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Climate change resiliency advocacy sweeping across Basilan provinceRene V. CarbayasWESTERN MINDANAO

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2014 Vol. 3 No. 235

Government steps up efforts to improve agriculture sector, Palace says

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WESTERN MINDANAO

CARAGA REGION

NORTHERN MINDANAO

CENTRAL MINDANAO

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Mayor Climaco: Tungawan is relatively peaceful, calm

DENR officials urge teachers, students to prepare for disaster

PRO 13 hires 325 additional non-uniformed personnel anew

Ozamiz city gov’t awards winners in NNM, NDCM IEC contests

NCCA calls for project proposals from Northern Mindanao

Skills dev’t program launched in Surigao del Sur

NorthCot highlights solidarity on its centennial celebration

Makilala CES prepares for Congressional District Athletic Association meet

Marawi City Health Office urges moms to breastfeed babies

First time moms need not worry of low milk production

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Information to Empower Filipinos

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Greg Tataro

Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob

Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat

Robert E. Roperos

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Gideon C. Corgue

Nilda S. Aniñon

Shahana Joy E. Duerme

Emmanuel D. Taghoy

Apipa P. Bagumbaran

Apipa P. Bagumbaran

Climate change resiliency advocacy sweeping across Basilan province


The world is changing. Natural calamities are getting stronger. The earth’s climate is getting unpredictable, making

human civilization more vulnerable. There is no way to escape but to prepare.

Indeed, the world is changing and it is time to change! The devastation brought about by super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Eastern Visayas on November 8, 2013 was an eye opener for all and sundry. Unfortunately, it takes a painful and heart-shattering experience for Filipinos to realize how apathy among people could lead to thousands of deaths. There were arguments, blaming left and right, and finger pointing between national and local governments, individuals and groups, as to who should be responsible for the loss of thousands of lives. And nobody seems to take responsibility. In the last five years, there were already warnings from forerunners and advocates of Climate Change and that the international community was urgently asked to act on the alarming state of global warming. But

m a n y called it a myth until it has become a major concern of the world today, as the impact of climate change is already felt in most vulnerable tropical countries, like the Philippines. Climate change for the Philippines means stronger typhoons, more rains, and/or extreme hot weather condition, including prolonged drought. Many communities in the country would agree that its climate is changing. Severe and extreme weather conditions bring adverse impact on vulnerable communities such as those who are along the shorelines, beside a hill, or along the riverbanks. Environmental scientists believe that adaptation and mitigation

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are the only way to survive. Bracing for impact of climate change With the Yolanda event, more and more local government units are engaging the communities to prepare for the impact of climate change. The Aquino administration has been directing all local government units to strengthen governments’ capabilities and peoples’ resiliency through the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in all political levels—from the national to the provincial, down to the cities, municipalities, and the barangays. These structures, when fully capacitated and operational, will spell the difference among communities in terms of resiliency and adaptation when natural disasters strike with all the mechanisms and budgetary allocations in place to prepare for and respond to calamities. Government sources reveal that many communities are not ready when disaster strikes. While the national government is aggressively encouraging the local governments to prepare, many continue to be complacent and ignore the call. Sadly, politics also gets in the way paralyzing the whole system. To what extent can the national government compel the LGUs to come up with a DRRM plan? It remains a challenge. Unfortunately, apathy also breeds in politics. And for communities with weak governments and unresponsive institutions, apathy could also dwell among constituents.

Indifference among people grows wildly in poor governance. Therefore, there is a great challenge to break the wall of apathy among sectors in order to build stronger resiliency of families and communities against impact of climate change. New Branding Campaign on Climate Change Recently, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) signed a memorandum of agreement that would strengthen government’s campaign in tearing down apathy through a unified stand and to rally the whole nation to protect the people by saving the environment. The government adopted the new branding campaign “Nagbabago na ang Panahon, Panahon na para Magbago” (the climate has changed, it’s time to change) to bring the campaign closer to the masses, particularly the poor who are the most vulnerable sector in the society.

The new branding campaign

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agencies, non-government organizations, and other sectors to use the branding in their respective environment-related activities. Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties like a pliant bamboo. Advocates and concerned government agencies like the Office of the Civil Defense, the Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (PhiVolcs), and the Philippine Red Cross, among others are teaching the people, most especially each family, to prepare for any disaster. For at the end of the day, each family could only rely on itself and the community for support when worst comes to worst.

