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Mines back to normal operations
By LITO DAR/PIA

BAGUIO CITY — Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Regional Executive Director Clarence Baguilat Jr. said all mining companies here are back to their normal operations. He said DENR inspections proved that tailing dams of all mines were left unscathed by the super typhoon Juan.

Meanwhile, Baguilat is advising the public to inspect trees inside their properties as two of the five recorded casualties of typhoon Juan in Cordillera were accidentally pinned down by fallen trees. Baguilat also reiterated the call for the public to help clear clogged drainages of debris, and to heed DENR geo-hazard warnings in areas susceptible to landslides, flooding and landfall. He reminded the public to remain vigilant with PAGASA’s forecast that there would be at least five typhoons and more intense rains due to La Niña before the year end. #

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Asipulo bags green banner award
By MHARS B. LIHGAWON/PIA-IFUGAO

LAGAWE, Ifugao — The municipality of Asipulo was declared the winner for the 2010 provincial search for the  Green Banner Award (GBA) conducted by the Provincial Nutrition Council(PNC). Corazon Dawong, Provincial Nutrition Officer  said that Asipulo banked on their efficient and effective implementation of nutrition related programs to address the malnutrition problem of the municipality.

The municipality will represent the province in the Regional Search for Green Banner Award. The municipalities of Alfonso List and Lagawe placed second and third respectively. Asipulo has received numerous awards from the nutrition councils such as the GBA and the CROWN ( Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner for Nutrition) Award, the highest award being given to a municipality for the efficient and effective implementation of nutrition programs in the community. #

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Abra colleges wins speech contest
By MARITES BEÑAS/PIA-ABRA

BANGUED, Abra — Bernadeth Fidela of Abra Valley Colleges (AVS) won this year’s Extemporaneous Speech contest conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on October 15 at the Provincial Capitol Social hall. She brought home P3,000 cash prize and a Certificate of Recognition. She will represent Abra in the regional competition on October 26 in Baguio City.

The second prize with a cash prize of P2,000 was Christopher Pariñas of Data Center College of the Philippines and the 3rd prize with a cash prize of P1,000 was Christopher Baltar of Abra State Institute of Science & Technology-Bangued Campus. Certificate of Recognition were also given to the runner ups together with their coaches. #

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PNP chief tells police to review, retrain GMRC
By MARITES BEÑAS/PIA-ABRA

BANGUED, Abra — Philippine National Police Chief Raul Bacalzo urged the police force to review and retrain in the basic virtues of courtesy, discipline and Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) as part of efforts to transform the image the police.

Bacalzo, in his message to the officers and men of the Abra-Philippine National Police in his visit to the province on October 11, stressed this point as he shared the result of a survey floated three years ago as to what the general public do not want in their police force. The survey revealed that the respondents do not want a police who is arrogant, abusive and slow to respond. #

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MP scores in essential health care program
By JULIET B. SALEY/PIA-MP

BONTOC, Mt. Province – The Department of Education (DepEd) Mt. Province Division was adjudged as the second in the “Best Essential Health Care Program (EHCP) Exhibit” during the second School Health Summit held in Dumaguete City last September 22-24.

DepEd Mt. Province received one LCD and one DVD player as its prize and also a special award for the implementation of the EHCP program which has already 98 percent of the elementary schools in the province with established support facilities like the construction of dental trough where the pupils use in washing their hands and brushing their teeth. #

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Financial assistance released to vehicular mishap victims
By JULIET B. SALEY/PIA-MP

BONTOC, Mt. Province — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Cordillera released P83,000 as financial assistance to victims of a vehicular accident in Besao, Mt. Provicne last June.

According to Ms. Minda Romero of DSWD Mt. Province, 14 victims were given financial assistance of P3,000 each, another 14 of P2,500 each and one was given P6,000.Earlier reports showed that a passenger jeepney carrying 34 passengers plunged into a deep ravine after the driver lost control of the vehicle at Sitio Bunga, Barangay Catengan of Besao resulting to the death of 15 passengers. #

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Watch out for misuse of gov’t programs
By LITO DAR/PIA

BAGUIO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-CAR) urged the public to be watchful of any misuse of national government projects and assistance to the local communities in the campaign of political aspirants for Monday’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election.

In an official statement released by DSWD Regional Director Porfiria Bernardez, she said ‘Relief assistance should not be used for any campaign or for anyone’s political advantage’ after receiving reports that some candidates are using the DSWD’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in their campaign.

According to Bernardez, the public should be vigilant with the program. Any misuse, mishandling, or unfair distribution of relief assistance may be reported to local authorities or, in case of non-resolution at the local levels, grievances may be elevated to the provincial or regional office. #