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Western Mindanao (Zamboanga Peninsula) P. Urro Street, San Francisco District Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur 7016 Telephone no. (062) 215-1480 / 925-0038 Cellphone no. 0908-8843404 E-mail : r9_pia@yahoo.com mimibern17@yahoo.com Skype : hnb_r9pia
• Aquino swears in Fr. Villarin as President of Ateneo • Aquino orders preparation for Philippine hosting of Asia-Europe Meeting in November • Aquino urges new PNP chief to take his re sponsibilities as a ‘personal advocacy’ • Aquino to meet transport sector amid rising oil prices • Aquino orders fiscal agencies to automate
Northern Mindanao
Graces’ Building, Antonio Luna Street Cagayan de Oro City 9000 Telefax No. (08822) 72-66-83 Telephone no. (088) 856-8178 / 729-594 Cellphone no. 0928-5204305 0917-3084969 E-mail : pia10_pd@yahoo.com r10_pia@yahoo.com rutchiecabahug@yahoo.com
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• First-ever crime lab in Zampen inaugurated • US Ambassador Thomas discloses spectrums of programs in Mindanao • City Health cautions public on leptospirosis • PNP 9 crime lab receives 4x4 vehicle from city • ‘CSC calls state workers to continue “service excellence” to public
Northern Mindanao
Central Mindanao (SOCSKSARGEN) Provincial Capitol Compound Bautista Bldg., Zulueta St. Koronadal City, South Cotabato 9506 Telephone no. (083) 520-0249 Telefax no. (083) 228-9736 / 228-9739 / 520-0100 Cellphone no. 0921-6873373 / 0928-5204307 E-mail : r12_pia@yahoo.com pia_xii@yahoo.com
• Malaybalay steps up drive on vaccination, deworming of farm animals • DSWD-10 stages a convergence caravan, today • Sec. Coloma issues directive for cost-saving measures of PCOO offices • Completion of Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental underway • DepEd’s 2011 National Literacy Conference anchors on peace and community development
Southern Mindanao (Davao Region) • Lack of state geologists hamper hazard-mapping •Tagum intensifies reforestation programs as Pagasa cites temperature dip by 2 degrees • Kiblawan mayor awaits biggest copper-gold mine operation, sees progress for her town •DILG Sec. Robredo: Comval apil sa 10 Most Outstanding Provinces
Northeastern Mindanao (Caraga) Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines Bldg., J. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City Telephone no. (085) 341-5285 / 360-1239 Telefax no. (085) 341-2370 Cellphone no. 0917-7188834 Email: piacaraga@gmail.com pia_caraga@yahoo.com,ph
Central Mindanao (SOCSKSARGEN)
OUR COVER Today’s cover
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THE BONOKBONOK Festival 2011
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• Lebak officials gather fisheries stakeholders for oath-taking, dialogue • P3.75 M asparagus packing facility to rise in Gensan • Tacurongnons set for Talakudong Festival • Mga CCTV camera ilalagay na sa lungsod sa susunod na linggo • City Peace and Order Council ng Kidapawan nagpasa ng 3 resolusyon
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HR practioners - partners in development Mindanao immigration bureau monitoring illegal aliens Meat vendors assure sufficient supply for Surigao fiesta Butuan City readies for “Clean Ground, Zero Waste” launching Philippine Army urges applicants to take Officer Candidate
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Cover Story: SNNHS
wins Bonok-Bonok Festival 2011 by FEAbkilan
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he contingent from Surigao del Norte National High School (SNNHS) walked away triumphant from this year’s Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival after bagging the crown in the Free Interpretation category held Friday, September 9 at the Provincial Sports Complex.
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Cover Story: SNNHS... from page
Now on its 23rd year, the festival features two categories - the Free Interpretation (FI) category requiring contingents to use live musical accompaniment and the Bonok-Bonok based using canned music and introducing the festival’s new official soundtrack. This year, SNNHS contingent
outwit other four contingents in the FI category and brought with them P200,000 as their winning prize. The Municipality of Tagana-an was named second place
with P150,000 cash prize. The third prize went to the Municipality of Alegria that won a P100,000 cash prize. Special awards for Best in Choreography and Best in Streetdanc5
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Cover Story: SNNHS... from page 4
ing with a cash prize of P50,000 and P20,000 respectively, all went to SNNHS. The contingent from the Municipality of Alegria awarded Best in Music with P20,000 cash prize. Meantime, five contingents from the city schools and barangays joined in the Bonok-Bonok based category to which R.C. Ouano Memorial Elementary School of Brgy. Friday, September 9, 2011
Cagniog outstandingly outdone the other four-contingents and emerge as the over-all winner receiving a cash prize of P100,000. Second prize winner was the contingent from Barangay Rizal in cooperation with B. Vasquez central Elementary School and Rizal National High school receiving a cash prize of P75,000 and the third prize went to Baran-
gay Washington with P50,000 cash prize. Special awards for Best in Choreography and Best in Streetdancing with a cash prize of P10,000 and P20,000 respectively, all went to R.C. Ouano Elementary School while the contingent from Barangay Rizal awarded Best in Costume with P10,000 cash prize. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)
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Aquino swears in Fr. Villarin as President of Ateneo
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resident Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday sworn in the new president of the Ateneo de Manila University during the investiture rites held at the university’s Henry Lee Irwin Theater in Quezon City. President Aquino patingkad sa kultura ng President Aquino administered on the ating Alma mater,” he also said that with Viloath of office of Fr. Jose said. larin as the university‘s Ramon “Jett” T. Villarin, President Aquino is president, Ateneo will be SJ as the 30th president an alumnus of Ateneo more active in its role in of Ateneo de Manila. Vil- de Manila. He graduated building the nation. larin succeeded Fr. Bien- with a bachelor’s degree “Sa pagpasok ni venido F. Nebres, SJ. in Economics in 1981. Father Jett Villarin bi During his speech “Kapag sinabi kong lang Pangulo ng ating at the investiture rites, tradisyon, ito ang tat- pamantasan, tiyak na the President lauded ak ng husay at talino, lalo pang magiging akthe election of Villarin tapang at kabayani- tibo ang mga Atenias university president, han na humubog kay sta para makilahok sa whom he even called Jose Rizal daangtaon paghuhubog ng ating as a “Man for Others.” na ang nakaraan. Ka- bayan,” he said. Villarin started his first pag sinabi kong kultura, Villarin served as term on June 1. ito ang di-nagmamaliw president of Xavier Uni “Ang pagtatalaga na dedikasyon sa pag- versity-Ateneo de Cang pinakamataas na kakawang-gawa, at ang gayan. He was awarded katungkulan sa Ateneo patuloy na pangungu- National Outstanding de Manila kay Father na ng mga Atenista sa Young Scientist in 2000 Jett ay isang malaking pagkalinga sa mga bik- by the National Acadehakbang para sa mul- tima ng pang-aabuso o my of Science and Teching pagbibigay- buhay sa mga sinasalanta ng nology (NAST). sa tradisyon, at pagpa- sakuna,” he said. In 2001, he edited 7
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Aquino swears... from page 6 a book titled “Disturbing Climate,” which was conferred the National Book Award for Sciences by the Manila Critics Circle, the National Book Development Board, and in 2002 by NAST. He was also part of the International Panel on Climate Change, a team of climate scientists that won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize together with former US Vice President Al Gore. The new university president is also lead reviewer of the UN
Convention on Climate Change and a member of the advisory board for Climate Change Commission. “Sa kaniyang mga adbokasiya para sa kalikasan, sa kaniyang talino na hindi niya kailanman man ipinagdamot sa lipunan, talagang alam ni Father Jett kung ano ang kahulugan ng pagiging Man for Others… at kung ano ang papel na kailangang gampanan ng Atenista sa bansang ito,” President Aquino said.
