Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga Regional Director Charlie
Fabre emphasized during the Kilos SAMBAYANAN (Kilos para sa Sampung Batayang
Pangangailangan) Forum held in Butuan City on October 20, 2017, that the
government must act decisively to address the needs of the people in the
grassroots and ensure their access to the programs and services of the
government. (PIA Caraga)
Philippine Information
Agency (PIA) Caraga aired live via its Facebook page the simultaneous launching
of the Kilos SAMBAYANAN (Kilos para sa Sampung Batayang Pangangailangan), a
flagship campaign for the fulfillment of the Ten Basic Needs of the people on
October 20, 2017. (PIA Caraga)
Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Director-General Harold Clavite presented to the participants of the 2017 Regional Leadership Forum held in Butuan City on October 19, 2017, the services and mandates of PIA: to keep Filipinos to be well informed citizens and make sure that proper information are given to communities for them to make a sound decision. He also emphasized the importance of technology in communicating change to empower communities. (PIA Caraga)
Addressing more than a thousand school head participants during the 2017 Regional Leadership Forum held in Butuan City on October 19, 2017, Department of Education Caraga Regional Director Beatriz Torno underscored that school principals should be the source of inspiration to the teachers, students, co-principals and to the community. (PIA Caraga)
According to Department
of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga Regional Director Lilibeth
Famacion during the Federalism Summit with the sectoral leaders held in Butuan
City on October 14, 2017, having a federal form of government will be an
advantage for the regions when it comes to distribution of wealth since those
regions with lesser resources and income will be given additional support
through the 'equalization fund' or the subsidy program. (PIA Caraga)
Department of the
Interior and Local Government (DILG) Assistant Secretary Marjorie Jalosjos
said in an interview during the Federalism Summit with the sectoral
leaders in Butuan City on October 14, 2017, that the administration is
strengthening its awareness campaign to inform the public and stakeholders
about the benefits of a federal form of government. (PIA Caraga)
Dr. Marina Sanguenza,
Social Studies Department Head, warmly welcomed all the participants of the
ASEAN Information Caravan held at the Agusan National High School (ANHS)
Ampitheater in Butuan City on October 12, 2017. She emphasized how Filipino
people, and the Caraganons can greatly benefit from the opportunities that the
ASEAN community offers. (PIA Caraga)
Students and teachers
of Agusan National High School (ANHS) in Butuan City avail of the free
information, education, communication (IEC) materials displayed at the
Philippine Information Agency (PIA) ASEAN Info Kiosk installed during the ASEAN
Info Caravan held at the ANHS amphitheater October 12, 2017. (PIA Caraga)
In behalf of Philippine
Information Agency (PIA) Caraga Regional Director Abner Caga, Deputy Regional
Director Fryan Abkilan emphasized on the significance of
participating in ASEAN activities, especially that the Philippines is hosting
the 2017 ASEAN Summit in November, during the ASEAN Info Caravan on October 12,
2017 at Agusan National High School (ANHS) in Butuan City. He also encouraged
the students and teachers of ANHS to utilize the information, education,
communication (IEC) materials from PIA's information kiosk. (PIA Caraga)
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Agency (PIA) Caraga region, in partnership with Agusan National High School
(ANHS) Social Studies department, holds an ASEAN Info Caravan with a symposium
on ASEAN Integration in the Philippines, participated by some 300 students and
teachers wearing different ASEAN countries' costumes at ANHS amphitheater on
October 12, 2017. (PIA Caraga)
Teachers, students and
faculty staff of Agusan National High School (ANHS) wearing national costumes
of ASEAN member countries during the ASEAN Info Caravan held at ANHS
Ampitheather in Butuan City on October 12, 2017. (PIA Caraga)
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Agency Caraga installed an ASEAN Info Kiosk on October 12, 2017 at the Agusan
National High School (ANHS) in Butuan City. Various information, education,
communication (IEC) materials from different government agencies were
displayed for free. (PIA Caraga)
National Commission on
Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)-Caraga Regional Director Jose Dumagan, Jr. during the