In Basilan province, PIA isintensifying its advocacy campaign to stakeholders, starting with some vulnerable communities, like the flood-prone community of Baluno Barangay in Isabela City, Basilan with the premiere showing of its 30-minute video documentary on Climate Change produced by PIA-ZAMBASULTA Information Center. Also, the PIA-9 family

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has just completed its provincial tour for the first climate change journalistic writing workshops for Indigenous People’s youth and out-of-school youth, hoping that the young IP generation will rise and fight for the protection of the environment to have a better place to live in. Through the power of social media, the agency also hopes to engage more citizens to become advocates. The agency’s facebook fan page “I AM A CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENT YOUTH” is gaining support from netizens. The fan page, however, is yet to live up to its expectation of becoming an avenue for environmental discussions and sharing of environmental initiatives online. The provincial information centers all over the region including ZAMBASULTA are also strengthening their partnership and networking with various government and non-government agencies to promote climate change resiliency advocacy. The Basilan Information Center, for example, has partnered with the Nagdilaab Foundation Inc. for the inclusion of the advocacy campaign in its Peace Education Trainers Training for selected teachers of Maluso and Lantawan municipalities in Basilan. Various fora are slated to be conducted in the coming months, with vulnerable communities as priority. This includes trainers’ training for NGOs and peoples’ organizations on climate change resiliency advocacy. As force multipliers, these groups would be tapped to

help raise public awareness and consciousness on climate change and other environmental issues. It is not enough for people to be just aware of the situation. Their awareness should bring about motivation to move other people to action. The task is a bit ambitious as the agency deals with human behavior, and knowing that behavioral change does not happen overnight. As espoused by the Aquino Administration, the government aims for zero casualties during disasters. The LGUs are also reminded of their roles and responsibilities to strengthen local capacities and arm people with skills and knowledge to deal with natural calamities. The yardstick of the success of this branding campaign is when there would be less rescue and relief operations during calamities because the families and communities are well prepared, having full control of the situation. More than a change in mindset, the government hopes that people will have a change of heart in support of the call: “It’s time to care and to do our share.”

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President Aquino leads opening of photo exhibit of ‘Cory Story’President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday led the launch of a

special commemorative photo exhibit featuring the life of his late mother, former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino, at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City.

The photo exhibit dubbed “History and Her Story”, organized by Ayala Malls, PeopleAsia Magazine and Tiger 22, showcases the life of the late democracy icon from her school years, to her marriage to the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. to the People Power Revolution

and how she shaped Philippine history.In his speech, President Aquino

thanked the Ayalas for launching an exhibit on his mother, saying such event will help educate the younger generation about the lives of his parents.

“Through this exhibit and your stories,

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those who never encountered my parents will gain valuable insight about how they lived their lives and why they mean so much to the Filipino nation,” he said.

He said occasions remembering the sacrifices of his parents are sources of strength for his family and the Filipino people.

“They help recharge our hearts and souls, allowing us to go back in time to revisit the challenges and trials that my parents encountered. Through it, we are endowed once more with the confidence that as long as we follow their example, as long as we always offer our best for the benefit of our country and of our fellowmen, we will find a way to overcome any trial,” he added.

The President also noted that the examples set by his parents have helped him a lot on how to best serve the country. He quoted the last words of his late father Ninoy on the two requirements of authentic service – “faith in people and faith in God.”

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by President Aquino’s sister Maria Elena “Ballsy” Aquino-Cruz, Aurora Corazon “Pinky” Aquino-Abellada, assisted by Vice President Jejomar Binay, Ayala Land Chairman and Ayala Corp. President Fernando Zobel de Ayala, and Ayala Land Inc. President and CEO Bobby Dy.

Zobel de Ayala, in his welcome remarks, honored the significant contributions of Cory to the country, describing the late President as a “model of courage and faith.”

“It is our privilege to host this tribute in the Ayala Malls to be able to remind people,

especially the youth, of the central role that former President Cory Aquino played in restoring the democracy and freedom we now enjoy,” Zobel de Ayala said.

He likewise praised the administration of the younger Aquino, saying that his mother’s legacy lives on through his leadership of good governance.

“President Benigno Aquino has in the past four years led the country in the fight against corruption, in upholding the principles of good governance and in delivering the basic services that the poorest among us deserve,” he said.

“History and Her Story” also revisits Cory’s life as the first female President of the Philippines from 1987 to 1992. The exhibit showcases photographs from Cory’s close-in photographer Val Rodriguez, and the collections from the Aquino Center and Museum, and the Ninoy and Cory Foundation.

Along with the exhibit, President Aquino also led the unveiling of a photo of former President Cory, which is featured in the special issue of PeopleAsia magazine for August 2014. PeopleAsia launched its issue entitled “Five Years Later Remember Cory”, which features never before seen photographs of Cory prior to and during her presidency. It also showcases photographs of her historic funeral march after she succumbed to colon cancer on August 1, 2009.

Also present during the event were Cabinet secretaries, namely Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., Trade Secretary

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The government has stepped up its efforts to improve the plight of people in the agricultural sector, Presidential

Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said during Tuesday’s press briefing at the Palace.

Gregory Domingo, Secretary to the Cabinet Rene Almendras, and Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II.

