The eMagazine of Philippine Information Agency 10
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016
DTI-Camiguin celebrates Consumer Welfare Month this October
MAMBAJAO, Camiguin – To continually champion consumer welfare promotion and development, the Department of and Trade and Industry (DTI), Camiguin Provincial Office will be spearheading again this year’s observance of the annual Consumer Welfare Month in the whole month of October.
October is known as Consumer Welfare Month through Presidential Decree 1098 and this year’s event carries the theme: “Consumer Protection: A Shared Responsibility” with the host and sponsoring agency – BangkoSentral ng Pilipinas. This year’s theme also advocates for the consumer protection as a shared responsibility among local government units (LGUs), national agencies, private sectors and financial institutions, among others The consumer month celebration is vital to the consumers’ welfare to create awareness of the eight basic consumer rights which are the right to basic needs, right to safety, right to information, right to choose, right to representation, right to redress, right
to consumer education and the right to a healthy environment. The DTI also aims at developing awareness on consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer welfare desks, the process in the resolution of consumer complaints, the Consumer Act of the Philippines, the prohibition of the “no return no exchange policy” among establishments, advocacy on receipts, the right of a redress if product is defective, among others. DTI stresses that consumer protection and education should not be limited to a month, but rather it is a lasting commitment that demands continuing year-round concern and action. (Zita Maestrado- Abellare, DTI-Camiguin/ PIA-Camiguini-Net)
DA-10 welcomes new chiefs CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Officials and employees of have welcomed their two new heads at the Regional Field Office 10 of the Department of Agriculture. Incoming Regional Director Carlene C. Collado receives the DARFO 10 banner from outgoing Regional Director Lealyn A. Ramos as symbol of passing the agency’s leadership during a simple turnover ceremony at
the regional office, October 6. The appointed director is a Certified Public Accountant, who has previously worked as the OIC RD of DA-RFO 12. In his message, Collado assured
that responsibility, accountability and transparency will prevail under his watch. He likewise gave his marching order to the DA officials and employees in attendance to continue doing well in their respective duties. The director said this is to ensure that fast and efficient services are delivered to the grassroots level, where government interventions are mostly needed.
In the same event, outgoing Assistant Regional Director Constancio C. Maghanoy Jr. passed on his duties and responsibilities as ARD for Research and Regulatory to Dir. Carmelita T. Bajarla. Director Bajarla was the former Supervising Market and Development Specialist for the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) of DA-RFO 10 prior to her appointment as ARD. (MTDLugares, DA-RFO 10)
Sapang Dalaga ass’n receives livelihood project from DOLE MisOcc SAPANG DALAGA, Misamis Occidental – A total income members of Sapang Dalaga Gazer’s Association (SDGLA) received Swine Fattening Project worth P200,000 from Department of Employment (DOLE) Misamis Occidental. The grant was released on 6 October 2016 in Oroquieta City upon the approval of DOLE-10 Regional Director Raymundo G. Agravante under the Kabuhayan Program of DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP). DILEEP particularly seeks to contribute to poverty reduction, and vulnerability to risks of the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized workers. DOLE Misamis Occidental Head
of 20 lowLivelihood Livelihood Labor and
Rodrigo said the project will provide self-employment opportunity to some less fortunate farmer beneficiaries of the municipality, thus, augmenting their family income. He added that considering that the livelihood project is to be implemented by the MOPFO through direct administration, the publication, purchase of piglets will be made directly by the office in accordance with the office guidelines. He further said the piglets
will be delivered to you in due time after compliance to all the necessary documentary requirement as required. Also, some members of the group improved their means of living, through banana, cassava, and corn production but still family income remains low. Thus, to meet the daily needs, swine fattening was conceptualized as it can be managed or handled by any member of a household in a minimal time and effort. As reported by their association president, Melonie B. Gongob, each member-beneficiary is allocated with two piglets ready for fattening and a sufficient supply of feeds and medicines. Gongob said the beneficiary counterpart will be the pig pens, their labor, management and proper care of their livelihood project for sustainability. Moreover, necessary preparations
such as values orientation, financial management and entrepreneurship development trainings will also conducted before the release of the livelihood projects to be initiated by the Public Employment Services Office (PESO) manager. Meanwhile, Rodrigo encouraged the beneficiaries to do their duties and responsibilities with respect to the approved proposal. After the ceremonial turnover, the association president extended his words of commitment and gratitude to DOLE-X. “Dako kayo mi ug pasalamat sa inyong maayo nga opisina, hilabina sa DOLE-X nga gipamuluan ni Regional Director Agravante ug sa opisina sa Mis. Occ. nga gitabangan mi para maabot namu ni nga oportunidad. Magpasalig kami nga dili jud mu magmahay sa amoa, among buhaton ang among best (We are very thankful to your office especially to DOLE-X, headed by Regional Director Agravante and to the office in Mis. Occ. for helping us reach this opportunity. “We promise not to fail you, for we will do the best that we can),� said association vice president, Reynaldo Aralquiz. (Lorraine M. Roa/DOLE-10 Misamis Occidental PFO)