Camarines Sur National High School finest eco-friendly school in PH
LEGAZPI CITY, November 23, (PIA/DENR) -- Never settling for its 2009 second place honor, the Camarines Sur National High School (Cam High) in Naga City triumphed among the country’s eco-friendly schools and managed to get the national championship this year.
Known among the academe for its sustainable environment friendly programs, Cam High was adjudicated as Bicol’s most eco-friendly school in school year 2011, which further pushed its environmental programs and projects to the fore of the school’s curricula.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol Regional Executive Director Joselin Marcus Fragada praised Cam High for its back-to-back win as among the most eco-friendly high school in the country today.
“This should serve as an inspiration among our local academe, to do well and strive harder to pursue a green institution, wherein students are highly aware of their roles in keeping our environment sustainable and protected” Director Fragada said.
Awarding Ceremonies
The DENR, together with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Smart Communications, has named nine schools as the national champions of the 2011 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools.
Handing out the awards in simple ceremonies held Wednesday (Nov. 16) at the SM City North EDSA were DENR Assistant Secretary for Management and Finance Corazon Davis, representing DENR Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje; Smart’s Community Partnerships senior manager Darwin Flores; DepEd’s Nutrition Division head Dr. Juan Araojo Jr.; and CHED Director William Malitao.
In a speech read by Davis, Paje described as “overwhelming” the schools’ response to the call for entries to the competition. “The contest was launched so that schools will participate more actively in environmental programs. We hope that in doing so, the students will also encourage others to adopt sustainable practices,” Paje said.
The nine national champions were chosen from 45 regional champions representing the elementary, high school and college levels. For the elementary level, Iliranan Elementary School of San Carlos City in Negros Occidental; Kibawe Central School in Kibawe, Bukidnon; and San Mariano Elementary School in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro were proclaimed as first, second and third placers, respectively.
Declared high school level champions were the Camarines Sur National High School in Naga City (1st); University of San Jose Recoletos – High School in Cebu City (2nd); and Daniel R. Aquinaldo National High School in Davao City (3rd).
Meanwhile, De La Salle University – Dasmariñas in Cavite; Palawan State University in Puerto Princesa City; and Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City were awarded the first, second and third places for the college level.
The national champions each received plaques of recognition and cash prizes of P50,000 for first place, P40,000 for second place, and P30,000 for third place. The awarding coincided with the celebration of November as National Environmental Awareness Month as provided under Republic Act No. 9512, also known as the National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008.
Now on its second run, the nationwide competition aims to recognize educational institutions from elementary to college levels with the best sustainable and environment-friendly programs and activities. It is the Philippines’ initative in support to the ASEAN Environmental Education Action Plan (2008-2012), and the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014). (MAL/RLMendones, DENR V)
DTI, DAR partner for “Plant a Tree Program”
by Irma A. Guhit
SORSOGON CITY, November 23 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) have forged partnership for the massive planting of the pili trees here in support to the National Greening Program (NGP) of the government.
Pili, considered as a high value crop of of Sorsogon has been also identified as one of the natural environmental trees to be planted to ensure adaptation and mitigation to the ill effects of climate change.
DTI Sorsogon through the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council (SMEDC), also coordinated with local officials in the propagation of the said high value crop.
Leah Pagao, provincial director of DTI Sorsogon, said that pili has already gained a niche in trade fairs as Bicol's best commodity champion in sales, truly marketable and an export earner for the region.
Under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Program (CARP), beneficiaries here were also trained and tapped to plant throughout the province with seedlings supplied by the Department of Agriculture.
Alleviation of poverty, according to Pagao is one of the main objectives in the massive planting of pili hand in hand with environmental conservation and economic development enterprise.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) thrusts’ and the provincial government of Sorsogon’s initiative to harmonize efforts in climate change adaptation and mitigation through pili planting will be one of the continuous activities of the province to be undertaken.
Resource speakers from DA have also been tapped to provide more information to CARP beneficiaries in the proper propagation of the pili tree.
Meanwhile, seedlings were also distributed to 100 beneficiaries region-wide and proper validation of areas for pili plantation has been identified already.
The" Plant a Tree Program" has already been recommended by DENR as Secretary Ramon Paje of DENR during his visit here.(MAL/IAG, PIA Sorsogon)
Albay hosts celebration of World AIDS Day in Bicol
LEGAZPI CITY, November 23 (PIA) – It's all system go for this year’s World AIDS Day celebration in Bicol to be hosted by Albay, according to Albay Board Member Herbert Borja, co-chairman of the Albay Provincial AIDS Council.
Borja said Albay will host this year’s celebration set on December 1 and 2 with the theme – Getting to Zero for discrimination, zero new infection and AIDS related deaths.
Borja said that event on December 1 is the Street Walk information drive to be participated in by various organizations from both from private and public sectors including students of different colleges and universities. “The objective of the Information caravan is to increase awareness on HIV and AIDs prevention.”
On December 2, a policy congress on Getting to Zero will be held in Casablanca convention hall which will be highlighted by the presentation of the Rapid Assessment of the Vulnerability (RAV) result. This study was conducted in the municipalities of Bacacay, Sto Domingo, Guinobatan and Ligao City. RAV is one of the activity of the Albay AIDS Council and Department of Health (DoH) to determine the magnitude of Most At Risk Population and its vulnerabilities on HIV and AIDS.
The policy congress aims to validate the result of the RAV and formulate immediate measure to address gaps and concerns on the prevention of HIV and reduce the number of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) specially among Men who are Having Sex with men (MSM).
Meanwhile, Gayon Albay ( an organization of Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transgender) will also launch the Human Soul Exhibit in Pacific Mall Legazpi on December 2. The Human Soul Exhibit actually promotes anti-discrimination legislations that would help eliminate stigma and discrimination among the LGBT community. This activity is in partnership with the United Nations development Progra, Health Action Information Network, Lad-Lad, Bluethumb, Alliance Francaice de Manilla, The Library Foundation-Share and pacific Mall Legazpi.(MAL, PIA V)
Christmas Cheers set to start on Dec. 16
VIRAC, Catanduanes, November 23 (PIA) -- The annual 13-day Christmas Cheers in the province will start on December 16, 2011 to be held every night at the Plaza Rizal in Virac, Catanduanes.
Performing groups/ schools will sponsor one night of delight which is one of the most awaited Yuletide entertainment festival in the entire island. Usually, performing groups are given two hours of performance.
The schedule and sponsor for each night is as follows: CSC Hablon Dawani (Dec.16), CSC Laboratory Schools (Dec. 17), Virac Pilot Elementary School (Dec. 18), JMAMES/Taytay Elementary School (Dec. 19), Buyo/Calatagan/Palta (Dec. 20), Virac Central/Antipolo/Igang (Dec.21), CNHS (Dec.22), CC/Ville St. John (Dec. 23), Music Avenue Band (Dec. 26), Star Kids (Dec. 27), Little Ms. Christmas Cheers (Dec. 28), 2nd Christmas Serenade Choral Competition (Dec. 29), and the Provincial Government on Dec. 30.
Major sponsors of the said event are Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish, Congressional District Office, LGU Catanduanes, LGU Virac, DPWH Catanduanes, Marriage Encounterers, Catanduanes Tribune, Catanduanes Contractors Association, Mountain Care & Hikers Association, Abuad Enterprises, FICELCO, Catanduanes Tulungan Club and Rotaract Club. (MAL/EABagadiong, PIA Catanduanes)
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Parents told: Spare the rod
MASBATE CITY, November 22 (PIA) -- At a recent seminar, dozens of parents and guardians, senior citizens, day care teachers, lay workers and youth leaders in the municipality of Cawayan were told that beating a child to instill discipline “is harmful as it impedes his development.”
According to the resource speakers in the seminar, just ridiculing, threatening or intimidating a mischievous child has negative impact on his childhood.
