One Mindanao - September 27, 2012

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Cover Story

Laymaning natural hazards in the Philippines

Cathy ApelacioCentral Mindanao

Today’s issue... Thursday, September 27, 2012 Vol. 2 No. 31

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Aquino underscores role of structural engineers in securing a better future for the people 9

Franklin P. Gumapon, Western MindanaoDipolog chamber holds general membership confab18Isabela Council of Personnel Officers holds quiz bowl for gov’t workers19Rene V. Carbayas, Western Mindanao

15 Requisite seminars for authorized managing officers conducted

Social Marketing Unit, Caraga RegionCaraga towns to benefit peace project

DTI, Caraga Region

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DA and corn industry players must work together-Kiko 22 Joey Sem G. Dalumpines, Southern Mindanao

Gov’t moves to address concerns on water classification of Lake Lanao26 Apipa P. Bagumbaran, ARMM

DA 12’s Gulayan sa Paaralan program caters to 120 public schools in Soccsksargen30 Shahana Joy Duerme, Central Mindanao

DA 12 launches new food terminal in Lambayong, Sultan KudaratShahana Joy Duerme, Central Mindanao

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DepEd calls public support in ‘Say thank you’ project34 Jorie C. Valcorza, Northern Mindanao

Soldiers support Youth’s Mangrove Planting35 Northern Mindanao

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Butparticipantswhobenefitedavaluable learning from the seminar on Laymanizing Environment, Climate, and Weather Reports had only onethingtodescribeit:“Excellent!” Itwasa2-dayoflearningworthattending,saidAnneSantosofABS-CBNGenSan. Theseminarwasorganizedbythe Philippine Information Agency12incooperationwiththeOfficeoftheCivilDefense12. OliviaSudaria,PIA-12regionaldirectorsaidittookheratleastoneyear of preparation from lobbying of sponsorstofinallyimplementingit. “It was rather hard to find afund sponsor for the seminar,” shelamented but said she felt a reliefwhenfinallyOCD-12tookthecudgeloffundingitallonitsown. This all stems from our mutual desire “to equip media and publicinformation officers or the PIOs thenecessary knowledge and skills inwriting and disseminating news on

environment, climate and weatherreports in such a way these are well understoodbythepublic.” “Andthiscanonlybeunderstoodifthesewerewrittenandreportedina simple layman’s term,” she addedsaying that sources of information is important but it is the message of the information being conveyed to

Those may be tedious and laden learning sessions, to say the least.

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thepublicthatshouldbegivenmoreweightinnewsreporting. ParticipantsweremadetowriteinEnglish,FilipinoandCebuanoanddramatizeactualandpotentialeventsinvolvingnaturalhazardsforthemtoeasilyabsorbthelearning. The seminar ended up inparticipantscomposedofPIOsandthemediavouchingtoapplythelearningtheygainedinreportingnewstothepublic. True to achieve its goal, the organizer made sure that invitedresource persons were themselves “authorities” in the field of naturalhazards.

Understanding Hydrometeorological Hazards AnianitaFortich,seniorweatherspecialist,PAGASAMindanaoRegionalServicesDivisionexplainedthedifferenthazards which are thunderstorms,monsoons, cold fronts, intertropicalconvergence zones (ITCZ), andtropicalcyclones. She said examples ofthunderstorms include tornado, the“nature’smostviolentwind”andhailwhich forms a small ice pellet in a region of the thunderstorm wherethereexistssupercooledwater. Monsoons,however,areseasonalreversal ofwinds blowing from onedirection (from the southwest) in

summer and from the oppositedirection(northeast)inwinter. Monsoons are composed ofsouthwest monsoons (habagat) which bring heavy rainfall from July to September while the northeastmonsoon(amihan)ischaracterizedbywidespreadcloudinesswithrainsandshowersusuallyduringthemonthsofOctobertolateMarchoftheyear. Fortich also explained the coldfront of the tail end, which is theboundarylayerbetweencoldairandwarm air wherein the warmer air rises andthecoldairgoesdownmeetingin a region called “Front,” formingcloudsandbringingheavyrains. Meanwhile, the intertropicalconvergence zone, which occurs in the monthofMaytoOctober,isdescribedasthemeetingoftradewindsofthenorthern and southern hemispheresnear the equator and the “breedingground for tropical cyclone,” locallyknownasBagyo. Tropical cyclones are intense

