By Dominic I. Sanchez
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Displaced persons from the September siege urged Congress recently to prioritize the passage of the proposed Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) bill during a public inquiry on human rights situation in this city conducted by the House Committee on Human Rights led by its chair, Congressman Guillermo Romarate Jr. of the second district of Surigao del Norte.
“We urge the committee representatives and the Senate to please fast-track the passage of this IDP bill,” appealed Gamar Hassan, an IDP from barangay Rio Hondo.
Mr. Hassan shared in said gathering the difficulties and the trauma that he and his fellow residents have experienced during and even after the crisis. At the height of the skirmishes in September, they were not allowed to leave their barangays, and others who were supposed to bring them food were prevented from getting inside ground zero by the military. Mr. Hassan recalled that they were literally starving.
However, Task Force Zamboanga (TFZ) Commander Col. Andrelino Colina explained that safety of the residents was of paramount concern; hence they could not risk people moving in and out of ground zero at that time for fear of having them caught between the crossfire.
“We were lullabied by firefights,” Mr. Hassan recalls.
Yet, even after the last shots were fired, the IDPs’ plight continues. Almost five months since September 9, thousands of them are still homeless and suffering.
Mr. Hassan said that many IDPs at the evacuation centers have already died due to dehydration and other diseases because of the unfavorable sanitation and over-all situation there. He added that every night, the IDPs dream of returning home, but wake up to a sad reality - they are still at the evacuation centers.
Most of the IDPs from Rio Hondo have lost their homes, property and their only means of livelihood (seaweeds farming) to the fires and explosions that occurred during the height of the crisis. They have no home to go back to, and have no choice but to wait until the rehabilitation of their communities would be done – in approximately 18 months.
“Our homes, our personal belongings were not protected. We suspect that there might have been looting before the burning of the structures,” Mr. Hassan added.
Yesterday morning, Congressman Romarate along with Bayan Muna representative Carlos Zarate and Gabriella representative Luzviminda Ilagan, and local officials including Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar and Congressman Celso Lobregat visited ground zero, the evacuation centers and the temporary resettlement sites. “We saw with our own eyes the difficulties of the IDPs,” he said.
According to Congressman Romarate, the purpose of this inquiry is to aid the committee in crafting the law promoting the rights of IDPs and to address any lack of provisions in four bills on IDPs already filed (House Bills 239, 2247, 3003 and 3146, protection of internally displaced persons). “These rights include promotion and protection of their rights, access to basic necessities, protection from criminal offenses, freedom and right to liberty of movement, and others,” he said.
Congressman Romarate emphasized that there is a sense of urgency to the bill’s passage; it seeks to provide a remedy for the IDPs’ plight until they would already come back home.
“We need to gather as much information from the different agencies, stakeholders, and especially the IDPs themselves, which will be reinforcements for the bill,” said Congressman Romarate.
Present during the committee hearing were different government agencies including the Commission on Human Rights, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Interior and Local Government, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, representatives from civil society groups and the media. (PIA9)
Friday, January 31, 2014
Coconut industry to be developed in Zambo Norte
By Alfonso T.Ruda
DIPOLOG CITY - Considering
that Zamboanga del Norte is an agricultural province with coconut as its major
product, the provincial government and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)
have decided to join hands in developing the coconut industry in the province.
During
its recent regular session, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) has approved the
resolution sponsored by Board Member Crisologo Dicierdo seeking to grant authority
to Governor Roberto Y. Uy to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)-9, through its Regional Manager Ralph S.
Hamoy.
Under
the agreement, the provincial government is tasked to plant and propagate good
quality seednuts in the various nurseries of the province and identify the
farmer-recipients who will plant the seedlings.
On
the other hand, the obligation of the PCA is to pay P18 for every good quality
seednut grown at the various nurseries of the provincial government and pay P22
for every seednut planted and grown by the recipient coconut farmers in their
respective farms.
