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BRIEFING ON ‘LEARNER REFERENCE NUMBER’ CONDUCTED
Friday 14th of September 2012
BUTUAN CITY, Sept 14 (PIA) -- The Department of Education through DepEd Order No. 22, series of 2012, adopted the use of a unique Learner Reference Number (LRN) in order to facilitate the tracking of students and their performance.
This was said during an orientation conducted by National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) to members of the Social Development Committee of the Caraga Regional Development Council held recently in one of the local convention centers here.
Engr. Mitchelle Castillon of the NEDA Caraga said the LRN provides timely and accurate data about the learners and tracks the progress of learners.
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03Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 3 (PIA) -- With its continuing effort to improve public service delivery, citizens may now access the CCB via SMS by sending a text message to 090-888-16565. The government's central helpline, which is dubbed as Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) is accessible nationwide by dialing 1-6565 using PLDT, Smart, and Digital landlines, Mondays to Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each call to 1-6565 is charged P5 plus VAT. Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairman Francisco T. Duque III sai...
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02Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 2 (PIA) -- The filing of applications for the April 14 CSC Career Service Professional and Sub-Professional written examinations is now open. Applications are now accepted nationwide in all Civil Service Commission (CSC) regional and field offices until February 28 with examination fee of P500 for both levels of written exam. However, the CSC reminds all concerned that the application period may be closed any time before said date once these offices have reached its quota.The...
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16Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, March 16 (PIA) -- In response to transparency and accountability program of the present administration, the regional office of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) here said, with the implementation of its computer-based system on recording of the members’ payments, they can assure that their records will be updated from time to time. In a radio interview with Parley Buyan, PhilHealth-Caraga information officer, the computer-based recording...
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24Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 24 (PIA) –- A booming economy, a burgeoning population, and a positive outlook can now sustain plane flights in this province. The maiden flight of the Mid-Sea Express from Tandag Airport to Cebu City was a success. According to Antonio Haguisan Jr., general sales agent (GSA), the 19-seater commercial aircraft had its flight on Saturday, April 14. Optimistic for a continued service with the support of the people of Surigao, Haguisan said that the plane...
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26Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 26 (PIA) -- A total of 28 local government units in the Caraga Region received today the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) from Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo during the conduct of the region-wide Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness. In the provincial level, the Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Norte qualified for the Seal of Good Housekeeping and received the PCF amounting to P7 million each. Also, five local government units (LGU) from the city level, Cab...
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16Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 17 (PIA) -- In celebration of the 26th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) – Office for Special Concerns will hold the Pilipinas Natin Balangayan Forum in two different schools here today. According to PCOO Undersecretary for Special Concerns Jose Mari Oquiñena, this is part of the activities set for the month-long celebration. Usec. Oquiñena also said the forum, ...
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21Sep2012CEBU CITY, Sept 20 (PIA) -- Youth volunteers of SERVE, a community service organization based in Ireland, have visited this city and stayed for three weeks in the Bajau community under the care of Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.’s (RAFI) Bajau Integrated Area Development Project (BIAD-P) in Sitio Puntod, Alaska Mambaling, Cebu City. During their immersion, SERVE’s three Irish adult leaders and 13 youth assisted in the fabrication of ICEB bricks for the housing quads, in holding classes for p...
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26Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, August 26 (PIA) -- The Regional Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) for the Agusan River Basin Management has kicked-off the convergence of Local Government Units (LGUs), Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers (DRRMOs), Regional Line Agencies (RLAs), the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) of Regions 11 and 13. The alliance building was held recently at the Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, this city. The Department of the Interior and...
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04May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 4 (PIA) -- To mold student leaders’ perspective on good governance and enhance their leadership strategies, the Philippine Higher Education Student Government Leadership Training Program (PHESGLTP) will be held on May 5-7, 2012 at the Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center, this city. This said event is spearheaded by the Caraga Youth Leaders’ Network (CYLN) Incorporated and Institute for Youth Development Affairs of the Philippine (IYDAP) in cooperation with Butuan City Tou...
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26Mar2012MANILA, Mar. 26 (PIA) -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to update the service records of more than 24,000 DepEd employees in the region. “As the computation of retirement benefit and loans is based on the length of service, it is important to update and reconcile the records of our DepEd-ARMM members to ensure they will receive the corre...
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17Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 17 (PIA) -- Voters who have registered more than once even in different places can now be traced by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) through the National List of Registered Voters (NLRV), a computer-based system whose centralized database is stored in COMELEC Central Office, Manila. According to Jeffrey Callo, computerized voter’s technician of COMELEC-Agusan del Norte, a qualified voter who will register in their office will be registered after veri...
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02Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 2 (PIA) -- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Dir. Gen. Joel Villanueva planes in today here and will proceed to Agusan del Sur School of Arts and Trades at Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur to officially witness at the ground level the production of armchairs, which is actually an output of the vaunted partnership and collaboration between and among the agencies of TESDA, Department of Education DepEd), Department of Environment and Natural Resou...
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19Jul2012SURIGAO CITY, July 19 (PIA) -- Good governance and sound fiscal management highlighted the accomplishment report of Governor Sol Matugas delivered Wednesday, July 18 at the provincial convention center, this city. In her second State of the Province Address (SOPA), Matugas focused on how the present administration transformed the previous state of the province into a world-class functioning, efficient and achievement-laden delivery of public services under the HEALS agenda (Health, Education & ...
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26Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 26 (PIA) -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo today said the government is serious in curbing illegal logging and mining activities in Caraga Region. In today's press conference held in one of the local convention centers here, Robredo emphasized that in order for these illegal activities to stop, the government has been coordinating with the security forces such as the Philippine National Police (PNP). The DILG chief also pointed out that those who are in...
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04Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- Following the ceremonial turnover of school armchairs Friday morning at the covered court of Butuan Central Elementary School (BCES) here, local officials of the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Sur, as well from this city are thankful to the Aquino administration for coming up with the “PNoy Bayanihan Project." In their short messages during the ceremony proper, Agusan del Norte Governor Erlpe John Amante, Agusan del Sur First District C...
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28Sep2012Juanito P. Banzon, who hails from Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, and is the second child among three siblings in the family, had dreamed of finishing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEED). Thus, when he graduated from high school in March 2005, he went straight to Saint Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT) in Butuan City and enrolled in the BSEED course. As a diligent guy, Banzon burned the midnight oil over the next three and a half years gradually inching closer ...
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05Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 5 (PIA) -- The city government here is now preparing for the evaluation for the National Literacy Awards. According to Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr., the city government has instructed concerned personnel to prepare the necessary documents for the evaluation as the national evaluators are coming here next week. Amante said the city government is nominated under the Outstanding Local Government Unit award category. This award shall be given to city and municipal LGUs that have d...
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19Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 19 (PIA) -- Awardees of this year’s Regional Gawad KALASAG received cash prize and plaque of appreciation on Friday at the Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort here. The Gawad KALASAG stands for KAlamidad at Sakuna LAbanan SAriling Galing ang Kaligtasan or Fight for Calamity and Accidents, Self Excellence for safety. The activity is spearheaded by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) chaired by Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga Regional Direct...
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07Nov2012Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and is being used by cells to utilize sugar for energy production. The classical symptoms for diabetes mellitus are frequent urination, increased thirst and increased hunger. Diabetes has two main types, Types 1 and 2. Type 1 diabetes results fr...
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04Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- Emmanuel Joel Villanueva of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Friday pointed out that the PNoy Bayanihan project is not only anti-corruption campaign of the Aquino administration but also a campaign for education. According to Villanueva, the project was conceptualized after Sec. Ramon Paje of the Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) presented a report during a cabinet meeting in Malacañan Pal...
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23May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) –- Serving as mediator between two disagreeing parties (complainant and respondent), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga briefed consumer organizations on the overview of the Republic Act No. 9285 or the “Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004.” This was held Tuesday at the Bishop Juan de dios Pueblos Hall here during the 1st Regional Consumer Assembly and was attended by some 50 representatives of consumer organizations in different local gover...
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27Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 27 (PIA) -- As the Philippine government continues its efforts to provide better opportunities to Filipinos to address poverty, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) launched its TESDA Specialista Technopreneurship Program (TSTP) on Thursday in Cabadbaran City. In his message, TESDA Deputy Director General Atty. Teodoro Pascua emphasized that with TESDA, everyone who wants to land a job has choices. “Through the skills trainings provided by TES...
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03Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- To prevent possible entry of “double dead” meats, officials and personnel of the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) is closely monitoring all entrance and exit points in Caraga Region. NMIS-Caraga Regional Director Desiderio Julaton directed all NMIS personnel to strengthen their monitoring so that such illegal transporting of “double dead” meats will not happen in the province. Julaton said the situation is not alarming...
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07Feb2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, 7 Feb. (PIA) -- Surigao del Sur is one of the top 10 provinces in the country that will receive P4,000,000 reward being an Agri-Pinoy Awardee on Friday, February 10, at Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). According to Governor Johnny Pimentel, this was due to the “good performance” through the implementation of programs and projects that contributed to the increase in rice production in the province. Pimentel told Capi...
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09May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 9 (PIA) -- A fire which allegedly started on the third floor of a three-storey building killed 17 sales ladies of a jeans store. According to reports, the fire started at around 3:45 a.m. where the three-storey building where establishments such as NOVO Jeans Store, Smart Wireless, Saint Peter's Office, Ayala Life Insurance, Digi-Life cell phone store, Western Union, and a badminton court were housed. Junel Albuelo, store guard on duty, said stay-in personnel of NOVO store wer...
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19Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 19 (PIA) -- It used to be that all sugars came from cane and nobody knew any better. But with the changing lifestyle and the rise of specific diseases caused by food, there is today a concerted effort to plan what one eats. “The nipa sugar production is a good potential to boost the economy of Caraga Region,” said Foundation for Rural Enterprise and Ecology Development of Mindanao (FREEDOM) Executive Director Antonio Peralta during a recent roundtable discussi...
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22Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 22 (PIA) -- Vowing to carry out a pro-active responsive service, the leadership of the state pension fund, Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) met with stakeholders here recently. Daniel Lacson Jr., GSIS chairman of the Board of Trustees and Robert G. Vergara, president and general Manager, held a dialogue with more than 200 of its stakeholders who included local government officials, government employees, pensioners, and retirees. The consult...
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03Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 3 (PIA) -- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) conducted today its 6th board meeting in the city. In a statement, MinDA officials said the board meeting is held for the first time here, to coincide with the largest annual gathering of Mindanao business leaders, the 21st Mindanao Business Conference. MinDA said, on the back of the country’s growth momentum highlighted in the State of the Nation Address of President Aquino last month, the board will assess Mindanao’s...
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25Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 25 (PIA) -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo will launch on June 26, 2012 the Seal of Disaster Preparedness during the region-wide TAPATAN on Disaster Preparedness at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort here. The Seal of Disaster Preparedness recognizes and gives incentive to local government performance in institutionalizing disaster preparedness and to assess performance gaps to policies of program interventions as well as monitor improvements on disaster ...
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11Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 11 (PIA) -- A city hall employee here will be one of the awardees of the Agri-Pinoy Rice Achievers for Outstanding Provinces, Municipalities Irrigator’s Association, and Agricultural Extension Workers at a ceremony in Manila today. Ms. Gertrudes Fortun, agricultural technologist of the city agriculture office here won the Aricultural Extension Workers category and joined with the othe 499 awardees who each received P20,000 cash prize today in ...
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17Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 17 (PIA) -- This year’s celebration of the women’s month in March with the theme “Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability, Everyone’s Responsibility,” underscores the role of women as powerful agents of change in relation to disaster risk reduction (DRR), according to Gender and Development Coordinating Committee chairperson Atty. Marylin Pintor. “The theme is also in consonance with the continuing nati...
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16Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Caraga Region has announced the 63 high school graduates who qualified in the 2012 DOST-Science Education Institute (SEI) scholarship programs. According to DOST-Caraga Assistant Regional Director for Technical Operations Dominga D. Mallonga, of the qualified applicants, 57 examinees, who are poor but deserving students, qualified for the Republic Act (RA) 7687 scholarship grants, otherwise known as the Science and ...
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23May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) -- Civil Service Commission (CSC)-Caraga Regional Director Adams Torres called on government officials and workers to be honest. Dir. Torres said “dishonesty” is the most common case against government officials or employees. Among the cases filed against government employees in Caraga region are tampering their personnel documents, specifically their credentials such as transcript of records, diplomas, and other certifications. Torres added these are employees w...
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06Mar2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, March 6 (PIA) -- The employees of the provincial government of Surigao del Sur were urged to file their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Networth (SALN) earlier as required from the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular No. 19, S. of 2011. The requirement of filing the SALN is pursuant to Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) under Section 7 of RA 3019 ...
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05Dec2012SURIGAO DEL SUR, Dec. 5 (PIA) -- Typhoon Pablo leaves two casualties in Barangay Mansa-ilao, Lingig yesterday December 4, Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Officer Mayosito Dano said. According to Dano the victims were identified as Fritzel Cortes, 48 years old and Jemark Acevedo, 15 years old who were reportedly hit by falling trees. During the assessment conducted by Provincial DRRM council team yesterday in southern areas of this province, several houses were totally damaged by ...
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16Mar2012SURIGAO CITY, Mar. 16 (PIA) -- A 5.9-magnitude earthquake epicentered two kilometers southwest of Dinagat Islands struck at 3:58pm today, according to a bulletin released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs also reported that the quake was tectonic in origin and the possibility of damage and aftershocks are also expected. The bulletin showed that the quake was felt at Intensity VI in Surigao City, Intensity V in General Luna, Su...
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24May2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, May 24 (PIA) -- Environmental authorities noted a significant resurgence of the biodiversity of Mt. Mayapay, a prominent natural landmark of Butuan City, according to a planning officer of the regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Romel Alboromo, planning officer of the Planning and Management Division of DENR-Caraga, speaking before an audience consisting of stakeholders, district (purok) and barangay officials and concer...
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06Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 6 (PIA) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III, through Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chair Sec. Luwalhati Antonino said the government is determined to strengthen its agricultural backbone. Sec. Antonino delivered the speech of the President during the culmination program of the 21st Mindanao Business Conference held in one of the local hotels in this city. The President said Mindanao is a major source of crops, and the expansion of its agricultural production will red...
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25Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 25 (PIA) -- Police authorities in Caraga Region have conducted a coordinating conference with other agencies involved in the implementation of Executive Order 23, or the total log ban. This was developed to strengthen the cooperation between the regulatory body, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the enforcement arm, the Philippine National Police (PNP), to stay focused on the task at hand. As a result, an operation was launched against illegal l...
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05Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 5 (PIA) -- With continuous rains pouring in all provinces of Caraga Region since Saturday, Feb. 4, the Regional Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC) issued flood advisory this afternoon. In the last 24 hours, rainfall until 8am today in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur measured 60.5 mm while rainfall in Butuan City measured 0.1mm while Surigao del Norte posted 8.44 mm of rainfall. Moderate to occasionally heavy rains for the next 24 hours is expect...
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28May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 28 (PIA) -- Six field archeologists from the National Museum of the Philippines in Metro Manila arrived here recently to resume the excavation of the remaining six out of nine balangay boats in Ambangan, Barangay Libertad, this city; three had already been excavated in the late 70s. Erlisa Magdale, museum guide and curator of the Caraga region’s national museum said the field archeologists were given one month to finish the excavation of the remaining balangay boats in Barang...
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12Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- The Police Regional Office 13 commissioned officers came in full force to pay their annual traditional “New Year’s” courtesy call to Caraga Philippine National Police (PNP) Director Police Chief Superintendent Reynaldo S. Rafal, early this morning at the front of the administration building of the regional police headquarters, Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, Libertad, this city. Following a brief program highlighted by the director’s New Y...
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01Jun2012MANILA, June 1 (PIA) -- The 7th National Nutrition Survey (NNS) by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) revealed that 4.3 percent or about four in every 100 newborns to five year-old children are overweight for their age. A child is overweight-for-height if the weight is much greater than that of normal children of the same height. Although the prevalence of overweight children belonging to this age group is still low, it has been st...
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15Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 15 (PIA) -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has turned over P200,000 worth of dental and X-ray equipment to the Regional Police Office 13 Regional Hospital. Attending the turn over and memorandum of agreement signing between PCSO and the PNP were top PCSO officials from Manila led by PCSO General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II and PCSO Mindanao Operations Manager Carlito Kho, with Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. and PhilHealth Regional Vice Pres...
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05Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 5 (PIA) -- The Department of Education (DepEd) will host the celebration of the annual Literacy Week slated every September 2-8 as stipulated in the Presidential Proclamation No. 239. DepEd in a statement said that the priority agenda of the United Nations Literacy Decade (UNLD) for 2011-2012 is Literacy and Peace. In line with this priority agenda of the UNLD, the National Literacy Conference will anchor to the theme, “Literacy for life and a Sustainable Future: Learning...
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06Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 6 (PIA) -- The regional office of the National Statistics Office (NSO) here in Caraga Region has briefed members of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) in Agusan del Norte on the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA). The briefing was held during the regular meeting held at the Provincial Economic Enterprise Development and Management Office (PEEDMO) at the capitol compound. Reynelo Magno, NSO-Caraga Statistical Division Chief said the RSBSA is ...
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21Jan2012SURIGAO CITY, Jan. 21 (PIA) -- The province of Surigao del Norte is bent on constructing additional reading hubs in every municipality to help the pupils learn to read effectively. Governor Sol Matugas, during the recently held local school board meeting, said she is now pushing for the improvement of the students’ reading comprehension in the entire province by constructing more reading hubs that will become the center of activity for students, teachers and researchers wh...
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07Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 7 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Caraga is strengthening management strategy to improve their services. BJMP-Caraga Assistant Regional Director Dario Campos said through this, they can find ways to increase its budget particularly in the improvement of facilities in the jails here in the region. Specifically, ARD Campos said basic necessities of inmates such as foods and medicines are among that are given priority in allocating budget....
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05Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 5 (PIA) –--President Aquino pointed out that good and conscientious governance will lead to inclusive and lasting growth for the country. During Saturday’s culmination ceremony of the 21st Mindanao Business Conference held in one of the local hotels here, the President’s speech, delivered by Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chair Sec. Luwalhati Antonino emphasized that good governance affects the lives of the people for the better, and empowers them to fulfill thei...
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06Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan 6 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Caraga closed the year 2012 with a near-perfect fund utilization for its anti-poverty project called Kalahi-CIDSS. This was learned during the project’s year-end assessment and evaluation meeting last December. A total of P135,771,894.53 was utilized by beneficiary communities from the P136,979,959.78 that was released and downloaded directly to community accounts. “We were projecting a hundred percent ...
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19Jan2012by Eric F. Gallego BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga has disposed some P4.6 million worth of confiscated logs to the the Department of Education (DepEd), local government unit, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and military sector. This represents a total of 1,294 cubic meters of logs and 58,317.73 bd.ft of lumber and flitches products. Regional Executive Director Leonardo R. Sibbaluca said the DepEd/Techni...
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31Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 31 (PIA) -- Winners of the Division Consumer Quiz Bowl from participating schools will compete in the 8th Regional Consumer Quiz Bowl on October 31 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Conference Hall, 4/F D&V Plaza Building, J.C. Aquino Ave, this city. The quiz bowl is part of the celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month hosted by the DTI-Caraga office. The participants are fourth year high school students from public schools within the divi...
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05Jul2012SURIGAO CITY, July 5 (PIA) -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) turned over P7, 756,440.96 to the provincial government of Surigao del Norte representing capitation fund payments Tuesday. Capitation fund is PhilHealth’s way of returning a portion of its members' contributions to their respective local government units to improve their health services. Dr. Eduardo Banzon, PhilHealth president and CEO, presented a check to Governor Sol Matugas held at the Provincial Con...
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04Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 4 (PIA) -- Five months after a major fire hit this city, another one today razed establishments including the 95.1 Love Radio FM station at the Montalban Building along A.D. Curato and San Jose Streets, near the Guingona Park, formerly Rizal Park. The fire reportedly broke out at around 8:12 a.m. Other business establishments destroyed were Parinas Jewelry and Pawnshop, Lucibenino Pawnshop and Jewelry Store, RRJ Jeans, Keysa’s Boutique, Luciana Inn and Restaurant and a por...
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13Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 13 (PIA) -- To strengthen the anti-illegal logging campaign in the region, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has revitalized the operations of the Port Integrated Clearance Office (PICO) and the Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection Council (MSFPC). “We need the support of the regional multisectoral body that will work alongside with the Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force headed by Retired Marine General Renato Miranda in the all-out operation to stop illega...
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21Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 21 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) will conduct a five-day basic orientation and workshop, August 22-26, this city. This is to prepare staff and local government units (LGU) for the second cycle implementation of PAMANA (Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan). Participants of the five-day workshop are the LGUs from La Paz, Esperanza, and Veruela in Agusan del Sur; and Tagbina a...
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26Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 26 (PIA) -- “Farmers in the province of Agusan del Norte now prefer to use organic farming,” an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) today said. In an interview with a local radio here recently, Alvin Aclan, supervising agriculturist of DA-Agusan del Norte, farmers choose organic fertilizer instead of commercially sold fertilizer because it is cheaper. The official added the farmers can easily make an organic fertilizer since this can be made in a compost pit a...
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05Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 5 (PIA) –- Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Chair Sen. Teofisto “TG” Guingona today praised the move of former Senator Miguel Zubiri who recently resigned due to the alleged poll fraud in 2004 and 2007 Senatorial elections where Zubiri won over Atty. Coco Pimentel in a controversial result from the Commission on Elections. In an interview with a local radio station here this morning, Sen. Guingona said the entire Senate also praised Zubiri for wha...
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16Sep2012MANILA, Sept. 16 (PIA) -- Seeing the need for greater inter-regional collaboration in Mindanao, the Senate finance committee has approved recently and will submit for plenary deliberations the proposed 2013 budget of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). Senator Franklin M. Drilon, chair of the committee on finance cited the crucial role of MinDA being the primary planning institution of Mindanao and as the integrator of regional programs and projects. “We have far too long seen Minda...
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31Jan2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- The province of Agusan del Sur will soon implement the “Tingog 2015” (Voice 2015): A citizen’s action for governance, after two program coordinators conducted an orientation here recently. National program coordinator of joint program on youth and migration Ruth Honculada said, the “Tingog 2015” is a project designed for people to directly send their concerns and feedback to national officials of government on the effect of govern...
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09Apr2012MANILA, April 9 (PIA) -- In emergency situations and where basic needs have been compromised, breastmilk remains a safe food for babies. Providing all nutrients needed for healthy development, it also contains antibodies that help protect them from common childhood illnesses like diarrhea, pneumonia and malnutrition. Moreover, breastmilk is readily safe, available and affordable. This helps ensure that infants get adequate sustenance at the time when they need it. Feeding infants and young c...
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31Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, March 31 (PIA) -- Two military personnel from the Army’s 4th Infantry Diamond Division received recognition for their bravery and personal sacrifice to accomplish their mission of protecting the people and securing the interest of the state in Caraga region. MGen. Victor A Felix AFP, Commander of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division personally awarded the medals to the wounded personnel at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital Annex, Bancasi, Butuan City on Friday. PFC Rodolfo G...
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04Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, Oct 4 (PIA) -- The Center for Health Development of the Department of Health (DOH-CHD) Caraga held on Wednesday the MPower Training on Tobacco Control. The activity aimed to establish a tobacco prevention and control program in the community. “Mpower” stands for Monitor tobacco use and prevention policies; Protect people from tobacco smoke; Offer help to quit tobacco use; Warn about the dangers of tobacco; Enforce bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and s...
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28Feb2012Dietary fiber helps prevent cardiovascular and heart diseases? It is a carbohydrate derived from plant origin that resists digestion in the small intestine of humans but is metabolized in the large intestine through fermentation by microorganisms into gases and short chain fatty acids. Dietary fiber has various health benefits. It can slow down fat and carbohydrate absorption in the small intestines. Dietary fiber can also affect insulin metabolism, thus r...
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26May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 26 (PIA) -- A total of 237 students in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) of the Department of Education (DepEd) from the province of Agusan del Norte have graduated today, Saturday, May 26 in ceremonies held at the Nasipit National Vocational School (NNVS). According to Leonisa Lavapez, DepEd-Agusan del Norte Division ALS coordinator, 37 high school students graduated from Cabadbaran City, the province’s capital city. Also, in Buenavista, 35 elementary and high school st...
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07May2012There were no klieg lights nor fireworks to herald Mr. Reynaldo Sajolga, pioneering President of the Cabadbaran Small Construction Workers Association, but the thought that his group is already on the intervention radar of both TESDA and the local government unit was enough to perk him to rise up to the challenge and deliver a heart-felt message of thanks and gratitude “for the tools and equipment you have given us” just recently at the People’s Hall, Government Center here. His group, ...
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02Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 2 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga Region Field Office held a team building workshop on June 20-22, 2012 in Socorro, Surigao del Norte. The team building workshop was aimed at organizing Pantawid Pamilya workforce to work more effectively and efficiently as a team. Director Mercedita P. Jabagat of the Caraga Social Welfare and Development Office said this is one activity that will strengthen and sustain the commitment of the implemente...
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14Mar2012CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City, Mar. 14 (PIA) -- Soldiers under the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, Philippine Army discovered a hastily abandoned enemy encampment in Sitio Kamalig, Putting Bato, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte at 2:00 p.m., March 13, 2012. The discovery of the said camp was during the combat patrol conducted by 3rd Special Forces Battalion. Said camp is approximately 300 x 400 square meters in land area and can accommodate more or...
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26Apr2012AGUSAN DEL NORTE, April 26 (PIA) -- The province of Agusan del Norte now has its own management plan to reduce the impact of disasters when it occurs in the area. This, by virtue of the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Plan (DRPMP) that was recently approved by Sangguniang Panlalawigan covering the years 2012-2016. The plan serves as guide for the adoption and implementation of viable mechanisms and measures devise to ensure the reduction of community vulnerabilities from disasters and the i...
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24Jan2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Jan. 24 (PIA) -- The National Search Committee from the Department of Agriculture (DA) visited Agusan del Sur today, Tuesday, to evaluate the provincial government in the national competition of the top performing rice producing LGU - provincial category, in the DA’s Best Agri Pinoy Rice Achievers Award. “Although we were badly hit by the floods that occur on the first month of 2011, we are lucky enough to be given much attention and assistance by the Department of A...
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10Feb2012PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Feb. 10 (PIA) -- The government has poured around P35 million worth of farm inputs and implements to boost production and recover the losses brought by calamities to thousands of farmers in Caraga Region last year. Inputs and implements included farm tractors, green houses, irrigation equipment, power sprayers, farm animals, planting materials, coffee de-huller, fish fingerlings and fishing paraphernalia, fertilizers, and other farming mate...
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05Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 5 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 13 will host the “Regional Forum on Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)” for the Agusan River Basin Collaborative Workshop on August 23 at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, Butuan City. The topic will be on how to build disaster-free and resilient local government units (LGUs) along the major river basin (MRB). Through the Local Government Academy (LGA) in partnershi...
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04Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, June 4 (PIA) -- Archaeologists of the National Museum of the Philippines have already finished 1/3 of the excavation of the fourth Balangay boat. Balangay boats were sturdy boats made from hard wood that were believed to have traversed from other Asian countries to trade with Pinoys thousands of years ago. According to Alfredo Orogo, researcher of the National Museum of the Philippines, they were given until June 18 to expose the entire Balangay boat, without dama...
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01Jul2012Mahilig ba kayong kumain ng kamote? Alam ba ninyo na bukod sa sustansyang taglay ng kamote ay mainam din ito na pampababa ng kolesterol? Sa ginawang pag-aaral ng Food and Nutrition Research Institute ng Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) sa anim na lamang-ugat tulad ng kamote, kamoteng-kahoy, gabi, ube at tugi, ang kamote at kamoteng kahoy ay may mahalagang epekto sa total blood cholesterol levels. Ang kamote ay isa sa malimit itanim dito sa Pilipinas dahil ito ay tinuturing n...
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20Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 20 (PIA) -- Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 has launched a seminar on Integrated Transformation Program-Performance Governance System here to improve its performance in the delivery of police services. The first phase of the seminar was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of 13th Regional Public Safety Battalion. PSupt Susan Jalla, chief of Regional Crime Laboratory 13 and secretariat of Performance Governance System, discussed the importance of the PNP individual scorecard. Scor...
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15Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- According to a report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), of the 10 destructive tropical cyclones that hit the Philippines in 2011, tropical storm “Sendong” had the most number of deaths, with the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan in Region 10 suffering the brunt. This, after the NDRRMC has accounted the total number of casualties during last year’s tropical cyclones for which out of ...
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21Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 21 (PIA) -- The celebration of the 26th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution will be highlighted by honoring volunteers’ efforts in rebuilding the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan after tropical storm Sendong devastated the two cities in Northern Mindanao. In a press statement, the EDSA People Power Commission, in partnership with Pilipinas Natin! will hold a series of events celebrating the 26th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Re...
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21Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 21 (PIA) -- The groundbreaking ceremony of the Water Supply System project under the 2012 Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) Program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga was held in Barangay Poblacion, Veruela, Agusan del Sur. The SALINTUBIG program is designed to provide water supply systems for waterless municipalities. It is also intended to enhance capacities of local government units (LGUs) and water service providers in pla...
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08Nov2012BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 8 (PIA) -- The present administration of Butuan City has always been firm in maintaining and upholding the advocacy of good governance and transparency reiterating that all government institutions, political subdivisions, instrumentality as well as its agencies in Butuan City must show evident and indisputable proofs of transactions and credit operations undertaken. To further sustain such endeavor and to realize the mandates of the constitution and other laws, Vice Mayor Law ...
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02Dec2012Estimates from the 2008 National Demographic and Health Statistics (NDHS) of the National Statistics Office (NSO) revealed that one in four, or 26 percent, of women aged 15-24 have begun childbearing. Of the 26 percent of young mothers, 19 percent of the births delivered have multiple medical risks due to a combination of the mother’s age, birth interval and birth order, the NDHS further revealed. A related survey conducted in 2011 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Departm...
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01Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 1 (PIA) -- The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of Caraga Region is batt ing for the declaration of Taguibo river here as water quality management area. Lesley Garcia of EMB-Caraga planning division said Engr. Ester Olavides, environmental bureau’s director of the region was able to present the idea to the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council). Garcia said during the presentation, Olavides discussed the importance of declaring the said river into a water...
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19Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, June 19 (PIA) -- Secretary Jesse Robredo of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) will grace the regionwide “Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness” on June 26 at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort here. As one of the world's mostly hit by disasters, the country has no recourse but to be ready at all times. The DILG regionwide activity aims to develop a culture on preparedness among local government units (LGUs) and local communities so that they will ...
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29Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, March 29 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has strengthened its patrol operation in known “hot spots” of illegal logging activities particularly in Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur in Caraga Region to discourage timber smugglers from transporting undocumented cut logs particularly during the Holy Week. “We are strengthening our guards at the frontlines particularly in areas known to have records of illegal logging activities in the past,”...
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13Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 13 (PIA) -- The Office of Civil Defense-Caraga Regional Center conducted the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Strategic Action Planning Workshop for the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of Marihatag, Surigao del Sur and Tubod, Surigao del Norte and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of Surigao del Sur. The workshops were designed to assess issues and problems encountered by the Local Governm...
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10Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 10 (PIA) -- The Department of Health (DOH) is intensifying its campaign against dengue by tapping the communication support of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), the government’s information arm. This was developed after the consultative workshop conducted in Metro Manila regarding the implementation of DOH’s nationwide anti-dengue campaign where the latter requested PIA to help its campaign by using of the agency’s two electronic communication channels - the inbox...
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08May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 8 (PIA) –- Population in Caraga Region grew by an average of 1.49 percent annually from 2000-2010, the regional office of the National Statistics Office (NSO) here said. According to NSO-Caraga Regional Director Dr. Rosalinda Celeste, based on the 2010 census of population and housing, the total population of Caraga as of May 1, 2010 is 2,429,224. The official added the 2010 population is higher by 333,857 compared to the 2000 population of 2,095,367. In 1990, the total pop...
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19Oct2012SURIGAO CITY, Oct 19 (PIA) -- The Province of Surigao del Norte will receive the Gawad Pamana ng Lahi 2012 award as regional winner for the provincial category during the Regional Forum of Local Governance held today in Butuan City. Other winners who will receive the award are Surigao City for city category and Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur for municipality category. The awarding of the 2012 regional winners will highlight the regional activity, with DILG Secretary Mar A. Roxas as guest of honor. ...
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13Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 13 (PIA) – The next "Panday" movie of Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. might be filmed in Surigao del Norte. In his send-off press conference held at the VIP Lounge of Surigao City Airport, Revilla said he is eyeing to film the movie sequel in the province after seeing its unique tourist destinations. Revilla added this is one way of thanking the Surigaonons for their unending support not only to his political journey but also to ...
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12Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 12 (PIA) -- The Regional Peace and Order (RPOC) Task Force Kitcharao created during the meeting of the regional body on April 3 in Butuan City has intensified multi-sectoral efforts to address the plight of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) originating from Cabadbaran City, Kitcharao in Agusan del Norte and Gigaquit in Surigao del Norte. Chaired by Fr. Lito L. Clase of the Caraga Council for Peace and Development, the Task Force Kitcharao includes the Commission on Hum...
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27Aug2012BUTUAN CTIY, Aug 27 (PIA) -- A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the local government unit of Butuan and different line agencies that provide livelihood and other forms of assistance to the families of displaced workers in the wood industry held at the Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort here. The line agencies include the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Trade and Indu...
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10Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA) -- The National Greening Program (NGP) in Northeastern Mindanao (Caraga region) is stepping up its activities and targeting the planting of 1.4 million seedlings of fruit trees, both indigenous and premium species, this year. Members of non-government organizations, the academe, schools, various youth organizations, various church organizations, local government units, all line agencies of the government and private companies have been tapped in ...
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06Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 6 (PIA) -– Interior and Local Government City Director Romeo Solis today reported that garbage collection here has decreased significantly. The DILG chief of the city said this is the result of the successful massive campaign of the city government, especially in the implementation of its solid waste management system, through the “Clean Ground, Zero Waste” program under the leadership of Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. Part of the routine activity of the program is the regu...
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05Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 5 (PIA) -- The Department of Health (DOH) in Caraga Region is continuously monitoring dengue cases in the region as rainy season is fast approaching. According to Sunshine Alipayo, DOH Center for Health Development (CHD)-Caraga regional information officer, to date, dengue cases in the region have decreased by 19 percent compared to the same period last year. Alipayo said since January 1 to June 2 this year, the health department here recorded 372 dengue cases in the region, ...
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03Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- The Social Security System (SSS) here is set to implement another loan condonation program to all its members who have current loans and yet, were not able to pay their obligations. In an interview with SSS-Butuan Assistant Manager Ricky Habal, the program is intended for members who have delinquent payments of their loans. The official added the program allows members to pay their obligations for the period of six months, to start on Apr. 2 until Sept. 201...
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15May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 15 (PIA) –- To assist poor but deserving students to obtain technical education, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-Caraga Region continues to implement scholarship program, offering the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP). TESDA Agusan del Norte Provincial Director Dr. Florencio Sunico, Jr. said their office can only accommodate 400 slots and is open to high school graduates who are at least 18 years old. The official also said qualifi...
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22May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 22 (PIA) –- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will launch the seal of disaster preparedness in Caraga region, with Sec. Jesse Robredo gracing the event. According to DILG-Caraga information officer Florian Faith Bayawa, the launching is in time with the department’s Tapatan Roadshow scheduled on June 12 in this city, featuring a discussion on disaster preparedness among stakeholders here in the region. Bayawa said this is one way of motivating the...
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25Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, March 25 (PIA) -- In line with the celebration of the Women’s Month, the region’s gender committee is organizing a workshop on disaster and climate change. The Caraga Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) is spearheading the conduct of Workshop on the Role of Women in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation on March 27. The activity, dubbed, “Kababaihan ug Kalalakihan Magkatimbayayong Panahon sa Katalagman (Women and Men in U...
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19May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 19 (PIA) -- To instill awareness among public on the importance of cleaning the rivers and creeks in Caraga Region, the Environmental and Management Bureau (EMB) conducted recently a two-day strategic workshop planning on adopting rivers and creeks in the region. According to For. Jay Managat, EMB-Caraga technical staff, the activity is aimed at informing the establishments how to mobilize the communities living along the riverbanks and creeks to clean their surroundings. Man...
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23May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in Caraga is set to assess/evaluate the six municipalities in the region on the implementation of Republic Act 9003, otherwise known as Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. Forester Jay Managad, EMB-Caraga technical staff said on July 2012, EMB-Caraga will be evaluating how the municipalities of Carrascal and Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur, municipalities of Esperanza, Veruela and Trento in Agus...
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16Nov2012BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 16 (PIA) – The local government here through the Office of the City Agriculturist recently launched the Barangay Food Terminal (BFT) held at the Butuan City New Villages Cooperative (BCNVC) in Brgy. Mahay. The BFT will ultimately serve as a market for local farmers and entrepreneurs to sell their harvest of fruits and vegetables, poultry, seafood, and meat to local consumers. This will offer the farmers the opportunity to a better livelihood that is seen to help them comb...
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05Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, March 5 (PIA) -- A total of 396 suspected dengue cases were admitted to different disease reporting units in Caraga Region from January 1 to February 23. This is 74 percent higher compared to last year’s cases, recorded at 227. According to Dr. Gerna Manatad, chief of Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) of the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD)-Caraga, ages of cases ranged from less than one month old to 82 years old. She added majority o...
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20May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 20 (PIA) -- Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) received three patrol vehicles as assistance from the congressional office of Agusan del Norte 1st. District (Butuan City-Las Nieves) Rep. Jose “Joboy” Aquino II, in a simple turn-over ceremony held 9:00 a.m. Friday at the multi-purpose hall, Butuan City Police Office. Attending the turn-over rites were top officials from the regional and city PNP led by Caraga PNP Regional Director CSupt. Reynaldo S. Rafal, PSSupt. Jean Aunzo, D...
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16Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 16 (PIA) -- Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - Caraga Regional Exec. Dir. Leonardo R. Sibbaluca reminded people to conserve water, particularly this summer season. “Let us put into practice of what we’ve learned about conservation of water so that the next generation may continue to enjoy an unlimited supply of water resources” Sibbaluca said He made this reminder as DENR prepares to celebrate activities for the ...
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06May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 6 (PIA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Caraga Region is urging job seekers to undergo skills trainings initiated by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to prepare them for any job fairs and job hunting This developed after the labor department observed the low percentage of applicants in Caraga who were hired during the conduct of Job Fest 2012, which the department spearheaded, in time with the celebration of Labor Day on May 1 D...
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18Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 18 (PIA) -- The Philippine Health (PhilHealth) Insurance Corporation will hold a nationwide fun run on February 17, 2013 to mark its 18th year of establishment. Dubbed "PhilHealth Run 2013: Nationwide Run for Mother & Child Protection," the event aims to continuously draw national attention and support to its mission of providing all Filipinos with access to quality health care through social health insurance. It will be held simultaneously in the 18 areas namely: Manila, Ba...
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28Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 28 (PIA) –- The regional office of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) in Caraga Region is warning the public against illegal cutting of coconut trees. According to PCA-Caraga technical staff Manolito Casapao, under Republic Act 8048, the government regulates the unabated and indiscriminate cutting of coconut trees. The law states that for reasons of national interest, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to provide for the growth of the industry by embarking ...
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24May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 24 (PIA) -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration-Department of Science and Technology (PAGASA-DOST) is set to conduct an annual seminar-workshop for Northern Mindanao mediamen on May 25-27 at Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin, Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin Island. Dubbed "PAGASA-DOST Seminar-Workshop for Northern Mindanao mediamen," the three-day seminar-workshop aims to update the basic knowledge of mediamen in meteorology, particularly the...