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weather disturbance with very lowpressureandstrongwindcirculationblowing in a counter-clockwisedirection toward the center called“eye” that may originate from theITCZ. Fortichsaidmostofthetropicalcyclones that hit the Philippines originatefromthePacificOcean. Further, tropical cyclones are classifiedintotropicaldepressionwithmaximum winds near the center ofbetween45KPHand63KPH;Tropicalstorm, maximum winds near thecenter of between 64 KPH and 117KPH;andtyphoon,withamaximumwindsnear thecenter,118KPHandhigher. She said PAGASA also issuespublicstormwarning(PSW)accordingto intensity which ranges from 1 to 4 when there is a tropical cyclone.Number2asmoderate;3asstrong;and4asveryintense. Asidefromthat,PAGSAalsoissuesearly warning system at community level which ranges from alert level 1 which signifies “get ready”; alertlevel2,“getset”toalertlevel3whichmeans“go”. Earthquake and its hazards “Walang tsunami kung walanglindol(Thereisnotsunamiwhenthereisnoearthquake),”Engr.MiloTabigue,Field observer, Philippine Institute

of Volcanology and Seismology(PHIVOLCS) Kidapawan SeismicStation,toldparticipants. He defines earthquake as “aweaktoviolentshakingofthegroundproduced by the sudden movementof rock materials below the earth’ssurface.” Tabiguesaidearthquakehas twotypes, tectonic produced by suddenmovement along faults and plateboundaries;andvolcanic,earthquakesproduced by movement of magmabeneathvolcanoes. Earthquakes occur, he saidbecause“theouterlayeroftheearth(CRUST)isbrokenintoseveralpieces”likeningtheearthtoan“eggshell.” Groundshaking,groundrupture,liquefaction,tsunami,landslides,andfirearejustamongthehazardscausedbyearthquakes. “Whenthegroundlosesstrength,anything built on top of itmay sinkandtilt,”Tabiguesaiddescribingthecourse of action as liquefaction, aprocess that transforms the behavior ofabodyofsedimentfromthatofasolidtothatofaliquid.


Tsunami, on the other hand,is a giant seawaves due to verticallarge-scale displacement of the seafloorassociatedwithastrongshallowearthquake. “Tsunami’simpactcanbeglobal,crossing political boundaries whichmeans a tsunami in one country can impact other countries,” heexplained. Hesaidatidalwave,whichcanhappenwithouttheearthquake,surfsandstormsurges,arenottsunami. Tidal wave is a “gravitationalattraction between the earth andother heavenly bodies (sun, moon,planets).” Phivolcs also issues alert warning ranging from 0 which is information onlyofanearthquakebutnotsunami;alert level 1 for tsunami potential;2 for non-destructive tsunami; andalert level 3 for destructive tsunamiandevacuationisrecommended. Tabiguesaidthe1976MoroGulfTsunami was the most destructive,strongest and frightening so far thecountryhaseverexperienced. Hesaidtsunamicanmovefasterthanapersoncanrunandcantravelup rivers that lead to the sea. So“keepinginformedandknowledgeableofwhattodobeforeandafter,isveryimportanttoone’ssafety.” Geologic Hazards Meanwhile, Liza Socorro

Manzano, supervising scienceresearchspecialistfromtheMinesandGeosciences Bureau (MGB) defineshazardas“asituationwhichposesalevel of threat to life, health, property, orenvironment.” ShesaidthePhilippinesisatriskof climacticandgeologichazardscitingthe“theoryofPlateTectonics,”whichsupposedtheearth’scrust isbrokeninto pieces (oceanic and continentalplates) thatmovedynamicallyabouteachother. Mass wasting, creep, debrisflow, mud flow, debris avalanche,slump,slides,androckfall,accordingtoherarejustoneoftheprominentexamplesofgeohazards. Shesaidman-madehazard likedenudationofforestalsocausesthemassive incidence of flashflood andlandslidesandotherhazards. Manzano also emphasized theimportance of mitigating hazardsby conducting massive informationdisseminationatthecommunitylevelandsustainingit.

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ACROSS THE NATIONPresident Aquino says Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program coverage in Bohol at 99.66 percent

Pesident Benigno S. Aquino III said on Wednesday that

his administration’s pro-poor program the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) has been so successful in its implementation here that it now provides conditional cash grants to 99.66 percent of all families who have availed of the program.In his speech at the awarding of the

province of Bohol’s outstanding barangayofficials, the President said that 46,202out of 46,357 families have availed ofthe4Psandarenowenjoyingitsbenefitsand are slowly rising from the mire ofpovertyanddespairtostandontheirown.“Sa bagong kabanatang ito ng ating

kasaysayan,walangmaiiwan:patuloyang

pagkalinganatinsakanila,sapamamagitanng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.May 46,202 na pamilyang benepisyaryoang natulungan natin mula sa Bohol, mula satargetnating46,357,”thePresidentsaid.“Ibigpongsabihin,99.66naporsyento

naangnaaabotngatingConditionalCashTransfer:46,202napamilyaangnaisalbamulasakumunoyngkahirapan,”headded.

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ACROSS THE NATIONPresident Aquino says Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program coverage in Bohol at 99.66 percent Aquino underscores role of structural engineers

in securing a better future for the people

President Benigno S. Aquino III underscored the contributions of structural

engineers in helping the government to secure the foundations of a better future for all Filipinos.

