ng tao, in terms of makalabas na, makapagconduct na ng mga different activities but palagi nating sinasabi na if there is a policy na magiging last na nating tanggalin will always be the health protocol at kasama na diyan iyong pagsuot ng (we have allowed everyone in terms of going out and conducting
hospitals now, the) vulnerable population,” Solante said. “There is still this vulnerable population, high-risk of severe Covid and in fact, mataas ang mortality sa mga population na ito (the mortality rate is high in this Solantepopulation).”urged local leaders to closely coordinate with the Department of Health about the implementation of such policies “that are very drastic as they involved the protection of “Theypeople”.should also consult with their experts, the local experts and look at the benefit, the risk, kung mayroon mang mga ganitong klaseng mga polisiya, not because of ang sasabihin lang (if there’s a policy like this and not just say) ‘because we want the economy to recover’,” he Everybodysaid. wants to recover and be able to work but a balance between economy and public health must be maintained where health protocols are observed, he added. (PNA/ Ma. Teresa Montemayor)
health experts say that lifting the face mask mandate would make the public complacent about their responsibility to protect themselves and others during a pandemic and their need to receive booster doses or primary series of Covid-19 vaccine.
activities but we always say if there’s a policy which we’ll remove last that will always be the health protocol which includes wearing of) face mask, whether it’s outdoor or indoor,” Solante said.
favor of lifting or iyong optional na lang ang pagsuot ng mask sa outdoor for reasons like mababa pa rin ang booster population natin sa general public (optional wearing of masks outdoors for reasons like low booster population in the general public),” Solante said in a televised public briefing.
Thenoted.country’s
“IDecember.amnotin
Dr. Rontgene Solante was reacting to the dry run of voluntary wearing of face mask in Cebu City which already started and expected to end in
Citing that the Omicron subvariant is still circulating, Solante said such face mask policy is “dangerous”.
An infectious disease expert on Tuesday said the optional wearing of face masks in public open spaces is not advisable at this time.
All the reported cases are based on the latest genome sequencing results as of Sept. 2. (PNA)
Only 23.5 percent or 595 out of the 2,529 intensive care unit (ICU) beds are in use, while 29.3 percent or 5,974 of 20,387 non-
Of the additional deaths, the DOH said 108 occurred from Aug. 22 to Sept. 4.
PH daily average of Covid-19 cases down 10%
ThereRegion.were also 13 additional BA.4 cases -- eleven from Soccsksargen, one each from Central Luzon and Central Visayas. The DOH also detected one case of BA.2.12.1 from Central Luzon.
Cagayan Valley, 41 from Central Luzon, 22 from Bicol Region, six from Western Visayas, 35 from Central Visayas, five from Zamboanga Peninsula, one from Northern Mindanao, five from Davao Region, 56 from Soccsksargen, 61 from Region 4-A (Calabarzon), 15 from Region 4-B (Mimaropa), six from Administrative119ofAutonomousBangsamoroRegionMuslimMindanao,fromCordilleraRegion,
In the same period, 40 cases were added to the tally of severe and critical infections, which went down to 768 from the previous week’s 807.
In a presentation, the DOH said 605 of the total cases are from all the regions while the remaining 19 are returning overseas OfFilipinos.the605 infections, about 26 from Ilocos Region, 33 from
To date, Montemayor)(PNA/Ma.vaccinatedshotsreceivedofAsseniorpercentCovid-19,vaccinated(78,100,578)targetpercent72,620,347aboutor92.98ofthecountry’spopulationareagainstincluding78.14of8,721,357citizens.ofSept.4,atotal18,194,645haveboosteroutofthefullypopulation.Teresa
PH detects over 600 add’l cases of Omicron BA.5 subvariant
The country has detected 624 more cases of the Omicron BA.5 subvariant of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday.
The daily average of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases went down by 10 percent for the period Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, the Department of Health (DOH) reported
40 from Caraga and 134 from the National Capital
The latest case bulletin showed there were 17,145 new cases and 354 verified deaths.
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FromMonday.2,752 per day recorded from Aug. 22 to 28, the number decreased to 2,449 daily in the recent week.
ICU beds are utilized.
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