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02Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 2 (PIA) -– Mayor Ferdinand Amante issued an executive order creating the four governance clusters to ensure an orderly and smooth system of program implementation. The importance of creating the clusters were underscored during the Amante's State of the City Address (SOCA) on Monday. The said clusters include Development Administration, Economic, Social Services, and Infrastructure. According to Amante, the aim of establishing these clusters is...
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16Apr2012The body is 70-75 percent made up of water. It aids in digestion, absorption, transport, and utilization of electrolytes and other nutrients. It also helps maintain body temperature and excretes waste products from the lungs, skin, and kidneys. Furthermore, it is considered as the most essential of all nutrients. Our body needs to be sufficiently supplied with water to replace the loss of water in urine, sweat, perspiration, feces, as well as through other body processes that cannot be seen...
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31May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 31 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in Caraga strongly supports the animal bite treatment package which was launched recently by the agency's central office.Parley Buyan, PhilHealth-Caraga regional information officer, said that under the rabies prevention and control program, they are ready to shoulder medical fees of PhilHealth members who are bitten with animals such as dogs, cats, monkeys, and the like.Aside from this, ...
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30Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 30 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga Region is set to produce 1.4 million pieces of seedlings of fruit trees and indigenous and premium species for its reforestation activities under the National Greening Program (NGP) this year. DENR Regional Executive Director Leonardo Sibbaluca said senior forest officials of the PENRO and CENR offices in the five provinces of Caraga region have made the commitment of this large seedl...
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07Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 7 (PIA) -- The Social Development Committee (SDC) of the Regional Development Council (RDC) discussed the study on the government’s fuel procurement during its meeting held recently in one of the local hotels in this city. Paris Gaballo of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Caraga said the study aims to inform government agencies the present situation of the fuel procurement practices of the government based in Butuan City, the issues and concerns raised and ...
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30Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- The Department of Education (DepEd) - Butuan City Division instructed their teachers to be prepared for the conduct of the nationwide “Brigada Eskwela,” which the division scheduled on May 14-18 3. According to Dr. Daylinda Tampus, Schools Division superintendent, the activity aims to prepare the infrastructure facilities of all public schools with the opening of the classes for school year 2012-2014 on June. The official also called on stakeholders, especial...
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23Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 23 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Caraga, in commemoration of the 21st year of the Local Government Code, conducted the regional forum on local governance on October 19 at Dottie’s Place Hotel, Butuan City. Local chief executives in the region, representatives from regional line agencies, civil society organizations, academe and DILG personnel convened in the forum to celebrate the two decades of local autonomy in the Philippines. The ...
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05Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 5 (PIA) -- The Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) reported its accomplishments on peace and order of the city from Jan. 1 to Feb. 27 this year, during the recent City Peace and Oder Council (CPOC) meeting. PSupt Zosimo Duarte stressed that they have been continuously intensifying their campaign against illegal drugs and gambling, and apprehension of wanted persons, among others. According to the PNP report, from Jan. 1 to Feb. 27, the crime volume decrea...
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27Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 26 (PIA) -- In observance of this year’s World Malaria Day, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Agusan del Norte bared during a press conference on Wednesday here that Malaria cases in the province from 2003 has decreased in 2011 by 0.04 percent. Based on the report on the trend in Malaria Infection released by PHO, in 2003 there were 443 cases or 3.15 percent while in 2011 there were only 13 Malaria cases or 0.04 percent recorded. According to Agusan del Norte Provinci...
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16Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 16 (PIA) -- City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr. has declared March 9, 2012 to March 8, 2013 as the Balangay (wooden boats) Festival Silver Year. As per Proclamation No. 1, series of 2012 signed by the city’s chief executive recently, it stated that the balangays of Butuan have been declared National Cultural Treasures by former President Corazon C. Aquino through Presidential Proclamation No. 86 dated March 9, 1987. The proclamation also stated that the balangays, since its...
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29Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 29 (PIA) -- Land Transportation and Traffic Management Office (LTTMO) head Alfredo Radaza of this city said the office is enforcing traffic re-routing scheme in time with the city’s commemoration of All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day on November 1 and 2, 2011. According to Radaza, LTTMO traffic enforce personnel were already given assignments during the two-day commemoration. He added that traffic enforcers will be distributed to all cemeteries in ...
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02Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 2 (PIA) -- Preschoolers from different barangays in this city, together with their teachers and parents, gathered and performed mass demonstrations as the Universal Children’s Month celebration kicked off today at the Guingona Park here. As an opening activity of the program, children paid tribute to the senior citizens by offering them flowers. Today's activity for the children’s month celebration is also in time with the conduct of the free medical mission for senior ci...
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20Feb2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Feb. 20 (PIA) -- In a recent Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) members’ meeting chaired by Gov. Johnny Pimentel held at the Provincial Capitol Conference Room, Surigao del Sur; the peace and order situation was assessed generally peaceful, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Army (PA). In a report presented by PNP Provincial Director PS/Supt Arthur Sanchez, he revealed that the government flagship projects and ...
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19Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 19 (PIA) -– In line with the National Greening Program of President Benigno S. Aquino III, the city government spearheaded a tree planting activity on Tuesday, involving the youth this summer planting Narra and Lawaan species. According to Community Development Information Officer Vicente Cosare, the activity was conducted at Ihawan Spring Watershed, Cagboo, Awasian, this city and was participated by some 297 Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES...
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22Apr2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, April 22 (PIA) -- Lt. Col. Nhel Richard Patricio formally handed over to Lt. Col. Jose Leonard Gille the banner of the 26th Infantry Battalion (26th IB) as gesture that he is relinquishing his post and giving the responsibility to the new commander during the turn over ceremony on April 18, 2012. In his message, Col. Patricio recounted the highlights of accomplishments of the soldiers under the 26th IB within their area of responsibility and their partnership with the local gove...
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15Aug2012MANILA, Aug. 15 (PIA) -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a grant of $AU1 million, approximately P43.8 million, from the Australian government to boost WFP’s contingency food stocks for enhanced disaster response capacity in the Philippines. The contribution, made through the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), will be used to dispatch rice to flood-affected people, augmenting the Philippine government’s relief response. “WFP is grat...
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24Jan2012SURIGAO CITY, Jan. 24 (PIA) -- An eco-friendly $2.5-billion nickel processing plant will soon rise in Nonoc Island after rehabilitation works of the mothballed nickel refinery will be completed following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between two giant corporations witnessed by local executives recently. “The old nickel refinery owned by Philnico Mining Corporation will be rehabilitated by San Miguel Corporation, this year, which committed to replace it with a ...
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26Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 26 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 13 have suggested that people living in the upland barangays may have good chances of avoiding landslide incidents by planting trees rather than converting their lands to farms using slash-and-burn techniques. Slash-and-burn is an agricultural system in which a forest is cut, the debris is burned and the land is then used to grow crops. DENR13 Regional Executive Director Leonardo R. Sibbalu...
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06Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 6 (PIA) -- The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of this city recently conducted two-day jobs fair in support to the jobs generation program of the national government. Dubbed “Oportunidad Pantrabaho sa Butuan,” (Employment Opportunity for Butuan) the program is aimed to assist Butuanons in their quest to get employed in local and foreign companies. In a radio interview, PESO-Butuan Manager Ronnie Azura said this move of the city gove...
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08Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 8 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region XIII-Caraga will conduct a region-wide TAPATAN on Disaster Preparedness on June 26, at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, Butuan City with the presence of Secretary Jesse M. Robredo. Invited to this region-wide activity are the local chief executives (LCEs) in the region, regional line agencies (RLAs), disaster risk reduction and management officers, local government information officers, quad-media, ac...
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02Feb2012AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Feb. 2 (PIA) -- The city government of Cabadbaran of this province will implement decrease on the rental rates of its market under City Ordinance No. 2011-041 authored by SP Member Ernie M. Ceniza. Under the ordinance, P4.00 will be decreased per square meter/day for cereal, rice and corn, groceries and dried fish section while P2.00 per square meter/day for fish, meat, fruits and vegetable section. This ordinance is already effective since it...
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15Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 15 (PIA) -- Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 13 Regional Exec. Dir. Leonardo R. Sibbaluca expressed concern over the thick black smoke emitted by some vehicles plying along the main thoroughfares of Caraga Region. He asked the owners to clean up their emissions to avoid polluting the air. “Everybody wants to breathe clean air unlike in Metro Manila where the people are struggling on the midst of air pollution... We w...
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20Nov2012Along with the introduction of Kto12 education system in the country are public speculations on the readiness of teachers for this new format. “We are trying our best to capacitate teachers for them to become effective, efficient, and excellent in the delivery of their lessons,” Dr. Carmensita Dinampo, head of the Curriculum and Learning Management Division of Department of Education (DepEd) VII, said. During the Nov. 10 episode of “Pagtuki”, the official radio program of Ramon...
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14Apr2012DAVAO CITY, April 14 (PIA) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III yesterday said the Mindanao needs a more diverse mix of energy sources if the demand of power supply cannot rely anymore on the existing hydro-power to provide the base load of the entire island. Speaking before the stakeholders during the Mindanao Power Summit in Waterfront Insular Hotel here, the President said the Mindanao is relying on hydropower for more than half of its consistent consumption, the base load, which is not sustai...
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06Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 6 (PIA) -- Agency regional offices (AROs), state colleges and universities (SUCs) and special development authorities will prepare anew their respective annual budget for FY 2013 after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released the National Budget Memorandum (NBM) 112 on December 29, 2011. Under NBM 112, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) – Caraga as the secretariat of the Regional Development Council (RDC) will for...
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01Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 1 (PIA) -- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) in partnership with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) conducted the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) Program – DILG Orientation and Planning Workshop last March 22 and 23 here. The workshop was aimed in building conflict-free and safe communities, which is designed on Mainstreaming Peace and Development in Local Governance – “Defining No Boundaries for Peace and De...
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26Apr2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, April 26 (PIA) -- Local residents are strictly forbidden to fetch water, wash clothes, or bathe at the irrigation canal in Barangay Manat, Trento, Agusan del Sur. Those who fail to do so will be penalized. Despite these warnings, residents admitted many of them violate the order because of lack of water supply for their daily use. This is the scenario and the statement of the local residents when the team of the National Broadcasting Network (NBN) visited the area after a repor...
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10Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA) -- Citing the importance of short messaging system (SMS) as one of the fastest means of communication that is available at present, officials and personnel of Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) on Wednesday launched the “I-text mo sa Hepe” program in one of the local convention centers here. During the Barangay Peace and Order Consultation, BCPO chief PSupt Pedro Obaldo said this initiative was undertaken to strengthen the relationship ...
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27Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 27 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Caraga, on its relentless operations and preventive measures, has been effective as the crime volume of this region has declined in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2011. The crime statistics showed 896 index crimes and 342 non-index crimes, which constituted the total of 1,238 cases in the first quarter of 2011. However, it dropped to a total of 1,028 cases in the first quarter of 2012 with 687 ...
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02Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 2 (PIA) -- Three government soldiers had been wounded while the number is still undetermined on the enemy side as the joint PNP, AFP forces continue its operations against the New People’ Army (NPA) in Surigao del Sur recently. PFC Elmer Calabroso and Rodulfo Bautista of the Philippine Army (PA) of the 75th Infantry Battalion and PO1 Sergio Cubillan of the 131st Regional Public Safety Command (RPSC) had been plucked out of the encounter area and brought to ...
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12Apr2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, April 12 (PIA) -- The construction of a P15-million worth of irrigation system starts after a ground-breaking ceremony and memorandum of agreement (MOA) was executed between the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), the provincial government, the local government unit (LGU) of Prosperidad, Barangay Patin-ay, and the Barangay Patin-ay Irrigators' Association (BPIA). According to Ruperto Eva, President of the BPIA, the project is for the farmers in Patin-ay because they have b...
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29Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 29 -- The New People’s Army (NPA) believed to be members of Guerilla Front 21C of North Eastern Mindanao Committee (NEMRC) harassed the devotees during the conduct of station of the cross “Panaad 2013” at Barangay Anticala, this city at 5 am today. Thousands of people, including police and military personnel joining the station of the cross where harassed by the NPAs in Purok Iyaw of said area. Unfortunately, one Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) (name i...
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24Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 24 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Agusan del Norte is intensifying its health program to provide a wider base of its constituents with proper health care. According to Gov. Erlpe John Amante, the Sagip Kalusugan sa Barangay (Save Health in Barangay) program was able to serve a total of 46 barangays and provided 15,520 beneficiaries with free medicines and dental services. Gov. Amante also said residents of the province also availed the Philhealth Indigency Program, whi...
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31Jan2012Thirteen fruits studied by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (or FNRI- DOST) were found to have low Glycemic Index (GI). GI is a number representing the increase in the level of blood glucose when we eat food with carbohydrates. Saba banana, seedless grapes, Chinese pears, cantaloupe, watermelon, jackfruit, ripe carabao mango, papaya, red apple, guava and avocado have low GI. However, lakatan banana, pineapple and raisins have medium G...
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08May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 8 (PIA) -- Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje said on Friday that several projects from the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) on coral reefs, fisheries and food security will need about P8 billion pesos ($186 million) funding from development agencies to guarantee sustainability of plans and programs. Apart from the said agencies, Paje also called on the private sector and various stakeholders to support the funding requirements of the CT...
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06Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 6 (PIA) -- Troops from the 4th Infantry Division, particularly the 402nd Brigade, Philippine Army (PA) gained another victory in a series of encounters held Friday and Saturday. In an interview Monday with MGen Victor Felix, 4ID Commanding General, he said, the government troops conducted offensive operations in Northern portion of Agusan del Norte, particularly in Purok Kamalig, Sitio Lusong, Brgy. Putingbato, Cabadbaran City on Friday, September 2, and a foll...
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20Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 20 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga will take the lead in this year’s Consumer Welfare Month celebration in October with the theme “Get Organized. Be Heard. Be Empowered.” DTI-Caraga Regional Director Brielgo Pagaran said the celebration is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1098, which declared October of every year as the Consumer Welfare Month. “Its annual celebration aims to promote dissemination of sound consumer information on...
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16Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 16 (PIA) -- Following the low pressure area which continuously affects Southern Mindanao, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) has declared flood alert level 1 here as water level in Agusan River has risen to 2.05 meters. In a radio interview with Eugene Boco, operations officer of CDRRMC-Butuan, he said as of 8:00 a.m. today, water level in Agusan River measured 2.05 meters, prompting the city government through CDRRMC to declare fl...
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10Dec2012MANILA, Dec. 10 (PIA) -- Reporting and complaining about inefficiency, discourtesy, and even red tape in government offices is now a text message away. Since almost every Filipino has a cellular phone, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced the launching of a faster way for the public to air their grievances and expect action through short messaging system (SMS). CSC chairman Francisco Duque III said citizens may now access the government’s central helpline, dubbed Contact Center ng ...
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22Mar2012DAPA, Surigao del Norte, Mar. 22 (PIA) -- The Department of Public Works and Highways – Siargao District Engineering Office endorsed a P804.1 million budget for the 2013 DPWH Infrastructure Program for Siargao Island. The program will develop the road system of the country’s surfing and game-fishing capital. This move was done through Surigao del Norte 1st District Rep. Francisco T. Matugas with the full support of local executives. Projects include...
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12Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 12 (PIA) -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod recently approved an ordinance authorizing City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. to offer potential Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects to prospective private investors. The ordinance, principally authored by Vice Mayor Lawrence Fortun, is in line with the Executive Order No. 51 issued by Mayor Amante creating the PPP Executive Team to advocate, conceptualize, initiate, organize, coordinate, direct and oversee ...
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02Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 2 (PIA) –- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) CARAGA recently said they have strengthened services in agrarian justice delivery. In an interview with a local radio station here, DAR-Caraga information officer Joie Ceballos said all problems that were brought to their office were addressed and resolved properly. They see to it that during the mediation, conflicts will be reduced so both parties will not go into filing of cases in the court. Ceballos also reminded CAR...
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22Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 22 (PIA) -- Joint forces of national armed and environmental authorities confiscated an estimated 1.1 million board feet of logs and fletches, worth about P14.9 million here in Caraga region. These operations to bust illegal logging activities and environmental laws violations were done together by the Philippine National Police, Department of Natural Resources and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. They were also assisted by the Presidential An...
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17Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 17 (PIA) -– To provide a systematic and orderly response in time of emergencies and disasters under the principles of incident command system, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) - Caraga Region is organizing a regional incident management team. In a phone-patch interview with PIA, OCD-Caraga Regional Director Dr. Blanche Gobenciong said in line with this endeavor, a basic intermediate course on incident command system is set on May 7-11 at the Almont Beach Resort in Lipata, ...
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14Apr2012CABADBARAN, Agusan del Norte, April 14 (PIA) -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Provincial Office of Agusan del Norte spearheaded a two-day induction program for 87 trainees on April 11 and 13 at the Provincial Training Center here to give them the big picture on what to expect during their training and post-training undertakings and prepare them for the long haul. In terms of breakdown, 27 out of the 87 trainees will undergo the Commercial Cooking NC II skills...
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08Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 8 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon JP Paje had pulled out his top key official in the National Greening Program (NGP) Mario D. Mendoza on Thursday, to head DENR-Caraga after he relieved its regional director, Leonardo R. Sibbaluca, over unabated illegal logging activities. Mendoza, who works as Assistant Secretary for Special Projects at the Office of Secretary Paje, said he has left several unfinished projects at the central...
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28Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, July 28 (PIA) -- Division chiefs of the Technical Education and Skills Authoriy (Tesda) have undergone a whole-day training on basic photography and news writing. The training was held in time with the agency’s mid-year assessment held at the Gazebo Resort Hotel in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte. Photographer Clint Cañete of Agusan del Norte discussed and demonstrated basic concepts in photography, photo journalism and composition. Nora Molde, information ...
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12Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA) – The Philippine Health (PhilHealth) Insurance Corporation, the country’s health insurance arm stepped up preparations for the conduct of the "PhilHealth Run: The Mindanao Run for Hope" slated at 5 a.m. on Feb. 5 in this city. Taking off from the success of running events in providing an avenue for the Public and Private Partnership (PPP) to work together towards a good cause, thus, the PhilHealth has organized this activity which will be...
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18Mar2012SAYAK AIRPORT, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, Mar. 18 (PIA) -- Finally, the Eden-like island that is Siargao Island has been noticed, and big time at that. In an objective to make the “paradise island” of Siargao the country’s modern tourist destination, a proposed P802-million budget for 2013 was strongly endorsed on Friday. Surigao del Norte Representative Francisco T. Matugas made the endorsement as he briefed Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Ro...
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28Mar2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, March 28 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Surigao del Sur is all set for the three events that will take place this summer. These are the: 43rd NPA anniversary, lenten season, and summer vacation. According to Police Provincial Director SSupt Arthur Sanchez, they have already braced for all these upcoming events through the guidance of the national headquarters citing both the memoranda dated March 4 and 16, respectively, relative to the security ...
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12Mar2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, March 12 (PIA) -- A tree planting activity in support to the National Greening Program (NGP) of the Department of Environment and National Resources (DENR) highlighted the Women’s Day celebration recently in Surigao del Sur. Done in Barangay Gamut, Tago, seven kilometers south of Tandag City, women, especially from the government sector, joined the event which started at 7:00 a.m. Mila Arreza, Provincial Population Officer and...
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07Apr2012TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur, April 7 (PIA) -- The road construction currently implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Agusan del Sur 1st District Engineering Office (ADS 1 DEO) will be completed soon. The residents and farmers in areas of Campo, San Miguel, Batucan and Del Mote in the river town of Talacogon are grateful of this road construction project of President Benigno S. Aquino lll, which will be completed on July 28 this year, ahead of its completion target. It ...
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11Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 11 (PIA) –- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo is here in the city today to conduct an investigation on the confiscation of logs last June 3, 2012. Earlier report from the city government said elements from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), Philippine National Police (PNP), Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the city government here intercepted Sunday night, a large volume of illegal logs...
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18Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 18 (PIA) -- The government on Saturday cautioned people to conserve water particularly this summer season. “Let us put into practice what we’ve learned about conservation of water so that the next generation may continue to enjoy an unlimited supply of water resources," said Region Xlll Regional Executive Director (RED) Leonardo R. Sibbaluca of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Use water "wisely and intelligently,'...
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10May2012LIPATA, Surigao City, May 10 (PIA) -- With the recently released Memorandum Circular No. 04 series 2012 by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) implementing guidelines in the use of Incident Command System (ICS) as an on-scene disaster response and management mechanism under the Philippine DRRM System, the Caraga RDRRMC emphasized delegation of authority and management by objectives to the responsible officer/agency during any incident or disaster in the region. ...
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03Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) Caraga region has identified Agusan del Sur as top rice-producing province in the region for 2011. Based on BAS records, the province continue to top in producing rice followed by the provinces of Surigao del Sur then the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte. Although the production of rice has decreased in 2011 because of the different calamities that hit the region, BAS regional agricultur...
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10Apr2012COTABATO CITY, April 10 (PIA) -- Local and foreign investments in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) are seen to grow this year following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the ARMM-regional government. Signed during the 1st ARMM Economic Summit held here recently, the MOA is aimed at boosting local and foreign direct investments in the ARMM, which is among the three-pillar thrusts of the new ARMM government, alon...
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24Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 24 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development is calling on interested students, college graduates and graduates of vocational courses who are unemployed, to apply for summer jobs under the Expanded Government Internship Program (GIP). The GIP is also open for out-of-school youths who would want to take part in nation-building. The DSWD said that the Expanded GIP is part of the Aquino administration’s efforts to strengthen youth participation in nation-build...
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19May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 19 (PIA) -- To ensure fast mobilization of farm products in the region, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Caraga will spearhead the implementation of “Tulay ng Pangulo para sa Agraryong Kaunlaran” program. DAR-Caraga Regional Director Faisar Mambuay said all provinces and key cities in the region are required to have bridges so that mobilization of products to and from the area will be made easy and fast. The official stressed if products will be mobilized faster the...
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01Mar2012SURIGAO CITY, Mar. 1 (PIA) -- To improve the inter-barangay and inter-municipal linkages for better agro and aqua economic activities in Siargao Island, the government has earmarked P5 million for the construction of Katipunan-Maasin Farm to Market road in Pilar town to be undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) this year. “When completed, the road will serve as faster alternate route for farmers and fisher folks from the villages of Katipuna...
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18May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 18 (PIA) –- Personnel of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) - Caraga Region conducted today echo cum briefing on the agency’s role in the incident command system, a systematic tool used for the command, control, and coordination of emergency response. Jennifer Gaitano, PIA-Caraga monitoring officer and the agency’s assistant focal person to the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), emphasized that the establishment of the incident command ...
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04Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- Stakeholders of the Agusan del Norte Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) chaired by Governor Erlpe John M. Amante convened Friday to enhance further its 5-year DRRM Plan from 2012 to 2017. On behalf of Gov. Amante, Provincial Administrator Ms. Percianita Racho presided the meeting and solicited further suggestions from the members to come up with a unified and organized DRRM plan for the province. Provincial Planning and Develo...
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22May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 22 (PIA) -- After a year of launching the Tapatan Roadshow in Caraga region, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is again spearheading the conduct of the roadshow on June 12 here. The roadshow will discuss the disaster preparedness program of the different public and private stakeholders of the region. DILG-Caraga information officer Florian Faith Bayawa said the event will discuss preparations of the different local government units and some national go...
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05Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 5 (PIA) -- The number of scholarship applicants in Caraga Region increased this year, an official of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)-Caraga today said. According to Dr. Julius Sol Jamero, Chief Administrative Officer of CHED-Caraga, the entire region has a total of 878 applicants for the scholarship programs offered by CHED, however, only 140 slots were given to the region. Dr. Jamero added the problem was solved, however, through the initiatives of Agusan del Nort...
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28Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 28 (PIA) -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) - Caraga, headed by Regional Vice President Johnny Sychua, recently released checks as financial assistance to beneficiaries of the ‘PhilHealth Run - Mindanao Run for Hope’ conducted last February. PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eduardo Banzon with Regional Vice President Sychua turned over the checks to Por Cristo Foundation Incorporated and Lingap Center of Butuan City Social Welfare a...
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06Nov2012“Kumain ng itlog, pagkaing pampalusog (Eat eggs, food that's good for the health),” parents and teachers would often say to encourage children to eat eggs. Indeed, eggs, specifically chicken eggs, are on the list of the most commonly-consumed foods. Eggs top the most consumed protein-rich foods in the Philippines, based on the food consumption survey conducted in 2008 conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). Chicken...
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13Mar2012SURIGAO CITY, Mar. 13 (PIA) -- The Protected Area and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) is set to implement a project entitled Lake Mainit Migratory Birds Conservation Project at the country’s fourth largest and Mindanao’s second largest freshwater lake, Gov. Sol Matugas said recently. Matugas said the project is funded by the Ramsar Regional Center-East Asia Wetland Fund (RRC-EAWF) through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the purpose of wet...
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06May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 6 (PIA) -- Forty-eight police investigators from the city and provincial police offices under Police Regional Office 13 attended the three-day seminar-workshop training aimed to hone their skills and learn the advanced techniques in the investigations dealing with kidnap-for-ransom cases, at the conference room of Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, Butuan City, a senior regional police official said Thursday. “This is in line with the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) plan nationwi...
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02Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 2 PIA) -- City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. recently presented the city’s streamlined Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS) to more than 500 city and municipal mayors from all over the country during the Forum on Building Sustainable Competitive Local Governments. The gathering of local chief executives was held last Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. DILG Sec. Jesse M. Robredo was the guest of...
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14Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 14 (PIA) -- A flood advisory has been issued anew today by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) following the continuous downpour that is being experienced by majority of areas in Caraga Region. The advisory was issued at 9:00 a.m. today where accordingly, for the past 24 hours of monitoring, it has been observed that the rainfall ending at 8:00 a.m. are as follows: Surigao = Trace; Butuan = 5.0 mm; and Hinatuan = 6.0 mm. The ...
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19Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Bureau of Export Trade Promotion widens its nationwide information campaign dubbed “Doing Business In Free Trade Areas” (DBFTA) to encourage Micro Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (MSMEs) to trade with countries where the Philippines has already inked a Free Trade Agreement. The Caraga leg of the caravan held on March 13 at Dottie’s Place, JC Aquino Ave., Butuan City was at...
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05Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 5 (PIA) – Department of Education (DepEd)-Caraga Regional Director Dr. Gloria Benigno on Friday thanked all stakeholders of the PNoy Bayanihan project. In her parting statement during the ceremonial turnover of armchairs to schools in Caraga Region, Benigno said the collaborative efforts of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (...
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15Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 15 (PIA) -- Police Chief Superintendent Carmelo E. Valmoria, the former director of the headquarters support services of the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters at Camp Crame, Quezon City assumed as the new acting regional director of Police Regional Office 13, in a well-attended turn over rites held at the regional police headquarters parade grounds, Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, here on Tuesday morning. He received the command symbol and records from PSSupt. Mario Sori...
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03Feb2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- A series of ceremonial energization activities is set to happen in six far-flung areas in Surigao del Sur. According to Agi Jaluag, Information Officer of Surigao del Sur Electric Cooperative II (SURSECO II), the energization program which covers a purok and five sitios started yesterday, Feb. 2 until Saturday, Feb. 4. Jaluag said these include Sitio Palompon, Barangay Mahaba, Marihatag; Purok 5, Barangay Siagao, San Miguel; Sitio A...
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10May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 10 (PIA) -- Regional Director PCSupt Reynaldo S Rafal commended the personnel of Police Regional Office 13 for being true to its commitment to preserve and protect the environment and heed the call for Pulis Makakalikasan: 10 Milyong Puno Pamana sa Kinabukasan, which was personally initiated by Police Director General Nicanor Bartolome in support to the National Greening Program of President Benigno S. Aquino III. A humble contribution to mitigate the effects of climate chang...
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18May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 18 (PIA) -– The Civil Service Commission (CSC) - Caraga regional office announced the conduct of the Penology Officer Examination on August 12. According to CSC-Caraga Regional Director Adams D. Torres, the passers will be qualified to the position of second level ranks in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology. The official further said the passers of the said examination will be called Penology Officer Eligibility and considered appropriate to the second level ranks i...
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30Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- To continuously ensure the safety of lives and properties of the general public, the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) has intensified police vigilance and coordination with other government agencies. OIC PSSupt Pedro Obaldo Jr. reported that from March 15 to April 28 of 2011, there were 75 crime incidents recorded while this year of the same period, it decreased into 69. “This is because of the continuous monitoring, surveillance, and coordination of the PNP wi...
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19Dec2012MANILA, Dec. 19 (PIA) - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has urged government agencies to provide continuous, high-quality service amid the conduct of Christmas office parties and other year-end activities. “Christmas is the season of gift-giving, and the best gift we can give to the Filipino public is the promise of excellent and honest public service, not only this holiday season but onwards,” said CSC Chairman Francisco T. Duque III. The CSC chief said that government offices may impl...
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17May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 17 (PIA) -- Chiefs of Police in Caraga Region who cannot solve crimes in their respective areas of responsibilities (AORs) may be relieved from their positions. This is what PCSupt Reynaldo Rafal, Regional Director of Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 said following the series of unsolved crimes in some provinces and cities of Caraga region. According to Rafal, PRO-13 is currently conducting performance evaluation of all chiefs of police in the region, particularly in the muni...
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09Jun2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, June 9 (PIA) -- A multidisciplinary team of experts in soil-climatic and water resources, soil conservation, land use, geographic information systems from the Bureau of Soils and Water Management, Quezon City, with some project-hired staff, will be moving around the province for soil survey and classification and land use assessment for agri-investment in Agusan del Sur. The project is a joint undertaking between and among the provincial government of Agusan del Sur, the Departm...
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02May2011BUTUAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- Congressman Jose S. Aquino II of the first congressional district covering Butuan City and the municipality of Las Nieves in Agusan del Norte recently said the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras may help in deterring crimes in a progressive city like Butuan. PSupt. Francisco Dungo, Butuan City Plice Office (BCPO) Deputy City Director for Operations said CCTV cameras have helped the Philippine National Police (PNP) in other big cities in Me...
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26Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 26 (PIA) –- Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Surigao del Norte Field Office is set to release coco coir livelihood grant to members of the Claver Coconut Farmers Multi-purpose Cooperative (CLACOFARMCO) on Friday at the multi-purpose hall of Taganito Mining Corporation in Claver, Surigao del Norte. In a phone-patch interview with PIA, Gloria Varquez, DOLE-Surigao del Norte field office head said this is the second release of the said cooperative after they have rece...
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13Dec2012PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur, Dec. 13 (PIA) -- The Search and Rescue Agusan del Sur (SARAS) was awarded as the “Best Fire Fighter Volunteer Group” in the Philippines during the 21st Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) anniversary celebration held at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Commissioned Officer Center in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on October 24, 2012. President Simeon Benigno Aquino III handed over the award to Governor Adolph Edward Plaza, the founder of SARAS. The local chief execu...
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31Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 31 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region 13-Caraga has celebrated its 21st Year Anniversary with the theme, “Nangangalaga at Gumagabay Tungo sa Matuwid na Buhay” in one of the convention centers here. In her speech, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 13 OIC-Director Lilibeth A. Famacion extended her warmest greetings to BJMP officials for their continued and committed service. Director Famacion said the 21st Annivers...
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01Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 1 (PIA) -- Marking the opening ceremony of this year’s Elderly Filipino Week celebration, the senior citizens here participated in the "Jog-for-Health" and ‘Hataw’ exercise at 5:30 this morning. Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)-Butuan City chief Imelda Nonan encouraged the senior citizens who participated in today's kick-off ceremony to participate also during the culmination on October 6 with different activities for them. “Today, there are 1,162 senior citiz...
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06Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 6 (PIA) – To update the member-consumers of the Agusan del Norte Electric Cooperative (ANECO) on the power crisis in Mindanao, a Power Forum was conducted recently at the ANECO Multi-Purpose Hall, this city with participants from the government agencies, business sector, local tri-media, and private individuals. During the power forum, 1st District Butuan City-Las Nieves Cong. Jose Aquino II also shared his ideas and answered some questions asked by the attendees. Aquino ...
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31Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, March 31 (PIA) -- The Department of Agrarian Reform through its Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support Project, Phase III (DAR-ARISP III) provided a package of Agricultural-Agribusiness Development (AAD) livelihood project assistance to the Cluster of Farmers’ Organizations in an agrarian reform community in the municipality of R.T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte. The cooperation of the DAR-ARISP-III, municipal local government of RTR, Federation of Agrarian Reform Communities Coope...
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01Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 1 (PIA) -- The New People’s Army gunned down a child and three more civilians morning of May 30 as they pursued an offensive attack against a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment at Kilometer 41, Brgy Binicalan, San Luis, Agusan del Sur . Initial report said about 80 fully armed men, believed to be members of Guerilla Front 88 - North Central Mindanao Regional Committee and led by an “Estan,” harassed the military Patrol Base of 23rd Infantry Battali...
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26Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 26 (PIA) -- City Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. expressed his gratitude to the management of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on the P2-million medical assistance which the city government received from PCSO Regional Operations Manager Carlito Kho, in a ceremony held recently at the city hall here. According to Mayor Amante, Butuanons are very fortunate because of the endowment fund given are to accommodate the people in erms of their health care needs. Amante ...
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05Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 5 (PIA) -- Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Armin Luistro recently urged school officials and school children to take care of the donated armchairs under the PNoy Bayanihan Project. Luistro said the production of these armchairs is a product of collaboration of government agencies, originally conceptualized by President Benigno S. Aquino III. Because of this, Luistro said school officials should value these donations because DepEd is very fortunate to...
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28Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 28 (PIA) -- To continuously ensure health care benefits of Butuanons, the Philippine Health (PhilHealth) Insurance Corporation recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the city government here. The MOA signing between the two parties ensures coverage of poor and the low-income families identified by the city government under the Partial Subsidy Scheme, which also shows support to President Benigno S. Aquino III's goal of universal health coverage for all. Heads ...
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06Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 6 (PIA) -- The Butuan City Water District (BCWD) will soon implement projects to improve the city's water pipeline to ensure safe water supply to consumers. In a forum to mark the 11th Water Consciousness Month, which coincided with the BCWD’s 38th anniversary, Engr. Sang Tian of BCWD said that the agency is currently coordinating with other non-government organizations and will be orienting residents within the vicinity of the Taguibo Watershed area on how to maintain th...
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10Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA) -- In a bid to hasten the development and expansion of the tourism industry in the Province of Agusan del Norte, planning and tourism officers both from the municipal and provincial government units, including stakeholders from the Provincial Tourism Council, Department of Tourism and TESDA have had been converging for several intensive sessions to map out strategies for a workable and encompassing Provincial Tourism Master Plan. Daniel Calo, p...
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07Mar2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Mar. 7 (PIA) -- The Gender and Development (GAD) focal person of the province has committed to plant trees on Thursday, Mar. 8 in Brgy. Cagtinae, Malimono, as part of the celebration of the Women’s Month. Board Member Regina Alaan, chairperson of the Committee on Gender, Women and Development of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, said tthe GAD focal person along with the five representatives from the different partner agencies of the province will plant...
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08Dec2012BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 8 (PIA) -- The National Statistics Office (NSO) Caraga will be conducting a Regional Dissemination Forum on the 2010 Annual Survey of the Philippine Business and Industry (ASPBI) and 2010 Survey on Information and Communication Technology (SICT) on December 18 at the Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, this city. Statistician Reynaldo Magno of NSO-Caraga, said the forum is aimed to raise awareness of the stakeholders and data users on the importance and relevance of the economic s...
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03Jul2012SURIGAO CITY, July 3 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB-13) and Chamber of Mines – Caraga Region chapter led the culmination activity of the 2012 Environment Month celebration at the Provincial Forest Park in Brgy. Ipil this city on Saturday, June 30. The celebration started with a motorcade along the major thoroughfares of the city followed by a tree planting activity and the memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing between the MGB-13 and its partner mining companies. Lawyer Rise F...
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02Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 2 (PIA) -- The Regional Office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Caraga region has tied-up with the Department of Tourism (DOT)-Caraga in an effort to promote the region’s products to local and foreign tourists. According to Elena Calo, Trade and Industry Specialist Chief of DTI-Caraga, the DTI has already agreed and coordinated with the DOT-Caraga in guiding tourists where to buy some pasalubong items (presents) inside the Gaisano Mall her...
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15May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 15 (PIA) –- Overseas Workers Welfare Administrator (OWWA) Administrator Carmelita S. Dimzon challenged overseas Filipino workers (OFW) dependent-scholars not only to finish their education but to graduate with honors and exemplary recognition to inspire the youth and bring honor to their parents. During her recent visit here to award the scholarship grant amounting to P220,000 in time with the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of OWWA, the official challenged the scholars...
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14Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- Caraga Region’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) through the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has warned the public to be alert as tropical storm “Butchoy” (International Name: GUCHOL) is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility this evening. Mr. Amado Posas, OCD-Caraga Chief Operations Officer, said their office has already disseminated public advisory for them to be alert in case of emergency. Posas also said advisories we...
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28Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 28 (PIA) -- The Police Regional Office 13 has implemented Operational Plan for Summer Vacation Activities (OPLAN SUMVAC) to prevent any occurrence of criminal activities. OPLAN SUMVAC will involve the maximum deployment of mobile and motorcycle patrol units along major thoroughfares to ensure the safety and security of the populace. The operation also encompasses the deployment of police officers and establishment of Police Assistance Centers on different sea, land and air t...
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31Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, March 31 (PIA) -- The city government has partnered with Saint Joseph Institute of Technology's (SJIT) College of Engineering and Architecture to help design and transform the city into a green city and share in the ownership of the city and its development. Citing the positive effects of a public private partnership (PPP), Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. said on Wednesday that the private sector should share in the resources, problems and gains of every project implementation since th...
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12Apr2012DAVAO CITY, April 12 (PIA) -- Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III has instructed the energy department to solve the power crisis at the soonest time possible without sacrificing the future. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jose Rene Almendras today said in press conference today in Davao City that the President has instructed him to focus on identifying and providing solutions to the Mindanao power crisis. The DOE chief stressed, however, that the President wants a solution that will not "jeopar...
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22Jun2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, June 22 (PIA) -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have intensified their operation against drug trafficking and abuse while participating and conducting activities believed to reduce the demand of drugs by students and other illegal drug users. In a report by the PDEA regional director Joel Plaza to the members of the Provincial Peace and Order Council on June 14 Plaza said they have conducted one operation per month since Ma...
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10May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 10 (PIA) -- Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 has assigned 31 police officers to Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) to comply with the basic policy on maintaining of at least 21 personnel in every police station, pursuant to Special Orders Number 282. PRO-13 Regional Director PCSupt Reynaldo S Rafal said the personnel will be distributed to different police stations in Butuan City to provide police service to the residents in the city. Rafal also emphasized that the newly-downloa...
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31May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 31 (PIA) -- The people of Butuan City can expect more infrastructure projects rising in the city in the months ahead. Among the projects lined up are: Butuan City Sanitary Landfill, Brgy. Dumalagan; Estipona Road with Drainage, Barangay Libertad 4th St. Guingona Subdivision to Montalban St. Road; Montilla St. to Ambago Barangay Hall Road; and the BAC Multi-Purpose Hall Warehouse, Motor Pool. Other projects for development are: DepEd Library Hub, Brgy. Ampayon; Farm to Market R...
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25Apr2012DAVAO CITY, April 25 (PIA) -- Airline industry leaders from the Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines (BIMP) urged for collaborative efforts between the private sector and government institutions to fast track and enhance air transport connectivity within the subregion. During the 1st Equator Asia Air Access Forum and Airline CEOs Summit, executives of Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, MASWings, SEA Air, and Mid-sea Express have expressed their respective concerns in taking ...
