Gideon C. Corgue
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Engr. Allan Rommel Labayog, station chief of Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS9) admonishes the public to be ready at all times in case disaster strikes.
Labayog was one of the resource speakers in the 2-day Trainors’ Training on Advocacy for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation at the Seafood House, San Roque, Zamboanga City on September 4-5, 2014 hosted by PIA.
The PHIVOLCS chief, who lectured on earthquake and preparedness said PHIVOLCS has recorded deadliest and most powerful earthquakes in the country, of which 60 percent come from Mindanao.
He enumerated the very destructive earthquakes that hit Mindanao particularly in Zamboanga Peninsula during the 16th and 18th centuries which caused countless damage to lives and properties.
Labayog said an average of 20 earthquakes occur everyday.
With this scenario, he said the public should undertake preventive measures to avoid economic and human losses should disaster occur.
“I encourage the people to be always ready and take proactive measures,” he quoted, and advised the public to know the hazard zone, safe zone, strictly follow structural and building code, implement safe construction practices, prepare emergency plan, conduct information and education campaign on disaster preparedness and drills in communities.
By doing so, we can safeguard the well-being of citizens and prevent
loss of lives and properties. “Remember that the BIG one is just ahead so let’s make everyday a disaster day,” Labayog cautioned.
In closing, he quoted a popular phrase of Christian writer and theologian Jimm Wallis, “sometimes it takes a natural disaster to reveal a social disaster.”
The training was participated by DSWD, DepEd, non-government organizations and barangay officials to capacitate them to be active advocates on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Monday, September 8, 2014
DepEd, DSWD, NGOs formulate advocacy plan for climate change adaptation
By Dominic I. Sanchez
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Newly-trained climate change mitigation advocates coming from government and non-government institutions here have drafted an action plan to address community issues related to disaster preparedness after a trainors’ training on advocacy sponsored by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) on September 4-5.
Participants, including Pantawid Pamilya city links from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), teachers from the Department of Education (DepEd), non-government organization workers, and some barangay representatives consolidated their individual plans consisting of activities aimed to raise awareness of the sense of urgency in addressing people’s apathy towards climate change and its looming effects.
“Climate change mitigation and adaptation advocacy is not new,” said Rene Carbayas, PIA Basilan field officer. “However, we are making the campaign stronger, hopefully to address apathy. This is now an urgent issue.”
On the part of the DSWD, what they learned from the training would be re-echoed to their district inter-agency committee for wider dissemination.
They will be incorporating modules on disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation with Family Development Sessions for the Pantawid beneficiaries, especially those living in hazard-prone communities.
DepEd will conduct a wide-scale information dissemination campaign for all public school teachers in the district, and shall formulate a school-based disaster risk reduction management plan.
Silsilah, a non-government organization aims to address the degradation of natural resources, illegal mining, and illegal fishing and quarrying through coordination and linkage with government agencies and LGUs.
The Social Action Center (SAC) will also be advocating climate change mitigation measures to the parishioners and basic ecclesiastical communities (BECs).
The Zamboanga-Basilan Integrated Development Alliance (ZABIDA) will engage barangays for climate change mitigation and disaster preparedness through meetings, among others.
“Climate change is an urgent issue. But we have very limited resources, that is why we have conducted this training to have force multipliers in the communities,” said PIA-Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-Tawi information center manager Dave Malcampo.
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Newly-trained climate change mitigation advocates coming from government and non-government institutions here have drafted an action plan to address community issues related to disaster preparedness after a trainors’ training on advocacy sponsored by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) on September 4-5.
Participants, including Pantawid Pamilya city links from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), teachers from the Department of Education (DepEd), non-government organization workers, and some barangay representatives consolidated their individual plans consisting of activities aimed to raise awareness of the sense of urgency in addressing people’s apathy towards climate change and its looming effects.
“Climate change mitigation and adaptation advocacy is not new,” said Rene Carbayas, PIA Basilan field officer. “However, we are making the campaign stronger, hopefully to address apathy. This is now an urgent issue.”
On the part of the DSWD, what they learned from the training would be re-echoed to their district inter-agency committee for wider dissemination.
They will be incorporating modules on disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation with Family Development Sessions for the Pantawid beneficiaries, especially those living in hazard-prone communities.
DepEd will conduct a wide-scale information dissemination campaign for all public school teachers in the district, and shall formulate a school-based disaster risk reduction management plan.
Silsilah, a non-government organization aims to address the degradation of natural resources, illegal mining, and illegal fishing and quarrying through coordination and linkage with government agencies and LGUs.
