#EmpoweringCommunities iSIQUIJOR GOVERNMENTNEWS DOH-7 warns vs counterfeit medicines amid COVID-19 pandemic (PIA) -- The COVID-19 pandemic has not only caused a surge of fake surgical masks, but also counterfeit medicines, especially those that are in demand at the time of a health crisis. The popularity of online selling has also fueled more people to exploit the situation, offering big discounts to lure in small drug stores to purchase in bulk. According to Lourdes Marata, development management officer IV of the Department of Health (DOH-7), a composite team with representatives from DOH, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) are running after people who are selling fake medicines online. Aside from online selling, there are also those who are operating illegal clinics and hospitals and prescribe these medicines to their patients. Marata reminds the public to stay vigilant against buying counterfeit or fake medicines. “If we buy medicines, let’s buy from trusted pharmacies,” she said. During a virtual interview over the “Straight from the Source” program of the Philippine Information Agency 7, Marata discussed the telltale signs of counterfeit medicines, which includes the size, texture, color, and design of the packaging. For example, fake medicines would usually have letters printed unclearly.
Meanwhile, in line with this year’s observation of Generics Awareness Month, Marata encouraged the rational use of medicines. This means that patients should only buy the medication they need, keeping in mind the appropriate dosage and the period of intake. Marata sought the cooperation of the public and to only follow health advice from
legitimate sources. She also reminded doctors to be careful and considerate in giving online prescriptions. “Kung pwede lang dili lang ta magapas sa profit karong panahona (Let’s not put a premium on profit these days). We must be fair. Please also avoid buying from online sellers who do not have a license to operate,” she added. (poc/PIA7)
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DepEd Siquijor chief: ‘Education has to continue’ by Rizalie Anding Calibo
DOH-7 Development Management Officer IV Lourdes Marata talks about the proliferation of counterfeit medicines during the “Straight from the Source” interview with Philippine Information Agency 7. (PIA)
STRAIGHT FROM THE S O U R C E : Interview with Philippine Red CrossSiquijor Chapter Administrator, Rowena L. Maputi to give continuing education and basic information on COVID-19 and Infection Prevention and Control Measures. The interview was shown through FB live stream from the PIA-Siquijor page.
SIQUIJOR (PIA) -- Education should never stop despite the COVID-19 pandemic, said Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Neri Ojastro during the turnover of learning equipment and facilities as he thanked the Provincial Government of Siquijor for their strong support and partnership. DepEd here turned over 83 sets of television and Robotics kits from the Provincial Government of Siquijor on Sept. 14, 2020 to 19 secondary and 63 elementary schools in the province. Stressing that education is also the responsibility of the entire community, Ojastro urged the beneficiaries to use the tools to what it is intended for — to shape, nurture and mold the learners that they become productive citizens in the future.
DepEd-Siquijor Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Neri Ojastro giving his message during the turnover ceremony of television and robotics facilities to schools provincewide. (RAC/PIA7-Siquijor)
Distribution of television and Robotics kits to the recipient schools in the province. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor)