To ensure that all seednuts will
really grow healthy, the PCA will provide technical assistance to the coconut
farmers by giving them appropriate training on the proper and modern methods of
coconut farming.
The unified effort of the provincial
government and the PCA to plant coconut is part of the planting and replanting
program of the agency which aims to increase the farmers’ income and to restore
coconut industry as the top dollar-earning agricultural product of the country. (PIA9)
Zambo. Norte to extend P6-M financial aid to Tampilisan town
By Alfonso T. Ruda
DIPOLOG CITY - The provincial government of Zamboanga del Norte is set to extend P6-million assistance to Tampilisan town for the rehabilitation of the farm-to-market road from the Poblacion to Barangay New Dapitan and concreting of the road from the Poblacion to Barangay ZNAC of the said municipality.
This developed after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) unanimously approved the resolution filed by Board Member Crisologo Dicierdo authorizing Governor Roberto Y. Uy to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the municipal government of Tampilisan for the granting of P6-million assistance to the said municipality.
It was learned that the action of the provincial board was in response to the municipality’s Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Resolution No. 17-A series of 2013, seeking counterpart funds from the provincial government for the said project.
Under the MOA to be signed by Governor Uy and Tampilisan Mayor Angeles R. Carloto, the provincial government will extend P6 million financial assistance to Tampilisan as its counterpart for the road projects to be implemented by the Department of Agrarian Reform Communities Projects II (DAR-ARCP II).
The upgrading and rehabilitation cover the 3.9-kilometer road from the Poblacion to New Dapitan and the concreting of the 2.9-kilometer road from the Poblacion to barangay ZNAC.
To ensure transparency in the implementation of the project and disbursement of the fund, the provincial government has directed the recipient-municipality to submit regular liquidation reports of all its expenditures relative to the implementation of the projects. (PIA9)
DIPOLOG CITY - The provincial government of Zamboanga del Norte is set to extend P6-million assistance to Tampilisan town for the rehabilitation of the farm-to-market road from the Poblacion to Barangay New Dapitan and concreting of the road from the Poblacion to Barangay ZNAC of the said municipality.
This developed after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) unanimously approved the resolution filed by Board Member Crisologo Dicierdo authorizing Governor Roberto Y. Uy to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the municipal government of Tampilisan for the granting of P6-million assistance to the said municipality.
It was learned that the action of the provincial board was in response to the municipality’s Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Resolution No. 17-A series of 2013, seeking counterpart funds from the provincial government for the said project.
Under the MOA to be signed by Governor Uy and Tampilisan Mayor Angeles R. Carloto, the provincial government will extend P6 million financial assistance to Tampilisan as its counterpart for the road projects to be implemented by the Department of Agrarian Reform Communities Projects II (DAR-ARCP II).
The upgrading and rehabilitation cover the 3.9-kilometer road from the Poblacion to New Dapitan and the concreting of the 2.9-kilometer road from the Poblacion to barangay ZNAC.
To ensure transparency in the implementation of the project and disbursement of the fund, the provincial government has directed the recipient-municipality to submit regular liquidation reports of all its expenditures relative to the implementation of the projects. (PIA9)
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Jobseekers flock to STII jobs fair
By Emmanuel D. Taghoy
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – Some 180
jobseekers turned up on Saturday, January 25, for the jobs fair held at Sibugay
Technical Institute Incorporated (STII) in this municipality.
Graduating students, new graduates and other jobseekers
joined the said event, hoping to find employment from prospective employers.
The Jobs Fair, which is the first for the year 2014
before the graduation in March, was initiated by STII in collaboration with the
Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of the municipal government and the
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Office.
Around 13 establishments took part of the activity with
over 3,000 job vacancies both here in the province and abroad.
The participating establishments for local employment
are the DES Appliance Center, Tres Alaz, Rural Bank of Liloy, Taytay sa
Kauswagan, Katipunan Bank Incorporated, Surequick Marketing Incorporated and
Saint Peter with a total of 66 job vacancies.
