DOLE-10 capacitates 30 Camiguin livelihood beneficiaries on biz mgmt
DOLE-10 Cam PFO Chief Arlyn Z. Bael said the beneficiaries were mostly members of Looc Balluster and Hollow Block Makers Association and also some representatives from other organizations in the informal sector.
Bael said the seminar equipped the livelihood beneficiaries on the techniques to effectively and efficiently manage the organization and handle financials like the fundamentals of marketing and bookkeeping. Other topics highlighted on organizational management and basic accounting.
“It is very important that your association has the basic skills on managing financial transactions as basis in calculating earnings on the products/services you sell. Also, this training will give you the competence to manage and handle your financial recordings of your income and expenses daily,” Bael said.
She also reminded the beneficiaries to have a separate bank account solely for DOLE fund/grant for easier validation by Commission on Audit (COA).
Association President Alita P. Apugan said, “Grabe kaayo kalisod among kahimtang uban sa akong mga miyembro adtong pandemya kay tungod sa mga protocols na dili pwede mugawas ug gamay ra kaayo ang oras na gihatag para mag trabaho, maong na alanganin mi sa among panginabuhian. Dako among pasalamat sa DOLE kay nahatagan kami ug higayon nga matudloan sa mga istratehiya sa pagpamaligya aron maka-recover mi sa among project.”
(It was a very difficult time for us, the members, during the pandemic due to strict health and safety protocols. Only one household member was allowed to go outside the house. We only had a short time to make a living. We are very thankful to DOLE giving this opportunity to be trained. They also taught us strategies to market our products for us to financially recover from our project/business)
Camiguin PFO initiated the training to enable the participants to review the roles, duties and responsibilities of the Project Management Team, to identify the marketing strategies of their products (goods/services), and to clearly record the financial transaction of the organization.
DILP contributes to poverty reduction and reduce the vulnerability to risks of the working poor, vulnerable and marginalized workers either through emergency employment, and promotion of entrepreneurship and community enterprises. (DOLE-10/PIA-10/Camiguin)
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-10 Camiguin Provincial Field Office (Cam PFO) conducts the entrepreneurial management capacity building cum consultation on DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) to 30 livelihood beneficiaries, April 6 at Villa Paraiso Resort and Apartelle, Mambajaom Camiguin. (DOLE-10)
Camiguin heightens sea travel protocols for ‘Panaad’ 2022
Port authorities in Camiguin will be implementing heightened sea travel protocols in anticipation of a surge in passengers and vehicles making their way into the island for the observance of ‘Panaad 2022’ during the Holy Week season.
“For the Panaad, daghan gyud ang gi-expect ana kay mao man gyud na ang ilang (tourists) pilgrimage gyud every year (We are expecting a lot of tourists for Panaad as it is their annual pilgrimage),” Camiguin Terminal Manager Priscilla B. Curilan said. She also said traffic is mostly expected as tourists and vehicles return to the mainland after Holy Week.
As preparation, Curilan said they have already designated a queueing area for vehicles to reduce port congestion. A separate ticketing booth for vehicles and rolling cargo has also been established to ensure smooth flow of traffic.
Security checks by sea marshalls and officials of the Coast Guard Station of Camiguin will also be conducted to ensure safe sea travel. Camiguin CGS LtCdr. Rochelle T. Clarin said they will also check the ship’s permits, conduct random paneling inspection for explosives at the port, and conduct coastal and seaborn security patrol operations.
Clarin also said the coast guard will conduct the inspection of travel permits and vehicle capacity to prevent related risks and accidents. “Naa man ta’y gitan-aw nga Plimsoll mark didto sa naa'y water line, mao na atong gibasehan [sa vessel capacity]. Kung nag-over na ang tubig didto sa Plimsoll mark ug sa water line, dili na nato pwede [ipalarga],” Clarin said.
(We look at the Plimsoll mark at the water line to assess the vessel’s capacity. If the water goes beyond the Plimsoll mark and the water line, we do not permit the vessel to travel)
Tourists entering the island are encouraged to abide by health protocols and secure the necessary requirements for entry into Camiguin, including proof of vaccination and the Clean Camigiun QR code. Curilan added that tourists must register for a Traze account as required by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) before their scheduled trip to the island. (GDA/PIA-10/Camiguin)
Camiguin enhances traffic, crowd management for ‘Panaad’ 2022
The Provincial Government of Camiguin has established enhanced protocols for crowd control and management of vehicular traffic in preparation for the influx of tourists during the Holy Week season.