The4Psisahumandevelopmentprogramof the national government that invests in the healthandeducationofpoorhouseholds,particularlyofchildrenaged0-14yearsold.Patterned after the conditional cash

transfer scheme implemented in otherdevelopingcountries,thePantawidPamilyaprovidescashgrantstobeneficiariesprovidedthattheymaycomplywiththesetofconditionsrequired by the program. PND (rck)

“Infrastructure development is amongour primary strategies in government, as we worktowardsourgoalofsecuringequitableprogress,” the Chief Executive said in hismessage to the Association of StructuralEngineers of the Philippines (ASEP) on theoccasionofits51stAnniversaryonWednesday.Established in 1961, ASEP has been

a partner of the government in its commitment to the protection of life and property by promoting responsiblestructural engineering through various undertakings, such as effective programsfordisasterriskreductionandmanagement

and continuing professional development.“Your sector counts among our most

important allies, ensuring that our buildings adhere to safety standardsand meet the demands of usability andfunctionality,” President Aquino said.“With you overseeing the various

aspects of the construction process, our people will feel safe and secure, confidentin accomplishing their respective roles in nationaldevelopment.Welookforwardtothemanyinitiativesofyoursector,wieldingyourtalents as you contribute to our communal taskofnation-building,”he said.PND (js)

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More needy families in Southwest Mindanao to receive CCT

Some 8,000 needy families in Southwest Mindanao (Region 12) would be added as beneficiaries to the modified conditional cash

transfer (CCT) program of the government.Julieta Clavel, regional coordinator

of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Region 12, said beneficiaries will start receiving their subsidies on the last quarter of 2012.

“The national government has already allotted funds for the beneficiaries, from the last quarter of 2012 until next year,” Clavel said.

At the same time, Clavel said there would be additional 13,927 beneficiaries for the regular CCT in Region 12 in 2013.

“The full blast release of the cash grants for the additional beneficiaries would be next year. Funds were already allocated for that,” she said.

Clavel was jubilant when she was informed that the Congress has


already approved the budget for the CCT in 2013.

“This means that we are certain the program would continue until next year,” she said.

Under the modified CCT program, the target beneficiaries the families of street children, child laborers, abused children and women, or those in difficult circumstances that need special protection.

It also targets migrant families of the indigenous peoples (IPs), families of children with disabilities, and families displaced by natural and man-made calamities.

Clavel explained that the program hopes to help families and children in difficult circumstances overcome their situation.

“But there are conditions set. The children who are beneficiaries to the program should attend classes to any alternative mode of learning of formal school and their mothers should pay a regular visit to health centers,” she stressed.

Identification of beneficiaries are done through the help of civil society organizations and the local government units. PNA


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FNRI-DOST orients Caraga stakeholders on the results of 2011 Nutritional Status of Selected Filipinosby Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY -- The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), in cooperation with DOST-Caraga Regional Office, has conducted the Regional Dissemination Forum on the 2011 Survey on Updating of the Nutritional Status of Selected Filipinos on Wednesday in one of the local convention centers here.


FNRI-DOST orients Caraga stakeholders on the results of 2011 Nutritional Status of Selected Filipinos

Theactivity isaimed toupdatekey stakeholders in the governmentandprivatesectors involved in food,nutritionandhealthprogramsonthesurveyresults.Throughthis,theycanrecommend possible action pointsfor application of the results in local policy-makingandprogramplanning. As to the household profile inCaraga region, it was learned thatabout 34 in every 100 householdshave4-5memberswhile9in100haveonlyacouple.Mainsourceofdrinkingispipedwater (25.1%), followedbytubewell or borewell (23.2%) andprotected spring (21.1%), whilegarbagedisposalisbycollectionsystem(39.8%), followed by compost pit(38.0%),andbyburning(36.7%).Therestisbydumpinggarbageelsewhere. FNRI Senior Science ResearchSpecialist Lilibeth Patalen-Dasco,bared that 7.6% or 1 in every 10Filipino adults in Caraga is chronicenergydeficient(AgusandelNorte–7.4%;AgusandelSur–6.5%;SurigaodelNorte–7.2%;SurigaodelSur–9.3%).Theprevalencedecreasedby1.5 percentage points from9.1% in2008to7.6%in2011butthedecreaseis not significant. All the provincesin the region have prevalence rates lower thatn the national average of 10.0% but the differences are onlysignificant for Agusan del Norte,AgusandelSurandSurigaodelSur. Alongwith theothersignificant

highlightsofthesurveyresults,FNRI-DOST also revealed that 27.5% orabout3inevery10adultsinCaragaareoverweightorobese.Theprevalencedecreased by 2.1 percentage pointsover the past three years since in 2008, Caraga has 29.6% while in2011 is decreased to27.5, towhichSurigaodelNortehastheprevalenceof obesity of 28.9% higher thanthe national average of 28.4% butthe difference is not significant. The result also showed thefollowing:37.8%orabout4inevery10 Filipino school-age children inCaragaareshort-for-ageorstunted;23.0% or about 2 in every 10Filipino children aged 0-5 years areunderweight-for-age;37.3%orabout4 in every 10 Filipino children aged0-5yearsinCaragaareunderheight-for-age or stunned; and 1.9% or2 in every 100 Filipino childrenaged 0-5 years are overweight. It also showed that there are93.4%ofchildreninCaragaage1to4yearsoldwhoarefullyimmunized. As to the nutritional statusof the pregnant mothers, 25.0%or 1 in every 4 pregnant women is nutritionallyatrisk.Thepoorhealthofpregnantwomenmakesthematrisktodeliverlowbirthweightbabiesandother negative pregnancy outcomes like still births and miscarriages. With this, FNRI-DOST stressedthat efforts among government


