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Consecutively, the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur awarded as one of the 2012 Highest Real Property Tax Collection in the entire Caraga region with efficiency on tax collection of over 119% held at Balanghay Hotel, Butuan City last December 2013.

In which, Governor Adolph Edward G. Plaza received the Plaque of Recognition in accordance to the said award from the Bureau of Local Government and Finance during the 1st day of the provincial government’s flag ceremony last January 6 .

In an interview with the Provincial Assessor, Mr. Cesar T. Rufila, a program called “Cleansing of Records” has been implemented to update the records of those who had real estate properties using their Computerized Real Property Tax Information System and it is currently used by the municipalities of the entire province.

Besides the system they developed, they have also a very tempting reward to those who paid in advance, having 20% discount to those who paid its whole year tax in advance, while 10% discount will be given to those who promptly pay quarterly.

The success of the program will not be realized without the effort of the Provincial Treasurer, Mr. Alvin Elorde and the big support of the honorable Gov. Eddiebong G. Plaza.

This is the second time that the provincial government received such award consecutively. And there will be a chance that for 2013 result, the province of Agusan del Sur will be awarded again since according to the report of the Provincial Treasury, as of October 2013, the tax collection is about 98% already. 
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Typhoon Yolanda has been given the title as "The wrecking ball"


Despite of the wrecking ball effect and the Signal Number 4 level of the storm's power raised in the provinces of Dinagat and Surigao del Norte, none of these reported a casualty, according to the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Caraga - Office of the Civil Defense (OCD).

On the last status of the Facebook account of RDRRMC Region 13, there is a Zero Casualty reported to their Operation Center.

It is a great start to these provinces that there is no casualty recorded, since these provinces are the hardly hit when a storm comes. Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Island and Siargao are along the path of storms in the past years.

 Image Courtesy of Jade Lambonao
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BUTUAN CITY, August 27 (PIA) -- The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) of Caraga has created a Joint Investigating Teams on IDPs. in response to the reported internally displaced person (IDPs) situation in Loreto, Agusan del Sur.

In a letter dated August 19 to Caraga regional peace and order council (RPOC), Kahugpongan alang sa Kalambuan Association/ IDP Spokesperson Ricky C. Lope, HELP Agusan Sur Co-initiator and Spokesman Susan E. Claro, and HELP Agusan Sur Co-initiator and United Church of Christ in the Philippines Agusan District Conference Minister Rev. Jesse A. Pagalan appealed the Caraga RPOC for urgent action about the IDPs from Loreto who are taking temporary shelter in Davao City.

It was revealed that “around 500 individuals were forced to evacuate due to intensified military operations by the 26th Infantry Batallion and paramilitary group-Bagani Force in the four barangays of Loreto, Agusan del Sur. Apparently, internal displacement happened wherein hundreds of families of Agusanon Manobo lumads and peasants took refuge at the Barangay 5A Gym, Bankerohan, Davao City after the provincial government of Agusan refused to heed their humanitarian needs and appeals.”

The HELP Agusan Sur and IDPs sent their appeal to RPOC stipulating alleged existence of illegal private armed group and torture, and raised concerns and request for humanitarian assistance. They bared that the conflict has affected the livelihoods of IDPs and deprived the Manobo tribe from their ancestral domain.

With this, the Caraga RPOC immediately created a joint investigating team on August 19 to validate the allegations of the HELP Agusan Sur and IDPs from Loreto. The team will also conducting meetings necessary to discuss pertinent issues/concern on the IDPs, and prepare report and recommend measures based on the findings.

The joint investigating team headed by the DILG Caraga Regional Director Lilibeth Famacion is composed of the regional directors from Commission on Human Rights, Department of Social Welfare and Development, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, Office of Civil Defense, National Economic and Development Authority, Philippine Information Agency, Philippine National Police-PRO 13 and commander of 401st Infantry Brigade of 4ID Philippine Army.

Meanwhile, Famacion revealed that the RPOC will be conducting special meeting on August 28 to discuss appropriate measures that the team will undertake in order to come up with a comprehensive approaches about the appeal of HELP Agusan Sur and the IDPs. (FEA/JSN, PIA-Caraga)
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PROSPERIDAD, AGUSAN DEL SUR - As part of their series of nationwide awareness campaign, advocates for the rights and needs of the children for the first time launched the “Bata Muna: Bomoto Para sa Kapakanan ng Kabataan,” here recently.