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30Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 30 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said they are ready for the Labor Day celebration here tomorrow. According to Tandag City Police Chief C/Insp Greggie Pimentel, security preparations have already been laid for the occasion including the setup of checkpoints in all entry and exit zones of the city. Lt Col Henry Robinson, commanding officer of the 29th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army also...
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09May2012LIPATA, Surigao City, May 9 (PIA) -- As part of the introduction of the Incident Command System (ICS) in the region by the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), the concern on organization and staffing was discussed Tuesday during the five-day Basic/Intermediate Course on ICS at the Almont Beach Resort, here. Participants of said training were representatives of government agencies and some officials from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces o...
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25May2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, May 25 (PIA) -- Eight members of the provincial environmental management planning team (PEMP) here recently received certificates of merit from the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) for formulating and developing the environmental management plan for various projects to be implemented in the province. Signed by Manuel Jamonir, road engineering coordinator and Graham Johnson Jones, Team Leader of the AusAID- Philippine Provincial Road Management Facility (P...
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28Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 28 (PIA) -- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) Caraga, headed by Regional Director Adams Torres, will be holding the Orientation on the Revised Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (RRACCS) on April 16-17 for the first batch at Luciana Convention Center, and April 19-20, 2012 for the second batch at Goat2geder Hotel, this city. The main objectives of the program are to be able to contribute to the more effective dispensation of administrative justice in the agen...
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06Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 6 (PIA) -- The city tourism is eyeing to develop the eight-layer waterfalls in Barangay Pianing to be one of the prospect tourist attractions of this city. In an interview with a local radio station here, Joy Rojo, city tourism council officer-in-charge said the crystal water of the waterfalls invite visitors to experience the coolness and beauty of nature. Rojo added those who were able to visit and see for themselves the nature’s gift have appr...
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21May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 21 (PIA) -- “The celebration of Balangay Festival on Saturday was generally peaceful,” said PSInsp. Reynante Sibayton of the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO). Insp. Sibayton said because of the tight security implemented by the city police through PSSupt. Pedro Obaldo, the celebration of the city’s patronal fiesta was peaceful and in order. The official added even before the celebration of the festival, police officers in the city were already directed to ensure peace an...
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26Apr2012DAVAO CITY, April 26 (PIA) -- Speaking to delegates of the 1st Mindanaonon Environment Summit last Friday, Secretary Luwalhati R. Antonino, chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), called on Mindanawons to convene and harmonize all environmental advocacies for Mindanao. “In the same way that we successfully held the power summit last April 13, I hope we can once more gather our collective stand and unite to resolve issues on the environment,” Antonino said. Antonino point...
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13Aug2012SURIGAO CITY, Aug. 13 (PIA) -- Gov. Sol Matugas this morning survived an assassination attempt allegedly perpetrated by a former barangay official. Her two security escorts and court security guard were wounded in the incident, a police report said. Police Senior Inspector Diomedes Cudra said around 8:15 this morning in front of Bulwagan ng Katarungan at the provincial capitol grounds while the flag ceremony was about to end, Samuel Lapac, 69, a former barangay captain, armed with .45 caliber p...
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21Aug2012VERUELA, Agusan Del Sur, Aug. 21 (PIA) -- Rice farmers in Barangay Sampaguita of this municipality recently turned into egg production for them to have a regular income. “Rice farmers here only know two words: short or failure,” said Samuel Viñan, member of the Sampaguita Irrigators’ Association (SIA) referring to their usual yield in rice farming. Viñan who owns a hectare and a caretaker of another five-hectare rice farms said rice farming is not enough to meet the daily needs of h...
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16Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 16 (PIA) -- Member-agencies of the City Peace and Order Council here chaired by Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr., convened Thursday and tackled issues, concerns, and updates on the peace and order situation in the city. On behalf of the city mayor, City Councilor Ryan Anthony Culima presided the said meeting. This monthly meeting is in line with the implementation of president Aquino's Philippine Development Plan on Good Governance. PCINSP Reynante Sib...
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05Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, Feb. 5 (PIA) -- The 115 trainees who made the armchairs that were distributed to schools in Caraga Region on Friday under the PNoy Bayanihan Project will each receive certificate of competency. Secretary Emmanuel Joel Villanueva of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) announced on Friday during the ceremonial turnover of some 6,096 armchairs to ten schools in Caraga Region held at the covered court of Butuan Central Elementary S...
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25Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 25 (PIA) – The 28 delegates of the country to the 38thShip for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SEAYP) is scheduled to cruise around Southeast Asia Wednesday until December 16, 2011 where the Philippines will be its first port of call. In a press statement, NYC Commissioner Georgina Nava, who sits as chairperson of the SSEAYP Organizing Committee, this year’s finalists from the different regions of the country would have started to receive formal notice...
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16Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 16 (PIA) -- Twenty-eight families were evacuated from Jabonga, Agusan del Norte as water level in Lake Mainit rose due to the continuous rains brought about by the Low Pressure Area being experienced in Caraga. According to Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) chair and Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Director Dr. Blanche T. Gobenciong, four barangays in the municipality of Jabonga located in low-lying areas...
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12Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 12 (PIA) -- Police Regional Office 13 Caraga, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), has beefed up its campaign against illegal drugs. On December 15, 2011, Oplan Zombie was launched by Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) to further stop the notorious pushers and users of prohibited drugs within the area. The statistical record of BCPO shows that from December 15, 2010 to February 28, 2011, one drug-relate...
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14Dec2012BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 14 (PIA) -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) - Caraga thru Regional Director Atty. Francisco Pobe updated members of the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (RLECC) on the upcoming May 2013 national and local elections (NLE), held recently at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Caraga Regional Office, this city. Pobe said that based on regional statistics, there are 1,445,724 total registered voters for this year, an increased of 7.5 percent from the 1,344,62...
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25Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 25 (PIA) -- The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Caraga and the Regional Cooperative Development Council (RCDC) will be conducting a series of activities for this year’s Cooperative Month celebration in October. CDA-Caraga Regional Director Manuela Pelaez said that by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 493, October of every year is declared Cooperative Month. This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Kooperatiba ay Pagyamanin, mga Kasapi Paramihin....
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21Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 21 (PIA) -- Agusan del Norte Governor Erlpe John Amante recently said the provincial government has always valued technological education and trainings and its contribution to society. This developed after he reported that the province’s enrollment rate in public elementary and high schools have increased significantly, citing that the province is serious in implementing not only basic education and degree courses but also technical-vocational courses in tech-voc schools in ...
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04Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 4 (PIA) -- A development group in Mindanao has recommended to farmers, especially sugar planters, to take advantage of the nipa tree to boost their sugar production, which is also expected to propel the growing economy in the Caraga Region. Based on a study, the group said nipa trees belong to the same family as that of the coconut tree, but the sugar produced from it has low glycemic index, and according to international standards, if the...
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16May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 16 (PIA) -- In an effort to provide education to indigenous peoples, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) will start to implement the merit-based scholarships this school year. According to NCIP-Caraga Regional Director Dominador Gomez, the program is aimed at giving the indigenous peoples the opportunity to spend education, which is one of the common demands of the tribes in the region. Initially, Dir. Gomez said, NCIP will be supporting eight full scholars as...
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03Feb2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Feb. 3 (PIA) - The provincial government of Agusan del Sur has made it among the top 10 provinces in the Philippines which has laudable performance in rice production since 2008. This was confirmed after the recently-concluded national evaluation on Jan. 26 for the Agri-Pinoy Rice Achievers Awards. The Agri-Pinoy Rice Achievers Awards program is launched by the Philippine Government through the Department of Agriculture in line with the vision of achieving Rice Self-Suff...
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10May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 10 (PIA) –- The Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (OWWA) in Caraga is strengthening the education program of the children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in the region. In a press conference on Tuesday held in time with the 30th anniversary of OWWA, Dr. Marietta Lumawag, OWWA-Caraga Regional Director emphasized the need to strengthen the education of the children of OFWs. The official said because of this, a memorandum of agreement was signed between OWWA-Caraga ...
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14Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- Officials of the Renal Disease Control Program (REDCOP) and Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Caraga informed the public on how to prevent kidney diseases. Ms. Delma Legaspi of DOH-CHD Caraga who is also the region’s REDCOP coordinator said drinking six to eight glass of water may help in flushing out bacteria “thus, cleaning our kidney.” Dr. Romina Rusillon, a nephrologist of Caraga region who is also a partner of the REDCOP in it...
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24Jan2012AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Jan. 24 (PIA) -- In support to the Swine Re-stocking Program, the Cabadbaran City government of this province recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Unit 13 (DA-RFU 13) as way of giving authority to the City Agriculture’s Office (CAO) to sell pigs. The City Agriculture’s Office already received one boar/male swine and two female swine. These are expected to produce more local swine stocks th...
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31Jan2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- The 165 newly promoted officers and men of Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (PPO) have taken their oath and got pinned with a rank higher during a flag-lowering rites at said office recently. According to P/SSupt. Arthur Sanchez, the mass promotion effective December 31, 2011 was based on General Orders Nos. 178, 179, and 180 issued by PNP National Headquarters for Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs) and Special Orders Nos. 20 – 4...
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14Feb2013BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 14 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga has released a total of P17 million Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) to Butuan City and the provinces of Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur. DILG-Caraga Regional Director Lilibeth Famacion said the PCF is a performance-based incentive conferred to LGUs for having passed the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH). “This is to stimulate their performance in putting a premium on development initiatives fo...
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03May2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, May 3 (PIA) -- A total of 18 young students from this province who passed the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholarship examination signed the contract with the department and attended the one-day orientation to officially acknowledge their sincerity and willingness to abide by the rules set by the government to scholars, while signifying their intention to take full advantage and responsibility of the privilege given to them. In the said ceremony, DOST-Caraga Reg...
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08May2012LIPATA, Surigao City, May 8 (PIA) -- To come up with a unified protocol system on managing and responding to disaster, the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) conducted a Basic/Intermediate Course on Incident Command System (ICS). The five-day training started on Monday, May 7 at Almont Beach Resort here. In her message, Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Caraga Regional Director Blanche Gobenciong expressed her gratitude to the full support and commitment of th...
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16Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Tourism (DOT)-Caraga Region and the local government units of the Province of Surigao del Norte and the municipality of General Luna, Siargao Island will open today the Surfing Festival 2011. According to DOT-Caraga, the two-week activity will feature national and international surfers as they will participate in three categories. The 13th Siargao National Surfing Cup, to be participated by surfers in all regions in the co...
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30Mar2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, March 30 (PIA) -- The Provincial Tourism Council recently convened to prepare for the coming week-long celebration of the 20th Naliyagan Festival 2012 that will take place June 12 and culminate on June 17, 2012. According to Provincial Tourism Officer Elizabeth Gilot, they have already conducted the assessment of the 2011 Naliyagan Festival and they have already identified activities that will be enjoyed by visitors and tourists “I think it is a waste of money if we spend bi...
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16May2012CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City, May 16 (PIA) -- A teen-member of Guerilla Front 20, Southern Mindanao Regional Committee surrendered to 75th Infantry Battalion at Brgy Maharlika, Bislig City at 5:00 p.m. of May 8. A minor at 17 years old, the young surenderee is a resident of Upper New Visayas, Brgy Pulang Lupa, Trento Agusan del Sur and was identified by the Philippine National Police who was abducted by the New Peoples Army (NPA) last year. His surrender was made possible through th...
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21Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 21 (PIA) -- The Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) here is once again spearheading this year’s Elderly Filipino Week celebration on October 1-6. OSCA Chief Imelda Mupas-Nonan said this is celebrated nationwide under Proclamation No. 470, declaring the first week of October of every year as Linggo ng Katandaang Pilipino (Elderly Filipino Week). Said celebration will kick off on October 1 with “Jog for Health” activity from the Agusan del Norte Provincial Capitol...
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03Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga urged all local chief executives in the region to establish a Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) in their respective Local Government Units (LGUs). According to Golda Pocon of the Technical Services Division, only few LGUs in the region have adhered to the provisions set in Magna Carta for persons with disabilities (PWDs). The official said the social welfare department has be...
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25May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 25 (PIA) -- A town in the province of Agusan del Norte in Caraga region was added to the list of municipalities that are subject for the assessment of the solid waste management implementation. The municipality of Las Nieves, some 20.7 kilometers away from this city, is now added to the six municipalities that will be assessed or evaluated by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)-Caraga. In a phone-patch interview with Forester Joy Maagad, EMB-Caraga technical staff, he sa...
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03Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 3 (PIA) -- At least 116 trainees from different parts of Surigao del Sur graduated recently from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) provincial office here. According to Allan Millan, Supervising Technical Education Skills Development Specialist (TESDS), the new batch of graduates are as follows: personal computer operations – nine; consumer electronics services – 30; housekeeping – 23; bartending – 24; and, driving – 3...
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04Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug 4 (PIA) -- Japanese investors will pour in more investments in the country, especially in Mindanao, in support of the Philippine government’s public-private-partnership (PPP) program. This was learned during the second day of the 21st Mindanao Business Conference held at the Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort here. The said business conference runs from August 2 to 4, 2012, with invited business leaders from the Philippines and other countries. “We found Mindanao rich in agri...
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19Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) of Agusan del Norte installed recently 131 landless farmers as legal owners of public agricultural landholding under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), covering a total of 245 hectares in Sitio Subait, Bonifacio, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte. DAR Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer (PARO) Andre B. Atega personally handed-over the Certificate of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs) to the farmer-beneficiaries assisted...
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19Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 19 (PIA) -- The Butuan-Agusan del Norte Football Association (BANFA) team forced Bukidnon Football Association (BUFA) into a draw in the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U23 National Suzuki Cup Qualifying Round match last March 18 at Caraga State University (CSU) – Cabadbaran Campus Football field in Cabadbaran City. Drawing first blood was Tyrone Opiso of BUFA who escaped with a goal in the 23rd minute of the match. However, not to be downhearted and drawin...
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25Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 25 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Agusan del Norte has conducted the inauguration and blessing of its new provincial office building in Capitol Compound, this City. The construction of the new office amounting to P 1.5 million was sponsored by the provincial government of Agusan del Norte, headed by Governor Erlpe John M. Amante. DILG-Caraga Regional Director Lilibeth A. Famacion, DILG Agusan del Norte Provincial Director Romeo A. Solis, ...
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31May2012DAVAO CITY, May 31 (PIA) -- A consortium of local academicians and scholars is urged to take on the role of a think tank that will help steer Mindanao’s journey to holistic development. Sixteen members of the Mindanao Studies Consortium Foundation Inc. (MSCFI) were exhorted by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) to venture out of their institutions and build their mark in research and policy studies in the region. “Issues in Mindanao are integrated and call for integrated solutions ...
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10Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 10 (PIA) -- The flash flood that hit this city on midnight of Sunday caused P2.4 million damages in infrastructure and agriculture, officials of the city engineering and agriculture departments here said. In a text message sent by Jennifer Michelle Divinagracia of the city's public information office to PIA-Caraga, the estimated cost of damage caused by the flash flood on July 8 reached P2 million in infrastructure according to Engr. Lorden Vismanos, officer-in-charge of the...
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23Jul2012A Butuanon high school student has won the silver medal in the Physical Science (Individual category) in this year’s Genius Olympiad at State University of New York (SUNY), Oswego, New York, U.S.A. Terence John C. Vesagas, fourth year high school student at the Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU), won the award for his investigatory project entitled: “Ultrasonic Waves as Larvicide: An Alternative Way to Control Mosquito Populations.” The same study has won for him eight awards—an ...
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12Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 12 (PIA) -- The city police reported the successful implementation of “Oplan Balik Eskwela 2012” for the school opening last week. “The city police would like to commend our officers as well as the rank and file, our education officials, the local government units as well as the community as there was no reported untoward incident related to the school opening this week,” city police director SSupt. Pedro Obaldo Jr said in the “Talakayan Sa Isyung Pulis” (TSIP) fo...
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04Mar2013DAVAO CITY, Mar. 4 (PIA) -- Billed as the Philippines efficient and cost-effective project management tool, the World Bank (WB) recently cited the government’s use of geo-tagging technology in its effort for a transparent and corrupt-free government. An article bannered in their Washington-based website (www.worldbank.org), said that the use of geo-tagging technology in the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) second Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP2) has made project monitoring in far-...
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12Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- Immigration officials today said foreign nationals may now apply permanent residency in their office. According to Bureau of Immigration (BoI) Alien Control Officer Pastor P. Moran, Jr. foreigners who are married with Caraganons may stay in the region as long as they like if they have documents signifying their permanent residency. “Ang mga foreigners nga nagminyo og mga Filipinas or Filipinos pwede na mag-apply og permanent residency by marr...
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20Mar2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, PIA (March 20) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development - Caraga Regional Office has declared a100 percent coverage of the target Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Agusan del Sur. The department was able to cover 317 barangays province-wide, with a total of 46,191 active beneficiaries as of December 31, 2011. According to report by Ruth Tambura, DSWD – 13 4Ps program coordinator, the number of beneficiaries in Agusan del Sur is ac...
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27Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, March 27 (PIA) -- In preparation for the opening of classes for school year 2012-2013, the Liga ng mga Barangay of this city is fast tracking the construction of the two-building Liga College which is expected to be finished this summer. The Liga College which is constructed in a two-hectare lot in Barangay Pigdaulan here was established because of the initiatives of the 86 barangays in the city through the Liga ng mga Barangay headed by its President, Brgy. Capt. Nestor Amora of ...
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05Dec2012SURIGAO CITY, Dec. 5 (PIA) -- No major damage has been reported as Typhoon Pablo struck Surigao del Norte and the province of Dinagat Islands on Tuesday. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Surigao del Norte said they received no reports of significant damage of infrastructure in the entire province as of 11 a.m. Wednesday. “What we only have here is the report from Brgy. Consolacion, Dapa that six houses were totally damaged and only one in Mainit whil...
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12Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- Fourth Infantry “Diamond” Division Commanding General Victor Felix, visited the Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) patrol base of the 23rd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army located at Brgy. San Antonio, Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. Major General Felix commended the soldiers and the militia men who heroically defended the base against numerically superior and heavily-armed communist rebels and the Specia...
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18Oct2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Oct. 18 (PIA) -- Climate, erosion and siltation, water quality conversion of marsh land into agriculture, dwindling of fish stock and other animals and the crocodiles were reported root causes of disaster in Agusan del Sur. This was contained in an assessment report of the partnership for resilience (PfR) areas in Agusan del Sur by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Wetlands International as initial move to implement the special project on disaster risk reduction and manage...
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13Apr2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, April 13 (PIA) -- Governor Adolph Edward Plaza convened on tuesday the officials and residents of Barangays Sta. Teresita and Pinagalaan for a pre-construction meeting. This is for the earliest possible construction of roads connecting the two barangays to Barangays Osmena, Magkiangkang, Villa Undayon, New Salem, Mount Carmel and Bayugan City for easy and convenient transport of their products. Last month, a meeting was also held with all stakeholders of the said projects to di...
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29Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 29 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Caraga, is strengthening its advocacy campaign on Republic Act 9211, otherwise known as the Tobacco Act of 2003. According to Elmer Natad, DTI-Caraga Arbitration Officer, they will inform the public especially the youth on the provisions of the law. He says the law points out that smoking shall be absolutely prohibited in public places such as centers of youth activity such as playschools, preparatory schools, elemen...
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29May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 29 (PIA) -– The regional office of the Commission on Population (POPCOM), in cooperation with the Department of Health (DOH) in Caraga, is pushing for the use of correct family planning method. According to Alex Makinano, POPCOM-Caraga Technical Services Division chief, they have agreed with DOH to divide the strategies to be implemented so that couples will use correct family planning method. Makinano said the demand generation drive teaches women how to implement the natur...
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30May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 30 (PIA) -– The Department of Education (DepEd) - Caraga region warned school administrators and teachers not to collect fees during enrollment. DepEd emphasized that school principals, heads and teachers who will be reported on having collected fees during enrollment will be called for investigation. This developed after DepEd-Caraga received reports during the previous years informing the office that allegedly, there were school principals and teachers collecting miscellan...
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21Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 21 (PIA) -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) explained why they revised the existing policy on the grant of survivorship benefits. During Monday’s stakeholders’ dialogue with top officials of the country’s premier state insurer, President and General Manager (PGM) Robert G. Vergara emphasized that the existing policies on the grant of survivorship benefits were revised by the management with the end in view of granting equitable be...
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02Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 2 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga region has reorganized its quick response team (QRT) and has recently conducted capability building to its members at a hotel here. Conducted in two batches, DSWD Caraga Regional Director Mercedita P. Jabagat said the reorganization of the QRT of the field office is basically done to refresh the members of their respective roles and functions for future undertaking relative to disaster management. Jaba...
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27Feb2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur Feb. 27 (PIA) -- The province of Surigao del Sur plans to implement its own version of Social Integration Program (SIP) for rebel returnees. According to Gov. Johnny Pimentel, all mayors here have already been informed of the matter during the Social Integration Program orientation meeting with LGU officials and concerned agencies held recently. Pimentel stressed, the plan, which has an initial target of about 60 rebels, aims t...
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04May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 4 (PIA) -- The fifth most wanted person in the municipality of Lianga, Surigao del Sur was captured by the authorities. A joint operation conducted by the personnel of Lianga Municipal Police Station led by PSInsp. Ignacio Serrano and Philippine Army's 29th Infantry Brigade led by 1Lt. Gerardo Joves resulted to the arrest of Teddy Domandan Bager, a member of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), New People’s Army (NPA), National Democratic Front (NDF) under Front Command ...
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18Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 18 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga, as lead agency for the Regional Inter-Agency Committee for Filipino Family (RIAC-FF), stepped up its preparations for the upcoming National Filipino Family Week celebration on September 22-30. DSWD-Caraga Regional Dir. Mercedita Jabagat said that based on Proclamation No. 60, the RIAC-FF celebrates the National Family Week from September 22-30, 2012. “This year, we aim to strengthen family unity and...
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05Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 5 (PIA) -- To ensure peaceful observance of this year’s Holy Week, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Caraga has directed all local officials in the region to monitor various activities during the season and ensure safety of the public. DILG regional director Lilibeth Famacion issued the directive based on Memorandum Circular No. 2012-59 dated March 28, 2012. Famacion reiterated that this year’s Holy Week also coincides with the start of the sum...
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20Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 20 (PIA) -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod approved a resolution recently authorizing Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. to enter into an agreement for the implementation of a small-scale irrigation project in support to the National High-Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP). The resolution, authored by Councilor Angelo S. Calo Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture of the City Council, was in accordance with Republic Act 8435 otherwise known as the Agriculture and Fisheries Mod...
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01Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 1 (PIA) -- One hundred and forty-nine police recruits comprising this year’s regular and attrition quota were expected to be sworn-in as trainees on Monday (July 2), at Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, this city, a senior police official said. PSupt. Martin M. Gamba, chief spokesman of the police regional headquarters here said that there were no changes so far for the scheduled oath-taking of the police recruits by Monday next week. The recruits are expected to be transported to ...
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19Jan2012TANDAG CITY, Jan. 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) here successfully conducted a two-day orientation (Jan 16-17) on philjob.net and Skill Registry System (SRS) at the Surigao del Sur State University (SDSSU). According to Teofila Rosales, head of DOLE Provincial Office, this is in response to the request of said university through Assistant Guidance Counselor Vanessa Sanchez to provide graduating students knowledge on job seeking by usin...
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31Jan2012Yacon juice and tea are beverages developed from Smallanthus sonchifolius or more popularly known as yacon. According to the Food and Nutrition Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), Yacon is associated with gut health. It is rich in fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a prebiotic stimulating the growth of good bacteria which enhances mineral absorption. FOS is a non-digestible form of carbohydrates that lowers blood sugar levels and improves the he...
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20May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 20 (PIA) -- A committee in congress may soon conduct its own investigation on the tragic dawn fire which razed a clothing store and five other establishments in downtown Butuan, killing 17 stay-in lady employees and gutted an estimated P30 million worth of property, according to a legislator. Rep. Jose “Joboy” Aquino (1st District Agusan del Norte, Butuan City-Las Nieves) said in an interview Friday morning, that he filed House Resolution No.2407 before the Congressional C...
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04Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 4 (PIA) -- Philippine National Police (PNP)-Caraga Regional Director PCSupt Carmelo Valmoria reported its accomplishments from January to July 2012, during the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) third regular meeting held at the Dotties Place Hotel, this city. On criminality, statistics show that the crime volume from January to July 2012 is 2,305 and it showed a decrease of 898 cases or 28.04 percent as compared with 3,203 crime volume of the same period last year. For ...
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24Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 24 (PIA) –- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Caraga Assistant Regional Director Lilibeth A. Famacion has assumed as the new regional director. She will be replacing outgoing Director Atty. Rene K. Burdeos, who is assigned in Cagayan de Oro City. During the turnover ceremony held recently, Burdeos thanked the management and personnel of DILG Caraga for their support during his five-year stint in this region. He acknowledged the hard work of everyone th...
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26Jan2011BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 26 (PIA) – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) this morning advised the public that the rainfall experienced by Butuan city since last night will continue PAGASA also released general flood advisory following scattered rainfalls here which started last night. According to the advisory released by PAG ASA this morning, as of 9:00 a.m., northeast monsoon prevailing over Luzon, easterlies affecting Mindanao. For the p...
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04Feb2012AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- After the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte attain the reclassification of their land conducted by the Dept. of Agriculture (DA) in Brgy. Sanghan, Cabadbaran City where the new Capitol building will be constructed, the land conversion by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) will soon follow. DAR promised that they will fast track the land conversion of the said land from an agricultural to an industr...
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16Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 17 (PIA) -- Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of the province of Agusan del Norte assured the public that equipment needed during calamities are up and available. During the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting held recently here, Gov. Erlpe John Amante solicited suggestions from the Philippine National Police, Philippine Army, and local chief executives of the different municipalities in the province in identifying...
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02Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 2 (PIA) -- The recent two–day training workshop on Mainstreaming Peace and Development in Local Governance in Surigao del Sur, spearheaded by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and in partnership with the Dept. of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has gained support from Local Government Units (LGUs) and participating agencies here. The workshop focused on the integration of peace and conflict sensitive programming in...
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25Jan2012In July 2011, Toyo University first brought the idea to the Butuan LGU about conducting a study on possible Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Butuan City. Today, six months after that initial contact, Butuan City is attracting more and more interest from foreign investors who are willing to undertake projects in Butuan City under the PPP scheme. Butuan City was the first target of the studies of the Toyo University PPP Graduate School outside of Japan. This...
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17Apr2013BUTUAN CITY, Apr. 17 (PIA) -- Every year on April 7, World Health Day commemorates the founding anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. A theme is selected yearly to better give emphasis on a certain area of public health in the world. This year, the theme is High Blood Pressure. About one in 10 people in their 20s and 30s to five in every 10 people in their 50s or one in every three adults have high blood pressure worldwide(WHO). Hypertension – the rise in blood pressu...
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22Jun2012SURIGAO DEL SUR, June 21 (PIA) -- The staging of this year's “16th Kaliguan Festival” kicked-off this morning in the municipality of Cagwait, 34.5 kilometers south of Tandag City, the province's capital city. The festival is a yearly activity in honor of St. John the Baptist, every 24th day of June, highlighted by the Search for "Perlas ng Kaliguan" Beauty Pageant held at Cagwait Beach. Community Development Information Officer Rogen Tabugoc revealed that part of today’s opening ceremoni...
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16Apr2012Food is an integral part of survival. We must eat to live. Here are some reminders to keep the family healthy, productive, and fulfilled: • Choose a variety of foods everyday. No single food can supply all the nutrients the body needs. Be sure to include food items which are rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals plus a lot of fluids. Confining food choices to a few kinds of foods usually result in an imbalanced diet. • Serve the right amounts of food to your family....
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04May2012DAVAO CITY, May 4 (PIA) -- Acting on President Benigno Aquino’s directive to address the power crisis in Mindanao, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Board of Directors held a special meeting to formally support the creation of a Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC) and one-stop shop processing center (OSSPC). MPMC and the OSSPC are two of the action points identified by President Benigno Aquino III during the Mindanao Power Summit last month. MPMC will be responsible for providing...
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04Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- A total of 10 schools in Caraga Region have received armchairs through the PNoy Bayanihan project. Dept. of Education (DepEd) Sec. Armin Luistro, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director-General Emmanuel Joel Villanueva, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman Cristino Naguiat Jr., and Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Asec. Michelle Go personally presented the 6,096 armchairs to DepE...
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19Mar2012SURIGAO CITY, Mar. 19 (PIA) -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC) of Caraga reported that at least 45 persons were injured and 28 houses are damaged from the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the provinces of Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte Friday afternoon, March 16. According to RDRRMC’s report out of 45 injured, two persons are currently admitted at the Miranda Family Hospital, two at the Surigao Medical Hospital, one at the Caraga Regional H...
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20May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 20 (PIA) -- It’s all systems go for the Butuan City and Agusan del Norte divisions of the Department of Education (DepEd) as the 2012 Brigada Eskwela commences on Monday, May 21. According to Arnold Solen of DepEd-Agusan del Norte, all schools in the division have already prepared for the conduct of the six-day activity from May 21-26. He added since this is an annual activity of the education department, all school administrators in the province have already made preparation...
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13Apr2012MANILA, April 12 (PIA) -- The scorching heat signals the coming of the summer season. There are a lot of wonderful things we can indulge ourselves into to lessen the heat. We can take a plunge in the pool or just relax at home sipping an icy cold glass of our favorite fruit shake or cold water. But if there’s one good thing about summer, it is the abundance of fresh fruits to really enjoy. But do you know how to choose the best one among our favorite fruits? In an article published by the ...
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12May2012SURIGAO CITY, May 12 (PIA) -- Surigaonons and visitors will be treated to the locals’ purely distinct tasting dishes as the “Pagkaong Surigaonon” (Surigaonon Food) Food Festival will officially open on May 13-15, 2012 at the parking area inside the Provincial Sports Complex, this city. According to Prov’l Economic Enterprise Development and Management Officer Graciela Mante, the event is one of the series of activities in celebration of the 111th Founding Anniversary of Surigao on May 1...
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31Jan2012Cancer is an assortment of diseases characterized by the abnormal cell growth that can spread and destroy other organs and body tissues. It is a result of complex mix of factors related to heredity, diet, physical inactivity and prolonged, continuous exposure to certain chemicals and other substances. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 7.4 million deaths, or around 13 percent of all deaths, in 2004. In t...
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30May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 30 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - Caraga region is gearing up for the celebration of the Environment Month in June. With the theme “Living Green: The DENR and its 25 years of Protecting the Philippines’ Natural Wealth,” the department has also lined up several related activities to highlight its 25th anniversary on June 10. DENR - Caraga regional executive firector (RED) Leonardo R. Sibbaluca said he has instructed the Pro...
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28May2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, May 28 (PIA) -- The National Youth Commission (NYC) has signed an agreement with Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) to put the Mindanao Youth Agenda into action and to encourage wider youth participation in Mindanao’s peace-building and socio-economic development. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) is expected to empower the Mindanao youth in realizing the changes they aspire, as the government recognizes their potential to bring about change. “Th...
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10May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 10 (PIA) –- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will soon launch a municipal fish hatchery in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur. BFAR-Caraga information officer Shane Abeguel Eviota said the project primarily aims to assist local residents who are interested to get into fishery as a livelihood opportunity but don’t have the capacity to obtain fingerlings of different species. The official said the project will benefit the local residents since they can get fingerlin...
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19Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 19 (PIA) -- The 21-foot crocodile “Lolong” that was captured in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur a month ago is now a tourist attraction in the area. According to Bunawan Mayor Edwin Elorde, after the newly-constructed park has been opened to public, more and more local tourists from as far as Metro Manila are coming to see the captured crocodile touted as the biggest and longest captured croc in the country and perhaps in the world. Elorde said the ...
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11Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 11 (PIA) -- In a continued effort to bring basic social services to people in the far-flung areas of the Caraga region, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga is allocating some P55,320,000 grant in development projects through its anti-poverty program Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). According to Asst. Regional Director Mita G. Lim, this new fund is still part of the expansion of t...
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23May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) -- With the celebration of Ocean month, the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of the municipality of Nasipit, Agusan del Norte will conduct a coastal cleanup and mangrove tree planting on Friday, May 25. According to Joanne Daguplo of CENRO-Nasipit, the activities area among the highlights to be conducted by their office during the month-long celebration, which is anchored on the theme “Buhay Dagat, Buhay Natin (Ocean Life, Our Life)." Dagup...
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04Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 4 (PIA) -- The campaign against illegal logging waged by the police provincial office of Agusan del Norte paid off as its personnel led by Director PSSupt. Eugenio B Paguirigan chanced upon a sizable pile of what was believed to be illegally cut logs in one of their recent police operations. Reports from the said police office had it that Paguirigan’s team who were doing anti-illegal operations along Agusan River, particularly at the vicinity of Brgy. Ambacon, Las Nieves tow...
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10Mar2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, March 10 (PIA) -- The secondary education division of the Department of Education Caraga Region handed over to Bunawan National High School (BNHS) the summer class permit. It gave the school the authority to conduct summer classes starting this summer. In time with the celebration of music, arts, physical education and health festival (MAPEH) in BNHS, secondary education division of DepEd Caraga Regional Office chief Elvira Namuag handed over the permi...
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17May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 17 (PIA) –- The chief of Caraga region’s National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) has vowed to mold young indigenous peoples (IPs) by providing them education through scholarship programs. This, after earlier report revealed that the agency is supporting some eight IPs this school year as pioneering scholars of the merit-based scholarship program offered by the region’s NCIP. According to NCIP-Caraga Regional Director Dominador Gomez, the merit-based scholarship ...
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22Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 22 (PIA) -- The Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) is set to conduct the 2nd quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill on June 29 at Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU), this city. Pursuant to Republic Act 10121, otherwise known as an act strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System of 2010, RDRRMC will conduct earthquake and fire drills to heighten public awareness and improve community preparednes...
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31May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 31 (PIA) -- The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) recently confirmed that more establishments in the region were able to receive Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECC). However, EMB Caraga regional director Engr. Esther Olavides said they have also issued notice of violation to some establishments who have violated the conditions specified in the ECC. According to the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System, ECC is a certificate of Environmental Compliance C...
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18Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug 18 (PIA) -- Member-agencies of the Environmental Education Committee, led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Caraga, planned activities for the coming months in support of Republic Act No. 9512 or the Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008. The committee had been reconstituted to ensure continuing integration and implementation of environmental awareness and education programs in all levels of school curricula and capacity-building programs...
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13Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 13 (PIA) -- Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU), the first and only homegrown university, will feature environmental advocacy in time with the university’s Foundation Week celebration from September 11-15. The university pays homage to mother earth as it celebrates its years of academic excellence and community service. Celebration is anchored on the theme “Sustaining Academic Excellence, Achieving Ecological Welfare,” the FSUU foundation anniversary Advocacy Commi...
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28Feb2012The proportion of infants receiving exclusive breastfeeding from birth to six months decreased from 2003 to 2008, according to the 7th National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). The NNS showed that only 8.6 percent or only about 8 out of 100 of 0-23 month old children received exclusive breastfeeding, while 29.9 percent received breastfeeding and complementary foo...
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20Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 20 (PIA) -- The enrollment in Agusan del Norte public schools has increased in 2011 as a result of the provincial government’s thrust towards providing education for all. Governor Erlpe John Amante said this during his State of the Province Address (SOPA) held recently here, saying that the 187 public elementary schools in Agusan del Norte posted an increase in enrollment of 11.88 percent in preschool and 3.83 percent in elementary. Amante pointed out that the interventions...
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03Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 3 (PIA) -- Member agencies of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Caraga Region spearheaded today the conduct of the kickoff activity of the National Disaster Consciousness Month here. Some 200 employees from the regional line agencies and local government units assembled at the city hall here for the fun run and then headed to the Philippine Ports Authority ground where the opening program was conducted. In her message, Office of Civil Def...
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29Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 29 (PIA) -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council conducted an advocacy on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in Barangay Masao in Butuan City on July 25. The activities conducted is in line with the annual observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month. A coastal cleanup in Barangay Masao which started at 6 a.m. opened the day-long event participated by around 600 individual from government agencies in the region, local gover...
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12Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- With the continuous pouring of rains here lately, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Caraga is intensifying its monitoring of disaster-prone areas. This developed after the series of disasters that have been happening in the country particularly in the neighboring regions of Caraga. According to OCD-Caraga Regional Director Dr. Blanche Gobenciong, this must be undertaken so that residents in these areas will be regularly monitored and thus, they wil...
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10Feb2012
DAR successfully turns over 13.7M farm-to-market-toad with box culvert to Carrascal, Surigao Del Sur
SURIGAO DEL SUR, Feb. 10 (PIA) -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) successfully turned over 13.7-million farm-to-market road with box culvert to the municipality of Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, recently. Said project was funded by Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support project (ARISP III) through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in association with Local Government Unit of Carrascal involving 1.702 kilometers rehabilitation/improvement of Barangay Adlay farm-to-m... -
23Apr2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, April 23 (PIA) -- Pilar Mayor Lucio T. Gonzales on Friday said top officials of the Department of Tourism (DOT) in the country will arrive this week in Siargao Island to witness and observe the holding of the 5th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament, considered as the most successful and largest sport fishing tournament in the Philippines. “We are expecting the arrival of DOT officials from different regions who will observe how we make this annual global tournamen...
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05Jun2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, June 5 (PIA) – The office of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) has finally submitted the Area Development Plan (ADP) of Siargao Island worth P610 million for approval to the office of President Benigno S. Aquino III. NEDA-13 Regional Director Carmencita Cochingco confirmed this to Governor Sol Matugas during a meeting held recently at the Governor’s Office, Provincial Capitol, Surigao City. The ADP of Siargao Island was formulated with technical and fin...
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21Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 20 (PIA) -- When Typhoon “Sendong” hit Mindanao, Task Force “Tabang Iligan” was immediately organized on December 27, 2011 and sent to Iligan City to help the Search and Rescue Operation. 134 members of the 13th Regional Public Safety Battalion, headed by six commissioned officers and spearheaded by PSupt. Richmond Tadina, compose the Task Force. The troop was recently pulled out from its Tactical Command Post at Brgy. Camagu...
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03Nov2012BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 3 (PIA) -- As this fast-rising city continues to make its own mark in the history of local governance, it does not only limit itself to presenting infrastructure development, trade and industry growth, and achieving numerous local and national awards, but is also keen on applying modern technology in its projects. This is seen on the latest improvement of its traffic structure as commuters can now experience advanced traffic technology with the mounting of nine light emitting ...
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09Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 9 (PIA) -- The National Statistics Office (NSO) Caraga will conduct the July 2012 Labor Force Survey (LFS) and the two rounds of the 2012 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES). The first round of the FIES will gather data on income and expenditure of families for the first semester, January 1 to June 30, 2012. The LFS is a nationwide quarterly survey of households conducted by the NSO to gather data on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the populatio...
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01Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, March 1 - The Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga awarded the 2012 Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) Best School Implementers with cash prizes, plaques and certificates in a ceremony held at the Goat2geder Hotel and Restaurant here recently. The Gulayan sa Paaralan Project, one of the Agri-Pinoy Framework interventions, is a vegetable gardening project implemented among public schools, both elementary and high school. The project is a partnership between DA and DepEd and aims to...
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03Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 3 (PIA) -- The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) launched nationwide the 2012 Award and Recognition Program “CDA Gawad Parangal.” Gawad Parangal is one of the banner programs of CDA, which gives recognition for cooperatives, cooperative leaders and partner organizations for exemplary performance in motivating other cooperatives to emulate and strengthen their operational capacities that will put them in the mainstream of the development process. The program starte...