Ariel M. Posadas of Plan International told participants it was time to dispose of the proverbial rod at home—or to be more apt, employ alternative, non-violent punishment to properly bring up a child.
In line with the “Strengthening Civil Society in Eliminating Violence Against Children in the Philippines” project which is sponsored by Plan International and European Union, the seminar ended with the formation of participants into what was called as “Community-Based Advocacy Mainstreaming Group” (CBAMG).
Posadas said corporal or psychological punishment that is inflicted upon children tends to be hidden because it is typically committed in the home.
Civil society groups, like the CBAMG, could uncover such violence, he added.
Dante Tizon of Philippine Legislative Committee on Population and Development said that since the ordinance’s objective was the same as that of House Bill 4455, Cawayan was virtually providing a dry run for an imminent national campaign against violent discipline of children.
Tizon said once the “Positive Discipline Act of 2011” is enacted, parents and guardians will be assisted in fulfilling their parental authority while also upholding the children’s right to protection from cruelty.
The law would bind parents and guardians to adopt “positive discipline,” an enhanced technique in disciplining children that professional caregivers employ to correct the behavior of their wards. (MAL/EA Delgado, PIA Masbate)
DTI confiscates substandard Christmas lights
VIRAC, Catanduanes, November 22 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- Catanduanes has started its campaign against substandard Christmas lights sold by business establishments in the province as part of their monitoring to ensure public safety and to avoid unwanted incidence, according to DTI provincial director Ireneo B. Panti.
Included in the DTI operation are confiscation of substandard Christmas lights being sold in Virac Public Market and other parts of the town's capital.
Panti added that 50 pieces of Christmas lights amounting P700 were confiscated last Thursday, November 17.
DTI likewise urged the public to make sure that the products, especially the Christmas lights, are in good condition. Consumers may complain with the DTI for any substandard products sold by business establishments which may pose dangers.
Vendors were also warned to follow the law to avoid product confiscation and penalties. (MAL/EABagadiong, PIA Catanduanes)
Red Cross-Cat'nes to join nationwide fun run
VIRAC, Catanduanes, November 22 (PIA) -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Catanduanes Chapter will be joining the nation in a fun run dubbed as the Million Volunteer Run on December 4, 2011.
The activity is in connection with the celebration of the 10th International Year of Volunteers and aims to gather a million volunteer runners nationwide.
Million Volunteer Run also hopes to empower Filipinos against the dangers of disasters by training first responders and blood donors in preparation for any disaster.
Proceeds from the registration fee of P500 event will go to the different services especially in the training of Red Cross 143 volunteers and its disaster management programs.
The activity also emphasizes the importance of volunteerism and disaster-preparedness management through Red Cross 143 training in every barangay throughout the country.
The Million Volunteer Run will start at Plaza Rizal at around 6:00 a.m. and will end at the same venue. (MAL/EABagadiong, PIA Catanduanes)
Govt, private firms join DOLE-Bicol’s 1st Inter-Company Friendship Games
LEGAZPI CITY, November 22 (PIA/DOLE) -- A total of 16 teams have signified joining the first ever Inter-Company Basketball Friendship Tournament sponsored by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office here.
DOLE Bicol regional director Atty. Alvin M. Villamor said that the tournament, dubbed as “DOLE Cup 2011” is an experimental venture aimed at promoting a harmonious relationship among labor and management in both the private and public sectors.
He said that DOLE Bicol is serious in its mandate of promoting industrial peace and shall use all means necessary to achieve the goal set forth by the Labor Sec. Baldoz in the unified Labor and Employment Plan (LEP) in attaining a 100 percent industrial peace in the regions.
“Sports has always been a peace maker not only internally to the companies that join us but as well as the entire business community here in the Region. In fact, an undeniable statistics shows that in every Manny Pacquiao’s fight crimes drop. So why not use sports as a tool in delivering our services,” Villamor added.
“DOLE Cup 2011” is a basketball tournament open to all businesses, companies, establishments, and even government offices region wide who are willing to join in any of the two categories.
The two categories are the Senior Category with players below 45 years old and the Veteran Category with players above 45 years old. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are also welcome to join the tournament by forming a consolidated team composed of several business entities.
Ryan Villaflores, a basketball enthusiast, a certified Honda mechanic, and the owner-manager of a small yet profitable auto shop business - the Modules Car Clinic located at Tahao Road Legazpi City, allied with other small shop owners and mechanic to form their team the “Auto Boys.”
“Maganda po ito kasi nagkakakilala kami nang husto tapos nagkakaroon ng pagkakataon na mapag usapan yung mga sikreto ng negosyo. Yun bang parang sharing. Tapos sa gaya naming maliit pa lang na business e naiiwasan yung sama-an ng loob gawa ng kumpetisyon sa negosyo yun bang tipo na…o sya I laro na lang naten ng basketball yan…” Villaflores said.
Even media personnel in the region have been all praises for this move calling it as a “different-yet effective” approach of advocacy.
Edwin Peralta, news director of PBN DZGB-AM Legazpi and an active KBP member, in an afternoon interview with DOLE-Bicol, even profess the willingness of the KBP Legazpi Chapter to also join the competition.
He said that the DOLE Cup 2011 is the proper venue to strengthen the bond of broadcasters in the region. He also sees it as an opportunity for DOLE-Bicol to reach out to far more than the four corners of its office.
“I was actually surprised by the outcome of the number of teams who signified. The response was overwhelming. Truly, this DOLE Cup is not about the price or prestige but the camaraderie and the harmonious relationships forged. Please note that there is no pot-money on this but just a trophy for the winning team,” Villamor added.
DOLE Cup 2011 commenced on November 12.
Enhanced Labor-Management-Public Sector relations plus the bonus of an actual advocacy of DOLE’s presence in the public eye can be claimed as the best campaign to push for voluntary labor standards compliance with a minimal or at no cost from the government at all.
Also, the partnerships made with this endeavor is expected to last a lifetime all in the spirit of giving the best public service and best labor and employment advocacy in the service of the Bicolanos. (MAL/RPE-DOLE V)
DPWH-DEO I joins hazard awareness, wellness services and psychosocial promotions
ALBAY 1st DEO, Legazpi City, November 22 (PIA) -- Officials and employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office here and its three district offices of Albay joined the events and activities in connection with the conduct of hazard awareness, wellness services, and psychosocial care, coinciding with the birthday anniversary of Governor Joey Sarte-Salceda last Tuesday, October 25, 2011.
On the part of the DPWH, the walk for a cause was headed by regional director Danilo E. Dequito, together with 2nd Engineering District OIC Assistant D.E. Vicente Miraballes, 3rd Engineering District OIC Assistant D.E. Benecio V. Sazon, Administrative Officer V Flocerpida Azotea, and Administrative Officer III Ma. Teodora P. Losantas and Albay 1st Administrative Officer III Teresita B. Talastas.
This event was participated in by some government agencies, LGU’s, senior citizens, students and teachers from different schools, barangays, JCI Legazpi City, ABA, KBP and other entities.
The activity started through a “walk for healthier Albayanos” led by the Albay Provincial Health Office at 6:00 in the morning from Bicol University grounds to Peñaranda Park. Included in the event were the “Hataw” and the awarding of Inter-Department Sports fest.
