The eMagazine of Philippine Information Agency 10
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016
DILG preps up stakeholders on peace, conflict sensitivity in planning
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Cognizant to its commitment for the formulation of an effective and sustainable regional peacebuilding and development framework and agenda in Northern Mindanao, the Department of Interior and Local Government in the region, in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft fßr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) conducted an orientation on gender, cultural, peace and conflict sensitivity for the members of the regional technical working group (TWG).
The activity served as the training of trainors for the members of the TWG who will conduct the Peace and Conflict Analysis (PCA) in the five provinces of Northern Mindanao and assist in the formulation of framework and agenda. Further, the orientation was conducted in preparation for the crafting of a new development plan for the region that shall be consistent with the priorities of the present administration. Northern Mindanao is identified as one of the expansion regions of the Conflict Sensitive Resource and Asset Management (COSERAM) program. The COSERAM, a German development cooperation program jointly implemented by the Philippine and German Governments, aims to strengthen the capacities of organizations in finding peaceful and sustainable solutions to conflicts of interests over the use and management of land and natural resources with the participation of the marginalized groups. Among the priorities include ensuring attractiveness and enhancing the country’s competitiveness by reducing crime and increasing security of businessmen and other stakeholders; and addressing bottlenecks in land administration and management system, among others. The regional peacebuilding and development agenda under the COSERAM program shall form part of the new development plan for the
region. Arnel M. Agabe, DILG 10 regional director, underscored the importance to revisit the tools and approaches and come up with the appropriate diagnosis and recommendations to ensure peace in the region with preference to the Indigenous Peoples (IPs), whose majority of them, Agabe said are influenced by the NPA to join their ranks. He also gave emphasis on the convergence efforts of stakeholders in addressing the plight of IPs and achieving peace. Meanwhile, DILG 10 has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GIZ, a company duly incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, for technical assistance to support the department and the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) in the formulation of regional and provincial peacebuilding and development agenda. The project aims to articulate a regional framework and peace and development agenda anchored on a comprehensive contextual peace and conflict assessment to foster understanding, synchronize efforts, and consolidate resources in the planning and implementation of interventions in conflict-affected communities and other areas in the region. Hazel P. Lozada, peacebuilding practitioner discussed understanding the concepts, principles, types and
levels of peace and conflict while Eric N. Bruno, Central Mindanao University faculty member, and Musa Mohamad Sanguila, director, PAKIGDAIT, presented cultural sensitivity for indigenous peoples (IPs) and
understanding Islam, Muslims and Bangsamoro respectively. Anita Sescion, Iligan Commission for Women director, discusses Gender Sensitivity. (EOR/PIA10)
80 farmers in Lanao del Sur undergo training on veggie production MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur – Around 80 farmers from the municipality of Pualas in Lanao del Sur underwent a training on lowland and upland vegetable production. The training was conducted by the Department of Agriculture Provincial Office headed by Pangalian Balindong Jr, on July 28, at old multipurpose building in the municipal office compound. Pualas Municipal Agricultural officer, Alykhan B. Magarang, said the training was aimed to provide an alternative way to increase the income of farmers in the area who rely solely on corn production as a means of livelihood. The farmers admitted that they are getting lower yield in corn due to continuous mono-cropping, leaving only a meager amount of around P 2,800-P3,000 net income per cropping season. They have heard of vegetable production but could not pursue it
due to lack of capital and insufficient knowledge. Discussions during the training focused on the importance of nursery establishment; cultural management practices involved in commonly-grown vegetables, especially those with good market potential; and Integrated Pests and Disease Management. Packets of vegetable seeds and farm chemicals were also distributed to the farmers to enable them to start right away. (APB/PIA-10)
5000 pets get help from HSI MAMBAJAO, Camiguin – More than 5000 pets in Camiguin get free spaying and neutering surgery from the Human Society International (HSI).
A procedure used in sterilizing animals like cats and dogs. Spaying involves the removal of uterus and ovaries, while neutering is the removal testicles, for male pets, commonly known as castration. HSI has been helping the province through the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) since 2013, conducting spay neuter, vaccinations, dewormings, vitamin injections and other treatments to help the island maintain its rabies free status. The project seeks to educate to educate people on the importance of animal birth control in controlling rabies, dog bite incidence, and
vehicular accidents caused by stray dogs. They also campaign for animal welfare and proper pet care, while training local veterinarians’ on giving spay neuter surgery. HSI said the project is radiating well in the province in terms of response of the public for scheduled operation. For this year, a team of doctors have performed the pet medical mission in partnership with PVO, going around the province in the months of February, May, June, and July. (JCV/ PIA-10)