FULL Circle -- an IDO's personal sentiment.

My first and last CAOCAMPIO meetings both in Mandaue City 

The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) has the strongest network from among the offices under Philippine Communications Operations Office (PCOO).  

Aside from having provincial offices, government communication reached grassroots level with the presence of the Municipal, City and Provincial Public Information Officers (PIOs).

 Here in Cebu, we have CAOCAMPIO, the Cebu Association of City and Municipal Public Information Officers. In Bohol is the Association of Development Information Officers (AUDIO) with its Information Development Officer (IDO) Elvie Bongosia (Dolor Elvira); its Association of Negros Oriental Public Information Officers (ANOPIO) with IDO Leandria Pagunsan (the real Dolor) in Neg Or and Siquijor Association of Information Dessiminators ( SAID) headed by (the forever young Dolor) Rizalie Calibo in Siquijor Province. 

During the 2017 RADIO Convention touring EDC facilties in Neg Or 

CAOCAMPIO, AUDIO, ANOPIO and SAID are all under RADIO, the Regional Association of Developmental Information Officers (RADIO7). 

These are our PIOs who are delivering to you updates and developments from the Office of the President and National level offices. 

These are the people who laymanized the processes of services for the mass to avail. 

2018  Christmas gathering at AZIA Suites 

The same people who strived hard to survive despite non acknowledgement of the position, or of the PIO as an office, by some local government officials and employees. 

Yep, those peeps who are met with raised eyebrows (by accountants and budget officers and some Mayors) for every meeting on information matters like, "why do u have to go when emcee raman ka, tig take down raman kag minutes? Unsa gud ng information²? ", thats them!

2013 Christmas Party at Hotel Asia

With lesser or no support, these PIOs in CAOCAMPIO rely on each other, for strategies to make things work. 

They inspire each other to be up for many hours, 24/7 (specially during weather disturbances) just to share traffic situation, vehicular accidents, local weather, travel advisories..they post photos of stranded passengers, fallen trees, unpassable roads, casualties, injuries...sleepless and drained yet making the group chat on fire. 

These PIOs grab every opportunity to improve. 

PIA gives trainings from within and other sources, from news, press release and feature writing, broadcast reporting to basic photography, media relations even public speaking and customer relations. 

2014 Christmas gathering at Express Inn 

You see them careful with their words, avoiding bias, and best, they police each other. 

In CAOCAMPIO, its more than just information sharing. 

There is mentoring by whoever is experienced in topics on disaster preparedness, budget preparation, writing of a proposal, even sharing of problems personal and private, with a co employee or how to go about reporting (and accompanying) police operations. 

Communication Workshop in Oslob town

In the first photo was my first CAOCAMPIO meeting in 2013 with different faces now in 2018. 

The PIO position is not permanent. 

For most it is merely a designation, an additional responsibility except for Local Governments who can afford to make position permanent. 

Perhaps the position becomes permanent to those officials and leaders who affirmed to the cruciality of the role of the PIO. 

PIOs sell the LGU, links it to media and the world.

More importantly, PIOs make GOVERNMENTS' presence felt by the common "tao". 

Comm Skills Training at St. Marks Hotel 

TRANSPARENCY, MARKETING, EMPOWERMENT ---these are our Public INSPIRAION Officers. 

The CAOCAMPIO Presidents I served Left-Right-Down: Michelle Mondigo (2018-present) Titing Pintado (2017) and Carlo Dugaduga (2014-2016)

Thank you CAOCAMPIO peeps. From 2013 to 2018 --and in Mandaue City, it is indeed a lovely, memorable, inspiring FULL CIRCLE. 

See you online!

Now turning over the Reyna Crown to my buddy Mam Juju Empuerto with my only Government Information Center Coordinator Mam Rachelle Nessia.

*note: this is a personal sentiment again :) //  by Ferliza Calizar-Contratista

DOE sa mga oil retialers- Sunod lang, ayawg supak

Mipahimangno ang nangulo sa Department of Energy (DOE) nga gikinahanglan nga musunod ang mga petroleum retail outlets sa ikaduhang hugna sa sakka sa fuel excise tax aron dili sila mapasirad-an.

Matod sa tigpamaba sa DOE Felix William Fuenteballa nga giklaro ni ni Secretary Alfonso Cusi ug ingon man ang tibuok departamento, ang kampanya kabahin sa pagsaka sa fuel excise tax.

“The Secretary has been very clear - cooperate, don’t violate. We have been actively explaining and clarifying the implementation process for this second tranche. Dahil klaro ang lahat, mas mainam na tayo’y sumunod kaysa naman kapapasok pa lang ng bagong taon, isasara tayo,” matod ni Fuentebella.

Sa pagkakaron gipanghingusgan usab sa maong buhatan ang pagmonitor sa mga oil stocks sa nagsingabot sa pagsaka.