For overseas employment, the participating
establishments are Joseline International Manpower Corporation (former PARAS),
Workgroup international Manpower Services Incorporated, Speed Continental
Employment Agency Incorporated, Alkhaleej International Manpower Services,
Nonstop Overseas Employment Corporation and Jenerick International Manpower
Incorporated with a total of 3,877 job vacancies.
Twenty female applicants were hired on the spot for
overseas employment after thorough evaluation of their documents,
qualification, experience, and education background.
Some of the jobs abroad include caregivers, drivers,
salesladies, service crews, private tutors, cleaners, waiters and waitresses,
automotive technicians, cashiers and many others.
Labor and Employment Officer III Hector L. Yap of
DOLE-Sibugay said in an interview with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) that
the event was only the beginning of the many other jobs fair that would be
conducted all over the province.
“Preparations were already made and dates were
scheduled for the series of Jobs Fair that will be conducted for the month of
February,” he disclosed.
Yap also said the conduct
of the jobs fair was a success. (PIA9)
DOT-9 conducts tourist reception, guiding techniques seminar in Dipolog
By Mary May A. Abellon
DIPOLOG CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT)-9 conducted a four-day seminar on Tourist Reception and Guiding Techniques last Jan. 22-25 at the Top Plaza Hotel here.
Designed to give knowledge and information to all local government units (LGUs) in Zamboanga del Norte about tourist operations, the training was attended by the stakeholders and “frontliners” of tourism industry from the cities of Dipolog and Dapitan, and the municipalities of Polanco, Sibutad, Roxas and Manukan.
The resource speakers explained to the participants the vital role of the local guides in the development and promotion of the tourism industry in their respective localities, as they serve as overseer, coordinator, timekeeper, shepherd, interpreter, presenter and caregiver.
As an overseer and timekeeper, the local guide should know the itinerary of the tourists and always keep in mind the time allotment for each item or travel destination.
He should provide information and other needs of the tourists like where will they go, where will they ride and where will they eat that is within their budget.
A local guide should also secure the safety and well-being of the tourists and should know the basic first aid in case of any adversities in the course of the tour.
Moreover, a local guide is the ideal person to narrate and explain to the guests about their customs and traditions including the introduction of their unique products to the guests.
“All this will result in the increase in income and employment in the locality,” a DOT-9 staff said. (PIA9)
DIPOLOG CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT)-9 conducted a four-day seminar on Tourist Reception and Guiding Techniques last Jan. 22-25 at the Top Plaza Hotel here.
Designed to give knowledge and information to all local government units (LGUs) in Zamboanga del Norte about tourist operations, the training was attended by the stakeholders and “frontliners” of tourism industry from the cities of Dipolog and Dapitan, and the municipalities of Polanco, Sibutad, Roxas and Manukan.
The resource speakers explained to the participants the vital role of the local guides in the development and promotion of the tourism industry in their respective localities, as they serve as overseer, coordinator, timekeeper, shepherd, interpreter, presenter and caregiver.
As an overseer and timekeeper, the local guide should know the itinerary of the tourists and always keep in mind the time allotment for each item or travel destination.
He should provide information and other needs of the tourists like where will they go, where will they ride and where will they eat that is within their budget.
A local guide should also secure the safety and well-being of the tourists and should know the basic first aid in case of any adversities in the course of the tour.
Moreover, a local guide is the ideal person to narrate and explain to the guests about their customs and traditions including the introduction of their unique products to the guests.
“All this will result in the increase in income and employment in the locality,” a DOT-9 staff said. (PIA9)
Dipolog celebrates 18th autism consciousness week
By Mary May A. Abellon
DIPOLOG CITY – The city government here joined the nation in a weeklong celebration of the 18th National Autism Consciousness Week last Jan. 19-25 with the theme, “Katuparan ng Karapatan ng Pilipinong may Autismo: Isulong mo, Ngayon Na!"
