Sorsogon gears up for 2012 ‘Pamana’ projects
By Benilda A. Recebido
SORSOGON CITY, Sorsogon, July 12 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Sorsogon is now getting ready for the implementation of the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (Pamana) projects in the province.
Sorsogon Governor Raul R. Lee said the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) has already prepared the list of Pamana priority projects and its needed budget for this year.
The second phase of the Pamana projects this year will again be on track as follows: For Barcelona town, water system and river control project; Casiguran, concreting pavement of Calayugan-Burgos Farm to Market Road; Gubat, concreting pavement of Union-Sangat Farm to Market Road; Juban, concreting pavement of Caruhayon-Tinago Farm to Market Road and of Lower-Upper Calmayon; Magallanes, Eco-tourism project (Phase II) which includes Parola Beach, Bucalbucalan Spring Resort and Sta. Lourdes Grotto, establishment of evacuation center and post-harvest facility with mechanical flatbed dryer; while in Pto. Diaz is concreting pavement of Gogon-San Rafael Farm to Market Road.
The projects were allocated with P5 million each, amounting to P40 million, including the establishment of a provincial agricultural facility, the cold storage and cold chain facility in Brgy. Abuyog, Sorsogon City.
Assistant Secretary Romulo B. Halabaso represented the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and formally turned over 10 out of 12 completed 2011 completed Pamana Projects in Sorsogon to the respective local chief executives and its direct beneficiaries on July 4.
Data from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in 2009 said that Sorsogon was identified as one of the priority provinces because of the heavy presence and activities of the New People’s Army (NPA) with 114 conflict affected barangays (CAB) in seven municipalities.
Pamana started in Sorsogon by conducting a road-mapping on February 4, 2011 in preparation for the implementation of Pamana projects for 2011.
On February 9 of the same year, Lee issued an executive order creating the Pamana Technical Working Group (PTWG) that will lead the over-all supervision, management and implementation of the Pamana program in the province.
Lee initiated anew the re-organization of the PTWG this year in preparation for the implementation of the second phase of Pamana projects in Sorsogon. The PTWG is composed of the Office of the Governor, Department of Public Works and Highways Districts 1 and 2, Philippine Army, the Philippine National Police, Department of Education, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Provincial ENR Office and the Department of Interior and Local Government acting as the secretariat.
Sorsogon, along with Camarines Norte and Masbate are among the three provinces in Bicol region identified by OPAPP as beneficiaries of the peace initiatives of Pamana program. (MAL/BAR-PIA5 Sorsogon)
News Feature: Veggies lower risk of heart diseases, gastrointestinal cancer
By Sally A. Atento
This claim supported with convincing evidence according to the World Health Organization, is among the objectives for this year’s celebration of the Nutrition month.
The celebration was launched in this city at the Bigaa Elementary School by the National Nutrition Council in the Bicol region.
With the theme “Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw-araw itong ihain,” this year’s celebration focuses on the importance of vegetable as part of everyday eating consumption.
The event started with vegetable planting, which according to Nutrition Program Coordinator for NNC V Arlene R. Reario, is done simultaneously in the region and can increase supply and availability of vegetable especially for families.
Legazpi City Mayor Geraldine Rosal together with representatives from various government aganecies, barangay officials, school personnel, parents and students joined the said activity.
Rosal added, “We are bombarded with commercials causing changes in our pattern of eating. With this activity we do not not only promote vegetable eating but also also create awareness for children to plant and eat it especially these days wherein they prefer to eat fastfood and instant food.”
The preference for this type of food is one of the reasons for low vegetable consumption according to the study conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute.
Other reasons are fear of chemical and pesticides, influence of family members, preference for meat than vegetables, and lack of knowledge on its health benefits and nutrition value.
As compared with high-energy foods such as processed food that are high in fats and sugars, fruit and vegetables can also reduce the risk of obesity.
“Fruit and vegetable consumption is one of the most effective means to lose weight and promote balanced health,” Reario said. (Sally Atento/MAL/PIA5/Albay)
Cancers that affect the digestive system can be especially difficult to manage because they can interfere with your ability to process your food and absorb the nutrients that you would need to help fight the disorder. One such gastrointestinal cancer is colorectal, which can actually be divided into colon and rectal cancers. Currently, doctors and researchers are trying to comprehend the link between colorectal cancer and asbestos exposure.
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