agencies and partner stakeholdersshould be poured to curb chronicmalnutrition particularly in the firsttwo years of life to prevent riskto delayed mental development,poor school performance andreduced intellectual capacity. Havingpresentedthehighlightsof the survey results for Caraga, FNRI-DOSTSeniorScienceResearchSpecialist Chona Patalen alsoemphasized that the S&T BasedInterventionstoaddressMalnutrition(SulongPINOY)ProgramistheDOST’sresponse to address the persistentproblem of malnutrition among 0-5 yearold children in the countryandtomeettheMillenniumDevelopmentGoal of halving between 1009 and2015,theproportionof0-5yearoldchildrenwhoareunderweight-for-age. “The S&T Sulong PINOYProgram aims to reduce theprevalence of undernutrition among6 months t 35 months old children

through the following strategies: 1)Production and technology Transferof Complementary Food Blends andSnackFood;andDOSTPINOY(packagefor the Improvement of Nutrition of Young Children) as a NutritionIntervention Strategy,” said Patalen. Meanwhile,theparticipantsalsoexpressedtheircommitmentstohelpthe FNRI-DOST in its fight againstmalnutritionintheregionandimprovetheir nutrition and health programs. About 50 representatives ofdifferentsectorsattendedtheactivity.Participants are comprised of themembersoftheRegionalDevelopmentCouncil(RDC),theRegionalNutritionProgram Coordinator (RNPC),Provincial Nutrition Action Officers(PNAOs), representatives from thenon-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Caraga region involvedin food, nutrition and health, andPhilippine InformationAgency (PIA).


Said seminar is a prerequisitefor AMOs of firms applying with thePhilippine Contractors AccreditationBoard (PCAB) for a new license,upgradingof license category, changeof AMO, and license renewal for CFY2012-2013perPCABBoardResolutionNos.144,317,and518seriesof2011.AcopyoftheCertificateofCompletionmustbesubmittedtoPCABinsupportofthefirm’sapplication. AMOswerealsorequiredtoattendatwo-dayAMOseminarperPCABBoardResolutionNo. 435, series of 2011. A

similar seminar was also conductedahead by the Cebu ContractorsAssociation (CCA) held on September7-8atWaterFrontHotel,CebuCity. Pertinent laws and policies havemandated that proprietors/AMOs shouldbe knowledgeable in building, safety,health and lien laws of the country,amongothers. For more information contact MaryJaneDacalosofCMDF-Mindanaoat09228590430/09285039097andFeEscanoofCebuContractorsAssociationat(032)231-8501.

Requisite seminars for authorized managing officers conductedby DTI

BUTUAN CITY -- Authorized managing officers (AMOs) of construction firms in Caraga region attended the Construction Safety and Health Course (COSH) for site safety officers on September 17-21 in Davao City organized by the Department of Trade and Industry-Construction Manpower Development Foundation (DTI-CMDF).


Caraga towns to benefit peace projectby Social Marketing Unit

BUTUAN CITY -- Six (6) municipalities in Caraga region are set to implement Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA), the national government’s framework for peace and development. The municipalities of Gigaquitin Surigao del Norte; Veruela, La PazandEsperanza inAgusandelSur; andTagbinaandSanMiguel inSurigaodelSur will continue their engagementwithPAMANAfor thesecondyear.Theproject implementation, which will beadministeredbytheDepartmentofSocialWelfare and Development (DSWD),falls under Pillar 2 of PAMANA, whichrefers to the “micro-level interventionsthat promote the convergent deliveryof services and goods focused onhouseholds and communities bynational, regional, and local agencies.” PAMANA will be using thecommunity-driven development (CDD)approach of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan -ComprehensiveandIntegratedDElivery

of Social SErvices (Kalahi-CIDSS), oneof the flagship anti-poverty programsofthe national government administeredby DSWD, in project implementation.CDD empowers communities to promote peacebuilding and social cohesion. Project implementation willcommence this month following a simultaneoussigningofthememorandumof agreement (MOA) between DSWDand the respective municipal LGUs. Some 76 baranagays in CaragahavebeenidentifiedbytheOfficeofthePresidential Adviser on Peace Process(OPAPP)asconflict-affectedareas(CAAs)in the region.Eachof thesewill receiveagrantofPhp300,000forvariouspeaceanddevelopmentprojectsunderPAMANA.


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DENR, water district ink MOA for “tree surgery” By Jocelyn P. Alvarez

ZAMBOANGA CITY - To protect and preserve the dipterocarp trees inside the Pasonanca Watershed and Natural Park (PWNP), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region IX, in partnership with the Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD) recently forged a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the purpose.

