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THE OFFICIAL E-NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY - SIQUIJOR | WWW.PIA.GOV.PH and the DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - SIQUIJOR | WWW.DOST.GOV.PH VOL. 3 | NO.18 May 18 - 24, 2015
SIQUIJOR (PIA) - - The Siquijor State College (SSC) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) held a seminar recently on intellectual property rights and community validation on traditional health knowledge. The event took place at four different locations in the municipality of Siquijor where traditional health practices had been widely practiced and where there is abundant source of traditional health medicines. These are in barangays Ibabao, Cangmatnog, Cantabon and San Antonio, attended by local folk healers, community members, research team from SSC and representatives from DOST. Siquijor State College through its project leader Dr. Josel Mansueto organized the event and supported by the Department of Science and Technology which was represented by Provincial Science and Technology director (PSTD) Engr. Mario de la Peña of DOST Siquijor and PSTD Atty. Gilbert Arbon of DOST Negros Oriental as members of the team. During the seminar, the local community were taught on the basics of intellectual property rights and how the law can be applied to the traditional health practices. Atty. Gilbert Arbon served as the resource speaker who gave a presentation on the said topic. After the discussion, Dr. Mansueto along with project assistants showed to the local community the output of their research during the “pangalap season”. The team explained to the community and requested it to give their consent to publish or not to publish relevant information pertaining to the traditional medicines located in their community. Dr. Mansueto explained that the team needed the approval of the local healers and the community to post the information on the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health. In the end, the folk healers and the local community agreed to publish the needed information to the internet. To note, the study entitled “Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health (Folk Healing Practices of Siquijor Island)” is funded by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development of DOST while SSC is the proponent and implementing agency of the project. (mbcn/rac/PIA7-Siquijor/with reports from Engr. Reinhold Jek Abing/DOST-Siquijor)
Siquijor State College (SSC) and DOST representatives take a group picture together with the locals of Siquijor. Inset photo shows provincial science and technology directors Atty. Gilbert Arbon of DOST Negros and Engr. Mario de la Peña of DOST Siquijor conversing with a local healer. On the other picture, PSTD Arbon discussed about IP Rights during the seminar on intellectual property rights and community validation on traditional health knowledge recently in the province. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor w/ DOST photo)
Old banknotes good up to December 31, 2015 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Diwa C. Guinigundo today reminded the public that the old banknote series launched in 1985 can still be used for daily transactions up to December 31, 2015. From January 1, 2016 up to December 31, 2016, the old banknotes can still be exchanged in authorized agent banks and the BSP Cash Department. However, starting January 1, 2017, the old banknote series will be fully demonetized or without monetary value. This means that the New Generation Banknotes introduced in December 2010 will result in the circulation of a single currency series in the country. The New Generation Banknotes have more and enhanced security features to protect the safety of the public against counterfeiters. The demonetization process of the old banknotes is in line with the provisions of Section 57 of Republic Act No. 7653, otherwise known as the New Central Bank Act, which authorizes the BSP to replace banknotes that are more than 5 years old. The old banknotes have been in circulation for almost three decades. The public is advised of the following important information: 1. The public may continue to use the old banknotes up to 31 December 2015 in paying and buying of goods and services and other business or financial transactions requiring the use of cash.
