The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) facilitated a coordination meeting on Local Council for the Welfare and Protection of Children (PCWPC) and Provincial Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children (PCAT-VAWC) to discuss concerning the welfare of women and children.
DOST grants One Heart Homemakers Assoc with labeling design on tablea products eligible as a beneficiary for a government project. Members of OHHA initially received from MAO Siquijor bags of fertilizers and packs of vegetable seedlings to start their backyard gardening in lieu of the “Food Always In The Home” (FAITH) Subsequently,program.OHHA was registered with the Department of Labor and Employment in June 2021. OHHA then submitted a project proposal for its tablea production. (Jose Aldous Rubi Arbon II)
STARBOOKS now in SAC’s 5 Catholic schools
The Technical Education and skills Development Authority commenced on May 30, the Provincial Skills Competition at Lazi Technical Institute, Tigbawan, Lazi, Siquijor. The activity offered a chance to showcase by the young TVET graduates and ambassadors the skills and the training they have attended. This will develop their confidence that leads to greater efficiency and productivity in the world of work, said Provincial Director Fletcher Gumahad. --ooo0ooo The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-7), in partnership with LGU Larena, distributed Nego-Karts to 21 identified vendors in Larena last May 27, 2022 at the Queengate Center. The NegoKart or “Negosyo sa Kariton” is a project under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) to help ambulant vendors in making their livelihood undertakings grow into profitable and sustainable business.
Farmers and Fisherfolks Month boasts bountiful local harvest
The turn over of the DOST check in Assisi High School was attended by de la Peńa together with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ramon Duran, Ph.D. - (School Director), Rev. Fr. Leonardo Tan (Finance Officer), Mary Joy Cuevas (Librarian AHS), Glende Paquera (Assisi High School principal), Jean Paquera (SACS bookkeeper and focal person of STARBOOKS of SACS). (Jose Aldous Rubi Arbon II)
also brought home three piglets in the raffle draw sponsored by Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO).
DisplayCAPTIONS:ofagricultural products during culmination of Farmers and Fisherfolks Month celebration at the Provincial Agriculturist Office Compound in Helen, Larena, Siquijor. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor) “It is with profound gratitude that I express my appreciation to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through Engr. Mario de la Peńa for equipping each of our five Catholic Schools with STARBOOKS, a digital library on science and technology,” said School Director Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ramon Duran of the Siquijor Association of Catholic Schools.On May 2, 2022, DOST Region 7 through Provincial Science and Technology Director in Siquijor Engr. Mario de la Peńa awarded the Siquijor Association of Catholic Schools a Grants-In-Aid (GIA) intervention nominated as “Science and Technology Support to Siquijor Association of Catholic Schools (SACS) Through E-Learning and Community S & T Education.”TheSACS is an association of five Catholic schools in Siquijor under the Diocese of Dumaguete.
It is composed of Assisi High School, Siquijor, Siquijor; Saint John High School, San Juan, Siquijor; Saint Isidore the Farmer Catholic School, Lazi, Siquijor; Ave Maria Academy, Maria, Siquijor, and; Saint Vincent Academy, Larena, Siquijor. “In a certain way, we help the five schools of SACS in increasing their library holdings for the benefit of their faculty, staff, students, and those residents living nearby who are interested in upgrading their interest in science and technology, and for encouraging meaningful activities within their campuses in consonance with their mandate of promoting wholistic Catholic formation,” said de la Peńa. Glende Paquera and Jayfhel Pagente, principals of Assisi High School and Ave Maria Academy, shared the same sentiment: “This STARBOOKS of DOST is an excellent idea. With our schools offering STEM strand in Senior High curriculum, STARBOOKS would facilitate the research undertakings of our students. More so, this will pave way in creating a culture of pursuing and upgrading knowledge in science and technology among students and teachers as well.”
The Province of Siquijor culminated the month-long celebration of Farmers and Fisherfolks Month with a display of bountiful harvest from farmers and fisherfolks. With more than 300 attendees, employees from the agriculture sector, farmers, and fisherfolks gather at the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist grounds to witness and participate the activity that started with a motorcade. Various vegetable and fruit products like onion, watermelon, squash, dragon fruit, cucumber, etc., and seafood products were sold at an affordable price, replicating the concept of KADIWA ni Ani at Kita. Farmers and fisherfolks from the six municipalities also showcased their singing and dancing, and poetry talents. Three lucky winners have
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Governor and Congressmanelect Zaldy Villa graced the activity to personally compliment the attendees and recognized them for their continuous effort to make food available to every Siquijodnon, adding that he himself is a farmer.Villa said it is the intention of his leadership to further promote backyard gardening and reduce prices of agricultural commodities. He also expressed his gratitude to the Department of Agriculture for its colossal support to empower farmers and fisherfolks to increase productivity and profitability.
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has granted One Heart Homemakers Association with a labeling assistance on its homemade tablea products on May 6, 2022. One Heart Homemakers Association (OHHA) is a group of mothers in their late 20s and early 60s from Candanay Sur, Siquijor organized on Feb. 6, 2021 by the Siquijor Municipal Agriculturist Office (MAO) with the aim of making OHHA
Provincial Science and Technology Director in Siquijor Engr. Mario de la Peña (3rd from left) during the awarding of STARBOOKS intervention to the Siquijor Assocation of Catholic Schools on May 2, 2022 at Assisi High School, Siquijor. (DOST)
SP Members Hon. Leonardo Lingcay and Hon. Jaime Balesco also complimented the farmers and fisherfolks and promised for their continuous support to the agriculture laboriousalsoManginsayVeterinarianCoritico,AgriculturistProvincialsector.EmigdioProvincialDr.Jheaintheirmessageacknowledgedtheworksoffarmers and fisherfolks in ensuring food security in the island province of sustainability,infarmersrecognizedAnulacion,CenterResearchDA-SiquijorSiquijor.andDevelopmentOIC,ChiefRodolfolikewise,theroleofandfisherfolksensuringfoodsecurity,availability, and affordability. The activity was spearheaded by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, Provincial Veterinary Office with the DA-Provincial Agricultural Technology Coordinating office, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Municipal Agricultural Offices. Also present were personnel from the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) , Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), National Irrigation Administration (NIA), and Department of Trade and Industy (DTI) (mjb/DA-PATCO)
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Asia to enjoy the services of Starlink broadband service.
