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PRC-Siquijor continues blood donation drive amid COVID-19 SIQUIJOR (PIA) -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) conducted monitoring and surveillance during the COVID-19 health crisis in view of the locally stranded individuals (LSIs) in the province who need assistance. According to Rowena Maputi, chapter administrator of PRC-Siquijor, their office has given food assistance to LSIs good for three days. The food pack includes five kilos of rice, five canned goods, and five packs of noodles. The food pack for one week ration include ten to 12 kilos of rice, one kilo of mongo, one kilo brown sugar, soy sauce and salt, ten packs of noodles, six cans of sardines, eight cans of corned beef, and one liter of edible oil. To ensure enough supply of blood, PRC-Siquijor also continues its blood donation campaign amid the health crisis to answer the needs of patients in the locality. Maputi said that Larena town through the Rural Health Unit has scheduled Mobile Blood Donations (MBD) in the barangays and offices and donated bags of blood to PRC. The process of availing the blood services includes a written request issued by the doctor indicating the type of blood and quantity needed. A blood donor card can also be presented when in need of blood from the PRC, she said. In instances when blood donor cards are not available, the PRC can still provide blood with a fee of P1,800 per unit of pack, but Maputi emphasized that this is not payment for blood but for laboratory test called Blood Processing Fee. Currently, PRC-Siquijor has two Medical Technologists and one Nurse. These medical personnel were hired on Feb. 2, 2020 and started conducting information campaign in schools and different communities about COVID-19 and the handwashing campaign. “A total of 1,000 cakes of soap were distributed to 32 communities/ schools from February to March until the General Community Quarantine was declared,” she said. PRC also implements a psycho-social program, but due to the prohibition of face-to-face activities, the office can cater only through phone calls. To date, two phone calls were received and addressed accordingly. For more details and assistance, PRC can be reached through 09618125022 for Smart users and 09368318399 for Globe or TM users. (Everlita Calibo/ST)
PIA-DICT “Straight from the Source” interview with Philippine Red CrossSiquijor Chapter Administrator Rowena Maputi (center). (rac/ PIA7-Siquijor)
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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. 08| No. 26 August 12-21, 2020
Unique biodiversity, resiliency of Filipino spirit shine in Siquijor Island amid COVID-19 crisis Re-elected Chairperson of the Siquijor Tourism Council, Joy Dominie Chan. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor w/ Siquijor Tourism photo)
by Rizalie Anding Calibo
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Siquijor Police Provincial Office (SPPO) director PCol. Engelbert Soriano giving his keynote speech during the Induction of Siquijor Provincial Tourism Council (SPTC) officers at Coco Grove Resort, San Juan, Siquijor. (rac/ PIA7-Siquijor) There is a change in the business and tourism industries in the island province of Siquijor brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. But while the island takes a break from the normal conduct of businesses, Siquijor Police Provincial Office (SPPO) director PCol. Engelbert Soriano noted in his keynote speech during the Induction of Siquijor Provincial Tourism Council (SPTC) officers that Siquijor is able to maintain its unique biodiversity which is the main tourist attraction, coupled with genuine Filipino hospitality. This, he noted, despite tourism being the hardest hit with almost 90 percent of all businesses in this country expecting to lose more than 50 percent of their 2020 revenues and the projected decline in tourist arrivals in the Philippines this year at 3.9 million, as compared to 8.3 million in 2019. “Looking at the positive side of it, the resilience of the Filipino spirit continues to shine in the Island of Siquijor. We are so blessed to enjoy this COVID-free
Induction Ceremony of the newly elected officers of the Siquijor Provincial Tourism Council (SPTC) at Cocogrove Pavilion on July 25, 2020 with Gov. Zaldy Villa (far left) as the Inducting Officer. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor w/ Siquijor Tourism photo)
environment,” Soriano said of the island’s zero COVID-19 status for the first seven months which can be attributed to the firm stance of the local leadership against violators of the executive orders and Provincial Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) resolutions. He also lauded the determined efforts of all the stakeholders in trying to maintain a virus-free island. Soriano highlighted the role of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the viability of business by sustaining peace and order as the major concern that influences both ordinary citizens and big time investors in choosing a place to visit. “It is the occurrence of harmony, characterized by lack of violence, and freedom from fear,” he added. Ensuring security, public order and safety as some of the fundamental strategies of the Philippine Development Plan for 20172022, the SPPO director said it is ideal that everyone should work together for public good and for the welfare of the Siquijodnons as a whole. “Bereft of any personal interest or bias we can move this province to become the