Provincial Planning Officer Leonides G. Oclarit said heavy vehicular traffic in Benoni Port is commonly observed during the month of April, as people visit the island to observe the annual Holy Week tradition ‘Panaad.’
To reduce congestion and ensure the smooth flow of traffic, Oclarit said Benoni Port will follow a ‘first come, first served’ queueing system. Accredited processors of the Benoni Barangay Council will be present on-site to facilitate the queueing system, as well as provide assistance to tourists and visitors.
Crowd control and traffic management measures will also be implemented in the observance of the Stations of the Cross at the Walkway to the Old Volcano. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer Jejomar Bollozos said designated drop-off and parking areas for both public and private vehicles have already been identified by the PDRRMC.
Emergency response vehicles and tourist assistance booths of the PDRRMC, Camiguin Provincial Health Office (PHO), and the Camiguin Tourism Office will be stationed at the entrance of the walkway. Thus, parking and drop-off at the walkway’s entrance is prohibited, Bollozos said.
He also said PDRRMC personnel will conduct a safety inspection at the entrance to ensure a peaceful observance. Flammable materials such as lighters and matches, as well as sharp objects such as knives, scissors, or forks are strictly prohibited and will be confiscated. Persons carrying these items will be denied entry into the walkway, Bollozos said.
Tourists are required to maintain minimum public health standards and comply with the province’s contact tracing protocol in all island destinations, including the walkway. “Dili sa nato kalimtan ang atong minimum heatlh protocols kay naa pa ta sa pandemic. Although Alert Level 1 na ta, naa pa gyud gihapon COVID,” Oclarit said.(Let us not forget to observe our minimum health protocols because we are still in the middle of a pandemic. Although we are under Alert Level 1, COVID is still present.)
As of April 2022, tourists only need to secure travel documents such as an accomplished Health Declaration Form (HDF), Clean Camiguin QR code, proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and hotel booking confirmation to enter the island. First-time travelers to Camiguin can register for an account and accomplish their HDF at www.cleancamiguinqr.com. (GDA/PIA-10/Camiguin)
Camiguin pours more infra projects to boost tourism industry
Camiguin--- Hoping to boost local tourism and generate more jobs for its locals, the Local Government of Mambajao is working towards more infrastructure projects in its tourist attractions and local facilities.
Mambajao Municipal Mayor Yñigo Jesus Romualdo, said despite the two-year suspension of Camiguin’s tourism industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, essential work in construction continued, which allowed them to renovate and modernize their renowned tourist destinations. Meanwhile, LGU-operated tourist destinations such as the White Island and Katibawasan Falls have already been reopened to the public.
Romualdo also said more stores have reopened, such as tourism-related shops. "So it shows that we are slowly returning to our new normal, and hopefully we can get back to our past tourism boom in Camiguin, other tourist attractions, including the Ardent Hot Spring remain closed for further renovation work," Romualdo said.
The LGU Camiguin has also been working on the renovation of the Sports Complex and the construction of its new gym facility, with an estimated maximum capacity of 7,000 persons. Romualdo says this new facility will effectively allow the municipality to hold various events and invite more people to participate.
He added that this would mean more tourists and more job opportunities. Romualdo also extended his gratitude to Gov. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo and Rep. Xavier Jesus Romualdo for their efforts to bring in more infrastructure projects to the island. "It’s a very big help for us here in our town, that more infrastructure adds more jobs and better quality of life for all the people," Romualdo added.
Source: PIA-10/Camiguin
Camiguin pours more infra projects to boost tourism industry
Camiguin--- Hoping to boost local tourism and generate more jobs for its locals, the Local Government of Mambajao is working towards more infrastructure projects in its tourist attractions and local facilities.
Mambajao Municipal Mayor Yñigo Jesus Romualdo, said despite the two-year suspension of Camiguin’s tourism industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, essential work in construction continued, which allowed them to renovate and modernize their renowned tourist destinations. Meanwhile, LGU-operated tourist destinations such as the White Island and Katibawasan Falls have already been reopened to the public.
Romualdo also said more stores have reopened, such as tourism-related shops. "So it shows that we are slowly returning to our new normal, and hopefully we can get back to our past tourism boom in Camiguin, other tourist attractions, including the Ardent Hot Spring remain closed for further renovation work," Romualdo said.