“Ito nga ang inaasahan nating gagabay sa kaniya sa pagtitimon ng Ateneo de Manila sa mga darating na mga taon: na may obligasyon tayo bilang mga Atenista na pangalagaan, arugain at pagyamanin, hindi lamang ang ating mga sarili o ang ating pamantasan, kundi higit sa lahat, ang ating kapwa Pilipino, at ang ating Inang bayan,” he added. (CO)
Aquino orders preparation for Philippine hosting of Asia-Europe Meeting in November
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resident Benigno S. Aquino III has tasked the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to organize and implement activities in connection with the Philippine hosting of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference set on November 10 to 11 this year. President Aquino signed the Administrative Order No. 19 on September 6, mandating the DFA and DOE to organize and carry out the activities in connection with the Philippine hosting of ASEM Conference on the Harmoniza-
tion of Biofuels Standards and Application to Vehicle Technologies on November 10 to 11. In signing the AO, the President noted that during the 6th ASEM summit held in Helsinki, Finland, in September 2006, the Philippine ini-
tiative on biofuels, “Harmonization of Biofuels Standards and Application to Vehicle Technologies,” was accepted by ASEM leaders. “The Philippines is a leading proponent on the issue of energy and security,” the AO stated. 8
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Aquino orders... from page 7 “In order to push the initiative forward, the Philippines shall host the ASEM Conference on the Harmonization of Biofuels Standards and Application to Vehicle Technologies on November 10 to 11, 2011.” Under AO 19, the DFA and DOE will create an Executive Committee to be headed by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs department and the Secretary of Energy department, or their duly designated representatives. “The Executive Committee shall closely coordinate the integrat-
ed assistance by obtaining technical, financial and administrative support from other relevant agencies and local government units where the conference and other related activities will be held,” the AO stated. The Executive Committee is tasked to “formulate a work program and budget plan for the hosting of the conference and other related activities; implement the work program, and supervise and monitor all activities.” It is also tasked to “call upon any official, agent employee, agen-
cy or instrumentality of the government for any assistance that may be necessary to ensure the success of the Philippine hosting of the conference and its related activities.” The Executive Committee will also “engage the support, assistance and cooperation of international, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations and private sector and entities in the preparations and conduct of the conference.” The administrative order will take effect immediately. (CO)
Aquino creates organizing committee in preparation for International Exposition in Korea next year
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resident Benigno S. Aquino III has created an organizing committee in preparation for the Philippine’s participation in the International Exposition Yeosu Korea 2012 (Expo 2012).
President Benigno S. Aquino III has created an organizing committee in preparation for the Philippine’s participation in the International Exposition Yeosu
Korea 2012 (Expo 2012). Administrative Order No. 18, that was signed on September 6, 2011 by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., underscored
the importance of the country’s participation in the said event in promoting the country as a leading dive site and center of marine biodiversity in the world. 9
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Aquino creates... from page 8 The Expo 2012 will have as theme “The Living Ocean and Coast: Diversity of Resources and Sustainable Activities.” It will be held from May 12 to August 12, 2012 in Yeosu, Korea. The country’s participation in the Expo 2012 aims to further enhance the promotion of the Philippines and sustain its presence in Korea. The President said the event will bring trade and tourism benefits as well as
goodwill to the country. “It will also enhance the efforts of both the government and private sectors in addressing various concerns and issues on achieving a sustainable balance between development and preservation of our marine environment (ocean and coasts),” President Aquino said. The Philippine Organizing Committee will be headed by the Department of Tourism (DOT).
The required funding of P70.3 million will be charged against available resources for calendar years 2011 and 2012 from the DOT, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). (JS)
Aquino urges new PNP chief to take his responsibilities as a ‘personal advocacy’
President Benigno S. Aquino III witnesses outgoing Philippine National Police Director General Raul Bacalzo turnover the Command Symbol to the 17th PNP Chief General Nicanor Bartolome in ceremonies held at the Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame, Quezon City Friday (September 09). Gen. Bartolome is a member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Mapitagan” Class of 1980 and was twice recognized for his outstanding achievements by the PMA Alumni Association. He was conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology by the Philippine College of Criminology (PCCr) in 2009. In the photo are DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo and Librada Bacalzo. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau).
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resident Benigno S. Aquino III urged the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to take his responsibilities as a personal advocacy as he expressed full trust and confidence on the new PNP chief’s competence to carry on the reform 10 programs implemented by his predecessor. Friday, September 9, 2011
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Aquino urges... from page 9 In his speech during the PNP’s Change of Command Ceremonies at the Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame in Quezon City, Friday President Aquino noted the dedication and diligence of the new PNP chief, Deputy Director General Nicanor Bartolome, in pursuing the ideals of his predecessor, Director General Raul Bacalzo, as the foundation of change in the country’s police force. “Kay Heneral Bartolome, hinihikayat kitang ituring na personal na advokasiya ang mas masigasig pang pagtugis sa mga kidnapper, carnapper at iba pang masasamang elemento ng ating lipunan,” President Aquino said. “Nananalig ako sampu ng sambayanang Pilipino, sa iyong kakayahan na ipagpatuloy ang sinimulan ni Heneral Bacalzo na palaganapin ang propesyonalismo, integridad at kagitingan sa buong hanay ng kapulisan…huwag na huwag mong bibiguin ang ating mga boss,” the President added. The Chief Executive also bared the government’s efforts to upgrade the capabilities of
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the country’s security forces in terms of equipment, artillery and other resources that will boost their morale to effectively perform their duties. “Malinaw po ang nais nating mangyari sa kapulisan at kasundaluhan, sa abot ng ating makakaya, itinataas natin ang kaledad ng kanilang kakayahan, armas at iba pang pangangailangan… dahil batid nating susi ito para magampanan nila ang kanilang mga tungkulin sa pinaka-epektibong paraan,” President Aquino said. The 54-year-old Bartolome was the 17th to be appointed chief of the 140,000-strong national police force. A member of the Philippine Military Academy Mapitagan Class of 1980, he served most of his junior years as a field operator in Central Mindanao. Fresh from the Academy as a young Lieutenant, Bartolome saw action as Platoon Leader with the 54th Philippine Constabulary (PC) Batallion in Maguindanao and with the 441st PC Company in Lanao del Norte from 1980 to 1982, and later as Executive Officer of the 457th PC Company
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in North Cotabato, Intelligence and Operations Officer of the Cotabato Metrodiscom until 1984. For two years in a row, 1983 and 1984, Bartolome was chosen PC Junior Officer of the year in Central Mindanao and PC Junior Officer of the Year (nationwide) in 1985. In all his 11 years of combat duty in Mindanao, Bartolome earned ten Military Merit Medals, seven Military Commendations Medals, 17 Medalya ng Kagalingan, a Bronze Cross Medal for bravery, two Medalya ng Kadakilaan for heroism, the Mindanao-Sulu Campaign Medal and the Anti-Dissident Campaign Medal. He served as PNP Spokesperson and publicist to three Chiefs of the PNP from 1999 to 2001 before assuming other staff assignments the next four years. Bartolome was born in Gerona, Tarlac on March 16, 1957, he is married to pathologist Dr. Noemia Bartolome of the Department of Health, a union blessed with two children, Nicar Noemi and Nicanor III. (JCL)
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Aquino to meet transport sector amid rising oil prices
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resident Benigno Aquino III wants to meet the transport sector to know their concerns in the midst of continuous increase in petroleum prices, Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said on Friday. “The aim of the meeting is … for the President to hear their concerns,” Valte told the media in a briefing in Malacanang on Friday. Valte said the Department of Energy is the lead coordinator for the meeting and the Palace is waiting for the details
and confirmation of the date of the meeting. Proponents want the meeting to take place next week just before the President embarks on trips to US and Japan, Valte said adding the DOE is already checking the President’s schedule. Valte said that the
transport sector may also raise the issue of their fare increase, as the group has requested. Valte also noted the success of the Pantawid Pasada program saying that the transport sector didn’t ask for additional fare before the recent oil price increases. (AS)
Aquino orders fiscal agencies to automate
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resident Benigno S. Aquino III has ordered the Commission on Audit (COA), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Finance (DoF) to automate their financial management systems in order to improve financial control and accountability on public funds. Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. said on Friday that Executive Order No. 55, which the President signed on September 6, aims to direct the integration and automation of all government financial management
systems to make them more effective. “This directive reflects the importance the President accords to promoting transparency, accountability and good governance,” Ochoa explained.