top investment hub and tourist destination in the world,” he said as he assured the SPTC and the whole province of Siquijor of the local PNP’s loyalty to its mission to serve and protect the Siquijodnons. “Rest assured that your local police will remain loyal and firm in its mandate to maintain peace and order, prevent and control arms, while we remain grateful and blessed for the full support of our local gpovernment units,” he said. Meanwhile, newly-inducted Chairperson of the Siquijor Provincial Tourism council, Joy Dominie Uy Chan, admitted they have a huge responsibility in the council, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic where movements and operations are limited. She believes, however, that with the strong and dependable council plus a supportive government, this can be overcome. “There are known and unknown things ahead of us but we never let fear rule our hearts,” she said. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor)
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DOST Siquijor turns over fund to food processing firm
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST-Siquijor) turned over a check to RJJ Meatshop & Grocery through its proprietor, Remelyn Daligdig, under the agency’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) for the project entitled “Upgrading of Fresh Raw Meat Choice Cutting and Preservation Technology of RJJ’S Meatshop & Grocery Store in Poblacion Norte, Maria, Siquijor to Improve Product Quality and Increase Productivity.” The project is expected to improve the quality of fresh raw meat and reduce wastage caused by contamination and deterioration of raw meat at RJJ’s Meatshop & Grocery Store through the application of meat choice cutting and cold preservation technology. The firm currently offers a wide range of products such as fresh raw beef and pork, dressed chicken and frozen processed meat products. With the financial aid from DOST, the firm will be able to acquire highly efficient cutting tools and machines that will enhance choice cutting and preservation capabilities of the firm. DOST-SETUP is a nationwide strategy encouraging and assisting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to adopt technological innovations to improve their products, services,
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The province of Siquijor has disbursed over P2.7 million of the P24,3777,712 Bayanihan grant as of July 31, 2020, for its coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response. -------ooo-------ooo------ Siquijor province, which remained COVID-19-free until last August 1, received P24,377,712 from the national government’s Bayanihan Grant to Provinces last April for use as augmentation funds for its COVID-19 response. In its July 31-report on fund utilization and Program/Project/Activity (PPA) implementation, it said it allocated P12.2M from the P24.3M for the purchase of medicines, PPEs, hospital equipment and supplies.------ooo-------ooo------ Out of the P24.3M, P12.2M was allocated for the medicines, PPEs, and medical supplies, of which the province has obligated and disbursed P2,596,000 or 21.27 percent. It noted that the procurement requests (PR) for the items are in process and for payment. -------ooo-------ooo------In the July 31-report on fund utilization and Program/Project/Activity (PPA) implementation signed by Gov. Zaldy S. Villa, it said that the acquisition of the items, that was done under negotiated procurement, was meant to benefit 300 health workers and persons under monitoring (PUMs), suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19. -------ooo-------ooo------ Siquijor province also allocated P4 million out of the P24.3M Bayanhian Grant for the construction or rental of temporary quarantine facilities for suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 and as of July 31, it has obligated P84,000 for the program but has not disbursed payment for it yet. The report prepared by the local finance committee of the province noted that the project is “with
