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STC4iD project empowers farmers... from page 1 Nakapamaligya kami sa among abot, ug dili na mi kinahanglan mamalit sa tiyangge, makapaambit pa gyud, ug labi sa tanan, nakaincome na mi (We are motivated and proud that the association, through the STC4iD project, have helped our families. With the seminars and trainings given, our farm has helped us especially during this pandemic. We were
able to sell our produce. We don’t have to buy from the market. Some we even share with our neighbors but mostly, we have earned for our families),” said Julita, while citing the farm implements and the technical support extended to them from the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), the agriculture office, and the local government units.
One of the BISMACOFA projects is Peanut Production under the DOST-Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) program that aims to provide livelihood and alleviate poverty in remote communities. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor with photo grabbed from Philna S. Palongpalong FB
She also thanked the Department of Labor and Employment for the layered chicken and other support, the DOST for its “Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST)” that that helped capacitate the farmer beneficiaries through technology and skills development training and workshops on peanut and vermicompost production and provided commodities and services for the construction and establishment, operation and management of the peanut farm and vermicompost facility, and the Department of Trade and Industry for more trainings. BISMACOFA projects include vegetable growing with vermicast as fertilizer, livestock (native chickens and pig) raising; vermicast production; farm expansion; and establishment of market outlet in the barangay for fresh and processed food as well as link with resorts and restaurants and the development of an agri-vegetable tourism farm and farm stay as among the tourist destinations in the island and as the on-the-job site for Grade 12 students taking agri-TVL. Located in Bitaug, Enrique Villanueva, the project is implemented with the involvement of the seven BISMACOFA Board of Directors, eight members from the STC4iD Project Team, and 45 active members who are selected farmers and fisherfolks of Brgy. Bitaug. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor/ with reports from Everlita Calibo of SAID)
PIA to go high in explaining gov’t policies programs CEBU CITY, Jan. 5 (PIA) – Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Director-General, Undersecretary Ramon Cualoping III, said the agency will go beyond informing and explain the policies of the government to avoid misinformation and disinformation. Cualoping said that with technology, news and information spread faster in today’s digital age. “But the same online platform, especially social media, has been widely used as an avenue to sow fake news,” said Cualoping. He explained that as the official information support arm of the government, it is incumbent upon PIA’s mandate to go a step further in communicating the programs, services, policies, and the agenda of the Duterte
Administration. Appointed as the new PIA chief in August 2020, Cualoping, who hails from Davao, said that under his leadership, PIA will strengthen its engagement and partnership with the public and private stakeholders to ensure the massive dissemination of timely, accurate, and relevant information. He emphasized the need to bring the right information to the grassroots level, especially in this time of the pandemic so the people will know what their government is doing. “This time of pandemic has also given PIA its best and appropriate time to perform its mandate, and that is to communicate and inform as well as explain government’s efforts and initiatives. PIA is very active especially
down to the countryside with regional offices and provincial centers throughout the country,” said Cualoping. During a visit to Cebu last month, Cualoping stressed in local radio interviews that PIA will curate content, create content, and engage with the media and other stakeholders to better explain government policies and programs. At the same time, the media and other stakeholders can become partners of PIA in communicating the right information to the public, he added. During the Cebu visit, Cualoping also met with Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella and Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes to discuss the initiatives done in both cities in preventing the community transmission of COVID-19. (hfg/PIA7)
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THE OFFICIAL E-NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY - SIQUIJOR | WWW.PIA.GOV.PH and the DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - SIQUIJOR | WWW.DOST.GOV.PH VOL. 09| No. 01 January 01-08, 2021
STC4iD project empowers farmers in EV Siquijor
The official publication of the DOSTPCAARD and the Siquijor State College for the STC4iD Project. (rac/PIA7by Rizalie Anding Calibo
To serve the poor and the disadvantaged communities, to capacitate and empower them to become productive in order to achieve inclusive growth and development. This is the primary goal of the Science and Technology Communitybased for Inclusive Development Project (STC4iD Project), which for Siquijor province, is introduced to the selected community in the town of Enrique Villanueva - the Bitaug Small Coconut Farmers Association or BISMACOFA. They are one of only five recipients of the program, together with the selected communities in Sorsogon, Bukidnon, Sultan Kudarat, and Sulu. Developed by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), the project is implemented through the Siquijor State College’s (SSC) Research and Extension department with the Provincial Science and Technology