He stressed that the creation of a government integrated financial management information systems (GIFMIS) provides for a more transparent and effective way of monitoring the disbursement and appropri12
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Aquino orders... from page 11 ation of public funds. “This integrated system will, among others, allow greater financial management and control at the oversight and agency levels, ensure stricter compliance of the budget to appropriation laws, significantly improve Treasury cash management, and facilitate keeping of general accounts of government and management reporting at various levels of government,” Ochoa pointed out. The Executive Secretary said the creation of the GIFMIS paves way for the generation of vital information on any and all aspects of government financial transactions, which can be made accessible to the public through the internet. A memorandum of agreement (MOA) was entered into by and among the key oversight agencies of the government namely, the COA, DBM, DoF and the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), which created the Steering Committee on Cooperation to Foster the Development of the GIF-
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MIS and to implement the Public Financial Management (PFM) Reforms Roadmap. “The PFM Committee has already been directed to devise a five-year plan for the development and implementation of an integrated financial management information system that links national government agencies with the COA, DBM and BTr to enable the generation of comprehensive, accurate, reliable and timely consolidated financial status reports for the oversight and the implementing agencies,” Ochoa said. The presidential issuance, according to Ochoa, also tasks the PFM team to achieve within the term of the current administration the completion and installation of the following: • a GIFMIS which shall enable real-time, online accounting, monitoring and control of obligations and disbursements and their direct links to cash management;
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• a Treasury Single Account (TSA) that provides BTr a more effective way of cash management and rationalizing agency bank accounts; • an efficient budget release system with predictable and streamlined allotment and cash release programs throughout the year to support the operations of implementing agencies based on reliable cash forecasting and programming by DBM and BTr; • regular in-year reporting system on the status of budget execution and timely year-end audit reporting of agency financial and physical operations, which will be used in the budget preparation process, the Congressional debate on agency budgets and performance, and the public’s participation in the budget process; and • systematic recording and reporting of all liabilities of government entities, including real and contingent liabilities, to enable the national government to manage its financial exposure.
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First-ever crime lab in Zampen inaugurated by Michael Vincent D. Cajulao
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) – The Philippine National Police got a very important capability and facility upgrade with the inauguration of the P14 million crime laboratory, in partnership with the United States Government, inside the historic Camp Eduardo Batalla, along RT Lim US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas personally inaugurated the facility together with Mayor Celso Lobregat, PNP 9 Regional Director General Elpidio de Asis, and key PNP officials in the region. Thomas said the project is one of the unique accomplishments of their government as it is sure to improve the police’s capabilities. He added that there is a very dire need of experts that will help solve cases to
bring justice to the victims. Mayor Lobregat, on his part, agreed with Thomas saying the state-of theart facility will help police authorities in properly solving the criminal cases. “With the crime lab, Zamboanga City now has Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)”, the mayor said. Lobregat expressed his gratitude to the US Government, thru Amb. Thomas for the project, manifesting US-Philippine partnership.
Chief Supt. Lorlie Arroyo, the designated crime lab director, also thanked Thomas for his efforts in realizing the facility in the city as it will help investigators hasten the resolution of criminal cases not just in the city, but the whole region. Amb. Thomas commended all the men and women who are behind the success of the project. (JPA/MVC/PIA9-Zambo City, with news from Nonong Santiago)
US Ambassador Thomas discloses spectrums of programs in Mindanao by Gideon C. Corgue PAGADIAN CITY, September 9 (PIA) – US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas Jr. on Thursday gave an update to the business and industry leaders , government policy makers and stakeholders on the programs and partnerships between the United States and Philippines. 14
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Keynoting the 20th Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizcon’s) opening ceremony Thomas said the US embassy has variety of programs and partrnerships in Mindanao especially in those areas affected by conflict. For the past four (4) months, he sent 5 teams in Mindanao representing 10 different US agencies to consult some of the conflict –affected families and ask what they need and obstacles they faced. The teams Thomas said made series of consultations in conflictaffected areas in Mindanao to address issues and concerns. “In Jolo, we asked questions and listen to Muslim women and religious leaders . In Marawi, we heard the words of city officials and university professors, and in Cotabato, the officials, barangay captains and civil societies in Autonomous
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Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) shared their views and perceptions,” Thomas said. The Ambasaador said that the teams have found out that there were three concerns raised by the conflict- affected families, namely: first, the universal desire for consistent reliable security so that the teachers can reach their respective schools will not be harmed by rebels; second, the need for improved governmentsthat elections should not be a time of violence or vote buying and that those who will cast their ballots can vote without intimidation; and thirdly, the need for a broader opportunity to children of Mindanao by providing good education. Acknowledging the long-term partnerships between the two (2) countries, Thomas said the US government supports peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) gueril-
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las saying that it will help bring peace and stability in the region. “We continue to partner in with the programs of MILF rebels and we support the AFP and PNP’s ongoing efforts to confront transnational terrorists and even those who are in conflict in Mindanao/” Thomas added. Thomas said the US government continue giving support to Mindanao by also providing solar power and computers to remote areas, etc. “We look to you to man good governance to your local leaders and institutions,” Thomas said saying that good governments is pre-requisite to partnerships. The US Ambassador congratulated Pagadian City thru the Pagadian– Zamboanga del Sur Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. for successfully hosting the MinBizcon. (JPA/GCC/ PIA9-Pagadian) Friday, September 9, 2011
City Health cautions public on leptospirosis by Jocelyn P. Alvarez
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) - - The City Health Office (CHO) called on public to be wary of flood water-borne disease such as Leptospirosis which per CHO report has already affected 20 individuals since January of this year, of which three have died. Richard Aliangan, City Information Officer in a press statement said this bacterial infection has affected at least four of the city’s barangays-Labuan, Recodo, San Jose and Limpapa. Aliangan said, City Health Officer Rodelin Agbulos warns the public on the threat of the disease which can lead to kidney damage, meningitis, liver failure, and respiratory distress and worst, can even lead to death if not detected and treated early. Although the disease is far from the epidemic level, CHO advises public
to be cautious especially during rainy season. Leptospirosis can be acquired through exposure to water contaminated with animal urine infected with bacteria of the genus Leptospira. “Although rodents are the most known carriers, cattle, pigs, horses, dogs, and wild animals can also be source of the bacteria if infected,” the health officer said. The press statement reads: “often referred as “occupational disease” since it usually victimizes persons whose work requires exposure and contact to animals and wet
environment like farmers, sewer workers, veterinarians, fish workers, dairy farmers or military personnel, bacteria can be transmitted to a person or animals through mucosal surfaces such as the eyes or nose, or with broken skin like wounds.” Person infected with the disease may exhibit symptoms like high fever, severe headache, chills, muscle aches, vomiting and jaundice or in layman’s description-yellow skin and eyes. Other symptoms include red eyes, abdominal pain diarrhea and rashes. (JPA/PIA 9-Zambo City)
PNP 9 crime lab receives 4x4 vehicle from city by Jocelyn P. Alvarez