But molding them, he said, is like cooking using the “sug-ang” (trivet) or a three-legged stand for supporting a cooking vessel, which represents the three edifices of basic education: community, government, and school. He said the tools are the spices for cooking or for molding the children, which if fired with the community and the schools’ noble intention and desire to help develop and hone the children, will bring success to the entire community. “Let us work together. I know we are challenged with this pandemic but education has to continue and should never stop. Even teachers should continuously learn,” he said, while pointing out that learning can exist everywhere and should even be best attained with the cooperation of the parents and the community along with the necessary tools. “If we can learn just by sitting, how much more if we have the tools, the television. How much more, if we are sheltered under the roof of our houses,” Ojastro said. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor)
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Amounting to P460.326 million, the proposed Transforming Communities Towards Resilient, Incousive and Sustainable Tourism (TouRIST) projects for Siquijor include the Installation of Solar-Powered Signages and Street Lights Along Siquijor Circumferential Road and Major Roads Leading to Major Tourist Sites with the budget of P279.952 M; and Secured Accessiblity for Emergency Response (SAFER) Siquijor at P180.374 M. RDC-7 Economic Development Committee (EDC) Chair Virgilio Espelita said the endorsement came as the province has complied with the requirements. -------ooo-------ooo------ The TESDA Siquijor has launched the barangay level Poverty Reduction Livelihood and Employment Cluster Project (PRLEC) at Barangay Cangtugbas, Maria, Siquijor as part of the Bayanhian to Heasl as One ACt and as one of the strategies of the National Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC), to provide services to reduce poverty, improve income provide employment opportunities and empower communities despite the COVID-19 crisis. -------ooo-------ooo------ The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) and the Integrated Provincial Health Office marked the World Rabies Day with the series of Free Spay and Neuter and Rabies Vaccination in six municipalities from September 21 to September 29, 2020. -------ooo-------ooo------ The Department of Education (DepEd) launched on September 28 the television-based learning instruction with the Siquijor Island Cable TV Network which features the importance of a digitallyaided instruction as distance learning solution in reaching the most marginalized learners and in ensuring continuity of education. -------ooo-------ooo------ Along wthe virtual aunching of TV-based instruction was the kick-off program for the opening of classes for school year 2020-2021. -------ooo-------ooo------The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), in the implementation of protocols and health measures, said it has provided holding facilities in Larena, Siquijor and Dumaguete ports for trucks and drivers in case they get to spend the night at the port. Unclaimed trucks on board shall be sent back to the port of origin.. -------ooo-------ooo------
#Empowering Communities DISKWENTO CARAVAN: Series of Diskwento Caravan held at the Lazi Social Center, Siquijor Capital Square, and Larena Queengate, an initiative of the Provincial DTI under Dr. Angeline Pauline Gonzalez in partnership with the Provincial Government of Siquijor and the Department of Agriculture thru the officesof the Provincial Agriculture and Veterinary.
First leg of the Diskwento Caravan for the municipalities of Lazi and Maria with Mayors James Monte and Meynard Asok.
The last leg of Diskwento Caravan for the towns of Enrique Villanueva and Larena cluster is conducted at the Larena Queengate Center with a turnover of livelihood kits under the DTI’s Pangkabuhayan sa pagBangon at Ginhawa (PBG) program, to 14 stall owners affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
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‘State of Calamity’ tungod sa COVID-19, giuswag taman 2021