The Social Action Center (SAC) will also be advocating climate change mitigation measures to the parishioners and basic ecclesiastical communities (BECs).
The Zamboanga-Basilan Integrated Development Alliance (ZABIDA) will engage barangays for climate change mitigation and disaster preparedness through meetings, among others.
“Climate change is an urgent issue. But we have very limited resources, that is why we have conducted this training to have force multipliers in the communities,” said PIA-Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-Tawi information center manager Dave Malcampo.
Friday, September 5, 2014
PIA, DENR to launch Climate Change Advocacy Campaign in Tawi-Tawi
By Franklin P. Gumapon
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A group of personnel of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-9 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-9 will leave today for the province of Tawi-Tawi to formally launch the Climate Change Advocacy Campaign (CCAC) in this southernmost part of the country.
In a pre-departure meeting held here last night, it was learned that the Protected Area Management Board (PMAB) would also be holding a meeting at the Turtle Islands in Tawi-Tawi.
Aside from the CCAC launching, Mr. Cidur Julsadjiri of the DENR-9’s Protected Area and Wildlife Division (PAWD) said, a CCAC forum will also be also conducted to the students in Taganak Island.
Also joining the group to the Turtle Islands are representatives of the Biodiversity Management Office (BMO), Turtle Conservation Society of the Philippines (TCSP) and Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
A naval boat will take them from Bongao town, the capital of Tawi-Tawi province, to Taganak Island where a CCAC billboard will be erected. They will be back to Zamboanga City on Sept. 10.
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A group of personnel of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-9 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-9 will leave today for the province of Tawi-Tawi to formally launch the Climate Change Advocacy Campaign (CCAC) in this southernmost part of the country.
In a pre-departure meeting held here last night, it was learned that the Protected Area Management Board (PMAB) would also be holding a meeting at the Turtle Islands in Tawi-Tawi.
Aside from the CCAC launching, Mr. Cidur Julsadjiri of the DENR-9’s Protected Area and Wildlife Division (PAWD) said, a CCAC forum will also be also conducted to the students in Taganak Island.
Also joining the group to the Turtle Islands are representatives of the Biodiversity Management Office (BMO), Turtle Conservation Society of the Philippines (TCSP) and Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
A naval boat will take them from Bongao town, the capital of Tawi-Tawi province, to Taganak Island where a CCAC billboard will be erected. They will be back to Zamboanga City on Sept. 10.
Pool of climate change advocates trained
By Dominic I. Sanchez
ZAMBOANGA CITY – In an effort to further advocate the need for communities to be prepared for the looming effects of climate change, the Philippine Information Agency – Zamboanga-BasilanSulu-Tawi-Tawi Information Center (PIA-ZamBaSulTa) conducted a two-day trainers’ training on advocacy for climate change adaptation and mitigation on Sept. 4-5 at the Zamboanga Seafood House here.
Participants include city links from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), teachers from the Department of Education (DepEd), a representative from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and staff from non-government organizations including Zabida, Silsilah Dialogue Movement, Social Action Center, and some representatives of barangay local government units.
PIA-ZamBaSulTa Manager Dave Malcampo emphasized that “although climate change adaptation advocacy is not new, there is an impending need to strengthen advocacy efforts to address public apathy towards this phenomenon.”
“We have limited resources. This is why we are conducting this training to multiply our efforts through the participants as advocates. They can relay the advocacy to their own clients in the communities,” Malcampo asserted.
Prior to the workshops, speakers including Office of Civil Defense (OCD-9) Regional Director Emilia Julhajan, PAGASA-9 chief Maribel Enriquez, and PHIVOLCS chief Engr. Allan Labayog gave short talks on climate change adaptation and disaster preparedness. Zamboanga City Assistant Administrator Dr. Elmeir Apolinario also the head of the ad interim City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee (CDRRMC) joined in the subsequent open forum, sharing the local government’s proactive stance in disaster preparedness and mitigation. Apolinario underscored the need for community involvement in this campaign.
“It is better to spend one peso to be prepared than ten pesos to respond (to disasters),” Apolinario said, highlighting the importance of being prepared in order to mitigate the effects.
Meanwhile, Engineer Labayog emphasized to the participants that “there is no time to waste to be prepared.”
“Preparedness for calamities is an everyday activity, which involves every one of us,” Labayog emphasized.
ZAMBOANGA CITY – In an effort to further advocate the need for communities to be prepared for the looming effects of climate change, the Philippine Information Agency – Zamboanga-BasilanSulu-Tawi-Tawi Information Center (PIA-ZamBaSulTa) conducted a two-day trainers’ training on advocacy for climate change adaptation and mitigation on Sept. 4-5 at the Zamboanga Seafood House here.