Malacanang called on the public to view the exhibit, which will be displayed in all Ayala malls in Metro Manila.

Former president Cory Aquino was known to Filipinos as the “mother of Philippine democracy” as she courageously led the fight against the dictatorial regime of former President Ferdinand Marcos.

A self-declared plain housewife, Cory

rose to political prominence following the assassination of her husband former senator Ninoy Aquino, the staunchest critic of Marcos, on August 21, 1983. Cory led the EDSA People Revolution in 1986, which toppled the dictatorial leadership of Marcos and restored democracy to the Philippines.

After stepping down, Cory remained an active advocate of democracy, human rights and women empowerment. She was also involved in various charitable activities and social projects. PND (jb)

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“Ang isinasagawang istratehiya ng pamahalaan ay mayroong spatial or area focus. Tinutukoy kung nasaan ang pinakamaraming mga mahihirap,” Secretary Coloma said.

“At batid naman natin na ang mga magsasaka ay kabilang doon sa hanay ng mahihirap, kung saang mga probinsya sila naroroon.”

He said the government has assessed 44 provinces based on high poverty magnitude, poverty incidence, and vulnerability to natural disasters, which contribute to poverty.

It is also helping the farmers

increase their yield and is giving them opportunities to plant high-yielding crops to increase their income, he said.

“Kaya ito ay bahagi ng istratehiya para sa agricultural sector, na hindi ganoon kataas ang naging paglago noong mga nakaraang taon,” he added.

Commenting on criticisms that the sector has been lacking support from the government for a long time, Coloma said data from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) could be analyzed to see if the farmers’ incomes have increased. PND

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DOH downplays ‘Ebola’ scare in Northern Mindanao

The regional office of the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday downplayed the threat posed by the deadly Ebola virus

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spokesperson, said what health authorities are focusing on in Northern Mindanao is the curbing of “Dengue,” which has already reached 4,150 cases from January to July this year.

Galban said the DOH, however, could contain the Ebola virus in localities which have access to international airports such as Manila, Cebu and Davao.

“Northern Mindanao has no international airport that could be the point of entry of people from abroad so

there is nothing to worry,” Galban said.He said that foreign cargo ships docking

at the Mindanao International Container Terminal and various private corporate ports in the region do not also pose a threat.

Galban said that none of the ships that call at the Mindanao International Container Port in Misamis Oriental come from Africa where the virus is currently contained in a rural area in the country of Sierra Leone.

Earlier, Health Secretary Enrique Ona has ordered the strict monitoring of all passengers coming from Africa, he said. (PNA)


DAR conducts PBD lawyering seminar in Dapitan By Alfonso T. Ruda

DAPITAN CITY – To train its legal officers and support services staff on the techniques in giving legal assistance to the clients, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has conducted a seminar on Program Beneficiary Development (PBD) lawyering last July 29-31 at the Alexandra By The Sea this city.


Atty. Anthony N. Paruñgao, undersecretary for legal affairs, who served as the guest speaker during the culmination rites said the latest phase of PBD Lawyering seminar was a joint undertaking between the legal office and the support services of DAR aimed at training its legal officers and support services staff who will serve as counseling team to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). “The legal officers and support services staff serve as retained lawyers and business coaches of the association, giving advice and legal assistance to the clients,” the undersecretary said. The DAR aims to train its people to help the farmer-beneficiaries

get concrete assistance from the office in terms of documentation and governance more especially in coordinating with government officials from the barangay, municipal, provincial to the regional levels. “We give them overview on what it is to do business, give them advice and assist them in making decisions,” he said. He, however, pointed out that they would always want the farmers to make their own decisions. The 45 participants to the three-day activity were Municipal Agrarian Reform Officers (MAROs), PBD staff, legal officers and support services staff and chairmen of cooperatives throughout the entire Zamboanga Peninsula region.


Mayor Climaco: Tungawan is relatively peaceful, calm By Emmanuel D. Taghoy

TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay – Unlike before this town is now relatively peaceful and calm, said Mayor Randy A. Climaco during the recently held medical and dental mission at Barangay San Vicente here. Mayor Climaco vowed to continue informing the public that his municipality is peaceful, as the municipal leadership strives to put in place all programs aimed at promoting peace and order in the locality to counter the negative impression about the place. Tungawan was known to be the lair of lawless elements including Moro rebels. Changing the public’s thought about the municipality remains a great challenge to his leadership, the mayor admitted. As a leader, Mayor Climaco seeks to improve the quality of life of his constituents by introducing livelihood programs and inviting businessmen/investors to come and put up their businesses in the area. As regards tourism and agriculture, Mayor Climaco said his town has great

potentials. He cited the scenic spots of Bangaan Island and Pulo Pinya Marine Sanctuaries, the white sand beaches of Looc-Labuan and Tubo-tubo Island, the falls in Tigpalay and Makasap, and the mangrove parks and Gapas-Gapas Island. He also said that a rare type of bat known as Golden-Crowned Headed Bats could be seen in some parts of the municipality particularly in the mangrove areas of Barangay Taglibas, Barangay Linguisan, and Barangay Tigbucay. Mayor Climaco also credited the town’s peace order condition to the presence 6th Special Forces of the Philippine Army (PA) that keeps the lawless elements at bay. Moreover, he clarified that the lawless groups were not from Tungawan but from other neighboring places.