(PIA) -- Aron makagamit pa sa pundo nga gipahat alang sa katalagman ug sa pagpakunhod sa epekto niini, ug subay usab sa rekomendasyon sa National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC), gipatas-an pa ni Presidente Rodrigo Roa Duterte ang pagpailawom sa nasud sa state of calamity tungod sa corona virus disease (COVID). Pinaagi sa Proclamation 1021, nga gilagdaan sa Presidente niadtong Septembre 16, 2020, gidasonan sa pangulo sa nasud ang mandu sa Batakang Balaod nga polisiya sa kagamhanan nga panalipdan ang katungod sa katawhan sa maayong kasanihan. Kahinumduman nga niadtong buwan sa Marso, gipagawas sa Presidente ang Proclamation 929, nga naghabol sa kinatibuk-ang nasud sa State of Calamity sa unom ka buwan, o hangtud nga kini libkason na, o patas-an pa depende sa sitwasyon. Sama sa gitagna, ang pagpataas sa Presidente sa State of Calamity, gisaway gihapon sa mga kritko, kay matud pa, nagpaila kini sa kakuwang sa USA KA TUIG PA. Sa sunod nga usa ka tuig human gilagdaan ni Pres. Rodrigo plano sa kagamhanan sa pagsumpo sa sakit Duterte ang Proclamation 1021, may gahum pa ang mga LGUS sa pagkontrolar ug nga mananakod. pagminitor sa presyo sa mga labing nag-unang paliton, gawas pa nga magpadayon Hinuon, sama sa gihapon, wala usab ang tinabangay alang sa hingpit na nga pagpapapas sa COVID-19. (PIA Bohol/ magsugyot ang mga tigpanaway sa unsay angayan nga buhaton, nga mas maayo pa kay nga ang pagpataas pa sa State of Calamity, nasud gikan sa Septembre 13, 2020, ngadto sa nalantaw sa mga tinugyanan sa NDRRMC. maggahum sa nasudnon ug local nga na sa Septembre 12, 2021. Nunot niini, ang tanang ahensya sa Segun sa bag-ong Proklamasyon, kagamhanan sa paggamit sa ilang napahat bisan pa sa hiniusa nga pagpaningkamot sa nga Quick Response Funds (QRF), segun sa kagamhanan ug mga local nga kagamhanan giaghat nga magpadayon sa pagtanyag sa mga nasudnong kagamhanan ug mga katawhan balaod. Gawas pa nga mahimo na nila nga hinabang ug magtinabangay sa pagsipong sa pagpamaayo pa sa kapasidad sa nasud nga makigbatok sa COVID-19, may namatikdan mas malapig-on pa ang ilang pagpangandam sa mga kahinguhaan aron sa labing dali nga nga padayon pa gihapon ang pagsaka sa mga ug pagpakigbatok sa COVID gamit ang ilang panahon, mapapas na ang hilga sa COVID sa QRF aron pugngan ang pagkatag sa kagaw, nasud. kaso niini. Giaghat usab sa Proklamasyon ang Pinaagi sa pagsandig sa National may gahum pa usab ang mga LGUs sa Disaster and Risk Reduction Act of 2010, ug pagmonitor ug pagkontrolar sa presyo sa mga tanang ahensya nga nagpatuman sa balaod,nga subay sa opisyal nga sugyot sa NDRRMC, batakang panginahanglan, ilabi na sa panahon kauban sa Armadong Kusog sa pagpadayon sa pagpaninguha nga ikapatunhay ang kahapsay kinsa may mas daghang gihuptan nga sa pandemya. Subay niini, pinaagi sa Proklamasyon ug kalinaw sa mga lugar sa nasud ilabi na kasayuran kabahin sa pagpakigbugno sa nasud sa COVID, gipadayag sa proklamasyon 1021, giuswag pa ang State of Calamity sa kadtong apektado sa pandemya. (rahc/PIA-7/
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(PIA) -- Nipagawas og pasidaan sa publiko ang buhatan sa Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency sa Rehiyon 7 (PDEA7) batok sa mga magpailang agents sa ilang ahensya apan mga robbery gang members diay. Matud pa sa pahibalo nga gi-post sa opisyal nga Facebook page sa PDEA-7, mao kini karon ang bag-o nga modus operandi sa mga robbery gangs. Kini human makadawat og taho ang ahensya kalabot sa maong bag-ong modus diin ilahang dalhon sa usa ka tago nga lugar ang ilang mabiktima ug didto tulison. Niabiso ang PDEA-7 sa publiko nga aron makalikay nga mabiktima sa mga magpakaaron ingnon nga mopahigayon og anti-illegal drug operation, pangayoan kini og PDEA ID ug PDEA badge.
Matud pa nga mahimo usab mangita og representante sa media ug elected official aron makumpirmar nga lehitimo gayud ang operasyon. “All PDEA anti-illegal drug operations include the conduct of inventory of evidence seized, which is witnessed by a member of the media and any elected official, pursuant to RA 9165,” (ang tanan nga PDEA Anti-Illegal Drug operations naglakip kanunay sa pag-imbentaryo sa masakmit nga mga ebidensya, nga saksihan gayud sa media ug usa ka napili nga opisyal sa lugar, subay sa RA 9165) matud pa sa pahayag sa ahensya. Alang sa mga makasugat niining maong insidente, mi-awhag ang PDEA-7 nga i-report dayon kini sa pinakaduol nga estasyon sa kapolisan o mo-tawag sa PDEA RO VII sa numerong 0922 689 3786. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
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