Participants include city links from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), teachers from the Department of Education (DepEd), a representative from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and staff from non-government organizations including Zabida, Silsilah Dialogue Movement, Social Action Center, and some representatives of barangay local government units.
PIA-ZamBaSulTa Manager Dave Malcampo emphasized that “although climate change adaptation advocacy is not new, there is an impending need to strengthen advocacy efforts to address public apathy towards this phenomenon.”
“We have limited resources. This is why we are conducting this training to multiply our efforts through the participants as advocates. They can relay the advocacy to their own clients in the communities,” Malcampo asserted.
Prior to the workshops, speakers including Office of Civil Defense (OCD-9) Regional Director Emilia Julhajan, PAGASA-9 chief Maribel Enriquez, and PHIVOLCS chief Engr. Allan Labayog gave short talks on climate change adaptation and disaster preparedness. Zamboanga City Assistant Administrator Dr. Elmeir Apolinario also the head of the ad interim City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee (CDRRMC) joined in the subsequent open forum, sharing the local government’s proactive stance in disaster preparedness and mitigation. Apolinario underscored the need for community involvement in this campaign.
“It is better to spend one peso to be prepared than ten pesos to respond (to disasters),” Apolinario said, highlighting the importance of being prepared in order to mitigate the effects.
Meanwhile, Engineer Labayog emphasized to the participants that “there is no time to waste to be prepared.”
“Preparedness for calamities is an everyday activity, which involves every one of us,” Labayog emphasized.
Mass immunization vs measles, polio kicks off in Sibugay
By: Emmanuel D. Taghoy
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Zamboanga Sibugay Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) on Monday, Sept.1, gave free shots of measles rubella and oral polio vaccine to children aged 0-59 months old, as the Department of Health (DOH) launched a nationwide mass immunization campaign against these diseases.
The IPHO mobile team together with some personnel from the Department of Health (DOH)-9 went to the municipalities of Tungawan, Ipil, Naga, Kabasalan, Siay and Buug to ensure the implementation of the program.
According to Dr. Ulysses J. Chiong, provincial health officer, the advocacy campaign was designed to interrupt transmission of measles and rubella and to protect the population from the consequences of importation of wild poliovirus.
“This also aims to immunize those who weren’t able to receive polio and measles shots before,” said Dr. Chiong.
The DOH and the IPHO sought to cover all the 16 municipalities of Zamboanga Sibugay province.
“We can be very effective in this advocacy campaign with the help of parents,” stressed Dr. Chiong.
Children, aged 9 months to 59 months (around five years old) will be vaccinated for measles-rubella, while children from birth to five years will also be given oral polio vaccine.
Chiong encouraged the parents especially the mothers with children belonging to the above age bracket to have their children immunized.
Parents may bring their children to the nearest health centers around the province starting September 1-30.
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Zamboanga Sibugay Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) on Monday, Sept.1, gave free shots of measles rubella and oral polio vaccine to children aged 0-59 months old, as the Department of Health (DOH) launched a nationwide mass immunization campaign against these diseases.
The IPHO mobile team together with some personnel from the Department of Health (DOH)-9 went to the municipalities of Tungawan, Ipil, Naga, Kabasalan, Siay and Buug to ensure the implementation of the program.
According to Dr. Ulysses J. Chiong, provincial health officer, the advocacy campaign was designed to interrupt transmission of measles and rubella and to protect the population from the consequences of importation of wild poliovirus.
“This also aims to immunize those who weren’t able to receive polio and measles shots before,” said Dr. Chiong.
The DOH and the IPHO sought to cover all the 16 municipalities of Zamboanga Sibugay province.
“We can be very effective in this advocacy campaign with the help of parents,” stressed Dr. Chiong.
Children, aged 9 months to 59 months (around five years old) will be vaccinated for measles-rubella, while children from birth to five years will also be given oral polio vaccine.
Chiong encouraged the parents especially the mothers with children belonging to the above age bracket to have their children immunized.
Parents may bring their children to the nearest health centers around the province starting September 1-30.
Dipolog police station hurdles PGS ‘Initiation Stage’
By Mary May A. Abellon
DIPOLOG CITY – The City Police Station here recently received a Performance Governance System (PGS) certification for passing the initiation stage of the program.
PGS serves as the foundation for the said police station to evaluate its performance and to set its direction toward achieving its ultimate vision of making the city a safer place to live, work, travel and do business.