Free medical and dental check-up, bone screening, breast care, health education and diet counseling were given to all participants at the “wellness clinic” at Albay Astrodome. At 1:30 p.m., school bags, tables and chairs were distributed to 500 elementary pupils and 200 day care workers, led by the Philippine Social Welfare and Development. (MAL/DPWH V)
DPWH personnel undergoes free osteoporosis screening
ALBAY 1st DEO, Legazpi City, Nov. 22 (PIA) -- The Albay Medical Society, under Dr. Ofelia Sy, with MSD-Merck Sharp and DOHME, in cooperation with the Albay District Engineering Office Employees Association, headed by Association’s President, Mr. Allan B. Imperial and organized by Epifania Daep, conducted a free osteoporosis bone screening last October 17, 2011 at the Public Information Office from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
OIC Assistant District Engineer Rafael B. Presbitero, Administrative Officer III Teresita B. Talastas, Engr. Wilfredo S. Bigol, OIC Chief, Construction Section and P.I.O Designate Marites B. Mañago were the first four personnel who submitted themselves in bone screening. A total of sixty six employees undergo bone testing, in which, six was found to be at risk for osteoporosis category, twenty three on osteopenia and thirty seven were classified under normal ratings.
With those findings, Dr. Ofelia Sy provided the necessary prescriptions to those personnel who have been found under the osteoporosis and Osteopenia categories.
Osteoporosis usually occurs in elderly persons and post menopausal women. Exercise programs, calcium-enriched diet, and sometimes estrogens replacement, are used in prevention and treatment. (MAL/DPWH V)
MASBATE CITY, November 22 (PIA) -- At a recent seminar, dozens of parents and guardians, senior citizens, day care teachers, lay workers and youth leaders in the municipality of Cawayan were told that beating a child to instill discipline “is harmful as it impedes his development.”
According to the resource speakers in the seminar, just ridiculing, threatening or intimidating a mischievous child has negative impact on his childhood.
Ariel M. Posadas of Plan International told participants it was time to dispose of the proverbial rod at home—or to be more apt, employ alternative, non-violent punishment to properly bring up a child.
In line with the “Strengthening Civil Society in Eliminating Violence Against Children in the Philippines” project which is sponsored by Plan International and European Union, the seminar ended with the formation of participants into what was called as “Community-Based Advocacy Mainstreaming Group” (CBAMG).
Posadas said corporal or psychological punishment that is inflicted upon children tends to be hidden because it is typically committed in the home.
Civil society groups, like the CBAMG, could uncover such violence, he added.
Dante Tizon of Philippine Legislative Committee on Population and Development said that since the ordinance’s objective was the same as that of House Bill 4455, Cawayan was virtually providing a dry run for an imminent national campaign against violent discipline of children.
Tizon said once the “Positive Discipline Act of 2011” is enacted, parents and guardians will be assisted in fulfilling their parental authority while also upholding the children’s right to protection from cruelty.
The law would bind parents and guardians to adopt “positive discipline,” an enhanced technique in disciplining children that professional caregivers employ to correct the behavior of their wards. (MAL/EA Delgado, PIA Masbate)
DTI confiscates substandard Christmas lights
VIRAC, Catanduanes, November 22 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- Catanduanes has started its campaign against substandard Christmas lights sold by business establishments in the province as part of their monitoring to ensure public safety and to avoid unwanted incidence, according to DTI provincial director Ireneo B. Panti.
Included in the DTI operation are confiscation of substandard Christmas lights being sold in Virac Public Market and other parts of the town's capital.
Panti added that 50 pieces of Christmas lights amounting P700 were confiscated last Thursday, November 17.
DTI likewise urged the public to make sure that the products, especially the Christmas lights, are in good condition. Consumers may complain with the DTI for any substandard products sold by business establishments which may pose dangers.
Vendors were also warned to follow the law to avoid product confiscation and penalties. (MAL/EABagadiong, PIA Catanduanes)
Red Cross-Cat'nes to join nationwide fun run
VIRAC, Catanduanes, November 22 (PIA) -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Catanduanes Chapter will be joining the nation in a fun run dubbed as the Million Volunteer Run on December 4, 2011.
The activity is in connection with the celebration of the 10th International Year of Volunteers and aims to gather a million volunteer runners nationwide.
Million Volunteer Run also hopes to empower Filipinos against the dangers of disasters by training first responders and blood donors in preparation for any disaster.
Proceeds from the registration fee of P500 event will go to the different services especially in the training of Red Cross 143 volunteers and its disaster management programs.
The activity also emphasizes the importance of volunteerism and disaster-preparedness management through Red Cross 143 training in every barangay throughout the country.
The Million Volunteer Run will start at Plaza Rizal at around 6:00 a.m. and will end at the same venue. (MAL/EABagadiong, PIA Catanduanes)
Govt, private firms join DOLE-Bicol’s 1st Inter-Company Friendship Games
LEGAZPI CITY, November 22 (PIA/DOLE) -- A total of 16 teams have signified joining the first ever Inter-Company Basketball Friendship Tournament sponsored by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office here.
DOLE Bicol regional director Atty. Alvin M. Villamor said that the tournament, dubbed as “DOLE Cup 2011” is an experimental venture aimed at promoting a harmonious relationship among labor and management in both the private and public sectors.
He said that DOLE Bicol is serious in its mandate of promoting industrial peace and shall use all means necessary to achieve the goal set forth by the Labor Sec. Baldoz in the unified Labor and Employment Plan (LEP) in attaining a 100 percent industrial peace in the regions.
“Sports has always been a peace maker not only internally to the companies that join us but as well as the entire business community here in the Region. In fact, an undeniable statistics shows that in every Manny Pacquiao’s fight crimes drop. So why not use sports as a tool in delivering our services,” Villamor added.
“DOLE Cup 2011” is a basketball tournament open to all businesses, companies, establishments, and even government offices region wide who are willing to join in any of the two categories.
The two categories are the Senior Category with players below 45 years old and the Veteran Category with players above 45 years old. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are also welcome to join the tournament by forming a consolidated team composed of several business entities.
Ryan Villaflores, a basketball enthusiast, a certified Honda mechanic, and the owner-manager of a small yet profitable auto shop business - the Modules Car Clinic located at Tahao Road Legazpi City, allied with other small shop owners and mechanic to form their team the “Auto Boys.”
“Maganda po ito kasi nagkakakilala kami nang husto tapos nagkakaroon ng pagkakataon na mapag usapan yung mga sikreto ng negosyo. Yun bang parang sharing. Tapos sa gaya naming maliit pa lang na business e naiiwasan yung sama-an ng loob gawa ng kumpetisyon sa negosyo yun bang tipo na…o sya I laro na lang naten ng basketball yan…” Villaflores said.
Even media personnel in the region have been all praises for this move calling it as a “different-yet effective” approach of advocacy.
Edwin Peralta, news director of PBN DZGB-AM Legazpi and an active KBP member, in an afternoon interview with DOLE-Bicol, even profess the willingness of the KBP Legazpi Chapter to also join the competition.
He said that the DOLE Cup 2011 is the proper venue to strengthen the bond of broadcasters in the region. He also sees it as an opportunity for DOLE-Bicol to reach out to far more than the four corners of its office.
“I was actually surprised by the outcome of the number of teams who signified. The response was overwhelming. Truly, this DOLE Cup is not about the price or prestige but the camaraderie and the harmonious relationships forged. Please note that there is no pot-money on this but just a trophy for the winning team,” Villamor added.
DOLE Cup 2011 commenced on November 12.
Enhanced Labor-Management-Public Sector relations plus the bonus of an actual advocacy of DOLE’s presence in the public eye can be claimed as the best campaign to push for voluntary labor standards compliance with a minimal or at no cost from the government at all.
Also, the partnerships made with this endeavor is expected to last a lifetime all in the spirit of giving the best public service and best labor and employment advocacy in the service of the Bicolanos. (MAL/RPE-DOLE V)
DPWH-DEO I joins hazard awareness, wellness services and psychosocial promotions
ALBAY 1st DEO, Legazpi City, November 22 (PIA) -- Officials and employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office here and its three district offices of Albay joined the events and activities in connection with the conduct of hazard awareness, wellness services, and psychosocial care, coinciding with the birthday anniversary of Governor Joey Sarte-Salceda last Tuesday, October 25, 2011.
