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VOL. 2 | NO. 36 October 24-31, 2014

LTI to offer organic agri NCII

SIQUIJOR (PIA)—The Lazi Te c h n i c a l I n s t i t u t e ( LT I ) i n L a z i , Siquijor is in the process of registering a new Agri-Fishery program-- the Organic Agriculture Production NC II.

LTI official Jose Chiquito Mahinay in a press release said, the technology involves the application of organic inputs in the production of safe and healthy food products such as organically grown vegetables and livestock as articulated with the concepts of modern agriculture.

The school is in its prime to implement the program because it has the faculty complement and the different production agriculture projects showcasing organic farming, Mahinay said.

Among these is the Community Based Organic Fertilizer Production using Trichoderma harzianumand Vermi -culture Projects from the Department of Agriculture (DA)- Regional Field Unit (RFU-7) through the Provincial Agricultural Te c h n o l o g y C o o r d i n a t i n g O ff i c e .

The package of assistance included construction materials for the Vermi-culture houses, labor and inoculants.

The structures are constructed inside the school campus to augment the vermi-culture project of the school through the increased volume of farm residues that are processed made possible by the added floor space.

The use of Trichoderma harzianum hastens the decomposition of organic

matter for its subsequent utilization by the earthworms. Vermi-cast is sold to the public at affordable rates, he added.

Mahinay said the business aspect of the project enhances training delivery of the Program.

The school has also linked with the Agriculture Training Institute (ATI-7) in Tagbilaran City which also extended funding assistance for organic agriculture implementation.

With a training duration of 232 hours Organic Agriculture Production NC II incorporates “all agricultural systems that promote the ecologically sound, socially acceptable, economically viable and technically feasible production of food and fibers” as embodied in R.A. 10068.

The qualification comes in four core competencies e.g. Raise Organic Chicken, Produce Organic Fertilizer, Produce Organic Vegetables, and Produce Organic Concoctions and Extracts.

SIQUIJOR (PIA)—Green Consumerism advocacy goes town to town in a series of information campaigns in all six towns.

Dubbed as “Consumerism on the walk - Green Campaign on Consumerism and Marketing”, the forum aims to provide consumers and business with better information and understanding on consumerism, green consumerism and green marketing.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial director Nimfa Virtucio said, “This will also give valuable insights on how does greening affects energy and environment conservation.”

It is in line with the celebration of

Consumer Welfare Month in October with this year’s theme: “Sapat na Impormasyon: Susi sa Wastong Paggamit ng Enerhiya.

DTI leads the activity with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Agriculture (DA), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), and the Province of Siquijor Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PROSIELCO) from the energy sector.

“Consumerism” is discussed by the DTI and “Consumer Act” by DENR, DA and the DTI.

The PIA, DENR and PROSIELCO took turns to discuss the topic Greening, Green Technology, Green Marketing and Climate Change. (mbcn/RAC/PIA7Siquijor)

It also has two Elective Competencies namely; Raise Organic Hogs and Raise Organic Small Ruminants.

With the implementation of the program, organic farming practices would be promoted and commercialized among farmers, consumers, Local Government Units (LGUs), people’s organizations (PO), nongovernment organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders. (mbcn/RAC/PIA7Siquijor w/ reports from JCMahinay/LTI)

Green consumerism campaign goes town to town

POEA, OWWA DOLE issue preps checklist for working abroad

SIQUIJOR (PIA)--The Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) here issued different steps to follow to ensure safety and legality of every Filipino wishing to work abroad.

POEA said the first thing an applicant or aspirant must do is to participate in the pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) which are conducted for free by DOLE, POEA, PESO and other partner non-government organizations (NGOs) and to attend overseas employment counseling sessions held in different colleges and offices of local government.

They must also seek advice from family members and friends especially those who have overseas employment experience”, Torres said.

He said the applicant must have enough money to process all the documents and papers needed for the application and prepare the certificates and bio-data or resume.

The resume’ must indicate the past and present work experience, education and training, he added.

