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MIMAROPA Region Joins the Nation in Celebrating Nutrition Month! Climate Change Media Awards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Philippines Organized by the Climate Change Commission Philippine Network of Environmental Journalists

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The Climate Change Media Awards honor journalists in the Philippines on their outstanding coverage of climate-related issues and critical role in promoting awareness of climate change through the production of engaging and eye-opening news and current affairs reports. Five awards will be given out: Climate Change Adaptation Awards; Climate Change and Energy Awards; Climate Change and Nature Awards; Climate Change and Disaster Awards; Climate Change Photo Awards. ELIGIBILITY: The competition targets full-time and freelance Filipino journalists and photojournalists working in print, online, radio and television in the Philippines. Filipino stringers and correspondents of foreign news agencies are also eligible to join. Entries are works published or broadcast from October 5, 2 0 12 to Oc t o be r 30, 2 0 13 . S u bm is s io n for en t r ie s IS EXTENDED until October 30, 2013. The five winners will be invited to collect their prize during the Climate Change Week in Manila in November 2013 and at the same time, they will be invited to participate in a Climate Change Media Workshop also during the Climate Change Week. REQUIREMENTS/GUIDELINES: All entries must be submitted electronically - Application forms must be completed in English and submitted to climatechangeawardsph@gmail.com on or before October 15, 2013 Applicants may submit only ONE entry in the competition - Applicants may submit their report in its original language/dialect (provided they include a summary in English of about 500 words) - Series of reports may be submitted but only one will be selected to represent the entire series - Submit PDF versions of printed stories - Television stories may be entered as links to websites where the videos can be viewed. A complete transcript is required - Radio stories may be entered as links to websites where they can be listened to. A complete transcript is required - Online entries may be submitted thru web addresses that are current and publicly accessible or a PDF version of exactly how the material appears online. - Photos should be at least 1600 pixel x 1600 pixel, a maximum size of 5 megabyte and should be uploaded in JPEG format. Entered photos must not be manipulated or digitally enhanced in a way that changes the content and/or context of the image. A caption that describes the event or situation captured in the photograph must be included - The entry should not have been awarded by any other competition or institution before The copyrights of the submitted entries will remain with the contestant. The Commission's usage of the images for its materials shall only be More on page 3...

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Ay...Marinduque Ni: NOEL V. MAGTURO CLIMATE CHANGE...from page 2 with the permission from the copyright owner with corresponding acknowledgement. CATEGORIES • Best in Climate Change and Adaptation – will be given to the best story on efforts to adapt to climate change. The focus of the story can be on any scale – climate change and development; sustainable adaptation policies; how communities and cities adjust to the impacts of climate change. • Best in Climate Change and Disaster – will be given out to the best story on issues connecting climate change and disasters. A story on disaster should ideally examine the impact of climate change in the communities, cities and the whole country. It also highlights the resilience of the country on disasters as well as give solutions and perspectives of those most exposed to the current or future impacts of climate change. • Best in Climate Change and Energy – will be given out to the best story on issues connecting climate change and energy such as use of renewables, sustainable energy, lowcarbon economy and transport, green buildings, communities • Best in Climate Change and Nature – will be given out to the best story that focuses on the impacts of climate change on ecosystems, on the oceans, forest, biodiversity • Best in Climate Change Best Photo – will be given out to the best photo that depicts human and social dimensions of climate change; on photo that represents the impacts or solution to climate change All winners shall receive Php 15,000.00, a certificate and participation in the climate change workshop in Manila. Judges will be looking for entries that: Demonstrates relevance to climate change issues; show thorough reporting; contain a strong story structure and writing style; focus on solutions and the way it translates complex issues for local audiences. A panel of experts will review all the entries. Interested parties may download the Entry Form here.