On the part of the DPWH, the walk for a cause was headed by regional director Danilo E. Dequito, together with 2nd Engineering District OIC Assistant D.E. Vicente Miraballes, 3rd Engineering District OIC Assistant D.E. Benecio V. Sazon, Administrative Officer V Flocerpida Azotea, and Administrative Officer III Ma. Teodora P. Losantas and Albay 1st Administrative Officer III Teresita B. Talastas.
This event was participated in by some government agencies, LGU’s, senior citizens, students and teachers from different schools, barangays, JCI Legazpi City, ABA, KBP and other entities.
The activity started through a “walk for healthier Albayanos” led by the Albay Provincial Health Office at 6:00 in the morning from Bicol University grounds to Peñaranda Park. Included in the event were the “Hataw” and the awarding of Inter-Department Sports fest.
Free medical and dental check-up, bone screening, breast care, health education and diet counseling were given to all participants at the “wellness clinic” at Albay Astrodome. At 1:30 p.m., school bags, tables and chairs were distributed to 500 elementary pupils and 200 day care workers, led by the Philippine Social Welfare and Development. (MAL/DPWH V)
DPWH personnel undergoes free osteoporosis screening
ALBAY 1st DEO, Legazpi City, Nov. 22 (PIA) -- The Albay Medical Society, under Dr. Ofelia Sy, with MSD-Merck Sharp and DOHME, in cooperation with the Albay District Engineering Office Employees Association, headed by Association’s President, Mr. Allan B. Imperial and organized by Epifania Daep, conducted a free osteoporosis bone screening last October 17, 2011 at the Public Information Office from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
OIC Assistant District Engineer Rafael B. Presbitero, Administrative Officer III Teresita B. Talastas, Engr. Wilfredo S. Bigol, OIC Chief, Construction Section and P.I.O Designate Marites B. Mañago were the first four personnel who submitted themselves in bone screening. A total of sixty six employees undergo bone testing, in which, six was found to be at risk for osteoporosis category, twenty three on osteopenia and thirty seven were classified under normal ratings.
With those findings, Dr. Ofelia Sy provided the necessary prescriptions to those personnel who have been found under the osteoporosis and Osteopenia categories.
Osteoporosis usually occurs in elderly persons and post menopausal women. Exercise programs, calcium-enriched diet, and sometimes estrogens replacement, are used in prevention and treatment. (MAL/DPWH V)
Monday, November 21, 2011
Media’s turn to bolster mainstreaming advocacies and strategies on climate change adaptation
…Albay hosts anew media interfacing
by Marlon A. Loterte
LEGAZPI CITY, November 21 (PIA) – With provincial, city and town chief executives across the country earlier demonstrating their commitment to develop resilience and adaptive capacities of communities to the adverse impacts of the changing climate, now it’s media’s share to bolster mainstreaming advocacies and strategies on climate change adaptation in the country.
Governor Joey Salceda of Albay, UN senior global champion on climate change adaptation and UN climate fund advisor, said the conference forms part of the series of sectoral interfacings in mainstreaming strategies on adaptation to the changing climate wherein no doubt the media has very important role to play.
Albay province, acclaimed a key front liner in CCA advocacy in the country and abroad, takes the lead anew in staging the Philippine Media Conference on Climate Change Adaptation set on November 24-26 at the Bicol University here.
Salceda said that President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III is invited to keynote the convention on November 25 and lead the inauguration of the Climate Change Academy.
Salceda furthered that the media convention will gather selected media practitioners and foreign correspondents from different organizations in a three-day workshop to tackle climate change implications and challenges, related disasters vis-à-vis media’s action, along with other sectors, on preparedness, adaptation and mitigation.
The interfacing, according to him, also intends to promote awareness on climate change vulnerabilities and extremities, putting emphasis the need to accelerate programs and policies in pursuit of the achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at the local level, and advocate the use of science-based analytical and planning tools on climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, among others.
Meanwhile, Manuel “Nong” Rangasa, executive director of the Center for Initiative and Research on Climate Adaptation (CIRCA), told PIA News Service that the Philippine Media Conference on Climate Change Adaptation is part of the over-all effort of the Climate Change Commission (CCC), Presidential Communications Operations Office, Presidential Adviser for Environmental Protection, Presidential Adviser on Climate Change, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Department of Science and Technology, National Economic and Development Authority, Kapisanan ng mga Broadcaster ng Pilipinas, National Press Club in partnership with the Joint Programme MDG-F1656, United Nations Development Programme and Spanish Government-Agencia Espanola de Cooperacion International Para El Desarollo.
Earlier, a series of Summits on Mainstreaming of CCA among local government units (LGUs) were held in different parts of the country that evidently manifests that the implementation of direct adaptation measures remains local or lies on the hands of LGUs and residents.
Albay already hosted and sponsored the three CCA summits involving the League of Governors of the Philippines held in Albay on November 2010 and League of City Mayors in Iloilo on December, also last year, while League of Municipalities on March this year. (MALoterte, PIA V)
…Albay hosts anew media interfacing
by Marlon A. Loterte
LEGAZPI CITY, November 21 (PIA) – With provincial, city and town chief executives across the country earlier demonstrating their commitment to develop resilience and adaptive capacities of communities to the adverse impacts of the changing climate, now it’s media’s share to bolster mainstreaming advocacies and strategies on climate change adaptation in the country.
Governor Joey Salceda of Albay, UN senior global champion on climate change adaptation and UN climate fund advisor, said the conference forms part of the series of sectoral interfacings in mainstreaming strategies on adaptation to the changing climate wherein no doubt the media has very important role to play.
Albay province, acclaimed a key front liner in CCA advocacy in the country and abroad, takes the lead anew in staging the Philippine Media Conference on Climate Change Adaptation set on November 24-26 at the Bicol University here.
Salceda said that President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III is invited to keynote the convention on November 25 and lead the inauguration of the Climate Change Academy.
Salceda furthered that the media convention will gather selected media practitioners and foreign correspondents from different organizations in a three-day workshop to tackle climate change implications and challenges, related disasters vis-à-vis media’s action, along with other sectors, on preparedness, adaptation and mitigation.
The interfacing, according to him, also intends to promote awareness on climate change vulnerabilities and extremities, putting emphasis the need to accelerate programs and policies in pursuit of the achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at the local level, and advocate the use of science-based analytical and planning tools on climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, among others.
Meanwhile, Manuel “Nong” Rangasa, executive director of the Center for Initiative and Research on Climate Adaptation (CIRCA), told PIA News Service that the Philippine Media Conference on Climate Change Adaptation is part of the over-all effort of the Climate Change Commission (CCC), Presidential Communications Operations Office, Presidential Adviser for Environmental Protection, Presidential Adviser on Climate Change, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Department of Science and Technology, National Economic and Development Authority, Kapisanan ng mga Broadcaster ng Pilipinas, National Press Club in partnership with the Joint Programme MDG-F1656, United Nations Development Programme and Spanish Government-Agencia Espanola de Cooperacion International Para El Desarollo.
Earlier, a series of Summits on Mainstreaming of CCA among local government units (LGUs) were held in different parts of the country that evidently manifests that the implementation of direct adaptation measures remains local or lies on the hands of LGUs and residents.
Albay already hosted and sponsored the three CCA summits involving the League of Governors of the Philippines held in Albay on November 2010 and League of City Mayors in Iloilo on December, also last year, while League of Municipalities on March this year. (MALoterte, PIA V)
Masbate strengthens fight against marine wealth exploitation
by Ernie A. Delgado
MASBATE CITY, November 21 (PIA) —- The local government is reinforcing the fight against exploitation of marine wealth with the enactment of “Anti-Super Light Ordinance of 2011,” which outlaws fishing with the aid of strong light.
Like trawling and fine-meshed net fishing, the use of super light, which is generated by halogen, is blamed for overfishing that RA 8550 or the Fishery Code of the Philippines included it among the banned forms of fishing in municipal waters—the waters within 15 kilometers from the coastline.