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) - - To boost mobility of the Philippine National Police’s Regional Crime Laboratory personnel and contribute to the enhancement of service to public, the city government turned over to PNP Crime Lab a 4x4 vehicle yesterday. 16
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Mayor Celso Lobregat personally turned over the vehicle to PNP Crime Lab Director PCSupt. Lorlie Arroyo and Regional Crime Lab Chief PSupt. Solomon Segundo. In a press statement, City Information Officer Sheila Covarrubias said the donation of the vehicle forms part of the city government’s commitment to aggressively continue
support and assistance to law enforcement agencies primarily aimed to sustain peace and security. Covarrubias said the reconditioned vehicle cost the government close to P400, 000. “A few months back, the city government also turned over three 4x4 jeeps-all off road vehicles that are capable on and off paved or gravel sur-
face to police stations in barangays Vitali, Curuan and Sangali,” Covarrubias said. Covarrubias shared “Lobregat vowed to continuously assist and support the needs of the police and other law enforcement agencies for the purpose of ensuring a sustained peace and order in Zamboanga.” (JPA/ PIA 9-Zambo City)
CSC calls state workers to continue “service by Jocelyn P. Alvarez excellence” to public ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) - - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) here called on civil servants to continue giving “service excellence” to the public at “full speed.” CSC said state employees should at all times promote and observe Responsive, Accessible, Courteous and Effective (R.A.C.E) public service. The call was made as the Commission celebrates its month-long 111th anniversary this September. CSC Public Assistance and Liason Division Chief Maria Asuncion Tan said this year’s celebration is anchored on President Benigno Aquino III’s call for reform, daang matuwid
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and on his pledged to implement change in government. With the theme “Championing R.A.C.E.: Public Service Excellence at Full Speed,” the theme urges civil sevants nationwide to respond to the call for change and be servantheroes (lingcod bayani). The celebration aims to showcase and celebrate reforms and milestones of government agencies as they fulfill their respective mandates.
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CSC has lined up several activities for the celebration to include Honor Awards Program, Rites for the 2011 Presidential Lingkod BayaN, Dangal ng Bayan and CSC Pagasa Award, R.A.C.E to Serve Fun Run, photography contest, government chorale competition, essay writing contest, digital book cover contest and Diskwento para sa kawani trade fair and a lot more activities. (JPA/PIA 9-Zambo City) Friday, September 9, 2011
Malaybalay steps up drive on vaccination, deworming of farm animals by Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon, Sept. 9 (PIA) – The city government, here, has announced the free vaccination and deworming, as well, as distribution of multivitamins for farm animals, in several barangays of the city, this coming Sept. 13-28. Done through the City Veterinary Office (CVO), the services will take place in barangays Imbayao, Cabangahan, Bangcud, Maligaya and Miglamin, all in Malaybalay City. Mayor Ignacio Zubiri said this endeavor will help prevent and control diseases affecting livestock raised for food or kept for use, like cattle, dairy cattle, goats, hogs, horses, domesticated carabaos or water buffalos. Dr. Mitchelle
Miquiabas, City Veterinarian, likewise, said the project would address farmers’ problems on diseases, such as, Hog Cholera for pigs and Hemorrhagic Septicemia for carabao and cattle. These two (2) diseases are fatal that commonly affects farm animals, especially, this rainy season. “With the Department of Agriculture’s support, the city government allotted huge amounts for the vaccines and vitamins costs for
Malaybalay’s 46 barangays served by the CVO,” he said. With this, the CVO urges farmers to avail of the program saying, this will somehow help them, especially, those hobbling along animal drugs’ price hikes. “The project is also supportive of President Benigno S. Aquino III’s program on food security and selfsufficiency, which is simply called the Agri-Pinoy,” he added. (PIA-10)
DSWD-10 stages a convergence caravan, today by Apipa Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- To intensify the information campaign on its convergence strategy, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in Northern Mindanao, has staged a caravan, here, at Charmaine Tadlas, DSWD-10 Regional information Officer, said the department has put together in
a convergence its core anti- services to the poor. poverty programs to ensure These programs, she efficient, effective, and im- said, are the conditional proved delivery of social cash transfer (CCT) pro 18
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gram or the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS), a community-driven development program which targets poor communities, and the sustainable livelihood assistance program dubbed as Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K). The convergence strategy aims to maximize the resources allocated for the three (3) poverty-reduction programs by reducing
the duplication of efforts, strategies and activities at all levels, as well, as harmonizing the processes involved in the implementation of these social protection programs, she further said. Some 1,500 beneficiaries of the programs in the province participated in the convergence caravan along with the different government agencies who provided services to these beneficiaries. These services includes job placements by the Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE), free dental, optical, and medical check-up by the Department of Health (DOH), free birth registrations by the Civil Registry, and orientation for small scale businesses by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), among others. Non-government organizations and the private sector were also present in the whole-day event, which was highlighted by a beneficiaries’ dialogue with the local chief executives of the province. (PIA-10)
Sec. Coloma issues directive for cost-saving measures of PCOO offices by Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 9 (PIA) – Secretary Sonny Coloma of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) has directed all senior officials under him to provide inputs on phone subscriptions of their re The PCOO Secretary has, particularly, asked for data on phone subscription, in terms of volume and value, of each agency’s requirements, so that the possibility of bulk purchases and reduced rates may be explored. Included in his memorandum dated Aug. 16, this year, to the PCOO Senior Officials, are the heads of agencies, bureaus and of-
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fices under the PCOO, such as, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). “This is in line with the President’s instructions for the government to adopt cost-saving measures to bring down the government’s overhead expenditure, so that savings can be used to fund infrastructure and basic social services,” Coloma said. Likewise, the PCOO
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Secretary, has asked for the data of last year’s monthly cost of phone subscriptions, mobile and landline, and the cost of their internet subscriptions, as well, as rates of hotel accommodations in their respective areas. “We are, actually, conducting a survey to determine the government’s requirement for these items so that we may explore the possibility of bulk purchase 19
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at reduced rates,” the PCOO Secretary reiterated. Meanwhile, all national government agencies (NGAs) and governmentowned and controlled corporations (GOCC) have been directed to refrain from entering into new contracts or renewing existing contracts beyond July 31, 2012. This directive on the
subject of “Cost-Saving Measures of the Aquino Government” dated last July 27, was again in line with the instructions of the President to adopt cost-saving measures as cited above. It was signed by Sec. Florencio B. Abad of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Sec. Gregorio L. Domingo,
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and became the basis of Sec. Coloma’ directive to his men. For further inquiries, please contact Director Joel Cruz of the DTI General Administrative Services (GAS) at phone no. (02) 7518242, fax: (02) 7513253 or email: joelcruz@dti.gov.ph. (PIA10)
Completion of Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental underway by Apipa Bagumbaran
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- Except for its air navigational system and suppor facilities, with an estimated cost of Php755.24 million, the Laguindingan Airport Development Project (LADP) is already an airport per This was disclosed Engr. Ryan B. Gico of the LADP Project Management Office, who said the progress of the project is 1.25 percent ahead of schedule, during the media forum conducted by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), in region 10, yesterday. He said the physical progress of LADP’s civil works component which includes the horizontal and vertical construction, as well as, site utilities registered an actual accomplishment of 88.92 percent, as of September 7, 2011. Gico also said the horizontal construction comprising of earthworks, pavement works, storm water drainage works, fencing works, sodding, access road, and landscaping is already 93.35 percent complete.