Turnover of check from DOST to RJJ’s Meatshop & Grocery with (L-R) Jojit Daligdig as witness, Remelyn Daligdig (proprietor), and Engr. Mario de la Peña, Provincial S&T Director. (Photo by Lito C. Looc, DOST Siquijor) operations and increase their productivity andDirector Engr. Mario de la Peña on July 21, 2020. It was witnessed by Jojit Daligdig. (Engr. competitiveness. The turnover was done at DOST SiquijorJoelline Ann D. Ates/SRA & IO-designate/DOST Provincial S&T Center led by Provincial S&TSiquijor PSTC S&T Media Service) PRs undergoing procurement process.” -------ooo-------ooo------ An amount of P177,712 from the Bayanihan grant to Siquijor province was allocated for the training of its medical personnel for conducting COVID-19 tests and other related medical processes. However, the province has not spent the amount noting that the Department of Health (DOH) has free orientation for the said processes. -------ooo-------ooo------ The province has also allocated P8 million from the grant for the food, transportation, and accommodation of its health workers and other personnel, of which P168,000 was disbursed for the said expenditures as of July 31, with PRs undergoing procurement process. -------ooo-------ooo------ The DepEd-Siquijor explained during the PIA-DICT Straight from the Source interview the 2 schemes of modular learning modality for Siquijor considering the issue on lack of internet connectivity and most of the students’ lack of gadgets for online learning. This is to ensure educational continuity amidst the COVID-19 challenges, DIvision Superintendent Neri C. Ojastro said. -------ooo-------ooo------DepEd Siquijor Division Superindent Neri C. Ojastro lauded the parents, barangay officials and the local government units of Siquijor for the strong support that would allow them to deliver quality, unhampered learning under the new normal. -------ooo-------ooo------Arvin H. Magpiong, Principal II of Candaping National High School said that under the 2 schemes, teachers went out their way to reach the school children to ensure that no one is left behind. The first scheme is the assignment of barangay and purok system as distribution and collection centers where most of the students reside, and the second scheme is the houseto-house distribution and collection for the students in the far-flung barangays. -------ooo-------ooo-------
The Provincial Task Force COVID-19 sets a meeting on, Aug.18 to discuss status report of the numbers of occupied and available quarantine facilities; individuals tested thru RDT and swab tests; LSIs, APORs, Medical Patients and OFWs arrivals; status report on the 4 confirmed COVID-19 cases; and presentation of DILG guidelines and the province’s schematic process. -------ooo-------ooo------ Siquijor province has 1,472 total number of arrivals as of August 17, 68 of whom are residents of Siquijor; 186 of Larena;150, Maria ; 69, Enrique Villanueva, 222, Lazi, and 227, San Juan. -------ooo-------ooo------ Of the 1,472 arrivals in Siquijor, 729 were LSIs; 367 were patients seeking medical treatment from other provinces, 236 OFWs; and 140, APORS or labeled as other returnees. -------ooo-------ooo------ The Regional IATF endorsed to the National Task Force Against COVID-19 Resolution No. 19, concurring the temporary suspension of inbound travel via land, sea or air of LSIs coming from Manila to Siquijor from August 15 to 31. -------ooo-------ooo------ The Siquijor Police Provincial Office (SPPO) and its Provincial Advisory Council participated in the Virtual/Online Police Leadership and Good Governance Lecture series for 2020 on August 18 which discussed among others, body language of online communication and community engagement. -------ooo-------ooo------ The province of Siquijor will resume on August 23, the acceptance of first batch composed of 64 LSIs from Cebu. These LSIs will be quarantined at the Queenstand Hotel for 3 days where they will also have swab test prior to travel. Only those who will test negative are allowed to travel while those who will test positive will be referred to the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center.
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PCIC-Siquijor, padayun ang serbisyo taliwala sa COVID-19 pandemic Nagpadayon ang free insurance sa Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCICSiquijor) taliwala sa krisis sa COVID-19 sumala pa ni PCIC Provincial Team Head Janice D. Yuson atol sa Straight from the Source nga gipasiugdahan sa Philippine Information Agency (PIA) ug sa Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) sa Siquijor. Matud ni Yuson, sa matag lungsod ang mga municipal agriculturist ang mag silbi o modawat/facilitate sa mga application sa free insurance. Sa bulan sa Mayo, adunay nay na insured nga 3,500 ka mga mag-uuma ug mga mangingisda sa probinsya sa Siquijor, ug nag generate kini ug 3.5 million Government Premium Subsidy (GPS). Gipahibalo usab ni Yuson, nga gigahinan ang probinsya sa Siquijor ug P4.6 milyones. Apan gikaltasan kini para e-response sa COVID-19 pandemic ngadto sa P3.5 milyones na lamang. Ang PCIC insurance nga gi-offer dili lamang alang sa mga tanum o kahayopan. Naglangkob usab kini sa mga maguuma nga nagtikad sa kaugalingong yuta o nagsaop lamang o ang tag-iya sa yuta, dugang pahayag ni Yuson. Gisaysay usab ni Yuson ang mga programa sa PCIC nga naglangkob sa Corn Crop Insurance, Rice Crop Insurance, High Value Crop Insurance ug Livestock Insurance Program. Ang Corn ug Rice Crop Insurance adunay libre nga insurance sa kantidad nga P20, 000 sa matag ektarya sa mais ug humay. Ang High Value Crop Insurance naglangkob kini sa mga utanon. Ang insurance niini nagbase sa gasto gikan sa pagpalit sa mga binhi/liso hangtod sa panahon sa pag-ani.