Gitan-awn nga aduna unyay mga oil retail outlets nga illegal nga magtapig sa mga stocks aron makapahimulos sa pagsaka sa presyo unya.

Mipagawas og direktiba ang DOE niadtong Septembre sa miaging tuig nga nagmando sa tanang mga kompanya sa lana sa pagsumiter matag depot ug matag produkto og inventory report  hangtud sa pagtak-op sa tuig Disyembre 2018.

Gawas niana gipasumiter usab sila sa beginning inventory sa Enero 1, 2019 hangtud sa paghurot niini.

Gibuhat ang maong mga lakang aron mapasiguro nga padayon nga gipatong ang excise tax sa 2018 nga inventories samtang ang ikaduhang hugna mapatong na sa mga imported ug local nga mga stocks nga bag-o sa 2019.

Ang pag usbaw sa excise tax sa mga produkto sa lana anaa sa Tax Reform for Inclusion and Acceleration (TRAIN) Law nga iimplementar sa tulo ka hugna sugod miaging tuig. (fcc/PIA7-Cebu)

Three bancas caught in San Rem for sailing despite suspension order

Three motor bancas were issued warnings  today in San Remigio town for sailing despite a suspension order  as storm signal number is hoisted in the northern town of Cebu due to typhoon Usman. 

Niño Wilo Ybañez, San Remigio Public Information Officer said based on the reports of Philippine Coast Guard Station  head in the town PO1 Ronaldo Macapanas that the three motorized bancas were issued first warnings today.

According to the report the two bancas were on their way to sail to the island of Bantayan, while the other one succeeded in crossing the waters from Santa Fe.

Santa Fe PIO Previtha Lynn Landao likewise said they are also monitoring from their end a banca which left the port this afternoon with five passengers.

Northern Cebu was placed under signal number 1 today as typhoon Usman is expected to affect eastern Visayas in the next days. 

Stranded passengers at Hagnaya Port. Photo by San Remigio PIO

All vessels  in the ports of Danao City, Bogo City, and San Remigio town as well as in Santa Fe and Camotes Island were  not allowed to sail.

Furthermore, more than 126passengers were recorded stranded at the Hagnaya Port in San Remigio. 

Stranded passengers at Santa Fe  Port. Photo by Lyn Landao 

Bogo City PIO Jeany Yve Ynot also reported there are 63 stranded at Polambato Port, the gateway to Cataingan Masbate and Villaba, Leyte.

In Danao City, there was no record of stranded passengers on the way to Camotes Island. (fcc/PIA7-Cebu)

SJA Batch 90 & 94 bring smiles to Paknaan Lot 6.5 residents

SJA Batch 90 and 94 with the 6.5 residents and parishioners of Santo Nino 

Mike Alvan Pacalda, 6 of the 6.5 Relocation Site, barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City wants to be a policeman. He seemed to be inspired by what he sees on television but he bluntly said, there are a lot of “tokhangonon” in the area where he lived.

6 year old Mike Alvin Pacalda wants to be a cop. Interviewed by Jane Nelia 

          “Tokhang” or Oplan Toktok Hangyo is the Philippine National Police’s strategy in convincing suspected drug personality to return to the folds of the law.

 “Daghan badlongon sa amoa, ganahan nako sila dakpon (there are plenty of troublemakers in our place, I want to arrest them),” were the words of Dodong Mike.

Awaiting the fun..and the treats. 

            Mike and his sister Julie Mae, 8 are both taken cared by their grandmother Leticia Dela Peña. Their parents were separated and the mother had to work in Manila to support them.

           Lola Leonida Prendol, 84 also from the same address on the other hand, also

84 year old Leonida Prendol had consultation. 

tagged along her two grandchildren that Saturday to Santo  Nino Parisg grounds.

“Ganahan ko malipay sila samtang nagpa check-up sab ko (I want them to  enjoy while I have myself checked),” according to Lola Leonida.

                She said she dearly love her grandchildren as these two were the only remembrance of her only son who died just this October.

              

  And then here is  this three year old girl Baby Scarlet, who was checked for asthma that day. She was observed to be smiling and pretty though, according to her grandmother, she has some defects being born out of parents who were minors themselves.

Baby Scarlet 

Scarlet’s mama and papa were yet 16 and 17, went on their separate ways, leaving Scarlet to the Lola.

                But Scarlet was among the almost 200 children from 6.5 relocation site who were given early Christmas treats that Saturday.

            

   These and many more were the stories learned by the Saint Joseph Academy Batches 90 and 94 as they conducted a “Give Back Mission” that day in Paknaan.

Pharmacy section with Warren Judilla 

             Mostly Mandauehanons, the batch choose the residents that need the helped most, identified by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Charles Louise Jayme, who is also a member of the batch.