Original copies of passport, NBI clearance, birth certificate, diploma certificates of employment, transcript of records, technical/vocational course certificates and other certificates are also needed, Torres stated.

He told the aspirants to search for job vacancies through the newspapers, websites of POEA to ensure the credibility of the agency they are applying to.

Verification with the POEA through phone and other medium may help also.

Torres also advised that the submission of the application must be done to the accredited recruitment agency or to the POEA.

Applicants must also undergo various medical examinations and must take a qualifying exam.

Torres said applicants for working abroad must examine and verify intensively the legality and the credibility of the work and employment they are applying for abroad.

For inquires about application for abroad one can visit DOLE local office at Poblacion, Siquijor, Siquijor or may log in the POEA website at www.poea.gov.ph. (mbcn/ RAC/PIA7-Siquijor/I.A.Abatayo)

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DOST urges farmers to go hydroponics gardening

by Engr. Reinhold Jek Abing/DOST-Siquijor as supply to major beach resorts in the province was one of the guest speakers.

Garso discussed the basics of hydroponics, benefits, pros and cons and practical examples based on his actual experience.

“Global warming has become a bigger issue today and with all the benefits of Hydroponics, it may be the way to “‘go green‘“, he said.

Hydroponics gardening requires no soil. Water can be recycled so it is advantageous in areas with less supply of water, Garzo added.

D u e t o c o n t a i n e r m o b i l i t y, hydroponics enables farmers to grow crops in the area of use thus reducing transportation

SIQUIJOR, Oct 22 (PIA)--The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Siquijor encourages farmers to adopt hydroponics and other alternative methods of gardening and farming in a seminar on the subject recently.

In his opening statement, DOSTprovincial director, Engr. Mario E. de la Peña said that the purpose of the activity is to raise awareness on other alternative methods of gardening.

De la Peña said DOST is not competing with the Department of Agriculture in its promotion of organic farming but rather complements its efforts.

Siqujodnon farmer scientist Antoine Cyrus Garso who has hydroponics produce

DOST invites S&T program beneficiaries anew

SIQUIJOR (PIA)—The local office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its provincial director, Engr. Mario dela Peña urges Siquijodnons to avail of the various programs the office offered.

The DOST through its Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) will provide upgrading assistance in a form of production equipment to focus on furniture, food processing, metals and engineering, ICT, horticulture, aquaculture, says de la Pena.

Although the program is intended for the micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), he said, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and people’s organizations (POs) can also avail.

Basic requirements include mayor’s permit, Business Registration from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Registration.

For the furniture sector additional requirement is the DENR License to Operate Permit.

Dela Pena said that in Larena town some of the beneficiaries of DOST from single proprietorship are: CJP Furniture, Pajermo Furniture, T & J lumber, Larena Triad Cafe’, Sweet Sensations Cakes and Pastries.

From the association is Basac Womens Association for its squash noodle and squash or malunggay bread.

Dela Pena said, DOST can also provide free trainings for associations that do not have the requirements yet citing Ketchup Making for Cang-allas Women’s Association; Candle Making; and soap making.

Good manufacturing practices (GMP) is also available for food processors per requirement of the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD).

Another program is the Manufacturing Productivity Enhancement Program (MPEP) where the DOST gives consultancy to assist SMEs improve the process flow and boost or increase production.

Scholarship program is also available for students entering high school and college.

“We have RA 7687 for poor and deserving students who want to take engineering courses and for those who want to enter Philippine Schich High School.

For further inquiries DOST office is located at Baluarte Street, Pangi, Siquijor, Siquijor and is open Mondays to Fridays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM. (mbcn/ RAC/PIA7/Siquijor/I.A.Abatayo)

costs,” he further disclosed.

Another guest speaker, Kevin Leopard discussed on the crucial role of nutrients and pH in the hydroponics system.

In his presentation, Leopard discussed that the growth and health of plants in hydroponics system is controlled by the amount of nutrients and pH level in the nutrient solution so it is extremely important to monitor the process.