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CSO assembly sa SJ isinagawa BY: VOLTAIRE N. DEQUINA SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro, (PIA) -- Nagsagawa ng Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Assembly ang Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) sa Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO)sa bayan ng San Jose kamakailan. Ayon kay DILG Municipal Local Government Operation Officer Memviluz Baurile, layunin ng gawain na makabuo ng isang Local Poverty Reduction Action Team (LPRAT) na lilikha ng mga plano na nakatuon upang mabawasan ang kahirapan sa lokal na pamayanan. “Ang grupong ito ang mas nakakaalam ng kalagayan ng ating mga mamayan dahil sila na nasa ibaba”, dagdag ni Baurile. Sa mga dumalong 13 kinatawan ng LPRAT, tatlo sa mga ito ang pinili upang lumagda sa mga plano sa isasagawang bottom-up planning and budgetting para sa taong 2015, na gaganapin sa Nobyembre. Ang tatlong ito ay sina Marcelo Raro para sa basic sector, Jocelyn de Jesus bilang kinatawan ng Pantawid ng Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P’s) at Manilyn Uy bilang kinatawan naman ng Municipal Development Council. Si Raro ang nahalal na co-chair ng LPRAT mula sa hanay ng mga CSOs. Dadaan muna sa isang orientation workshop ang mga kabilang sa LPRAT upang mas maintindihan kung ano ang mga proyektong maari nilang isangguni upang maisama sa BUB 2015. Pangungunahan ito ng Regional Poverty Reduction Action Team na binubuo ng iba’t ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan. Ang pagtatalaga ng LPRAT upang tumukoy sa mga proyektong sasagot sa kahirapan ay bahagi ng national program. Magkakasama sa programang ito ang National Poverty Commission, DILG, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at Department of Budget and Management (DBM). (LBR/VND/PIA4B/OccMin)

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Palawan protected areas receive awards BY: VICTORIA ASUNCION S. MENDOZA PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, (PIA) -- The Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape (MMPL) and the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) - two protected areas (PA) in Palawan received recognition recently for the remarkable and innovative practices in the managing of these areas. The recognition was given recently by the Deptartment of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Protected Area Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) in its 1st Protected Area Awards and Recognition led by DENR Secretary Ramon Paje in a ceremony in Tagaytay City. Declared a PA in 2009, Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape topped the category on Best PA on Partnership with Civil Society. Its programs and strategies include engagements of local communities and civil societies allowing transformation in the lives of the thousands of families in its 120,457 hectares area. Mt. Mantalingahan, the highest peak in Palawan, is home to indigenous Palawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ans. The protected area is within the territorial jurisdiction of five municipalities - Bataraza, Brookeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point, Quezon, Rizal and Sofronio Espanola. The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park was awarded as one of the protected areas in the Philippines with laudable initiatives and innovative practices in environmental protection. Tubbataha bagged the first place in the partnership category for its exemplary work in engaging other government agencies in the total effectiveness of its law enforcement. The Park was also awarded a plaque for being a finalist in the enforcement category of the PAR. (LBR/VSM/PIA4B/ Palawan)

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Puerto Galera hosts travel and culinary event BY: LUIS T. CUETO CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, (PIA) - A cooking competition was recently held in Puerto Galera, participated-in by some 60 restaurants and resorts featuring homegrown recipes using local ingredients like seafoods, vegetables and other native condiments. The Puerto Galera Business and Tourism Enterprises Association (PGBTEA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Oriental Mindoro organized and hosted this event, which is Oriental Mindoro’s “first of its kind” travel and culinary activity, highlighting the food culture of the province to promote Puerto Galera’s unique tourism assets. The food-themed promotional event was dubbed as "Kulinarya at Saya sa Puerto Galera", which stands for Kultura (Culture), Likha (Crafts) at Kulinarya (Culinary). Part of the activity was a guided tour to a Mangyan Village in barangay Aninuan Puerto Galera. The visit provided the invited guests (local/foreign tourists) a glimpse of the ethnic Mangyan culture, heritage and unique craftsmanship. The last day of the event, which was held at the Tamaraw Beach Resort, highlighted an International Food Festival, participated-in by local and foreign-owned resort establishments. It featured a cooking demo of native desserts and the pasalubong showcase of local novelties and souvenir items from 18 local producers, organized by the DTI-Oriental Mindoro Provincial Office. The Pasalubong Showcase, dubbed as “Galing Mindoro OTOP Mini Selling Fair” generated total sales of P18,058.00. (LBR/DTI/LTC/PIA4B/Calapan)

