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Measles alert up in CV, DOH sets free kids’ immunization
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, November 2 (PIA)—Still reeling from dengue which has parents worried, another risk may just be already in Bohol with a potential to wreak havoc to communities. This is measles and rubella. An airborne viral and highly contagious disease that gets fatal when its complications are not properly taken care of, measles is capable of infecting people exponentially. That means a person infected with the virus can pass the disease to at least 20 persons who happen to personally touch the patient, or are within the vicinity when the carrier coughs, or sneezes, according to Department ofHealth Center for Health Development (DOH CHD). A disease with no treatment, or until it leaves, medical practitioners can only manage the complications brought about by the disease or it becomes fatal,according to Dr. Jeanette Pauline Arellano-Cortes. But there is only one thing communities can do to keep off from infection: immunization, she stressed. Measles manifests itself as skin rashes, fever, cough, runny nose and inflammation of the eyes. When it complicates and is not properly managed, measles van lead to diarrhea, dehydration, pneumonia, encepahalitis, blindness and hearing problems. Although preventable by immunization, measles, with its complication is still the leading cause of death among preventable diseases, Dr. Cortes added. In 2017, DOH authorities declared a measles outbreak in Zamboanga, and another outbreak was noted in Luzo, according to Ruff Vincent Valdevieso. With proximity to Zamboanga, DOH-7 Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit sounded the alarm over what they perceive as danger signs of possible entry of the virus in the Visayas. A regular boat trip services Dumaguete and Zamboanga. According to... read moreCJS stakeholders iron out inter-office issues
Heads and representatives of the pillars of criminal justice system (CJS) in Bohol jointly manifested their intent to a better coordination among them towards speedy disposition of cases by signing in the Commitment of Stakeholders capping the day-long round-table conference October 26, at the Belian Hotel. Organized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Parole and Probation Office (PPO) in coordination with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), the round table conference intends to consult with the key pillars on how each one can efficiently manage and perform their mandates by ironing out issues and concerns leading to the goal of speedy resolution of cases, says PPO 7 Regional Director Georgette Paderanga. Present during the conference were representatives of the community, law enforcement, the prosecution, the courts and the corrections. Leading the concerns which the PPO brought up was the problem with court referrals. PPA, which maintains 22 parole and probation offices in the region, has reported an upsurge in drug cases clients in the past years. This is largely due to the Supreme Court issued plea bargaining in drug cases to enable drug offenders to avail themselves of such arrangement. Although the plea bargaining framework is not allowed in drug cases where the imposable penalty is reclusion perpetual or death, or under Section 5 of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.) which penalizes sale, trading, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution andtransportation of all kinds of dangerous drugs, a plea bargain to a lesser crime can be accepted. For example, the new framework says an accused charged with violation of Section 11 of RA 9165 for possession of... read more
Living Tradition
Gov. Edgar Chatto and Holy Name University President Fr. Francisco Estepa sign agreement for the use of the old HNU Elementary building for the Bohol Institute of Living Traditions during its soft launch with cultural officers, non-government organizations, the academe, members of the religious sector, cultural workers, artists. Witnessing the signing were CBCP culture heritage commission chair Fr. Ted Milan Torralba, Center for Culture and Arts Development head Romulo Tagaan, culture and arts “national treasure“and Bohol’s treasure Gardy Labad, DepEd Bohol Division Superintendent Dr. Nimfa Bongo, and culture and arts consultant Marianito Luspo. The Bohol Institute of Living Traditions is developed to be a gathering of cultural and educational institutions that will be center for learning and education, research, training, professional development, production, promotion, of Boholano cultural heritage that will also empower Bohol creatives: artists, teachers, leaders, researchers....Geeks on a Beach 2017 in Palawan starts today