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On the other hand, the progress of the vertical construction is 72.17 percent, while the provision of site utilities including electrical and mechanical equipment is 82.54 percent complete, he added. Vertical construction includes construction of passenger terminal building, operation and control tower building, cargo terminal building, power house building, administration building, maintenance building, cold water receiving station, DVOR/DME building, gate houses and gateway arch, fire fighting vehicles and other maintenance equipment. Gico emphasized that the project aims to establish an international-standard airport to meet the increasing demand of air passenger and cargo traffic of the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor (CIC) and the
Northern Mindanao region. The LADP is expected to replace the two ( 2) existing airports in the CIC namely the Cagayan de Oro (Lumbia) Airport and the Iligan (Baloi) Airport, both of which, are having terrain and weather restrictions that limit the safe operation of wide-body commercial aircrafts. Once completed, the project is expected to boost the economic activities in Northern Mindanao, as it anticipates to enhance accessibility to promote tourism in the region and contribute to balanced development among regions. The LADP started in 2000 but major construction commenced in 2008, with a total project cost of Php7,853.43 million. Meanwhile, the consulting services component of the project
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which includes both the detailed design and construction supervision, contracted by the Yooshin Engineering Corporation (YEC) and Schema Konsult Incorporated (SKI) started in 2000 and will end in 2012. The detailed design consisting of the review and updating of the
master plan was completed in September of 2001, while the construction supervision is still ongoing with a progress of 84.04 percent, as of Sept. 7. About four (4) expatriate experts were deployed by YEC on site while SKI has deployed 17 local con-
sultants and 11 support staff, Gico further said. The project’s air navigation system and support facilities component is currently under the procurement process by the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), he concluded. (PIA-10)
DepEd’s 2011 National Literacy Conference anchors on peace and community development by Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 9 (PIA) – The Department of Education (DepEd) will hold its annual National Literacy Conference, this coming Sept. 27-29, at the Imperial Palace Suites, Quezon City. Brother Armin A. Luistro, DepEd Secretary, said the conference will be anchored on theme “Pursuing Community Development Through Peace Literacy,” in line with the priority agenda of the United Nations Literacy Decade (UNLD) for calendar year 1011-2012 which is “Literacy and Peace.” The DepEd Secretary said the conference aims to raise awareness on literacy for peace and sustainable future, among the participants and share good practices on peace literacy for good governance. It also aims to reflect on peace situations and identify appropriate strategies and community intervention and develop peace and literacy action agenda, program, projects
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and activities for community development, he said. Expected to attend the conference on official business are the following: Bureau, Center and Regional Directors or their representatives, Regional Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs and Regional Supervisors of the Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) and formal education. Schools/City Division Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents and Division Supervisors of ALS and formal education, District Supervisors and Principals/Head Teachers of Elementary and Secondary Public and Private Schools. ALS coordinators and mobile teachers, es-
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pecially, those from the 5th and 6th class municipalities/districts and provinces included in the 30 focused barangays with the lowest literacy rates. Officers of the government agencies with extension programs involving literacy or continuing education and heads and members of the non-government organizations and civil society organizations (NGO/ CSO) and heads of local government units (LGU) barangay chairpersons and Kagawads, barangay health workers and other officers involved in universalization of literacy. Heads of private/ corporate foundations with interest in education
or literacy and heads and members of academic institutions, particularly, those in charge of the National Service Training ProgramLiteracy Training Service (NSTP-LTS). Meanwhile, Sec. Luistro said the conference will be highlighted with the presentation of the National Literacy Hall of Fame Award to Tagum City for being a three (3) time first place winner in the Outstanding Local Government Unit, Component City Level Category, of the National Literacy Awards. Tagum City is also an awardee in the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2011 for its exemplary accomplishments in literacy development through peace and literacy, Sec. Luistro added. (PIA-10)
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Lack of state geologists hamper hazard-mapping by RG Alama
DAVAO CITY Sept. 9 (PIA)- The three-year geo-hazard mapping program is being hindered by lack of government geologists. “kulang talaga.” (really lacking) said Beverly Mae Brevante, officer-incharge of the Geosciences Division of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau –XI (MGB-XI) they are now commencing with a three year geo-hazard mapping that would produced much detailed 1:10,000 maps. Brevante said that there are only two geologists working the maps in the whole of the region. She and one private contractor are concentrating on producing the maps. She said that it is unlikely given their number that they would finish mapping out Davao Region for the next three years. “Ideally it should be 10-15 geologists working.” Brevante said. For now we are told to concentrate on geohazard mapping , while Friday, September 9, 2011
we are asking from private geologists for assistance.” she added. A very competitive mining industry has been one of the reasons for the dearth of government geologists. According to Brevante, there are no applicants for government positions as many geologists are making a beeline to the private mining industry which dangles higher pay. Due to the Salary Standardization Law, a government geologist receives around P28,000 (Salary Grade 18). Whereas an unlicensed geologist receives a starting pay of P30,000 in the private sector. Licensed geologists are paid as much as P300,000. In an interview early this year MGB director Leo Jasareno bared that the
government has lost 86 geologists to high-paying private mining companies and the more lucrative overseas work. “We are losing geologists yet the risks are increasing.” Jasareno said during the interview. Brevante, the only government geologist in the region said that they have identified 402 landslide-risk barangays and 503 barangays with high risk of flooding in Region XI. The two geologists in the region are focusing on eight cities and towns for the first year of the 1:10,000 scale geo-hazard mapping. These localities are: Davao City (Marilog District), Pantukan, Compostela, Don Marcelino, Mati City, Santa Maria, Talaingod and Malalag. (PIA 11)
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Tagum intensifies reforestation programs as Pagasa cites temperature dip by 2 degrees by Louie Lapat/Edwin of CIO Tagum
CITY OF TAGUM, Davao del Norte, Sept. 9 - Residents here wake up to cooler mornings wrapped with thick fogs, a strong manifestation of the temperature decline in this city as a result of the massive greening and reforestation programs spearheaded by the local government in recent years. Reporting to students and stakeholders who attended an early morning tree planting drive in the Accretion Area in Barangay Pandapan, City Mayor Rey T. Uy proudly shared that the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) noted a two degree dip of the city’s annual average temperature, from 28.35°C in 2001 to 26.70°C in 2010. Data obtained from the nation’s weather bureau noted the annual averagetemperature of the city as follows: 28.08°C (2002), 27.80°C (2003), 27.65°C (2004), 27.03°C (2005), 26.85°C (2006), 26.54°C (2007), 27.03°C (2008) and 27.40°C (2009).