DENR officials urge teachers, students to prepare for disasterBy Gideon C. Corgue

DUMALINAO, Zamboanga del Sur – “We should prepare at all times for any disaster,” said the message of Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer Vitaliano Valdez as read by Forester Romeo Ansale before the students and teachers of Dumalinao National High School in Barangay Paglaum here over the weekend.


Speaking during the culmination program of the observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month and the launching of Climate Change Information and Education Campaign, Valdes cited the natural calamities which struck the country in recent years specifically super typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) that left 6,300 dead, 28,000 injured and P30-billion worth of properties/infrastructures destroyed. “The disastrous event brought the country to the spotlight because of the great extent of damage wrought on the people and the communities,” he added. Valdez also cited the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Bohol province on October 15, 2013, killing more than 200 people and leaving million worth of properties devastated. Valdez said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical Astronomical Services Administation (PAG-ASA) had reported that El Nino phenonomenon would affect the country this year. “We will will experience again a very long dry spell,” Valdez quoted the PAG-ASA report. He also disclosed that the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has

provided the local government units (LGUs) geo-hazard maps to guide them in disaster preparedness. “In the maps, the LGUs can take note of the areas declared as highly susceptible for flooding and landslide,” Valdez said. He likewise encouraged the teachers to implement proactive measures by training their students on how to properly respond to calamities. In a related development, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Adelaida Borja on Friday encouraged students to advocate the National Greening Program (NGP) of government to help mitigate the impact of climate change. “We need to actively involve ourselves in planting and nurturing trees to lessen the adverse impact of climate change on our families and communities,” Borja explained. The Climate Change Information and Education Campaign had already been conducted Barangay San Jose-Gusu, Zamboanga City, Poblacion, Imelda , Zamboanga Sibugay as well as in Sergio Osmena National High School in Zamboanga del Norte, and Dumalinao Natinal High School in Zamboanga del Sur.


TACURONG CITY, Sultan Kudarat-- The local government of Tacurong City, through the City Treasurer’s Office, honored Sunday the barangays that topped in the collection of real property tax (RPT).

Tacurong cites leading barangays in real property tax collectionBy: Danilo E. Doguiles


KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato —To further promote solidarity among the constituents in the province in line with its 100th founding anniversary, the provincial government opened on Friday an inter-LGU sports competi-tion.

Honored during the culmination of the 5th Tacurong Business Week August 3 were the top 5 barangays in the collection of RPT.

Barangay Poblacion ranked first in the list while Brgy. Griño came in second.

Barangays New Carmen, New Isabela, and New Lagao completed the line up as 3rd, 4th, and 5th placers, respectively.

At the event, the LGU also LGU Tacurong also recognized the Top 12 Most Outstanding Taxpayers for CY 2013.

Oustanding taxpayers were: Tacurong Fit Mart Inc., Mercury Drug Corp. (Ledesma), Kimsan Plaza Corp., Mercury Drug (Bonifacio), Mercury Drug (Alunan H-way), MUTI, St. Louis Hospital, Swana Mercantile Inc., Talakudong Food Corp (Jollibee), One Network Bank Inc., EMCOR, and CA Betalac Construction and Gen. Merchandise.

“We hope that this recognition will motivate more taxpayers and partners to help us exceed our target tax collection this 2014,” said Mayor Lina Montilla.

In 2013, the City Treasurer’s

Office reported 129% tax collection efficiency.

By achieving or even exceeding local revenue collection target, the city government is able to sustain its operational expenditures on its programs and projects.

According to City Treasurer Jessie P. Batchar, this achievement is a primary effect of the effective implementation of the Local Revenue Code.

The city revenue code was amended in 2012 and was fully implemented in 2013.

Other activities in the Business Week include the Tacurong Investment Forum and Producers and Young Entrepreneurs Fair.

DTI and partner-agencies also conducted the SME Roving Academy that shared various topics with the hope of sustaining small and medium enterprises in the city.

Topics include labor education, self-branding, consumer rights and responsibilities, taxation, and support programs. (DEDoguiles-PIA 12 with report from LGU Tacurong City Information)

NorthCot highlights solidarity on its centennial celebrationBy: Shahana Joy E. Duerme


Romeo Anito, provincial sports coordinator said that the activity gathered sports teams from all the three districts of North Cotabato.