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22May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 22 (PIA) -- The city’s police force is now ready for the opening of classes for school year 2012-2013. Police City Director PSupt. Pedro Obaldo said police officers here are ready for deployment to different barangays and areas as classes commence on June 4 as per Department of Education’s (DepEd) directive. “Our policemen are already deployed to the different areas especially in schools to ensure peace and order,” he said. Supt. Obaldo said this is to ensure that pup...
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27Jun2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, June 27 (PIA) -- A motorized banca M/B Carl Mica May carrying 32 passengers including the boat captain and one boat crew capsized on Monday, June 25, 2012 at the vicinity of Raza Point seawater of Hinatuan Passage in Surigao City. Official report from Quick Action Response Team (QART) Surigao City revealed that around 12:30 p.m., the boat was traversing along the vicinity of Raza Point from Brgy. Bitaugan, Bayagnan Island going to Surigao City when the boat was battered by hu...
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12Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 12 (PIA) -- The city government spearheaded the commemoration of the 114th Philippine Independence Day this morning with the flag-raising ceremony at the city hall grounds. The simple ceremony, attended by local government officials, employees from the national government agencies and led by the Department of Education (DepEd) focused on commemorating the gallantry and patriotism shown by the Filipino ancestors as they fought for the country’s independence against the Spanis...
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10May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 10 (PIA) –- Butuan City Vice Mayor Atty. Lawrence Lemuel Fortun said the city government will conduct an investigation after a fire razed down at least five establishments here early morning on Wednesday. The official said he has already instructed concerned officials and personnel from the city government to conduct an investigation on the incident, which killed at least 17 sales ladies of Novo Jeans and Shirts store. Fortun also said the city government will extend financ...
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18Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 18 (PIA) –- The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and the Ating Koop Party List will hold a power forum tomorrow, June 19 at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, this city. In a statement, CDA-Caraga Regional Director Manuela Pelaez said the activity, dubbed “The Cooperative: The Answer to Mindanao Power Crisis” aims to address the looming privatization of the government-owned Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex and power shortage in Mindanao. Pelaez added the event will b...
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07Sep2012KITCHARAO, Agusan del Norte, Sept 7 (PIA) -- The Lantawan Eco Park in Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte is projected to help improve the municipality’s fiscal condition, with the continuing influx of tourists assuring income for the local government. The Lantawan Eco Park was a concealed tourist attraction due to road inaccessibility and absence of tourism facilities. This however change, when the municipality was awarded the Seal of Good Housekeeping and received the Performance Challenge Fund w...
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14Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 14 (PIA) -- The government’s technical body has approved the two-year extension of second phased Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP2). The National Economic and Development Authority – Investment Coordination Committee (NEDA-ICC) Technical Board in its recent meeting in Manila has approved and endorsed to the Cabinet Committee the two-year extension of MRDP2. The NEDA-ICC is one of the NEDA Board’s inter-agency committees that evaluates the fiscal, monetary, an...
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04Nov2012BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 4 (PIA) -- The Department of environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga Region is adopting the technology of bar-coding to easily track the movement of logs from the source to the wood-processing plants (WPP) to stop illegal logging activities. A bar-code is an optical machine-readable representation of date relating to the object to which it is attached. Bar-codes represented data by varying the widths and spacing of parallel lines. “We are adopting the bar-code as ...
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06Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 6 (PIA) -- The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Agusan del Norte recently convened different stakeholders from government and private sectors to present the council's Operation Center Protocol. The meeting aimed to develop partnership between different agencies to respond to the community in times of calamities by means of developing an alert and verification protocol, protocol and issuance code alert and activation memorandum, and response...
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15Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- The city government here has tasked the Caraga State University (CSU) to design and craft plans to make Barangay Pagatpatan a tourist destination of the city. According to a report, this developed after the city officials visited the area and found its potential to be the new tourist destination here. With this, the city government is optimistic that developing the area to be a tourist destination will mean development in the economic condi...
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01Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, February 1 (PIA) -- Citing collaboration as a strategic direction in pursuing aid effectiveness, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have identified areas of convergence among major peace and development initiatives in mostly conflict affected areas in Mindanao. At the 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the Early Recovery and Rehabilitation for Central Mindanao (ERRCM) Program held recently, MinD...
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13Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 13 (PIA) -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga spearheaded the conduct of a disaster response team training for government troops as part of the disaster preparedness program of the national government. The five-day in-house training recently held here aimed to enhance the disaster response capacity of the disaster action team of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The participants were able to familiarize and have been updated with t...
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27Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 27 (PIA) -- The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), in cooperation with DOST-Caraga Regional Office, has conducted the Regional Dissemination Forum on the 2011 Survey on Updating of the Nutritional Status of Selected Filipinos on Wednesday in one of the local convention centers here. The activity is aimed to update key stakeholders in the government and private sectors involved in food, nutrition and health programs o...
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16Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 16 (PIA) -- To continuously promote the welfare of persons with disability (PWDs), the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga with partner agencies will once again spearhead different celebrations with various activities for this year. According to Flerida Labanon, regional program coordinator of the National Council for Disability Affairs (NCDA), the local government units mus...
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14Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 14 (PIA) -- The campaign on responsible sexual behavior among the youth has been intensified by the Commission on Population on the alarming incidence of teenage pregnancies in the whole country. The Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Survey (YAFSS) revealed that 29 percent of 15 – 24 years old have had their first sex encounter before the age of 18, about 2.72 million among males and 1.18 million among females, in whic...
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28May2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, May 28 (PIA) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat is inviting all young people from ASEAN member-states to participate in the “ASEAN Drawing Contest,” highlighting the 45th ASEAN founding anniversary celebration. Anchored on the theme, “ASEAN: One Community, One Destiny,” the activity will be held on May to July 2012. The contest promotes youth artistic talent and highlight what unites youth around the region. It also promotes ...
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14Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- Butuan deserves a peaceful city. This was the statement of Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) PSupt Romy Palgue, Deputy City Director, during the recent City Peace and order Council (CPOC) meeting chaired by Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. Based on BCPO’s report, from the period of May 1-31, 2012, the crime incidents in the city has decreased to 46 compared to last year’s 86 crime incidents of the same period. It was learned that the common crimes recorded are on ca...
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03Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- Officials and coaches of the Department of Education (DepEd) – Butuan City Division is determined to defend the championship title they won last year in the Caraga Regional Athletic Meet, as the region’s annual athletic event will take place on Feb. 5 to 9 at Patin-ay Grandstand in Agusan del Sur. In an interview with a local radio station here, DepEd Butuan Division Assistant Athletic Manager Renato Latorre said athletes of this city are in goo...
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14Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 14 (PIA) -- The remains of an OFW who worked in Lebanon arrived Monday in Bancasi Airport here. Juvelyn Numeral Concon from Brgy. Sibulan, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur was working as a household service worker. She was among the three OFWs who were killed when a commercial establishment in Lebanon collapsed on January 15, 2012 at around 6:00 p.m. The names of her two companions were withheld due to their undocumented status in Lebanon. Accor...
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29Feb2012Fat is a necessary nutrient for optimal health and well-being. Our bodies need fat to function properly such that without sufficient intake, many body processes would fail to function. Fat not only serves as an energy source, but is also responsible for the construction of every cell in our body and the regulation of most bodily processes The health of cells and our entire body depends on lipid molecules or cholesterol fats that form the bulk of the cells surface membrane area....
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28Feb2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Feb. 28 (PIA) -- A turn-over ceremony and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing for a speech laboratory highlighted the Provincial Development Council Meeting held Monday, February 27, 2012 at the Philippine Gateway Hotel, Surigao City. Governor Sol Matugas and Taganito HPAL Nickel Corp. Project Site Manager Hiroshisa Oda led the signing and turn-over ceremonies of the said speech lab to the three local government unit recipients namely Surigao City, Del...
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10Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 10 (PIA) -- Lingig Mayor Henry Dano and his two military escorts acknowledged the effort extended by Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel for their safe release on Sunday after they were abducted on August 6 in his residence in Lingig, Surigao del Sur. In an interview with a local radio reporter here who is witnessing the release, Mayor Dano cited the "Task Force Dano" created by the local management crisis committee. “Me and my two e...
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04Jun2012Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. It is the natural way of providing infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Breast milk is safe, gives babies the nutrients they need and contains antibodies that help protect infants from common childhood illnesses. Globally, it is estimated that around 35 percent of infants aged 0-6 months are exclusively breastfed today, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). ...
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12Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 12 (PIA) -- The Commission on Population (POPCOM) joined the whole world in celebrating World Population Day, Tuesday, July 11 with the theme “Universal access to reproductive health services.” The celebration is timely as POPCOM, together with the Department of Health (DOH), is pushing for the reduction of unmet need on family planning by 50 percent in December 2012, pursuant to the directive of DOH Secretary Enrique T. Ona. POPCOM lamented on results of several studie...
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08Nov2012Childhood obesity remains a challenge, due to its serious impact on the physical and social well-being of today’s children. The notion that plump children are cute and healthy is fading fast. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), obesity promotes insulin resistance, which in turn, is related to a number of lifestyle-related diseases including type-2 diabetes mellitus. Addressing obesity through lifestyle changes is an important step towards achieving healthy habits. H...
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12Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 12 (PIA) -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has intensified preparations for the effects of Low Pressure Area (LPA) for which the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that as of 2:00 a.m. today, LPA was estimated based on radar, satellite and surface data in the vicinity of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. As per report submitted to National DRRMC, the region’s disast...
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15Feb2012SURIGAO CITY, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- An alert level one was raised early today, Feb. 15 in the city, and the provinces of Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands following continuous rains brought about by an active low pressure area (ALPA) in East of Mindanao. In a radio announcement, the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) of Surigao City said an alert level one was hoisted upon recommendation from the local PAGASA. “A suspension of classes in t...
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21Feb2012SURIGAO CITY, Feb. 21 (PIA) -- The intermittent to continuous rains brought by the low pressure area and tail end of a cold front last week has affected around 655 families in 10 barangays in the three municipalities of Surigao del Norte, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said. An initial report from the PDRMMO sent to PIA revealed that the municipality of Mainit accounted for 354 families or 2,124 individuals, which were evacuated in fiv...
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24Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 24 (PIA) -- During the 15th General Assembly, spearheaded by the Caraga Regional Council and in cooperation with the Department of Tourism (DOT) Caraga Region, speakers underscored the potential of the tourism industry for the growth of the region. Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. said tourism is a promising industry that waits to be fully harness while Vice Gov. Enrico Corvera noted that unleashing its full potential means “continuous growth for Caraga...
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19Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 20 (PIA) -- Bunawan, Agusan del Sur Mayor Edwin Elorde today said for the safety of the people especially during rainy season, Lolong’s companion must be captured at the soonest possible time. He said the local government is determined to capture the other crocodile, which was seen earlier last month with Lolong as the two reptiles attacked a carabao along the riverbank in the area. Elorde however admitted that people in the area especially those ...
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01Jun2012MANILA, June 1 (PIA) -- To achieve a child’s optimum nutrition, the global recommendation is to breastfeed the child exclusively from birth up to six months and to provide safe and appropriate complementary foods starting at six months with continuing breastfeeding up to two years and beyond, if possible. Based on the 2011 survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), there is a marked improvement in breastfeeding practi...
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30Jun2011BUTUAN CITY, June 30 (PIA) -– In line with the observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) and in its effort to uphold disaster preparedness in the region, members of the technical working group of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) here will be oriented on the weather status as well as the uses of a Doppler radar. According to Dr. Blanche Gobenciong, RDRRMC-Caraga Chairperson and concurrent Regional Director of the Office...
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04Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, June 4 (PIA) -- The police force of Butuan had been directed to be on heightened alert as classes open today. Police had been deployed to different areas of assignments to ensure that peace and security as classes in the public schools will open today, according to Butuan City Police Director PSSupt. Pedro Obaldo. As early as 6:45 a.m. today, all police officers were directed to be at their respective posts not only to insure peace and security, but also to help ...
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06Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, March 6 (PIA) -- The recorded increase of dengue cases in the region had prodded the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Caraga to intensify its campaign against dengue through the implementation of the Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue (ABKD) program. DOH-CHD Caraga’s Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) Chief Dr. Gerna Manatad pointed out that with the increasing number of dengue cases in the region, the health department should find measures ...
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14Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- The 2012 Kalayaan Job Fair conducted during the 114th celebration of the Philippine Independence Day here recorded a high placement rate of 21 percent, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Caraga Regional Director Ofelia Domingo reported. In her report to Labor Secretary Rosalina Baldoz, Dir. Domingo said that 393 out of 521 registered applicants were qualified and referred, while 362 applicants were interviewed. She also reported that 76 job applicants were h...
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03Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- In time with the celebration of Adoption Consciousness Week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Caraga Region, is campaigning for a responsible adoption of children. According to Aldie May Andoy of DSWD-Caraga, this year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Isulong Legal na Pag-aampon (Campaign for Legal Adoption).” Andoy added that the weeklong activity will commence with a thanksgiving mass at the Saint Joseph Ca...
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04Feb2012AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Feb. 4 (PIA) – The city of Cabadbaran recently created a council for the advancement of its youth through its City Ordinance No. 2011-026 authored by SP Member Salutario B. Cuasito. The council dubbed Local Youth Development Council (LYDC) is aimed at inculcating patriotism and nationalism among the young generation, and to encouraging them to be actively in national affairs. The general objectives of this c...
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05Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 5 (PIA) -- Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman Cristino Naguiat, Jr. recently said the country’s amusement and gaming company would continue to support the PNoy Bayanihan project, as it aimed to promote human development. During Friday’s ceremonial turnover of 6,096 armchairs to some schools here and in the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur, Chairman Naguiat said the PNoy Bayanihan project would only be realized if g...
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16Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, March 16 (PIA) -- Davao City will host the 28th Regional Encampment of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) on April 10-15, 2012. In a phone-patch interview this morning, Juzette Nemenzo, GSP Agusan Council executive said the regional encampment will be participated in by some 13 councils in the Eastern Mindanao regions composed of Agusan del Norte and Butuan City, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Davao d...
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07Jun2012SURIGAO CITY, June 7 (PIA) –- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) - Surigao del Norte field office spearheaded on Wednesday, June 6, the 2nd Maritime Shipping Forum at the 3rd Floor of Doña Eva Macapagal Building, Philippine Ports Authority, Port Area, this city. MARINA - Region X and XIII Regional Director Engr. Emmanuel B.Carpio in his opening remarks said the main purpose of the forum is to open the line between the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), MARI...
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11Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 11 (PIA) -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) initiated the crafting of the regional risk profile to support the council’s strategic planning and apply specific measures that will lessen the risks during disasters. According to OCD Regional Dir. Blanche Gobenciong, the disaster risk profile will provide information on the number of risks, type of risks and potential effects of risks in the region. “We really have to work out this regiona...
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26Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 26 (PIA) – The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration emphasized that the Philippine government will not allow migrant workers to countries that do not uphold the improved rights of workers. According to POEA-Caraga Regional Dir. Marietta Bellotindos, more countries are not giving value to the rights of workers, thus the rights of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are not protected. She added the Philippine Embassies and Philippine Missions have certified that t...
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24May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 24 (PIA) -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) of Agusan del Norte through Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support Project Phase 3 (DAR-ARISP3) on Tuesday handed over a potable water system (PWS) Level II project worth more than P6 million that is serving some 344 households in Barangay San Antonio, R.T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte. According to DAR ARISP III Project Engineer Ernesto Gatab the Potable Water Supply (PWS) Level II System acquired its source from a spring usi...
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02Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 2 (PIA) -- Local government units of the province of Agusan del Norte and this city has signed a manifesto of support to strengthen the “Biyaheng Kulambo (mosquito net)” project of the national government in support to the nationwide campaign for malaria elimination by 2020. Jimmy Egay, provincial malaria coordinator of the province of Agusan del Norte, said today’s Biyaheng Kulambo is the third leg in Mindanao, next to Bukidnon and in Cagayan de Oro City. He added same...
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15Feb2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur February 15 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) District Office 106 in Surigao del Sur got off to a good start by continuing its streak from the preceding year by hitting the tax collection target here at the beginning of the year. According to Revenue District Officer (RDO) Amanoding Esmail, they have already exceeded their tax goal for the month of January. Esmail said they have posted up to P48,472,995.82 or an excess of...
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30Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- The Department of Health (DOH)-Caraga Region has urged those who are affected with leprosy to coordinate with health center personnel in their respective areas. Arlene Serrano, leprosy nurse coordinator of DOH-Caraga, said leprosy is an infectious skin disease but this will be cured if this will be treated during its early stage of development. The official added those people who are found to be having signs and symptoms of this skin disease are encouraged to see...
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31Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 31 (PIA) -- The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will launch the 2012 BroadcasTREEing Project, which is slated on September 15, 2012 in 30 KBP chapters in the country. The Tree Planting activity is pursuant to a memorandum of agreement executed between KBP and DILG last April 27, 2012 during KBP’s 38th Founding Anniversary at the Crown Regency Hotel in Makati. The agreement is to continue the tree-p...
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03Sep2012SURIGAO CITY, Sept. 3 (PIA) -- The 7.7 earthquake that jolted some parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Friday night has caused around P1.9 million damage to infrastructure and property in Surigao del Norte, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said. In its 6 a.m. Monday damage report, NDRRMC said a small house collapsed at Barangay Punta Bilar, three tension rods at the ceiling of the provincial gym were destroyed although no structural damage occurred, while se...
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12Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 12 (PIA) -- The Butuan City Police may tap churches to assist them in their outreach program with the city’s street children. Butuan City Police Director (OIC) PSSupt Pedro U. Obaldo said this during the Talakayan Sa Isyung Pulis (TSIP) forum at the Butuan City Police multi-purpose hall recently. “The street children, we believed is mainly a family problem so we think the churches or religious sectors can greatly help assist us in this aspect,” Obaldo said. The police...
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28Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 28 (PIA) –- To better serve the public in monitoring the price of fish sold in public markets in the region, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Caraga is set to train its personnel. According to Shane Eviota of BFAR-Caraga, as forefront government agency mandated to monitor the prices of fish and other marine products, BFAR personnel must be oriented on market price monitoring to effectively serve the public by way of monitoring the status of the price of ...
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07Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 7 (PIA) -- The Agusan del Norte police is gearing up its campaign against criminals in the province through various strategies and activities. This was learned during the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting chaired by Governor Erlpe John Amante, held recently at the Provincial Training Center, Capitol Site, this city. According to Provincial Director PSSupt Eugenio Paguirigan, crime incidents from January 1 to May 31 in the province decreased to 96 compared to ...
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18Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 18 (PIA) -- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has explained the need to separate generating companies, transmission companies, and distribution companies in delivering power to the community. During Friday’s Power 101 forum and press briefing held at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort here, Attorney Cynthia Alabanza, NGCP spokesperson and adviser for External Affairs, there is need to separate these areas in power delivery as mandated under the Electric Pow...
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13Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 13 (PIA) -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) continues to warn the public on the effects of low pressure area which is affecting Caraga Region. According to the report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Operations Center of RDRRMC-Caraga maintains a 24/7 monitoring. It also disseminates 24 hour public weather forecast. The region’s disaster risk reduction and management cou...
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25Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 25 (PIA) -- Agusan del Norte Governor Erlpe John Amante recently said in his report to the province, the year 2011 brought unprecedented growth, as evidenced by the total investment inflow of P1.78 billion, considered as the highest in Caraga Region. “This more than doubled the P700 million investments in 2010,” he added. Amante said the international trade policy negotiation, industry, and MSME development and investment promotion services have contributed to the giant le...
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23Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 23 (PIA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment – Caraga posted 29,743 job vacancies at the PHIL-JOBNET system from Nov. 1, 2010 to Nov. 30, 2011. The figure ranked them second, next to top poster, National Capital Region. PHIL-JOBNET is a free and secured internet-based strategic job search system of DOLE. It is accessible 24 hours a day at seven days a week. On their part, DOLE Caraga employed various innovative strategies to encourage employers to use the system t...
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06Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 6 (PIA) -- Joint operatives from the city government of Butuan, Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO), Environment Law Enforcement Team and the police on Monday intercepted about 3,000 pieces of illegally-cut logs being towed down the Agusan River at Barangay Maguinda, this city possibly to conceal them through the tributaries to evade confiscation and sell them at opportune time. “This could be the...
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01Jul2012Why is saturated fat bad for you? Eating a lot of saturated fat can increase the cholesterol level in your blood. High levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of a heart attack; stroke and atherosclerosis. Based on the result of the 7th National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute-Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) the total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) also known as bad cholesterol, and triglyceride levels increased with age...
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09Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 9 (PIA) -- At least seven municipalities in the province will benefit from a Korean company when its starts operating here in Agusan del Norte. This is the intent of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is set to be signed by Governor Erlpe John M. Amante, in behalf of the province, and the International Agricultural Development Institute (IADI), based in Seoul, Korea. “Our company is very much interested on cassava, palm ...
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13Mar2012DAVAO CITY, Mar. 13 (PIA) -- Reaffirming the importance of Mindanao to national growth, the Unites States Agency for International Development (USAID) has expressed support to the MindaNOW: Nurturing Our Waters Program of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) even as it reiterates commitment to Mindanao’s peace and development, MinDA announce today. “We are encouraged by the support expressed by USAID in our efforts to pursue economic and environment int...
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29Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, August 29 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga region will host this year’s annual celebration of Elderly Filipino Week 2012 slated on October 1-7. Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation no. 470, October 1-7 is declared as “Linggo ng Katandaang Filipino” (Elderly Filipino Week) which aims to promote public awareness of the rights and well-being of elderly people in the country. During the Regional Inter-agency Committee for Senior Citizens ...
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22Feb2012SURIGAO CITY, Feb. 22 (PIA) -- The incidence of crime for the month of January 2012 in the entire province of Surigao del Norte declined by 28.4 percent compared to the same period last year, a police official said Monday. P/Supt. Rainier Diaz, of the Philippine National Police Surigao del Norte Provincial Police Office (PNP SDN-PPO), said last month, a total of 126 crime incidents occurred in the province. This was lower compared to last year with the total of 176 incidents. &n...
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09Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 9 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Agusan del Sur, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), launched the Datu Lipus Makapandong Youth Employment and Migrant Center on February 24, 2012. It received overwhelming support from various government agencies, NGOs, faith-based organizations, youth and migrant organizations, and private sector. The ceremonial cutting of ribbon was spearheaded by Agusan del ...
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09May2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, May 9 (PIA) -- A total of 57 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in Siargao Island are set to receive 70 Certificate of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs) from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) here today. According to Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer (PARO) Teresita Depeñoso, this will be done at Dapa Municipal Gymnasium, Dapa town, Siargao Island in celebration of the National Service Day. Of the beneficiaries, 12 ARBs from the municipality of San Isidro will get titl...
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07Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 7 (PIA) -- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Caraga Region is set to conduct massive trainings of technical-vocational courses in public and private schools in Caraga Region this year. TESDA-Caraga Regional Director Edwin Gatinao recently said in a radio interview that they are focusing on giving trainings to personnel and faculty members in schools in the region as this can be of help to students who are enrolled in tech-voc courses...
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09Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 9 (PIA) -- The city’s housing office here will evacuate residents living in danger zone, as per Executive Order 53 issued by Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr., prohibiting residents to construct houses in areas considered as danger zones in the city. Lorden Vismanos, chief of the City Housing Office said they are urging residents who are living in danger zones to immediately evacuate. He added that those who are applying for a housing permit will not be ...
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25Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 25 (PIA) -- Regional Development Council Chairperson and Surigao del Norte Governor Sol F. Matugas and other regional leaders expresses satisfaction over developmental gains as Caraga Region turned 17-years old on Thursday. The 17th founding anniversary of the region, which was commemorated under the theme: “Ensuring Food Security Thru Sustainable Resource Utilization,” kicked off with a parade from Butuan City Hall to Agusan del Norte c...
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10Apr2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Apr. 10 (PIA) -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Surigao del Norte presented recently its first batch of graduates in Siargao Island in a simple commencement rites held at the Women’s Center in Gen. Luna, this province. The first batch include 24 for security services, 12 for housekeeping, 24 for healthcare, 10 for massage, and six for bartending with First District Congressman Francisco Matugas as the keynote speaker. The event carries...
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06Feb2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Feb. 6 (PIA) -- More than 3,000 athletes in colourful uniforms gathered yesterday at the D.O. Plaza Sports Complex for the opening of the 15th Caraga Regional Athletic Meet (CRAM) that will last for four days. In spite of heavy rains the whole day, the weather condition did not reduce the eagerness of the delegation who proudly lined up in front of the main grand stand, bringing along their respective colourful banners and waving to the spectators that wi...
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07Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 7 (PIA) -- Officials of Caraga Region’s Commission on Population (POPCOM) recently urged teenagers to decide responsibly on the matter of going into serious relationships. Through their advocacy program dubbed “Pag-aaral ay para sa hinaharap, huwag ipagpalit sa sandaling sarap,” POPCOM-Caraga Information Officer Angie Antonio said. Antonio said this program was conceptualized after it was observed that more families are experiencing p...
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11Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 11 (PIA) -- This city is hosting the annual Mindanao Business Conference, which will run from August 2 to 4 at the Almont Hotel's Inland Resort. Now in its 21st year of staging, the “MinBizCon” is the main multisectoral platform for fostering competitiveness and accelerating growth in the region and for showcasing investment destinations, particularly in its host city and surrounding provinces. The Mindanao Business Conference is organized by the Philippine Chamber of Com...
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20Jul2012MANILA, July 20 (PIA) -- PhilHealth is rapidly expanding its program in support of universal health care by providing heath insurance coverage for all national government-paid 5.2 million poor families and an additional over five million families paid for by local government units. As of May 2012, PhilHealth has paid out over P16 billion of benefits and expects to further expand benefit payments to over a billion pesos weekly starting July 2012. It has improved its hospitalization benefi...
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20Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 20 (PIA) -- Operatives of the anti-illegal logging task force-Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have confiscated 1,396 undocumented lumber products worth about P373,000 during a raid in the remote barangay in Lankilaan, Trento, Agusan del Sur on Wednesday, July 18. Reports said the raiding team found several pieces of lumber wood products of lauan and yakal species scattered in several places when they arrived in that barangay. Trento Police Station hea...
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27May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 27 (PIA) -- A total of 5,172 examinees will take the civil service sub-professional and professional examinations today in the region, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said. According to Imelda Bungabong, CSC-Caraga chief personnel specialist, based on the instruction from CSC Central Office, those who wish to take the examination may take it without limitation on the number of times they could take the exam. Bungabong said the examination is divided into four categories su...
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07Nov2012BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 7 (PIA) -- Representatives from faith-based organizations, business sector, academic institutions, media, civil society organizations, and government agencies convened on Tuesday for the orientation workshop on the implementation of the Philippine National Action Plan (PNAP): United Nation Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1325 and 1820. This activity was meant to popularize and implement the said resolutions in the region, said lawyer Marylin Pintor, regional director of ...
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10Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 10 (PIA) -- The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) recently released cash grants to some 10,619 beneficiaries of set 5 areas for the month of January and February 2012, amounting to P22,011,400.00. These areas include the municipalities and cities of Nasipit, Magallanes, Santiago, Tubay, San Jose, Alegria, Burgos, Sta. Monica, Cortes, San Agustin, Bislig City and Tandag City, all in Caraga Region. The beneficiaries received their cash grants through over-the-counter (...
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03Dec2012SURIGAO CITY, Dec. 3 (PIA) -- The local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) of Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands and this city have already set-up their command operation center on 24/7 basis in preparation for typhoon Pablo. Surigao City Mayor Ernesto Matugas, Surigao del Norte Gov. Sol Matugas and Dinagat Islands Governor Glenda B. Ecleo made the announcement thru their respective DRRMC coordinators as Typhoon Pablo is threatening the area based from the latest forecast fr...
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24Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Set. 24 (PIA) -- Nangako ang pamunuan ng Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) na tututukan ang kaso ni Jovie Montesoso, ang OFW na diumano’y tumalon sa ika-walong palapag ng gusali na kaniyang pinagtatrabahuhan sa Kuwait na naging sanhi ng pagkamatay nito noong Agosto 5. Sinabi ng pamunuan ng OWWA-Caraga na gagawin nila ang lahat upang malaman ang totoong dahilan ng pagkamatay ni Montesoso na tubong Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur. Samantala, du...
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19Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 19 (PIA) –- Tinatayang aabot sa 95 porsiyento ng mga sasakyan dito ang nakiisa sa inilunsad na pambansang welga ngayong araw na pinangungunahan ng Pagkakaisa ng Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON). Simula pa lang kaninang madaling araw, naging problema na ng mga pasahero rito, na karamihan ay mga estudyante at mga kawani ng pamahalaan at pribadong tanggapan, kung paano makakarating sa kanilang patutunguhan dahil wala na halos tumatakbong sa...
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26Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 26 (PIA) -- Three mayors from Caraga region inked their commitment to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) through a Joint Regional Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region XI and Caraga region with Local Chief Executives (LCEs) on April 16, 2012 at Apo View Hotel, Davao City. The main objective of the activity is to ensure continued commitment of partner Local Government Units (LGU...
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28Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 28 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-Caraga) in coordination with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) is spearheading this year’s Universal Children’s Month celebration in October. Anchored on the theme “Bright Child ay Siguraduhin. Responsableng Pamamahayag ay Palaganapin (Ensure Bright Child. Adopt Responsible Journalism)," the celebration will kick off on October 2 with a parade from the Butuan-by-the-River park going...
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21Mar2012MAMBAJAO, Camiguin, Mar. 21 (PIA) -- The local government of this province in Northern Mindanao is preparing for the “Panaad (Promise) Pilgrimage 2012” in an objective to ensure that devotees, tourists, and visitors will be properly accorded with their needs and safety while observing the Lenten Season on this island. To make sure that it will be solemn, the provincial government also prepared plans for all government agencies and local officials to ...
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08Feb2012SURIGAO CITY, Feb. 6 (PIA) -- Governor Sol Matugas led on Friday the groundbreaking ceremony for the Surigao del Norte Provincial Training Center inside the Provincial Sports Complex along the Surigao del Norte National High school road attended by local officials and officials from national line agencies. The lady governor was joined by Rep. Francisco Matugas, City Mayor Ernesto Matugas, Board Member Margarito Longos, League of Municipalities President Mayor Sheila May Orquina-Cebedo, ...
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04Oct2012DAVAO CITY, Oct 4 (PIA) -- The newly created Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC) has urged the public to brace for possible outages in some Mindanao areas as the 210 MW coal-fired power plant in Misamis Oriental goes on preventive maintenance shutdown starting October 6. In a meeting convened by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), Department of Energy (DOE), and agencies comprising the committee, the MPMC moved to take on immediate and medium-term steps to stabilize the power si...
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12May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 12 (PIA) - Pinoy na Pinoy Visual Artists Association, Inc. (PPVAAI) is set to conduct and art exhibition which will open on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in one of the local hotels here aimed to instill public awareness on the beauty of visual arts. In an interview with PIA, Renante “Dubz” Dublois, PPVAAI founding chairman who is a native Butuanon said the activity is aimed at instilling public awareness especially the Butuanons the beauty of arts that can be interpreted through th...
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10Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 10 (PIA) – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Caraga region has presented the salient features of Executive Order No. 23 “Declaring a Moratorium on the Cutting and Harvesting of Timber in the Natural and Residual Forest and Creating the Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force” in a recent joint meeting with the Provincial Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force (PAILTF) and Provincial Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection Committee (PMSFPC). Provincial Environment a...
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29Jun2012Calamities strain people’s physical and economic resources. The recent calamities that struck the country had displaced thousands of families and the aftermath was worse as illnesses began to spread. During the displacement, infants and young children are the most vulnerable. Having weak immunities, they are the ones who easily get sick in crowded evacuation centers. Feeding infants and young children with milk formulas in resettlement areas may pose dangers to their nutrition and health st...
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24May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 24 (PIA) –- With nearly two weeks left as Fisherfolk Regional Director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Caraga, Dir. Marciano Monato recently said the agency is eyeing to strengthen inland fishing here in the region. Monato said the region’s fisheries bureau is giving focus on culturing fish of different types especially in inland fishing as this is beneficial to those provinces that are far from coastal areas like Agusan del Sur, although the prov...
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29Oct2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Oct 29 (PIA) -- Some 194 of the 2,000 target beneficiaries selected by the accredited civil society organizations have received the first ever modified conditional cash transfer (MCCT) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during the launching at the Veruela municipal gymnasium. Ernestina Solloso, national deputy program manager of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), said that unlike the regular conditional cash transfer, the MCCT caters to fam...
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21Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 21 (PIA) -- A regional consultative meeting on networking of public health emergency services is slated on June 26-27 in Surigao City. In a press statement, Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Caraga Regional Director Ariel Valencia said the two-day activity is aimed at ensuring and strengthening humanitarian response by ensuring high standards of predictability, accountability, and partnership in all sectors during disaster. Dir. Valencia also said t...
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09Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 9 (PIA) -- The PAMANA – “Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan” - Program was launched to complement government’s peace negotiation efforts. This is to strengthen peace building, reconstruction, and development in conflict-affected areas, and is embodied in the Philippine Development Plan for 2011 to 2016. For the year 2012, P958 million has been appropriated under the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) budget, to be provided to local government units (LG...
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28May2012BASILISA, Dinagat Islands, May 28 (PIA) -- A total of 60 barangays in Dinagat Islands have benefited from an eight-day training and workshop on e-Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS) updating Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (DRR/CCA) in Surigao City recently. The event was in response to the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) comprehensive program, Enhancing local government units’ (LGU) capacity on Climate Change Adaptation and Di...
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31Jan2012Coconut sap, the fluid from coconut flowers that are cut systematically, can be turned into sugar. According to the Glycemic Index of Commonly Consumed Carbohydrate Foods in the Philippines, a book published in 2011 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science (or FNRI-DOST), the resulting sugar has a low glycemic index. This has made coco sugar and syrup popular alternative sweeteners among a growing number of diabetics and health b...
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10Apr2012MANILA, April 10 (PIA) -- We are a nation of snackers – taking snacks when skipping breakfast or lunch, while watching television or surfing through the net, in response to stress or boredom, or while chatting with friends. Snacking for some is important in meeting calorie and nutrient needs while others may need to modify snacking habits to less fat, sugar, and calorie intake. What is important to consider is that snacking should be part of a healthy diet. As our lifestyles become more hect...
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14May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 14 (PIA) –- The Department of Education (DepEd) - Agusan del Norte Division is all set for the conduct of the nationwide “Brigada Eskwela 2012,” which will be held on May 21-25, 2012. According to Florante More, Jr. of DepEd-Agusan del Norte, the activity will be participated by parents of schoolchildren who are enrolled in public elementary and high schools in the country. The five-day “Brigada Eskwela” will be spearheaded by all public school teachers and school ad...
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02Dec2012Most people want to live in urban areas because they think it is where they can find success in life. But urban living can also create problems, including becoming overweight. Urban living means fast living. People gobble up on fatty food for daily meals. People are always busy with work and, therefore, don’t have extra time for regular exercise. People rely on computers and cell phones for faster work and communication. As a result, they are mostly sedentary (or sitting while working) and...
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12Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 12 (PIA) -- In time with the opening of the 45th Araw ng Agusan del Norte celebration today, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) awarded some 300 scholarship certificates to qualified beneficiaries in the province. The program highlighted the celebration of the province’s charter day celebration, which is also in time with the celebration of the 114th Philippine Independence Day. TESDA-Agusan del Norte Provincial Director Florencio Sunico said t...
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31Jan2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- In support of the government’s thrust in developing the tourism industry through provision of quality infrastructure facilities leading to major tourist hubs in the country, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assured the completion of high impact tourism projects in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte which recently ranked 8th in CNN:Go’s Top 50 World’s Best Surf Spot. Among the high impact projects are the concreting o...
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28Feb2012One of the most popular home garden vegetables is the tomato. The tomato is easy to grow. When grown as a stalked plant, it requires a relatively small amount of space, yet is capable of producing a lot of fruits per plant. It is a fact that the tomato is high in nutrients. It is packed with vitamin C, potassium, fiber and vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. The tomato is a rich source of lycopene, a carot...
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09Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 9 (PIA) -- The Butuan City Manpower Training Center (BCMTC) on Tuesday opened a massage clinic at the departure area of the Bancasi Airport here. In her welcome message during the grand opening ceremony, Ruth Jugao, (BCMTC) training director, said while passengers are still awaiting for their flight out, they can avail of massage for 15 to 30 minutes. Jugao also said the massage clinic gives opportunity to the blind masseurs who are graduates of BCMTC for a livelihood. To dat...
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09Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- Retired Col. Ace Guro, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Technical Assistant for Mindanao said foreign nationals in Mindanao are being monitored, and cases of illegal entry are being adressed. He said their record showed that the immigration offices in all regions in Mindanao have already advised foreigners whose visas are already expired to apply for an extension. "For those who did not follow, they were advised to be deported," he said. During th...
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06Dec2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Dec. 6 (PIA) -- Typhoon "Pablo" death toll in Agusan del Sur has risen to four, as another casualty was identified, a report by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said. The casualty was identified as Edgardo Gargar from San Vicente, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur who was killed inside his house when it collapsed due to a falling tree. Totally and partially damaged houses increased by more than 900 percent to 9,409 houses, from 1,737 houses reported ...
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08May2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, May 8 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Agusan del Sur has set aside some half a million pesos this summer in order to give the students chance to earn while on summer vacation, while the Department of Labor and Employment shared some P320,000 to complete the daily wage of students who avail of the special program for employment of students (SPES). According to Provincial Employment Service Officer Divina Lagumbay, while earning P200 per day, the recipients of SPES were divi...
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01Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 1 (PIA) -- Four cabinet secretaries of the Aquino administration are set to grace the turnover of initial 6,000 chairs to some elementary and high schools here on February 3, 2012 at the Butuan Central Elementary School (BCES) covered court. According to report, Department of Education Sec. Armin Luistro will lead the party, composed of Sec. Ramon Paje of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Sec. Emmanuel Joel Villanueva of the Technical Educati...
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17Jan2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Jan. 18 (PIA) -- Chief of Police Insp. Greggie Pimentel wants a thorough investigation into the alleged carnapping case that happened here. An already impounded Hyundai Elantra in the Tandag City Police Station was turned over to the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) Provincial Highway Team (PHT) after the conduct of a Technical Inspection and Inventory Report (TIIR) on January 13. The said vehicle was then brought to Caraga Highway Patrol Regiona...
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27Feb2012Potatoes are one of the popular vegetables abundant throughout the year. According to Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), a potato has approximately the same energy value as bread, but it is a far better balanced food than it. Potatoes are rich in complex carbohydrates which supply energy. One serving of boiled potato, about 100 grams (g) edible portion, has about 62 calories, 1.7 g pr...
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14May2012SURIGAO CITY, May 14 (PIA) -- The ‘Panginabuhi-an sa Tagana-an’ Festival (Livelihood/source of living in Tagana-an town) outwit other eight contingents and walked away victorious in the first Sajaw Surigao Festival held Sunday, May 13 at the Provincial Sports Complex, this city. The event is one of the highlights in celebration of the 111th Founding Anniversary of Surigao on May 15, showcasing the unique culture, colorful history and convergence of festivals in the province of Surigao del N...
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25Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- Police Regional Office 13 (Caraga) is set to promote 750 of its police commissioned, non-commissioned officers and personnel in a massive ceremonial pinning of ranks rites during the traditional flag retreat ceremonies at the regional headquarters parade grounds on Friday afternoon, a regional police spokesman said. Police Supt. Martin M. Gamba, chief public information officer of Police Regional Office said this is intended to be a morale booster t...