This is a concrete result of the greening programs such as the accretion reforestation jointly undertaken by the local government and the private sector, Uy said, adding that the city will intensify these programs for the benefit of both the environment and the future generation. On September 8, 2011, Uy inked another memorandum of agreement with Tagum Cooperative, Inc. to maintain the accretion area planted with fastgrowing trees with a budget of two hundred thousand pesos, sourced out from the cooperative’s coffers. DepEd Superintendent Nenita E. Lumaad, who also sits as the Chairperson of the cooperative’s Board
of Directors shared that this is part of their firm’s corporate social responsibility. Lumaad urged the students, parents and her colleagues at DepEd and Tagum Cooperative to earnestly supervise the accretion area to ensure the survival of the planted trees. By signing the MOA, Tagum Cooperative joined the ranks of the private sectors who tied up with the local government in its green brigade. Among these are the NCCC Cares and the Tagum Water District. Meanwhile, Mayor Uy announced that aside from tree planting activities, his administration will also launch the wall greening project in the coming days. (MGM/PIA/Edwin Lapat)
Kiblawan mayor awaits biggest copper-gold mine operation, sees progress for her town
KIBLAWAN, Davao del Sur, Sept 9 (PIA) - Mayor Atty. Marivic Diamante of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, said in an interview with local media this week that her town is earnestly awaiting commercial operations of the Tampakan copper-gold project, 23 said to become the biggest mining operation in the country.
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pleted the three-day training and had stressed their value not only in promoting their barangay but for cave conservation as well. “Daghan gyud kayo
mi ug natun-an ilabi na ang pag-konserba sa atong mga langub ug kung unsa kini ka importante sa atoa.” said Ramon Quinco, one of the trainees for cave guiding.
The said cave inspection and basic caving course is in the preparation for the cave festival on October this year. (MGM/PIA/Ana Adora P. Salapayne – IO Laak)
DILG Sec. Robredo: Comval apil sa 10 Most Outstanding Provinces
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ng Compostela Valley province mao lang dinhi sa Mindanao ang bugtong probinsiya nga naapil sa giilang Top 10 High Performing Provinces sa nasud. Kini base sa State of Local Governance Performance Report (SLGPR), nga gipagula ni Secretary Jesse Robredo sa Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Makadawat ug dakong pasidungog gikan sa kauluhan sa moabot nga mga adlaw si Gov. Arturo “Chiongkee” Uy, ug laing siyam pa ka mga gobernador sa nasud. Kini tungod sa ilang Excellent Performance diha sa pagmugna, ug sa ilang pag-implementar sa mga programa nga nagtumong sa pagpalambo sa pamuyo ug panginabuhi sa mga katawhan ilalom sa upat ka mga areas of governance nga gilangkoban sa Administrative Governance, Social Governance, Economic Governance, ug Environmental Governance. Gawas sa napulo ka mga Gobernadores, matud ni Sec. Robredo nga pasidunggan usab sa kauluFriday, September 9, 2011
han ang 20 pa ka mga City Mayors sa nasud tungod sa susamang Extra Execllent Performance nga ilang nahimo sa pagdumala sa Gobyerno. Si Sec. Robredo nag-ila sa Top 10 High Performing Provinces sa nasud nga mao ang Bohol, La Union, Bulacan, Negros Oriental, Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte, Albay, Cavite, Compostela Valley, ug ang Tarlac. Alang sa kategoryang Highly Urbanized Independent Component Cities, gitakdang pasidunggan ingon nga Top Performing Cities ang Valenzuela, San Juan, Puerto Princesa, Angeles, Davao, Naga, Iligan, Cebu,
ug ang Taguig. Ug ubos sa kategoryang Component Cities pasidunggan nga Top Performers ang Ligao sa Albay, Laoag sa La Union, San Fernando, Vigan, Gingoog, Cabanatuan, Dipolog, La Carlota, Iriga, ug ang Batac. Matud ni DILG Assistant Provincial Director Brenda Salarda, nga taliwala sa mokabat 86 ka mga probinsiya sa nasud ang Compostela Valley maoy pinakalinghod nga nakasulod sa TOP 10 Most Outstanding Provinces ug kini nag-inusara lang dinhi sa Mindanao. Ang Comval nagselebrar sa iyang ika13 anibersaryo niadtong Marso. (MGM/PIA/gilbert cabahug/ids comval)
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Lebak officials gather fisheries stakeholders for oath-taking, dialogue by Omar Sabal KORONADAL CITY, Sept 9 (PIA) -- More than a hundred stakeholders were gathered to participate in a mass oath-taking ceremony and a dialogue held at Almirante’s Garden in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat on Saturday, September 3. Attorney Asis Perez, the national director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) officially inducted 80 fisherfolk leaders of different fisheries organizations in the municipality. The gathering was also an opportunity for the local officials to convey their determination to regulate fisheries in their areas of jurisdiction. “Few decades back we have abundant fish catch here however due to dynamite fishing our resources have gradually dwindled,” said Mayor Dionesio Besana. Consequently, the mayor expressed his vision to revive bangus concession business which was once a major income earner for Lebak town.