20th Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) Anniversary celebration press
conference on October 12, 2017 reveals that the Commission En Banc has already
approved 21 ancestral domains in Caraga region, 1 newly approved, and 19 still
on process funded by Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace
Process-Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (OPAPP-PAMANA) and hopefully be
deliberated before 2017 ends. (PIA Caraga)
Six different tribes of
indigenous peoples and employees of partner agencies in Caraga region
participated during the 20th Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) anniversary
celebration at Balanghai Hotel in Butuan City on October 12, 2017. (PIA Caraga)
Fr. Carlito Clase of
the Diocese of Butuan said that the forum on Preventing and Countering
Extremism held in Butuan City on October 6, 2017 aimed to increase the
stakeholders' awareness on violence/extremism in the country and gather their
inputs on how Caraganons could prevent this from happening in the region. (PIA
Caraga)
According to Eastern
Mindanao Command (EMC) spokesperson Ezra Balagtey, the Multi-Sectoral Forum on
Countering and Preventing Violent Extremism held at San Lorenzo Ruiz Formation
Center in Butuan City on October 6, 2017 is part of the continuing activity of
EMC in sustaining peace while preventing violent extremism in its area of
responsibility. (PIA Caraga)
Col. Franco Nemesio Gacal, Commander of 402nd Brigade, Philippine Army underlined in an interview during the Forum on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism held in Butuan City on October 6, 2017 that the Philippine Army would always help the people in the community and protect them from terrorist groups. He also emphasized the importance of giving the right information to the public, especially on the effects of violent extremism to the country, so the general public could be well-aware and contribute in sustaining peace and order in the region. (PIA Caraga)
Sultan Gamal Amerol, Sultan of Caraga, expressed during the forum on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism held in Butuan City on October 6, 2017 that the Muslim community is supporting the efforts of the Philippine government and partner stakeholders against criminality and terrorism. He also called on the street vendors to participate in peace-building activities by reporting to the authorities any malicious acts of individuals or groups in the public areas to prevent possible violence. (PIA Caraga)
Some 100 youth,
security, religious, academe, Bangsamoro, Indigenous Peoples and other sectors
in Caraga region participated in the Multi-Sectoral Forum on Countering Violent
Extremism at San Lorenzo Ruiz Formation Center in Butuan City on October 6,
2017. (PIA Caraga)
During the 28th
National Statistics Month press conference, Director Mylah Faye
Aurora Cariño of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Caraga
explained that the AmBisyon Natin 2040 represents the collective long-term
vision and aspirations of the Filipino people for themselves and for the country
in the next 25 years. It describes the kind of life that people want to live,
and how the country will be by 2040. As such, it is an anchor for development
planning across at least four administrations. The press conference was held
at PSA-13 regional office in Butuan City on October 2, 2017. (PIA Caraga)
Philippine Statistics
Authority (PSA) Caraga Regional Director Rosalinda Celeste-Apura, during the
28th National Statistics Month press conference, announced the whole-month
activities of October, which include Statistics Lecture Series, Statistics Quiz
Show, 3rd Inter High School Statistics Quiz, Cartooning/Poster/Slogan Making
Contests, and Radio Interviews, among others. The press conference was
held at PSA-13 regional office, Butuan City on October 2, 2017. (PIA Caraga)
An ASEAN Info Kiosk was
installed on September 29, 2017 at the Robinsons Place-South Atrium in Butuan
City, in time with the celebration of the National Maritime Week in Caraga
region. Various information, education and communication (IEC) materials from
different government agencies were readily available for free. (PIA Caraga)
Maritime industry
partners, students and other stakeholders gather on September 29, 2017 at the
Robinsons Place-South Atrium in Butuan City for a bloodletting activity, in time
with the celebration of the National Maritime Week in Caraga region. The
celebration was led by Maritime Industry Authority Caraga. (PIA Caraga)
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