Peanut Production harvesting during the Farmers Field Day at Bitaug, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor. (Photo from Project Leader Philna Palongpalong FB) Center (PSTC), the local government unit of Enrique Villanueva, and some partner agencies. This is in response to Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s agenda towards promoting science and technology, selfsustaining and inclusive growth, and increasing agricultural and rural enterprise productivity and tourism. Peanut Production harvesting during the Farmers Field Day at Bitaug, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor. (Photo from Project Leader Philna Palongpalong FB) A Techno Demo Farm was established and managed by the BISMACOFA whose farmer-members envisioned Brgy.Bitaug to be “a progressive and peaceful place to live in where the residents/community live happily, harmoniously, and united in all walks of life.” This is also made attainable with the introduction of some ecofriendly integrated crop-livestock and poultry production technology that would increase farm productivity and income to provide a sustainable supply of locally produced fresh and safe food products for beneficiary families and the
public consumers through the DOSTSSC-STC4iD-BISMACOFA Learning Center and “TIKAD” newsletter. “In the learning center and the TIKAD newsletter, people would be able to know how do the association grow and improve their capabilities as they serve the community to give quality products and learnings,” said Project Leader Philna Palongpalong during the launching of the newsletter. Tr u e t o i t s c o m m i t m e n t o f e m p o w e r i n g t h e c o m m u n i t y, BISMACOFA Secretary Julita Palahang attests that the project is a great help to the association. She said that assistance from the different agencies keep them motivated to further strengthen the association. “Madasigon ug mapasigarbohon kami nga ang asosasyon pinaagi sa STC4iD project, nakatabang gayud namo sa among pamilya. Ang among mga tanom, ang mga seminar ug training nga gipaambit nakatabang gayud kanamo labi karon sa panahon sa pandemic. to page 4
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infobits The Department of Science and Technology (DOST-7), through its local office in the province, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the local government unit of Maria and the Cantugbas Women’s Association (CWA) for the project, “Science and Technology Innovation for the Chicken Processing Project” under the DOST’s Grant-In-Aid (GIA) program. -------ooo-------ooo------Project Officer of the Mother Earth Foundation, Sherra Marie Cervantes, reported during the PIA-DICT’s Straight from the Source interview that Siquijor Province has waste generation of .22 kg per capita per day; 50.2% of which are compostables, 25.9% recyclables, 14.4% residuals, 7.8% residual-special, and 1.7% hazardous. -------ooo-------ooo-----The DOST’s Grant-In-Aid (GIA) project for Cantugbas Women’s Association in Maria, Siquijor is intended for the acquisition of chicken processing equipment, supplies and packaging and labeling materials. It is also expected to train the association’s 60 active members in chicken processing and to provide employment to 40 of its members or their immediate family members, said Engr. Mario de la Pena of the DOST here. -------ooo-------ooo-----T h e P r o v i n c i a l S o l i d Wa s t e Management Board (PSWMB) discussed during its coordination meeting the PSWMC proposed resolution requiring all business establishments in the province to undergo orientation seminar on the Single-Use Plastic Ordinance and the Provincial Solid Waste Management Ordinance as requirements for issuance of business permit. -------ooo-------ooo-----Project Officer of the Mother Earth Foundation, Ms. Sherra Marie Cervantes and her Assistant Project Officer, Ms. Beleeth Bernardo shared during the PIA-DICT Straight from the Source interview about the Foundation, and updates of their zero waste program in the island in this COVID-19 Pandemic. -------ooo-------ooo-----Larena Municipal Mayor Dean Villa has expressed his sincere gratitude to all the barangay health workers (BHWs) for being part of the great achievement and the success of all health-related activities for the year 2020. He also congratulated them for their contribution to the LGU leading to another milestone as the Regional Champion in the 2020 Local Health Systems of the Department of Health.
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50-70M Pinoys targeted to be vaccinated in 2021 MANILA – The government targets to inoculate about 50 to 70 million individuals this year, National Policy Against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said on Wednesday. “The massive nationwide vaccination program is anchored on the Philippine national vaccine roadmap. Its goal is to achieve the full recovery of our economy and the lives of our Filipino people,” Galvez said during a Laging Handa public briefing. Galvez said the government will carry out a strategic framework of the national vaccine roadmap. He said safety and efficacy are some of the key considerations of the government in buying Covid-19 vaccines. Galvez said the World Health Organization (WHO) solidarity vaccine trial is set to begin in the country this month. “This month, the Philippines and Colombia would take part in WHO solidarity vaccine trial,” Galvez said, noting that about 15,000 volunteers will be participating in the trial. Meanwhile, Galvez said the government is strictly conducting a full evaluation of the vaccine candidates to ensure the procurement of safe and efficient Covid-19 vaccines. “Ang gobyerno po ay may mga portfolio ng mga vaccines, ibig sabihin po nito marami tayong pagkukunan ng bakuna sa iba-ibang manufacturer. Ito po ay para matiyak na magkakaroon tayo ng sapat na bakuna para sa lahat (The government has the portfolios of the [candidate] vaccines, which means we have many sources from various manufacturers to make sure that we can acquire enough vaccines for all), particularly this year 2021,” he said. Vaccination program He said the government will strategically prioritize the inoculation of healthcare workers as well as members of vulnerable sectors such as senior citizens. It will also initially vaccinate essential workers that are vulnerable and those belong to the co-morbid groups, the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and the remaining workforce in the country. Galvez noted that the implementation of the nationwide vaccination program “is not the sole responsibility of the government.