PIA-DICT Straight from the Source interview kauban ni PCIC-Siquijor Provincial Team Head Ms. Janice Yuson. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor)
Ang lubi apil usab sa PCIC free insurance ug ang kantidad sa insurance P500 matag punoan. Ang manga (non-bearing o fruitbearing) ma insured sa kantidad nga P3,000 matag punoan ug dili molapas sa 100 ka punoan ug 50,000 hectares ang ma cover sa insurance. Ang Livestock Insurance Program mao ang kinadak-ang insurance sa Isla sa Siquijor matud ni Yuson. Ang insurance coverage sa baka, kabayo ug karabao, P15, 000 matag ulo. Ang kanding, P3, 000 matag ulo ug ang baboy (swine fattening), P7, 000 samtang ang sa mga manok nagdepende sa market value sa isla kauban ang broilers oug uban pang klase sa manok. Matud ni Yuson, wala pay Siquijodnon
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nga nag-avail sa Fisheries insurance (fishpond). Ang insurance coverage sa sakayan (non-motorized) P5,000.00 matag bangka, sa motorized, P45, 000. Nag insure usab ang PCIC sa mga non-agricultural assets diin ang mga farm machineries sa mga mag-uuma, truck trolls, rice mills, ug uban pa. Ang kantidad nga covered niini nag depende sa kantidad sa ilang pag-palit sa maong mga makinarya. Ang PCIC nagtanyag usab ug insurance alang sa mga kinabuhi sa mga mag-uuma ug mangingisda. Dili hinuon kini libre. Ang insurance magbayad matag tuig ug P375. Kung ang mag-uuma o mangingisda ma aksidente, gipatay o namatay sa natural nga kamatayon anaa kini P50,000 nga benepisyo ug P5,000 nga burial assistance. Kadtong interesado niini nga insurance mamahimong mag-apply sa Municipal Agricultural Office (MAOs) o mamhimo usab mismo sa opisina sa Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation-Siquijor nga nahimutang sa 2nd Floor sa Siquijor Business Center, Corner Mabini Sta. Fe St., Poblacion, Siquijor, Siquijor. (Everlita Calibo/SAID)
Gipahibalo sa Commission on Elections (Comelec) nga ipadayon na ang voter registration sa nasod sa Setyembre 1, 2020. Matud pa ni James Jimenez, tigpamaba sa Comelec nga ipadayon ang voter registration sa tibuok nasod gawas lamang sa mga lugar nga gipaubos sa enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) o modified ECQ. Giingong awtomatikong ibalik ang voter registration kun i-ubos ang quarantine classification sa general community quarantine (GCQ), modified GCQ o kun tangtangon na ang quarantine sa usa ka lugar. Samtang awtomatiko usab nga isuspinder ang voter registration kun ibalik ang usa ka lugar sa ECQ o MECQ. Mahimong moduso og aplikasyon alang sa registration matag adlaw nga Martes is the Island of hangtod Sabado sa Office of the Election Officer (OEO) gikan alas 8:00 sa buntag hangtod Siquijor’s first electronic newsletter produced alas 3:00 sa hapon. Gi-awhag sa Comelec ang mga magparehistro nga i-download lamang ang by the Philippine Information Agency-Siquijor application forms sa www.comelec.gov.ph. Information Center and the DOST - Provincial “It is strongly recommended that downloaded forms be filled out before going Science and Technology Center. to the COMELEC office for registration… but the forms should be signed only in front of the Election Officer, at the COMELEC office,” matud pa sa pahayag ni Jimenez. Gipahibalo usab niini nga magpatuman og anti-COVID precautions sa tanang It contains snippets of information about buhatan sa Comelec lakip na niini ang paglimita sa gidaghanon sa mga pasudlong aplikante Siquijor, Central Visayas and the Philippine sulod sa opisina sa Comelec aron masiguro nga masunod gayud ang physical distancing. Government. Matud pa nga angay magsuot usab ang matag aplikante og face mask ug face shield ug gi-awhag ang mga aplikante nga magdala og kaugalingon nilang ballpen. THERE IS GOOD NEWS EVERYDAY. Kinahanglan usab nga may tubagon ang ‘Coronavirus Self-Declaration Form’ nga magbutyag sa impormasyon kalabot sa travel, contact sa mga tawo nga nahibaw-ang may COVID-19 infection, ug mga simtomas nga nasinati. Matud pa usab ni Jimenez nga dili nila tugotang makasulod sa opisina sa Comelec /Pia Siquijor ang bisan kinsang may nasinating sintomas sa makatakod nga sakit. /PIA Siquijor Samtang moagi sa express lane ang mga senior citizen, person with disabilities ug buntis. Giseguro usab sa buhatan nga magpahigayon sila og disinfection ug @PiaSiquijor decontamination sa tanang opisina sa Comelec matag adlaw. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
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