Under the ordinance, violators could be fined and jailed for violating RA 8550.
Exempted from the ordinance are government or private research and educational institutions, which were issued permit to use super light in fishing for research, experimental, educational and scientific purposes.
The city mayor issues such permit under certain conditions after consulting with the Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Council.
The ordinance also outlaws the use of mercury lights and lights with more than 4,000 watts or 4 kilowatts in combined electrical power in fish catching in the city’s waters.
On the other hand, it legalizes the use of incandescent lamp, pressurized gas lamp, compact bulb as well as “hasag,” a traditional gear of fisher folks.
Violators of the prohibition on the use of mercury lights and lights of more than 4 kilowatts will be slapped with a P1,000 fine and imprisonment for up to six months.
The ordinance also provides monetary reward for law enforcers involved in the apprehension and prosecution of violators.
Those responsible for the conviction of violators—BFAR personnel, policemen, members of Bantay Dagat Task Force and barangay chairs—will receive at least 25 percent of the fine. (MAL/EADelgado, PIA Masbate)
Camarines Norte named recipient of PAMANA of OPPAP
by Rosalita Base-Manlangit
DAET, Camarines Norte, November 21 (PIA) -- Camarines Norte has been named one of the recipient of the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) program of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPPAP) that responds and strengthens peace building, reconstruction and development in conflict affected areas (CCAs) in line with the government’s goal of putting a permanent and just closure to internal armed conflicts.
Governor Edgardo Tallado said that the PAMANA framework on sustainable peace and development has three pillars namely: building the foundation of peace (Pillar 1), establishing resilient communities (Pillar 2) and addressing regional development (Pillar 3).
He explained that the OPPAP and the provincial government recognized the imperative of building critical partnership, collaboration, and cooperation in carrying out the PAMANA roadmap Pillar 3 projects through road accessibility as seen as main strategies that will contribute to the economic growth area of the province and eventurally of the region.
Earlier the governor has issued an Executive Order No. 2011-38 creating the Provincial PAMANA Management Team in the province which will oversee the implementation and management of PAMANA programs and projects in the province and ensure that the necessary processes are in place guided by principle of peace and social cohesion.
Governor Tallado is the chairman of the PAMANA Management Team and members include: Provincial Engr. Cesar Paita of the Provincial Engineering Office, Arch. Madonna Abular of Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), OIC Provincial Agriculturist Francia Pajares of Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg), Engr. Leopoldo Badiola of Ecosystem and Environmental Resource Management Division (EERMD) and OIC Cynthia de la Cruz of Provincial Social Welfare and Devt. Office (PSWDO), all under the provincial government.
A meeting of the provincial PAMANA Management Team will be held tomorrow with the representatives of OPPAP at the governor’s office.(MAL/RBM, PIA Camarines Norte)
Aquamarine project in Casiguran town under National Convergence Initiatives underway
by Irma A. Guhit
SORSOGON CITY, November 21 (PIA) -- Programs for the fishing industry sector in Casiguran town, including an on-going training on aquamarine culture, are underway through the National Convergence Initiative (NCI), according to Mayor Maria Esther Hamor in an interview here last week.
Hamor said that the careful selection of the beneficiaries was a big consideration since the success of the project depends on their attitude, active participation and commitment to make the project profitable, sustainable, and the full cooperation to follow the local government’s fishery rules and policies should be addressed.
“As local chief executive it is my desire to alleviate poverty in our town but at the same time fully implement the sustainable conservation of our environment from land to sea and inland water resources,” she said.
Benigno Bejison, municipal agriculture officer of Casiguran, and Gil B. Ramos of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) have conducted the trainings and the identified fishermen from Barangay Somal-ot were provided the needed materials to include five fishnets, four bundles of nylon rope, and 150 bamboo poles for their crab production.
According to Ramos, BFAR has provided the hands on training to on aqua-silvi culture technology to 61 fisherfolks in the said barangay.
It has also conducted the validation of the site selection process and most of the areas identified were mangrove area sites, a very good potential for the sustainability of the project.
Demonstration on the actual preparation of the area was done according to Bejison while the construction of crab cages were shown and process of harvesting were also explained.
The topics that were discussed included feeding management of crabs, record keeping, harvesting and post harvest activities, marketing, and the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the project.
Ramos said that mud crab production will only take four months to wait and that proper management should be followed so that the quality, quantity, and price of the produce will be competitive in the market.
Mayor Hamor explained that the LGU in partnership with the three converging agencies, the Department of Agriculture, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and Department of Agrarian Reform will continually coordinate in the implementation of the NCI projects in their municipality. (MAL/IAG, PIA Sorsogon)
Energy corporation highlights corporate social responsibility programs
by Irma A Guhit
SORSOGON CITY , November 21 (PIA) -- Anchored on a five- pronged community development agenda, the Energy Development Corporation (EDC) through its Community Partnerships Department (CPD), has laid down their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program component focusing on Health, Education, Livelihood, Small Scale Contract and Environment.
Engr. Liberato S. Virata, plant manager in his signed report provided their company's commitment to provide social prosperity and environmental stewardship through the implementation of a comprehensive, responsive and sustained program under their CSR program in partnership with their stakeholders and in keeping with the company’s objectives.
Senior Supervisor of the EDC-CPD, Eduardo Jimenez explained that under the CSR-CPD, 43 primary partner barangays with 17,680 households, 121 community associations, 71 schools and 47 health center in their host barangay-communities are beneficiaries of their CSR programs.
Under their Health Services Program, 47 health centers were continuously supported with trainings like drug abuse prevention with the enhancement of knowledge and capabilities of 65 health workers, medicine supply assistance, 36 medical and dental outreach conducted, improvement of several Barangay Health Centers..
Their health promotion support included trainings also of households on responsible parenthood,proper nutrition and health and sanitation practices while improving community access to basic medical facilities and services.
Total intervention under this program amounted to P5.7 M with 8,972 beneficiaries.
Jimenez cited that their environment programs focused on information education campaigns on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, promoting the BINHI program that diversify the planting of trees in four categories.
Their environmental protection enhancement is zeroed in on their continuous planting and reforestation of the 250,000 ha reservation area as their legacy of greening and their commitment to promote geothermal projects sites as eco-tourism destinations by maintaining their butterfly garden, bat sanctuary, wildlife park, twin falls and boiling pond sites.
Under their Livehihood Program, 44 livelihood projects are maintained under the Social Development Project (SDP) assisting farmers in rice production, vegetable gardening, fertilizer assistance, mud crab production, aquasilvi farming, and lambaklad project benefiting both land and sea based beneficiaries within the host communities
Jimenez said that their CSR beneficiaries under the livelihood component totaled to 7,528 with 122 organized farmers association.
Education has been one of their CSR pilot programs were host barangays' pupils and students were provided yearly school supplies including bags, miscellaneous fees payment assistance, and scholarships where 25 students in the secondary schools every year are chosen and sponsored with provisions of tuition fee, book allowance and monthly stipend.
A total of 26,330 individuals benefited from the regular education projects with a total amount of P 11.4 M intervention.
Meanwhile their Small Scale Contracts amounted to P43.2 M and this was awarded to cooperatives in the local communities for labor contracting.
Jimenez underscored that the total amount of intervention provided by the company in their CSR program amounted to P 99.5 M from 2005-2009 that benefited 41,244 individuals and group beneficiaries..(MAL/IAG, PIA Sorsogon)
Provincial Christmas Serenade Competition set
by Edna A Bagadiong
VIRAC, Catanduanes, November 21, (PIA) -- The 2nd Provincial Christmas Serenade Competition in the province will be held on December 2011 during the Congressman's Night of the annual Christmas Cheers at Plaza Rizal which will start on December 16.
