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Senior Statistical Specialist Vic F. Notarion of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

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IN PHOTOS | During a courtesy visit by personnel from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) - Agusan del Sur Government Information Center, Senior Statistical Specialist Vic F. Notarion of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) - Agusan del Sur shared updates on several key programs and services of their office, including the lined-up activities for this year's 35th National Statistics Month celebration. Notarion further explained that the data collected through the CBMS will be used for planning purposes by the local government units (LGUs). The database will be turned over to the LGUs, allowing them access for future planning needs. Also, the PSA-Agusan del Sur is now prioritizing the registration of children aged 0-4 years for the Philippine National ID System (PhilSys) through mobile registration conducted by their staff. The only requirement is the consent of the parents. Additionally, Notarion mentioned that by the first quarter of 2025, they target and expect to
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PHILHEALTH CARES

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IN PHOTO |  Jocelyn E. Cañete, chief of the Field Operations Division of PhilHealth Caraga, assured the participants of the Kapihan sa PIA that all senior citizens can avail of the different benefits of PhilHealth as immediate members under the Universal Health Care Act.  Cañete said, “PhilHealth's outpatient and inpatient medical packages can be availed by all senior citizens nationwide.” (Nora C. Lanuza-Molde, PIA Caraga)
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Community Affairs Officer II Margieluna C. Juanite

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IN PHOTO | Community Affairs Officer II Margieluna C. Juanite of the Office of the Provincial Governor (PGO) - Substance Use Recovery and Enlightenment (SURE) Program, highlighted their significant accomplishment in the campaign against illegal drugs, and the interventions provided to the persons who use drugs (PWUDs), during a courtesy visit by the personnel from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) - Agusan del Sur Government Information Center. "The office's mandate is to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of treatment and rehabilitation for PWUDs, while also providing awareness and enlightenment to the people of Agusan del Sur to keep them away from illegal drugs," Juanite said. She further emphasized that the program’s greatest achievement has been the dedication of many PWUDs who have successfully graduated from the treatment process, with the assurance that the government is committed to supporting their recovery and providing livelihood opportunit
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Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (PDRRMO)

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IN PHOTO | Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (PDRRMO) Armando "Balong" Gomez shared the updates on the ongoing training for those who want to be part of the Search and Rescue Agusan del Sur (SARAS) Team, and the need to strengthen the partnership of the Provincial Public Information Office (PPIO) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), during a courtesy visit by the personnel from the PIA-Agusan del Sur Government Information Center. "The successful dissemination of information during disasters in Agusan del Sur is a testament to the strong cooperation between the PIA and the PPIO as a member of the PDRRMC. We recognize both as relevant agencies in information dissemination," he said. Gomez further suggested that the cooperation between the three agencies—PIA Agusan del Sur Government Information Center, PPIO, and the PDRRMO would be more effective in its engagement with the municipal information officers from the province's 1 city
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HEALTHY SENIOR CITIZEN

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IN PHOTO |  Dr. Karen Mar C. Durac of the Department of Health – Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Caraga shared some tips on how a senior citizen can live healthy and longer. "Eating healthy food and having enough rest and sleep are needed for the elderly to live longer and holistically healthy," Dr. Daruc said. Dr. Durac also encouraged the senior citizens to undergo regular checkup and avoid caffeine drinks before going to bed so they can rest well. (Nora C. Lanuza-Molde, PIA Caraga)  
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The municipality of Rosario

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IN PHOTO |  The municipality of Rosario was awarded for its innovative initiative of installing digital anti-drug information, education, and communication (IEC) materials in the municipality, during the 1st Provincial Peace and Order (PPOC) Summit cum AgSOAR Awards on Oct. 4, 2024, at the covered court, D.O. Plaza Government Center, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. By harnessing the power of virtual storytelling and information dissemination, the municipality installed televisions in the lounge of the municipal hall. This initiative aims to address the urgent need for a pervasive, engaging, and sustainable approach to preventing illegal drug use. (Kelvin Kennt R. Generalo, PIA-Agusan del Sur)
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1st Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) Summit cum AgSOAR Awards

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IN PHOTO |  During the 1st Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) Summit cum AgSOAR Awards on Oct. 4, 2024, at the covered court, D.O. Plaza Government Center in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, the municipality of Prosperidad was awarded for its innovative program dubbed, "Second Chance Initiatives: Building a Future After Addiction." It can be recalled that on December 11, 2023, the Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) distributed 10 pregnant gilts or female pigs to four cluster programs for persons who use drugs (PWUDs) in Prosperidad. Some of these female pigs already gave birth to 12 piglets, symbolizing a sustainable future and a fresh start after overcoming addiction. (Kelvin Kennt R. Generalo, PIA-Agusan del Sur)
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