The LGU Camiguin has also been working on the renovation of the Sports Complex and the construction of its new gym facility, with an estimated maximum capacity of 7,000 persons. Romualdo says this new facility will effectively allow the municipality to hold various events and invite more people to participate.
He added that this would mean more tourists and more job opportunities. Romualdo also extended his gratitude to Gov. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo and Rep. Xavier Jesus Romualdo for their efforts to bring in more infrastructure projects to the island. "It’s a very big help for us here in our town, that more infrastructure adds more jobs and better quality of life for all the people," Romualdo added.
Source: PIA-10/Camiguin
BFP Mambajao recognizes role of women in ensuring fire-safe homes
by Gabriel D. Andres
MAMBAJAO, Camiguin (PIA)--Women, particularly those staying at home, play a significant role in keeping our community safe from fire-related incidents, an official from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) here said.
“Ang babae dako gyud kaayo siya’g tabang nga ma-prevent nato ang sunog sa atong tagsa-tagsa ka mga panimalay (Women are a really big help in efforts to prevent fires in each of our houses),” Provincial Acting Director of BFP Mambajao SInsp Policarpo Bacolcol Jr. said during ‘Alerto!’ radio program, March 29. He said because women are often at home, they are able to monitor what happens inside and are able to prevent any incidents.
BFP receives reports of kitchen or cooking-related fires more often than any other kind of fire incidents in the area. To avoid these, Bacolcol said women need to be attentive and mindful while cooking. Clean and organized kitchens also prevent the risk of burnt food, broken pipes, and gas leaks which are the primary reasons for these fires.
For her part, Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI)-Provincial Federation President Marichu Gulle said she has taken measures to ensure that their household is prepared for fire incidents. According to her, she always reminds her children to avoid distractions while cooking, and explains to them the dangers of fires.
In addition, Gulle said she has also prepared a ‘Go Bag’ for her family which she keeps nearby in case of fire or other emergency. She said this Go Bag contains important documents, a first aid kit, personal care items, and other necessities.
During this year’s observance of the National Fire Prevention Month, Bacolcol Jr. commended the participation of women firefighters in the Fire Olympics, a showcase of BFP personnel’s firefighting skills and knowledge. Furthermore, he also enjoined public support for the programs of the BFP such as the Oplan Ligtas Pamayanan and fire safety inspection of establishments ensuring fire-safe homes and communities. (GDA/PIA-10/Camiguin)
Mambajao Deputy Provincial Fire Director SInsp Policarpio Bacolcol Jr. and Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) Provincial President Hon. Marichu Gulle discuss fire safety measures at home during 'Alerto!' radio program, March 29. (FMR)
Mambajao RHU promotes free quality healthcare
MAMBAJAO, Camiguin (PIA)--Access to free quality healthcare services will be made possible for even more residents of Camiguin, as the Mambajao Rural Health Unit (RHU) resumes its operations in full swing.
In past years, several programs and services offered by the Mambajao RHU have been put on hold as local resources were directed towards the local government’s COVID-19 response and mitigation efforts. However, as COVID-19 cases in the municipality have decreased over time, these programs have been slowly reintroduced to local communities here, Mambajao Municipal Health Officer Dr. Lyndon Aclan said during ‘Deeds Not Words’ radio program, March 29.
To combat the rising number of teenage pregnancies during the pandemic, Aclan said the Mambajao RHU is conducting an information education campaign on the subject through its Adolescent and Youth Health Program. Aclan said the program also provides guidance for teens in every barangay on matters concerning physical, mental, and emotional development.
In cooperation with LGU Mambajao’s efforts to maintain a drug-free status, Aclan said the RHU is also constantly conducting drug tests and monitoring of persons through its Community-based Rehabilitation Program to gauge the usage of drugs in the municipality. “Dili gyud na ma-zero [ang cases] kung dili nato hatagan ug pagtagad,” Aclan said.
(Cases will never be zeroed out if we will never put our attention to these drug users)
Mambajao RHU also now offers several maternal and newborn healthcare services. Aclan said through the Safe Motherhood Program and the Libreng Paanak Program, mothers are ensured accessible healthcare before, during, and after childbirth. The RHU also offers newborn screening services within 24 to 72 hours after childbirth, which Aclan said is important in diagnosing and addressing metabolic disorders in newborns that may impede their development.