The drive is geared at having voters elect candidates vying for various political positions in the May 2013 national and local elections who know and will stand up for the children.

On April 19, 2013, the Foundation for the Development of Agusanons, Inc. (ADFI) together with other members of the Caraga Emergency Resource Group (CERG) took the lead in the implementation of BATA MUNA in the province held at the Hygeia Medherbs Garden in Patin-ay.
 
The launching was attended by the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of San Francisco town, group of women from nine areas of Agusan Marsh, and San Francisco Mayor Jenny de Asis who is a member of the board of the foundation and stands as duty bearer, among other members.
 
Dr. Rex Linao, ADFI Executive Director explained to the youth the features of BATA MUNA and their big role in the community. He emphasized that their campaign is to choose the leader who will keenly focus on programs and issues involving the rights of the children.
 
BATA MUNA is a national campaign endorsed by the Commission on Elections and is implemented by various organizations, mostly the Save the Children Foundation and CERG. (PPIO-AgSur)

by: Melody de Vera
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Filipinos around the world has been watching and waiting for the result of Binibining Pilipinas 2013 held at Araneta Colosseum, April 14.

Fifty beauties all over the Philippines has gathered to show the true beauty of a Filipina. And each beautiful lady represents their respective cities and provinces as they are proud to represent it. 

The Top 15 finalists have been revealed!


Top 15 Finalists:

  • Ariella Arida
  • Imelda Schweighart
  • Mutya Johanna Datul
  • Grace Yann Apuad
  • Charmaine Elima
  • Rhea Nakpil
  • Ellore Noelle Punzalan
  • Amanda Noelle Navasero
  • Bea Rose Santiago
  • Joanna Cindy Miranda
  • Camille Carla Nazar
  • Maria Angelica de Leon
  • Merry Joice Respicio
  • Pia Wurtzbach
  • Parul Shah
 Does your bet got the Top 15?

 Special Awards
  • Cream Silk Beyond Beautiful Woman Award ------> Ms. Joanna Cindy Miranda
  • Bb San Miguel Zero Fit and Sexy Body ---------> Ms. Pia Wurtzbach
  • Best in Swimsuit -----------> Ms. Ariella Arida
  • Best in Evening Gown ------------> Ms. Johanna Datul 
  • Bb Avon --------------> Ms. Bea Rose Santiago
  • Bb Philippine Airlines -----------> Ms. Nicole Kim Donesa
  • Bb Pilipinas-PAGCOR ---------> Ms. Imelda Schweighart
  • Best in National Costume -----------> Ms. Maria Teresita Alaine Baccay
  • Miss Friendship ---------------> Ms. Lourenz Grace Remetillo
  • Best in Talent --------------> Ms. Anna Carmela Aquino
  • Miss Photogenic -------> Ms. Johanna Datul 
  • Bb. Petron -------> Ms. Joanna Cindy Miranda
  • Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice --------> Ms. Ellore Noelle Punzalan
Interview Portion
 In the interview portion, only Candidate #34 was relaxed while answering her question raised by Amb. Rosigno according to Cream Silk's live blog.

Amb. Massimo Rosigno: What can be your greatest contribution to your local community?

Grace Apuad answers: Being an inspiration to the youth. I am a very independent person and been living on my own and finished my studies even without my parents.

The winners are:

Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2013 is Bb 41 Ariella Arida
Bb Pilipinas International Bb 20 Bea Rose Santiago
1st Runner up. Bb 15 Pia Wurtzbach.
Bb Pilipinas Supranational. Mutya Johanna Datul.
Bb Pilipinas Tourism Bb 16 Joanna Cindy Miranda
 
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AGUSAN DEL SUR - For the first time, the weekly flag raising ceremony of officials and employees of the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur was held in the newly-inaugurated Naliyagan Cultural Center here at the Gov. D.O. Plaza Government Center in Patin-ay, Prosperidad.

    The transfer of the regular Monday activity from the Capitol ground to the new venue was based on the memorandum circular issued by Governor Eddiebong Plaza citing that effective on March 18, flag raising ceremonies will be conducted at the cultural center while the flag lowering will still be at the Capitol ground at 5:00 in the afternoon after a 30-minute Fun and Fitness facilitated by the Provincial Sports and Development Services.