In the middle of the 3-hour convergence, Lebak officials took the opportunity to endorse to Director Perez their resolution to support moves for the creation of the Department of Fisheries. Perez personally received the document and is now on channel for appropriate actions. A dialogue then was conducted between and among the fisherfolk, the local officials, BFAR management, and visitors from the private sectors where issues of fisheries licensing, registration, and Fishpond Lease Agreement (FLA) were lengthily discussed. In the open forum, Perez cited mangrove stewardship as an alternative strategy to secure approval of authorities to avail land
areas which are not allowed for FLA. “In areas where FLA is not feasible, aqua-silviculture (or culture of fish or other aquatic organisms in a mangrove ecosystem) can be an effective option as this is an environment-friendly intervention”, he said. The fisherfolk, specifically the commercial operators, were advised to avail BFAR services to help them facilitate easy licensing and registration procedures. To this effect BFAR 12 Director Sani Macabalang offered to all concerned the mobile licensing service and technical assistance that the bureau provides. Concerned participants were also advised to secure membership with the SOCKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied 25
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Industries, Inc. (SFFAII), an umbrella non-government organization in the Region, which looks after the welfare of smaller organizations.
The gathering was also an opportunity to award plaques of appreciation to deserving individuals who are noted for their insur-
mountable contributions for the development of fisheries in the municipality. (DED/ PIA 12/BFAR 12)
P3.75 M asparagus packing facility to rise in Gensan by Dani Doguiles KORONADAL CITY, Sept 9 (PIA) – A P3.75-million asparagus packing plant will soon rise in Barangay San Jose, General Santos City. Just recently, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala, along with Gensan Mayor Darlene Antonino Custudio, led a ceremonial groundbreaking of the Department of Agriculture-funded packing facility for the Greenland Asparagus Producers Multipurpose Cooperative (GAPMC). Alcala said funding for the project, which will initially benefit 60 asparagus grower-members of GAPMC, was coursed through DA’s High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) and the National Agribusiness Corporation (NABCOR). He said the project is in accordance with the de-
partment’s goal to transform General Santos City and Soccsksargen region as a primary producer of high value crops. Gensan has been well-known as the “tuna capital” of the Philippines. Soccsksargen region covers the provinces of Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and North Cotabato and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan, and Cotabato. Among the high value crops popularly grown in the region are rubber, oil palm, banana, pineapple, fruit crops, and many others. Construction of the GAPMC’s packing plant is
expected to be completed by the end of October. Members of GAPMC produces 300 to 400 kilograms of asparagus shoots daily from their 15-hectare farm; at present they sort and pack their produce in makeshift huts. Sec. Alcala said among the high value crops set for development in Gensan area include onions and garlic. At the groundbreaking ceremonies he instructed DA 12 Regional Executive Amalia Jayag-Datukan to look for at least 100 hectares for the development of onions and garlic starting next year. (PIA 12)
Tacurongnons set for Talakudong Festival by Jessa Billano
TACURONG CITY, Sept 9 (PIA) -- With the 11th Foundation Anniversary of Tacurong just a few days away, the city government and its people have stepped up their preparations to join in the coming celebration with the theme, “Talakudong: Kami Nagahugpong.” 26
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Activities are set ahead of everyone for the week-long event with a call for unity among all Tacurongnons. The festival will formally open on September 12 after an Inter-Faith Mass in the City Hall Ground which will start at 7:00 o’clock in the morning. This aims to gather the Tacurongnons, though diverse in ethnic and religious orientations, in one prayer and one vision. The Igpat Sang Kamera Photo Exhibit will be available for public viewing starting September 12 until September 18 at the City Hall Lobby. This exhibit is
the product of Igpat Sang Kamera Photo Clinic and Photo Tour held earlier this month. Other important events include the Mindanao-wide Hip-hop and Dance Sports Competition at the city gym on September 14; pageant night of the Mutya ng Lungsod ng Tacurong at the Notre Dame of Tacurong College on September 16; and, annual surgical mission at the Sandig Clinic and Hospital on September 17. Talakudong Street Dancing Competition and Field Demonstration Competition will highlight the cul-
mination day on September 18. Local government leaders believe that providing this kind of avenue which promotes unity and peace among Tacurongnons is essential for the growth and development of the city of goodwill. For more information on other events and activities of the 11th Foundation Anniversary Celebration of Tacurong, please visit the official website of the city government of Tacurong at www.tacurong.gov.ph. (DED/PIA 12/TACURONG CPIO)
Mga CCTV camera ilalagay na sa lungsod sa susunod na linggo ni Moner C. Dayaan COTABATO CITY, Setyembre 9 (PIA) – Labing apat na CCTV camera ang ilalagay na sa ibat-ibang strategic areas ng lungsod sa susunod na linggo . Matapos aprubahan ng Sangguniang Panglungsod ang kahilingan ng pamahalaang lungsod na bumili ng units ng CCTV camera at mailabas mula sa SP noong nakaraang Martes ang ‘gosignal,’ inihahanda na ngay-
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paglalagyan ng nasabing mga equipment. Ang paglalagayan ng nasabing mga CCTV camera ay hindi ilalahad sa publiko upang hindi malaman ng masasamang loob at hindi 27
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masawata ang ginagawang ‘criminality surveillance’ ng mga otoridad. Ang nasabing CCTV camera, ayon kay Sayadi, ay galing sa America. “ Ikakabit na ang mga ito ng nanalong bidder sa susunod na linggo. Kinilalala na rin nag nanalong bidder ang mga lugar na paglagyan ng
mga camera,” dagdag pa ni Sayadi. Sinabi ni Sayadi na maraming tao ang nagpahayag ng kanilang kagalakan sa paglalagay ng CCTV camera sa lungsod kasabay ng kanilang pangakong babantayan ng maigi ang nasabing mga kagamitan upang hindi ito pagtangkah-
ang sirain ng masasamang loob. Pinasalamatan ni City Mayor Japal “Jojo” Guiani, Jr. ang Sangguniang Panglungsod sa pagapruba ng kahilingan na makabili ng CCTV camera ang city government. (PIA Cotabato City)
City Peace and Order Council ng Kidapawan nagpasa ng 3 resolusyon ni PB Changco COTABATO CITY, Setyembre 9 (PIA) - Agad na pinulong ni mayor Rodolfo Gantuangco ng lungsod ng Kidapawan ang City Peace and Order Council (KCPOC) upang talakayin at bumuo ng mga hakbang upang mahadlangan ang anumang tangka ng paghasik ng karahasan sa lugar. Nais ng alkalde na mailatag ang mas mahigpit na mga hakbang pangseguridad upang hindi mabigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga masasamang loob na maghasik ng takot at pamganba sa mga mamamamayan ng lungsod bunsod ng tinanggap na ulat kaugnay sa planong pambobomba at kidnapping “Nakatanggap ako ng A-1 information mula sa military at pulisya hinggil sa planong pambobomba at kidnapping dito Friday, September 9, 2011
kaya kailangan ang pagtutulungan ng lahat ng sektor upang tugunan ang problemang ito,” ayon kay Gantuangco. Ayon sa alkalde, inalerto na rin ng mga awtoridad ang mga negosyante na magingat at higpitan ang kanilang seguridad upang di masilisihan. Dahil may mga naganap na mga pambobomba sa lungsod nitong nakalipas na ilang taon, nanatiling nakatututok ang pamahalaang lokal sa pinalakas na kampanayng
pangseguridad upang di maapektuhan ang kabuhayan at ekonomiya ng lungsod. Kaugnay dito, tatlong resolusyon ang ipinasa ng KCPOC –una, ang pagpapalakas ng checkpoint sa mga lansangan, pangalawa-ang mahigpit na pagpapatupad ng curfew at paghihikayat sa pagtutulungan ng iba’t ibang ahensiya ng gobyerno upang labanan ang karahasan. (PIA Cotabato City)
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HR practioners - partners in development by Nora CL Molde BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- Human Resource Practioners in Caraga region will convene to be updated on their area of expertise.