“The hardships in achieving our goal is not really a challenge but rather an intangible evidence of our brave heart and vision of having a world-class police station by the year 2030,” said PSupt. Ranie P. Hachuela, the city police chief, before the City Advisory Council (CAC).
This program started during the leadership of former city police chief PSupt. Joven R. Parcon, and is being continued by PSupt. Hachuela.
The city police station with its 116 police officers has adopted the PNP PATROL (Peace and order Agenda on Transformation and upholding the Rule Of Law) Plan 2030 as basis of its PGS, which requires the identification and realization of administrative and operational flaws including the personal, professional and technical constraints.
As part of the initiation stage and to push for the implementation of the PATROL Plan, the Technical Working Group (TWG), City Police Strategy Management Unit (CPSMU) and CAC were created and organized.
The CAC is a special multi-sectoral body that serves as a consultative and advisory arm to evaluate operational strategies and administrative processes, and to recommend plans and programs aimed at improving police services to the community.
DIPOLOG CITY – The City Police Station here recently received a Performance Governance System (PGS) certification for passing the initiation stage of the program.
PGS serves as the foundation for the said police station to evaluate its performance and to set its direction toward achieving its ultimate vision of making the city a safer place to live, work, travel and do business.
“The hardships in achieving our goal is not really a challenge but rather an intangible evidence of our brave heart and vision of having a world-class police station by the year 2030,” said PSupt. Ranie P. Hachuela, the city police chief, before the City Advisory Council (CAC).
This program started during the leadership of former city police chief PSupt. Joven R. Parcon, and is being continued by PSupt. Hachuela.
The city police station with its 116 police officers has adopted the PNP PATROL (Peace and order Agenda on Transformation and upholding the Rule Of Law) Plan 2030 as basis of its PGS, which requires the identification and realization of administrative and operational flaws including the personal, professional and technical constraints.
As part of the initiation stage and to push for the implementation of the PATROL Plan, the Technical Working Group (TWG), City Police Strategy Management Unit (CPSMU) and CAC were created and organized.
The CAC is a special multi-sectoral body that serves as a consultative and advisory arm to evaluate operational strategies and administrative processes, and to recommend plans and programs aimed at improving police services to the community.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Zambo IDP students undergo ‘healing through art’
By Dominic I. Sanchez
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Internationally renowned artists are now conducting a “fun art workshop” at the City Coliseum in Tetuan to about 300 elementary and high school students who were displaced during last year’s siege here.
The workshop began Aug. 29, and will culminate on Sept. 8, a day prior to the siege anniversary.
Rameer Tawasil, a Zamboangueno artist who has won recognition in other countries as a distinguished painter and Franco Joaquim, a Macau-based artist, are the lead facilitators.
“There will be a two-hour session for the pupils in one day for ten days,” said Tawasil. “Through art, they will learn how to express feelings, and in the process, their confidence will be built back.”
Earlier, Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has emphasized that the siege anniversary will be commemorated through healing and confidence building among the internally-displaced persons (IDPs). The art workshop was borne out of the need to heal the unseen wounds of the IDPs after being victims of the siege, where lives and property were lost on a huge scale.
According to Tawasil, after the workshop, the outputs of the students will be auctioned to businessmen, including foreigners. “The proceeds of this will go back to the students and for the city’s development,” he said.
“An exhibit will be held on the siege anniversary on September 9,” Tawasil said.
The workshop is a project of the members of the Zamboanga Communications Working Group (CWG), including various international humanitarian partners.
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Internationally renowned artists are now conducting a “fun art workshop” at the City Coliseum in Tetuan to about 300 elementary and high school students who were displaced during last year’s siege here.
The workshop began Aug. 29, and will culminate on Sept. 8, a day prior to the siege anniversary.
Rameer Tawasil, a Zamboangueno artist who has won recognition in other countries as a distinguished painter and Franco Joaquim, a Macau-based artist, are the lead facilitators.
“There will be a two-hour session for the pupils in one day for ten days,” said Tawasil. “Through art, they will learn how to express feelings, and in the process, their confidence will be built back.”
Earlier, Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has emphasized that the siege anniversary will be commemorated through healing and confidence building among the internally-displaced persons (IDPs). The art workshop was borne out of the need to heal the unseen wounds of the IDPs after being victims of the siege, where lives and property were lost on a huge scale.
According to Tawasil, after the workshop, the outputs of the students will be auctioned to businessmen, including foreigners. “The proceeds of this will go back to the students and for the city’s development,” he said.
“An exhibit will be held on the siege anniversary on September 9,” Tawasil said.
The workshop is a project of the members of the Zamboanga Communications Working Group (CWG), including various international humanitarian partners.