“There are three sports events for the competition which include, basketball, volleyball and kickball,” Anito noted adding that the activity is an important avenue in promoting unity among teams for them to win the games.

Meanwhile, 1st District Board Member Loreto V. Cabaya, Jr. in his message highlighted that the series of sports events which are conducted every year since 2011 not only give

way for the residents of the three districts to show their skills on sports but also foster camaraderie.

“With this event, we can develop strong ties among the local government units of all the three districts of North Cotabato.

“Let’s also take this opportunity to celebrate the Kalivungan Festival by enjoying the games we play,” Cabaya stated.

The 4th Governor Lala Mendoza inter-LGU sports competition will end on August 10, 2014. (SJDuerme-P IA12 / JS t a .C r u z&RASo t t o -N . Cotabato Provincial Government)


Makilala CES prepares for Congressional District Athletic Association meetBy: Aida C. AgadMAKILALA, Cotabato - The Makilala Central Elementary School (CES) man-agement is now preparing the venue for the upcoming Cotabato 2nd Con-gressional District Athletic Association meet. The athletic games are sched-uled on August 8-10, 2014, an official said.

According to Renato Corre , Makilala West District Supervisor of the Department of Education (DepEd), after the municipal meet last July 18 held at Makilala Central Elementary School, selected athletes and players from the four elementary districts of Makilala will represent Makilala to the Congressional District Meet.

The official said that together with school authorities, the pupils, PTCA (parents teachers community association) officials and other stakeholders helped in seeing to it that sports facilities and events venues are fit for the three-day competition.

The selected winners on the congressional district 2 meet will represent the district in the provincial meet at Amas Kidapawan on August 20-23, 2014.

Corre attributed the success

of the Municipal Meet to the unrelenting support and commitment of Mayor Rudy Caoagdan and other stakeholders in sports activities of the DepED.

He added that objective of these athletic meet is to enhance and build the youngsters’ self confidence and discipline and develop potentials in sports. He also cited that sports activities can deter the influence of vices and other bad activities for the growing up elementary students.

Under Republic Act 10177, signed by President Aquino, the 2nd legislative district of Cotabato province is composed of Kidapawan City and the municipalities of Makilala, Roxas, Arakan, Antipas, and Magpet. (ACAgad PIA 12 with report from ODeseo LGU Makilala)


Pantawid Pamilya molds model family-beneficiariesby Recthie T. Paculba

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - To recognize family-beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program who strive to improve living condition amidst difficult situation, maintain strong family ties and have a positive impact in the community where they reside, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) holds the nationwide search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2014.


C h a r m a i n e Suzette Leonore P. Tadlas, DSWD Field Office 10 Information Officer, said during the conduct of the regional search for the Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya on August 1, here, that aside from having family r ep re sen ta t i ve s from the region who possess all the qualities of a model family, DSWD also aims to instill into the minds of the family-beneficiaries that they too can help their community by becoming an example to other beneficiaries. To become a nominee of the said search, the Filipino family must be a beneficiary of the Program for at least two years. They should also have a good standing in the community with no derogatory records. Furthermore, the income of the family must not come from gambling, prostitution, child labor, extortion and other similar resources. Lastly, they should be 100% compliant to the program’s conditions. In Region 10, DSWD has five family-beneficiary nominees including the Tejero family from Bukidnon; Napone family, Camiguin; Ontoy family, Lanao del Norte; Tinae family,

Misamis Occidental; and Vacalares family for Misamis Oriental. Among the five nominees, the Napone family from Camiguin brought home the victory being able to show exemplary values, practices and involvement in their community. They will then serve as the official nominee of the Field Office for the national competition.The Tejero family bagged the second place while the Tinae family settled on the third place. The winning family in the national search will help in the advocacy efforts of DSWD including the KAYA KO! Campaign by serving as family ambassadors.


As culmination of the July National Nutrition and National Disaster Consciousness Months (NNM/NDCM), the contests held last July 31, were part of the information, education and communication (IEC) campaign on both monthly themes, Lelita G. Naarez, City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO), said. These were: “Kalamidad Paghandaan: Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan! (Disaster Preparedness Prevents Hunger and Malnutrition)” of NNM and “Kahandaan at Kaligtasan ng Pamayanan, Pundasyon ng Kaunlaran (Community Safety and Preparedness, Foundations of Progress)” of NDCM. It was also held along the advocacy for climate change adaptation “Nagbago na ang Panahon, Panahon na para Magbago! (Times have changed, It’s time to Change!),” of the City Nutrition Committee (CNC) and the City Disaster Risk Reduction Council (CDRRMC), she said. Held at Labo National High School (LNHS), the “Nutri-DM” Quiz Show for elementary pupils was attended by 33 out of 49 elementary schools and the