The Caraga Regional Council of Human Resource Managers, Incorporated (CRCHRMI) with the Civil Service Commission (CSC), Caraga regional office will conduct this year’s 8th Regional Convention of Human Resource Practitioners with the theme: “Transforming HR Practitioners as Strategic Partner for Good Governance” on September 27-28, 2011 in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur. CSC Caraga regional director Adams D. Torres said the convention aims to provide a continuing education to the CRCHRMI members and to promote among the government HR practitioners the need
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to transform its roles from personnelling to a more strategic role as partners in the development in their respective institutions. Participants to the convention include: administrative officers, human resoure management officers, HRM assistants, HRM aides and those who are involved in personnel management administration from the different government agencies of the region. The convention is a live-out activity with a registration fee of P2,400 inclusive of snacks and meals, kit, a lifetime membership fee to the Council of One Hundred pesos and other miscel-
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laneous expenses. The members of the Council have agreed that participants are to observe the color of attire of every chapter during the convention as follows: Agusan del Norte should wear blue; Agusan del Sur - black; Surigao del Norte – red; and Surigao del Sur – yellow. Said convention is in line with the monthlong celebration of the 111th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary with this year’s theme: “Championing R.A.C.E. (Responsive, Accessible, Courteous, and Effective): Excellent Public Service at Full Speed.” (PIA-Caraga) Friday, September 9, 2011
Mindanao immigration bureau monitoring illegal aliens by Robert E. Roperos BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- Retired Col. Ace Guro, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Technical Assistant for Mindanao said foreign nationals in Mindanao are being monitored, and cases of illegal entry are being addressed. He said their record showed that the immigration offices in all regions in Mindanao have already advised foreigners whose visas are already expired to apply for an extension. “For those who did not follow, they were advised to be deported,” he said. During the taping of Caraga in Focus Wednesday at the Regional Office of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) here, Guro also said the per-
sonnel of the bureau has already improved as they see to it that all issues and concerns are given proper action. “Sinisiguro kasi ng bagong pamunuan ng BI na ang mga issues and concerns ay natutugunan base na rin sa direktiba ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III” (The new administraton of BI want to ensure that all issues and concerns are addressed based on the directive
of President Benigno S. Aquino III), Guro said. Guro also said that the agency received information from civilians that led to the resolution of cases involving foreign nationals. With this, Guro urged the public to continuously support the bureau in an effort to uphold the thrusts and mandates of the agency. (PIA-Caraga)
Meat vendors assure sufficient supply for Surigao fiesta by Dandy Lapura SURIGAO CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- Surigao City Public Vendors Association Meat Section President Susan “Tata” G. Galinea confirmed today that supply of meat in the city are sufficient enough for the city’s fiesta “Our meat supply here is sufficient. The public has nothing to worry about it,” Galinea said. Galinea said meat prices are still at their normal range as of press time.
“Prices of carabao meat range from P220-P240 while P270-P280 for beef meat,” Galinea added. Galinea, however, said that she cannot give assurance whether or not
there will be a price increase. “But if a shortage of meat will happen in the local market, our vendors will import meats coming from nearby cities like Butuan City, Gingoog City, 30
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Davao City and Bukidnon,” she added. Meantime, the City Veterinarian Office along
with Public Market Vendors urged the public to only buy in the registered meat vendors with com-
plete license and documents to avoid double dead or unsafe meat. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Butuan City readies for “Clean Ground, Zero Waste” launching by Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- The city government headed by Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. with the working committees composed of regional and national line agencies including business sector and youth organizations have stepped up its preparations for the launching of the “Clean Ground, Zero Waste” Program on September 11, 2011. Chief of offices of the city government with the representatives of the regional line agencies convened Thursday and finalized the preparations and sequence of activities during the said launching. Ms. Ruth Jugao, City Economic Enterprise and Development Office (CEEDO) Manager and the over-all coordinator for the “Clean Ground, Zero Waste” Program stressed that the city government is serious in implementing the Solid Waste Management Program. “The launching is not only the activity of the
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city government but also of its citizenry, this is why we should all do our part for this is everybody’s responsibility,” said Jugao. Jugao further bared that attendance is a must for all government employees during the simultaneous clean-up which will start at 5:00 a.m. in the 38 barangays of the city and main streets, to be followed with the Caravan and program proper at the Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) Gym. Also, City Administrator Leah Mendoza said that each employee should bring their own cleaning
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materials for it will complete their attendance. Thus, failure to bring said materials is considered absent while participants are also preferred to wear something colored-green. “Let’s take the initiative. As government employees, let’s all serve as model to the people in our community,” Mendoza said. Meanwhile, at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, a loud sound of siren will signal the start of the simultaneous clean-up by the expected 7,000 to 10,000 participants. (PIA-Caraga) Friday, September 9, 2011
Philippine Army urges applicants to take Officer Candidate Course by Maria Rebecca C. Ayaton
BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- The Army Recruitment Office for Mindanao is now accepting applicants to fill-up the quota of Officer Candidate Course (OCC) Class 40 C.Y. 2012. Successful applicants will undergo one full year of leadership training at Officer Candidate School, TRADOC, PA based in Camp O’Donnel, Sta. Lucia, Capas, Tarlac with a gross monthly compensation of P27,506 while on training. After graduation, they will be commissioned by the President as Second Lieutenant in the Regular Force, Armed Forces of the Philippines. To qualify, an applicant must be a natural born Filipino citizen, between 21 and 24 years old on the date of admission; a baccalaureate degree holder; single, never been married, and has no legal obligation to support a child; must have no pending case in any court of law, must be at least 152.4 cm (5 feet) tall for both male and female, and Friday, September 9, 2011
lastly, must be physically, mentally, and psychologically fit for training. Before undergoing Physical Fitness Test, Physical/Medical Examination, and Philippine Army Officer Selection and Admission Board (PAOSAB) interview, applicants must be able to pass first the required written examination for OCC to be conducted by the Army Testing Office. The date and venue of the examination will be as follows: on Sept. 12-13 at Hqs 1003rd CDC, 10th RCDG, ARESCOM, PA, Camp Bahian, Impalambong, Malaybalay City, on Sept. 14-15 at Hqs Division Support Area, 4ID, PA, Bancasi, Butuan City, Sept. 16-17 at Surigao State College and Technology, Surigao City, and every Monday to Wednes-
day at Hqs Army Recruitment Office for Mindanao Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City. Upon taking the examination, the applicants must bring their NSO copy of Birth Certificate, Transcript of Records (TOR) or their College Diploma, 1pc of 2x2 colored ID picture with white background and Identification card (ID) for registration purposes. Successful applicants will receive leadership and other skills trainings, opportunity for career advancement based on performance, opportunity for Postgraduate studies (both within the country and abroad), and an opportunity to lead in the Army. (MRA/Army Personnel Management Center, Philippine Army/PIACaraga)
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