The weeklong observance was in pursuance of Proclamation No. 711 of 1996, declaring the third week of January as “Autism Consciousness Week,” aimed at promoting awareness and supportive environment among communities to enable autistic persons to live with dignity, function independently, and to contribute productively to society.
Evelia Maluto, Center for Children with Special Needs coordinator here, said that streamers were hung to make the public aware of the weeklong celebration.
The activity started off with a motorcade, participated in by children with autism and their parents, teachers and personnel tasked with the development and enhancement of children with special needs. This was followed by an opening program at the SPED Center covered court inside the Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School compound.
Art works and parlor games for children with special needs were held to give more color and meaning to the autism week celebration.
Maluto also disclosed that “Angels Walk and Touring” were also conducted “not only to promote autism awareness but to encourage environmental awareness as well.”
“In addition, we conducted hydrotherapy to children, like we did last year, not only to promote their well-being but also to build up camaraderie between and among them,” Maluto added. (PIA9)
DIPOLOG CITY – The city government here joined the nation in a weeklong celebration of the 18th National Autism Consciousness Week last Jan. 19-25 with the theme, “Katuparan ng Karapatan ng Pilipinong may Autismo: Isulong mo, Ngayon Na!"
The weeklong observance was in pursuance of Proclamation No. 711 of 1996, declaring the third week of January as “Autism Consciousness Week,” aimed at promoting awareness and supportive environment among communities to enable autistic persons to live with dignity, function independently, and to contribute productively to society.
Evelia Maluto, Center for Children with Special Needs coordinator here, said that streamers were hung to make the public aware of the weeklong celebration.
The activity started off with a motorcade, participated in by children with autism and their parents, teachers and personnel tasked with the development and enhancement of children with special needs. This was followed by an opening program at the SPED Center covered court inside the Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School compound.
Art works and parlor games for children with special needs were held to give more color and meaning to the autism week celebration.
Maluto also disclosed that “Angels Walk and Touring” were also conducted “not only to promote autism awareness but to encourage environmental awareness as well.”
“In addition, we conducted hydrotherapy to children, like we did last year, not only to promote their well-being but also to build up camaraderie between and among them,” Maluto added. (PIA9)
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Isabela City DepEd holds 1st Division Leadership Training for student leaders
By Rene V. Carbayas
ISABELA CITY, Basilan – High school student leaders gathered at Begang National High School this city for the first Division Leadership Training for Supreme Student Government (SSG) leaders on Jan. 24-25, 2014.
About 290 student leaders from the different high schools in Isabela City participated in a two-day event organized by the Association of Supreme Student Government Advisers (ASSGA) in cooperation with the city school division.
Two personnel from the Philippine Information Agency - Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-Tawi (PIA-ZBST) Information Center were key speaker-facilitators during the event. Information Center Manager Felipo Dave G. Malcampo lectured on Communication and Decision-Making as important life skills in leadership. He focused on the development of personhood and values clarification as vital components for effective communication and sound decision-making skills.
On the other hand, PIA-Basilan Field Officer Rene V. Carbayas led participants through workshops and structured learning activities to appreciate their roles as leaders in their respective schools, and their greater responsibility towards creating a society that is just and peaceful. He discussed the basic concepts of leadership and all other skills necessary for a young leader to develop.
The two-day training was participated in by the following schools: Basilan National High School, Isabela City National High School, Begang National High School, Tandung-Ahas National High School, Basilan National Nigh High School, Kumalarang National High School, Malamawi National High School, and Geras Integrated National High School.
Ibnutaha A. Abdurajak, DepEd EPS for Araling Panlipunan, said that the training aims “to lay down the groundwork for unity, cooperation, and harmony among schools, students and other stakeholders in the division.”
“This hopes to provide a venue where the participants can improve their leadership abilities to become quality members of the society where they belong, and to equip them with ideals and principles toward participative democracy,” he said.