other contests by all the high schools in the city. Meanwhile, the following students were declared winners in the contests:Oratorical – Melchie M. Tapang, Ozamiz City School fo Arts and Trade (OCSAT), 1st place; Deol Bodiongan, La Salle University-Integrated School (LSU-IS), 2nd place; and Dyce Drizzle Lalimos, Misamis University High School (MUHS), 3rd place. Essay-Writing – Trischa Sheen A. Dumanjug, Ozamiz City NHS, 1st place; Alexanra P. Neri, FCMA School, 2nd place; and Shainavy V. Laoganas, Gala NHS, 3rd place; and Poster-Making – Jade G. Ramirez, OCSAT, 1st place; Renato N. Jumawan, Labo NHS, 2nd place; and Arian Sofia T. Francisco, Misamis University High School, 3rd place. Nutri-DM Quiz Show - Edyr Ryle G. Ilisan of Feliza C. Ma (FCM) School, 1st place; Mariella Gerlie Wamil, Ozamiz City Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School (OCSDAES), 2nd place; and Sophia Baudelie Joy C. Go, United Church of Christ of the

Ozamiz city gov’t awards winners in NNM, NDCM IEC contestsby Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob

OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental - The Ozamiz City Government has awarded the winners in the Nutrition-Disaster Management (Nutri-DM) Quiz show and Oratorical, Essay-Writing and Poster-Making Contests, in today’s flag-raising ceremony, at the City Hall Grounds.


Philippines (UCCP), 3rd place. Cash prizes of P3,000, P2,000 and P1,000, were given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, respectively, plus

a plaque of recognition, each, while the non-winners received consolation prizes of P500, each.

NCCA calls for project proposals from Northern Mindanaoby Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) calls on all cultural and art groups, academic institutions, local arts organizations, non-government organizations involved in culture and arts from Northern Mindanao to submit project proposals for the NCCA Competitive Grants Program for 2015.

Mylene Urriza of the NCCA Subcommission on the Arts during a press conference in Cagayan de Oro City today said that their priority projects for 2015 are defined by 19 national committees. These are under the four subcomissions which are National Committees on Architecture and Allied Arts, Cinema, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Literary Arts, Music and Visual Arts; Northern, Central and Southern Cultural Communities of the Subcommission on Cultural Communities and Traditional Arts. Meanwhile, there are also the National Committees on Archives, Art Galleries, Libraries and Information Services, Historical Research, Monuments and Sites, Mueseums under the Subcommission

on Cultural Heritage; and under the Subcommission on Cultural Dissemination, the National Committees on Cultural Education, Communication and language Translation. Urriza said that about 200 proposals have already been submitted in their office but clarified that this is a competitive grant wherein there is a thorough selection in terms of content and if the proposal has relevance in the community and can be presented on a national level, among others. Charles Salazar, Subcommission on Culture Heritage said that they are here in Cagayan de Oro to encourage project proposals from Mindanao. He said that Luzon cannot only be the source of proposals in the country.


Further, they would like to target other parts of the country as they are equally rich with culture and arts as well. Further, projects to be funded must capture the aspiration of the arts and culture community with the NCCA’s vision for the 21st century with the theme, “Filipino culture as the wellspring of national and global well-being.” Further, projects must also establish culture as pillar of sustainable development, advance creativity and diversity of artistic expression and promote a strong sense of nationhood and pride in being Filipino through culture and arts. Interested individuals or groups can avail of NCCA assistance by submitting a project proposal under

the NCCA Compe t i t i v e Grants, or file a request under the Institutional p r o g r a m s , namely NCCA O u t r e a c h p r o g r a m , Expert and R e s o u r c e Persons Bureau and Technical A s s i s t a n c e Program. Accomplished p r o j e c t proposals must be submitted to Marichu G. Tellano,

chief of Policy, Plan Formulation and Programming Division (PPFPD), 5th floor, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), 633 General Luna St., Intramuros Manila with telephone number (632) 527-2192 and fax (632) 527-2198 and 522-2084 and email at [email protected] and [email protected]. Deadline is on August 31, 2014. Submission of project proposals is urged prior the deadline. Meanwhile, there will be a Project Proposal 101, a writeshop on August 6, 2014, 1:00 p.m. at the VIP Hotel Cagayan de Oro City. For more information, you may contact Mylene Urriza at 09087374039.


LGU reps ink manifesto for climate change adaptation mechanisms, access to PSF By Venus L. GarciaBUTUAN CITY - The representatives from the nine local government units (LGUs) in Caraga region have recently signed a manifesto that would put forward their ongoing initiatives to establish appropriate mechanisms to adapt to the looming impacts of climate change.