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27Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 27 (PIA) -- Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)-Caraga Regional Director Marietta Bellotindos today said the agency has issued Governing Board Resolution No. 2, series of 2011, allowing the deployment of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to the 49 initial list out of 76 countries who have complied with the guarantees provided under the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995. In an interview with PIA, Bellotindos emphasized that the resolution state...
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14Jul2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, July 14 (PIA) -- The Philippine Overseas Employment and Migration (POEA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) presented on July 12, 2012 laws that would determine that illegal recruitment and trafficking in person are present during the hiring and recruitment of applicants abroad. Lawyer Antonio Millanes III of POEA presented five problems of illegal recruitment. He said illegal recruitment exist alongside legal migration, maybe committed by bothe licensed and ...
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10Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 10 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the provincial and municipal officials of the provinces of Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur are working on new strategies that would solve the problems of poverty and illegal logging which have been dogging the government over the last two decades. “We are looking for solutions that would free the people in the upland communities of these poor provinces from the shackle of poverty” ...
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07Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 7 (PIA) -- Despite reports of closure of some cooperatives, Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) urged those who are planning to establish cooperatives to have it registered. CDA-Caraga Regional Director Manuela Pelaez recently said closure of some cooperatives is due to mismanagement. However, Pelaez said coop owners should register to CDA so that they can be assisted on how to improve the transactions undertaken by the cooperative. ...
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16Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 16 (PIA) -- Due to the continuous rise of water level in Lake Mainit in the municipality of Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, the number of persons affected now reached 9,390 as of 10:00 a.m. today, according to the report of the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC). Southern Mindanao is currently affected by a low pressure area. A total of 13 barangays with 9,390 persons are now affected, of which 9,100 came from Agusa...
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31Jan2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- Drug courier problem in the world is alarming as the cases increase from time to time, according to Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Jose Gutierrez, Jr. In today’s press conference held in one of the local hotels here, Gutierrez said that in 1993, there were only two recorded drug cases. As of January 2011, there are now 689 recorded drug courier cases. Of the recorded cases, 431 are females or 63 percent while 258 are ma...
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06Nov2012CAGDIANAO, Province of Dinagat Islands, Nov 6 (PIA) – In celebration of the 6th Vicariate Youth Congress, the 402nd Brigade, Philippine Army has partnered with the Immaculate Concepcion youth ministry and leaders for a 4-day youth congress held recently at St. Peter and St Paul Parish in Poblacion Cagdianao, this province. With the theme “Kabatan-onan sa Dinagat: Maampingon sa Kinaiyahan ug Masaligon sa Gahum sa Kahitas-an!”, it called on to revitalize one’s faith and conviction towards...
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13Jun2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, June 13 (PIA) -- Agusan del Sur Governor Adolph Edward Plaza on Tuesday, June 12, turned-over 5,000 school desks to the Department of Education (DepEd) and confirmed the 267 scholars of the provincial government of Agusan del Sur for the school year 2012-2013. The turnover of the school desks and the confirmation of scholars took place during the celebration of the 114th Independence Day and the grand opening of the Naliyagan Festival, where hundreds of people participated and t...
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02Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 2 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga recently oriented the 42 new project development officers (PDOs) of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). The new workers were oriented on the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude of the program and also the vision, mission, values, functions, programs and services, different policies and rules of the Department that the workers need to adhere to, as well as the details of the SLP. DSWD regional ...
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13Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug 13 (PIA) -- Delegates to the recently-concluded largest annual gathering of business leaders from across Mindanao were urged to take active stance in helping save the island-region’s environment from further degradation. At the closing of the 21st Mindanao Business Conference held here recently, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chair Secretary Luwalhati Antonino sought the active participation of the business sector in setting industry standards for green technology. ...
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23Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 23 (PIA) -- The Norwegian Refugee Council-Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (NRC-IDMC) will be spearheading the first training workshop on the protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in East Mindanao on October 25 and 26 to be held in Paradise Island Resort, Samal, Davao City. The training will be joined by the personnel of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights (PCHR), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), member-agencies of the IDP Caraga L...
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21Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 21 (PIA) -- To date, the Sitio Electrification Program (SEP) project has already energized 545 far-flung and remotest sitios in Mindanao. The SEP is a rural electrification program of the government aimed to energize far-flung areas throughout the country. Late last year, the NEA, in partnership with 96 electric cooperatives nationwide had already energized 1, 520 sitios, benefiting some 33, 189 households. For the Ag...
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21Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 20 (PIA) -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will conduct the next round of registration activity for the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA). The Philippines, being an agricultural country, needs a comprehensive and systematic information system that caters to the various data and information needs of economic development planners, policymakers, and project implementers. To address this need, the Cabinet Cluster on Good Governance and Anti-C...
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16Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 16 (PIA) -- The technical working group of the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga lined-up activities for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW), on November 25 to December 12. The GADCC is under the Regional Development Council (RDC) chaired by Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Caraga Regional Director Atty. Marylin Pintor. Pintor said that every year, the Caraga GADCC spearheads the 18-day campaign to end VAW. It is an internati...
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19Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 19 (PIA) -- With the increasing incidence of thyroid cancer in Metro Cebu, the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) urged the public to undergo early screening and prevention measures to fight the disease. “Thyroid cancer is high on prognosis. It is preventable through various screening methods, such as physical examination and ultrasound of the neck, as well as some prevention measures, including regular exercise a...
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01Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 1 (PIA) -- In an effort to help the youth from abuses, the Department of Social Welfare (DSWD)-Caraga Region is determined to continue implementing the “Unlad Kabataan” program. In a radio interview recently, Golda Pocon of the Technical Assistance Division of DSWD-Caraga said they are giving more focus on the out-of-school youth. She added that because of the implementation of the program, these youth will be provided with trainings that can be us...
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27Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 27 (PIA) -- Amid the sweltering heat that enveloped the Gawad Kalinga (GK) Enchanted Farms in Brgy. Pagatpatan here, Marissa G. Burdeos and her bevy of partners still continued to be upbeat, knowing that buyers would later swarm her products such as deboned bangus and peanut butter. Her gut feel was right for it did not take an hour of waiting when buyers, many of whom come from different line agencies of the government and other private partners, trooped to her &ldqu...
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05Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 5 (PIA) -- To extensively promote the country’s tourism campaign “Its more fun in the Philippines," the Sagguniang Panlungsod has approved the creation of the Barangay Tourism councils in Butuan City. In an ordinance approved recently by the Council, barangay officials are now mandated to organize their respective Barangay Tourism Councils and elect for themselves officers. The Barangay Tourism Council shall be membered by all in...
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30May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 30 (PIA) -- Indigent senior citizen beneficiaries in Caraga will receive their second quarter pension’s subsidy by June. According to Jane Amil, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga Social Pension Unit chief, the national government’s allocation of the 1,993 senior citizens-beneficiaries will be distributed by next month, citing that this is the second round of payout given to the beneficiaries here in the region for the second quarter. The official ...
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19Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga is expected to disburse a total of P161,968,531.62 in the first two quarters of this year through its anti-poverty program called KALAHI-CIDSS. The total amount comes from the World Bank loan of the government given to the region amounting to P137,280,487.93 and an additional P24,688,043.69 from the local cash contribution (LCC) of the implementing local government units (LGUs). Accor...
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29Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 29 (PIA) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III recently said he will ask the National Housing Authority (NHA) to fast track the construction of some 1,700 houses in Bayanihan Village in Iligan City This was the relocation site purchased by the local government for typhoon “Sendong” victims in the city. In his speech during the airing of “Pilipinas Natin” featuring the “Bayanihan ng Bayan Sa Iligan” held recently at the 15.9-hectare relo...
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02Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 2 (PIA) -- An official of the Department of Education (DepEd), Butuan City Division said it is expected that there will be no perfect attendance on opening of classes especially in far-flung areas. Dr. Israel Reveche, DepEd Butuan City Division information officer said that based on the previous years, no perfect attendance of pupils and students were noted in far-flung barangays. However, the official said because of the successful conduct of Brigada Eskwela, DepEd officials...
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06Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 6 (PIA) -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday expressed thanks and gratitude to the civilian community for the unending support to government troops in the war against the New People’s Army (NPA). According to MGen. Victor Felix, Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division, the recent encounters that the troops conducted have been successful because of the information given by the community to the Philippine Army, an indication that the people are tire...
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06Feb2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Feb. 6 (PIA) -- Around 3,063 delegates coming from nine divisions of Caraga Region participated in the 15th Caraga Regional Athletic Meet 2012 which opened yesterday, February 5, 2012 at the Patin-ay Grandstand, Agusan del Sur. Surigao del Norte has 249 delegates, Surigao City - 238, Siargao - 183, Dinagat - 84, Bislig City - 250, Agusan del Norte - 391, Butuan City - 535, Surigao del Sur - 376, Agusan del Sur - 407, and officiating officials - 350...
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03Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, Sept 3 (PIA) -- Two female cadets from the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) visited Caraga Region to promote the country’s premiere public safety institution for more prospective scholars for the opening of the school year. The 21-year-old Cadet First Class Breccia Ruth Deloso of Lauraville Subd., Ochoa Ave., Butuan City and her classmate Cadet First Class Meldith Love Duero Almeda, of Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, both members of the PNPA’s “Tagapam...
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26Feb2013Poverty reduction team reviews anti-poverty projects in CaragaBUTUAN CITY, Feb. 26 (PIA) -- Together with the 12 implementing regional line agencies in Caraga, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is preparing to review and validate anti-poverty projects to be implemented in 2014 and to monitor projects being implemented this year. Undersecretary Marie Labajo of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) attended the Regional Poverty Reduction Action Team (RPRAT) meeting ...
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15Feb2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- The provincial office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Surigao del Sur is set to conduct a Career Guidance and Employment Coaching here on February 17, 2012. According to DOLE Provincial Officer Teofila Rosales, said activity aims to impart knowledge and additional information on career guidance and employment to guidance counselors and Public Employment Service Office (PESO) managers in the province. ...
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30Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- To sustain peace and order and curb criminalities, Butuan City mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr emphasized the need for more intensified networking with law enforcement agencies and related partners. He announced this during the City Peace and Order Council emergency meeting held recently. “The city government will help the local Philippine National Police (PNP) in the provision of additional radio equipment, motorcycle, and other facilities necessary during their op...
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12Jan2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur Jan. 12 (PIA) -- PhilHealth Regional Office in Caraga under Regional Vice-President Johnny Sychua has embarked on a fund-raising campaign through the “PHILHEALTH RUN: The Mindanao Run for Hope.” Simultaneously slated on February 5, the event will be held in the cities of Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Koronadal, Marawi and Zamboanga. Targeting a minimum of 17,000 runners across Mindanao, the Philhealth Regional office is aiming, at least, 2,500...
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13Feb2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Feb. 13 (PIA) -- The tight security being imposed by police in Surigao del Sur gets favorable approval from Tandag City Mayor Alexander Pimentel. Pimentel particularly lauded the putting up of choke and checkpoints at any entry and exit roads here. Since his reign as provincial director, Police Senior Superintendent Arthur Sanchez directed his men to always do their job including the conduct “Operation Kapkap-Bakal” again...
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14Mar2012MANILA, Mar 14 -- The Government Service Insurance System had announced that all its art works including Juan Luna's 'Parisian Life,' will have a new home at the National Museum within the second semester this year, after the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the GSIS and the National Museum of the Philippines. Under the agreement, the GSIS will transfer the management of the GSIS collection to the National Museum "to preserve, maintain, secure and promote the c...
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09Jun2012SURIGAO CITY, June 8 (PIA) -- The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and Ating Koop Party List will hold a Power Forum on Monday, June 11, at the City Cultural Center, City Hall Compound, this city. CDA Caraga Director Manuel Pelaez said the one-day event seeks to address the looming privatization of the government-owned Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex and power shortage in Mindanao. Pelaez also said the occasion will be attended by millionaire cooperatives, with speakers from the Depar...
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11Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 11 (PIA) -- The Department of Education (DepEd) Butuan City Division has declared suspension of classes in the elementary level. Storm signal no. 1 was declared in Agusan del Norte and the neighboring provinces as tropical storm “Ramon” gets closer. In a radio interview this morning, DepEd-Butuan City Division spokesperson Prof. Israel Reveche said they have directed all elementary schools in Butuan to suspend classes today. However, Reveche said teachers a...
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26Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 26 (PIA) –- This city will play host to this year’s Philippine Higher Education Student Government Leadership Training Program (PHESGLTP), slated on May 5-7 in one of the local convention centers here. In a press statement, Asian Network of Youth Volunteers (ANYV) Philippine coordinator and United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines (UNYAP) National Vice President for External Affairs Rex Ybañez said the nationwide gathering of student leaders aims to enlighten s...
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21Mar2012ANILA, March 21 (PIA) -- The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and its regional organization for Asia and the Pacific (ITUC-AP) formally extended unequivocal support to Former Senator Ernesto Herrera as constitutional president of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP). During a TUCP Special Convention held at the historic Club Filipino, San Juan, Metro Manila, ITUC-AP General Secretary Noriyuki Suzuki said “on the basis of our analysis of th...
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28Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 28 (PIA) -- Deeply concerned regarding the series of calamities that brought flood waters and landslides, the Aquino administration, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), stepped up the government’s environment preservation and forest protection without any preservation, and also pushed the “greening” program in Mindanao. In his directive to all regional directors, city, and provincial environment and natural reso...
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10Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA) -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Agusan del Norte-Butuan City Chapter is set to conduct bloodletting activities in selected schools in Caraga Region. According to Solgen Robles, one of the medical technologists of PRC local chapter, simultaneous bloodletting activities are to be conducted today at Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) in this city, and in Northeastern Agusan Colleges (NAC) at Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. On Valentine&r...
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20Mar2012PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur, Mar. 20 (PIA) -- After six months of dedicated work and service, 401st Infantry “Unity” Brigade under Col. Romeo G.Gan INF (GSC) PA turned over the newly renovated Day Care Center to the barangay officials and residents of Brgy. St Christine, Lianga, Surigao del Sur afternoon of March 16. The newly renovated St. Christine Day Care Center was formally received by Melita M. Encenzo of the Municipal Social Welfare Office of Lia...
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18Dec2012BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 18 (PIA) -- Some P34.7 million-worth of investment leads from planned expansions was generated by 28 entrepreneurs from the region who participated in the recently concluded Planning for Expanding Business Training (PLANET) held at the Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, this city. Participants which included owners of micro-, small- and medium- enterprises (MSMEs) and board members and officers of enterprising cooperatives prepared 19 business plans with project costs ranging f...
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24Oct2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Oct. 24 (PIA) -- Around 1,105 passengers bound for Luzon and Visayas have been stranded in Surigao City due to Tropical Storm ‘Ofel’ (international codename: Son-Tinh), which further intensified Wednesday while moving west northwest of the country. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Surigao del Norte reported that as of Tuesday night, 435 persons were stranded in Surigao City port, 394 persons in Lipata Port, 51 individuals in Dinagat, 178 persons in Dapa, 47 persons in ...
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16Jul2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, July 16 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Agusan del Sur signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) that would curb illegal recruitment and trafficking in person in Agusan del Sur. In welcome remarks during the training on anti-illegal recruitment and anti- trafficking in person on July 12 at Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Vice Gov. Santiago Cane Jr. said he was once ...
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26Mar2012SURIGAO CITY, Mar. 26 (PIA) -– The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), in coordination with other line agencies, conducted recently an Access Audit to city and provincial government establishments in Surigao del Norte. The activity is pursuant to the implementation of Accessibility Law or Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 – An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities to install Facilities and Other De...
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20Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 20 (PIA) -- Naniniwala si Surigao del Sur Gov. Johnny Pimentel na palalayain ng mga rebeldeng New People’s Army (NPA) si Lingig Mayor Henry Dano bago matapos ang kasalukuyang buwan. Sa panayam sa opisyal sa isa sa mga pribadong himpilan ng radio dito, sinabi ni Pimentel na bagama’t hindi madaling kausapin ang mga bumihag kay Mayor Dano, kumpiyansa pa rin siya na palalayain sina Dano sa lalong madaling panahon. Sinabi pa ni Pimentel maaring ...
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13Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 13 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) here in Caraga conducted an advocacy campaign for renal health care and prevention in support to the Kidney Month celebration. In today’s special episode of Caraga in Focus, a TV program of PIA-Caraga Region, Dr. Romina Rusillon, one of the three nephrologists in Caraga Region, discussed things pertaining to renal health care and prevention. Rusillon pointed out that the national government has stren...
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21Jun2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, June 21 (PIA) -- “Agusan del Sur is generally peaceful,” said P/SSupt. Rodolfo Dasmarinas, police provincial director for Agusan del Sur, when he rendered his report during the provincial peace and order council meeting held last June 14 at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan session hall in Prosperidad. According to Dasmarinas, the total crime volume from March to May this year, totalling to 148, decreased by five incidents compared to the same period last year, which is 153 incid...
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15Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 15 (PIA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment-Regional Coordinating Council, in coordination with the Butuan City local government unit, conducted the “RCC On Wheels Caravan.” Dubbed as “Serbisyong DOLE Sa Inyong Tugkaran Kalambo-an sa Butuan City (DOLE’s Services Right At Your Backyard, A Progress for Butuan City),” it was held at Brgy. Rajah Humabon Covered Court area Tuesday morning. The caravan aimed to serv...
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09May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 9 (PIA) -- The Department of Education (DepEd) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) monitoring team has started to evaluate the e-classrooms of the 13 recipient schools, which are part of the batch 7 of Butuan City Division this summer. To prepare these schools for the delivery of the e-classroom package before the opening of the school year 2012-2013, they need to be evaluated if each e-classroom is already prepared and have completed the requirements given by the mo...
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28May2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, May 28 (PIA) -- The 112th anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to promote, showcase, and celebrate heroism in public service and to highlight stories of triumph and sacrifice of the men and women in government. In a press statement, CSC chairman Francisco Duque III said the month-long celebration, with the theme “Kawani, Ikaw Ay Isang Lingkod Bayani,” will feature six events all of which enjoin all government agencies to take par...
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18Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 18 (PIA) -- In support to the climate change mitigation program of the national government as embodied in the Philippine Development Plan for 2011-2016, Foundation for Rural Enterprise and Ecology Development of Mindanao (FREEDOM) Executive Director Antonio Peralta urged farmers to try organic farming. In a roundtable discussion held recently in PIA-Caraga Regional Office here, Peralta said organic products will help people obtain healthy lifestyle as org...
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17Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 17 (PIA) -- Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza today received from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) Sec. Teresita Deles P24 million fund for the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) program for two municipalities in Agusan del Sur. According to provincial public information officer Alfredo Plaza, the first check worth P20 million is the 80 percent counterpart of OPAPP for the rehabilitation of the natio...
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07Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 7 (PIA) -- Civil Service Commission Chairman Dr. Francisco T. Duque III expressed gratification over his findings as he initially visited five government offices and conducted inspection on Thursday here in the region. Among the regional offices which the chairman went to see were the Department of Health, PhilHealth, PAG-IBIG, the City Hall and one more government agency office. “I’m gratified to see how much the employees of t...
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20Apr2012SURIGAO CITY, April 20 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Surigao del Norte will simultaneously conduct a mobile passporting and job fair in Siargao Island next month. Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Provincial Chief Emilio Pantejo said jobs seekers and those who want to have their passport renewed or those applying for new passports can take advantage of the opportunity while taking the time to also enjoy the summer activities in Siargao Island. According to Pantejo, both activitie...
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12Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 12 (PIA) -- The Anti-Illegal Task Force of the country has vowed to stop illegal logging operations continuously proliferating in Caraga Region. This is the statement of retired MGen. Renato Miranda, chief of the task force organized by President Benigno S. Aquino III through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in an interview over a morning radio program here on Wednesday. Miranda said they are here in the region not only to stop illegal logging opera...
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27Apr2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, April 27 (PIA) -- Barangay Consuelo in Bunawan town is currently implementing the Department of Trade and Industry’s Rural Entrepreneurial Activities for Consumers’ Health and Economic Development Program (REACHED). REACHED is a new program introduced by the DTI that aims to empower consumers, encourage food safety to households, input effective way on family budgeting and introduce other alternative to increase productivity. The program has two components namely to empowe...
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12Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, Jan. 12 (PIA) – The Avant-Garde Creatives, Inc., in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and UNTV are set to hold the “Kahit Isang Araw Lang” Advocacy through its first project, the unity run, on Jan. 22. According to Mr. Arthur Peña, Event Coordinator, the “Kahit Isang Araw Lang” (Even Just One Day) is the bold call for people to do good things to others even for just one day. “The unity ...
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22Oct2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Oct 22 (PIA) -- Three municipalities in this province were made models by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and CARE Philippines for the vulnerability and capacity assessment (VCA), part of the initial activities as recipient of the Netherlands’ financed program on disaster risk reduction and management. The three municipalities, Esperanza, Talacogon and Bunawan, were assessed with regards to climate, community, livelihood, land use/natural resources and disaster risk aspects, ec...
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22May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 22 (PIA) –- The Department of Education (DepEd) in Caraga Region is reminding the public and all public elementary and high school teachers and administrators that the “no collection” policy is still in effect as enrollment for school year 2012-2013 nears. This developed after reports in the previous years have reached DepEd-Caraga Regional Office that allegedly, some school principals allow their teachers to collect miscellaneous fees during the enrollment period. Arno...
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10Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 10 (PIA) -- Liga ng mga Punong Barangay (Association of Brgy. Captains) President Nestor Amora recently vowed to give his full support to some 500 barangay scholars who are currently enrolled in the Kolehiyo de Liga (Liga College) whose classes start on Wednesday, June 13. Speaking before the newly-hired faculty members, staff and school administrators of the Liga College during the orientation on Saturday, Brgy. Capt. Amora emphasized that the establishment of Liga College wa...
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13Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 13 (PIA) -- The number of patients in Caraga Region who underwent dialysis has increased, said Dr. Romina Rusillon, a nephrologist and resident partner of the Renal Disease Control Program (REDCOP), an advocacy program of the government aimed to inform the public of renal health care and prevention. Speaking before the local media here during the conduct of “Caraga in Focus,” a TV program of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Caraga, Rusillon said that as of 2010, the...
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11Sep2012MANILA, Sept. 11 (PIA) -- Emergency food assistance donated by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has boosted government-led emergency relief efforts in flood-affected areas in Central Luzon and conflict-affected areas in Central Mindanao. “WFP is grateful to CIDA for its steadfast commitment in responding to humanitarian needs in the Philippines when they arise, which has enabled WFP to be an effective partner to th...
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03Feb2012AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- A parcel of land owned by the provincial government of Agusan del Norte has now been classified as a commercial and industrial land, different from its original classification as an agricultural land. The Department of Agriculture (DA) certified the application of the provincial government of Agusan del Norte for the reclassification of its land in Barangay Sanghan, Cabadbaran City where a new provincial building will be constructed. A certific...
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25May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 25 (PIA) -- Five hundred more public utility vehicles (PUVs) in the city were posted with Philjobnet stickers last April, and a memorandum of agreement (MOA) was forged on Labor Day between the Caraga regional heads of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Education (DepEd), to intensify the public’s awareness of DOLE’s online job matching facility, the Philjobnet system. About a week before Labor Day, a follow-up operation was conducted nea...
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14Feb2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Feb. 14 (PIA) -- Twenty five school heads from elementary and secondary schools in Agusan del Sur will take up masteral degree in education and administration in Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) in order to attain the thrust of the provincial government of Agusan del Sur (PGAS) to give quality education to Agusanon children. Representing Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza and Vice Gov. Santiago Cane signed a Memorandum of Agreement with ADDU President Fr. Joel Tabora si...
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04Mar2012BAYUGAN CITY, Mar. 4 (PIA) -- For the past several years, residents in far-flung village communities here experienced difficulties in bringing their farm produce to the market. Students had to travel several kilometers and crossed a river to be able to go to school. This is now a thing of the past following the opening of a newly constructed bridge. However, the new bridge is only made of light materials and can only accommodate light vehicles like motorcycles and carts. &nb...
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06Nov2012Is nutrition really important? We need to explain to ordinary people why nutrition is essential because they need to know how this affects health. Nutrition is the food we eat and how the body uses it, while health is a state of complete physical and mental being and not merely the absence of illness or disease. If we are eating right, this contributes to good health because we are able to provide all the nutrients the body needs. So what does "good" nutrition mean? Good nutrition is achieved ...
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18Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 24 (PIA) -- Four hundred seventy-one members of Philippine National Police (PNP) in Caraga advanced in rank recently, as a mass oath-taking and pinning of ranks was held at Camp Rafael Rodriguez in Brgy. Libertad. Four police officers were elevated to police superintendent and another four to chief inspectors. Another seven were promoted to senior inspector. “They deserved to be promoted,” said PNP Caraga Deputy Regional Director for Admini...
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26Jan2012SURIGAO CITY, Jan. 26 (PIA) -- Full economic activity is seen beginning this year in the Northeastern Mindanao as both foreign and domestic investors in agricultural, industrial, mining and tourism industries are already in place in the region’s five provinces and six cities. After signing a memorandum of understanding, a Japanese business group is already in close coordination with a local construction company in Butuan City for the establishment of multi-million-peso run...
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25Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 25 (PIA) -- In support to the jobs generation program of the national government, the regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) here is highlighting the celebration of Labor Day on May 1 with a job fair. In a statement, DOLE-Caraga Regional Director Ofelia Domingo said the two-day activity, dubbed “Jobs Fest” will be held on May 1 and 2 at the AMA Computer Learning Center Compound, this city. The official further said this is one of the highlights ...
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28Mar2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, March 28 (PIA) -- This summer vacation, 1,159 poor but deserving students are going to benefit under the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) in Surigao del Sur. According to Teofila Rosales, chief of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) field office here, their pledge of commitment targeted up to 1,165, but benefactors came up short of six students. In the entire province, nine municipalities and two cities are taking part in the SPES implem...
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15Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 15 (PIA) -- “Stop military operations,” thus said abducted Mayor Henry Dano of Lingig, Surigao del Sur when he got a chance to talk with the local management crisis committee. In an interview, Surigao del Sur Governor and crisis committee head Johnny T. Pimentel said he was able to talk to Mayor Dano. He said the mayor was doing fine. Pimentel added that Mayor Dano reiterated his call for the suspension of military operations in the area in exchange for hi...
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15Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- Philippine Airlines (PAL) Manila-Butuan-Manila flights have been cancelled today due to zero visibility. The announcement was made by PAL Butuan Manager Paolo Diaz De Rivera in a text message sent to PIA-Caraga this afternoon. Rivera said flights PR477 and PR478 were cancelled due to terminal weather, causing a “zero visibility”. He added affected PAL passengers were provided with a special flight that is scheduled to d...
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11Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 11 (PIA) -- For its second year of implementation, the government’s anti-poverty project Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS), through the regional office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Caraga renewed its engagement with the local government unit (LGU) of Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte with two development projects underway. Through a memorandum of agreement signed recently, the LGU is...
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03Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, Sept 3 (PIA) -- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (Opapp) will hold a series of activities with government agencies, non-government organizations, and private stakeholders this September with the observance of Peace Month. The observance is anchored on the theme, “Ako. Ikaw. Tayo. Magkakaiba, Nagkakaisa sa Kapayapaan.” The announcement was made during the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Meeting chaired by Butuan City Mayor Fe...
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10Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 10 (PIA) -- With the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) scale-up in full swing this year, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has mainstreamed three new “lenses” to the project’s implementation. Meant to answer emerging issues, the DSWD has integrated three new lenses or frameworks in KALAHI-CIDSS. These are on gender lens, peace lens and integration of disaster risk reduction into clima...
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02Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 2 (PIA) -- Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso Alcala has turned over some P35 million worth of farm inputs and implements to DA-Caraga to improve farm production in the region. According to report, all five provinces and six cities of Caraga Region will benefit from the farm inputs composed of farm tractors, green houses, irrigation equipment, power sprayer, planting materials, seedlings, fishing paraphernalia, among others. The funding s...
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15Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- A committee hearing to discuss the 2013 budget of Caraga Region is set on February 21, 2012, to be spearheaded by the Regional Development Council (RDC) through the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-Caraga as secretariat of the council. According to Ian Miculob of NEDA-Caraga in a press statement, during the hearing, agency regional offices (AROs), state colleges and universities (SUCs) and special development authorities will prepa...
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23Mar2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, March 23 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Surigao del Sur, through the office of Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD), spearheaded a skills training on rug-making and fancy jewelry-making at the Shacene Pension House, this city. According to PSWD Officer May Navidad Salinas, recycled materials such as used clothing and unused cloth from the tailoring shops were used for rug-making, while Surigao del Sur-abundant indigenous materials like shells wer...
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06Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, March 6 (PIA) -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Butuan has been chosen as one of the national finalists in the 2012 Local Legislative Award, vying as the Most Outstanding Sanggunian under the Highly-Urbanized and Independent Component Cities Category. The awards is a joint project of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine Councilors League (PCL). Awarding ceremony will held on March 7 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Compl...
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02May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is set to launch this year’s celebration of Farmers’ and Fisherfolks’ Month. The event recognizes the contributions to the national economy of the farmers and fisher folks, which constitute half of the labor force in the country. BFAR-Caraga Regional Director Nerio G. Casil said the series of activities have been planned for the entire month of May, which are expected to benefit the ma...
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17May2012SURIGAO CITY, May 17 (PIA) –- Governor Sol Matugas along with other local officials led the unveiling of Surigaonon Arts and Culture Center Tuesday at the provincial sports complex here. The center showcases the heritage portraits and memorabilia depicting the richness of the Surigaonon culture. The event coincided with the 111th Founding Anniversary of Surigao on May 15. The province of Surigao was once a premier political jurisdiction in Mindanao when the American colonizers established a ...
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24May2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, May 24 (PIA) -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Agusan del Sur Chapter bagged another prestigious award of excellence, adding to the numerous awards they received in the previous years. The most recent is the “Resource Generation Award of Excellence” received three weeks ago in Manila, by chapter administrator Cristyll Basan. It was signed by PRC Secretary General Gwendolyn Pang and PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon, that reads “Surpassing all expect...
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17Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 17 (PIA) -- Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU), a homegrown university of this city will launch the Institute of Environmental Governance (IEG) on Wednesday, April 18 at the university’s main building. In a written statement, Rev. Fr. John Christian U. Young, FSUU President said the IEG is aimed to empower institutions and communities for environmental protection and conservation in the region. Fr. Young also said the establishment of the IEG was made possible throug...
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20Mar2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, March 20 (PIA) -- Department of Agrarian Reform - Surigao del Sur recently distributed Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) to 94 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) of Barangay San Roque, San Miguel, comprising 135 hectares of Government Owned Lands (GOLs). Provincial Governor Johnny T. Pimentel, Mayor Alfeo R. Perez and Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer Benjamin M. Mataksil led the distribution of the land titles. Perez expressed ...
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12Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 12 (PIA) -- Citing the importance of environmental protection, Vice Mayor Atty. Lawrence Lemuel Fortun on Sunday said the Clean Ground Zero, Waste program of the local government is a demonstration of Butuanons’ unity. In his speech before the jam-packed 3,000-seater Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) gymnasium during the launching of the program, Vice Mayor Fortun said the activity is a demonstration of the Butuanon’s capacity to unite and wo...
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15Feb2012DAVAO CITY, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) today announced that the Philippines will formally endorse the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Non-Convention Sized Ships (NCSS) when the Sea Linkages Working Group of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines - East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) meets next month. “The MOU aims to formalize intra-EAGA movement of non-convention sized ships through mutual recognition and m...
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24Sep2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Sept 24 (PIA) -- The National Statistics Office-Surigao del Sur office held a Consultative Forum on September 24 at Mabua, Tandag City, in preparation for the 2012 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF). Said forum is geared to instill awareness among representatives from involved local government units and sectors on agriculture and fisheries; to solicit support from them; and to disseminate results of the previous 2002 CAF to them. Forty-six people particip...
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03Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, Aug 3 (PIA) -- The vice mayor of Butuan City has urged delegates of the 21st Mindanao Business Conference to invest in Butuan through the public-private partnership (PPP). Butuan City has already put in place all the policies and the necessary legislation that would cater to PPP projects, vice mayor Lawrence Fortun said during the opening ceremonies of the conference on August 2 to 4 in a hotel and convention center in this city. One of the major aspects in the c...
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23May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) –- In support of Republic Act No. 7394 or the “Consumer Act of the Philippines,” the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga spearheaded the 1st Regional Consumer Assembly held Tuesday at the Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos Hall, this city. Some 50 representatives in the consumer organizations (COs) from different local government units in the region and member-agencies of the Consumer Network (ConsumerNet) participated in the said activity. According to Elmer...
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10Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 10 (PIA) -- The celebration of Family Planning month this August calls on all couples to be more responsible in planning the number, size and birth spacing of their children in line with President Aquino's third State of the Nation Address (SONA) emphasizing on responsible parenthood as among his administration’s priorities. This year’s theme is “Responsableng Pamilya, Ngayon Na!” Commission on Population (PopCom), Department of Health (DOH), local government unit...
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29Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 29 (PIA) -- The city health office here has warned the public of a new virus where the affected patient will have the same signs and symptoms of a dengue victim. Speaking before the council members of the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC), Michelle Mae Que, a resident nurse of the city health office said “chikungunya” is a relatively rare form of viral fever. Que pointed out that same with dengue fever, this is transmitted by “Aedes aegypti,” “albopictus,” “Cu...
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15May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 15 (PIA) -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has implemented the Agrarian Reform Community Connectivity and Economic Support Services (ARCCESS) program. This, after President Benigno S. Aquino III and DAR Secretary Virgilio delos Reyes expressed intention to improve the lives of the agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), through the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reform (CARPER) by adopting this new strategy - the ARCCESS program. According to Agusa...
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04Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug 4 (PIA) -- Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel today said he is backing up President Aquino when the latter signed Executive Order (EO) No. 81, creating the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC). In an interview with the local press prior to his speaking engagement during the 21st Mindanao Business Conference here, Pimentel said he is happy that Malacanang has focused on solving issues and concerns of the power situation not only here in Mindanao but as well as in the entire...
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13Jan2012Regional Executive Director Leonardo R. Sibbaluca felt confident when he entered the door of the Training Center of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Regional Office 13 at Barangay Ambago, Butuan City on the 6th of January 2012, walked on a red carpet prepared for the occasion to celebrate his 1st year in office and to meet his key officers, division chiefs of the different services and field officials ( PENROs and CENROs) to set up the plan of actions for the year...
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26Nov2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Nov 26 (PIA) -- The Ateneo School of the Government (AsoG) recently conducted three-day training on Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Localization and Budget Monitoring in coordination with the provincial government here headed by Governor Johnny T. Pimentel. According to Shirley Bolaños, Mentor of Ateneo School of Government, the shift of focus from emergency response to disaster prevention and risk reduction is to directly address the vulnerability of t...
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31May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 31 (PIA) -- The city opened its doors for renowned real estate developer A. Brown Company, Inc. in a capsule laying/ground-breaking ceremony held May 25, 2012 at Brgy. Bonbon, this city. A. Brown Company, Inc. pres. Robertino Pizarro said Butuan City is their latest addition for low-cost housing project venues, ensuring the city’s continuing progress with this multi-million venture. In his statement, Butuan city Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. said that this is one of the bi...
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04Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director-General Emmanuel Joel Villanueva on Friday said he is optimistic that Caraga Region will be the first region to address zero backlog in armchairs production under the PNoy Bayanihan Project. Speaking before the officials and members of the Caraga Region’s Department of Education, TESDA, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), including some of the local offici...
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23Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 23 (PIA) -- With the increasing number of dengue cases in many parts of the country, the regional office of the Philippine Information Agency in Caraga has partnered with Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) – dxBC Butuan in the conduct of bloodletting activity on Sunday. This is part of the corporate social responsibility of one of the oldest radio stations here in the city. In a phone-patch interview with PIA, Sasie Abastas-Babar, News Director of RMN-dxBC Butuan said the ac...
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31Jan2012According to the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is made up mostly of medium-chain saturated fatty acid with zero trans-fatty acid? This was revealed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). Trans-fatty acids in fats and oils have been found to be a risk factor for coronary heart disease. It was made a mandatory component at the USDA Nutrition Labeling...
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26Dec2012BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 26 (PIA) – Tropical Storm “Quinta” has weakened into Tropical Depression as it continues to move across Western Visayas. In its 10 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration (Pagasa) said Quinta is moving West of Visayas at 24 kph, with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph and gustiness of up to 80 kph, with its center located in the vicinity of Roxas City, Capiz. Signal No. 1 is up in Mindoro Provinces, Romblon, ...
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14Jul2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, July 14 (PIA) -- A principal from Surigao has been named as the best elementary school principal in the Caraga Region. Karen L. Galandia, Principal II of Socorro Central Elementary School and Special Education (SPED) Center of the municipality of Socorro, Bucas Grande Island, was adjudged as the Most Outstanding Elementary School Principal of Caraga Region for school year 2011 to 2012. The award was given to Galandia during the awards night dubbed, “Legacy of Excellence”...
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05Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Okt. 5 (PIA) –- Sinabi kamakailan ng pamunuan ng Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) dito na nakahanda silang paimbestigahan ang mga parmasya na hindi nagbibigay ng karamptang diskwento sa mga senior citizens. Ito ang babala ni OSCA head Imelda Nonan matapos ipinahatid sa kanila ng mga miyembro ng media ang mga sumbong ng senior citizens na hindi nabibigyan ng karamptanag diskwento ng ilan sa mga parmasya dito. Ayon kay G. Cecil Ybañez, columnist ng Minda...
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23Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 23 (PIA) -- Twenty-nine rubber farmers and tappers from Barangay Tungao attended the three-day training on proper rubber tapping, recently. The training focused on the techniques, skills, and proper methods in rubber tapping. The latter is critical in ensuring the quality and yield of rubber latex, and even the lifespan of rubber trees. The participants were also taught on characteristics and propagation techniques of rubber trees, rubber farm establishment, and rubber tr...
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11Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 11 (PIA) -- In support to the Philippine Millennium Development Goal No. 3 on promoting gender equality and empowering women, the Spanish international non-government organization Paz y Desarrollo (PyD) partnered with government agencies to capacitate and develop the women and encourage their participation in civil and political agenda. During the briefing workshop conducted recently at the National Economic and Development Authority (NED...
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13Dec2012SURIGAO CITY, Dec. 13 (PIA) -- Troops from the 30th Infantry "Python" Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army have planted a total of 100 assorted fruit tree seedlings during the tree-planting activity at the Military Reservation Area in Sta. Cruz, Placer, Surigao del Norte. The conduct of the tree-planting activity is in line with this year’s celebration of the 77th Founding Anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on December 21, 2012 with the theme, “Bayanihan...
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12May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 12 (PIA) -- Aside from ensuring public safety, police officers in Caraga Region is advocating a healthy lifestyle. Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 regional information officer PSupt Martin Gamba said police officers must not only serve as protectors of the public to uphold peace and security in the community, they should also serve as an agent to promote healthy lifestyle to the public. Gamba said the general public as well should know the importance of living a healthy lifest...
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19Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 19 (PIA) -- Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 on Tuesday conducted a seminar on anti-illegal logging in pursuit of the government's drive to stop illegal logging activities nationwide. This is in line with Executive Order 23 issued by President Aquino, implementing the indefinite log ban and creating an Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force to be headed by Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje. President Aquino also tasked Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Direc...