Hernanita Ascura of DENR in a press statement said the MOA highlights the implementation of “tree surgery” of decay-infected Dipterocarp trees in the PWNP. Under the MOA, the environment office will create a research team to conduct assessment of infected trees and implementation of tree surgery. The MOA also calls for DENR coordinate with concerned offices


within the duration of the project and until after the purpose has been satisfactorily achieved; and submit report within fifteen days from completion of its undertaking. “The ZCWD for its part shall be responsible for paying the traveling expenses and per diems of the Research Team; shoulder the operational costs of the project implementation including the cost of equipments, supplies and materials to be used during the activity; assign personnel to assist the Research Team in the implementation of various activities including hauling of the supplies and materials to implementation site; among others,” informed Ascura. Ascura said the MOA signing was in response to the request made

by the ZCWD and the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) following their report to DENR in December 2011 regarding the occurrence of pest infestation on some dipterocarp which was verified by team of researchers. “It was found out that there are actually occurrences of stems rot disease on dipterocarp trees assessed. And if the stems rot disease is left unabated, it will yield considerable losses in terms of economic, ecological and aesthetic value of the Watershed and Natural Park,” Ascura confirmed. The MOA was signed by DENR-IX Regional Executive Director Arleigh J. Adorable and ZCWD General Manager Leonardo Rey D. Vasquez.

Dipolog chamber holds general membership confab

By Franklin P. Gumapon

DIPOLOG CITY - Five more businessmen have been admitted as regular members to the Dipolog City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCI) during its general membership meeting held recently at the West End Court Hotel, here.

The said 5 “new” regular members include Apolinario Pinsoy of Narvel Services, Atty. Eyahiya

Malon of S.A. Malon, Joseph Lim of YSL Builders, Edna Capili-Chan of Seabreeze Lodge and Café and


Emily C. Galleposo of Care Canada Consultancy and Immigration. The new members took their oath before Councilor Horacio B. Velasco who represented Mayor Evelyn T. Uy in said gathering. Atty. Paul Gudmalin, DCCI President, on the other hand, said the gathering coincided with the city government’s declaration of September as business month in the city with the theme, “Soar higher Dipolog: Collaborate, maximize business opportunities.” The month-long celebration will also be highlighted by the holding of Dipolog Business Summit on Sept. 29 to be participated in by business leaders, government officials and investors. The topics lined up for the

said activity include Situating the business community by Mayor Evelyn T. Uy, Bringing real development to district II through transparent and accountable governance by Congressman Rosendo S. Labadlabad, Bamboo farming by Ed Manda of Philippine Bamboo Foundation, Biodiesel/alternative fuel by Dr. Sharif Adzhar H. Sarahadil of Bionas Phils. Corporation and others. It was also learned that former Senator Ramon Magsaysay Jr. will be coming over to serve as guest speaker in the business summit. Highlighting the general membership assembly was the launching of DCCI website: www.dipologchamber.org.

Isabela Council of Personnel Officers holds quiz bowl for gov’t workers By Rene V. Carbayas

ISABELA CITY, Basilan – The Council of Personnel Officers (CPO) of Isabela City recently hosted an Inter-Agency Quiz Bowl as part of the observance of the 112th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary.


At least seven government agencies and institutions fielded their contestants to compete for the best employee that possesses exceptional knowledge of Civil Service Laws, Rules and Regulations. In her welcome remarks, CPO President Otilla W. Ricablanca told government employees that the quiz bowl is more of an exercise rather than a competition. “The holding of this quiz bowl is not a battle of the brains, but merely a drill, an exercise or a wakeup call for that matter for all of us to know whether we are abreast or have the knowledge of our ‘bible’, the ‘bible’ of each and every employee working in the government—the Civil Service Laws, Rules and other updates,” she said. CPO Vice President Dr. Adelfa S. Tahil for his part, reminded government workers that “we are all entrusted with a trust that is to serve the public.” “It may not always be rewarding, but we must persist as this is the path

we have taken. We are here to serve and not to be served. We have all taken our oath to public service and that we must do,” she stressed. She also encouraged government workers to continue working in the spirit of cooperation, coordination, respect and mutual understanding. “We are not here to compete but to foster camaraderie and goodwill amongst us,” she concluded. Vido F. Yu of the City Government of Isabela dominates the easy and difficult rounds and tops the competitors with 76 points, followed by two employees from the Isabela Water District as second and third respectively: Karla Shane R. Patega (60 points) and Mary Jacklyn S. Gagaracruz (54 points). Other participating agencies and institutions include the Department of Education, Basilan Jail Management and Penology, Basilan General Hospital, National Food Authority, and the Basilan State College.


DAVAO CITY- The Land Trans-portation Office XI (LTO-XI) has urged the motorcycling public to bring their in-use motorcycle hel-mets to the Department of Trade and Industry regional office for inspection. This is in consonance with the provisions of Republic Act 10054 which is known as the Act Mandating All Motoryclce Riders to Wear Standard Protective Motorcycle Helmets While Driving and Providing Penalties Therefore.” The nationwide implementation of the law is set to begin by January 1, 2013. By this period only those standard protective helmets bearing the PS (Philippine Standard) or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) of the Bureau of Product Standard shall be allowed. Failure to do so will result in apprehensions

and the imposition of the appropriate fines and penalties. Owners/Drivers/Riders with in-use helmets must present these to the DTI Regional Office ( DTI-XI Office Sales corner Monteverde Streets, Davao City) or its nearest field office for the purpose of inspection, marking and certification of these protective helmets. While those buying new helmets, they must purchase those which bear the required PS or ICC stickers.In an earlier interview, LTO-XI Director Gomer Dy said at there are at least 66,000 registered motorcycles in the region. According to Dy there is an average of 150 applicants daily which if could remain constant till the deadline would only amount to 15,000 accredited helmets.