Climate change draws barangay info officers’ attention
by Rene V. Carbayas
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan – The issues of climate change or global warming are now getting the attention of the barangay officials and barangay information officers, as they discover its impending impact on the lives of the people of this city.
In an information campaign on climate change, coconut scale insect infestation, and solid waste management program here last Aug. 26, the barangay information officers identified some issues and concerns that contribute to or reduce the impact of climate change.
After listening to lectures and video presentations, the participants identified in a small group discussion the issues on the problem of improper garbage disposals, poor sewerage system, sand quarrying, and illegal logging as among those concerns that may put the city at high risk and vulnerable to climate change.
City Administrator Danilo V. Alvaro said that 20 years ago typhoons seldom passed through the island. “Mindanao was a very safe place because we were seldom visited by calamities. But now, one can observe that in a year, we are visited by typhoons five to six times,” he said.
“Climate Change brings us disaster. That is why we are here to open our eyes [to the realities],” he said adding that whenever man-made or natural calamities occur, the city government is able to respond.
Alvaro hopes that this will change and challenge the barangay leaders to equip themselves with knowledge and skills to respond to situations.
“You are the first line of defense when it comes to disasters,” the administrator said. He urged the barangays to set up the initial mechanisms, structures, and procedures in the community level, like pre-identified evacuation centers, before the city government could support.
The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in Basilan led the discussion on climate change resiliency and mitigation through the 30-minute video documentation. It reiterated the government’s call to all local government units, especially the barangays, to prepare for the adverse impact of global warming on vulnerable communities, such as those in the coastal areas and in areas prone to landslides and flooding.
At the same forum, Allan Tura of DENR-Lamitan also echoed the call of the government to help protect the country’s remaining forests. He asked the barangays to intensify tree planting activities.
“The video shown earlier very well explained that in order for us to slowdown global warming, we need to aggressively plant trees,” he stressed.
Meanwhile, Rene Mabilog of the Office of Civil Defense in Basilan urged the barangay information officers (BIOs) to help spread the value of preparedness to their constituents as key to save lives.
He also explained how the barangay should utilize their DRRM (Disaster Risk Reduction Management) fund to do preparedness and mitigation activities.
During the IEC Forum also, Onesima Hayawan of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) explained to the BIOs how to detect (coconut scale insect) cocolisap-infected coconuts and help curb its spread in Lamitan City. Basilan is one of the provinces in the Philippines that is severely infested with the cocolisap that threatens the coconut industry in the country.
Observers believe that the infestation was partly due to the issue of climate change and global warming when farmers use pesticides and inorganic fertilizers that kill the predators.
Around 40 Barangay Information Officers and officials in Lamitan city participated in the one-day advocacy forum on climate change, cocolisap, and solid waste management last Aug 26, initiated by the city government of Lamitan in cooperation with PIA and the Basilan Communicators Network Inc.
(BASCOMNET). Pioneer officers of the Lamitan Information Officers Network (LION) were also elected to help the city disseminate information and do advocacies.
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan – The issues of climate change or global warming are now getting the attention of the barangay officials and barangay information officers, as they discover its impending impact on the lives of the people of this city.
In an information campaign on climate change, coconut scale insect infestation, and solid waste management program here last Aug. 26, the barangay information officers identified some issues and concerns that contribute to or reduce the impact of climate change.
After listening to lectures and video presentations, the participants identified in a small group discussion the issues on the problem of improper garbage disposals, poor sewerage system, sand quarrying, and illegal logging as among those concerns that may put the city at high risk and vulnerable to climate change.
City Administrator Danilo V. Alvaro said that 20 years ago typhoons seldom passed through the island. “Mindanao was a very safe place because we were seldom visited by calamities. But now, one can observe that in a year, we are visited by typhoons five to six times,” he said.
“Climate Change brings us disaster. That is why we are here to open our eyes [to the realities],” he said adding that whenever man-made or natural calamities occur, the city government is able to respond.
Alvaro hopes that this will change and challenge the barangay leaders to equip themselves with knowledge and skills to respond to situations.
“You are the first line of defense when it comes to disasters,” the administrator said. He urged the barangays to set up the initial mechanisms, structures, and procedures in the community level, like pre-identified evacuation centers, before the city government could support.
The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in Basilan led the discussion on climate change resiliency and mitigation through the 30-minute video documentation. It reiterated the government’s call to all local government units, especially the barangays, to prepare for the adverse impact of global warming on vulnerable communities, such as those in the coastal areas and in areas prone to landslides and flooding.
At the same forum, Allan Tura of DENR-Lamitan also echoed the call of the government to help protect the country’s remaining forests. He asked the barangays to intensify tree planting activities.