   After the flag raising rites, Assistant Provincial Administrator Niceto Ranario encouraged the employees to take a walk on their way back to their offices as a form of exercise for a healthy lifestyle because the cultural center is about 900 meters away from the Capitol.

    It can be recalled that on March 12, Governor Plaza spearheaded the blessing and inauguration ceremony of the cultural center located at the then called Naligayan Plaza.

    Painted white, the P55 million landmark project will serve as a venue for major cultural activities of the province such as the annual Naliyagan Festival and Pasko sa Kapitolyo celebration. 

    During weekends, the center can serve as venue for families and groups to stroll and have their bonding moments.

     The cultural center’s construction began on July 2, 2012 and was completed on February 23, 2013. AGUSAN DEL SUR - For the first time, the weekly flag raising ceremony of officials and employees of the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur was held in the newly-inaugurated Naliyagan Cultural Center here at the Gov. D.O. Plaza Government Center in Patin-ay, Prosperidad.
 
     The transfer of the regular Monday activity from the Capitol ground to the new venue was based on the memorandum circular issued by Governor Eddiebong Plaza citing that effective on March 18, flag raising ceremonies will be conducted at the cultural center while the flag lowering will still be at the Capitol ground at 5:00 in the afternoon after a 30-minute Fun and Fitness facilitated by the Provincial Sports and Development Services.

    After the flag raising rites, Assistant Provincial Administrator Niceto Ranario encouraged the employees to take a walk on their way back to their offices as a form of exercise for a healthy lifestyle because the cultural center is about 900 meters away from the Capitol.

     It can be recalled that on March 12, Governor Plaza spearheaded the blessing and inauguration ceremony of the cultural center located at the then called Naligayan Plaza.

     Painted white, the P55 million landmark project will serve as a venue for major cultural activities of the province such as the annual Naliyagan Festival and Pasko sa Kapitolyo celebration. 

    During weekends, the center can serve as venue for families and groups to stroll and have their bonding moments.

     The cultural center’s construction began on July 2, 2012 and was completed on February 23, 2013. (PPIO-AgSur)

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Wearing their smiles, women from different associations of San Francisco, Agusan del Sur affectionately welcome Congresswoman Evelyn “Bebs” Mellana (District 2) at the International Women’s Month Celebration held at the FYTC gym. (Photo by Rey Ponce/PPIO-AgSur)

AGUSAN DEL SUR – Representative Evelyn “Bebs” Mellana of the province’s 2nd Congressional District  challenged women to stand up for their rights and be cognizant of their very important role in community building.

    The lady solon made the call during the municipal celebration of the International Women’s Month held recently at the San Francisco gymnasium.

    Wearing purple shirts signifying their campaign against abuses, discrimination, harassments and trafficking, more than 2,000 women paraded around town and gathered in a forum to increase awareness on women’s rights.

    With the theme “Kababaihan: Gabay sa Pagtahak sa Tuwid na Daan,” this year’s celebration featured different activities by the various women groups coming from the 27 barangays of the municipality.

     In her message, Congresswoman Mellana told the women not to allow their husbands or partners to inflict any form of physical and verbal harm on them because they think they are superior over the women. She added that both are equal partners and love and respect should prevail to have a happy and prosperous family.

    “In these modern and civilized times, gender equality should pervade in our society. There is no more room for discrimination against our gender and we should fight for our rights. In fact, women even have outdone our male counterparts in some fields these days,” the congresswoman proudly pointed out.

     On her part, Mayor Jenny De Asis recognized the very important role of the women in nation building. “We, the women are strong partners in development and in fact, we have been good planners and implementers of different pro-people programs in our community,” she declared.
      The celebration was organized by the Women Association of San Francisco Agusan del Sur, Inc. in collaboration with the lady associations of the Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, National Food Authority, Department of Education, Philippine National Police and Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative,  Southern Colleges of Technology, St. Francis Xavier Colleges, Systems Technology Institute, San Francisco Colleges, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Barangay Health Workers and supported by Governor Eddiebong Plaza. (PPIO-AgSur)
----Melody E. de Vera
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