LTO urges motorcyclists to bring in use helmets to DTIby Rudolph Alama


DA and corn industry players must work together-Kiko

DAVAO CITY- A legislator chal-lenged the Department of Agricul-ture and the corn industry players to work in coming up with mea-sures that will improve the quality of life of corn farmers in the coun-try. Speaking during the opening program of the four-day 8th Corn Congress, Senator Francis Pangilinan, chair of the senate committee on agriculture and food said all support programs of government like billions of investment in farm-to-market roads and irrigation will be meaningless to farmers if they themselves do

not see impact of corn production in terms of higher income. He said though the growth rate of the corn industry remains healthy, with the projected production given the good harvest from a record high at seven point eight million metric tons in 2012 to eight point five metric tons by 2013, it is important that the corn industry must know the direction it is taking. “It is important that we aim higher for the industry to improve the lives of the farmers. A lot of things still needs to be done to achieve sufficiency in corn and the quality and necessary supply that


DA and corn industry players must work together-Kiko

go with it,” Pangilinan said. He said 14 million Filipinos eat corn as staple food while the livestock and poultryindustry relies on corn for feeds Pangilinan said as chair of the Senate committee on agriculture and food and chair of the congressional oversight committee on agriculture and fisheries modernization fund which takes care of the Agriculture and Competitiveness Enhancement Funds (ACEFunds), monetary support is available to ensure viable solutions to improving the corn industry and its players, particularly the farmers. “In our last en banc session of the COCAFM FUND, we lifted the moratorium in the releases of the ACE Funds for grants for soft loans and scholarships. The corn industry must be one of the first to avail the support fund,” he said. Pangilinan recommended that clustered farming and fishing communities must be the first priority in the releases of the ACEFunds.He said it must be realized through the assistance of cooperatives, local government units which will do the matching. “It must be a synergy of cooperation among local government units, cooperatives and the farmers or fisherfolks,” Pangilinan said.He said being a clustered community is one of the criteria in releasing grants. Pangilinan encouraged farmers who tend one to two hectares must organize with other farmers with

same farm size in order for them to get the necessary support from government through the ACEFUND. “There must be synergy in the grassroots communities focused on mobilizing the farming or fishing communities,” he said. Pangilinan said that with the budget hearing of the Department of Agriculture set on October 16, he will raise the benchmarking of the income of the farmer this year up to 2016. He said that in other countries, one of the mandates of the Ministry of Agriculture is to increase the income of farmers in a period of seven year. “We have to set specific targets, in order the grasp the realities besetting the farming sector,” Pangilinan said. He said increasing of farmers’ income can be done by clustering them, making them bankable in terms of credit and connect them to the market. Pangilinan said government through the DA must provide farmers with market support, seedlings, post-harvest facilities in order to improve their lot. He said that the corn congress must also look into improving the corn products to meet global standards and improve demand for Philippine corn. Pangilinan said mechanisms and infrastructure must be clearly set in order to make Philippine corn supply consistent and available. (PIA 11/ Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)


DPWH-ARMM BAC conducts opening of bids for procurement of goodsMARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur - The Bids and Awards Committee of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) held the opening of bids on the procurement of goods last September 19 at the DPWH-ARMM Conference Room in Cotabato City.

T h e procurement of goods covers three lots, namely, Lot I for the supply and delivery of various types of heavy equipment with an approved budget contract (ABC) of P38.1 million; Lot II for the supply and delivery of motor vehicles with an ABC of P6.5 million; and Lot III for the supply and delivery of survey instruments with an ABC

of P3.1 million. In his message, DPWH-ARMM Secretary Emil K. Sadain


DPWH-ARMM BAC conducts opening of bids for procurement of goods

participating bidders that the opening of bids will be religiously conducted in adherence to RA 9184 or the New Government Procurement Act. He said it is also in line with the desire of President Benigno S. Aquino III to reform the region, including the procurement stages and processes. Sadain also expressed hope that technical flaws will not happen anymore in the evaluation of the eligibility requirement of the participating bidders. He added that selection of the right bidders is based on the merit

of the submitted proposals. For transparency, three observers from Office of the Regional Governor, Commission on Audit, and Muslim Chambers of Commerce were invited during the opening of bids. A total of 10 bidders for the lots participated in the bidding. In the process of the evaluation of the eligibility requirement of the participating bidders, the BAC has disqualified three bidders while two bidders for Lot III were allowed to file their motion for reconsideration. (DPWH-ARMM)


Gov’t moves to address concerns on water classification of Lake Lanaoby Apipa P. BagumbaranThe Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 10 gathered recently various stakeholders as it seeks to

address the final water classification of Lake Lanao.