To supply the missing nutrients, he recommended the use of high quality, prepackaged sterilized mixtures.

He however cautioned plant growers to remember that different growth phases require different concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK).

“During vegetative growth, you will want a fertilizer with high nitrogen and low phosphorus and during fruit production you will want one with high phosphorus and low in nitrogen,” he added.

As to organic fertilizers which the farmers can use, he disclosed two most ideal types.

These are worm castings and bat guano, both contained a dense amount of nutritional content that the plants consume to support their growth, according to Leopard.

He also said that incorrect pH levels led novice or even experienced growers to believing that their plants aren’t getting enough fertilizer, which is not the problem.

“When pH level is out of optimal range, the growth rate of plants will slow down. Plants grow best when the pH level of the nutrient solution is kept at a range of 6.2 - 7.0,” he added.

Asked on her impression about the hydroponics seminar, Izel Daug-Quidlat a faculty member of the Siquijor Provincial Science High School and currently coaching an investigatory project said she was grateful she was invited to the seminar.

Quidlat said that because of the seminar she and her student were able to gather additional information they could use in their investigatory project.

Another farmer scientist from the municipality of Lazi, Peter Paul Jutba said he was also grateful upon knowing that hydroponics, contrary to common notion, can be easily adopted by farmers as alternative method of farming especially during droughts.

The training-seminar was attended by farmer scientists in the province, representatives from the Municipal Agriculturist Offices of the different LGUs, and representatives from the academe. (mbcn/RAC/PIA7-Siquijor w/reports from Engr. Reinhold Jek Abing/DOST)

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PRC, PDRRMC tell locals to prepare, stay alert

SIQUIJOR (PIA) -- With the number of typhoons coming in, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) through the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) recently issued advisory on the preparation before, during and post typhoon occurrence.

PRC provincial administrator Rowena Maputi advised the public to stay alert, prepare and be vigilant so as not to be caught off guard when danger comes, she said.

Maputi advised locals to store adequate supply of food and clean water and prepare foods that need not be cooked; and keep flashlights, candles and battery-powered radios within easy reach.

Examine your house and repair its unstable parts and keep yourself updated with the latest weather report, she said.

Maputi also told especially the farmers to harvest crops that may be yielded already and secure

CEBU CITY (PIA) --- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Region 7 formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Professional Service Providers (PSPs) for implementation of projects worth P33.2 million held at Hotel Elizabeth, this city recently.

The projects will benefit the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) in Central Visayas on Agri-Extension Services (AES), Business Management Services (BDS) and Progress and Process Monitoring (PPM) under the Agrarian Reform Community Connectivity and Economic Support Services (ARCCESS) program.

During the MOA signing, DAR-7 Regional Director Stephen M. Leonidas, CESO V, entered into a formal agreement with Foundation of Rural Enterprise and Ecology Development of Mindanao (FREEDOM), Inc. as represented by its Deputy Executive Director Epimaco Galero, Jr., for a contract price of P4.156 M to provide Agri-Extension Services for the six lead ARBOs in Bohol, and P 4.625 M for the 17 lead ARBOs in Negros Oriental.

To provide business development services, Siliman University led by its representative Vice -President for Development Jane Annette L. Belarmino, signed a contract price of P 6.93 M to benefit 17 ARBOs in Negros Oriental and service provider First Consolidated Cooperative Along Seaboards in Tañon Strait (FCCT) as represented by its Chief Executive Officer Bernardo Desabelle, signed a P3.51M contract price for the six ARBOs in Bohol, and P4.74M for the 9 ARBOs in Cebu.

To implement the Progress and Process Monitoring (PPM) projects, Infoshare Management Systems signed a MOA as represented by its Chief Executive Officer Imelda Pangga with a contract price of P 1.698 M for the six sub-projects for the six lead ARBOs in Bohol.

