by anyajulia | Jul 7, 2009 | Headlines, National News
The Department of Education (DepEd) has mandated the institutionalization of Personal Safety Lessons (PSL) in elementary and secondary schools nationwide, this is as a recognition that children are at a constant risk to threats of a cruel and violent environment.
“Because of the tender age and weak physical attributes of children, they are often the victims of abuse and exploitation,” said DepEd Secretary Jesli Lapus.
A multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the locale will be organized to support the schools in the course of PSL presentation. The MDT will consist of representatives from DepEd, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Local Government Unit (LGU), Philippine National Police, and Department of Justice.
The team will be trained by Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse (CPTCSA). The CPTCSA, a non profit organization is recognized as the leading agency in providing information and technology on child-centered prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse in the schools.
DepEd Division Office and CPTCSA will work together to raise funding for the implementation of PSL. (DepEd)
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by anyajulia | Jul 7, 2009 | Headlines, National News
Due to the continuous increase of A(H1N1) influenza infected cases, the Department of Health (DOH) has requested additional funds for its campaign against the virus.
Dr. Lyndon Leesuy, a medical specialist of the DOH-National Center for Disease Prevention and Control, said that they
The DOH have requested over P19-million worth of funds. This will also be used in preparation for a possible “second wave” of the virus with the reported presence of a stronger virus strain abroad.
The additional funds will be used for swabbing kits and for buying the anti-viral Oseltamivir or Tamiflu. Some of the funds will also be used to equip other hospitals and laboratories nationwide with testing capabilities to help speed up specimen analysis for possible cases of influenza A(H1N1) virus.
The DOH reported that the toll of A(H1N1) cases in the country as of July 1 is 1,709. (PIA-MMIO)
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by anyajulia | Jul 7, 2009 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
There are 55 open garbage dumpsites that continue to operate illegally despite warnings issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
According to Republic Act 9003, known as “the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act”, it no longer allows the use of open dumping. This was the statement of Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (Penro) Nestor Canda.
Canda cited the towns of Jagna, Duero and Tubigon which are already enforcing strict implementation of waste segregation at the household level, recycling and composting of biodegradable wastes. He adds that wastes generated by these towns are lessened by at least 60 percent.
According to Canda, they will continue to issue notices to local government units and allow them to comply with RA 9003.
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by anyajulia | Jul 7, 2009 | Headlines, National News
The Department of Agriculture to pursue its halal food production program in the hopes of tapping the global halal market. The DA hopes to produce more food and generate more livelihood opportunities for its countrymen, especially with the Muslim group.
This was part of the keynote speech of DA Secretary Arthur C. Yap delivered during the International Halal Assurance Seminar at Makati City. The seminar which was conducted recently by the Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines was attended by various stakeholders all over the world.
Yap reiterates that the Agriculture department continuously conduct trainings and seminars among concerned stakeholders on the proper production, processing and marketing of halal cereal and vegetable crops, fruits, meat, milk, fish and other commodities – from farm-to-plate or throughout the food supply chain to assure the consumers of the hygienic and wholesomeness quality of the products.
Highlights of the said seminar include sessions on Business Opportunities in Halal Production, Management and Assurance on Halal Production, Halal Assurance in Food, Halal Certification Program in the United States, Guiding Principles and Procedural Requirements in Halal Assurance of Food Production and Video Presentation on Halal Slaughtering. (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Jul 7, 2009 | Election 2010, Headlines, National News
The automation of elections this coming 2010 is back on track as Total Information Management (TIM) and Barbados-based Smartmatic, Inc. have settled their differences.
Arroyo hailed the Commission on Election (Comelec) for coming up with a joint venture agreement between TIM and Barbados-based Smartmatic in the P7.2-billion poll automation project.
It may be recalled that TIM backed out of the initial partnership agreements that led to the speculation that the poll automation project would be dead.
Following a win-win solution to the stalled poll automation project which Comelec has adeptly settled with both Smartmatic and TIM in joint venture agreement, the ambitious plan moves this Friday with the signing of the contracts. (PIA)
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