The conduct of the public hearing, aimed at soliciting comments on the most beneficial use and dominant water utilization of Lake Lanao, is the second step before the government can finally declare the water usage and classification of the lake, Dr. Sabdullah Abubacar, regional director of the EMB-10 said. He said DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. 34 provides for the classification of freshwaters so as to maintain their satisfactory condition according to their best usages. The final water classification of Lake Lanao will serve as a guide for the enforcement activities of the government to stop the degradation of the lake, he added. Abubacar said Lake Lanao is currently categorized as Class C since all freshwaters not yet classified are assumed to be Class C. The usage of Class C freshwaters includes the propagation and growth of fish and other aquatic resources, recreational water activities, and

industrial water supply particularly for manufacturing purposes. However, results of the water quality sampling conducted by the EMB-10 in 28 sampling stations show that Lake Lanao passed the Class A classification. Class A freshwaters fall under the Public Water Supply Class II category and can be sourced as drinking water provided they undergo some treatments in order to meet the National Standards for Drinking Water (NSDW) of the Philippines. Treatments may include coagulation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection, among others. (Photo from http://www.bukisa.com)


Gov’t moves to address concerns on water classification of Lake Lanao regional gallery

Members of ARMM’s Regional Economic and Development Planning Board (REDPB), the region’s highest policymaking body, chaired by ARMM OIC-Governor Mujiv Hataman (center, in white barong) discuss, among others, plan to raise revenue generation in the region and the setting-up of one-stop processing centers for deportees in Basilan and Sulu during their second regular board meeting held on Tuesday, September 25, in Davao City.(Johenry/BPI-ARMM)


DSWD 12 certifies service providers By Dani Doguiles

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato -- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) – Region 12 handed registration, licensing and accreditation certificates to a number of centers, institutions, and service providers.

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DSWD 12 certifies service providers

Gemma Rivera, assistant regional director of DSWD 12, said these partners assist them in promoting and implementing poverty reduction programs of the agency such as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Self Employment Assistance - Kabuhayan (SEA-K) and many others.

“We are happy of the achievements of the centers and service providers. This is a sign that we have many partners that are already upgraded in terms of the quality of services they provide to the community,” Rivera said.

Among the local government-run centers accredited by DSWD were the senior citizens centers of the municipalities of Tupi, Tantangan and Brgy. Sulit in Polomolok town, all in South Cotabato as well as similar centers in Poblacion 7, Midsayap, North Cotabato.

A c c r e d i t a t i o n certificates were also given to Thelma Monderondo of

General Santos City Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) and Grechen Abedin of Polomolok MSWDO as newly accredited social workers who manage court cases.

Benjie Noel Señas of General Santos City Population Management Office was named as accredited pre-marriage counselor.

Several social welfare and development agencies operating in the region also received Registration, Licensing and Accreditation certificates.

South Cotabato Tri-People Gentud Foundation Inc. was awarded registration and licensing certificate,

while the Sarangani Province Empowerment and Community Transformation Forum, Inc. received registration certificate.

Southern Mindanao Adventist Community Services, Inc. received an authority to conduct fund drive.

“The centers, service providers and social welfare agencies were validated and assessed last July and August, this year,” Grace Ysulat of DSWD 12 Standards Unit said.

Centers were judged according to their organizational structure and administration, program management, structure and safety, services provided and case management, she

added.“A thorough

assessment of documents was done prior to issuance of certificate to accredited service providers. Ricky Bunao, regional monitor from DSWD Central Office Standards Bureau reviewed the pre-assessment and validation results,” Ysulat added.


DA 12’s Gulayan sa Paaralan program caters to 120 public schools in SoccsksargenBy Shahana Joy Duerme

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato -- The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Gulayan sa Paaralan program has benefited more than 120 public elemen-tary and secondary schools in Region 12.

This program provides farm inputs for vegetable production of school beneficiaries.

Begun last month, the program is a partnership between the DA and the Department of Education in the region.

DA-12 Regional

Executive Director Amalia J. Datukan said the program introduces the culture of farming to students.

Datukan added that the younger g e n e r a t i o n - - a n d those that will come after them--

should appreciate the importance of agriculture.

Gulayan sa Paaralan aims to advance the DA’s Food Staples Self-Sufficiency Program (FSSP). The FSSP seeks to provide people access to healthy foods.

DA 12 launches new food terminal in Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) 12, through its Agribusiness Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), launched on September 24 the new Barangay Food Terminal (BFT) in Brgy. Pidtinguian, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat.

By Shahana Joy Duerme

Barangay Food Terminal is a market alternative for farmers where they could drop and sell their agricultural products.

Regional Executive Director Amalia J. Datukan said DA aims to support farmers in the locality in generating income

through operational BFT.

Aside from helping farmers, BFT is a good avenue for consumers in gaining


DA 12’s Gulayan sa Paaralan program caters to 120 public schools in Soccsksargen

access for affordable and fresh agricultural commodities.

Bai Dido T. Samama, AMAD chief, said the launch was a symbolic one since the barangay is an offshoot from the BFT in Brgy. Poblacion of the said municipality.