The training also hopes to develop the student leaders’ skills to achieve quality education and leadership excellence as an ultimate tool in restructuring idling society. (PIA9)
About 290 student leaders from the different high schools in Isabela City participated in a two-day event organized by the Association of Supreme Student Government Advisers (ASSGA) in cooperation with the city school division.
Two personnel from the Philippine Information Agency - Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-Tawi (PIA-ZBST) Information Center were key speaker-facilitators during the event. Information Center Manager Felipo Dave G. Malcampo lectured on Communication and Decision-Making as important life skills in leadership. He focused on the development of personhood and values clarification as vital components for effective communication and sound decision-making skills.
On the other hand, PIA-Basilan Field Officer Rene V. Carbayas led participants through workshops and structured learning activities to appreciate their roles as leaders in their respective schools, and their greater responsibility towards creating a society that is just and peaceful. He discussed the basic concepts of leadership and all other skills necessary for a young leader to develop.
The two-day training was participated in by the following schools: Basilan National High School, Isabela City National High School, Begang National High School, Tandung-Ahas National High School, Basilan National Nigh High School, Kumalarang National High School, Malamawi National High School, and Geras Integrated National High School.
Ibnutaha A. Abdurajak, DepEd EPS for Araling Panlipunan, said that the training aims “to lay down the groundwork for unity, cooperation, and harmony among schools, students and other stakeholders in the division.”
“This hopes to provide a venue where the participants can improve their leadership abilities to become quality members of the society where they belong, and to equip them with ideals and principles toward participative democracy,” he said.
The training also hopes to develop the student leaders’ skills to achieve quality education and leadership excellence as an ultimate tool in restructuring idling society. (PIA9)
First round of DILG’s BNEO training kicks off in Sibugay
By Emmanuel D. Taghoy
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – Newly elected barangay officials as well as barangay secretaries and treasurers from Mabuhay town in Zamboanga Sibugay have undergone Barangay Newly Elected Officials (BNEO) orientation conducted by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Zamboanga Sibugay at Roderic’s Hotel and Resort here on Jan. 22-24.
The BNEO 2013 of the DILG is a term-based program that tackles the whole gamut of barangay governance. It provides guidance in ensuring smooth transition, conduct of orientation course, planning, citizenship building, performance management, specialized courses, and awards and incentives.
Its objective is to facilitate the smooth transition of power and authorities from the outgoing to the incoming barangay officials, enhance the competencies of barangay officials in performing their mandated tasks and responsibilities and harness the participation of citizens as major partners in local development.
The methodology of the orientation includes, Radio Aralan, Face to Face Training, Webinar and Coaching Mentoring.
DILG Provincial Director Arnel F. Gudio in an interview with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) said the very objective of the program plays a big role in the development and progress of every barangays wherein the outgoing officials would be able to turn-over their on-going projects, long term plans to the incoming officials to secure continuous development.
At the last day of the training, the participants were required, as their outputs, to formulate their respective Barangay Agenda for Governance and Development (BAGAD).
Gudio said the barangay officials from far municipalities like those from the three island municipalities would be housed in the venue.
“The venues should supposedly be in their respective municipalities but since some municipalities don’t have enough space for the venue, we conduct the orientation here in Ipil,” Gudio explained.
He also pointed out that the orientation has been a consistent activity of the DILG over the past years after each election.
As of this writing, an orientation has been going on for the barangay officials of Buug town. The three-day orientation-workshops will run until March 2014 to cover all barangays in the entire province. (PIA9)
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – Newly elected barangay officials as well as barangay secretaries and treasurers from Mabuhay town in Zamboanga Sibugay have undergone Barangay Newly Elected Officials (BNEO) orientation conducted by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Zamboanga Sibugay at Roderic’s Hotel and Resort here on Jan. 22-24.
The BNEO 2013 of the DILG is a term-based program that tackles the whole gamut of barangay governance. It provides guidance in ensuring smooth transition, conduct of orientation course, planning, citizenship building, performance management, specialized courses, and awards and incentives.