Aclan cited more programs offered by the Mambajao RHU that provide medical assistance for tuberculosis, communicable diseases, and services such as free circumcision through ‘Operation Tuli’ and mobile dental services.
Aclan also mentioned that vaccinations for polio, measles, diphtheria, tuberculosis, and pneumonia are also conducted through Mambajao RHU’s Expanded Immunization Program for children aged 0 to 5 years. Aclan said these are highly important in securing the safety of our children from different diseases, much like how the COVID-19 pediatric vaccination is achieving the same.
Interested persons who wish to avail of these services only need to inquire at their nearest Barangay Health Center. Aclan encouraged Camiguinons to avail of these programs, saying that these are provided to the people by the LGU without cost. (GDA/PIA-10/Camiguin)
Camiguin requires HDFs, yellow card from tourists, locals
Camiguin boosts vax campaign amid Alert Level 2
CAMIGUIN (PIA)--In light of the new Alert Level 2 status in Camiguin, health authorities here urge locals to get their COVID-19 vaccine and to continue observing public health standards.
“Dili ta magsalig nga nius-os atong kaso [sa COVID-19]. Magpabakuna gyud gihapon ta, dili ta maghulat nga muabot ang lain variant nga delikado,” Mambajao Municipal Health Officer Dr. Lyndon Aclan said during ‘Alerto!’ radio program, February 15.
(Let us not be too lax that our [COVID-19] cases have lowered. We should still get vaccinated, instead of just waiting for another fatal variant to spread.)
Aclan said there is still a considerable number of people in Camiguin who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19, including senior citizens, because they have been misinformed about vaccination and its effects. He advised them to only listen to experts and urged them reconsider their stand on vaccination.
In an effort to increase COVID-19 vaccination numbers, the Provincial Government of Camiguin has also scheduled their pilot vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 at the Camiguin General Hospital, February 16. Primary recipients during the said date are the children and dependents of hospital staff, and confined patients with comorbidities.
Aclan also said a separate launch for community-level vaccination of kids in the said group will be conducted at the Mambajao Municipal Health Office, February 22.
Children must be accompanied by their parents to the vaccination site, where they will be required to present valid identification and a medical clearance from their pediatricians to ensure the child’s eligibility and safety.
In the interest of enhancing public health and safety during this pandemic, Aclan said the Municipal Health Office also provides vaccines for human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer, and the common flu to the public for free. (GDA/PIA-10/Camiguin)
DOLE-10 serves 702 TUPAD beneficiaries in CDO
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)--The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-10 Cagayan de Oro City Field Office (CDO FO) conducted a series of orientations under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced workers (TUPAD) to 702 workers in the informal sector on 11 November 2021 in Upper Balulang, Barangays Consolacion, and Gusa, here.
DOLE-10 CDO FO Chief Emmanuel G. Toledo said the said orientations were purposely conducted to inform the beneficiaries on their roles and responsibilities in the project implementation including the necessary administrative requirements in the release of their salaries.
Recent advisories on TUPAD implementation were discussed to protect the interest of the beneficiaries from unscrupulous individuals who want to take advantage of the opportunity.
Toledo said the beneficiaries will start their 10-day work period, November 12-21 2021, with a total amount of wages of P2,850,000.
The beneficiaries were composed of 20 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workers who were once working in different salons in the city; 18 parents of child laborers whose incomes were not regular;
Fire victims (40) of Barangay Macabalan whose abodes and all belongings were lost in the fire; and 594 displaced workers in various barangays in the city.
TUPAD Progam is a temporary emergency employment offered by DOLE under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP) to engage in an average of 10-90 days’ work compensated based on the prevailing minimum wage in the region. (DOLE-10/PIA-10)
DOLE-10 CDO FO team orients 702 disadvantaged/ displaced workers as beneficiaries under the TUPAD program, November 12 at Gusa Covered Court, Barangay Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City. (DOLE-10)
Camiguin eases COVID-19 protocols
CAMIGUIN (PIA)—Considering the current Alert Level 2 status of the province, the Provincial Government of Camiguin simplified the existing coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 protocols for locals and tourists to further aid in the economic recovery of the region.
“Pursuant to the memorandum from the Executive Secretary dated November 15, 2021 on the protocols of the use of face shields, the use of face shields outside of one’s residence in the Province of Camiguin, which is presently under Alert Level 2 shall be voluntary,” Gov. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo said during the Serbisyong PPR radio program, November 19.