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P3.6M gusali ng paaralan, pinasinayaan BY: DINNES M. MANZO ROMBLON, Romblon, (PIA) --- Pinasinayaan kamakailan ang gusali ng Romblon East Central School (RECS), na nagkakahalaga ng P3.6M mula sa ponding ipinagkaloob ng Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Ayon kay RECS school principal Joseph G. Menorca, sinimulan ang konstruksiyon ng Pagcor silid aralan project noong Enero at mayroon itong limang classrooms. Malaking tulong aniya sa mga mag-aaral ng nasabing paaralan ang pagkakaloob ng Pagcor ng bagong gusali dahil hindi na magsisiksikan ang mga batang ito sa mga lumang classrooms. Nagpapasalamat rin ng malaki si Menorca sa pamunuan ng Pagcor sapagkat bukas palad itong tumulong sa kanilang paaralan at agad aniyang tumugon ito sa kanilang kahilingan. Pinasasalamatan rin ng buong pamunuan ng RECS ang pagtulong ni Sangguniang Bayan member Orly Magano na tumulong sa pamamagitan ng pagliham at pagasikaso ng rekitos ng Pagcor. Ito ang nagsilbing daan upangmaipatayo ang eskwelahan. Inaanyayahan din nilang dumalo ang mga magulang at mag-aaral ng RECS upang saksihan ang blessing at inauguration ng PAGCOR building at personal na makita ang loob ng gusali. Nagsidalo sa pasinaya ang mga matataas na opisyal na lalawigan na kinabibilangan nina Congressman Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona, Schools Division Superintendent Raul M. Marin, Governor Eduardo C. Firmalo, Vice Governor Jose R. Riano, Romblon Mayor Gerard S. Montojo, Vice Mayor Mariano M. Mateo, SB Member Orly Magano, Public Schools District Supervisor Baltazar C. Mazo at PTA President Willard B. Martos.(LBR/DM/PIA-IVB/Romblon)

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DTI Romblon nagsagawa ng fish processing training sa bayan ng Calatrava BY: DINNES M. MANZO CALATRAVA, Romblon, (PIA) --- Matagumpay na isinagawa ng Department of Trade and Industry ang dalawang araw na pagsasanay sa pagpoproseso ng isda (fish processing) sa Brgy. Talisay, Calatrava, Romblon kamakailan. Sa pamumuno ni DTI-Provincial Director Rodolfo J. Mariposque, Sinabi ni Mary Grace H. Fontelo, Information Officer ng DTI-Romblon na layunin ng DTI na maturuan ang mga mangingisda o ilang indibidwal kung paano maiproseso ang kanilang mga nahuhuling isda upang hindi masayang ang sobrang huli, malinis na maipreserba ito sa ibang anyo at maibenta pa rin sa mga pamilihan. Ang mga nagsilbing lecturer sa nasabing training ay mula sa Romblon State University na kinabibilangan nina Diwane M. Muyo at Emily F. Muyo. Tinalakay ng mga ito kung paano linisin ang isda, ang tamang paghahanda at mga paraan sa paggawa ng tinapa gayundin kung paano gumawa ng sardinas at ang tamang paglalagay ng kanilang produkto sa lata (fish canning). Upang may iba pang karagdagang pagkakakitaan ang mga tao sa naturang lugar, itinuro rin sa mga nagsidalo kung paano ang paggawa ng polvoron at kropek. Ayon kay Brgy. Captain, Rebecca M. Fajarillo, malaking tulong sa kanyang mga nasasakupan ang pagkakaroon ng ganitong uri ng training dahil mayroong alternatibong hanapbuhay ang kanyang mga kababayan. Ani Fajarillo, natuwa umano si Mayor Robert “Bong” Fabella sa pagsasanay na ginawa ng DTI para mga mamamayan ng Brgy. Talisay at nangako itong magbibigay ng suportang pinansiyal na isang milyong piso para sa pagtatayo ng “Common Service Facilty for the fish processing.” Layon ng alkalde na makumbinsi ang publiko na pataasin ang produksiyon at tangkilin ng mas nakararami ang kanilang sariling produkto.(LBR/DM/PIA-IVB/Romblon)