Its objective is to facilitate the smooth transition of power and authorities from the outgoing to the incoming barangay officials, enhance the competencies of barangay officials in performing their mandated tasks and responsibilities and harness the participation of citizens as major partners in local development.
The methodology of the orientation includes, Radio Aralan, Face to Face Training, Webinar and Coaching Mentoring.
DILG Provincial Director Arnel F. Gudio in an interview with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) said the very objective of the program plays a big role in the development and progress of every barangays wherein the outgoing officials would be able to turn-over their on-going projects, long term plans to the incoming officials to secure continuous development.
At the last day of the training, the participants were required, as their outputs, to formulate their respective Barangay Agenda for Governance and Development (BAGAD).
Gudio said the barangay officials from far municipalities like those from the three island municipalities would be housed in the venue.
“The venues should supposedly be in their respective municipalities but since some municipalities don’t have enough space for the venue, we conduct the orientation here in Ipil,” Gudio explained.
He also pointed out that the orientation has been a consistent activity of the DILG over the past years after each election.
As of this writing, an orientation has been going on for the barangay officials of Buug town. The three-day orientation-workshops will run until March 2014 to cover all barangays in the entire province. (PIA9)
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BFAR issues Red Tide advisory for Zambo Sibugay, other areas
By Alma L. Tingcang
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay - “For the first
time, Zamboanga Sibugay has experienced red tide occurrence.”
This was the statement of
Provincial Fishery Officer Estrella C. Macapobre, who said the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has issued a Red Tide advisory, warning
the public to refrain from eating, gathering or harvesting, and marketing
shellfish from Sibuguey Bay.
The BFAR issued the
Shellfish ban advisory on Jan. 13, 2014 after a series of tests on shellfishes
from the island municipality of Mabuhay where the agency first received a
report of sea water discoloration in Dec. 2013.
Macapobre said the advisory might take several months
or even years to be in effect until such time that shellfish toxicity level
shall have gone down below the regulatory limit.
To this end, BFAR will
launch an orientation on red tide occurrence come Feb. 11-13, leading to the
creation of a Task Force for the 16
municipalities of Zamboanga Sibugay province.
The three-day orientation,
which will be attended by Ipil Provincial Fisheries Officers (PFO), local
government units (LGUs) technicians and personnel will have actual field work and establishment
of sampling points in Sibuguey Bay, as well as the signing of MOA by the municipal mayors.
Macapobre said that this
initiative of the BFAR is part of their continuing Information, Education and
Communication campaign (IEC), adding that “updating the public is vital especially
in cases like red tide because it involves human life.”
“If there would be large
quantity intake of shellfish which is positive for paralytic poison, it might
cause death depending on the person’s body resistance,” Ms. Macapobre
explained.
In addition, she said that
fish, squids, shrimps and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that
they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and
intestines are removed before cooking.
The shellfish advisory
also includes Dumanguillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur and Bataan coastal waters
of Mariveles, Limay, Orion, Pilar, Balanga, Orani, Abucay and Samal which
tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison beyond the regulatory limit.
(PIA9)
Monday, January 27, 2014
DILG holds BNEO seminar-workshop
By Claro A. Lanipa
BAYOG, Zamboanga del Sur – To make the newly elected barangay officials effective and efficient in performing their duties and responsibilities, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in coordination with the municipal government here and the Liga ng mga Barangay has scheduled a series of seminar-workshops to be conducted from Jan. 20-29, 2014 at the Glupa Gulian Agro-Tourism Park, Barangay Kahayagan this town.
Dubbed “seminar-workshop for Barangay Newly Elected Officials (BNEO),” the activity would be conducted in three batches of barangay leaders from the 28 barangays in the municipality with topics on effective leadership, personality development, and full disclosure policy and seal of good housekeeping.
Resource speakers include Mayor Leonardo Babasa Jr. who would talk on effective leadership; Emma Albarico, chief, Local Government Capability Development Division (LGCDD) of DILG-9 on personality development; Dumalinao town Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) Johanne Rodrigo and Pitogo town MLGOO Alfredo Angon on full disclosure policy/seal of good housekeeping.