“The video shown earlier very well explained that in order for us to slowdown global warming, we need to aggressively plant trees,” he stressed.
Meanwhile, Rene Mabilog of the Office of Civil Defense in Basilan urged the barangay information officers (BIOs) to help spread the value of preparedness to their constituents as key to save lives.
He also explained how the barangay should utilize their DRRM (Disaster Risk Reduction Management) fund to do preparedness and mitigation activities.
During the IEC Forum also, Onesima Hayawan of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) explained to the BIOs how to detect (coconut scale insect) cocolisap-infected coconuts and help curb its spread in Lamitan City. Basilan is one of the provinces in the Philippines that is severely infested with the cocolisap that threatens the coconut industry in the country.
Observers believe that the infestation was partly due to the issue of climate change and global warming when farmers use pesticides and inorganic fertilizers that kill the predators.
Around 40 Barangay Information Officers and officials in Lamitan city participated in the one-day advocacy forum on climate change, cocolisap, and solid waste management last Aug 26, initiated by the city government of Lamitan in cooperation with PIA and the Basilan Communicators Network Inc.
(BASCOMNET). Pioneer officers of the Lamitan Information Officers Network (LION) were also elected to help the city disseminate information and do advocacies.
CAO holds nature farming program seminar
By Alfonso T. Ruda
DIPOLOG CITY - Some 55 farmers converged at Eco-Tourism Park at Barangay Cogon here to participate in the “Nature Farming Program Seminar” or “Nature Farming Technology System Seminar” conducted by the City Agriculturist Office (CAO).
City Agriculturist Kerr Porlas said the seminar was one of the activities lined up by the city government aimed at increasing the production of farmers using organic fertilizer in line with the program of food sufficiency of the national leadership.
“Nature Farming Program or Nature Farming Technology System is and organic method of farming using organic foliar fertilizer to increase farm productivity and control plant infestation,” Porlas explained.
He also cited the advantages of using organic fertilizer over commercial fertilizer. One of these is the safety of the farmers, as they would not be exposed to hazardous chemicals in commercial fertilizer.
Mayor Evelyn T. Uy also urged the farmers especially the vegetable growers to use organic farming, instead of using pesticides for their farms to protect their health.
During the seminar, the farmers were taught how to make foliar fertilizer and pesticides like manure-based foliar fertilizer, seaweed-based foliar fertilizer, kohol-based foliar fertilizer, madre de cacao, animal manure, urine tea, fish emulsion, fermented plant juice, fermented plant juice to attract insects.
In his inspirational message, Regional Director Constancio Alama of the Department of Agriculture (DA)-9 as read by Provincial Agriculturist Vicente Balingit said that through organic method of farming, one could avoid being infected with cancer due to residual effect of the chemicals.
Director Alama said that under Republic Act 10068, also known as the Organic Act, the DA is mandated to encourage the farmers to use organic farming, it being seen as the simplest answer to hunger and poverty problem in the country.
DIPOLOG CITY - Some 55 farmers converged at Eco-Tourism Park at Barangay Cogon here to participate in the “Nature Farming Program Seminar” or “Nature Farming Technology System Seminar” conducted by the City Agriculturist Office (CAO).
City Agriculturist Kerr Porlas said the seminar was one of the activities lined up by the city government aimed at increasing the production of farmers using organic fertilizer in line with the program of food sufficiency of the national leadership.
“Nature Farming Program or Nature Farming Technology System is and organic method of farming using organic foliar fertilizer to increase farm productivity and control plant infestation,” Porlas explained.
He also cited the advantages of using organic fertilizer over commercial fertilizer. One of these is the safety of the farmers, as they would not be exposed to hazardous chemicals in commercial fertilizer.
Mayor Evelyn T. Uy also urged the farmers especially the vegetable growers to use organic farming, instead of using pesticides for their farms to protect their health.
During the seminar, the farmers were taught how to make foliar fertilizer and pesticides like manure-based foliar fertilizer, seaweed-based foliar fertilizer, kohol-based foliar fertilizer, madre de cacao, animal manure, urine tea, fish emulsion, fermented plant juice, fermented plant juice to attract insects.
In his inspirational message, Regional Director Constancio Alama of the Department of Agriculture (DA)-9 as read by Provincial Agriculturist Vicente Balingit said that through organic method of farming, one could avoid being infected with cancer due to residual effect of the chemicals.