The All-Asian Centre for Enterprise Development Inc. (ASCEND Inc.) as represented by its President Atty. Rodrigo

Celicious signed a contract price of P 2.52 M for the eight sub-projects for the 9 lead ARBOs in Cebu; and Ateneo de Davao thru its Institute for Socio Economic Development Initiatives (ISEDI) as represented by its Executive Director Jocelyn E. Cabo also signed a contract price of P 4.052 M for the 12 sub-projects for the 17 ARBOs in Negros Oriental and P0.963M for three sub-projects for the 10 lead ARBOs in Siquijor.

Dir. Leonidas challenged the service providers as their partners to improve the lives of our beneficiaries and manage effectively their agri-enterprises.

DAR provides support services that will help the ARBs become viable entrepreneurs while the BDS is the capability building and technical assistance component that will help ARBs enterprises, farm management and business operations.

ARCCESS delivery is channeled through organizationally mature ARB organizations that will serve as hub or center of support services not only to the ARBO but other farmer’s organizations in the community.

Under ARCCESS program are Business Development Services (BDS), Agri-Extension Services (AES), Progress and Process Monitoring (PPM) that are components of professional services to improve farm-based income of ARBs and to reduce rural poverty. (rmn/hfg/Gay Visitacion of DAR-7/PIA Central Visayas)

DAR 7 contracts P33.2-M worth of ARCCESS projects

domesticated animals in a safe place.

For fisher folks, boats must be placed in a safe area.

Should you need to evacuate, bring clothes, first aid kit, candles/flashlight, batterypowered radios, food, etc., she said.

She said that during the typhoon it is important to stay inside the house. Always keep updated with the latest weather report.

If safe drinking water is not available, boil water for at least 20 minutes. Place it in a container with cover. Keep an eye on lighted candles or gas lamps.

Do not wade through floodwaters to avoid being electrocuted and contracting diseases.

If there is a need to move to an evacuation center, follow these reminders.

E v a c u a t e c a l m l y, c l o s e t h e windows and turn off the main power switch. Put important appliances and belongings on a higher ground.

Avoid the way leading to the river.

After the typhoon, Maputi advised that if your house was destroyed make sure that it is already safe and stable when you go back to it.

Beware of dangerous animals such as snakes that may have entered your house, watch out for live wires or outlet immersed in waters and report damaged electrical cables and fallen electric posts to the authorities.

Do not let water accumulate in tires, cans or pots to avoid creating a favorable condition for mosquito breeding, she said.

PDRRMC officer Blezel Omictin also said several other activities were conducted to raise people’s awareness on disaster.

Among them are the rescue Olympics, series of recoreda and drills with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the information caravan/Family Development Sessions (FDS) with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) here.

“They may seem simple yet they help promote public awareness on natural hazards and disseminate information on measures that can be undertaken to mitigate the adverse effects of hazards in the community,” Omictin said.

Awareness will strengthen people’s ability to face the inevitable natural disasters long before government help arrives, she added.

S h e s a i d t h a t t h e d i ff e r e n t drills conducted in six municipalities equipped Siquijodnons with the knowledge and skills on the proper response during and after the disasters.

“It is good to be always prepared as disasters may come anytime,” she said. (mbcn/RAC/ PIA7-Siquijor w/ repots from I.A. Abatayo)

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Mga Paagi sa Pagdaginot ug Kuryente

1. Kon magpasiga ug suga gamita ang bombilya o compact bulb nga ubos ug wattage.

2. Pagngon ang suga kon wala na kinahanglana ug kanunay kining limpyohan aron usab kanunay kining hayag tungod kay ang buling nga mamilit sa bombilya o suga makapaminus ug 50% sa kahayag niini.

3. Kon magtan-aw sa telebisyon, siguraduhon nga maayo ang telebisyon tungod kay kun aduna kini’y daot, mas kalas kini ug kuryente ug nga kinahanglan usab nga pagngon ang TV kun way magtan-aw.

4. Kon magluto kinahanglang likayan ang pagpalong-palong ug pasiga sa electric stove. Andamon usa ang tanang mga sagol nga gamiton sa dili pa magsugod ug luto. Gamita ang kalaha nga flat ang lubot ug haom ang taklob aron malikayan ang paghungaw sa init.