The municipal government department heads are also assigned to discuss barangay budgeting, finance, treasury issues and concerns, barangay development planning, health program, barangay disaster risk reduction and management, and solid waste management program.
The participants would also be taught basic barangay legislation by Tony Amor while Dr. Minda S. Castillo of the Department of Education (DepED) would apprise them of certain education programs.
The last day of the training would be devoted to the formulation of Barangay Agenda for Governance and Development (BAGAD) Formulation with MLGOO Mario Baterna of this municipality as facilitator.
Barangays Bantal, Balukbahan, Balumbonan, Canoayan, Canacon, Datagan, Deporehan, Liba, Matin-ao and Sigacad made up the first batch of training participants while the second batch came from barangays Baking, Camp Blessing, Dagum, Dimalinao, Kanipaan, Matun-og, Supon, Pulang Bato and San Isidro.
The third batch comprises barangays Bobuan, Damit, Depase, Depore, Dipili, Lamare, Poblacion, Salawagan and Kahayagan. (FPG/CAL/PIA-9 with report from Bernadine Gabawan, MIO-Bayog)
Dubbed “seminar-workshop for Barangay Newly Elected Officials (BNEO),” the activity would be conducted in three batches of barangay leaders from the 28 barangays in the municipality with topics on effective leadership, personality development, and full disclosure policy and seal of good housekeeping.
Resource speakers include Mayor Leonardo Babasa Jr. who would talk on effective leadership; Emma Albarico, chief, Local Government Capability Development Division (LGCDD) of DILG-9 on personality development; Dumalinao town Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) Johanne Rodrigo and Pitogo town MLGOO Alfredo Angon on full disclosure policy/seal of good housekeeping.
The municipal government department heads are also assigned to discuss barangay budgeting, finance, treasury issues and concerns, barangay development planning, health program, barangay disaster risk reduction and management, and solid waste management program.
The participants would also be taught basic barangay legislation by Tony Amor while Dr. Minda S. Castillo of the Department of Education (DepED) would apprise them of certain education programs.
The last day of the training would be devoted to the formulation of Barangay Agenda for Governance and Development (BAGAD) Formulation with MLGOO Mario Baterna of this municipality as facilitator.
Barangays Bantal, Balukbahan, Balumbonan, Canoayan, Canacon, Datagan, Deporehan, Liba, Matin-ao and Sigacad made up the first batch of training participants while the second batch came from barangays Baking, Camp Blessing, Dagum, Dimalinao, Kanipaan, Matun-og, Supon, Pulang Bato and San Isidro.
The third batch comprises barangays Bobuan, Damit, Depase, Depore, Dipili, Lamare, Poblacion, Salawagan and Kahayagan. (FPG/CAL/PIA-9 with report from Bernadine Gabawan, MIO-Bayog)
TDPC essential partner in promoting peace and security, says military official
By Gideon C. Corgue
PAGADIAN CITY – “The Tabak Defense Press Corps (TDPC) is a vital partner in the promotion of peace and prosperity in our area of responsibility.”
This was the statement of Capt. Jefferson Somera, outgoing Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO) chief, during the election of TPDC officers for calendar year 2014-2015 held recently at the regional office of Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in this city.
“Without them the programs and activities of the 1ID will not be materialized,” he said adding “the TPDC has greatly contributed to the successful implementation of the division’s successful implementation of its programs especially the Internal Peace Security Plan or ‘BAYANIHAN’ campaign of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).”
“We are certain that the Philippine Army could not effectively implement its programs sans active support and cooperation of TDPC,” Somera said quoting 1st Infantry Tabak division commander MajGen. Felicito Virgilio Trinidad Jr. as saying.
Somera also received a plaque of commendation from outgoing TPDC President Leah Agonoy in recognition of his unwavering and steadfast support to the organization during his incumbency as DPAO chief since April 2013.