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Certificate of Participation was given to Mr. Noel V. Magturo, PSciJourn Marinduque Chapter President (right), by Mr. Ardy Larga, MTC President. (left)

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Mud crab, the most important for culture in the Philippines

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By: Estrella Z. Gallardo, PSciJourn MegaManila The mud crab is the most important crab for culture in the Philippines. It is a scavenger and cannibalistic being. It preys on small fish, soft-shelled shrimps, clams, and on smaller and weaker crabs. It digs into the mud at low tide and move about in search for food during high tide. It is also known as a serrated swimming crab or mangrove crab because it inhabits muddy bottoms, mangrove areas, and river mouths. It is widely found in Asia and in Indo-Pacific Region. The classification of mud crabs in the Philippines is still uncertain. Red, green, brown, and spine species are found in various parts of the country. The most widely caught species is the grayish green or purplish brown S. serrata. This is an active and aggressive species characterized by a fan-shaped and smooth carapace with six spines between the eyes. Mud crab belong to the genus Scylla which has at least three known species in the Philippines – Scylla serrata Forsskal 1775; S. Oceanica Dana 1852; S. Tranquebarica Fabricius 1778; and in a variety of S. serrata var. paramamosain. They are distinguished by color, patterns, relative size, spines, chromosomes, form, gamete development, and preferred habitats. S. oceanica is commonly called the king crab or ‘bulik’ in tagalog and ‘manginlawod’ in Visayan. It is the largest among the mud crab species in the country. In the Philippines, crab seeds are abundant in Catarman Samar, Aparri, Cagayan; Bulan, Sorsogon; Masbate and Camarines Sur. Identified as collecting areas are in Panay Island, Borotoc Nuevo and Dumangas, Iloilo; Pontevedra, Capiz; and New Washington, Aklan. Other areas include the provinces of Negros Occidental, Camarines Norte, Bataan, Lanao, Zamboanga, and Misamis. Mud crab farming, at present is still dependent on the wild for its source of seeds. Mud crab juveniles, weighing 10-40 g or 5-20 cm carapace breadth are available throughout the year (with peak, during May to September). They are caught in the mangrove areas in estuaries waters with grill nets, baited traps (‘bintol’), fish traps and hooks, bamboo cages (‘pangal’ or ‘bobo’), scissor nets (‘sakag’), baited lines with scoop net, and fish corals (‘baklad’). From the source, the crablets are placed in pandan bags, with 500 to 600 pcs./ bag for transport to the culture site. MONOCULTURE OF MUD CRABS: In the monoculture of mud crab, only one species is grown. Crablets weighing 5 to 20 g each are stocked in ponds at rates of 12,000 – 15,000 pcs/ha. During culture, water depth in the pond is maintained at 80-120 cm. Feeds in the farm of trash fish, mussel meat, and shrimps pellets are given 2 to 3 times daily at a feeding rate of 5% of crab body weight per day. After a culture period of 4-6 months, the male crab weights 0.7 – 1.2 kg/pc while the female weighs 0.5 – 0.7 kg/pc. Average survival rate of crabs range from 60 to 80%. Mud crab culture can be carried out in brackish ponds or cages and pens in mangrove areas, nipa swamps or estuaries shallows which are free from pollutants and where water exchange is good. Water depth should be maintained at 80-130 cm. In brackish ponds, the soil should be sandy clay loam or clay loam with a rich organic matter base. An adequate supply of food quality water all year round coming directly from the sea or tidal water is required .During high tide, the pond areas should be filled with water to a depth of at least 60 cm. When drain at neap tide, the pond bottom could be exposed completely. During summer months, a fresh water source may be needed to adjust the pond water salinity to a level favorable for the growth of cultured species. POLYCULTURE OF MUD CRABS: The pond preparation for crab monoculture is the same employed for milkfish and shrimp culture, thereby making use of another culture method called the multi-species or polyculture of mud crab with milkfish and shrimps. The pond preparation for this method is the same in monoculture. About 1,500 to 5,000 crablets are stocked together with 10,000 – 30,000 shrimp postlarvae per hectare. About 250-350 milkfish fingerlings are page 11