LGU reps ink manifesto for climate change adaptation mechanisms, access to PSF

These LGUs are Hinatuan, Lanuza and Marihatag, all in Su-rigao del Sur; Jabonga, Kitcharao, and Las Nieves, all in Agusan del Norte; Prosperidad and Bayu-gan City in Agusan del Sur and Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte. As contained in the manifes-to, the parties will take pride and actions in pursuing comprehen-sive climate and multi-hzard as-sessments significantly involving vulnerable communities under the project, “Building Resilient and Adaptive Communities and Insti-tutions,” an Australian Aid sup-port of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade im-plemented by Oxfam and partner non-government organizations. “The project has helped them develop a comprehensive con-cept on adaptation wherein prior-ity adaptation and risk reduction actions are integrated and funded under their local disaster risk re-duction management plans despite limited resources,” said Dante Da-labajan, Mindanao Coordi-nator of Oxfam Philippines. The partakers, how-ever, have recognized that their existing initiatives are not sufficient to attend the wide range of adaptation projects that would benefit more vulnerable communi-ties. But they identified that these communities have

the capacity to adapt and would be able to experience economic growth amidst limited resources to fund such adaptation projects. They were putting high hopes on the Peoples Survival Fund (PSF) as a finance mechanism that would help LGUs address the challenges of increasing capaci-ties of vulnerable communities. Thus, the signifying parties ex-pressed their interest and readiness to submit proposals to access the PSF as it should be made available and accessible while mechanisms should also be in place by now to ensure that the funds go directly and transparently to adaptation and risk reduction projects based on the comprehensive assessment of climate change and disaster risks in highly vulnerable communities. “As cited in the manifesto, it also calls on international do-nor agencies to integrate climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in their development investments,” added Dalabajan.


PRO 13 hires 325 additional non-uniformed personnel anew

TANDAG CITY - Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13) in Caraga headed by regional director P/Chief Supt. Dominador Eslava Aquino, Jr. is hiring anew additional non-uniformed personnel (NUP) intended to be utilized as crime registrar in police stations.

According to SPO1 Ranilo Malong, Public Information Officer (PIO) of Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (SDSPPO) under officer-in-charge (OIC) provincial director P/SSupt. Narciso Verdadero, 325 slots of the 7,439 vacant positions nationwide are up for grabs in Caraga.

He said that the PRO 13 has already started accepting applicants, adding that the deadline for the submission of application is set Wednesday, August 6.

Malong stressed that interested applicants are required to submit the following requirements: Letter of Application; Duly Accomplished

Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212-Revissed 2005); Transcript of Records and Diploma; Certificate of Eligibility; Certificate of Training; Certificate of Employment, if any; an original together with an authenticated copy each of NBI Clearance; NSO Birth Certificate; and, NSO Marriage Certificate, if applicable, respectively.

“Interested applicants may call at 815-3325 and 815-1668/342-4570 or visit PIO PRO 13 and look for Mr. Gil Licayan (09217452960-Smart/09155250447-Globe) of the Regional Personnel and Human Resource Development Division (R1) for more details,” he added.

By Greg Tataro


Skills dev’t program launched in Surigao del Sur

BUTUAN CITY - A skills development program was recently launched in the province of Surigao del Sur through the Reaching Communities for Skills Development and Productivity Program (RCP).

By Robert E. Roperos

This development came after the local officials headed by Mayor Roxanne C. Pimentel of Tandag City has observed that high poverty incidence, unemployment rate, large number of school dropouts, pace and order and others are considered among the problems that pervade socio-economic growth of the city.

The political leaders in the province are convinced that in order to combat or fight these problems, there is a need to provide the Surigaonons with livelihood and employment opportunities.

During the launching of the program, Mayor Pimentel said the Technical

Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has been a regular partner with the city government of Tandag in the development of the area.

“Basta yaon permi gapaluyo sa ato si TESDA regional director Jun Sunico ug provincial director Rey Cueva, molambo gayud kita (As long as regional director Jun Sunico and provincial director Rey Cueva is always here to support us, we will have progress),” Mayor Pimentel said.

Pimentel added with unemployment remains to be one of the problems that the city is facing, there is a need for the local officials to find ways so


that by giving them the opportunity to be employed, they will also be given dignity… As the saying goes, “To give dignity to our fellowmen, give them jobs,” Pimentel said.

The chief executive of the city likewise stressed that the skills development program is one of the priority programs of her administration as she believes that through this, the community to be empowered and likewise find stable and better job opportunities.

Pimentel further said during the previous year of her administration, she has continuously supported trainings in Computer Hardware Servicing, Electrical Installation and Maintenance, and Consumer Electronic Servicing.

“Aside from these, we have provided community-based trainings like massage therapy, food and beverage services, table skirting, facial and foot care and housekeeping,” Pimentel said.

Mayor Pimentel is likewise hoping that through the RCP program, they would be able to chart the destiny of the youth especially those who cannot afford to continue college education because human capital development has always been viewed as the most important component in any nation striving for economic growth.