DICT, successful Silicon Valley Fil-Ams lead 400 participants Some 400 participants from the government and the private sector, including successful technology entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia and Silicon Valley, has gathered in Puerto Princesa, Palawan as Geeks on a Beach 2017 starts today. For two days, participants will get to listen to valuable insights from big names in the startup and technology community. There will be keynotes, panels, and discussions with separate breakout tracks in between. Successful Filipino-Americans Yobie Benjamin and Aldo Carrascoso lead the list of the world’s prominent names in the field of startups and technology who arrived at the Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Navigating startup ecosystem The first day will open with keynote speeches by Puerto Princesa Mayor Lucilo Bayron, Department of Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary Monchito Ibrahim, Voyager Innovations Vice President and Managing Director Dindo Marzan, and Token.io and ClickSWITCH.com Chief Technology Officer Yobie Benjamin. This will be followed by the panel “How Founders Can Navigate Treacherous Seas; Path to potential Unicorns in the Philippines” where technopreneurs from Tokien.io, ClickSWITCH.com, GlycoProX Biosciences, Veem, Jukin Media & Verego, Plug and Play Technology Center, InnoVantage, Inc., StartUp Village, and MobKard will display the story of their success. Another panel entitled “Startup Ecosystem – How to increase # of successful startups in the Philippines” will highlight speakers from the DICT, Department of Science and Technology – PCIEERD, Department of Trade and Industry, TechTalks.ph, IdeaSpace Foundation, and the Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA). An investor panel which will bring together tech, design, and startup entrepreneurs to brush shoulders with the world’s...Local News/ Bohol Balita
DTI’s outstanding small scale businesses receive first-ever ‘Kapatid Awards’
TAGUIG CITY—DTI’s shared service facilities (SSF) beneficiaries on coffee processing, native bag making, and fiber marketing were the recipients of the first-ever Kapatid Awards at PLDT’s MVP Bossing Awards 2016 on 23 November. SSFs on coffee processing from Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), on pandan and bariw bag making from Leyte, Region VIII and on fiber marketing expansion from Agusan del Norte, CARAGA received awards for exhibiting sustainable and inclusive growth models that contribute to the improvement of the quality of lives in said communities. Receiving the awards were representatives from SSF cooperators Dangdang-ay di Ibila Cooperative from CAR, Sto. Niño de Plaridel Parish Multi-Purpose Cooperative from Region VIII and San Isidro Upland Farmers Multi-purpose Cooperative from CARAGA. The SSF Project is a key component of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)’s initiative to capacitate micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing them appropriate machinery, equipment, tools, systems, skills and knowledge under a shared system. As backbone of the Philippine economic growth, composed of 99.6% of locally registered businesses, generating over one million job a year, MSMEs have become the government’s current priority, with the DTI placing MSME development at the forefront of regional development and at the front and center of the trade agenda. “Aside from keeping the country moving towards a more strategic direction at the backdrop of regional development, the government, through the DTI, vows to pursue meaningful growth that is truly inclusive, the one that reaches the bottom of the pyramid,” said DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez, who was also one of the recipient of the MVP Bossing Awards in government service. DTI’s...FDA, nipasidaan batok sa mga nikatap nga mga pekeng branded nga tambal
TAGBILARAN CITY, November 22 (PIA)–Gipasidan-an sa Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ang publiko sa pagpalit sa pipila ka branded nga mga tambal tungod sa pagkatap sa mga pekeng produkto. Base sa FDA advisory, apil sa mga nakuha nilang sample nga nadiskobrehang peke nga nikatap sa kamerkadohan mao ang Dolfenal, Tuseran Forte, Diatabs, Alaxan ug Neozep. Susama ra gayud ang peke sa tinuod nga produkto mao nga lisod alang sa usa ka konsumidor nga mahibaw-an kun tinuod ba o peke ang tambal. Mao nga tambag sa FDA, mopalit lamang og tambal sa mga botikang otorisado sa ahensiya. Gi-awhag usab sa FDA ang mga lokal nga kagamhanan nga siguradohong walay counterfeit drugs o pekeng mga tambal ang mabaligya sa mga tindahang naa sa ilang hurisdiksyon. Matud pa sa FDA nga peligroso ang pag-inom sa mga peke o dili rehistradong tambal tungod kay posibleng wala kini epekto o makasamot pa sa sakit nga gihambin....Red tide alert up again in Dauis, Tagbilaran City