               Fr. Charles in his homily during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist before the start of the event said the recipients should be delighted that the batch chose them to

Fr. Charles Louise Jayme 

avail of the treats and services, an early Christmas blessing. 

              "Ang katuyuan sa kalihokan nga gipahigayon ron sa Batch 90 ug 94 sa SJA, mahatagan ta og kahupayan sa gipamati sa panglawas.  Nagpahigayon ta sa misa aron mahimong kompleto ang atong buhaton, aron mahatagan pod og kahupayan ang espirituhanong bahin (The objective of the batch is to give relief to the ills of the body.  We are celebrating the Mass to complete, to give relief to our spiritual needs)," Fr. Charles said. 

              




  More than 60 residents availed of the check up with free medicines and 56 availed of the free dental services.

More than 50 tooth extractions after and still smiling--Dr. Lorraine Manatad, SJA Batch 9094, 

                The batch also sought the assistance of Mandaue City Social Welfare Services (SWS) which lent utensils and gave food ingredients for the feeding.

Mandaue City's Mobile Kitchen

            

          The batch gave out loot bags with candies and school supplies and some prizes and ice creams after the conduct of games.

Machos in Action -- Jose Noel Quimera and Hitliff Ruelo 

Tattoed with a heart --Hitliff Ruelo 

                Anna Rose Espiritu-Solis, elected batch president said, it wasn’t long time ago when she and her batch mates were children too and would greatly enjoy any activity such as this.

With his photographer's eye, Bryan Conejos 

Atty Mae Elaine Bathan a nd Faith Noval

                As students of SJA at that time, Solis said they haven’t got a chance to participate in feeding and medical missions.

“Now that we had grown and are already in our respective professions, we find it proper to partner with agencies and to giveback little that we have to fellow Mandauehanons that are until now on their way to make their lives better,” Solis said.

LR Amabelle Enriquez, Anna Rose Espirity, Nerizza Borbajo Riza Tolato, Jane Nelia and Jhoanne Remedio, Warren Judilla 

                











               The  batch is next year’s sponsor and initiator of the grand alumni homecoming of SJA in January.

The smiles and the giggles are all music to the ears. 

                

              Josephians grow up with a sole mission and vision to be in solidarity with the poor. At the end of the day, the recipients and the batch mates were all smiles, experiencing the fulfillment of being of help the simplest ways.

                      Hail St. Joseph! --(fcc with reports from Jane Nelia, Photos by Bryan Conejos and Anna Marie Suico)

Pakighalok di makatakod og AIDS

Dili makatakod og HIV ang pagpakighalok

Mao kini ang usa sa giklaro sa opisyal sa Department ofHealth 7 (DOH) kabahin sa pagtakod sa human immune-deficiency virus (HIV) nga maoy nahimong hinungdan sa Acquired Imuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

Matod ni Francis Irving Baring, Nurse 3 sa DOH nga dili tinuod nga matakdan ang usa ka tawo kun makighalok sa pasyente sa AIDS o HIV.

“Kini tungod kay magkinahangkan ka og walo ka litro nga laway aron mutakboy ang maong sakit sa imong kaluwasan,” matod ni Baring.

Nag-una hinuon ang pagtakod sa HIV pinaagi  sa penetration, sa pagsulod sa kinatawo kun makighilawas ug ang pagsagol sa dugo sama sa pagpasa pasa og dagom alang sa mga tigamitan og ginadiling drugas.

Si Mr. Francis Irving Baring, Nurse 3 sa DOH7 naghisgot bahin sa estado sa HIV/AIDS sa Sugbo 

Karong tuiga mikabat na og 48,435 ang adunay AIDS sukad pa sa unang pagkamatikod niini niadtong 1984.

Dinhi sa Central Visayas, naabot na og 5,356 hangtod Oktubre rong tuiga. Labing daghan niining mga kaso nga natala anaa sa lalawigan sa Sugbo.

Nahibaw-an nga 91 porsyento o 4,913 sa mga kaso ang anaa sa dakbayan; 267 ang anaa sa lalawigan sa Bohol; 162 sa Negros Oriental ug 14 ang anaa sa Siquijor.

Kasagaran sa mga natakboyan mao tong tigamitan og ginadiling drogas og nagpasa pasa kini og dagom sa pagamit niini. 

Sukwahe sa ubang rehiyon nga ang nag-unang matang sa pagtakboy mao ang pakighilawas sa mga lalake sa isig ka lalake o male having sex with male (MSM).

Gipanghinaot sa DOH nga ang mga autoridad o ang kapolisan muhimo pa gayud og hingusgang aksyon sa pagsuta sa tinubdan sa maong mga drogas.

Ug gawas niana, giawhag sa DOH ang paglikay sa walay proteksyon nga pakighilawas sa isigka babaye o lalake o sa duha man ka mga sexes.