Accordingly, the apprehension and imposition of penalties of persons not using face shields while outside the residence shall be suspended. Such suspension shall remain while the province is under Alert Levels 1, 2 or 3.
Regardless of the alert level of the province, the use of face shields shall remain mandatory for all persons in medical facilities, such as Camiguin General Hospital, Catarman District Hospital and rural health units.
Such is also mandatory in quarantine facilities including the barangay isolation units, municipal isolation units, and temporary treatment and monitoring facilities (TTMFs) for healthcare workers and healthcare facilities and settings to use face shields.
The use of face shields inside public utility vehicles (PUVs) such as multicabs, public utility jeepneys (PUJs), vans, motorelas, shall also be voluntary and will no longer be required.
For education, Romualdo said the limited face-to-face classes as per Commission on Higher Education (CHED), will be allowed to fully vaccinated teachers or faculty and students.
Not fully vaccinated students of Camiguin, who are currently staying outside the province, shall not be allowed to enter the island as they could not also attend the limited face-to-face classes.
“Ayha ra nato sila ipasulod kung ready na sad ang CPSC (We will only allow them to enter the island if CPSC [Camiguin Polytechnic State College] is ready as well),” Romualdo added.
As for the mode of transportation going to and fro the province, Romualdo said Camiguin-Bohol trips will resume until necessary fixing and requirements will be complied.
“First week sa December, magsugod na pud ang byahe sa Bohol, Bohol-Balbagon, Jagna-Balbagon. Gikondisyon gyud na nga barko, mahuman na kuno na siya karong katapusan,” Romualdo said.
(Bohol-Balbagon, Jagna-Balbagon trips will resume by the first week of December. The boat is being fixed and it is expected to be completed by the end of November)
Sunlight Express Airways also sent a communication to the provincial government stating their intention to operate in Camiguin by February 2022. The airlines will include direct flights from Manila.
Along with easing the COVID-19 protocols, Romualdo urged the locals to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to help the government achieve the target herd immunity.
As of November 19, 41,162 have been vaccinated with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines in the province, 28,436 for the second dose, and 3,983 children aged 12-17 got their first dose. (RTP/PIA-10/Camiguin)
Camiguin towns seek support services for DTP
Sagay Mayor Joseph Uayan signs a commitment as a symbol of agreement between the municipal and provincial officials to implement the interventions necessary to achieve a smooth and meaningful transition towards full devolution of certain functions and services, October 29. (DILG Camiguin)
SERVICE CONTRACTING, LIBRENG SAKAY, INILUNSAD NG DOTR, LTFRB SA CAMIGUIN
Source: DOTr
DOTr SEC: CAMIGUIN READY TO REOPEN ECONOMY, TOURISM WITH IMPROVED, UPGRADED CAMIGUIN AIRPORT
Romualdo: Unvaccinated account most COVID deaths in Camiguin
From the 36 deaths due to coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 in the province as of August 13, Gov. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo said most of the fatalities are unvaccinated of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Currently, there are 12,637 who were inoculated with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines while 9,064 have received the second dose. For senior citizens, 3,059 have taken the first dose and 2,579 got the second dose.
"Dapat kita sa Camiguin paspas gyud ta aron makabalik gyud ta (sa ekonomikanhon kalihukan). Kung ikaw wala kay pakialam, maluoy ka sa atong healthcare frontliners.
(People in Camiguin must be swift in availing the COVID-19 vaccines so we can go back to moving our economy. If you do not care, have pity on our healthcare frontliners. Let us get vaccinated and let us stay at home)
Further encouraging locals to get vaccinated, Romualdo said the Department of Health (DOH) reported that out of 11.7 million who were vaccinated, only 735 deaths were recorded and mostly are due to severe illnesses or comorbidities.
As for government interventions to contain the spread of COVID-19, the province's reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) laboratory is nearing its completion as all equipment necessary for testing are already in place in the facility.
"Naa na ta'y PCR testing lab. Salamat nga gitutukan gyud ta. Pero bisan pa lage ug naa na tanan, dili gyud ka kampante kung dili gyud ka ma-vaccine," Romualdo added.
(We already have a PCR testing lab. We are very thankful that we are of primary concern. However, even if we have everything that is needed for testing, you should not remain complacent until you are vaccinated)
2 gov't offices in Camiguin get safety seal certification
The Safety Seal Inspection and Certification Team of Catarman, headed by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Catarman Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) Emily C. Popera, is composed of representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
The Safety Seal Certification Program is in accordance with Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution No. 87 s. 2020, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Department of Health (DOH)-DILG-Department of Tourism (DOT)-Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 21-01 s. 2021, and DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2021-053 s. 2021, which aims to promote the increase in compliance of private and public establishments to the minimum public health protocols.