TAGBILARAN CITY, November 21 (PIA)–The coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City has been tested positive again for algae that produces the red tide toxin, according to the regional office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 7 (BFAR-7). BFAR-7 Regional Director Allan Poquita relayed the advisory to the Bohol media thru BFAR-Bohol Information Officer Nimfa Mesina last Saturday. The BFAR bulletin issued on Saturday said that the coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City tested for red tide toxin. The advisory states that gathering and selling shellfish from Dauis and Tagbilaran City sea waters are banned until further notice because they are still positive for paralytic shellfish poison that is beyond the regulatory limit. It was only in March this year that the longest red tide alert in the province had been lifted by the bueau. A similar red tide advisory covering Dauis and Tagbilaran areas, ran from June last year to March this year. However, BFAR-Bohol continued to warn local governments of Dauis and Tagbilaran City to remain vigilant since then, and continue monitoring the coastal areas to make sure any resurgence of red tide toxins would be promptly acted upon. By mid-October this year, BFAR-7 already warned Bohol consumers of the possible resurgence of red tide. Red tide is the common term for harmful algal blooms, specifically when colonies of algae grow out of control and produce toxic or harmful effects on shellfish and other marine animals....Red tide alert, giisa na usab sa BFAR
TAGBILARAN CITY, November 21 (PIA)–Giisa na usab sa Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 7 (BFAR-7) niadtong Sabado ang red tide alert sa kabaybayonan sa lungsod sa Dauis ug syudad sa Tagbilaran. Si BFAR-7 Regional Director Allan Poquita mipadala sa advisory ngadto sa mga sakop sa media pinaagi sa tigpamaba sa BFAR-Bohol nga si Nimfa Mesina aron mapasidan-an ang publiko kabahin niini. Matud pa sa maong advisory nga gidili ang pagpanguha ug pagbaligya og mga kinhason nga naggikan sa kabaybayonan sa Dauis ug syudad sa Tagbilaran hangtud wala pa’y abiso gikan sa BFAR-7 tungod sa red tide. Niadto lamang Marso ning tuig diin ang kinatas-ang red tide alert ning lalawigan gilibkas sa BFAR-7. Susamang red tide advisory usab ang gipagawas sa maong buhatan nga naglakip gihapon sa kabaybayonan sa Dauis ug syudad sa Tagbilaran nga midagan niadtong Hunyo sa niaging tuig taman Marso ning tuiga. Apan ang BFAR-Bohol nagpadayon og pasidaan sa mga lokal nga kagamhanan sa Dauis ug syudad sa Tagbilaran nga magpabiling magbinantayon sukad kaniadto ug magpadayon sa pag-monitor sa kabaybayonan aron pagsiguro nga ang pagbalik sa red tide toxins maaksiyonan gayud dayon. Ning tunga-tunga sa Oktubre, ang BFAR-7 nipasidaan na sa mga konsumideor sa lalawigan sa Bohol sa posibleng pagbalik sa red tide. Ang red tide mosiaw tungod sa pagdagsa sa talagsaong matang sa algae nga makahilo ug kun adunay kalit nga pag-usab sa panahon gikan sa grabeng kainit ngadto sa pag-ulan....Rediscovering Bohol: The Heart of the Visayas
From our rolling Chocolate Hills to the sandy white beaches of the islands that surround us, Bohol is one of the Philippines’ most visited destinations but despite its popularity, it’s charm still remains. Adventurers and avid divers often make their way over here to explore the underwater majesty of the Panglao Islands and for nature lovers in pursuit of rest and relaxation,both are often found amidst the lush scenery of Loboc River. So whether you’re a visitor looking to experience the many attractions that Bohol has to offer or a local keen on rediscovering its sights and sounds, here’s a list of some of our favourite things about Bohol. The Natural Wonders Bohol boasts a relatively small but diverse natural landscape that is beautifully preserved. Beach bums will find their calling in the island of Panglao which boasts the popular and nightlife friendly Alona Beach, Dumaluan Beach with its swanky resorts and finally, Libaong White Beach, 3km of tranquil shores, crystal clear waters and shady palm trees. For those who gravitate more towards the calling of the wild, Bohol’s Chocolate Hills sit high atop the list but don’t overlook the man-made forest with its towering mahogany trees, Mag-Aso Falls and the cool and hidden turquoise pool nestled within a cave at Inambacan Falls. The Numerous Activities While it is very much a serene little province, there’s plenty to do here in Bohol, especially if you love outdoorsy activities. Birdwatching is a favourite hobby and people often travel to Olango Island to catch a glimpse of its rare inhabitants such as the Philippine Eagle Owl. The laid-back river cruise at...National News
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