“Your management and handling of financial accounts become the basis of the success of your BFT. You should be more resilient and persistent. DA on the other hand would continue to support you

technically,” Samama explained to the members of Samahan ng mga Kababaihan sa Barangay Pidtiguian Association, who is the main beneficiary of the BFT.

Meanwhile, a total of P50,000 was shouldered by DA for the NFA rice assistance while the cooperative provided more than P10,000 as starting capital.

Also, a freezer and a weighing scale, which are part of the BFT

package were turned over to Barangay Pidtiguian.

On the other hand, Lanie Elumba, association president, pushed her commitment on behalf of the association in exercise of unity for the success of the newly-opened BFT.

DA-AMAD has already launched eight new BFTs in the region and will be launching 15 more BFTs this year.


BIR padlocks 7 establishments in CdeO for violations of VAT lawby Apipa P. Bagumbaran

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Authorities from the Revenue Region (RR) 16 of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) here in the city padlocked seven business establishments on September 25 for violations of the Value Added Tax Law.

These establishments were the Willshire Inn, King William Inn, Kyross Inn, Will’s Place, Westin Inn, Will’s Bar, and Gab’s KTV. The seven establishments under the Willshire Group of Companies, Inc. (WGC, Inc.) were temporarily closed for failure to register as VAT taxpayer, failure to issue receipts as

VAT-registrable taxpayer,

and under-declaration of receipts by 2,153 percent of the correct amount,


said BIR-RR16 Director Alberto S. Olasiman. Olasiman, who led a team of BIR staff, served the notice of closure at Willshire Inn while closure orders were also simultaneously served by other BIR teams in the six other establishments. Prior to the closure, a surveillance was conducted by the BIR’s Special Investigation Division to monitor and determine the actual receipts of WGC, Inc. after its preliminary investigation showed that the corporation was engaged in the business of operating two hotels, three inns, and two bars and that it only declared an average daily receipts of P549 covering all its business establishments. According to the BIR, a 48-hour notice was then issued to the said taxpayer to inform it of the investigation findings. It was also given ample time to make the necessary rectifications, however it failed to do such. A five-day VAT Compliance Notice was also issued afterwards to again afford the corporation to explain its side, but it likewise failed to comply the terms of the five-day VCN. A final notice was served to WGC, Inc. giving it another 10 days

to comply with the five-day VCN and/or to refute the findings of the BIR, but still it ignored the final notice. Olasiman said the failure of the corporation to comply with the notices led to the issuance of a closure order signed by BIR Operations Deputy Commissioner Nelson Aspe last September 20. The closure of the seven establishments was part of BIR’s Oplan Kandado program aimed at intensifying the BIR’s enforcement operations through strict imposition of prescribed administrative sanctions for noncompliance with the basic tax requirements. Under the program, business operations of non-compliant taxpayers will be suspended and their establishments will be temporarily closed if found to have violated certain tax laws.


DepEd calls public support in ‘Say thank you’ project by Jorie C. Valcorza

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Department of Education (DepEd-10)’s “Say thank you, it’s national teachers’ month” calls for everyone, in a simple yet meaningful gesture to appreciate today’s heroes, our teachers.

DepEd-10 Director Gloria D. Benigno encouraged everyone to say “Thank you” to their teachers, especially those that has made significant impact to their lives. She urged students, even those who are now working, to express their appreciation while the whole country celebrates the National Teachers’ Month (NTM) from September 5 to October 5. President Aquino issued proclamation No.242 in August last year declaring the same period of

every year as national teachers’ month. DepEd likewise released a memorandum enjoining all schools to celebrate NTM and mobilize support from the community and other private partners to provide freebies, special discounts and treats for all the teachers. To date, the total number of teachers in public and private schools in the country has reached to more than 500,000.


DepEd calls public support in ‘Say thank you’ project

Soldiers support Youth’s Mangrove PlantingCAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City - The 4th Civil-Military Operation Battalion of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division supported the National Youth Commission (NYC) and the Association of Youth Leaders in Northern Mindanao in planting trees along the coastal area of Barangay Taytay, El Salvador City, September 23.

More than 150 youth from the different municipalities of Misamis Oriental volunteered and joined the mangrove planting activity. Mangrove not only provides protection from natural disaster such as erosion, storm surge and tsunamis it also offers a marine region for young organisms. It serves as a host to algae, barnacles, oysters, sponges, and bryozoans which are all important in maintaining the ecological balance of the sea. Planting trees in our forests to give back what we have taken in

our environment had been the usual activity done in the spirit of social responsibility and with this we are able to improve the condition of our forests. While on the other hand, planting mangrove is a good help to numerous creatures in our coast, it is home to some, while food to others. In doing this activity, we are able to improve the condition of our bodies of water and help increase the number of fish and other sea creatures. Brigadier General Romeo L. Gapuz, Acting Commander, 4ID said, “Our environment had done so much

in providing us what we need, it is high time now that we give the environment the care that we should have done even before. The disaster that had passed has taught us the lesson that caring for environment is synonymous to taking good care of our life and those of our families. Your Army will always support activities like these.” (4CMO/4ID)

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