Twelve invited schools from the province are expected to participate in the said competition. There shall only be one official entry per participating school and it shall be composed of not more than 20 members who are all bona fide pupils of the school they represent and one conductor who is a faculty in the same competing school.
The chorale group shall sing two songs: one standard song "Carol of the Bells" and the other one is a song of their choice that could be interpreted either in a Capella or accompanied with live guitar or piano only.
The Congressional District Office spearheads the competition and encourages participants to use recycled or indigenous materials as part of their lower garments since the t-shirts will be provided by the office.
The performance proper shall only be six minutes and shall not exceed eight minutes presentation time.
A total of P63,000 cash prize will be given to participants where the champion shall receive P20,000, P15,000 for the first runner up; P10,000 for the second runner-up; and P2,000 shall be given to non-winning groups. (MAL/EAB, PIA Catanduanes)
by Ernie A. Delgado
MASBATE CITY, November 21 (PIA) —- The local government is reinforcing the fight against exploitation of marine wealth with the enactment of “Anti-Super Light Ordinance of 2011,” which outlaws fishing with the aid of strong light.
Like trawling and fine-meshed net fishing, the use of super light, which is generated by halogen, is blamed for overfishing that RA 8550 or the Fishery Code of the Philippines included it among the banned forms of fishing in municipal waters—the waters within 15 kilometers from the coastline.
Under the ordinance, violators could be fined and jailed for violating RA 8550.
Exempted from the ordinance are government or private research and educational institutions, which were issued permit to use super light in fishing for research, experimental, educational and scientific purposes.
The city mayor issues such permit under certain conditions after consulting with the Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Council.
The ordinance also outlaws the use of mercury lights and lights with more than 4,000 watts or 4 kilowatts in combined electrical power in fish catching in the city’s waters.
On the other hand, it legalizes the use of incandescent lamp, pressurized gas lamp, compact bulb as well as “hasag,” a traditional gear of fisher folks.
Violators of the prohibition on the use of mercury lights and lights of more than 4 kilowatts will be slapped with a P1,000 fine and imprisonment for up to six months.
The ordinance also provides monetary reward for law enforcers involved in the apprehension and prosecution of violators.
Those responsible for the conviction of violators—BFAR personnel, policemen, members of Bantay Dagat Task Force and barangay chairs—will receive at least 25 percent of the fine. (MAL/EADelgado, PIA Masbate)
Camarines Norte named recipient of PAMANA of OPPAP
by Rosalita Base-Manlangit
DAET, Camarines Norte, November 21 (PIA) -- Camarines Norte has been named one of the recipient of the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) program of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPPAP) that responds and strengthens peace building, reconstruction and development in conflict affected areas (CCAs) in line with the government’s goal of putting a permanent and just closure to internal armed conflicts.
Governor Edgardo Tallado said that the PAMANA framework on sustainable peace and development has three pillars namely: building the foundation of peace (Pillar 1), establishing resilient communities (Pillar 2) and addressing regional development (Pillar 3).
He explained that the OPPAP and the provincial government recognized the imperative of building critical partnership, collaboration, and cooperation in carrying out the PAMANA roadmap Pillar 3 projects through road accessibility as seen as main strategies that will contribute to the economic growth area of the province and eventurally of the region.
Earlier the governor has issued an Executive Order No. 2011-38 creating the Provincial PAMANA Management Team in the province which will oversee the implementation and management of PAMANA programs and projects in the province and ensure that the necessary processes are in place guided by principle of peace and social cohesion.
Governor Tallado is the chairman of the PAMANA Management Team and members include: Provincial Engr. Cesar Paita of the Provincial Engineering Office, Arch. Madonna Abular of Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), OIC Provincial Agriculturist Francia Pajares of Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg), Engr. Leopoldo Badiola of Ecosystem and Environmental Resource Management Division (EERMD) and OIC Cynthia de la Cruz of Provincial Social Welfare and Devt. Office (PSWDO), all under the provincial government.
A meeting of the provincial PAMANA Management Team will be held tomorrow with the representatives of OPPAP at the governor’s office.(MAL/RBM, PIA Camarines Norte)
Aquamarine project in Casiguran town under National Convergence Initiatives underway
by Irma A. Guhit
SORSOGON CITY, November 21 (PIA) -- Programs for the fishing industry sector in Casiguran town, including an on-going training on aquamarine culture, are underway through the National Convergence Initiative (NCI), according to Mayor Maria Esther Hamor in an interview here last week.
Hamor said that the careful selection of the beneficiaries was a big consideration since the success of the project depends on their attitude, active participation and commitment to make the project profitable, sustainable, and the full cooperation to follow the local government’s fishery rules and policies should be addressed.
“As local chief executive it is my desire to alleviate poverty in our town but at the same time fully implement the sustainable conservation of our environment from land to sea and inland water resources,” she said.
Benigno Bejison, municipal agriculture officer of Casiguran, and Gil B. Ramos of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) have conducted the trainings and the identified fishermen from Barangay Somal-ot were provided the needed materials to include five fishnets, four bundles of nylon rope, and 150 bamboo poles for their crab production.
According to Ramos, BFAR has provided the hands on training to on aqua-silvi culture technology to 61 fisherfolks in the said barangay.
It has also conducted the validation of the site selection process and most of the areas identified were mangrove area sites, a very good potential for the sustainability of the project.
Demonstration on the actual preparation of the area was done according to Bejison while the construction of crab cages were shown and process of harvesting were also explained.
The topics that were discussed included feeding management of crabs, record keeping, harvesting and post harvest activities, marketing, and the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the project.
Ramos said that mud crab production will only take four months to wait and that proper management should be followed so that the quality, quantity, and price of the produce will be competitive in the market.
Mayor Hamor explained that the LGU in partnership with the three converging agencies, the Department of Agriculture, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and Department of Agrarian Reform will continually coordinate in the implementation of the NCI projects in their municipality. (MAL/IAG, PIA Sorsogon)
Energy corporation highlights corporate social responsibility programs
by Irma A Guhit
SORSOGON CITY , November 21 (PIA) -- Anchored on a five- pronged community development agenda, the Energy Development Corporation (EDC) through its Community Partnerships Department (CPD), has laid down their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program component focusing on Health, Education, Livelihood, Small Scale Contract and Environment.
Engr. Liberato S. Virata, plant manager in his signed report provided their company's commitment to provide social prosperity and environmental stewardship through the implementation of a comprehensive, responsive and sustained program under their CSR program in partnership with their stakeholders and in keeping with the company’s objectives.
Senior Supervisor of the EDC-CPD, Eduardo Jimenez explained that under the CSR-CPD, 43 primary partner barangays with 17,680 households, 121 community associations, 71 schools and 47 health center in their host barangay-communities are beneficiaries of their CSR programs.
Under their Health Services Program, 47 health centers were continuously supported with trainings like drug abuse prevention with the enhancement of knowledge and capabilities of 65 health workers, medicine supply assistance, 36 medical and dental outreach conducted, improvement of several Barangay Health Centers..
Their health promotion support included trainings also of households on responsible parenthood,proper nutrition and health and sanitation practices while improving community access to basic medical facilities and services.
Total intervention under this program amounted to P5.7 M with 8,972 beneficiaries.
Jimenez cited that their environment programs focused on information education campaigns on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, promoting the BINHI program that diversify the planting of trees in four categories.
Their environmental protection enhancement is zeroed in on their continuous planting and reforestation of the 250,000 ha reservation area as their legacy of greening and their commitment to promote geothermal projects sites as eco-tourism destinations by maintaining their butterfly garden, bat sanctuary, wildlife park, twin falls and boiling pond sites.
Under their Livehihood Program, 44 livelihood projects are maintained under the Social Development Project (SDP) assisting farmers in rice production, vegetable gardening, fertilizer assistance, mud crab production, aquasilvi farming, and lambaklad project benefiting both land and sea based beneficiaries within the host communities
Jimenez said that their CSR beneficiaries under the livelihood component totaled to 7,528 with 122 organized farmers association.