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06Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 6 (PIA) -- The Caraga Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) has accepted and approved the endorsement of the Regional Development Council (RDC) to allow RPOC lead the Oversight Committee on drug-related issues and concerns in the region. This was announced during its meeting held recently at the Dotties Place Hotel, this city. Based on the Resolution No. 17, series 2012 endorsed by the RDC, it was stated that Caraga region has a barangay affection level of 20.5 percent, w...
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04May2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, May 4 (PIA) -- Provincial Administrator Efren Rivas is optimistic that Governor Johnny Pimentel will follow what President Benigno S. AquinoIII has instructed regarding the early release of Salary Standardization Law tranche IV, but local government units (LGUs), as in the case of the province, have some financial constraints. Rivas cited the income on local tax imposition, Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA), and the ceiling on personal services. The last tranc...
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08Mar2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Mar. 8 (PIA) -- The Department of Health (DOH) turned over the newly constructed Talacogon District Hospital to the provincial government and to the municipal government of Talacogon. The 50-bed capacity hospital worth P15 million was relegated by Asec. Romulo Busuego to Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza, then to Talacogon Mayor Isaias Masendo in a simple ceremony. According to Plaza, the hospital will serve mostly the people from La Paz, Sa...
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27Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 27 (PIA) –- The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is determined to find remedy or solution to the presence of brontispa (Brontispa longgisima) and rhinoceros beetles (Oryctes rhinoceros) that are currently devastating coconut trees in Agusan del Sur. In a report, Manolito Casapao, technical staff of PCA-Caraga Region, more than 100 hectares of coconut trees in the province of Agusan del Sur were attacked and devastated by said pests that are believed to originate in Southe...
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18Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 18 (PIA) -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)-Caraga Region is conducting a writeshop for the formulation of regional risk profile on July 31 to August 1 at Tavern Hotel, Surigao City, in time with the celebration of the month-long National Disaster Consciousness. According to Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Caraga regional director and RDRRMC chairperson Dr. Blanche Gobenciong, the formulation of the risk profile form is part of the five-year...
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08Feb2013BUTUAN CITY, Feb 8 (PIA) -- There is no stopping this administration from going full steam ahead as it makes good its promise to fill the classroom lack even before Aquino leaves office. The Department of Education in Caraga Region (DepEd-Caraga) is currently implementing the second phase of its large-scale classroom construction project through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme called the PPP for School Infrastructure Project III (PSIP-II). During Tuesday’s first quarterly meetin...
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22Nov2012For fellows who are long-time comrades and collaborators, it only took days of appealing by Victor Emmanuel A. Ozarraga, Caraga and Camiguin area coordinator for Gawad Kalinga (GK), to get Antonio P. Meloto – the steadfast titular stalwart of GK and likewise the determined high priest of Center for Social Innovations (CSI) – to pay a visit here. When he spoke on May 25, 2012 to preach social entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as to launch the Butuan City Social Innovation Movement (SI...
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16May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 15 (PIA) -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) through Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support Project Phase III (ARISP-III) had its formal turn-over of some two sub-projects recently. The recipients were Dacutan Purok-5, Sta. Fe Farm to Market Road (FMR) and the Potable Water System (PWS) level II at Catmonon, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, with Brgy. Sta. Fe, Catmonon and Dacutan (SACADA) ARC. Projects are funded by the government of Japan through Japan International Cooper...
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08Jun2012BUTUAN, Hunyo 8 (PIA) -- Upang mabigyang kaukulang pansin ang mga hinaing ng mga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) sa rehiyon, sinabi ng opisyal ng Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (OWWA)- Caraga na ito'y handang tumugon sa kanilang mga problema. Sinabi ni Ritchel Molero, public information officer ng tanggapan, na nakaantabay ang 24/7 office center sa lahat ng regional welfare offices sa bansa upang siguruhin na ang OFWs at ang kani-kanilang pamilya ay mabibigyan ng kaukulang serbisyo...
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04Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 4 (PIA) -- The chief of Caraga Region’s Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has reiterated her call for vigilance against illegal recruiters. This developed as POEA continued to receive reports that there are alleged illegal recruiters roaming around, especially in remote barangays in the region, recruiting individuals to work abroad. Director Marietta Bellotindos said the POEA has come up with tips to prevent illegal recruitment. First, applicants should...
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12Jan2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- A provincial hospital aimed to serve the health care needs of the people in the province will soon be constructed and established after Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and the provincial government officials held a groundbreaking ceremony and laying of capsule on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Placer. Placer Mayor Felimon Napuli, in his welcome message, expressed his utmost gratitude to the provincial officials for choosing his municipalit...
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19May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 19 (PIA) -- PSSupt. Pedro Obaldo, Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) Director said the local police is on full alert as the city is celebrating its Balangay Festival today. According to Supt. Obaldo, with the celebration today of the festival, more people are expected to witness the activities prepared by the city government thus police officers are directed to be alert to ensure a peaceful and orderly celebration. The official added the installation of police boxes within the ...
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28Jun2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, June 28 (PIA) -- No more dry taps anymore. Governor Sol Matugas announced that the province received a water supply grant intended for waterless municipalities and barangays here. Dubbed 2012 Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) Program, the project will provide safe and potable water for waterless municipalities and poorest barangays with high level of waterborne diseases, resettlement areas, and rural health units/birthing clinics with no access to safe water. ...
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15Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 15 (PIA) -- The mayor here has led the launching of Butuan CCTV Surveillance System at the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) to advance the area's security measures to better maintain peace and order. Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr emphasized the necessity of having modernized and efficient surveillance cameras installed in the different major streets in the city, as these will speed up crime investigations. These CCTV cameras will be mounted in high–risk areas all over the c...
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12Jul2012CARRASCAL, Surigao del Sur, July 12 (PIA) -- The 93rd Town Fiesta Celebration of the municipality of Carrascal kicked off with a grand parade as an opening salvo for their weeklong celebration, Tuesday. Anchored on the theme, “Kultura Nato Ipasigarbo, Sanan ipalambo Ta,” the annual activity is in honor of its patron saint Lady of Mt. Carmel, which is celebrated every July 16. Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel and 1st District Representative Philip Pichay graced the occasion during t...
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08Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, September 8 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) assured that foreign nationals residing in Caraga Region are monitored, not only to make sure they are following the laws of the country but also to ensure their protection. During Wednesday’s airing of Caraga in Focus, a regular TV program of PIA-Caraga, Pastor Oran, Jr., Alien Control Officer of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said his office is monitoring the activities of these foreign nationals to ensure that eve...
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25Jan2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- After calamities affected Agusan del Sur, people began to look for resources in order to recover what was lost. Farmers rose and again prepared their fields for another agricultural challenge. The provincial government also did not waste time. Reports were submitted to concerned national government agencies seeking for assistance to recover. Thus, a year ago, on January 2011, Department of Agriculture Sec. Proceso Alcala visited Agusan del Sur...
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07Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 7 (PIA) -- The Department of Education (DepEd) Caraga,through the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC), will be conducting the 2012 National Literacy Award (NLA) and is still accepting entries until April 23 for the regional level. This was learned during the regional orientation on the NLA held recently at the DepEd-Caraga Regional Conference Hall attended by the representatives of the member-agencies in the government, institutions, and private stakeholders. The 2012 Natio...
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06Mar2013MANILA, Mar. 6 -- The Philippine youth ambassadors in the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) 2012 made a historic first in the 39-year old program by inspiring the accomplishment of a project onboard Japanese liner Fuji Maru, which shall benefit the Yellow Boat Foundation in the country. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cluster, one of the eight discussion groups onboard, introduced a project, ‘Change’ for Change, which was supported by the participating youths (PYs) o...
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15Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 15 (PIA) -- The Commission on Population (POPCOM) is launching a massive advocacy in reducing cases of violence against women in the region. The activity, dubbed as Orientation-Seminar on Gender and Development cum Male Involvement in Responsible Parenting, aims to increase participation and support among men in rearing and caring the children, and other domestic concerns. Said training, organized in different batches, will be attended by membe...
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15Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 15 (PIA) -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod here has unanimously approved SP Resolution 085-2013 in the regular session held recently, declaring the city under state of calamity. The resolution, which was jointly authored by all the members of the SP led by Vice Mayor Law Fortun, stemmed from the recent flooding that the city experienced since last week. Fortun said the declaration was based on the data submitted to the SP by the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (C...
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23Oct2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Oct. 23 (PIA) -- Due to the scheduled rocket launching by South Korea on October 26, 2012, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) in Surigao del Sur chaired by Gov.Johnny T. Pimentel thru the PDRRMC Executive Officer Florencio Pimentel directed all the local DRRMC in the province to implement a red alert status. This was announced by Norberto Lorente of PDRRMC Center to 19 LDRRMC chair/officers during the Provincial Development Cou...
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24Feb2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Peb. 24 (PIA) -- Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza, together with representatives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other government and non-government agencies, launched today the Datu Lipus Makapandong Youth Employment and Migrant Center (YEMC) at the D.O. Plaza government Center. The YEMC is intended to cater the youth on skills development and trainings. “The YEMC will be the center to cultivate the knowledge, skills and...
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28Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, March 28 (PIA) -- A voter registration for persons with disabilities (PWDs) is scheduled by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Caraga Region. In an email sent to PIA-Caraga, Rexie Magsano of the Office of Commissioner Rene Sarmiento of the COMELEC said the voter registration of PWDs in Mindanao is scheduled on April 2012. Magsano said for this month, the registration is focused in the Visayas regions. He added this must be continued in all the five regions in Mindanao. The ...
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30May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 30 (PIA) -– The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has intensified its monitoring of all the programs implemented in Caraga region particularly the livelihood assistance programs. Citing the need to monitor the status of the programs implemented, DSWD-Caraga Livelihood Unit Chief Roy Serdeña said the social welfare department does not only concern with the distribution of livelihood assistance to qualified beneficiaries, it should also monitor the status of ...
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01Aug2012SURIGAO CITY, Aug. 1 (PIA) -- The member-agencies of the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) reviewed and enhanced the Regional Risk Profile on Tuesday at the Tavern Hotel, this city. It is a two-day activity from July 31 to August 1, wherein focal persons of each member-agency will fill-in other data necessary for inclusion in the regional risk profile. The regional risk profile is an inventory and analysis of the risks in a region, including relevant risks...
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06Nov2012The bones move, support and protect various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells and store minerals, essentially enabling the body to perform and maintain specific important duties. Weakening of the bones results in bone diseases such as osteoporosis, affecting the daily routine of an individual which later leads to injuries and fractures. Bone strength is dependent on bone density and bone quality, such that bones are most likely to deteriorate as an individual ages, making t...
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12Aug2012True to their promise for renewed joint collaboration, Japanese and Filipino unions are continuing to support nationally-identified issues and concerns in the Philippines. As a follow up to 2011’s program on decent work and green jobs, this year’s activity (third of its kind since the program was launched in 2010) paid more attention to engaging social partners and scaling up existing initiatives and opportunities for green and decent work promotion and creation. Many things have changed dr...
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17Oct2012AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Oct 17 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Agusan del Norte, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, conducted Provincial Children’s Congress and Installation of Young Leaders at the Provincial Training Center, Capitol Compound, Butuan City, Monday, October 15. Child representatives from different municipalities of the province attended the congress. The purpose of the said activity is to orient the children of their rights as provided for by the Uni...
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23Feb2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Feb. 23 (PIA) -- A P2 million-worth bridge was turned over to the provincial, municipal and barangay officials by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process yesterday after its completion. The bridge, made mostly of light materials, can only accommodate light vehicles like motorcycles and carts. It connects Barangay New Tubigon of Sibagat and Barangay San Juan of Bayugan City, crossing the wide Andanan River. According to New Tubigon Brgy....
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24Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 24 (PIA) -- The dengue cases in 2012 here in the city has increased 175 percent as compared to 2011. Of this figure, only in the month of April were the number of cases remained the same. In her report to members of the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) held recently here, Michelle Mae Que, a nurse from the city health office, said dengue cases in 2011 was recorded at 172 while 473 cases were reported in 2012. Que said from comparing the two years since January to December...
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25May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 25 (PIA) -- A total of 596 applicants were hired during the Labor Day Jobs Fest, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently said. On the first day, 539 applicants were hired on the spot, out of the 1,651 jobseekers who registered that day. This is equivalent to 33% hired on the spot rate. Though the applicants were not as many on the second day as expected, some 57 applicants were still hired out of the 417 registrants. Data from DOLE-Caraga shows that of the 59...
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28Dec2012BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 27 (PIA) -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) through the Board of Foreign Service Examination will hold the Foreign Service Officer (FSO) Examination next year, pursuant to the Republic Act (R.A. 7157) of 1991 and the Revised Administration Code of 1987. According to DFA, applicants for the examination must be knowledgeable on the economic, political and social conditions of the Philippines, and must possess not only facility in oral and written communications, but also...
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27Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 27 (PIA) -- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) head office has reviewed and evaluated the OWWA-Caraga’s Loan Programs. Among the programs reviewed were Groceria Project, Filipino Expatriate Livelihood Support Fund (FELSF), Livelihood Development Program for Overseas Filipino Workers (LDPO), and the P2-billion Reintegration Loan Program. Implementers and loan applicants were interviewed and asked for feedback. Seaman Arturo Nietes, who was able to avail a l...
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01May2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, May 1 (PIA) -- Sixteen sets of officers have committed to empower all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Surigao del Sur, after taking oath as the new officers for the OFW family clubs from the 16 municipalities of the province of Surigao del Sur. The oath-taking ceremony, conducted during the Organizational Development Seminar here, was graced by representatives from the local government units, provincial government of Surigao del Sur, Department of Trade and Ind...
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03Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 3 (PIA) -- Six hundred fifty-six children ages 6-12 years old participated in the biggest football clinic in Butuan City, dubbed the Kasibulan Football Grassroots Development Festival, which was organized by the Butuan-Agusan del Norte Football Association (BANFA) and the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), Sunday. The clinic, which is patterned after the successful German grassroots development program to introduce the game of football to children as young as six years old,...
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27Jan2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Jan. 27 (PIA) -- Six Self-Employment Assistance sa Kaunlaran (SEA-K) associations consisting of 115 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Lingig town, this province are set to receive capital assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga Region Field Office under Sustainable Livelihood Program/Self-employment Assistance sa Kaunlaran. To be spearheaded by DSWD-Caraga Regional Director Mercedita Jabagat, the turn-over of ...
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07Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 7 (PIA) -- The 58th Infantry Battalion, 4ID, and the 3rd Special Forces of the Philippine Army vowed to promote peace and sustainable development in Agusan del Norte. LTC Potenciano Camba, Battalion Commander of the 3rd Special Forces, Phil. Army, based in Butuan City to Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, bared that from January to June 2012, they had successfully conducted free Operation Tuli, Medcap, Feeding, Dental, Haircut, Ugnayan sa Paaralan/Barangay, Brigada Eskwela, and Tr...
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06Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 6 (PIA) -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have expressed support to strengthen sports development in the elementary division. PAGCOR chair Cristino Naguiat announced in his speech Friday during the ceremonial turnover of school armchairs here that they have been coordinating with DepEd to develop new generation of athletes that will bring honor to the country in the future. According to ...
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06Mar2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, March 6 (PIA) -- The Philippine Red Cross Agusan del Sur Chapter (PRC-AdS) presented their 2011 accomplishment report on social services, volunteer services and recruitment of Red Cross Youth council organization and membership. PRC-AdS administrator Christyll Basan showed from the report that her office targeted to recruit 100 members per quarter or a total of 400 for 2011. However, they recruited 789 members instead. For the mobilization on service ...
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27Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, March 27 (PIA) –- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) allotted some P9.8 million for the recipients of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Bislig City. Stella Marie Barcelon, spokesperson of the 4Ps from DSWD-Caraga, said that this is in response to the directives of President Benigno S. Aquino III to strengthen the program to mitigate poverty in the region. Barcelon said this is the first release of the cash in the said area, where a total of 4,...
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12Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 12 (PIA) -- City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. asked Butuanons’ support to make Butuan City one of the cleanest cities in the country. During the launching of Clean Ground, Zero Waste program of the city government on Sunday, Mayor Amante pointed out the significance of having a healthier environment. Amante said if Butuanons will give their all-out support to the program, the city government can save in as far as budgeting for health and social ...
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22Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 22 (PIA) -- OIC-Regional Director Lilibeth A. Famacion of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) - Caraga gives her support to the establishment of the Institute of Environmental Governance at the Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU), the premier university here and in Caraga Region. In her message during the launching held at the FSUU college main building, Dir. Famacion welcomed the new partner of the department in capacitating local government offic...
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06Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, Hulyo 6 (PIA) -- Ang lokal na pamahalaan ng Butuan ay naghahanda para sa gagawing evaluation sa National Literacy Awards. Ayon kay Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr., ang lokal na pamahalaan ng syudad ay nagbigay ng kautusan sa mga kawani nito upang maghanda para sa kinakailangang dokyumentasyon para sa evaluation kung saan darating ang mga national evaluators sa susunod na linggo dito. Aniya, ang pamahalaan ng syudad ay napiling nominee sa ilalim ng Oustanding Local Government Units awa...
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01Feb2012SURIGAO DEL SUR, Feb. 1 (PIA) -- A total of eight organizations from Lingig town here received today check amounting to some P1.6M under the Self Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K) program implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga. According to Jerrybelle Gonzales, DSWD-Caraga Project Development Officer, Regional Director Mercedita Jabagat personally handed over the check to some eight associations composed of 165 beneficiaries held at t...
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12Jan2013PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Jan 12 (PIA) - The provincial government of Agusan del Sur has already delivered 38,113 packs of food relief goods and another 24,833 G.I. sheets to typhoon Pablo victims mostly in the four municipalities in the province. The food relief packs containing five kilos of rice, 6 sachets noodles and six tins of sardines were delivered to the most ravaged municipalities of Veruela, Sta. Josefa, Trento and Bunawan and some barangays of La Paz and Loreto where p...
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01Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 1 (PIA) -- Last week, 751 PNP personnel of the Police Regional Office 13 Caraga have been promoted in their respective ranks for the second semester of this year second level promotion program. A ceremonial mass oathtaking and pinning of ranks was held at the Grandstand of PRO 13. It was spearheaded by the PRO 13 Regional Director, PCSupt Reynaldo S. Rafal. Deputy Regional Director for Administration PCSupt Isagani F Genabe, Jr. welcomed the gu...
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25Apr2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, April 25 (PIA) -- Around 400 advocates from different parts in Mindanao converged recently at the office of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau-13 (MGB-13) in Surigao City to express and promote the national spirit in the protection of our natural resources. MGB- 13 regional director Alilo C. Ensomo, Jr. welcomed the advocates and cordially talked with the leaders on the demands of the group. Ensomo acknowledged that this move would also help the agency and enjoined them to col...
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17Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 17 (PIA) -- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Regional Director Dr. Marietta A. Lumawag today confirmed that an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) from Caraga Region who was working in Kuwait died recently. In an interview with PIA, Dr. Lumawag said Juvy Montesoso from Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur reportedly died after jumping from the sixth floor of the building where she is working as a receptionist. Lumawag said a thorough investigati...
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11Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 11 (PIA) -– “The local Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) in the Province of Surigao del Sur is all set for the coming of tropical depression “Ramon” as expected to hit Northeastern Mindanao tomorrow, Oct. 12,” said Gov. Johnny Pimentel in a phone-patch radio interview Tuesday morning. According to Gov. Pimentel, all stakeholders and members of the provincial DRRMC is on full alert as the tropical depression is getting nearer. Wi...
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17Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 17 (PIA) -- The preparation for this year’s 21st Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) here is ongoing said Cherry May Busa, board of trustee member of the Butuan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (BCCIFI). In today’s press conference hosted by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Caraga, Busa said the chamber of commerce together with the city government here is all set as the annual gathering of business entrepreneurs in Mindanao will take place in ...
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18Jan2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Jan. 18 (PIA) -- The Philippine Army’s 26th Infantry Battalion has identified five confronted threats in their area of operation but as of the end of the year 2011, only four violent incidents were reported. According to report by 26th IB commander Col. Nhel Richard Patricio, his troops led by 1Lt. Banot encountered members of Guerilla Front 21 of the Northeastern Mindanao Regional Command of the Communist Party of the Philippines/ New People’s Army/ Nation...
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19Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 19 (PIA) -– National Food Authority (NFA) Administrator Angelito T. Banayo today said the warehouse in Barangay Libertad here will continue to operate after the Philippine National Police-Police Regional Office-13 (PNP-PRO-13) reportedly wants to use the site as training and billeting facility. In today’s interview with the local tri-media here, the NFA chief said that President Benigno S. Aquino III has already said that the warehouse which stored the rice supply not onl...
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24Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 24 (PIA) -- Slated on March 30 is the conduct of Barangay Assembly Day for all barangays across the country in their respective jurisdiction for the first semester of this year. This is pursuant to Proclamation No. 260, Series of 2011, which declares the last Saturday of March and the third Saturday of October as Barangay Assembly Days. In this connection, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued Memorandum Circular No. 2013-23 dated March 18, 2013 fo...
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01Mar2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Feb. 29 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Surigao del Sur has already lined-up several activities for the month of March in time of Women’s Month celebration this year. The opening salvo of the celebration today started with a Holy Mass at the San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral at 6:00 a.m. followed by the motorcade around the city. It was participated by employees of different government afencies, stakeholders and non-government ...
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21Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, Hunyo 21 (PIA) -- Bahagyang tumaas ang bilang ng enrollment sa mga pampublikong paaralan noong 2011 at ito ay sa pagpupursigi ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Agusan del Norte upang mapalaganap ang "Education for All" program. Ito ang binigyang diin ni Governor Erlpe John Amante sa kanyang State of the Province Address (SOPA) kamakailan. Aniya, sa mga pampublikong paaralan, tumaas ng 11.88 porsyento ang bilang ng mga nagsipag-enroll sa pre-school at 3.83 porsyento sa elementarya. Ayon ka...
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06Nov2012Functional food products provide health benefits other than their nutritional value. Functional foods like oats, soy and garlic, are now becoming popular because they have substances that reduce the risk of heart diseases. Malunggay has high nutritional content and functional properties. It is classified as functional food because it is not only a good source of vitamin A, calcium, iron and zinc, but also a rich source of antioxidants. Foods rich in antioxidants may protect our cells from t...
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30Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA) -- All out peace, not all out war in Mindanao! This was the sentiment of the Caraga Youth Leaders’ Network (CYLN), who said that the Philippine Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) must arrive at a politically negotiated settlement and resolve the Mindanao issue once and for all. In a one-page statement, the group condemned the killing of the 19 soldiers in Al Barka, Basilan. They said the senseless deaths of thousands o...
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01Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 1 (PIA) -- Department of Tourism (DOT)-Caraga Regional Director Leticia dela Cruz-Tan vowed to support the 17th Caraga Business Conference and other initiatives of the region that aims to uplift the tourism industry of Caraga. In a recent press conference, Dir. Tan said the tourism department will always support activities that are of regional and national significance. She said tourism can contributed much in the economic development of the country, T...
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18Feb2013DAVAO CITY, Feb. 18 – The country’s socioeconomic planning secretary has expressed optimism on Mindanao’s economic growth, saying it may still surpass other local economies in the Philippines should the island-region maximizes its full economic potentials. “Mindanao has the capacity to surpass local economies of Luzon if the region can harness its potentials to the fullest,” said Arsenio Balisacan, Director-General of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). Balisacan ci...
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23Aug2012SURIGAO CITY, Aug. 23 (PIA) -- Governor Sol Matugas is invited to speak during the Collaboration Workshop on the Agusan River Basin today at Almont Inland Resort in Butuan City. The workshop is initiated by Senator Loren Legarda, Chairperson, Senate Committee on Climate Change, in partnership with the Spanish Cooperation Fund and the Department of the Interior and Local Government. Around 300 participants are expected to attend from all over Caraga Region. Matugas, as chairperson of the Cara...
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11Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 11 (PIA) -- Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Director Dr. Blanche Gobenciong said today that the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Caraga is already prepared for tropical depression “Ramon”. In an interview, Dr. Gobenciong said the DRRMC in all the local government units in the region were already given advisories last night. “This is to ensure that as early as last night, they will be able to give warnings to the...
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12Feb2013BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 12 (PIA) -- In line with the preparations and conduct of the May 2013 elections, the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) in partnership with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) conducted on Tuesday the Peace Covenant Signing of the local officials, candidates, and partner stakeholders held at the Agusan del Norte Provincial Covered Court, this city. Students of Agusan National High School also witnessed the activity and participated in the signing of the Peace Covenant. BCPO c...
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18May2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, May 18 (PIA) -- The winners of various cooking showdowns and other contests staged during the Pagkaong Surigaonon Food Festival and Agri-Aqua Trade Fair at the Surigao Provincial Gymnasium were named recently. The series of events formed part of the celebration of the 111th Founding Anniversary of the Province of Surigao last May 15. In the Surigaonon Cuisine Cooking competition, first place was “Nilamasang Isda” of Joel Sembrano from Brgy. Serna, Surigao City, second pl...
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31May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 31 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here reminded business establishments to follow the suggested retail price (SRP) given by manufacturers. According to Win Palma, Consumer Welfare Division Chief of DTI Butuan City-Agusan del Norte, based on the Price Act of the Philippines, specifically the profiteering provision, all prime commodities should be sold in lower price. The official said should they receive complaints for violations, they will immediately act...
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11Mar2013MANILA, Mar. 12 - The National Youth Commission (NYC) is inviting qualified Filipino youth, between 18 to 30 years old as of April 1, 2013, to apply to become one of the 28 participating youth to represent the Philippines in the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP). The SSEAYP is an annual youth cultural exchange program between ASEAN member countries and Japan. Now on its 40th year, SSEAYP continues to promote friendship and goodwill among young people of Southeast Asia and Japan....
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25Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- The Caraga Regional Peace and Order Council has formed a committee on Internally Displaced Persons (IDP). The IDP committee will 1) oversee displacement matters in Caraga region; 2) maintain database on IDP incidents in the region; 3) monitor the implementation on IDP Management Manual in the regional, provincial, municipal and barangay level; and 4) take all necessary measures to monitor and mitigate human rights violations and ensure protection and welfare of the...
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02Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 2 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga Region is regularly conducting capacity enhancement trainings for public school teachers in the region in an effort to eliminate if not, to minimize child abuse. This, after study of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) revealed that majority of child abuse happened in public schools where teachers committed violence against children. &n...
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27May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 27 (PIA) -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Butuan City-Agusan del Norte Chapter has expressed gratitude to a homegrown radio station here for yielding some 72 bags of blood in a bloodletting activity held Saturday outside their station. Dubbed “Give Love, Give Blood Part II,” the bloodletting activity is part of the corporate social responsibility of 103.9 Radyo Trumpeta, a homegrown FM radio station here which was established a year ago by broadcaster-turned businessman N...
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22Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 21 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Agusan del Norte has institutionalized the welfare programs for children as local officials acknowledged that the youth are the hope of the country. This is what Governor Erlpe John Amante pointed out in his State of the Province Address in the 6th special session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan held recently at the provincial capitol covered court here. The chief executive of the province emphasized that in order to ensure that childr...
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10Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan 10 (PIA) -- The city government advised the public to be more alert against dengue fever, as 398 dengue cases were recorded in the city as of December 2012. The City Health Office (CHO) report showed that Brgy. Libertad is the most affected area last year with 30 dengue cases. Brgy. San Vicente followed closely with 28 dengue cases reported. Records also showed that 65 of all the cases reported occurred in November 2012 alone. Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection that causes...
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15Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 15 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has upgraded its Management Information System (MIS) through the acquisition of 2,802 Desktop Computers, 100 Laptop units, 1,413 printers and 425 scanners which were distributed to the 16 DENR Regional Offices throughout the country. The project, which began on December 08, 2011, has a total project cost of P126,860,566.75. In Caraga Region, DENR Regional Executive Director ...
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24Feb2013DAVAO CITY, Feb. 24 -- In a bid to fast-track debris clearing in areas affected by Typhoon Pablo, nearly six million damaged coconut trees in Davao Oriental will be utilized as coco lumber, construction materials, handicraft and furniture. This is a move also seen to accelerate rehabilitation and provide livelihood opportunities for 21,000 affected families, a statement from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said. “The damaged coconut trees hamper our relief and rehabilitation effor...
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04Jul2012“Nalipay kaayo ko pagkabalo nga naay scholarship kay pwede na ko mo eskwela og college nga mag focus ra gyud sa pag eskwela (I was very happy when I knew about the scholarship, because I could focus on my studies),” said Barbie with a smile. Barbie Retchie Felisidad, 18, is a high school graduate from barangay Simbalan, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. She is second among the twelve siblings. Barbie believes that education and hard work are the key factors in achieving her dream of becoming ...
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20Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 21 (PIA) -- The Technical Working Group of the Regional Development Council – Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (RDC-GADCC) Caraga with chairperson Atty. Marylin M. Pintor, Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Caraga Regional Director discussed activities for this year’s Women’s Month celebration. During its recently held meeting, members of the TWG have initially planned lined up activities, which are still open for further suggestion from ...
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26May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 26 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Caraga is set to inaugurate its infrastructure facilities that are deemed beneficial for training educators in the region. In a statement, Dr. Rebecca Delapuz, DepEd-Caraga OIC-Assistant Regional Director said the education department will be conducting blessing rites of the Regional Education Learning Center (RELC), Learning Resource Management and Development Center (LRMDC), and a dormitory, all located...
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25Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 25 (PIA) -- “An all-out war is destructive, but a new peace and amnesty plan will win the peace,” said BGen Charito B Plaza of the 7th Air Force Wing Reserve of the Philippine Air Force. In a press statement issued by the first lady general of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Reserve Force, Plaza said with the recent and continuous attacks and firefight in Caraga Region, Basilan and the various parts of Mindanao, she is so disturbed and worried with the se...
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02Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 2 (PIA) -- The Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) - Agusan del Norte Chapter is doubling their efforts to convince at least 100 girl scouts to qualify for the participation in the 37th National Encampment which is slated on April 13-15, 2012 at Camp Alano, Toril, Davao City. In a recent radio interview with Hazel Gaas, GSP-Agusan del Norte staff, the chapter is inviting all schools in the province, and convince the schools’ girl scouts to participate on...
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04Jun2012Di kaila na ang pagpapasuso ay maraming benipisyong naidudulot sa sanggol at ina. Para sa sanggol, ang gatas ng ina o ang pinakamabuting pagkain sa unang anim na buwan para sa mabilis na paglusog at paglaki. Para sa nanay, ang pagpapasuso ay nagpapababa ng pagkakataong magka-kanser sa suso at mainam para sa tamang pag-aagwat ng pagdadalantao. Ilan lang ito sa mga benipisyong naidudulot ng pagpapasuso sa sanggol at nanay. Ayon sa pinakahuling survey ng Food and Nutrition Research Institute n...
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17Jan2013SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Jan. 17 (PIA) -- The Ecosystems Improved for Sustainable Fisheries (Ecofish) Project of the Philippine Government and the United States Government will be launched in the province this year, said Gov. Sol Matugas recently. The lady governor said the project seeks to address the complex problems of ecosystem degradation, fish stock depletion and poverty in the fishing communities. Based on records, fish production in the province is declining due to excessive fishing, destruc...
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16Jun2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, June 15 (PIA) -- A new building worth P7 million was turned over by the provincial government of Agusan del Sur (PGAS) represented by Vice Gov. Santiago Cane Jr. to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) represented by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon and Secretary General Gwendolyn Pang recently. Assisted by Vice Gov. Santiago Cane Jr and Pang, Gordon turned over to volunteers 143 light rescue materials (LRM) composed of rubber boots, raincoats, flashlights, mega...
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18Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 18 (PIA) -- Government agencies composed of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte, and Technical Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has signed a memorandum of agreement with EMCO Plywood Corporation and Equi-Parco Construction, Inc. in support to the public-private partnership (PPP) of the national government. The ceremonies, held recently at the covered court of the Agusan del Norte Provincial Capitol here, is one of the hi...
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31Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 31 (PIA) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared Thursday, August 2, 2012 as a special non-working holiday in this city. The President, through Proclamation No. 383 said on this day, the City of Butuan will mark the celebration of its 62nd Charter Day, dubbed “Adlaw Hong Butuan”. The proclamation provides residents the opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies. Meanwhile, highlighting the charter day celebration is the ...
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04Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- “What was stolen from our children should be rightly returned to them,” said Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Assistant Secretary Michelle Angelica Go during Friday’s turnover ceremony of some 6,096 armchairs here, underscoring the role of children in nation-building. In her speech during the turnover of some 6,096 armchairs on Friday here, Go explained what was cut by illegal loggers must be returned to the future genera...
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06Nov2012Ninety-nine percent of calcium is located in the skeleton for bone structure and strength, while one percent is found in the soft tissues, extracellular fluid and plasma for metabolic and regulatory roles. Specifically, calcium is consumed for the construction, formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, blood clotting and wound healing, muscle contraction, maintenance of cells and connective tissues, blood pressure control and nerve transmission, among others. According to the Recommended E...
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10Apr2012MANILA, Abril 10 (PIA) -- Ang Gabay sa Wastong Nutrisyon para sa Plipino o Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos na binalangkas sa pamumuno ng Food and Nutrition Research Institute ng Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) ay binubuo ng sampung pangunahing rekomendasyon ng naglalayong itaguyod ang mabuting kalusugan at wastong nutrisyon ng mga Pilipino. Ang ikasiyam na gabay ay nagsasaad na “Kumain ng malinis at ligtas na pagkain." Layunin ng mensahe na ito na ipabatid ang mga paraan...
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01Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, Hunyo1 (PIA) -- Handa na ang Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) sa rehiyon sa nalalapit na selebrasyon ng ika-24 anibersaryo ng Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). Ayon kay DAR-Caraga information officer Joie Ceballos, itutuon ang selebrasyon ngayong taon sa mga kuwento ng tagumpay at kaunlaran ng mga benepisyaryo ng programa sa rehiyon. Sinabi rin ni Ceballos na ang isang buwang paggunita ay bubuksan ngayong Hunyo 15 sa pamamagitan ng motorcade na nagpapakita ng mga ak...
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05Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 5 (PIA) -- Classes of Kolehiyo de Liga ng mga Barangay (Liga College) will start on June 13 as confirmed by Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) President and Banza Brgy. Captain Nestor Amora. Amora said with classes in the higher education institutions are set to open next week; the Liga College will initially open with BS in Entrepreneurship and BS in Real Estate Management. Amora said a total of 180 students have already enrolled in the school, the first to be establish...
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27Jan2012DAPA, Surigao del Norte, Jan. 27 (PIA) -- The Department of Public Works and Highways-Siargao District Engineering Office (DPWH-SDEO) is pushing the completion of the 5.29-kilometer Osmeña-Dapa Flood Control project in Dapa, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte this year as part of the government’s effort to address flood prevention and disaster mitigation in the district. In a statement, Assistant District Engineer Rodulfo A. Libay said that “the government has already ...
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04Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 4 (PIA) -- The Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) chaired by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and vice-chaired by four agencies, such as the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for Disaster Preparedness, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for Disaster Response and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) for ...
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02Feb2012AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Feb. 2 (PIA) -- Per Municipal Ordinance No. 18-2011, sale, transfer, distribution, manufacture or production of pirated goods are now curtailed in the Municipality of Buenavista, this province. SB Member Hernando L. Vasquez said counterfeit goods and articles or services causes not only economic prejudice and demoralization among legitimate businessmen which offers products and services dependent on intellectual property protection, but also undermine ...
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17Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 17 (PIA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through Regional Director Ofelia Domingo has already released the activities for the May 1 Labor Day celebration in Caraga Region. According to Teofila Rosales, Supervising Labor Employment Officer (LEO) and Field Office Head in Surigao del Sur, these include the Pre-Employment Seminar for Local Applicant (PESLA) on April 10 to 30, Pre-Overseas Employment Seminar (PEOS), and the Pre-Registration and P...
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10May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 10 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here has urged the fishermen to help protect the environment so that marine life will continue to thrive in the area. This developed after concerned government agencies confirmed that illegal fishing is still happening in the coastal provinces of the region. According to Eric Herzon Gallego, DENR-Caraga information officer, mangroves are very important for fishes as this served as the...
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22May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 22 (PIA) -- Stakeholders of occupational safety and health from various government, non-government, and private sectors convened recently to forge a memorandum of agreement in what could be considered a milestone in the region’s history of occupational safety and health practice. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Caraga Asst. Regional Dir. Joel M. Gonzales explained that the agreement is the result of a Focus Group Discussion on Safety and Health Issues and Concerns, ...
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29May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 29 (PIA) -– With the healthy lifestyle campaign of the regional office of the Philippine National Police (PNP) here in Caraga, the management of Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 urged all police officers to actively participate in whatever physical activities the PNP is undertaking. PSupt. Martin Gamba, PRO-13 regional information officer, said policemen and women are encouraged to participate in physical activities such as the regular conduct of fun run to keep them physicall...
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05Feb2012AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Feb. 5 (PIA) – All component municipalities and cities in the province are enjoined to pass an ordinance curtailing the sale, transfer, distribution, manufacture and/or production of pirated or fake goods, articles and services per Memorandum Circular No. 2011-89 issued last June 21, 2011 from the Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Quezon City. DILG has issued the same circular way back in 2003 urging LGUs t...
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25Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- “We need your voice! Join us usher in change," said National Youth Commission (NYC) Commissioner Gio Tingson Thursday, marking the opening of the applications to the 9th Parliament of Youth Leaders. With the theme “Revolutionizing Youth Development,” the parliament aims to formulate policy recommendations to address youth issues in the country. These recommendations are then lobbied to government leaders to be considered as prop...
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09Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 9 (PIA) -- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) here in Caraga Region has established testing centers in the region to accommodate examinees of CSC career examinations in other provinces. According to CSC-Caraga Regional Director Adams Torres that aside from the testing centers in this city, other testing centers are already established in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur and in Surigao City. Torres said those who wished to take the sub-professional and prof...
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07Apr2012TUBOD, Lanao del Norte, April 7 (PIA)-- Aiming to have an active participation of all sectors in the society in time of disaster, the provincial government of this province in Northern Mindanao involved women’s groups in disaster preparedness and emergency response. The first batch of the two-day training was done last week at the Mindanao Civic Center Grand Stadium here. The disaster preparedness and emergency response training was jointly conducted by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction...
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19Apr2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, April 19 (PIA) -- The eighth Governor’s Cup formally opened on Monday at the D. O. Plaza Sports Complex in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur in spite of bad weather, after a motorcade of the two teams division was held. Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza, together with congresswoman Maria Valentina Plaza of District 1 and Congresswoman Evelyn Mellana of District 2 received 14 delegations from the 13 municipalities and the lone city of Bayugan. After a ceremonial para...
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27Apr2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, April 27 (PIA) -- To improve maternal and child health in the province, Gov. Sol Matugas signed recently a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve maternal and child health in the province. The MOU is in collaboration with the Zuellig Family Foundation and the Coalition composed of Department of Health (DOH), League of Provinces of the Philippines, Ayala Foundation, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines, Philippine Business for Social Progress, Unang Yakap Found...
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07May2012GEN. LUNA, Surigao del Norte, May 7 (PIA) -- Siargaonon surfer Nilvie Blancada surfed her way to victory during the recently concluded Roxy Siargao International Women’s Surfing Cup held on May 1 to 4, 2012 at Cloud 9, Brgy. Catangnan, this town. Blancada won a hefty $2,500 (P120,000) check for the win defeating 21 other women surfers from Australia, England, Germany, Indonesia, Thailand, Switzerland, USA, and several locals. Other winners proclaimed include Kim Wooldridge of Australia who f...