Director Alama said that under Republic Act 10068, also known as the Organic Act, the DA is mandated to encourage the farmers to use organic farming, it being seen as the simplest answer to hunger and poverty problem in the country.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
1st FAB spearheads tree planting in Tukuran town
Gideon C. Corgue
TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur – Some 1,000 seedlings of mahogany and narra trees and other non-fruit-bearing trees were planted by the residents of Barangay Tinotongan here on Friday, Aug. 29, during a tree planting activity led by 1st Field Artillery Battalion (FAB), Philippine Army.
1st FAB commander Lt. Col. Sonny Sales said the activity was in support of Executive Order No. 26 issued by President Benigno Simeon Aquino III dated Feb. 24, 2011 to implement the National Greening Program (NGP) with the private sector and other concerned agencies and institutions to address climate change problem.
Sales also said the activity also brought government services to the people in the area such as medical and dental services. It was the first time that such an activity was held in the said barangay.
1st FAB plans to replicate it in four other barangays, namely: Man-ilan, Sto. Rosario and Tinotongan of Tukuran town, and San Isidro and Tawagan Norte of Labangan municipality.
Speaking on behalf of Mayor Francisvic Villamero, Municipal Councilor Leomi Saysip said she lauded the efforts of 1st FAB at teaching and encouraging the people “to love our mother earth by doing their share in planting trees.”
“By planting trees in our mountains, we are helping the government in greening our environment and subsequently, we can mitigate the adverse impact of climate change that we are experiencing today,” Saysip pointed out.
Noame Mata, school principal of Tinotongan Elementay School said their teachers and students also actively participated in the tree planting activity.
“We are helping the government in planting trees because we want to preserve our environment. We don’t want to suffer from disasters like landslides and floods,” said Mata who led a group of teachers and students joining the activity.
Barangay kagawad Ronie Poro thanked the 1st FAB for leading the activity, saying “Akong gipasalamatan ang liderato sa 1st FAB tungod kay pinaagi sa maong kalihokan maprotektahan nato ang atong kalikupan (I thanked the 1st FAB leadership because through this activity, we can protect our environment).”
Participating in the tree planting activity were the 1st FAB personnel, barangay officials, teachers, students, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, and Civilian Volunteer Organizations.
TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur – Some 1,000 seedlings of mahogany and narra trees and other non-fruit-bearing trees were planted by the residents of Barangay Tinotongan here on Friday, Aug. 29, during a tree planting activity led by 1st Field Artillery Battalion (FAB), Philippine Army.
1st FAB commander Lt. Col. Sonny Sales said the activity was in support of Executive Order No. 26 issued by President Benigno Simeon Aquino III dated Feb. 24, 2011 to implement the National Greening Program (NGP) with the private sector and other concerned agencies and institutions to address climate change problem.
Sales also said the activity also brought government services to the people in the area such as medical and dental services. It was the first time that such an activity was held in the said barangay.
1st FAB plans to replicate it in four other barangays, namely: Man-ilan, Sto. Rosario and Tinotongan of Tukuran town, and San Isidro and Tawagan Norte of Labangan municipality.
Speaking on behalf of Mayor Francisvic Villamero, Municipal Councilor Leomi Saysip said she lauded the efforts of 1st FAB at teaching and encouraging the people “to love our mother earth by doing their share in planting trees.”
“By planting trees in our mountains, we are helping the government in greening our environment and subsequently, we can mitigate the adverse impact of climate change that we are experiencing today,” Saysip pointed out.
Noame Mata, school principal of Tinotongan Elementay School said their teachers and students also actively participated in the tree planting activity.
“We are helping the government in planting trees because we want to preserve our environment. We don’t want to suffer from disasters like landslides and floods,” said Mata who led a group of teachers and students joining the activity.
Barangay kagawad Ronie Poro thanked the 1st FAB for leading the activity, saying “Akong gipasalamatan ang liderato sa 1st FAB tungod kay pinaagi sa maong kalihokan maprotektahan nato ang atong kalikupan (I thanked the 1st FAB leadership because through this activity, we can protect our environment).”
Participating in the tree planting activity were the 1st FAB personnel, barangay officials, teachers, students, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, and Civilian Volunteer Organizations.
NAPOLCOM-9 leads NCPW celebration
By Claro A. Lanipa
PAGADIAN CITY – Anchored on the theme “Krimen ay Labanan, Karapatan ay Igalang tungo sa Mapayapang Pamayanan,” the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)-9 together the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-9 leads today the observance of the annual National Crime Prevention Week in the city.
NAPOLCOM 9 Regional Director Atty. Macapado T. Guro said the 20th NCPW celebration will kick-off with a motorcade in the city’s main streets to be followed by a short program at the Amusements and Events Center (AEC) stage, Provincial Capitol Compound with Governor Antonio Cerilles as the keynote speaker.