5. Likayan ang paggamit sa dako nga heating stove coil alang sa gamay nga kalaha o kaserola. I-switch ang electric stove sa “low” kon magsugod na ug bukal ang giluto ug nga pagngon ang electric stove sa katapusang pipila ka minutos sa pagluto.

6. Kon mogamit ug electric fan kinahanglang i-set kini sa low. I-lock ang oscillator kon ang mogamit usa o duha lamang ka tawo. Pagngon kini kon dili na gamiton.

7. Kon mogamit ug plantsa, sa imong pagwisik-wisik ug tubig sa utawunon nga sapot, butangan kini sa igo-igo lang nga gidaghanon sa tubig tungod kay mas kalas sa kuryente kon sobra ra ang umog sa panapton.

Ibton ang plantsa pipila ka minutos sa dili pa mahuman pagpamlantsa tungod kay igo ra kaayo ang kainiton sa plantsa aron matiwas ang giplantsa.

(Source: PROSIELCO)

PNP, nipasidaan sa mga hilig mo ‘gimmik’ sa gidudahang ‘rape drug’

MANILA (PIA)--Nipasidaan ang Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-illegal Drugs Special Operations Task Force (AIDSOTF) sa publiko ilabi na ang mga kababayen-an nga hilig mo gimmick.

Kini tungod sa nisumbong sa ilang buhatan nga usa ka babayeng nabiktima sa pagpanglugos human gidalitan ug nikaon sa cake nga gisagolan diay og “rape drug.”

Istilo sa mga suspek aron mapatuman ang ilang plano sa ilang target nga isagol ang rape drug di lamang sa mga pagkaon apan apil na sa mga ilimnon nga

ang epekto niini, duha ka adlaw nga dili makamata, inungdan aron mapahimoslan ang biktima.

Giingong uso usab ang paggamit sa rape drug sa mga walay konsensiyang indibidwal nga ang tuyo usab mao ang pagpangawat sa mga gamit sa biktima.

Giingong babaye ang kasagarang naghimo niini ug ang target nilang mga biktima ang mga langyaw nga bag-o lang nila naila-ila.

Tambag sa PNP, mag-amping gayud ug tinuon og maayo ang mga tawong ikahimamat ug dili kalimtan ang panultihong “dont talk to strangers.” (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)

Pagsaka sa presyo sa produktong pangNoche Buena adunay P1M multa

MANILA, Oct. 28 (PIA)--May multang P1-milyon ug pagkabilanggo sa dili molapas sa 15 ka tuig ang ipahamtang sa mga tindahan o supermarket nga mopasaka og presyo sa ilang mga produktong pangNoche Buena.

Kini ang gipasidaan sa pamunuan sa Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sa mga molapas sa gipagawas nilang suggested retail price (SRP) human nipasidaan ang pipila ka supermarket nga mopasaka og presyo ilabi na sa mga pagkaong pang-Noche Buena tungod na usab sa kakulang sa supply tungod sa problema sa port congestion.

Gitataw usab sa DTI nga nagpabiling wala pay kabag-ohan sa unang gipagawas nilang listahan sa SRP alang sa mga Noche Buena items.

Pasidaan sa DTI sa mga retailers, hugot gayud nilang sundon ang gitakdang SRP tungod kay kun mapamatud-ang nagmanipula sila sa presyo sama sa profiteering, nga usa sa pagpanglapas sa Price Act, mag-atubang sa multang P1-milyon gawas sa pagkabilanggo og dili molapas sa 15 ka tuig.

Giseguro sa DTI nga padayon nilang ipatuman ang hugot nga monitoring sa presyo sa mga produktong pang-Noche Buena apil na ang uban pang panaliton aron masiguro nga walay bisan unsang dili makatarungang pagsaka sa mga presyo niini. (mbcn/ecb/PIA7-Bohol)

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