Thereafter, these old banknotes will no longer be accepted for payment transactions; 2. From 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2016, the public may exchange with authorized financial institutions, namely universal and commercial banks, thrift banks, and rural as well as cooperative banks, their old banknotes with the New Generation Currency (NGC) Series at full face value, without charge. The public may also opt to exchange their old banknotes with the BSP or any of its regional offices/branches around the Philippines. 3. Government institutions holding old banknotes which could not be exchanged during the prescribed period, such as banknotes used as evidence in a litigation case, will have to request the BSP Cash Department in writing, within the period of exchange, for a special exchange arrangement; 4. For Overseas Filipinos (OFs) abroad, who have in their possession old banknotes which could not be exchanged within the prescribed period, they may register online starting 1 October 2016 to 31 December 2016 through the BSP Website. These old banknotes may be exchanged with the BSP within one (1) year from date of registration; and 5. Starting 1 January 2017, NDS banknotes that have not been exchanged shall no longer have any monetary value, and are considered demonetized. (bsp.gov.ph)
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LGU Larena gets over P645K- GIA Project from
by Engr. Reinhold Jek Abing
SIQUIJOR (PIA) - - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST-Siquijor) through its Provincial Science and Technology Director Engr. Mario de la Peña turned over a
check worth Php 645,000 to the Local Government Unit of Larena for the Grant-in-Aid Project entitled “Electronic – Services on Innovation, Government, Nature and Society (PROJECT e-SIGNS) for the Local Government of Larena”. The ceremony took place
Provincial Science and Technology director Engr. Mario de la Peña (center in chequered polo) hands over the check worth P645,000 to Mayor Dean S. Villa of LGU Larena for the Grant-in-Aid Project entitled “Electronic – Services on Innovation, Government, Nature and Society (PROJECT e-SIGNS) for the Local Government of Larena”. Also present in the picture are Vice-mayor Gold Calibo (3rd from right), Municipal Budget Officer Quilicot (4th from right), Municipal Treasurer (3rd from left) and SB members. (DOST-Siquijor photo)
at the Office of the Municipal Mayor in the Municipal Hall of Larena. Present during the event were Provincial Science and Technology Director Engr. Mario E. de la Peña and staff Engr. Reinhold Jek Y. Abing of DOST Siquijor. Mayor Dean S. Villa, Vicemayor Gold L. Calibo, Municipal Budget Officer Clifford Quilicot, members of the Sangguniang Bayan and its municipal treasurer represented LGU Larena. The project is expected to be installed at the Larena Tourism Center. e-SIGNS which is one of its component is to be used as a powerful medium to help disseminate useful and critical information. Among the information which could be displayed on the e-SIGNS include the tourism-related information not only about Larena but also about the province; public service announcements, weather alerts; health and wellness information; ordinances and accomplishments of the LGU; and information from advertisers as IGP, among others. On the other hand, the Juan Time Clock that will also be installed at the Larena Tourism Center will serve as reference not only to tourists but also to the general public to make sure that timepieces are in sync with the Philippine Standard Time (PST). During the turnover, the recipient LGU was reminded to purchase the equipment within three months period for ease in facilitating the liquidation of the funds. LGU Larena through its Municipal Mayor, Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members and employees thanked DOST for the GIA project. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor)
DOST-Siquijor signs MOA with 2 more entreps (PIA) - - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST-Siquijor) recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with M’s Place and Sweet Sensations Cakes and Pastries of Larena, Siquijor. The agreement will seal the assistance of the agency to these firms through technology transfer and other relevant support. The two enterprises on the other hand promised to give their full cooperation during the term of the program. The agency aims to introduce vegetable-based breads and noodles in M’s Place. The assistance will also include procurement of necessary equipment along with product packaging, labelling and laboratory analysis. On the other hand, the processing equipment of Sweet Sensations Cakes and Pastries will be upgraded through the Small Enterprise technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP) Fund. These firms are also entitled to join all relevant trainings of DOST
available for the MSMEs and will be recipient of Manufacturing Productivity Extension Program (MPEX). During the signing of the MOA, Marilou Pabinguit and Camille Vi Calibo proprietors of M’s Place and Sweet Sensations Cakes and Pastries, respectively thanked DOST for the upcoming assistance to their firms.