Matod niana, nagpabilin nga libre ang  mga condoms ug mga lubricants sa barangay health centers.

Samtang giawhag pod ang publiko sa dili pagduha duha sa pag suta o pag test sa HIV tungod kay libre lamang kini. (fcc/PIA7-Cebu)

MGA SSS pensioners nakadawat na sa 13th month pension

Gipahibaw sa state run Social Security System (SSS) nga nakadawat na ang kapin sa 2.4 million ka mga pensioners sa ilang 13th month pension pay sa wa pa miabot ang Disyembre.

Gipahibaw ni SSS President ug Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc nga nakapagawas na og balor P21.9 billion sa mga disbursing partner-banks niadto pang Nobyembre 15.

Kini aron maabot na sa kamot sa mga pensionado ang ilang pension sa Disyembre ug laing usa ka buwan nga 13th month pension.

Kapin sa P10 bilyones ang sa pension sa Disyembre og laing P10 bilyones ang subra nga buwan.

Matod ni Dooc nga giplantsa na sa Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) nga mauna ang paghatod sa mga cheke sa SSS sa buwan sa Disyembre.

Siya nagkanayon nga aduna gihapoy 15,000 ka mga pensioners sa mga lagyong lugar ang  gusto gihapon nga makadawat sa ilang pension pinaagi sa cheke nga ipadala sa mail.

Ang 13th month pension gihatag nga dugang benepisyo sukad niadtong 1988.

Musings on Women--a photo exhibit

Zonta Club of Cebu II says NO TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN!

A total of 25 entries for the Photo Competition have been chosen to be the finalist from more than a hundred photos submitted for the Musings On Women Photography Contest. Over a hundred artists from all over the country will also hold a selling exhibit featuring paintings that depict the roles of women in society today.

"Musings on Women," a project of Zonta Club of Cebu II, is intended to pay homage to women from all walks of life. The exhibit features works of Cebuano photographers and artists showcasing women in the various roles that they play in society.

 

Unveiling (L-R) Cebu City Councilor Margot Osmena, Arts Council of Cebu President Dr. Vivina Tiu, Mandaue City Councilor Cynthia Remedo, Zonta Area Director Stella Bernabe, Philippine Council of Women Chairwoman Dr. Rhodora Bucoy, Zonta Club of Cebu II President Marilou Canizares, Abay sa Kahayag Chairwoman Dr. Elsa Basubas and Ayala Center Cebu Marketing Officer Ms. Wilma Besin.

"From over a hundred entries, we have narrowed them to twenty five. It was a tough and difficult selection process by the Screening Committee. I am awed at how talented our photo enthusiasts are and we hope that through pictures, we can send a strong message on how essential the roles of women in society are and how equality among gender can enhance community building," says Archt. Filna Espina, Chairperson of the Musings on Women Photo Competition.

The 25 entries that will vie for the Top 3 spot and big cash prizes are: "Age & Contentment", "First Teacher," "Braving the odds", "Fighter," "It’s never about money, it’s all about passion”, "Pot of Gold", "Guitana, Student Athlete", "PAF 15 Strike Wing Belle", "Too High, Airforce Pilot on a mission," "Endure the Pain", "Rice Field, Tubohan Field," "Ang Tingsi ni Nanay among kalipay”, "Hiros", "Hablon Weaver," "Lanzones Vendor," "Fish Vendor," "Teacher," "Sports Team Work," "Sastre," and "Ivatan in Batanes."

Zontians (L-R): Elsa Basubas, Tetta Baad, Petite Garcia and Helen Yap

"Musings on Women" is one of the activities of Abay sa Kahayag's 18-Day of Activism against gender based violence. "Abay sa Kahayag" is a long term partnership with the City of Mandaue to advance the welfare of women and children against violence and abuse.

The painting exhibit is participated by premier artists from Aninaw Art Collective, Aroma Art Atilier, Bohol Artists Collective, Cebu Artists Inc, Mugna and Pintal.

The artworks on display will be for sale proceeds of which will be used to finance the various projects of Zonta II.

"I am calling on everyone to support our cause by buying a painting. We desperately need funding support to fulfill our mission," Zonta Club of Cebu II President Marilou Canizares.

"Musings on Women" will have an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. on November 24 at the Ayala Activity Center.

It will stay there until November 26, and will move to the 2nd Level of the mall's New Wing (near Apple Store) on November 27 to December 2.

Zonta Club of Cebu II says NO TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN!

People who view the exhibit shall be able to choose through ballots the best photo in the PEOPLE'S CHOICE, an adjunct category to the official judging criteria.

Winners of the photo contest shall be announced and awarded on Dec. 5 after the Symposium on "Redefining the Meaning of Gender" at Bai Hotel in Mandaue City.