The official likewise pointed out that these efforts would not be made possible without the support of TESDA. “That is why we continued to include P1 million support to TESDA-LGU projects especially now that the RCP program has been established,”

Pimentel said.The RCP is designed to address

the technical vocational education and training needs of the various sectors of the city in partnership with the national government agencies, barangays, people’s organizations, provincial government and industry.

At the end of every training period, the target beneficiaries would have been trained and certified that would prepare them for gainful employment and nhance their productivity.

Specifically, the program is aimed at conducting city-wide skills training, livelihood and capability building programs across a wider sector of beneficiaries. Likewise, it aimed to initiate the possible organization of a group of beneficiaries and establish a viable livelihood projects through the provision of starter kits and micro credit assistance.

The project involves three components: skills training, livelihood training program, and programs of other agencies/offices.

Skills training component covers the conduct of various skills training program in the barangays, including the provision of Assessment and Certification Services and Jobs Facilitation Assistance.

The livelihood training program includes short term training programs designed to encourage self-employment. Part of this component is the provision of starter kits to the graduates.


Young Muslim professionals join calls for peace in Gaza by: Apipa P. Bagumbaran

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur - The Young Moro Professionals Network (YMPN) has joined the calls for a peaceful resolution of the Israel-Gaza conflict.

In a statement emailed to the Philippine Information Agency, the YMPN urged both Israelis and Paletinians to resume peace talks on

an acceptable, fair and democratic resolution creating a genuine and far-reaching solution towards an end to the sectarian violence and sporadic


Marawi City Health Office urges moms to breastfeed babies by: Apipa P. Bagumbaran

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur - The City Health Office (CHO) is encouraging all mothers to breastfeed their babies from birth up to two years citing the numerous benefits that can be derived from breastfeeding.

The mother’s milk is rich in Vitamin A and antibodies that help protect babies against allergies and illnesses, said Fatima Macapodi, nutrition coordinator of Marawi

CHO, in today’s airing of Ozor ka, Ranao! radio program. Macapodi said breastmilk is always safe and nutritionally superior to other alternatives as

armed confrontation. It said that the recognition of the Palestinians’ quest for the right of self-determination leading to a “two-states” resolution or a Federal system is seen as a viable resolve. “We support them as we the Bangsamoro people in southern Philippines share the same aspiration for right to self-governance, justice, and peace through a genuine autonomous government,” the YMPN said. The group also commended the efforts of various organizations, government institutions and individuals who have given humanitarian aid and have called for a peaceful resolution in Gaza. YMPN also called on fellow youth, civil-society and faith-based organizations to engage in dialogue and to lobby the international

community to take serious and bold steps to resolve the centuries-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “It is a blunder to world peace if other nations play blind and deaf on the sufferings and anguish for peace and justice in Israel-Gaza conflict,” the group further said.


it provides the baby protection against infections. She said it also has growth factor that enhances baby’s cognitive and mental development. Macapodi stressed that breastfeeding is also good for the

mothers. According to her, breastfeeding decreases the risk of postpartum hemorrhage, ovarian cancer and breast cancer among mothers. She said it also delays ovulation, thus, mothers can also practice natural child spacing. Above all, breastfeeding promotes attachment between the mother and the baby and helps them bond for life, added Macapodi. Ozor ka, Ranao! is an hour radio program of Philippine Information Agency and Philippine Braodcasting Service that aims to provide information and updates on various efforts to bring development and prosperity in the province. It

is being aired over DxSO Radyo ng Bayan Marawi from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. every first and third Monday of the month.

First time moms need not worry of low milk production - CHO by: Apipa P. Bagumbaran

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur - Breastfeeding mothers, especially first time moms, shoud not worry if they produce less milk, according to the City Health Office.


In today’s airing of Ozor ka, Ranao! program of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), City Nutrition Coordinator Fatima Macapodi clarified that moms can still produce enough milk as long as they breastfeed their babies because frequent suckling of the baby stimulates the production of breastmilk. To further stimulate milk production, she advised breastfeeding mothers to eat nutritious and balanced diet and make sure that the attachment or positioning of the baby during breastfeeding is proper. Macapodi also explained that a mother can still breastfeed even if she is tired from work or even

after doing household chores. She said there is no truth in the belief that the baby will suckle the mother’s tiredness during breastfeeding. She also said that mothers produce milk from their own body stores so even hungry mothers can breastfeed and make plenty of milk for their babies. Ozor ka, Ranao! is an hour radio program conducted in partnership with Philippine Braodcasting Service to provide information and updates on various efforts to bring development and prosperity in the province. It is being aired over DxSO Radyo ng Bayan Marawi from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. every first and third Monday of the month.(photo from pinoy99.blogspot.com)

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