The eMagazine of Philippine Information Agency 10
FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016
Gov’t extends support to PWDs
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Various national government agencies (NGAs) shared the programs and services they offer to the persons with disabilitties (PWDs) to highlight the 38th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week slated annually on July 17-24 during the conduct of Philippine Information Agency’s radio program, Lambo Dyes on July 15.
With the theme, “Karapatan ng Maykapansanan, Isakatuparan … Now Na,” the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Health (DOH, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in northern Mindanao discussed the agencies’ efforts on the realization of the fundamental freedom and rights of persons with disabilities as provided for in existing international mandates and national laws. DOLE’s Glenford Labial said that they are encouraging establishments
to provide employment opportunities to PWDs by giving awards and recognizing the businesses that employ PWDs that comprise at least 1 percent of the total workforce. He also said they are providing livelihood programs to PWDs such as the massage therapy business where the blind sector of the city serves as the recipient. Meanwhile, DOH’s Genena Jacot shared that they are conducting health and wellness activities and programs for the PWDs such as the monitoring of glucose and cholesterol as well as urinalysis. The department also held an orientation to the Deaf Association of Misamis Oriental (DAMOR) on HIV/
AIDS, renal disease and national tuberculosis control program, healthy lifestyle and nutrition, and parents with children having visual impairment as well as the reunion of children with disabilities. In making education accessible to all and ensuring a brighter future for the PWDs, Dr. Arlita Amapola Minguez of CHED-10 said that there are available scholarship slots for the PWDs through the state scholarship and Tulong Dunong Program. Elaine Borromeo of TESDA-10 added that aside from tertiary education, the government also offers skills training programs to PWDs and they will just have to visit their respective local government units to determine the courses offered in their areas. When it comes to monitoring and ensuring accessibility of public buildings, facilities, streets and other
areas, DPWH’s Vinah Maghinay said that they continuously encourage NGAs and local governments to observe standard materials and design for the PWDs. Lawyer Kristine Gaudiel of CHR10 announced the schedule of activities for the NDPR Week celebration as this year’s host agency. To advocate for the rights of the PWDs, a motorcade was held on July 18 followed by a thanksgiving mass at Limketkai Mall. The opening program was also conducted in the afternoon. Other activities set include the symposium and quiz bee held in Centrio Mall on July 19; inter-barangay sports festival, July 20; variety show, July 22 at SM Cagayan de Oro; and Zumba for a Cause on July 24 at Centrio Mall. (RTP/PIA10)
Disaster managers observe ‘Oplan Listo’ drill in Bukidnon MALAYBALAY, Bukidnon – Members of the Northern Mindanao Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) visited on 19 July Malaybalay City in Bukidnon to assess and evaluate the capacity and capability of the local government’s disaster preparedness and response in accordance to the standard protocol of “Operation Listo,” a DILG’s initiative in the advent of La Niña phenomenon.
Through the recommendation of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10, the City Government of Malaybalay has been chosen as a model city for evaluation to conduct a mock drill on flood [force] evacuation with search and rescue in the event of a ‘Tropical Cyclone’ signal number three [category C]. City Local Government Operations Officer Maria Maida Daniot-Apostol, being the local vice chairperson of the Disaster Preparedness presented the overview of simulation drill involving the activation of the entire composition of Incident Command System (ICS) structure. The rendezvous of mock drill, which different heads of ICS clusters convened for appropriate response and coordination of the simulated scenario. The drill kicked off with an emergency meeting presided by Assistant City Administrator Romeo R. Lapeciros, Jr. who acted the role in lieu of the local chief executive, alongside with him the incident commander, CDRRMO Alan J. Comiso. After, the execution of different agencies and departments took its full effect in line with their respective duties in the context of: administration and finance; planning; logistic support; and operations, as well as placement of humanitarian clusters. In feedbacking, evaluating team leader, Office of Civil Defense Regional Director Ana Cañeda lauded the efforts of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (CDRRMC) for fulfilling the standard protocol based on the given scenario. “In relation to the execution of our system, you [CDRRMC/ICS] activated accordingly the protocol operationalizing the [underlying] mechanisms of “Operation Listo,” she said. “We wanted Malaybalay City as a showcase for evaluation in the entire region,” she added. In the exit conference, City Vice Mayor Roland F. Deticio thanked everyone for their exerted and collective efforts to address the flood evacuation drill simulation exercise at Sitio Bongbongon, Sumpong and Sitio Panamucan, San Jose. He also acknowledged CDRRMC’s other incident drills such as bombing, terrorist attacks and others showcasing the readiness of our city on how to respond in times of unforeseen catastrophe. (Malaybalay AdminISD)
Nutrition in the first 1,000 days crucial for a child’s future MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur – The quality of nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life plays a critical role in the child’s health and development. The first 1,000 days is identified as the golden window of time that sets the stage for the child’s development and long-term health, said Recthie Paculba, member of the Modern Nanays of Mindanao, during the Ozor ka, Ranao! radio program of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in Marawi City. “Good nutrition during this period is crucial as it can have significant impact on the child’s well-being,” she said. The first 1,000 days starts on the day of conception until the child’s second birthday. Paculba said the first way to ensure the child’s nutrition is for mothers to have a healthy-balanced diet, particularly rich in iron, folic acid, iodine and other vitamins and minerals to support the baby’s growth and brain development during pregnancy. The child’s long-term health, including his predisposition to infections and diseases, can be shaped by the quality of the mother’s nutrition since the baby is solely dependent on the mother for nourishment during the pregnancy stage, she said. Further, mothers should get prenatal and post-natal services and give
birth in a birthing facility to ensure safe delivery. Breastfeeding, starting from the first hour of birth, also gives the baby the best start of life to life. Breastmilk is a complete food for the baby for the first six months because it has antibodies that fightoff illness and build immunity, she further said. Paculba said the baby should also be given complementary foods, in addition to breastmilk, from six months to two years to support their rapid growth and development. Modern Nanays of Mindanao is group of mothers who pushes for smart parenting. It’s a budding group comprising of stay-at-home moms, working moms, professionals, and advocates believing in the importance breastfeeding, baby-wearing and cloth-diapering. (APB/PIA-10)