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The Chocolate Hills viewing tower has collapsed. Photo: @tokyodrastic

Above photo: Loboc Church in Bohol collapsed. Photo: Robert Michael Poole @tokyodrastic Left: A 400-year old tower now in ruins. Photo: @tokyodrastic

Landslide in a Chocolate Hill. Photo: @tokyodrastic

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Tulong puhunan para sa mga kababaihan, ipinagkaloob ng pamahalaang lokal BY: LUIS T. CUETO CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro, (PIA) – Ipinagkaloob ng pamahalaang panglungsod dito ang tulong puhunan para sa mga kababaihan ng Rural Improvement Club (RIC) ng barangay Comunal, kamakailan. Ang nasabing tulong puhunan ay kinapapalooban ng mga proyektong kaugnay sa swine dispersal, money lending, at paggawa ng mga dishwashing liquid. Ayon kay Mayette Laygo, presidente ng RIC-Comunal, isang malaking tulong para sa kanilang samahan ang iba’t ibang livelihood programs na ipinagkakaloob ng pamahalaan upang maitaas ang antas ng kanilang pamumuhay. Dahil dito, lalo pang palalakasin ng pamahalaang panglungsod sa tulong ng City Technology and Livelihood Developmjent Center ang iba’t ibang pangkabuhayan na magtataguyod sa sektor ng kababaihan. Idinagdag pa ng punong lungsod ang balakin ng kanyang administrasyon na makapagbigay ng skills training na magpapalawak sa kanilang kaalaman hinggil sa mga nabanggit na proyekto. (LBR/CIO/LTC/PIA4B/Calapan) MUD CRABS….FROM PAGE 9 stocked one month later. During culture, the water depth, feed and feeding requirements are also followed as in the monoculture method with the same culture period and almost the same weighs of male and female crab weights kg/pc. Average survival of crabs ranges from 60 to 70%. A t harvest, the shrimps weigh about 30-35 g/pc with survival rates of 70-85% while milkfish weigh 250-350 g/pc with survival rates of 9095%. Harvesting is done through the use of traps or by hand just like that in the monoculture. MUDCRAB FATTENING: Thin crabs weighing 150-175 g/pc are fattened for better prices in the market. They are placed in cages made of bamboo matting lined with nets at the bottom to prevent their escape during culture, at a recommended culture area pond of 480-m, divided into four units (120 m/unit). A cage measuring 0.68x1.37x0.22 m is divided into 18 cubicles with each cubicle stocked with a crab. Feeds that include trash fish, ‘kuhol’ and mussel meat (supplemental feeding) is given thrice daily (early morning and late afternoon) at 5% of the crab’s average body weight. Small crustaceans, animal entrails, kitchen left-over, and grilled coconut meat are sometimes given. Fattening usually last for 1015 days or when the crab reaches 250-350 g/ pc. For more information, please contact: PCAARRD Los Banos, Laguna at Tel. Nos.: (049) 536-0015 to 20; 536-5907; Fax Nos.: (049) 536-0016/536-7922; Email: pcarrd@pcarrd.dost.gov.ph; or website: http:// www.pcarrd.dots.gov.ph/.