National government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs), government owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs), the academe, private sectors and the public are expected to participate in the activity, Guro said.
“The observance of National Crime Prevention Week will generate wider awareness and appreciation of the importance and value of crime prevention and foster interest and participation of the general public,” Guro added.
To ensure the success of the various programs and activities to be undertaken during the week, all agencies and LGUs are enjoined to participate and support this undertaking, he stressed.
The first week of September of every year has been declared as National Crime Prevention Week pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 461 series of 1994 issued by then President Fidel V. Ramos.
PAGADIAN CITY – Anchored on the theme “Krimen ay Labanan, Karapatan ay Igalang tungo sa Mapayapang Pamayanan,” the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)-9 together the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-9 leads today the observance of the annual National Crime Prevention Week in the city.
NAPOLCOM 9 Regional Director Atty. Macapado T. Guro said the 20th NCPW celebration will kick-off with a motorcade in the city’s main streets to be followed by a short program at the Amusements and Events Center (AEC) stage, Provincial Capitol Compound with Governor Antonio Cerilles as the keynote speaker.
National government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs), government owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs), the academe, private sectors and the public are expected to participate in the activity, Guro said.
“The observance of National Crime Prevention Week will generate wider awareness and appreciation of the importance and value of crime prevention and foster interest and participation of the general public,” Guro added.
To ensure the success of the various programs and activities to be undertaken during the week, all agencies and LGUs are enjoined to participate and support this undertaking, he stressed.
The first week of September of every year has been declared as National Crime Prevention Week pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 461 series of 1994 issued by then President Fidel V. Ramos.
PIA bats for massive campaign on climate change resiliency, adaptation
By: Emmanuel D. Taghoy
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-9 is now embarking on a massive advocacy campaign relative to climate change resiliency and adaptation, said Zamboanga Sibugay Information Center Manager Alma L. Tingcang in a statement.
The PIA-Sibugay team on Friday visited national high schools of Alicia, Imelda and Buug towns, which are identified as disaster-prone areas, to coordinate the conduct of advocacy forums for high school students.
“As climate change affects all of us, we believe that being partners with the academe would spell success for our advocacy efforts and equip students with knowledge in coping with disasters,” explained Ms. Tingcang.
The Climate Change Advocacy Forum will be participated by a maximum number of 60 students composed of class presidents, vice presidents and secretaries of each school.
“For people to be proactive, we need to inform them how to handle emergency situation, what to prepare and what to do during typhoons, storm surge, floods, landslides, earthquake and other disaster preparedness tips which would eventually save lives,” she stressed.
According to Ms. Tingcang, the forum will only last for two hours so as not to disrupt much of school activities.
“We will have a 30-minute video presentation after a brief program to be followed by a forum proper.”
She also emphasized that there will be no lectures; instead, students are encouraged to raise issues and concerns about the environment based from what they have observed in their locality.
“We will make the students youth advocates of the environment, as such, they will be asked how in their simple ways they can help address environmental issues,” furthered Ms. Tingcang.
The advocacy forum for the three schools will be conducted this month, as agreed by the school heads.
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-9 is now embarking on a massive advocacy campaign relative to climate change resiliency and adaptation, said Zamboanga Sibugay Information Center Manager Alma L. Tingcang in a statement.
The PIA-Sibugay team on Friday visited national high schools of Alicia, Imelda and Buug towns, which are identified as disaster-prone areas, to coordinate the conduct of advocacy forums for high school students.
“As climate change affects all of us, we believe that being partners with the academe would spell success for our advocacy efforts and equip students with knowledge in coping with disasters,” explained Ms. Tingcang.
The Climate Change Advocacy Forum will be participated by a maximum number of 60 students composed of class presidents, vice presidents and secretaries of each school.
“For people to be proactive, we need to inform them how to handle emergency situation, what to prepare and what to do during typhoons, storm surge, floods, landslides, earthquake and other disaster preparedness tips which would eventually save lives,” she stressed.
According to Ms. Tingcang, the forum will only last for two hours so as not to disrupt much of school activities.
“We will have a 30-minute video presentation after a brief program to be followed by a forum proper.”
She also emphasized that there will be no lectures; instead, students are encouraged to raise issues and concerns about the environment based from what they have observed in their locality.
“We will make the students youth advocates of the environment, as such, they will be asked how in their simple ways they can help address environmental issues,” furthered Ms. Tingcang.
The advocacy forum for the three schools will be conducted this month, as agreed by the school heads.
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