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20Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 20 (PIA) -- Transportation and Communications Sec. Manuel “Mar” A. Roxas II announced that the DOTC will provide equipment for the Philippine Coast Guard and the local airports. Roxas said the DOTC will buy 300 units of rubber boats with engine plus other equipment, to be distributed to the different regions around the country, including Caraga. According to him, the department will also be providing 21 international standard x-ray machin...
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06Jul2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, July 6 (PIA) -- The Agusan del Sur Environment and Sustainable Development Council (ASESDC) recommended to Agusan del Sur Governor Adolph Edward Plaza the immediate stoppage of a mining operation in Barangay Das-agan, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. According to Ranulfo Paler, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office – local government unit of the provincial government (PENRO-LGU), the mining operation allegedly financed by some Chinese nationals operates without pro...
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08Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 8 (PIA) -- The Working Committee from the Office of the Vice Mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Butuan City have geared up its preparation for the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) 3rd Mindanao Island Congress slated on June 20-23, 2012 at a convention center in the city. The conference, which will be hosted by the VMLP Caraga Regional Chapter, will espouse the theme: “Protect the Natural Environment: Preserve the Natural Wo...
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26Jun2012SURIGAO CITY, June 26 (PIA) -- Unidentified armed men flagged down and subsequently torched three trailer trucks along the highway in Barangay Pongtud, Alegria, Surigao del Norte at around 11:10 p.m. of Monday. Capt. Esteban Mangabat of the 30th Infantry Batallion said the trucks were heading toward Davao City when flagged down by around eight armed men. He said the perpetrators then fired shots in the air and withdrew towards the east. Reports reveal that the burned trailer trucks loaded with...
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06Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 6 (PIA) -- “There would be no progress if there is no peace in Mindanao,” said Senator Teofisto Guingona III in his speech during the 21st Mindanao Business Conference held recently here. Guingona said that to foster peace, we must foster trust, and to foster trust, we must have good governance. Guingona further said good governance is achieved through transparency, accountability, and people’s participation. He also called on the participants for help and challenged bo...
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27Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 27 (PIA) -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is in need of medical personnel to augment its manpower complement in government hospitals. According to Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)-Caraga Regional Director Marietta Bellotindos, the country’s Ministry of Health is inviting qualified applicants from other countries to apply for the positions of 100 x-ray specialists, 500 physical therapists, 50 artificial limb specialists, 36 medical secretaries, nine infecti...
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01May2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, May 1 (PIA) -- The chief provincial agriculturist in Surigao del Sur believes that the Philippines can already do away with rice importation in 2013. Provincial Agriculturist Marcos Quico said, with the way the Department of Agriculture (DA) is supporting the province as seen in its disbursement of funds, is proof that Secretary Proceso Alcala is “serious” in solving the rice shortage problem in the country. Alcala reportedly plans to stop rice importation n...
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08Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, August 8 (PIA) – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Caraga will inspect motorcycle helmets and attach Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) stickers for free until September 30, 2012. Republic Act 10054 or known as “Motorcycle helmet Act of 2009” requires motorcycle riders to wear standard protective motorcycle helmets while driving. DTI-Provincial Director Gay Tidalgo said motorcycle owners can go to the nearest DTI offices and submit their helmets for inspection and val...
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09Sep2012SURIGAO DEL SUR, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- On the night of Sept 4, 100 unidentified fully armed men wearing military uniform (camouflage) burned heavy equipment of the Concepcion Basic Builders Inc (CBBI), damaging a crane; a welding machine; a generator; one concrete vibrator; one back hoe; one pay loader; one boom truck; two dump trucks, and one unit chainsaw with an estimated value to P20 million, reported the Philippine National Police. The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) here chaired by ...
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23Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 23 (PIA) -- As way of giving opportunities to Agusanons to avail the benefits they can get from a cooperative, the Agusan del Norte Teachers, Retirees, Employees and Community Cooperative (ANTRECCO) continuously conducts orientation to government employees on the advantages of being a coop member. According to ANTRECCO Marketing Officer Liezel Aspe, out of the 340,000 cooperatives of the country, ANTRECCO is one of the 10 nominees of the Philippine Federa...
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01Mar2012BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Mar. 1 (PIA) -- The once paper-producing town in the county is now embarking on a massive venture into tourism and agricultural production to prop up its declining economy as a result of the 2009 shut down of the Picop Resources, Inc., which used to produce paper and timber products and employed more than 3,000 workers. Keynoting the Caraga Region Tri-Media Practitioners Association convention, Mayor Librado Navarro on Monday said the city’s top...
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25Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 25 (PIA) -- The National Statistics Office (NSO), Caraga Region will start the updating of the list of establishments in less than one month. This is a regular activity of the agency undertaken primarily to provide an update and reliable sampling frame for the census and survey of establishments. The list of establishments is a database of all establishments in the Philippines. As of 2011, the NSO database contains information about 800,000 establishments including employm...
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06Nov2012Every now and then we see gray-haired people walking down the streets on bended backs as if searching for something unidentified on the ground. We let them pass by, wondering that perhaps all people upon reaching that "stage" in life will automatically suffer the same fate. It was only a couple of years ago when media bombarded us with information concerning people with "bended backs" or in medical terms – osteoporosis. What is osteoporosis? Science defines osteoporosis as a multifaceted ...
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28Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 28 (PIA) -- Brigadier General Charito B. Plaza of the 7th Air Force Wing Reserve recently lauded President Benigno S. Aquino III for the latter's declaration of an “all-out justice” instead of an “all-out war,” following the recent atrocities committed by lawless elements in Basilan, Zamboanga Sibugay and Lanao del Norte. The first lady general of the country’s armed forces said President Aquino’s stand to continue the peace talks and ...
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08Nov2012In the Philippines, there are plenty of fruits you can choose from that can provide you with health and nutritional benefits. Anonas, strawberry, ripe papaya, cashew, datiles, atis, guwayabano, ripe mango, melon, guavas siniguelas, and naranghita are examples of fruits. Fruits are regulatory foods that contain vitamins and minerals that protect the eyesight, keep skin smooth and clean, and prevent the occurrence of some bleeding gums and easily bruised skin. They increase body resistance ag...
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11May2012BUTUAN CITY, Mayo 11 (PIA) –- Hinikayat ng rehiyonal na tanggapan ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ang mga mangingisda na pangalagaan ang kalikasan upang mapanatili ang pag-unlad ng mga yamang dagat sa lugar. Ayon kay Eric Herzon Gallego, DENR-Caraga information officer, ang mangroves ay napaka-importante sa mga isda dahil ito ang nagsisilbing tahanan nila. Dagdag pa niya na kung marami ang mga puno ng mangroves sa coastal areas, ito’y nangangahulugan na marami rin ...
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26Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 26 (PIA) -- The city is celebrating Women with Disabilities Day, pursuant to Proclamation No. 744 declaring the last Monday of March of every year to observe it. “Participation of Women with Disabilities in Disaster Risk and Reduction Management and Climate Change Adaptation,” is the theme for this year’s Women with Disabilities Day. In her message, Marieta Jandayan, president of Differently-abled Women Network (DAWN)-Butuan said this is the second time that the Person...
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14Dec2012SURIGAO CITY, Dec 14 (PIA) -- The Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte has awarded the winners of this year's Search for Outstanding Teachers of Surigao del Norte on December 13 at the Provincial Sports Complex, this city. The winners for the elementary level are Honey R. Tagalo of Don Enrique Navarro Memorial Elementary School (Dapa, Siargao Island), Janette G. Tupal of Surigao West Central Elementary School (Surigao City) and Daisy Donasco of Anao-aon Central Elementary School (San Fran...
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12May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 12 (PIA) -- The city government denies having knowledge of Novo Jeans and Shirt's management’s policy of allowing stay-in sales ladies and personnel. This clarification was issued by the city government after it was also blamed for the fire incident which razed the garment store on the early morning of May 9, killing 17 of its sales ladies and personnel. Certain sectors blamed the city government for allegedly issuing permit to the garment store, thus, allowing the manage...
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11Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 11 (PIA) -- The establishment of the Kolehiyo de Liga (Liga College) is a dream come true for all the 86 barangay captains here in the city. It is the first academic institution in the country that is established through the efforts of the Liga ng mga Punong Barangay. During Saturday’s organizational meeting with the faculty members, staff, and school administrators of the newly established school here, Liga ng mga Punong Barangay (Association of Barangay Captains) Presiden...
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24Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 24 (PIA) -- The provincial government is regularly upgrading its health facilities to ensure residents of the province access to quality health services. This was assured by Gov. Erlpe John Amante in a speaking engagement held here recently, saying that through the Dept. of Health’s (DOH) Health Facility Engagement Program (HFEP), the first phase upgrading of the provincial hospital is on-going. He added that the province has invested a total of P3.15 million for the addi...
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03Jul2012“I am so happy that even at this very old age, I am still able to go to school and learn what I should have learned more than 40 years ago. My involvement with Pantawid Pamilya has been one of the reasons why I am persuaded to go to school. The Municipal Link Officer or the MLO has encouraged us that nobody is too old to learn,” said the 53-year-old Adelina Rivas of Barangay Mararag, Mrihatag, province of Surigao del Sur. Adelina is very proud of her achievement - that she’s able to go t...
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21Feb2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, February 21 (PIA) -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Surigao del Sur headed by Provincial Director Rey Cueva has continued to do conduct more trainings here. According to Nancy De Guzman, TESDA Administrative Officer V, 12 trainings have already been started since the beginning of the year saying six of which were completed while the rest are still on-going. De Guzman certified that trainings bein...
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02Mar2012DAVAO CITY, Mar. 2 (PIA) -- Plans to establish a local research and policy center for Mindanao are currently being pushed by the Mindanao Studies Consortium Foundation, Inc. (MSCFI) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). During a recent meeting held at MinDA, representatives from the academe comprising the MSCFI have agreed to the proposal of setting up a Mindanao Knowledge Research and Policy Center (MKPRC) that would ensure harmonization and proper utilization...
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20Sep2012PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Sept 20 (PIA) -- The 401st Infantry Brigade based in Awa, New Leyte, Prosperidad will be conducting “operation smile” for people born with hare lip, as part of the brigade’s social obligation to the Filipino people. 401st Brigade Commander Col. Romeo Gan said the operation is free of any charges and will cater patients six months old and above. “We, in the 401st Infantry Brigade, are calling for parents who have children with harelip or anybody, y...
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07Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 7 (PIA) -- A nurse from Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur will join the 28 other Filipino youth leaders in the country to the 38th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP). Ed Anthony P. Lapay is a registered nurse and the lone representative of Caraga Region who qualified in the rigid screening of applicants throughout the country. He will join other youth leaders from the different regions in the Philippines. Lapay is currently working as medical-su...
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01Feb2012AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Feb. 1 (PIA) -- Less fortunate residents in the municipality of Las Nieves in this province can now avail of mortuary assistance from their local government in the amount of P2,000.00 based on Municipal Ordinance No. 250-2011, authored by municipal board member Baltazar V. Sinajon. To avail, constituent must present residence certificate, death certificate and birth certificate of the dead, barangay certification that the claimant is the legal beneficiary, prese...
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31Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- Following the preparations of concerned agencies for the May 13 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) City Director Atty. Ernie Palanan encouraged eligibles to cast their votes early on voting day in designated polling precincts here. During a briefing with the local tri-media here, Atty. Palanan said that to avoid any stressing experience in queuing, registered voters should proceed to their polling precincts early and make sure they bring with them th...
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19Mar2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, March 19 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued memorandum circular to all DILG regional, provincial and city directors including the municipal local government operations officers and the ARMM DILG Secretary regarding the revised rules and regulations and implementing guidelines governing the search for the model Philippine National Police (PNP) families for the year 2012, signaling the start of the competition. The National Crime...
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17Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 17 (PIA) -- Some members of the Differently-abled Entry Pinoy, an organization of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) here received today four wheelchairs and 13 crutches from the Alyansang Lumad Mindanao (ALLUMAD) as part of the organization’s Corporate Social Responsibility. In a simple ceremony held at the ALLUMAD office, chairperson Julius Mabandos a.k.a. Datu Mamakow Makapandong personally distributed the wheelchairs and crutches to the beneficiaries. &...
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03May2013BUTUAN CITY, May 3 (PIA) -- Google Map-Your-Precinct Project 2013 was successfully launched at Saint Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT), this city. The project aims to help Filipino voters find their precincts or voting centers using Google maps. The system entails the help of mapping volunteers which inputs details of the locations of precincts to Google mapmaker. Through online, Head of Google Business Group Iloilo (GBG Iloilo) Bernardo Arellano gives his instructions to the volunteers o...
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27Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 27 (PIA) -– The Farmer Field School (FFS) in Surigao del Sur has produced more number of farmer-graduates. Marcos Quico, provincial agriculturist, said two separate batches of farmers will add to the list since they are slated to graduate at the end of this month in Barangays Unidos and Kinabigtasan in Tago, Surigao del Sur. Quico stressed, since the implementation of the FFS in the province several years back, over a thousand farmers have already gradu...
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11Jan2013BARANGAY ANGAS, Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur, Jan. 11 -- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Caraga Region, Wednesday, January 9, launched the Cash for Training Project (C4TP) here with Tesda Regional Director Florencio Sunico Jr., Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza, Vice Gov. Santiago Cane Jr., Congresswoman Evelyn “Bebs” Plaza-Mellana with Sta. Josefa Mayor Glenn Plaza. According to Emma de Villa of Tesda, the C4TP will be participated by the 40 victims of typhoon Pablo, whe...
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08Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 8 (PIA) -- In line with this year’s Women’s Month celebration with the theme “Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability, Everyone’s Responsibility,” member-agencies of the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga converged Thursday for the 8th Kalandrakas in one of the local convention centers here. Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Caraga Regional Director and GADCC chairperson Atty. Marylin...
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13Jun2012MANILA, June 13 (PIA) -- GSIS President and General Manager Robert G. Vergara is inviting low-income government workers to nominate their children to the enhanced college scholarship program of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) where 200 slots are available for school year 2012-2013. The deadline for filing of application is on June 30. “As part of celebrating our 75th anniversary this year, the current Board of Trustees revised the scholarship program to ensure that our low-inc...
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19Sep2012SURIGAO CITY, Sept 19 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) will be conducting its annual Cadet Test for the four-year Bachelor of Science in Public Safety on October 28 at designated testing centers nationwide. Requirements for admission of interested applicants are: must be a natural born Filipino citizen; of good moral character; 17 to 21 years old at the time of admission; at least high school graduate; has no financial obligations; single and with no parental obligations; ...
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13Mar2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, March 13 (PIA) -- A simultaneous awarding ceremony for both the 2011 Gawad Probinsiya sa Kapaligiran (GPK) and the National Search for the Barangay with Best Sanitation Practices (NSBBSP) was held at the Provincial Capitol of Surigao del Sur on Monday. For GPK, assessment and evaluation were split into three categories. Barobo topped the first to third class municipalities under Category A, followed by Tagbina as second, and San Miguel, third. For...
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06May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 6 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Caraga has scheduled the conduct of examination to all applicants on May 12, Saturday. This was decided after the submission of applications for hiring of jail officers in the region was closed on April 30. According to JO1 Joyce Virtudazo, BJMP-Caraga Community Relations Officer, BJMP-Caraga was given 30 slots to augment the existing manpower complement in the region. "Thus, those who will top in the said examinatio...
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13Dec2012PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Dec. 13 -- Twenty four rebel returnees (RR) early this month received P50,000 each as livelihood assistance from the national government’s Social Integration Program (SIP) under the Office of Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) here at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan session hall at the Provincial Capitol. The cash assistance were personally handed out by Vice-Governor Santiago Cane Jr. representing Governor Adolph Edward Plaza and witnessed ...
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15May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 15 (PIA) -- The Regional Development Council – Social Development Committee recently approved the endorsement of the proposed integration and conversion of the Surigao State College of Technology (SSCT) in Surigao City; Surigao National College of Science and Technology (SNSCT) in Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte; and Surigao del Norte College of Agriculture and Technology (SNCAT) in Mainit, Surigao del Norte into a Surigao del Norte State University. The SSCT has already prese...
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29May2012BUTUAN CITY, Mayo 29 (PIA) -– Kabuuang 237 na mga estudyante ng Alternative Learning System (ALS) ng Department of Education (DepEd) na galing sa probinsya ng Agusan del Norte ang nagsipagtapos sa ginanap na seremonya sa Nasipit National Vocational School (NNVS) kamakailan lang. Ayon kay Leonisa Lavapez, DepEd-Agusan del Norte Division ALS coordinator, mayroong 37 high school na mga estudyante ang nagtapos galing sa Cabadbaran City, ang capital city ng probinsya. Samantalang 35 na mga estudy...
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29Apr2011BUTUAN CITY, Apr. 29 (PIA) – National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Cayetano Paderanga Jr. said people’s participation in the crafting of the Philippine Development Plan of the Aquino administration is very crucial as the plan focuses on the key message of the President particularly on good governance and anti-corruption. Speaking before top officials, regional directors, and information center managers of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) ...
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09Mar2012SURIGAO CITY, Mar. 9 (PIA) - The Embassy of Canada in Manila, in partnership with the Chamber of Mines of Caraga Region Inc. (CMCRI), will be holding an Environmental Forum on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Tavern Hotel, this city. Carlo Figueroa, public affairs officer of the Embassy of Canada, said the forum is part of the Embassy's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy for the Extractive Sector aimed at supporting the Philippines' management of its natural resou...
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07Nov2012Tired from work and quite hungry on her way home, Candy stops at a nearby food chain to get a burger and a can of soft drinks. Inside the bus, she starts eating and says to herself it will suffice for her dinner. She's too tired to take her supper anyway, so she'd rather sleep when she arrives home. Sounds familiar? The busy world of today sometimes pushes people to take unhealthy food alternatives instead of nutritious meals. Foods from fast food chains often offer a quick fill-in for ...
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01Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 1 (PIA) -- Bislig Bay in Surigao del Sur is negative from red tide toxin. However, shellfish collected at Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboang del Sur, Murcielagos Bay in Zamboanga del Norte and Misamis Occidental, and Masinloc Bay in Zambales tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison that is beyond the regulatory limit. According to the latest shellfish bulletin issued by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), all types of shellfish and Acetes sp...
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25Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to launch the National Community-Driven Development Program (NCDDP) following the approval of President Benigno Aquino III of the P146-B worth of infrastructure projects during a meeting with the NEDA board last January 18. Of this amount, P81.9-B will be allocated to DSWD for scaling up the implementation of one of its anti-poverty projects, Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integra...
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26Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 26 (PIA) -– The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has urged student leaders in colleges and universities in the country to participate in the 2012 Philippine Higher Education Student Government Leadership Training Program (PHESGLTP) to be held in this city on May 5-7, 2012. In a national memorandum issued to all CHED central and regional office directors, presidents and heads of public and private higher education institutions (HEIs), CHED Chairperson Dr. Patricia B. Lic...
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06Dec2012BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 6 (PIA) -- In line with the establishment of the Regional Competitiveness Council (RCC) the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) of the Philippines in cooperation of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga region conducted recently a roadshow, this City. The NCC Roadshow is anchored on the theme, “Boosting Regional Competitiveness through Public-Private Partnership.” During the roadshow, Guillermo Luz of the Makati Business Club and the current co-chair of NCC...
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08Nov2012BUTUAN CITY, Nov 8 (PIA) – A training workshop on the protection of human rights of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) was conducted to strengthen partnership and commitment of concerned government agencies, non-government organizations, civil society indigenous people organizations in Samal, Davao City. The personnel of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights (PCHR), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in East Mindanao and member-agencies of the IDP Caraga Link activel...
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15May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 15 (PIA) -– Member-agencies of the Regional Development Council – Social Development Committee (RDC-SDC) elected a new chairperson and co-chair during its 2nd quarter meeting held recently in one of the local convention centers here. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga Regional Director Mercedita Jabagat was elected as the new chairperson and Department of Health (DOH) Caraga Regional Director Ariel Valencia as the co-chair. During the RDC-SDC Reorg...
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01Jun2012CEBU, June 1 (PIA) -- The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) Kool Adventure Camp (KAC) offers a kayak program that aims to develop and enhance leadership skills. The program is open to both corporate professionals and youth groups. “This is not just a recreation program. This is a leadership development program using kayak as a tool. With all the beautiful and rich marine biodiversity and potential islets in Cebu, there is no reason for us not to have this kind of water activity,” Antho...
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26Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 26 (PIA) -- Vice Mayor Lawrence Lemuel Fortun today said the city government is now preparing for the forthcoming All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day celebration. In an interview with a local radio station here, the official who is the acting mayor of the city said the city government has already coordinated with the local Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure peace and security among the Butuanons during the two-day celebration. Fortun adde...
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26Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 26 (PIA) -- Brigadier General Charito B. Plaza of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) 7th Air force Wing Reserve urged and recommended authorities to implement “soft and hard approach” in giving peace a chance. This is the statement of the first lady general of the AFP after the recent and continuous attacks and firefight in the Caraga Region, Basilan and the various parts of Mindanao. BGen Plaza said by implementing soft and har...
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11Jan2013SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Jan 11 (PIA) – The Speaker’s Bureau Team of the 30th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army has conducted a security awareness campaign for the students of Gigaquit National High School (GNHS) in Gigaquit, this province. The activity was aimed to enhance the security awareness of the students and the teachers in connection with the present insurgency problem in the country and encouraged them to support and be an active partner in every peace and development activities in t...
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12Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Butuan City-Agusan del Norte Port Manager Renato Tolinero today said he is optimistic that Shipping Lines will continue their operation in Nasipit Port despite of the less volume of passengers these days. In an interview over a radio station here, Tolinero admitted that ship passengers are getting lesser these past few days compared to the previous years because of the access of air line companies in Caraga Region especially...
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02Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 2, (PIA) -- To further enhance the skills and work attitude of the workers, the City Tourism Office here in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Caraga jointly spearheaded the “Error-Free, Service Quality Workshop” held Friday in one of the local convention centers here. Participants of said forum are Human Resource and Management (HRM) students from Saint Joseph Institute and Technology (SJIT), representatives fro...
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30May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 30 (PIA) –- The Department of Education (DepEd)-Caraga Administrative Region launched their all in one program through the inauguration of the newly-constructed Regional Education Learning Center (RELC), Learning Resource Materials Development Center (LRMDC), and DepEd-Caraga Dormitory. During the program, DepEd-Caraga Regional Director Gloria Benigno emphasized that the LRMDC is funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). She also said that the...
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17Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 18 (PIA) -- The 2012 Regional Development Council-Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (RDC-GADCC) “Women’s Month Celebration” will highlight among others the role of women in disaster risk reduction response. This was announced by RDC-GADCC chairperson Atty. Marilyn M. Pintor in a press conference held Friday at the NEDA Conference room, NEDA Office, Rosales Ave., Butuan City. Pintor said that in consideration of the...
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31May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 31 (PIA) -– To address the increasing cost of synthetic fertilizers and its effect, the National Food Authority (NFA) through Administrator Lito Banayo on Thursday distributed organic bio-fertilizers to rice farmer-beneficiaries of the different barangays, held at the Libertad National High School Covered Court here. Farmer-beneficiaries from the barangays of Dumalagan, Pinamanculan, Kinamlutan, Bancasi, San Vicente, Bit-os, Villa Kanangga, Bonbon, Doongan, Ambago, Bayanihan,...
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29Apr2011BUTUAN CITY, Apr. 29 (PIA) – When asked how the Aquino administration fights corruption, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Cayetano Paderanga Jr. said they are looking for any opportunities for corruption to happen and remove those opportunities. According to Paderanga, if there is no opportunity for corruption, then no one will be tempted to commit such crime. Because of this, Paderanga said the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is...
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13Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 13 (PIA) – Members of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) Butuan City-Agusan del Norte Chapter participated early this morning in the nationwide tree planting activity at the Mt. Mayapay, Barangay Bonbon here. Chapter President Israel Palero said during this morning's short program that the tree planting activity in Mt. Mayapay, Brgy. Bonbon is in support to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ National Greening Program (NGP). “Today’s a...
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30Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 30 (PIA) -- The 10th National Vegetable Congress has opened at the Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center here with the theme “Strengthen and Sustain Safe and Quality Vegetable Production for Market Competitiveness Amidst Climate Change.” Guest of honor and keynote speaker was Department of Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala, who approved majority of the resolutions presented including the enhanced access of farmers and fisher folks to credit, the conduct of trainers...
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23Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 23 (PIA) -- Gov. Johnny Pimentel remains optimistic that abducted Mayor Henry Dano of Lingig, Surigao del Sur and his two military escorts will be released before the end of the month. During an interview this morning in one of the local radio stations here, Gov. Pimentel said that the abductors have yet to contact him. However, he said, during their last phone conversation with Dano, he was told that they are in good condition and there’s nothing to worry...
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16Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, March 16 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government - Caraga Region is set to launch the anti-poverty action plan, a project which is under the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). According to DILG-Caraga legal counsel Atty. Tony Vitor in an interview with a local radio station here, the project was already implemented for the past decade under the administration of former President Joseph Estrada. Vitor added said program...
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07Jun2012BUTUAN CTY, Hunyo 7 (PIA) -- Bahagyang bumaba ng 19 porsyento kung ikukumpara sa parehong quarter ng nakaraang taon ang kaso ng dengue sa rehiyon. Ayon kay Sunshine Alipayo, DOH Center for Health Development (CHD)-Caraga regional information officer, patuloy na mino-monitor ng Department of Health (DOH) ng rehiyon ang mga kaso ng dengue lalo na't padating na ang panahon ng tag-ulan. Aniya, simula noong Enero 1 hanggang Hunyo 2 ngayong taon, ang kagawaran ng kalusugan sa rehiyon ay nakatala ng...
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14Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 14 (PIA) – Surigao del Sur Provincial Governor Johnny Pimentel today called on members of the communist rebels to dialogue with provincial officials to resolve insurgency issues. In an interview with a local radio station here this morning, Gov. Pimentel said the recent burning of equipment of construction companies--allegedly by members of the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People's Army and the National Democratic Front--in the area will greatl...
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02May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga Regional Field Office, in partnership with the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and P4MP National Federation are spearheading the conduct of the Pambansang Mananalon, Mag-uuma, Magbabaul, Magsasaka (P4MP) National Convention that will commence today, May 2 and will run until May 4. According to DA-Caraga OIC Regional Director Edna Mabeza, DA Assistant Secretary Dante Delima is expected to grace the occasion. The convent...
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03Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 3 (PIA) – The Department of Health (DOH)-Center for Health Development (CHD)-Caraga today reported 25 firecracker-related cases in the region during New Year's eve celebrations. The health department in the region said these cases were reported by the different sentinel hospitals in Caraga. Of these cases, 14 are active which means that the victims are the ones who lighted the firecrackers. Also, the region’s health department has recorded (nine) passive cases (either o...
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02Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, Abril 2 (PIA) -- Ang Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) – Caraga, gipangunahan ni Regional Vice President Johnny Sychua, bag-ohay pa lang nagpagawas ug tseke para sa pinansiyal nga tabang alang sa mga benepisyaryo sa ‘PhilHealth Run – Mindanao Run for Hope’ nga gipasi-ugdahan sa maong ahensiya niadtong milabay'ng bulan. Ang Presidente sa PhilHealth ug kasamtangang Chief Executive Officer nga si Dr. Eduardo Banzon uban ni VP Sychua ang personal nga mitunol sa t...
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18Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 17 (PIA) -- Four top leaders from Caraga Youth Leaders’ Network (CYLN) qualified to participate in the 9th National Youth Parliament in Naga City, Bicol Region from May 2-6, 2012. The 9th National Youth Parliamentarian are the following: Mary Joy Castorico (Butuan City) - chair, Caraga Youth learders’ Council against HIV & AIDS; Gerraldo Morales (Butuan City) - chair, Caraga Youth Journalists Council; Joinie Verdeflor (Bislig City) - Chair, Caraga Youth Leaders Council fo...
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18Jan2013AGUSAN DEL SUR, Jan. 18 (PIA) -- Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Chairman Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza recently convened council members to discuss and assess the extent of damages left by typhoon Pablo that hit the province on December 4, 2012 in order to come up with correct estimate of relief goods and materials. In a report prepared by Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) and presented to the council by Vice Gov. Santiago Cane Jr., it shows...
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23Feb2012DAVAO CITY, Feb. 23 (PIA) -- Seeing the need to mainstream Mindanao policy issues in national level discussions, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI) signed an agreement yesterday stipulating their joint commitment to promote investments in Mindanao and formulate the Mindanao Business Policy Agenda. The policy agenda shall seek to address immediate and recurring issues of the business sector in the isl...
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19Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 19 (PIA) -- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will conduct investigation on the recent incident where a certain Juvy Montesoso, an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) from Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur died on August 5, 2011 when she allegedly jumped from the sixth floor of the building. In a recent interview with PIA, OWWA-Caraga Regional Director Dr. Marietta Lumawag said OWWA will conduct an investigation into the case. Dr. Lumawag also said...
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14Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 14 (PIA) -- The Caraga Youth Leaders’ Network is now initiating activities in support of the celebration of the United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Peace on September 21, 2011. Dubbed “Kalinaw Alang sa Tanan” (Peace for All), the initiative supports the worldwide call for a sustainable peace and development. It also seeks to inculcate the essence of peace and the true meaning of a shared community. It is a synchronize celeb...
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15Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- Butuan City was awarded as one of the Top 50 Outstanding Municipalities/Cities of the Agri-Pinoy Rice Achievers Awards for 2011 in a ceremony held last Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Manila with Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala as guest of honor. According to Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr, who received the award, the P1 million cash award will be spent on the city’s Organic Farming Prog...
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19Feb2013BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 19 -- At about 6:30 p.m. on February 15, joint elements of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Caraga and Sta. Josefa Municipal Police Station conducted a buy-bust operation and implementation of search warrant issued by Judge Eduardo S. Casals, Regional Trial Court, dated February 13 at Purok-1, Poblacion, Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur that resulted to the arrest of its suspect, a target-listed drug personality in Agusan del Sur. It also resulted to the confiscation/s...
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04Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 2 (PIA) -- Beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program help their community avail of government health services right where they live. The group is led by a 36-year old woman named Evelyn M. Inocente in Sitio Bantolinao, Padiay, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur. Right at the heart of Bantolinao, a structure stands where health services of the local government of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur are given to the community including the beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilya. They called the ...
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06Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 6 (PIA) –- To better serve the concerns of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), the Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (OWWA)-Caraga informed the public that their office is ready to address them. Ritchel Molero, OWWA-Caraga public information officer, said 24/7 office centers have been setup in all regional welfare offices in the country to ensure that OFWs and their families will be properly served. Molero added that the 24/7 Operation (OP Center) is tasked to monito...
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02Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 2 (PIA) -- Local chief executives, heads and representatives of government agencies, and other partner stakeholders convened on Thursday at the Almont Hotel's Inland Resort, this city to witness the launching of the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (RDRRM) Plan 2013-2017. The activity was led by the RDRRMC chaired by Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Caraga Regional Director Blanche Gobenciong. Gobenciong said the Caraga DRRM Plan contains four thematic are...
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29May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 29 (PIA) –- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has called on all government entities to support the 34th National Disabilities Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week celebration, slated on July 17 to 23 by virtue of Proclamation No. 361, series of 2000, as amended by Administrative Order No. 35, series of 2002. In a press statement, DSWD Undersecretary Alicia Bala enjoined all government agencies to extend full support in the observance of the week-lon...
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02Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 2 (PIA) -- The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) and the Caraga Regional Committee on Disability Affairs led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has conducted an access audit in Tandag City. The activity is pursuant to the implementation of Accessibility Law or Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities to install Facilities and ...
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16Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 16 (PIA) -- In support of the transparency and good governance agenda of the government, the National Youth Commission (NYC) Commissioner-at-Large Gio Tingson and EDSA People Power Commission Project Officer Justin Arnold Gunnaccao graced today’s Pilipinas Natin Balangayan Forum as guest speakers. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) – Office for Special Concerns sent the two guest speakers to discuss the significance of EDSA Revolu...
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07Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 7 (PIA) -- Personnel from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga Region have discussed the essence of developmental communication to government information officers. Speaking before the communication faculty and students of Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU), PIA-Caraga officer-in-charge Nora Molde and Regional Operations Chief Robert Roperos oriented participants on the thrusts and programs of the agency where developmental communication is the slant of stories ...
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15May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 15 (PIA) -- As support to the Aquino administration’s Philippine Development Goals 2011-2016, the Department of Education (DepEd) Caraga is strengthening skills of teachers in the region to cope with the implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program. Teachers for the basic education are currently undergoing simultaneous training on the program's curriculum, Conchita Ubay, elementary education chief, said during the 2nd Quarter Meeting of the Regional Development Coun...
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06Jun2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, June 6 (PIA) -- The Provincial Nutrition Council has convened today in preparation for a month-long celebration of the nutrition month celebration on July. This is to insure that nutrition programs and activities will gain support for its full implementation from all sectors and benefit those on the grassroots level. Provincial nutrition service officer Laniebelle Angchangco said the celebration will remind the people that nutrition is one of the main factors why people should b...
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28Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 28 (PIA) -- The police force in the region recognizes the role of women in different perspectives such as nation-building and peacekeeping. In consonance with the continuing national and local efforts to advocate National Women’s Month Celebration with the theme “Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability, Everyone’s Responsibility,” Police Regional Office 13 highlighted the importance of policewomen as a part of implementing peace and order situati...
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19Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 19 (PIA) -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod of the city of Butuan recently approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr., to sign and enter in behalf of Butuan a memorandum of agreement (MOA) by and among the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Unit XIII and the Antongalon-Agusan Multi-Purpose Cooperative relative to the grant of farm equipment (farm tractor) in connection with the implementation of Agri-Pinoy Rice P...
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15Mar2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur March 15 (PIA) -- Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Mar Roxas III is expected to grace the 70th Regional Development Council (RDC) meeting in Caraga on Friday, March 16 in Surigao City. The event will tackle development agenda regarding RDC Executive Committee resolutions, DOTC issues and concerns, Mindanao and Caraga Region power situation, National Greening Program (NGP) Highway plan, Caraga Cultural Book, Pov...
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15Mar2012MANILA, Mar. 15 (PIA) -- After three years of nomination, extensive screening, and validation, two winners out of 10 finalists will be honored during the 5th Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) Triennial Awards on Mar. 22 at Marco Polo Plaza. The winners will receive a trophy, cash prize of not less than P400,000, and the opportunity to travel in the Visayas and Mindanao to share expertise to various groups. The RAFI Triennial Awards is the premier servic...
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26Jul2012GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island, July 26 (PIA) -- In tip-top shape, Filipina surfing sensation Nilbie Blancada is preparing herself to compete for upcoming international competitions this year and the following year in other parts of the world. After she successfully captured the two international crowns in separate surfing tilts, Blancada has carved a name in the surfing circle as one of the more competitive surfers from the Philippines. She won the international surfing competition last May in...
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13Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 13 (PIA) -- In order to promote tourism industry in the country, the Sangguniang Panlungsod has recently approved a resolution authorizing City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. to enter into and sign in behalf of the City Government of Butuan a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City Tourism Council for the latter to organize and manage the Balangay Festival silver celebration. The City Tourism Council, which is headed by Atty. Rema D. Erigbuaga...
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02May2012SURIGAO CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Surigao del Norte has lined-up different activities for the celebration of its 111th Founding Anniversary with the theme, “One People… One Lifetime: Celebrating One Hundred Eleven Years of Proud History and Rich Cultural Heritage.” Just this morning, the celebration kicked-off with a parade from the Capitol compound to the provincial gym (outside), participated by the provincial officials, employees, mountain bike and BMX associati...
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22Jun2012MRL Gold Philippines, Inc. has provided training and helped people find jobs since it began operations in 2006, said Ms. Jesalyn A. Guingguing, Environmental Manager and OIC for Community Relations. The company has organized training on solid waste management, coastal resource management, marketing, among others. Among the sectors that attended these were indigenous people, farmers, fisher folks, women, youth and children. The said trainings were conducted in partnership local government units,...
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19Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 19 (PIA) -- Representatives from government agencies with the presence of the local media convened Wednesday at the Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU), College Main Building for the launch of the Institute of Environmental Governance (IEG). The launch of the IEG is spearheaded by the FSUU led by its President Rev. Fr. John Christian Young, in partnership with the Tanggol Kalikasan, a Civil Service Commission (CSC)-accredited organization together with other government a...
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29Dec2012BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 29 (PIA) -- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), its development partner, the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) conucted a Conflict Sensitive – Proposal Writing Workshop held December 17-19, 2012 at Amontay Beach Resort, Agusan del Norte to mainstream the conflict-sensitivity framework in its community-driven development (CDD) projects. The workshop was attended by representatives from five municipal local government units (MLGUs) of La Paz, Esperanza, Ta...
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06Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 6 (PIA) -- A nephrologist from the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) told the public to observe and live a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent kidney diseases. During the conduct of the Advocacy Campaign for Renal Health Care for the third quarter held at the PIA-Caraga Regional Office here, Dr. Romina Rusillon, one of the two nephrologists for adults in the region said kidney diseases can be prevented if people live healthy lifestyles. Rusillon said the recent...
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19Feb2013TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Feb. 19 (PIA) -- The Tago River overflowed Tuesday morning, submerging the interior municipality of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur and also some barangays in Tago town. According to the Miguel local Disaster and Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) officer Charles Suhian, the river overflowed around 9 a.m. today, affecting more than five barangays in the area including Barangay Poblacion. Meanwhile, according to the press statement of the local DRRMC of Bislig, Tandag,...
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28Nov2012BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 28 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Caraga said Hinatuan, Bislig and Lianga Bays in Surigao del Sur are free from red tide toxin. In its Shellfish Bulletin No. 27 dated November 23, 2012, BFAR said all shellfish around the area of Surigao del Sur are safe for human consumption. However, shellfish from the waters of Dumanquillas Bay, Zamboanga del Sur, Murchelagos Bay in Zamboanga del Norte and Misamis Occidental are still positive for paralytic s...
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07Nov2012One of the most engaging and exhausting “wars” being fought by Pinoys today is on obesity. Results of the 7th National Nutrition Survey by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) revealed that there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of overweight and obese among adults. Pinoys are trying all kinds of methods of weight loss, from pills to diet drinks, exercise and good eating, to dangerous medical procedures. Whi...
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28May2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, May 28 (PIA) -- An open golf tournament with a cause sponsored by the Association of Caraga Executives (ACE), an organization of all regional directors and heads of offices of government offices in the region, will be held on July 6 to 8 at Pueblo De Oro Golf and Country Club (POGCC) in Cagayan de Oro City. Proceeds of the Caraga Executives Open (CEO) Golf Tournament will go to the Por Cristo Foundation, Inc., a home for abandoned elders in the region. According ...
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05Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 5 (PIA) -- The Department of Health (DOH) Caraga is spearheading this year’s 24th Anniversary of the Generics Law and Generics Month celebration this September. This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme: “Generics Na Dekalidad, Para sa Kalusugan ng Komunidad.” In a press statement,DOH Caraga Regional Director Dr. Ariel Valencia said that this year’s celebration is aimed to emphasize achieving better health outcomes and improving quality of lives through con...
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15Feb2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- Siargao Island, the surfing and game fishing (SurFishing) capital of the country, is set to host the 5th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament in Pilar town this April. In a report posted on www.siargaoislands.net, organizers said the tournament will be participated by anglers from all over the world. “The town is expecting more than eighty anglers from the different countries in the world such as Japan, Singapore, Russi...
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17Feb2012GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Feb. 17 (PIA) -- General Santos city will play host to this year’s 7th Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines – East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Friendship Games slated on December 8-12 as agreed during a meeting held here recently. The upcoming sports event shall be spearheaded by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) in partnership with Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio of General Santos City and Gov. Miguel Rene Dominguez ...