To receive the Safety Seal, private and public establishments must pass eligibility requirements patterned on the minimum public health standard currently being implemented by the IATF and the national government.
The Safety Seal may be obtained at no cost to the establishment and shall be valid for six months from the date of issuance, except for those issued to tourism enterprises, which shall be valid for one year. The Safety Seal shall also be renewable subject to continued compliance with the eligibility requirements set by the JMC. (DILG-10/PIA-10/Camiguin)
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Camiguin Provincial Office awards the Safety Seal Certification to Catarman Municipal Hall, and Municipal Fire Station, July 5. (DILG Camiguin)
LGU Camiguin holds brgy vaccinations, imposes lockdowns
DOLE-Camiguin awards first safety seal certificates to power utilities
MAMBAJAO, Camiguin (PIA)--Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-10 Camiguin Provincial Field Office (Cam PFO) Chief Emmanuel G. Toledo awarded the first issued Safety Seal Certificates in the province to King Energy Generation Inc. and Camiguin Electric Cooperative (CAMELCO), July 15 in their respective offices, here.
Toledo said the Safety Seal Certification Program assures the consumers and the public of the establishments’ compliance with the minimum public health standards required by the government in view of the pandemic. It also encourages the adoption of the StaySafe.ph digital contact tracing application to strengthen the contact tracing initiative of the government aimed to effectively contain the spread of COVID-19 virus.
Moreover, the program is jointly implemented also by the Department of Health (DOH), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Tourism (DOT), and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as the country safely reopens the economy.
Under the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 21-01, Series of 2021, DOLE issues the Safety Seal Certificate for the manufacturing, construction sites, utilities (electric, water, gas, air conditioning supply, sewerage, waste management) information and communication companies (private publication, news, movie production, TV and radio companies), and warehouses.
Toledo encouraged the establishments to voluntarily apply for the Safety Seal Certification Program to ensure the general safety of its customers. Safety Seal Certification is obtained at no cost by the compliant establishment. (DOLE-10/PIA-10)
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-10 Camiguin Provincial Field Office awards the first issued Safety Seal Certificates in the province to King Energy Generation Inc. and Camiguin Electric Cooperative (CAMELCO), July 15. (DOLE-10)
Sagay town combats COVID-19 via personalized approach
DOLE-10 rolls out Camiguin Mission RACE Project
The activity aims to equip and capacitate the HEROs in the implementation of the Mission RACE in their respective areas of jurisdiction; familiarize them with the survey instruments/tools on skill and establishment profiling; provide tips and strategies in the conduct of profiling of target population; and set profiling targets per individual Barangay HERO.
The HEROs are DOLE-10 newly hired personnel under the department’s Government Internship Program (GIP). They will be distributed and assigned in the said municipal and barangay offices starting June 16 to December 31, 2021. The punong barangays and BPES desk officers will be coordinating with them, especially in terms of technical assistance.
“You are so fortunate to be HEROs on board in this project, as there are numerous jobless people mainly due to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. We expect all of you to give 101% of your focus and attention to this project,” DOLE-Cam PFO Chief Emmanuel G. Toledo said.
Similar to the department’s National Skills Registry Program, the HEROs will survey down to the grassroots level the active manpower supply containing the profiles of all persons in the locality. It will also show information on the qualifications and skills of the constituents.
Mission RACE project’s output is the genuine labor market situation and sustainable livelihood opportunities of the entire province. This is very much beneficial to the locality’s chief executives, as well as national government program handlers to install appropriate employment/livelihood facilitation programs, Toledo said.
He added that part of the orientation is the proper observance of the LGU’s safety and health protocols in the prevention of the spread of COVID-19.
The Mission RACE is implemented nationwide as a multilateral flagship program and consortium effort among the following partner agencies: DOLE’s Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) and Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns (BWSC);
GIP provides opportunities and engages young workers to serve the general public in government agencies/entities projects and programs at the national and local level.
DOLE-10 Camiguin PFO Chief Emmanuel G. Toledo orients the hired GIPs about the Mission RACE Program at Mambajao Session Hall, Mambajao, Camiguin (Cam PFO)