The first ultrasound-guided jugular vein catheter insertion was done last May 30 at the Siquijor Provincial Hospital which is a first in the Province of Siquijor.This is a breakthrough in our local health system as patients would no longer have to seek consult or treatment from neighboring islands. This is true on similar procedures as well. In the near future, more and more services shall be offered to Siquijodnons.
Ang tulo ka mga mananaog naka dawat og plague of recognition ug cash prize nga nagkantidad ug 3,000 pesos. Sila makigkupetensya sa Regional Gawad Saka Search karong tuiga. Kini nga aktibidad mapasigarbuhon nga ni-ila sa kakugi sa atuhang mga hinigugmang maguuma ug mangingisda nga maoy naningkamot aron mahatagan kitag pagkaon sa matag adlaw. “Ang mga farmers nato mao ang atong true heroes. Heroes nga maoy gapakaon nato by ensuring food security, food availability, food affordability ug food sustainability bisan paman sa atung gisagubang nga kakulian sa pandemya.” Matud pa ni Mr. Gregolito Bunado (ACCIIIPATCO)Masaligon usab ang mga natahasang ahensya nga padayon silang mosuporta sa atuhang mga mag-uuma pina-agi sa pagpatuman og pag-aproba sa mga takos nga mga programa aron mas mahimong produktibo ug maka sustinar pa kini hilabi na sa mga kakulian nga atung gisagubang karon ug sa mga atuha pang e-sagubang sa umaabot. (Nova Christelle B. Duhaylungsod)
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Atol sa selebrasyon sa Farmers and Fisherfolk nga ang tema “Modernisasyon at Industriyalisasyon tungo sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita” sa bulan sa Mayo, ang probinsya sa Siquijor mipahigayon ug aktibidad alang sa atong mga mag-uuma ug mga mangingisda aron hatagag pasidungog ang ilang kontribusyon sa pagpalambo ug papagtubo sa lokal nga sector sa agrikultura pinaagi sa ilang kakugi. Ang maong aktibidad gipahigayon sa Provincial Agriculturist Office Compound nga anaa nahimutang sa barangay Helen, Larena, Siquijor. Kini nagmalampuson pinaagi sa pagtinabangay nga ma-organisa sa Provincial Agriculturist Office, Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), Department of Agriculture (DA) Provincial Agricultural Technology Coordinating Office (DA-PATCO) ug Provincial Fishery Office. Nagsugod ang maong aktibidad pinaagi sa motorcade ug gisundan sa ribbon cutting nga gi tambungan sa mga pangulo sa nagkalain-laing ahensya. Apil usab sa maong aktibidad ang paghatag og ganti kang Mr. Juray Omisol isip usa ka outstanding young farmer sa isla sa Siquijor tungod sa iyang sulondon og makabag-o nga pamaagi sa pagpatubo sa mga
The Starlink provides a lowEarth orbit satellite system designed to deliver broadband internet connectivity with speeds between 100 to 200 Megabits per second (Mbps) especially in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged areas (GIDA) sites where laying fiber cables are difficult. “The DICT will continue to find ways to make the accreditation process faster, more convenient, and will provide policy support to companies like Starlink,” Caintic said. A representative from Starlink acknowledged the initiatives of DICT especially in welcoming new players that will improve and expand the country’s internet connectivity.
The Bonga Waling-Waling Rural Improvement Club. Ang Hugpong sa Makugihong Magbalaol sa Cang-asa, giila isip usa ka outstanding Community-based Enterprise. Ang maong hugpong sa magbalaol nagsugod pa adtong tuig dosmel-desenoybe nga naay labaw sa singkwenta ka myembro. Ang grupo nagkonsentrar sa corn-peanut production project nga giniyahan sa Department of Agriculture Special Area of Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD7). Nangahas usab ang maong grupo sa paghimo ug lokal nga produkto sa ilahang mais nga gitawag ug “kapeng mais”. Ang Bonga Waling-Waling Rural Improvement Club gi mugna sa puro babayi nga myembro nga nagkonsentrar sa produksyon sa kamoteng kahoy, kamote ug mani nga nahimong dalan sa paghatag gahum sa mga kababayin-an pinaagi sa ilahang pagtinabangay sa pagpalambo sa produksyon sa agrikutura sa lokalidad.
Caintic also encouraged other tech companies to expand their presence locally as it vowed to support them with policies so they can help in accelerating the Philippines’ digital transformation.“Weare in the right direction. Let us continue what we have started and let us work towards our common goal of providing faster and secure connectivity for everyone,” Caintic added. The DICT Department Circular No. 001, s. 2022 rationalizes, streamlines and liberalizes the registration, regulation, and monitoring of qualified Satellite Systems Providers or Operators (SSPOs) to quicken their participation. (JAFD/PIA-IDPD)
As the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) continues its plans on further improving telecommunications and internet connectivity, the Philippines welcomes tech visionary Elon Musk’s Starlink. In a statement on Sunday, the DICT thru the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) gave the green light to allow Starlink, the satellite internet provider to begin offering its services in the country.DICT Acting Secretary Emmanuel Rey “Manny” R. Caintic said the Philippines is scheduled to be the first country in Southeast
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