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25Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, Mar. 25 (PIA) -- In conclusion of the women’s month celebration, the gender committee of Caraga will hold a culmination program on March 30 at the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) grounds. In a press statement, Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) chairperson and Commission on Human Rights (CHR)-Caraga Regional Director Atty. Marylin Pintor said the activity is aimed at strengthening camaraderie and network among Gender and Development (GAD) ad...
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09Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 9 (PIA) -- National Food Authority (NFA) Caraga Regional Director Gil Pepito Paqueo has announced recently that NFA bought from the farmers of Caraga 33,262 bags of Palay worth P28.7 million from January to December 2012. Paqueo said that for palay procurement in 2012 was higher by 20,720 bags or 165 percenr compared to the 12,542 bags procured in CY 2011. Moreover, palay procurement for the second semester of 2012 totaling 28,094 bags was 5.4 times more than the 5,168 bags p...
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12May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 12 (PIA) -- Interior and local government Secretary Jesse Robredo assured the public that the national government will focus on the investigation of the early morning fire which gutted at least five establishments here on Wednesday. In a press conference conducted today at the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) office here, Sec. Robredo said the marching order given by President Benigno S. Aquino III is to him is to conduct thorough investigation on the incident...
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02Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 2 (PIA) -- The National Food Authority (NFA) with the City Agriculturists Office here briefed the farmers in the different barangays on the benefits of organic farming. This was held during the distribution of “Nitro-fix” organic bio-fertilizers to rice farmer-beneficiaries spearheaded by the NFA through Administrator Lito Banayo. According to Mr. Ernesto Abao of the City Agriculturists Office, organic farming will help improve the quality of rice that farmers produce an...
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13Dec2012BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 13 (PIA) -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Agusan del Norte-Butuan City Chapter chaired by City Prosecutor Felixberto Guiritan bared its accomplishments for the month of November 2012, held Tuesday during its meeting at the Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center, this city. The Disaster Management Services Committee of PRC reported that they conducted two sessions on 143 volunteers Mobilization and Basic Disaster Management training Course producing 65 graduates from Agusan Nat...
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17Jan2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Jan. 17 (PIA) -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Caraga Region has identified a barangay in Bayugan City as hot spot on the trading of illegal drugs. On the other hand, two barangays in the municipality of Prosperidad are suspected to have Marijuana plantation sites after PDEA, the PNP, the army and other stakeholders confiscated 532 fully grown marijuana and seedlings in Sitio Umayam, Lapaz on June, 2011 and uprooted 5,371 hills in Sition Mactan on July 8...
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17Apr2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, April 17 (PIA) -- Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas is happy to announce that Surigao del Norte is a recipient of an Incentive Fund from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for passing the 2011 Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) Round 2 Assessment. The Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) is P7,000,000 which will go to development projects designed to address the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) targets, Poverty Alleviation Framework, and the Disaster Pr...
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21Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 21 (PIA) -- The Butuan City government led by Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. together with other government agencies, Butuan Chamber of Commerce, and stakeholders stepped up preparations for the 21st Mindanao Business Conference slated August 2-4, 2012 to be held at the Almont Hotels’ Inland Resort here. This activity is anchored on the theme, “Invest Mindanao: Towards a More Inclusive, Progressive and Greener Future.” The said activity is in time with the Adlaw Hong Butuan...
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12Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 9 (PIA) -- To reduce poverty incidence in Caraga Region, the regional offices of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) with the Municipality of San Agustin, Surigao del Sur signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to implement PODER 7, an anti-poverty project funded by Agencia Española Cooperacion Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID). The MOA was signed after the project launching and municipa...
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03Mar2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 3 (PIA) -- His visit to disaster-struck Cagayan de Oro, days after Tropical Storm Sendong, left a lasting impact on him. Now, Apl.de.ap of the famous Black Eyed Peas is back in CDO, warmly welcomed by students, teachers and residents at the Balulang Elementary School, which was damaged by Sendong. Hastily-made posters welcomed the Fil-Am international rapper to their school, while “student-disaster survivors” sang “The P...
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10Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 10 (PIA) -- The 11th Provincial Assembly of the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas-Surigao del Sur Chapter is set on April 18 – 21 at Villa Maria Luisa Hotel, this city According to Mr. Tony Campos, chief of staff of Liga President Vicente Pimentel III, the four-day affair with the theme “Current Trends In Barangay Development,” aims to update barangay leaders on how to fully develop their respective communities through the application of current trends ...
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04May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 4 (PIA) -- The Agusan del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ANECO) has received three major National Electrification Administration (NEA) Lumen awards. According to Daniel dela Cena, ANECO public information officer, the electric cooperative received various awards. Arch. Horacio T. Santos was awarded Best General Manager of the Year (Pedro G. Dumol Award); Electric Cooperative of the Year Award for Mega Large Coop Level; and Sunshine Region Award for having the biggest number ...
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25May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 25 (PIA) -- Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz said the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Caraga regional has scored against the worst forms of child labor when it brought a package of DOLE assistance to some 30 children working as log haulers, as well as to their parents who used to haul logs themselves, in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. Quoting a report of DOLE-Caraga Regional Director Ofelia Domingo, Secretary Baldoz said the DOLE regional office's...
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27Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 27 (PIA) -- More than 200 Caraganon-Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), especially the Household Service Workers, are ready to make well-informed decisions and are equipped with skills necessary for their work abroad after joining the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration’s (OWWA) 4-day Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS). According to OFW Emily Villarin, a PDOS participant under the 7th batch, she can not deny the fact that she felt fear after she l...
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20Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 20 (PIA) -- The city government here has received the second batch of donated medical supplies and equipment from World Medical Relief, Inc. (WMR) for use at the Butuan City Medical Center. WMR was founded in 1953 by Irene M. Auberlin to help orphaned children during Korean War. It later expanded into a global mission to aid millions of sick and poor people around the world. WMR’s first batch of medical supplies here arrived in January 2011. The donations, which originat...
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07Sep2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Sept 7 (PIA) -- The Provincial Health Office (PHO), through the D. O. Plaza Memorial Hospital (DOPMH) technical personnel, is conducting medical outreach Friday. The activity started this morning at the provincial capitol in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, and anyone could avail of the free blood pressure taking, sugar testing, and shistosomiasis examination with free medicine. Included in the program of activities lined up by the Provincial Health Office and the D. O. P...
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20Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 20 (PIA) -- The Regional Search Committee, composed of different government agencies, is now preparing for the evaluation of nominees of the 2011 Search for Outstanding Volunteers. In a roundtable discussion Wednesday at the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-Caraga, Venus Derequito of the search committee said the two nominees who will be validated on Monday are from Butuan City and Surigao City. Derequito added after verification and s...
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21Feb2013BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 21 -- The Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support Project Phase III (DAR-ARISP III) recently turned-over the completed 6.5-kilometer (km) concrete farm-to-market road worth P28 million to the local government of R.T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte. More than 11,000 residents in barangays Tagbongabong, Basilisa, Balangbalang, Poblacion II, and San Antonio Agrarian Reform Communities (TAGBABAPSA ARC) benefited from the project with 989 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) including...
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11May2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, May 11 (PIA) –- To promote occupational safety in the mining sector, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) here opened recently its Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) in Surigao City. The OSCH Surigao branch is temporary located at the 4F, Yuipco-Lim Bldg, Borromeo Street. The event is a milestone in DOLE-OSHC initiatives to strengthen the Zero Accident Program (ZAP) in both construction and mining sectors in the province. DOLE-OSHC will be available t...
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15Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 15 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga Regional Executive Director Leonardo R. Sibbaluca lauded the approval of Senate Bill No. 429 on third and final reading that seeks to end discrimination against women in work place. Senate Bill No. 429, or the “Anti-Discrimination Against Women on Account of Sex Act” was adopted by the Senate with 11 affirmative votes, zero negative votes and zero abstentio...
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12Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 12 (PIA) -- The Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) will be conducting a monitoring visit and media forum for Caraga region on October 4, 2012 to be held at the DOST-Caraga Regional Office’ Function Hall, this city. According to FNRI-DOST Director Mario Capanzana, the media forum will provide the local tri-media and information officers of the region with data and information on the 2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of ...
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07Feb2012Feb 7 (PIA) -- The early morning rain and the threatening thick dark clouds did not dampen down the festive ambiance as the Police Regional Office 13 feted its “21st PNP Foundation Day” at Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez , Brgy. Libertad, Butuan City. The activities started with a Mass at 6:30 a.m. with PCInsp (Fr.) Marlou N. Labares the PRO 13 regional Chaplain as the celebrant. It was followed with foyer honors an hour later. A wreath-laying r...
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20Jun2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, June 20 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry-Agusan del Sur (DTI-AdS) provincial office will conduct a two-day training on production of various cottage industry products, basic business financial management, and other products technology. This is in partnership with the city government of Bayugan, the provincial government of Agusan del Sur, and the Cottage Industry Technology Center. According to Cirila Inson, Trade and Industry specialist of DTI-AdS, the two-day tr...
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22Feb2013"Carbohydrates are not created equal", says Dr. Trinidad P. Trinidad, Scientist II of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). A study by Dr. Trinidad revealed that different carbohydrate-rich foods have different effects on blood sugar levels. Several consenting volunteers participated in the research study where they were fed carbohydrate rich-foods. Two to three hours after eating, blood samples were taken from the volunteers f...
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11Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 11 (PIA) -- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is intensifying its campaign against illegal recruitment and anti-trafficking in persons. In a statement, POEA-Caraga Regional Supervisor Marietta M. Bellotindos said the campaign is in relation to the agency’s project in upscaling and intensification of community-based migration information, orientation and advocacy campaign under the Millennium Development Goal-F Joint Programme on Youth, Employment and M...
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08Feb2013BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 8 (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the National Agri-Business Corporation (Nabcor), turned-over a Liquid Quick Freeze Machine worth P4.6 million to the Tandag Boholano Fishermen’s Association (Tanbofisa) held recently at the Tanbofisa Ice Plant in Surigao del Sur. The freezer is a commitment of DA Secretary Proceso Alcala to the association when he visited Surigao del Sur on June 2011. The machine has a capacity to produce three tons of ice per d...
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29Feb2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Feb. 29 (PIA) -- Another round of “Panambay sa Barangay” (medical mission) of the provincial government was successfully held yesterday February 28 at Barangay Lipata, Surigao City. During the said event, Gov. Sol Matugas led the ceremonial turn-over of educational materials to preschoolchildren and to the day care center worth P400,000 which will be constructed in Sitio Panubigon and two classrooms worth P1,247,000 in Lipata National High School Annex. &...
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15May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 15 (PIA) –- More than 500 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Caraga Region have undergone training to avail the P2 billion reintegration program of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). This was learned from Ritchel Molero, OWWA-Caraga information officer. She cited that since the implementation of the program, no OFW from the region have benefitted yet from this national government-initiated program aimed to assist the OFWs and their beneficiaries to establ...
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19Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 19 (PIA) -- Interior and Local Government Sec. Jesse Robredo said the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) will serve as venue for those who want to achieve peace in the region. Speaking before members of the RPOC in Caraga during its meeting on Friday in one of the local convention centers here, Sec. Robredo said the region is in the middle of being poor and rich. Robredo explained peace and order will never be achieved because there are natural resources ...
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29Jan2013SURIGAO CITY, Jan. 29 (PIA) -- Residents of Surigao City, numbering 5,544 benefited from the joint medical and dental mission conducted recently in several barangays and towns of the province. The barangays of San Juan and Barangay Sukailang in Surigao City; Poblacion, Gigaquit; and Poblacion, San Francisco were the fortunate beneficiaries in the free Joint Medical and Dental Mission from January 22-25. Of the 5,544 beneficiaries, 1,106 availed of tooth extraction; 1,663 of eye examination wit...
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30Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, July 30 (PIA) -- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG-13) Director Lilibeth A. Famacion has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to signify her firm commitment in putting an end to child labor activities, particularly in the province of Agusan del Norte in convergence with other regional line agencies (RLAs) in Caraga Region. The MOA signing is an offshoot of the reported incident of child laborers in Brgy. Bagang, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte labe...
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01Aug2012SURIGAO CITY, Aug 1 (PIA) -- In celebration of this year’s Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival on September 9, the City Tourism Council, Inc. (SCTCI) is inviting all amateur and professional photographers and hobbyists to join in the 1st Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival 2012 Photography Competition. Richard Nick Amores, SCTI chairperson and festival director, said they have designated “Salamat: Sajaw, Ki-ay” as the theme for this year’s photography competition. Participants m...
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19Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 19 (PIA) -- Members of the Caraga Consumer Network (ConsumerNet) and consumer organizations in Agusan del Norte will be participating in the dialogue and workshop with cellphone sellers, as well as in the 7th ConsumerNet Meets the Public on October 31. The said dialogue and workshop will be conducted in the morning session while the ConsumerNet Meets the Public will be in the afternoon session. Both will be held at the Barangay Imadejas Function Hall, this city. The whole-day ...
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04Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 4 (PIA) -- Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. led on Monday the launching of the project dubbed "Ang Pagbutwa Hong Balangay" or From Waste to Work of Art with 10 young artists from Butuan and Caraga region competing in the making of miniature 3D balangay or boats, held at the old SP building, city hall compound here. Said project is spearheaded by the local government of Butuan and the Local Youth Development Council. Various recyclable materials will be used by the arti...
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10Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 10 (PIA) -- The joint operation of Agusan del Sur Provincial Public Safety Company (ADS PPSC), 133rd Regional Public Safety Company and Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) of 23rd IB, Philippine Army led to the rescue of an abducted CAA member. But the operation left a police officer dead. The government forces clashed with suspected members of armed communist groups in Sitio Tilangkog, Brgy. Caigangan, Veruela, Agusan del Sur on October 8 at around 9 a.m. Although outnumbere...
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16Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 16 (PIA) -- The provincial office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Agusan del Norte today vowed to monitor department stores here to assure that only quality Christmas products are sold at a reasonable price, and to avoid any untoward incidents caused by factory defect Christmas lights. In a radio interview here this morning, Mr. Win Palma, DTI-Agusan del Norte Consumer Welfare Division Chief said personnel from DTI-Agusan del Norte were tasked ...
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08Mar2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, March 9 (PIA) -- The Agusan del Sur medical outreach team has extended services to less fortunate Agusanos in three far-flung barangays. Sibagat Mayor Thelma Lamanilao, who is a doctor by profession, said the medical outreach has been practiced in Sibagat for three consecutive years now and is an awaited program by the people from the grassroots level. Municipal Health Officer Dr. Hiram Encendencia said the free medical services are medical checkup, circumcisi...
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05Mar2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Mar. 5 (PIA) -- The Provincial Social Worker and Development Office (PSWDO) in Surigao del Sur, headed May Salinas, is set to conduct the 2-day Skills Training for Women on March 14-15 to be held at Provincial Social Hall, Capitol Hills, this city. The program is in line with this year's celebration of the Women’s Month with the theme: “Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability, everyone’s Responsibility&rdq...
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11May2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, May 11 (PIA) -- The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) in Surigao del Sur bared its accomplishment in a presentation called “A Gift For Surigaonons.” Dr. Romeo De los Reyes, provincial health officer, presented the office's feat recently and pointed out their objectives in the near future through “facilitated activities”. He particularly cited the reproductive health care program, which has a total grant of P7,007,412 million for Calendar Year 20...
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02Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, Abril 2 (PIA) -- Aron masigurong mapadayon ang health care nga benipisyo ilabi na sa mga kabus nga mga Butuanon, ang Philippine Health (PhilHealth) Insurance Corporation nilagda og usa ka memorandum of agreement (MOA) tali na sa lokal nga panggamhanan ni'ng dakbayan. Ang maong kasabutan gimugna aron masiguo ang panglawas nga aspeto sa mga kabus ug ubos nga kinitaan nga mga pamilya nga naila sa lokal nga panggamhanan ubos sa partial subsidy scheme, ug ingon man nagsuporta sa nasugno...
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06Nov2012Parenting styles affect the character children develop as they grow to adulthood. During the October First Friday Affair (FFA) of Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), employee-participants underwent a learnshop on character-centered parenting, wherein theories and practices of developing a child’s character were discussed. “A child grows in the family. The type of parenting goals you have will affect you and your child. We should be the person we want our children to become,” Joanne An...
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03Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 3 (PIA) -- City Mayor Ferdinand Amante recently said that sound city fisal management policies led to increase in revenues from tax collection and licensing fees. The mayor said that an efficient, business-friendly system has been installed through the Business Permits and Licensing System which reduced the duration of processing permits from three weeks to less than 10 minutes. He said the system has become a model for other LGUs and has boosted the confidence of th...
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06Mar2012Those who continue to strive amid the trials in life are usually destined to succeed in the long run. Of those who got this winning attitude, Melojean A. Guilao is surely part of the club. Guilao was originally enrolled as an Environmental Management student at the Caraga University. However, she found out later that she was not cut out for it – for lack of monetary resources to fuel her dreams and because it was not her passion. She also got preg...
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19Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 19 (PIA) -- The regional police strongly condemned the rebels for staging an ambush against the three guards of an ancestral domain claim of a tribal chieftain located at the hinterlands of a southern province in the region, noontime Tuesday. In a press statement signed by PSupt Martin M. Gamba, Caraga Police regional information officer quoted the new police acting regional director Chief Supt Carmelo E. Valmoria as saying that “The whole force of Police Regional Office 13...
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27Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 27 (PIA) --The local power distribution utility in Surigao del Sur is optimistic that the power crisis in Mindanao can be addressed fairly. Iglorio Hinayon, General Manager of Surigao del Sur Electric Cooperative II, said the proposal of putting up a Mindanao Power Commission (MPC) under Mindanao Development Authority has already reached Malacañang, adding that the legality of the move is now under study. He cited that stakeholders, primarily the Associat...
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04Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 4 (PIA) -- To recognize Butuanon kids for their artworks skills, Renante “Kuya Dubz” Dublois, the organizer of "Patik-Kulay" spearheaded an art exhibition of their paintings at the Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center here. The exhibit started May 31 and ended on June 3. Different colorful artworks using various media in painting were displayed at the lobby of said hotel. According to Dublois, the word ‘Patik’ means to draw and ‘Kulay’ means to color. “It is ...
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13Jun2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, June 13 (PIA) -- Hundreds of people gathered on Tuesday at the Naliyagan Plaza to celebrate the 114th Independence Day and to witness and take part on the opening day of the “mother of all festivals” in Agusan del Sur, the Naliyagan Festival. At around 6 a.m., provincial, municipal, and barangay officials gathered at the St. Vincent Ferrer parish church and at the Naliyagan Plaza ground for the mass. After the mass, officials marched towards the Rizal monument for the solem...
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08Mar2012AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Mar. 8 (PIA) -- With the reduction of its Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) share from the national coffers by 4.8 percent, the provincial government vows to work doubly hard this year to address expenditures necessary for its operation and to be able to reach its goals. By virtue of Provincial Ordinance No. 289-2011, the budget listed is P549,936,944.00. an increase of 2.78 percent compared to last year's P534,631,978. A...
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18May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 18 (PIA) –- Council members of the Taguibo Watershed Management welcomed the move of Butuan City Water District (BCWD) in taking the lead to manage the said watershed. This, after the council chair and Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Caraga Regional Executive Director (RED) Leonardo Sibbaluca got the consensus of the members of whether or not to adopt BCWD’s Board Resolution 095-2011 requesting the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines...
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11Apr2012MANILA, Abril 11 (PIA) -- Kung ang inyong anak ay lumalaki nang mas mabilis kaysa normal, kailangang bigyang pansin ito kaagad. Ang tangkad at laki ng katawan ng bata ay may kinalaman kung siya ba ay obese o sobra ang timbang. Ang bata ay obese kung 20 porsiyento o mahigit pa ang labis na timbang niya sa kanyang ideal body weight para sa kanyang edad at taas. Kung may family history ng obesity, mas malaki ang tsansa na ang bata ay maging mataba rin, lalo na kung ang nanay at tatay ay pareh...
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08Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 8 (PIA) -- Caraga stakeholders will participate in the action planning workshop for the 2012-2016 Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP) on October 9-11 at the Department of Education (DepEd) Caraga Regional Office, this city. This is in support to President Benigno Aquino III’s social contract with the Filipino people. Atty. Eddie Cuaresma, area cluster head of Northeastern Mindanao, said the PYDP was formulated with three objectives to revolutionalize youth development, ...
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17May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 17 (PIA) -- The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) - Caraga Region urged coco farmers and land owners to help provide seed nuts to meet the demands of coco production in the region. This developed after PCA reported that the region is in need of more quality seed nuts to sustain the coconut production here. PCA-Caraga technical staff Manolito Casapao said this is in line with the national government’s directives to the agency to strengthen and expand coconut production as th...
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15Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Caraga Region is set to award some P2.9 million check to beneficiaries of Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K) on February 16, 2012 in three towns in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. According to Roy Serdeña of DSWD-Caraga Livelihood Unit, 16 organizations from Dapa, del Carmen, and Pilar towns in Siargao Islands will benefit from this financial ...
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09Oct2012SURIGAO CITY, Oct 9 (PIA) -- The Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education and banking institutions has successfully launched the Search for the Outstanding Teachers of Surigao del Norte. This is in line with the celebration of the World Teacher’s Day last October 4. The award will be known as “Bantayog Nan Kinaadman,” which primarily aims to inspire teachers to enhance their competences and str...
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31May2012BUTUAN CITY, Mayo 31 (PIA) -- Itinutulak ng tanggapan ng Commission on Population (POPCOM), sa pakikipagtulungan ng Department of Health (DOH) sa Caraga ang tamang paggamit ng family planning method. Ayon kay Alex Makinano, POPCOM-Caraga Technical Service Division chief, napagkasunduan nila ng DOH na hatiin ang pagsasagawa sa mga estratehiya upang ang mga mag-asawa ay gumamit ng tamang family planning method. Sinabi rin ni Makinano na ang demand generation drive ay nagtuturo sa mga kababaihan ...
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17Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 17 (PIA) -- The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Agusan del Norte Provincial Office Building was held on Monday at the Capitol Compound, this city. DILG Agusan del Norte Provincial Dir. Romeo Solis, together with DILG-Caraga Regional Dir. Lilibeth Famacion, Agusan del Norte Vice Gov. Enrico Corvera and Provincial Administrator Percianita Racho led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new DILG provincial office situated be...
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04Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 4 (PIA) – The reserved force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are trained to respond to calamities and disasters, and especially during war, said BGen Charito B Plaza of the AFP Reserved Force in a phone-patch interview with PIA. According to Plaza, reservists belong to the ready reserves category (18-35 years old) and are the first to respond by conducting rescue and relief operations in times of disasters and calamities. Plaza also...
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14Jan2013AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Jan 14 (PIA) -- Two people’s organizations in the province received more than P6 million in livelihood funds from the Department of Agriculture's Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP)-Community Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD). The funds were turned over to the San Agustin Fisherfolk Organization, Inc. (SAFOI) based in Carmen town for its project worth P4 million pesos and San Vicente Farmers & Fisherfolk Association (SVFFAI) in the municipality of Jabonga for it...
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16Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 16 (PIA) – The Philippine Health (PhilHealth) Insurance Corporation will be celebrating its 18th year of dedicated service on February 2013 with its vision “Bawat Pilipino Miyembro, Bawat Miyembro Protektado, Kalusugan Natin Segurado.” PhilHealth Caraga Regional Vice President Johnny Sychua said that as part of its month-long anniversary celebration, PhilHealth will hold a nationwide simultaneous run dubbed “PhilHealth Run 2013: Run for Mother and Child Protection.” ...
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09Feb2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Feb. 9 (PIA) -- The “Panambay sa Barangay” of the Surigao del Norte Provincial Government was successfully held recently at Barangay Balibayon and Barangay Day-asan, Surigao City. During the said event, Gov. Sol Matugas led the ceremonial turn-over of educational materials to pre-school children and Day Care Center worth P400,000 which will be constructed inside the school premises of the said barangays. At the same time, Matugas encouraged al...
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27Nov2012BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 27 (PIA) -- The 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) kicked-off Monday with a fun walk activity that started from Guingona Park going to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) grounds here, with Maria Lourdes Veneracion-Rallonza, assistant professor of the Ateneo de Manila University as guest speaker. Rallonza said there is really a need to put an end to any form of violence against women. “Violence to women does not only refer to physical but also psychologi...
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27Mar2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Mar. 27 (PIA) -- The countdown for the 8th Governor’s Cup began last Thursday. Except during election year, the Governor's Cup is an annually held basketball competition during summer breaks. It is participated by students, 18 years old and below, in the 13 municipalities and the lone city of Bayugan in the province of Agusan del Sur. According to Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Samuel Tortor, this year’s Governor’s Cup will have some changes because every player from t...
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19Apr2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, April 18 (PIA) -- Construction of the two “Tubig Imnonon Natong Agusanon (TINA)” started yesterday, after Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza gave the go signal in Barangay Tagbayagan, Rosario and and Sitio Managbay, Barangay 1, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. The TINA project is the mounting of a filter-strainer concrete water tank to allow raw water from the deep well become safe for drinking. According to TINA project manager and Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Allan S...
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14Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 14 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in Caraga has enjoined higher education institutions to send nominations to the training programs sponsored by the Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA). In a letter addressed to CHED-Caraga Regional Director Dr. Isabela Mahler, CHED Executive Director Atty. Julito Vitriolo said the training program is in coordination with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority...
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14May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 14 (PIA) -- Beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Caraga Region were warned not to pawn their cash cards. This, after reports reached the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) that some cash card holders in the country have sold or pawned their cards. According to Alma Patron, regional focal person of the program, reports have reached their office that some beneficiaries of the program in Caraga have pawned the cash cards to people the...
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24Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 24 (PIA) -- In time with the 8th Biennial Chapter Assembly slated July 27, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Agusan del Norte-Butuan City Chapter will be holding a "Bingo-for-a-Cause" on July 7 at the Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center here. The 8th Biennial Chapter Assembly is anchored on the theme “Philippine Red Cross @ 63: 24/7 Service to Humanity.” According to PRC Chapter Administrator Teodoro Cairo, each ticket will cost P500, which includes one snack and five bin...
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27Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, Abril 27 (PIA) –- Kalabot sa tinuig nga pag-obserba sa World Malaria Day, ang Provincial Health Office (PHO) sa Agusan del Norte nagkanayon nga niubos ang ihap sa malaria cases sa probinsya gikan sa tuig 2003 hangtud sa tuig 2011 kung diin niabot kini sa 0.04 porsiyento. Base sa report sa malaria infection nga gipagawas sa PHO kaniadtong tuig 2003, adunay 443 ka kaso o 3.15 porsiyento samtang sa tuig 2011, aduna lang 13 ka kaso sa malaria kon 0.04 porsiyento nga pag-ubos niini. ...
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14Dec2012BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 14 (PIA) -- Police personnel in Caraga region may miss their Christmas revelries this year but they may carve a memory in the hearts of the recent typhoon “Pablo” victims. Caraga Police Director CSupt Carmelo Valmoria issued a memorandum this morning for strict compliance and for wide dissemination to all police provincial and city offices, municipal police stations and units “to cancel all Christmas parties.” Their parties are supposed to be simultaneously held this...
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28Sep2012SURIGAO CITY, Sept 28 (PIA) -- The city government here through the City Tourism Office bestowed awards of excellence to individuals and firms who contributed in the promotion and enriching of the city’s tourism industry. For achieving the highest numbers of hotel guests from October 2011 to July 2012 among hotel accommodation establishments in the city, recognitions were given to Hotel Tavern with 20,220 guests; Aden Apartelle, 13,307; E.Y. Miner Suites, 13,164; RSY Pension, 9,602; and Mt. B...
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13Nov2012SURIGAO CITY, Nov. 13 (PIA) -- Surigao del Norte recently named the finalists for the 2012 Search for Most Outstanding Teachers of Surigao del Norte. The award, known as “Bantayog Nan Kinaadman,” aims to inspire teachers throughout the three DepEd divisions of the province namely Surigao City, Siargao, and Surigao del Norte to enhance their competences and strive to perform better and recognize their achievements and exemplary performance in molding the students to be globally competitive....
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07Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 7 (PIA) –- Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chairman Richard Gordon is set to visit Caraga Region on June 9 and 10 to turnover response equipment and first aid kits to its provincial offices in Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Sur. In a phone conversation with Jingjing Romero, PR consultant of the PRC chair, he said the activity is part of PRC’s commitment to better serve the people in the region, especially in the aforementioned provinces. Romero also said Gordon will grace th...
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10Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA) -- Compassion and generosity moves people to continue helping survivors as they to go back living normal lives after the tragedy. It may take longer time to heal the wounds and trauma brought by tropical storm Sendong, but the survivors have shown strong determination to start anew. Despite the difficulties, Jasmin Pagador, 6; and two of her elder siblings still go to school with just few sheets of pad paper on hand. The flood inundated their vill...
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29Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 29 (PIA) -- Saint Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT) won the Regional Quiz Bee and Caraga Regional Elimination for the 32nd National Quiz Bee held on February 23, 2012 at the Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office Caraga. SJIT was represented by Jayrold T. Villarta, a junior BS Architecture student. Villarta received a Gold Medal and Certificate from the Quiz Bee Foundation. He will represent Caraga Region during the National Grand Finals on M...
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13Feb2013CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- A total of 217 youth recipients under the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (DSWD-Tesda) Cash-for-Training Project (C4TP) marched at the People’s Hall, Government Center here this 4th day of February and received their respective, coveted scholarship vouchers, which will serve as their skills training passes to capacitate or retool themselves for a better future. The said youth...
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30Jan2013AGUSAN DEL SUR, Jan. 30 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that Agusan del Sur is relatively peaceful in spite the increase of crime incidence from October 2011 to January 2012 with 118 incidence, compared with the period October 2012 to January 2013 with 131 incidence. According to report by P/SInsp. Joel Mendez of the Provincial Police Office, robbery and physical injuries were the factors that made the number of incidence this year higher than that of last year. “Bayug...
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19Jun2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, June 19 (PIA) -- The hot rays of the sun did not stop the eagerness and excitement of the 14 contingents composed of children from elementary and high school levels from all over the province to perform in the street dance competition, as part of the Naliyagan Festival, a six-day celebration of Agusan del Sur's founding anniversary. Because the dominant colors of the costumes of the natives of Agusan del Sur are yellow, red, and black, these are the colors worn by the performers...
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16Mar2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Mar. 16 (PIA) -- Transportation Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II will be the guest speaker during the full-member Regional Development Council (RDC) Caraga meeting today, March 16 at the Philippine Gateway Hotel, Surigao City. Roxas will discuss with the governors, city and municipal mayors, and members of the provincial boards of the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur and Surigao del Norte on measures to attain better b...
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02May2011BUTUAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) – Barangay officials play an important role in preventing violence against women and children (VAWC). Atty. Josefe Sorrera-Ty , in the weekly radio program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga, said, the basic form of governance starts in the barangay level, thus, the only group of people who can directly help the victims are the barangay officials. Specifically , Sorrera-Ty said the barangay officials can issue...
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01Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 1 (PIA) -– It’s all systems go for Caraga Region’s Department of Education (DepEd) as classes for school year 2012-2013 will open on Monday. According to Prof. Carol Niepes, DepEd-Caraga regional information officer, all the nine divisions of the region are ready and prepared for the opening of classes this Monday since the conduct of Brigada Eskwela last week was considered successful. To ensure an orderly opening of classes, Niepes said that a master list of officiall...
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16Nov2012by Susil D. Ragas SURIGAO CITY, Nov. 16 (PIA) – Local Rice and Corn Farmers in Surigao del Norte can soon avail the local financing and risk insurance program next year, through the Climate Change Adaptation Project (CCAP), said Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator Arturo Cruje. Cruje said that under the CCAP, farmers will have easy access to credit in support of the household’s crop production and alternative livelihood ventures, easy access to saving facilities and to formal ...
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09Feb2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Feb. 9 (PIA) -- The province of Surigao del Sur joined the 8th National Dental Health month celebration. Spearheaded by the Provincial Health Office (PHO), a fitting program was held at the Captiol Seminar Hall, this city on Tuesday with the theme, “Ngiping matatamis, ngiping malilinis, dala ay pag-asa, tunay na ligaya." Dentists coming from both the public and private sectors, especially members of the Philippine Dental Asso...
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09May2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, May 9 (PIA) -- Public school teachers in Surigao del Sur are undergoing training since last week in preparation for the implementation this coming school year of the K to 12 program of the national government. According to Imelda Falcon, information officer of the Department of Education (DepEd) Division Office here, this week’s turn is for secondary school teachers, who are in St. Paul University in Surigao City. She noted that last week’s occasion was set fo...
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15Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 15 (PIA) -- Nominations for the 2012 Search for Outstanding Volunteers is now officially open, said Venus Derequito, chief administrative officer of the regional office of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-Caraga during Wednesday’s meeting with member-agencies of the regional search committee. According to Derequito, the annual search will highlight and recognize the exemplary performance and dedication to service of Filipino volunteers in building stron...
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09Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 9 (PIA) -- Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) chairman and concurrent Regional Director of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Dr. Blanche Gobenciong recently warned public to be alert in times of disasters, especially during earthquake. This developed after the 6.9-magnitue quake jolted Negros Oriental and some areas of the Visayas region Monday noon where according to reports from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Man...
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13Jun2012TANDAG CITY, SURIGAO DEL SUR, June 13 (PIA) -- Preparations are underway for the 52nd Araw ng Surigao del Sur Anniversary celebration on June 19. With the theme “Journey Towards Progress: Moving on ahead!" the celebration will kick off on June 15 to pave the way for the many activities planned until the visit of Vice President Jejomar Binay as guest of honor, according to Governor Johnny Pimentel. The celebration will start with a sports parade and sportsfest. Major events include the ho...
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27Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 27 (PIA) -- A total of 17 runners from Caraga Region have qualified for the national finals during Sunday’s staging of the 35th Milo Marathon Butuan Elimination Race here. According to event organizers, 16 male runners made it to the national finals while one female also qualified in the biggest marathon ever staged in the country. Alvirg Busa, 24 years old topped the list in the male category who clocked at 1:15:08, which made him in a qualifying ...
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27Feb2012SURIGAO DEL SUR, Feb. 27 (PIA) -- The implementation of the Kasanayan para sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran (KKK), facilitated by the 29th Infantry Battalion under Col Henry Robinson, Jr. and in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) led by Dir Rey Cueva, gains support from the Local officials here. KKK is a Bayanihan project conducted by the Philippine army under the Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) of the Aquino Administratio...
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15Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 15 (PIA) -- The National Statistics Coordination Board (NSCB) is calling for entries from the Caraganon media practitioners for the 4th NSM Media Awards come October 2012. The NSM Media Awards is an annual search that recognizes the important role of media practitioners specifically reporters from broadcast, TV and radio; print; and online news service from both government and private media organizations who have made significant contributions in promoting, popularizing and us...
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26Feb2013SURIGAO DEL SUR, Feb. 26 (PIA) – Nescafe Philippines is set to launch in Tagbina town here on Wednesday, February 27 the Coffee Technologies and Funds to Fuel Economic Empowerment (CoFFEE) project, one of the company's latest programs thru Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The program aims to address the challenges facing smallholder coffee farmer in Mindanao provinces and serve as a viable development model for other important stakeholders to replicate, adapt, and scale up, according to a s...
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17Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 17 (PIA) -- The Association of Caraga Executives (ACE) and Rotary Club of Butuan turned-over the service vehicle to Balay Silonganan on Friday at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Caraga Regional Covered Court, this city. Rotary Club of Butuan President Sisinio Narisma together with 47th District Governor-Elect for District 3860 Peter “Perok” Rodriguez, Past President Victor Plaza, ACE President and Commission on Election (COMELEC) Caraga Regional Director...
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15Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- The city agriculturist office here has dispersed hundreds of tilapia fingerlings to fishpond operators and fisherfolks. City Agriculturist Engr. Bert Boca said around 500 tilapia fingerlings have been distributed to fishpond operators and fisherfolks aimed to sustain the livelihood program of the people here, in line with the aquaculture projects implemented by the city government. The official further said the program was also implemented to...
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05Mar2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Mar. 5 (PIA) -- The Provincial Blood Coordinating Council (PBCC), through the technical person of the Philippine Red Cross Agusan del Sur Chapter (PRC-AdS) presented last week the status PBCC’s performance in blood collection and usage for the year 2011. Julie Lapides, medical technologist of the PRC-AdS, presented that by December of 2011, the PBCC, together with the members of the team from the Provincial Health Office had collected 2,657 bags of 450 ml...
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05May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 5 (PIA) – The newly-installed Caraga fisherfolk regional director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has already assumed office after he was installed on May 2, 2012, in time with the opening of the month-long Farmers’ and Fisherfolks’ month celebration. During his first week in office, Marceliano Monato, a fisherfolk from Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur has visited fisherfolks from the provinces of the region to see for himself the needs of the fisherfol...
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02Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, Hunyo 2 (PIA) -– Buong lakas na sumusuporta ang Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) ng Caraga sa animal treatment package na inilunsad kamakailan ng ahensya sa sentral na tanggapan. Sinabi ni Parly Buyan, PhilHealth-Caraga regional information officer, sa ilalim ng rabies prevention and control program, sila ay handang magbigay tulong medikal sa mga miyembro ng PhilHealth na nakagat ng hayop kagaya ng aso, pusa, unggoy, alupihan, at iba pang makamandag na hayop. ...
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19Feb2013SURIGAO CITY, Feb. 19 -- The Speakers Bureau Team of the 30th Infantry (Python) Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army conducted recently a series of symposium to high school students of Tubod National High School, Timamana National High School and Alegria National High School, Surigao del Norte. The symposium focused on the roles and responsibilities of youth in peace and development; it also included lectures and interactive discussion on leadership development, moral values enhanc...
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01Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 1 (PIA) -- The Philippine Association of Water Districts, Inc. (PAWD) conducted its 33rd Annual Convention last February 8-10, 2012 with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District as host. Almost 1,500 participants from all over the Philippines joined in the annual confab which includes board of directors, general managers, WD Employees, exhibitors and sponsors. Among the highlights of the annual convention was the conduct of the National Level Contests na...
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17Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 17 (PIA) -- The regional office of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Caraga Region is set to train the department’s regional and provincial information officers on effective news writing in its continuing effort to provide public awareness and information of its thrusts and development. In a statement, DAR-Caraga Regional Director Faisar Mambuay said the training will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the DAR-Caraga Regional Office conference room. “The train...
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08Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 8 (PIA) -- To enlighten its members on the issue of the computation on basic and average monthly compensation which was reported to have been revised, Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Butuan branch manager Mamole Pangandaman on Friday said the formula for the computation of pension is still the same. Speaking before members of the Regional Development Council (RDC) during the council’s 71st meeting held in one of the local convention centers here, Pangandaman said ...
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02Jul2012SURIGAO CITY, Hulyo 2 (PIA) -- Gidawat sa Malacañang kagahapon Domingo ang lakang ni Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEBR) Secretary Ramon Paje sa pagpapha sa 31 ka mga opisyales sa DENR gikan sa ilang mga katungdanan gumikan sa kapakyas niini sa pagpakgang sa mga illegal activities sa ilang mga tagsa-tagsa ka mga erya. Sa press briefing sa radyo dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, si Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte miingon nga suportado sa gobyerno ang lakang ni Paje ug giaw...
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05May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 5 (PIA) -- To improve knowledge in handling legislative cases, the regional office of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) in Caraga will conduct the third batch of seminars for human resource management officers and legal officers of the different government agencies in the region on May 10 to 14. According to CSC-Caraga Regional Director Adams Torres, the revised rules on administrative cases in the Civil Service will be discussed to enlighten the participants on the new regula...
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