Provincial Science and Technology Director Engr. Mario de la Peña expressed his optimism on the two SETUP Projects and hopes that these firms will continue diversifying their products while creating jobs in their respective localities. (mbcn/ rac/PIA7-Siquijor/with reports from Engr. Reinhold Jek Abing/DOST-Siquijor)
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PhilRice pushes climate change-ready technologies ( Farmers,
extension workers, or anyone interested may download the information kit from the institute’s website or contact the PhilRice Text Center (0920-911-1398) should they want to know more about the climate change-ready technologies for rice and rice-based farming.) The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has produced an information kit to equip farmers with information on how they can better adapt to the impacts of climate change. The kit is a “ready-to-print” material that contains a list of climate changeready technologies the farmers can use for rice and rice-based farming systems. It includes the recommended varieties that can withstand different climate-related stresses such as drought, salinity, and flood. For water-saving technologies, PhilRice recommends the alternate wetting and drying (AWD) and low-cost drip irrigation system (LDIS) technologies. AWD guides farmers when to irrigate (or not) the rice field. Hence, this prevents wasteful use of water. PhilRice studies show that use of AWD also minimizes greenhouse gas emissions in paddy fields. LDIS is also for efficient use of water and is recommended
for irrigating rice-based crops. Meanwhile, fossil fuel-free technologies such as the rice hull gasifierpump system, windmill- pump system, rice hull stove, and carbonizer are also featured.
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its ProGED (Promotion of Green Economic Development) facilitated the Learning Visit in Bohol to enable Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and relevant institutions involved on MSME development to respectively implement environment friendly and climate smart practices in their operations and integrate these in their program.
The rice hull gasifier-pump system uses rice hull instead of gasoline or diesel in pumping water from the ground. It is recommended for rainfed areas where fuel expenses are high. The wind mill-pump system is applicable in areas where wind energy is abundant. A device called rice hull carbonizer is for processing the rice hull into biochar (charcoal). Aside from being used as soil conditioner, biochar is also popularly used as main ingredient in producing organic fertilizers thus reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers. A d d i t i o n a l l y, t h e k i t a l s o features Palayamanan Plus, an integrated and diversified farming system, and some harvest and postharvest technologies.(da.gov.ph)
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DENR steps up campaign for responsible use of resources The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is intensifying its awareness campaign for responsible use of resources in time for the celebration of the Environment Month in June. DENR Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje said it is important for the consuming public to develop responsible consumption habits at home and in the community to prevent further and potentially
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irreversible damage to the environment. “We need to be more responsible with how we consume our resources, so that we can realize our dreams of having a healthy future for ourselves and for future generations,” Paje pointed out. The environment chief said it is about time people must evaluate the impacts of their consumption by taking the environment and society into consideration during consumption decisions.
450,000 listahan households, makabenepisyo sa electrification program sa DOE
(PIA)--Ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) milagda og memorandum of agreement uban sa Department of Energy (DOE) alang sa partnership sa implementasyon sa proyektong National Intensification of Household Electrification (NIHE). Ang NIHE usa ka proyektong nagtinguha sa paghatag og serbisyong elektrisidad ngadto sa mga kabos nga pamilyang walay akses sa sugang dagitab. Kining inisyatiba sa DOE agi og pagsunod sa implementasyon sa ilang National Intensification of Household Electrification (HEDP), nga nagtinguhang makab-ot ang 90% household electrification sa tuig 2017. Isip partner agency, ang DSWD mohatag og listahan sa potensiyal household beneficiary alang sa proyekto sa NIHE gamit ang Listahan o ang National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR). Ang Listahanan usa ka information management system nga magtino kinsa ug asa nahimotang ang mga kabos. Kini gamiton sa paghimo og komprehensibong database sa mga kabos nga pamilya alang sa nasudnong ahensiya sa gobyerno ug ubang social protection stakeholders isip basehan sa pagtumbok sa mga programa ug serbisyo sa social protection. Base sa 2011 nga datos sa Listahan, di mo-ubos sa 2.6 milyong kabos nga pamilya sa tibuok nasud ang walay akses sa sugang dagitab. (mbcn/ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