Education has been one of their CSR pilot programs were host barangays' pupils and students were provided yearly school supplies including bags, miscellaneous fees payment assistance, and scholarships where 25 students in the secondary schools every year are chosen and sponsored with provisions of tuition fee, book allowance and monthly stipend.
A total of 26,330 individuals benefited from the regular education projects with a total amount of P 11.4 M intervention.
Meanwhile their Small Scale Contracts amounted to P43.2 M and this was awarded to cooperatives in the local communities for labor contracting.
Jimenez underscored that the total amount of intervention provided by the company in their CSR program amounted to P 99.5 M from 2005-2009 that benefited 41,244 individuals and group beneficiaries..(MAL/IAG, PIA Sorsogon)
Provincial Christmas Serenade Competition set
by Edna A Bagadiong
VIRAC, Catanduanes, November 21, (PIA) -- The 2nd Provincial Christmas Serenade Competition in the province will be held on December 2011 during the Congressman's Night of the annual Christmas Cheers at Plaza Rizal which will start on December 16.
Twelve invited schools from the province are expected to participate in the said competition. There shall only be one official entry per participating school and it shall be composed of not more than 20 members who are all bona fide pupils of the school they represent and one conductor who is a faculty in the same competing school.
The chorale group shall sing two songs: one standard song "Carol of the Bells" and the other one is a song of their choice that could be interpreted either in a Capella or accompanied with live guitar or piano only.
The Congressional District Office spearheads the competition and encourages participants to use recycled or indigenous materials as part of their lower garments since the t-shirts will be provided by the office.
The performance proper shall only be six minutes and shall not exceed eight minutes presentation time.
A total of P63,000 cash prize will be given to participants where the champion shall receive P20,000, P15,000 for the first runner up; P10,000 for the second runner-up; and P2,000 shall be given to non-winning groups. (MAL/EAB, PIA Catanduanes)
Thursday, November 17, 2011
CSC urges to make every civil servant a 'Lingkod Bayani'
LEGAZPI CITY, November 17 (PIA/CSC) -- Through the years, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) remains relentless and has initiated and pursued programs and policies towards building a competent, credible and motivated bureaucracy.
CSC V regional director Cecilia Nieto said that the commission envisions making a lingkod bayani out of every civil servant. Lingkod bayani is a play on the terms lingkod bayan (public servant) and bayani (hero).
She cited that CSC believes heroism is a powerful, positive and engaging theme, adding that the need to imbibe among state workers the proper work ethic and build their capacity to be heroes in their own right can effectively project a positive image of the Philippine bureaucracy.
Thus, according to the director, all government agencies and instrumentalities are enjoined to adopt the slogan “ Gawing Lingkod Bayani ang Bawat Kawani”.
“ It challenges all public servants to begin the transformation from being lingkod bayan to a lingkod bayani or servant-hero,” she said.
CSC V also encourages government offices to produce the lingkod bayani button pin as part of the employee uniform, wherein the commission also made the design that may be downloaded via the CSC’s website (www.csc.gov.ph).
The director suggests that for queries and concerns, government offices may coordinate with the Public Assistance and Liaison Division (PALD) of the CSC Region 5 at 482-0699 or visit the CSC regional and field office near you. (MAL, PIA/CSC V)
Red Cross Sorsogon campaigns support to the Million Volunteer Run
by Irma A. Guhit
SORSOGON CITY, November 17 (PIA) -- The province of Sorsogon will lend support to the international statement vision of of the Philippine Red Cross in making the Philippines as the Red Cross Volunteer Capital of the World.
This was the agenda taken up by the members of the board of the PRC Sorsogon chapter here during their regular monthly meeting held last week to highlight the Red Cross 143 program in the campaign for support to the Million Volunteer Run scheduled this December 4.
The Philippines in 2009 was identified as the top ranking highly vulnerable disaster prone country and in 2010, it ranked third among countries frequently hit by disasters and natural calamities, thus, PRC to address this concern has engaged the mobilization of millions of RC volunteers through the RC 143 program here in the Philippines.
Atty. Arnulfo Perete, chair of PRC Sorsogon explained that the Philippine has a highly organized PRC 143 program where 44 volunteers (1 leader and 43 members) in each of the 42,000 barangays in the country who are now highly trained to cope with and reduce the risks of disasters, enabling them to respond accordingly to any catastrophic event in their respective communities.
With the declaration of the United Nations of the year 2011 as the International Year of Volunteers via Resolution 52/17, the PRC seeks to awaken the spirit of volunteerism in every Filipino through the Red Cross Million Volunteer Run.
This ground breaking event will be held in all key cities and 1,494 municipalities nationwide on December 4.
Here in Sorsogon, the approved plan is a 5km fun run around the city on the said date at 5:30 a.m., assembly will be at the Provincial Capitol Park and at exactly 6 a.m. the fun run starts.
A registration fee of P500.00 is required and funds derived from this activity will be given to countries as assistance specially those areas affected by natural calamities.
The Red Cross vision is to engage all first aiders, blood donors, health and welfare volunteers in every home school, business and community all over the Philippines to join in this event to make a statement of making the Philippines as the Volunteer Capital of the World through this activity.
In the meeting, the board committed to show solidarity in this PRC vision and will campaign here for various sectors to join and support this undertaking.
Dr. Alfred Adrian O. Lopez was designated as chair of the activity while Zita D. Hababag was chosen as chair of the Fund General Committee. (MAL/IAG, PIA Sorsogon)
Latest ‘Smoke Free Albay’ merit badge, backed by Girl Scouts, DepEd
by Aida Alcazar-Naz
LEGAZPI CITY, November 17 (PIA) -- The introduction of a new merit badge for Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) was received agreeably by the Albay Council and the leadership of Department of Education (DepEd).
The Albay GSP Council, through its Executive Director Ma. Amy Oyardo, gave the green light for the Smoke Free Albay Network (SFAN) to launch said merit badge while DEpEd Albay Division superintendent Marilet Almayda endorsed the earning of the anti-smoking emblem.
The introduction of the merit badge, which took on the official name as Smoke-Free Albay Merit Badge, was one of the highlights of the weeklong GSP Albay Provincial Encampment held at Kawa Kawa, Legazpi City last October 24-29, 2011.
Said launching’s focal point was a symposium on smoke-free kids and the SFAN challenge.
The symposium which was held at the grand arena of the encampment was attended by some 1,200 participants and their adult leaders. Talks on ill-effects of smoking with Dr. Wins Samar of the LIgao City Health Office and the No Smoking Enforcement by P/Sr. Supt William S. Macavinta were important topics discussed.
The forum was capped by the signing of the commitment wall by the participants led by Ligao City Sangguniang Kabataan Federation Vice President Bryan David and Board Member Herbert Borja who also gave the overview of the SFAN.
Meantime, the SFAN challenge, an activity which demonstrated the girls readiness to take part in community work. The girls, whose ages ranged from 10 to 16 years old where divided into four groups. The S group posted stickers in public utility vehicles, the F group “find” ashtrays and encouraged owners to keep if not throw them. The A group appealed to smokers to stop smoking and persuaded them to enroll in the smoking cessation program while the N group posted no smoking signages in government offices.
Among the activities from which the girl scout participant in the encampment can select from are scrap book on no smoking; simple movie maker; self initiative activity of convincing home members to stop smoking; information dissemination at home, or neighborhood or community; distribution of leaflets or posting of stickers and signages; collecting ash trays from different government agencies; collecting cigarette butts using plastic gloves then placed in sealed container; taking photographs of smokers in prohibited areas.
This merit badge on smoking is the first for Albay GSP and the GSP as a whole.