Agonoy said the TDPC commended Somera for his admirable leadership as DPAO chief and for strengthening relationship between 1ID and TDPC by providing assistance in doing coverage of various events, conducting live interviews, disseminating press releases, holding sports fest, fellowship gatherings, etc.
“This is the first time that TDPC gave a commendation to DPAO chief. We hope that the award will serve as an inspiration for him to improve his performance in the Philippine Army,” Agonoy emphatically said.
TFDP Director Vic del Pilar said the group was impressed with Somera’s leadership in that what he had done to the group was unsurpassed. “He always listened to our suggestions and he acted swiftly on our problems,” del Pilar stressed.
Somera has served the 1ID for about eight years and six months and is now reassigned at 5th ID at Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM).
Meanwhile, the newly elected TDPC officers were: President – Ellen C. Ajijul (GMA7-ZamPen), vice president for electronic media – Jeesrel Himang (dxWO) , vice president for broadcast – Joan Guangco (dxBZ), Vice Pesident for Print - Charnyl Albararacin (Hardline News), Secretary – Gideon Corgue (PIA9) and Board of Directors: Noemi Edaga (PIA9), Vic Del Pilar (Hardline News), Albert Sumalpong (dxBZ), Audee Hampong (GMA7-Zampen) and Leah Agonoy -(City Press Bureau)
The officers will take their oath on Feb. 15 before Major General Felicito Virgilio Trinidad Jr. at the 1st Infantry Tabak Division headquarters, Camp Major Cesar Sang-an, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. (PIA9)
This was the statement of Capt. Jefferson Somera, outgoing Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO) chief, during the election of TPDC officers for calendar year 2014-2015 held recently at the regional office of Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in this city.
“Without them the programs and activities of the 1ID will not be materialized,” he said adding “the TPDC has greatly contributed to the successful implementation of the division’s successful implementation of its programs especially the Internal Peace Security Plan or ‘BAYANIHAN’ campaign of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).”
“We are certain that the Philippine Army could not effectively implement its programs sans active support and cooperation of TDPC,” Somera said quoting 1st Infantry Tabak division commander MajGen. Felicito Virgilio Trinidad Jr. as saying.
Somera also received a plaque of commendation from outgoing TPDC President Leah Agonoy in recognition of his unwavering and steadfast support to the organization during his incumbency as DPAO chief since April 2013.
Agonoy said the TDPC commended Somera for his admirable leadership as DPAO chief and for strengthening relationship between 1ID and TDPC by providing assistance in doing coverage of various events, conducting live interviews, disseminating press releases, holding sports fest, fellowship gatherings, etc.
“This is the first time that TDPC gave a commendation to DPAO chief. We hope that the award will serve as an inspiration for him to improve his performance in the Philippine Army,” Agonoy emphatically said.
TFDP Director Vic del Pilar said the group was impressed with Somera’s leadership in that what he had done to the group was unsurpassed. “He always listened to our suggestions and he acted swiftly on our problems,” del Pilar stressed.
Somera has served the 1ID for about eight years and six months and is now reassigned at 5th ID at Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM).
Meanwhile, the newly elected TDPC officers were: President – Ellen C. Ajijul (GMA7-ZamPen), vice president for electronic media – Jeesrel Himang (dxWO) , vice president for broadcast – Joan Guangco (dxBZ), Vice Pesident for Print - Charnyl Albararacin (Hardline News), Secretary – Gideon Corgue (PIA9) and Board of Directors: Noemi Edaga (PIA9), Vic Del Pilar (Hardline News), Albert Sumalpong (dxBZ), Audee Hampong (GMA7-Zampen) and Leah Agonoy -(City Press Bureau)
The officers will take their oath on Feb. 15 before Major General Felicito Virgilio Trinidad Jr. at the 1st Infantry Tabak Division headquarters, Camp Major Cesar Sang-an, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. (PIA9)
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