Sobra sa 40T ka estudyante hatagan og educational aid (PIA)--Ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) isip ahensya sa kagamhanang nasyonal nga gitahasan pag pagpalambo sa social protection program sa gobyerno mipasalig nga tabangan ang mga anak sa mga kabus nga pamilya nga makapadayon sa ilang pagtungha. Ang DSWD mohatag ug educational assistance ubos sa programang Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) ilabi na sa mga katawhang anaa sa krisis nga kahimtang o tumang kalisod nga panginabuhi. Ang educational assistance usa ka hinabang nga ihatag alang sa mga galastohan sa pagtungha sa kabataan sama sa matrikula, school supplies, transportation allowance ug uban pa nga panginahanglanon sa ilang pag eskwela. Sa unang kwarter sa tuig 2015 ang maong programa nakatabang na sa gidaghanong 42,363 ka mga kabataan. Sa gitakdang pagbukas sa klase karong bulan sa Hunyo, ang DSWD mohatag ug ayuda ngadto sa mga bata nga dili makasarang ang ginikanan pagpaeskwela nila. Kini gihimo sa gobyerno aron mahatagan ug hustong edukasyon ang kabataan alang sa maayong kaugmaon ug aron matabanagan ang ilang mga pamilya nga mahaw-as sa kalisod. Gipasabot ni DSWD Secretary Corazon Julian-Soliman nga limitado lamang maong hinabang ug unahon pagtabang ang mga pamilya nga anaa sa tumang krisis nga kahimtang ug dili makasarang sa galastohan sa pag pa eskwela sa ilang mga anak. Ang hinabang nga mahatag mo kantidad gikan sa P3,000 ngadto na sa 25,000 base sa himoong assessment sa social worker. Aron mahatagan sa maong ayuda kinahanglan nga mo sumiti ang kliyente sa usa ka “screening process” nga ipahigayon sa social worker ug mohatag sa mga gikinahanglang dokumento aron ma hatagan kini ug tukmang pagtagad ug rekomendasyon alang sa gikinahanglang financial assistance. Ang kliyente makakuha ug assistance kausa matag tulo ka bulan. Sa mga kliyente nga nahatagan na niini ipaubos sila pag usab sa social case study aron masuta kung anaa pa ba sila sa krisis nga kahimtang. Sa mga gustong mo ambit sa educational assistance, kinahanglan nga mo sumiti sa enrollment form o certificate of registration, school ID sa estudyante/benepisaryo, barangay certificate of residency/indigency ug bisan unsang valid ID ug referral letter kung kinahanglan kini. Mahimong mo adto sa bisan asa nga Social Welfare and Development Office , o extension unit sa DSWD nga gitahasang mopahiluna ug motabang sa mga pamilya o indibiduwal nga anaa sa krisis nga kahimtang. Ang social case study report nga andamon sa social worker/medical social worker sa lokal nga kagamhanan o case summary gikan sa usa ka rehistradong social worker gikinahanglan sa CIU aron i suporta kini sa assessment ug rekomendasyon sa kinhanglanon nga financial assistance. (mbcn/lpp/PIA7/Negros Oriental)
He said that practicing conscientious consumption through wastage avoidance and consuming only what is necessary can go a long way to having a healthy environment. “We only have one planet Earth that provides all the natural resources we need to survive. The problem is that we are consuming these resources at a rate faster than the planet can provide, and too many of our ecosystems are being degraded, sometimes irreversibly,” Paje said. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently warned that at its current rate of consumption and production, the world would need three-planets-worth of natural resources to sustain the ways of living of an estimated 9.6 billion people by 2050. Meanwhile, the DENR has lined up a series of activities to celebrate the Environment Month, adopting the World Environment Day theme: “Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care.” The month-long celebration kicks off on June 5, which coincides with the World Environment Day, with a two-part activity at the SM North EDSA in Quezon City centering on the theme, “I Consume with Care.” The first part will be the recognition rites for Philippine Ozone Desk-Foam Sector’s 17 partners in the phasing out of the greenhouse gashydrochlorofluorocarbon or HCFC 141B. Arts and crafts demo-workshop to be participated in by public high schools in Quezon City, eco-friendly discussions and presentations promoting environmental awareness, and exhibition of school supplies made of recycled and recyclable materials, comprise the second part. From June 21 to 26, the DENR’s Mines and Geosciences Bureau will host the regional meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Committee for Geoscience Programmes to discuss mining safe ty and public engagement on mineral development and environmental impact issues. (demr.gov.ph)
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