The GSP is an association for girls and young women of the Philippines whose aim is to help girls and young women realize the ideals of womanhood and prepare themselves for their responsibilities in the home, the community, the nation, and the world community. (MAL/AAN, PIA V)
PNP files case vs. NPA men
VIRAC, Catanduanes, November 17 (PIA) -- Criminal charges have been filed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) here against 10 members of the New People's Army in the province of Catanduanes regarding the incident of backhoe burning in Viga town last October 30, 2011.
The arson raps was filed with the Provincial Prosecution Office. Respondents were identified as Michael "Melwin" Martinez, Madona "Carla" Tapel, Jayson Lucero, Daniel "Tabs" Frias, Rudy "Dick" Turado, Ka Ace/ Ka Arman, Ka James/ Ka Gerald, Ka Rodel, Ka Roldan and Ka Doc.
The said backhoe is being used in the road concreting project in sitio Hinunuran in barangay Tinago causing JR Contractor a million pesos in damage.
It can be noted that in the past, NPA burned equipments of contractors who refuse to pay revolutionary tax to the rebels. MAL/EABagadiong, PIA Catanduanes)
LEGAZPI CITY, November 17 (PIA/CSC) -- Through the years, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) remains relentless and has initiated and pursued programs and policies towards building a competent, credible and motivated bureaucracy.
CSC V regional director Cecilia Nieto said that the commission envisions making a lingkod bayani out of every civil servant. Lingkod bayani is a play on the terms lingkod bayan (public servant) and bayani (hero).
She cited that CSC believes heroism is a powerful, positive and engaging theme, adding that the need to imbibe among state workers the proper work ethic and build their capacity to be heroes in their own right can effectively project a positive image of the Philippine bureaucracy.
Thus, according to the director, all government agencies and instrumentalities are enjoined to adopt the slogan “ Gawing Lingkod Bayani ang Bawat Kawani”.
“ It challenges all public servants to begin the transformation from being lingkod bayan to a lingkod bayani or servant-hero,” she said.
CSC V also encourages government offices to produce the lingkod bayani button pin as part of the employee uniform, wherein the commission also made the design that may be downloaded via the CSC’s website (www.csc.gov.ph).
The director suggests that for queries and concerns, government offices may coordinate with the Public Assistance and Liaison Division (PALD) of the CSC Region 5 at 482-0699 or visit the CSC regional and field office near you. (MAL, PIA/CSC V)
Red Cross Sorsogon campaigns support to the Million Volunteer Run
by Irma A. Guhit
SORSOGON CITY, November 17 (PIA) -- The province of Sorsogon will lend support to the international statement vision of of the Philippine Red Cross in making the Philippines as the Red Cross Volunteer Capital of the World.
This was the agenda taken up by the members of the board of the PRC Sorsogon chapter here during their regular monthly meeting held last week to highlight the Red Cross 143 program in the campaign for support to the Million Volunteer Run scheduled this December 4.
The Philippines in 2009 was identified as the top ranking highly vulnerable disaster prone country and in 2010, it ranked third among countries frequently hit by disasters and natural calamities, thus, PRC to address this concern has engaged the mobilization of millions of RC volunteers through the RC 143 program here in the Philippines.
Atty. Arnulfo Perete, chair of PRC Sorsogon explained that the Philippine has a highly organized PRC 143 program where 44 volunteers (1 leader and 43 members) in each of the 42,000 barangays in the country who are now highly trained to cope with and reduce the risks of disasters, enabling them to respond accordingly to any catastrophic event in their respective communities.
With the declaration of the United Nations of the year 2011 as the International Year of Volunteers via Resolution 52/17, the PRC seeks to awaken the spirit of volunteerism in every Filipino through the Red Cross Million Volunteer Run.
This ground breaking event will be held in all key cities and 1,494 municipalities nationwide on December 4.
Here in Sorsogon, the approved plan is a 5km fun run around the city on the said date at 5:30 a.m., assembly will be at the Provincial Capitol Park and at exactly 6 a.m. the fun run starts.
A registration fee of P500.00 is required and funds derived from this activity will be given to countries as assistance specially those areas affected by natural calamities.
The Red Cross vision is to engage all first aiders, blood donors, health and welfare volunteers in every home school, business and community all over the Philippines to join in this event to make a statement of making the Philippines as the Volunteer Capital of the World through this activity.
In the meeting, the board committed to show solidarity in this PRC vision and will campaign here for various sectors to join and support this undertaking.
Dr. Alfred Adrian O. Lopez was designated as chair of the activity while Zita D. Hababag was chosen as chair of the Fund General Committee. (MAL/IAG, PIA Sorsogon)
Latest ‘Smoke Free Albay’ merit badge, backed by Girl Scouts, DepEd
by Aida Alcazar-Naz
LEGAZPI CITY, November 17 (PIA) -- The introduction of a new merit badge for Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) was received agreeably by the Albay Council and the leadership of Department of Education (DepEd).
The Albay GSP Council, through its Executive Director Ma. Amy Oyardo, gave the green light for the Smoke Free Albay Network (SFAN) to launch said merit badge while DEpEd Albay Division superintendent Marilet Almayda endorsed the earning of the anti-smoking emblem.
The introduction of the merit badge, which took on the official name as Smoke-Free Albay Merit Badge, was one of the highlights of the weeklong GSP Albay Provincial Encampment held at Kawa Kawa, Legazpi City last October 24-29, 2011.
Said launching’s focal point was a symposium on smoke-free kids and the SFAN challenge.
The symposium which was held at the grand arena of the encampment was attended by some 1,200 participants and their adult leaders. Talks on ill-effects of smoking with Dr. Wins Samar of the LIgao City Health Office and the No Smoking Enforcement by P/Sr. Supt William S. Macavinta were important topics discussed.
The forum was capped by the signing of the commitment wall by the participants led by Ligao City Sangguniang Kabataan Federation Vice President Bryan David and Board Member Herbert Borja who also gave the overview of the SFAN.
Meantime, the SFAN challenge, an activity which demonstrated the girls readiness to take part in community work. The girls, whose ages ranged from 10 to 16 years old where divided into four groups. The S group posted stickers in public utility vehicles, the F group “find” ashtrays and encouraged owners to keep if not throw them. The A group appealed to smokers to stop smoking and persuaded them to enroll in the smoking cessation program while the N group posted no smoking signages in government offices.
Among the activities from which the girl scout participant in the encampment can select from are scrap book on no smoking; simple movie maker; self initiative activity of convincing home members to stop smoking; information dissemination at home, or neighborhood or community; distribution of leaflets or posting of stickers and signages; collecting ash trays from different government agencies; collecting cigarette butts using plastic gloves then placed in sealed container; taking photographs of smokers in prohibited areas.
This merit badge on smoking is the first for Albay GSP and the GSP as a whole.
The GSP is an association for girls and young women of the Philippines whose aim is to help girls and young women realize the ideals of womanhood and prepare themselves for their responsibilities in the home, the community, the nation, and the world community. (MAL/AAN, PIA V)
PNP files case vs. NPA men
VIRAC, Catanduanes, November 17 (PIA) -- Criminal charges have been filed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) here against 10 members of the New People's Army in the province of Catanduanes regarding the incident of backhoe burning in Viga town last October 30, 2011.
The arson raps was filed with the Provincial Prosecution Office. Respondents were identified as Michael "Melwin" Martinez, Madona "Carla" Tapel, Jayson Lucero, Daniel "Tabs" Frias, Rudy "Dick" Turado, Ka Ace/ Ka Arman, Ka James/ Ka Gerald, Ka Rodel, Ka Roldan and Ka Doc.
The said backhoe is being used in the road concreting project in sitio Hinunuran in barangay Tinago causing JR Contractor a million pesos in damage.
It can be noted that in the past, NPA burned equipments of contractors who refuse to pay revolutionary tax to the rebels. MAL/EABagadiong, PIA Catanduanes)
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