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15,000 health cards, ipamamahagi sa Calapan BY: LUIS T. CUETO CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro, (PIA) – Target ng pamahalaang lungsod ang makapamahagi sa 15,000 benepisyaryong ng City Health Card sa Calapan. Ang health card ay isang tulong ng pamahalaang lokal upang matiyak na abot-kaya ang mga gastusin pagdating sa usaping pangkaligtasan at pangkalusugan ng mga mahihirap na mamamayan. Kaugnay nito, nagdaos ang City Health Card Office sa bawat barangay sa lungsod ng oryentasyon, validation at rehistrasyon na kasalukuyang patuloy na isinasagawa. Ayon kay Julie Paduada, program manager ng City Health Card, target nilang magkaroon ng higit 100 indigent family beneficiaries kada barangay na aabot nga sa kabuuang 15,000 beneficiaries sa buong lungsod. Ayon kay Mayor Arnan C. Panaligan, adhikain niyang isulong ang maayos na nutrisyon sa mga mamamayan ng lungsod kasabay ang pagpapababa ng malnutrition rate. Dagdag ng punong lungsod, prayoridad niya ang nasabing programa sapagkat naniniwala siyang mas magiging produktibo ang mga Calapeño kung sila ay malusog at walang iniindang anumang karamdaman. Ayon pa rin kay Panaligan, hindi man 100 porsyentong makakaiwas sa sakit ang bawat isa, maganda aniya na masigurong may sapat na aruga mula sa lokal na pamahalaan ang mga mamamayang higit na nangangailangan pagdating sa pagpapagamot. Ilan sa mga benepisyong matatanggap ng mga City Health Card Holders ay ang diskwento pagdating sa mga medical test gaya ng x-ray at mga laboratory test, professional fee at gamot. Ang naturang city halth card ay maaaring gamitin sa pitong ospital sa lungsod ng Calapan. Ang nasabing mga ospital ay ang mga sumusunod: Oriental Mindoro Provincial Hospital, Ma. Estrella General Hospital, MMG Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Luna Goco Medical Center, SMV Hospital at Children’s Hospital. Ayon pa sa punong lungsod, ang muling pagbibigay ng city health card ay layong maipaabot sa bawat mamamayan ang de-kalidad na health insurance at kaakibat na serbisyong medikal. (LBR/CIO/LTC/PIA4B/Calapan)

Palawan intensifies campaign against human trafficking BY: VICTORIA ASUNCION S. MENDOZA PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, (PIA) -- In an effort to intensify campaign against trafficking in persons in Palawan, the provincial government spearheaded the holding of a seminar-workshop yesterday attended by members of the provincial Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT). The seminar-workshop was administered by a team from the Department of Justice (DOJ) headed by Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Joselita C. Mendoza. Partnering with DOJ in the conduct of the seminar-workshop is the Provincial Legal Office headed by Atty. Joshua Bolusa. The two-day activity discussed salient features of Republic Act No. 9208 or “Anti-Human Trafficking in Persons Act” and the recent Republic Act No. 10364 or the “Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012,” which was enacted for a stronger anti-human trafficking measure. Under the RA 10364, disclosure of the identities and circumstances of human trafficking offenders is already allowed. It also looked at the present situation of trafficking in persons in the national level and to zero in on the provincial situation. Palawan and Puerto Princesa City have had human trafficking cases particularly in southern Palawan taking the so-called “backdoor” to Malaysia. To address the need for a unified provincial strategy to combat human trafficking, the seminar -workshop formulated the Provincial Strategic Action Plan for 2014-2016 based on identified strengths and weaknesses of the IACAT. Palawan Governor Jose Chaves Alvarez opened the activity yesterday with a brief message where he said that it is important for all agencies concerned to put their acts together and to cooperate with one another to fight the problem. With a vast coastline, he said that cooperation and vigilance of the agencies and communities should be underscored. He said that the root of human trafficking is economics and poverty and that for Palawan, his administration is addressing this with his I-HELP (Infrastructure-Health, Education, Livelihood and Protection of Environment) agenda. Executive Assistant Steve Riva of the Office of the DOJ Undersecretary, who spoke on the functions of the IACAT, underscored the importance of a pro-active council with supportive members to win the battle against human trafficking. Madeline Cayanan of the DSWD-Palawan talked about the interventions of the DSWD for the victims, and their experiences in the implementation of the anti-human trafficking law. To date, their records registered 40 cases of human trafficking in the province since 2008 to present. The activity was participated-in by members of IACAT composed of the Provincial/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Offices, Philippine National Police (PNP), Provincial Health Office, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) at Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Provincial/ Municipal Planning and Development Offices, Provincial & Municipal Budget Offices, P/MSWDO, Philippine Maritime, Port Police, Coastguard, Aviation Security Group, Philippine Marines, Philippine Navy, Bantay Palawan, Bantay Puerto, Civil Service Commission, DepEd Palawan, City at Provincial Prosecutor’s Office. (LBR/VSM/PIA4B/Palawan)

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