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GFAL program sa GSIS, gi-uswag taman Dec. 2021
Jan. 8 (PIA) -- Gipahibalo sa ug consolidation program nga GSIS Government Service Insurance System Financial Assistance Loan o GFAL (GSIS) nga ang ilang loan transfer program gi-uswag na usab og laing usa
DepEd nipasidaan sa publiko batok sa donation scam
National Policy Against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. “Batid ng pamahalaan na hindi niya ito makakayang mag-isa. (Knowing that the government cannot do it alone). This is the reason why the whole-of-government and the whole-of-nation approach shall be adopted,” he said. There is a need to maximize manpower, expertise, and processes to ensure coordinated and integrated implementation of the vaccination campaign, he added. LGUs, private sector’s role On the other hand, Galvez cited the significant role of local government units (LGUs) and the private sector in the Covid-19 vaccination program. He re-echoed President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks that LGUs will be in charge of identifying and profiling the priority sectors who will initially get Covid-19 jabs. Galvez said LGUs are tasked to support the national government in the mass rollout of the nationwide vaccination program. Meanwhile, the private sector, he added, will provide invaluable, technical, and financial support in the procurement of the vaccines as well as the deployment of possible Covid-19 vaccines, particularly in setting up of cold chain logistics. “In recognition of this, the President recently approved the tripartite agreement between the national government, the LGUs, and the vaccine companies,” Galvez said. Galvez reiterated that the government is serious about providing a safe and efficient Covid-19 vaccine which will be given free to all Filipinos. (PNA)
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Jan. 11 (PIA)--Nipasidaan ang Department of Education (DepEd) sa publiko batok sa mga grupong nigamit sa pangalan sa ahensya ug mga opisyal ug kawani niini aron mangayo og mga pinansiyal nga donasyon. a sa gipagawas nga public advisory sa DepEd, nakadawat sila og mga taho nga may mga nigamit sa pangalan sa ahensya, ni Kalihim Leonor Briones, ug uban pang opisyal sa ahensiya aron makapangayo og salapi. Giingong may mga nisundog pa sa tingog ni Kalihim Briones sa pagpangayo og salapi. “We would like to reiterate to the public that the Department has not authorized any individual or group to
conduct such activity especially in the name of the Secretary,” [Buot nato nga ipadayag sa publiko nga ang Department of Education wala magtugot sa ni bisan kinsa o bisan unsa nga pundok sa paghimo sa nahisgutang buluhaton ilabi na sa ngalan sa kalihim] segun pa sa DepED. Matud pa sa DepEd nga gipaimbestigahan na nila kini sa tabang sa mga otoridad. Gi-awhag sa ahensya ang publiko nga kun makasugat og mga kadudahang transaksyon sama niini, mahimo kini nilang ipahibalo sa DepEd Public Assistance ug Action Center pinaagi sa email address depedactioncenter@deped. gov.ph o motawag sa mga numero (02) 8636-1663 ug (02) 8633-1942. (ecb/ PIA7-Bohol)
ka tuig. Matud pa sa GSIS, ang mga interesadong miyembro niini mahimong mo-aplay sa maong programa hangtod Disyembre 31, 2021 aron makapahimos sa benepisyo sa GFAL flexible credit facility. Ang GFAL program ning bag-o lang gipalapdan diin naglakip na sa mga aktibong miyembro kansang employment status naglakip sa mga appointed, elected, o non-permanent ug kansang periods with paid premiums (PPP) dili moubos sa 15 ka tuig. Gawas niini, ang GSIS mipakunhod usab sa kaniadtong tulo ka buwan nga payslip requirement ngadto nalang sa usa ka buwan gikan sa petsa sa pagduso sa aplikasyon. Ubos sa GFAL, ang usa ka miyembro sa GSIS mahimong i-transfer ang ilang loan nga taman P500,000, ngadto sa pension fund gikan sa mga lending institutions, sama sa mga government banks ug cooperatives, nga mga akriditado sa ilang ahensya. Ang loan nga may mas ubos nga interest rate nga 6% per annum ug adunay mas taas nga repayment period nga unom ka tuig, direktang ibayad ngadto sa mga lending institutions. Alang sa dugang kasayoran, giawhag ang mga miyembro sa pagbisita sa GSIS website nga https://www.gsis.gov. ph/ o sa opisyal nga Facebook page niini nga https://www.facebook.com/gsis. ph. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
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is the Island of Siquijor’s first electronic newsletter produced by the Philippine Information Agency-Siquijor Information Center and the DOST Provincial Science and Technology Center. It contains snippets of information about Siquijor, Central Visayas and the Philippine Government.
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