IRRIGATION IN DAVAO DEL NORTE, STRENGTHENED
A better, sustainable harvest for our agiculture sector is needed to support much of the local food requirement of the country. This is true especially in major food baskets of the country such as in Mindanao. Certainly, a good Irrigation and drainage system constitute as one of the foremost requirement for a much better yield especially for the local rice production and even export-grade bananas, where water requirement is high.
In the province of Davao del Norte, 2nd District Representative Anton F. Lagdameo, Jr., as part of his Barangayanihan Program in support to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s Food Security Program, recently poured in 30 Million Pesos from his country-wide development fund purposely to stengthen various irrigation projects. This project is implemented thru the local Irrigation Administration Office located in Carmen town headed by Engr. Alejandro L. Alberca-Irrigation Superintendent II.
Specifically, the project is focused on rehabilitating irrigation systems under the Lasang-Kipaliku-Liboganon River Systems which traverses through most of the low-lying irrigable lands of the towns of Carmen, Sto.Tomas and Braulio E. Dujali and which also functions as the major rice producer of the province if not region wise.
The project along with the 2 mini-backhoes regularly being lent by the Office of Cong. Anton to the barangays especially in Carmen where flooding is a frequent problem because of its topographical location, helped a lot in minimizing inundations of rivers and canals as well as reducing malaria/dengue cases in the locality.
Dr. Dominic Basalo, the Municipal Health Officer of Carmen, acknowledged the help given by Cong. Lagdameo on matters of drainage and irrigation system since diseases such as schistosomiases and dengue or even malaria can well thrive on murky waters where drainage is low.
The problem on flooding however, is an age-old predicament affecting not just the Province of Davao del Norte but also even the most urbanized cities of Davao and Metro Manila. It is complex and requires all stakeholders and developers for a united action. Factors such as denudation of forest, erotion and irresponsible waste disposal do much in this scenario. It is worthwhile to note however, the efforts of good leaders, intuitive and undaunted as they are, for other leaders and civic groups to follow.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
DAVAO LEADER IN FULL THROTTLE OF SERVICES
CONG. LAGDAMEO, BARANGAYANIHAN PROGRAM IN FULL THROTTLE OF SERVICES!
Congressman Anton F. Lagdameo, Jr. of the 2nd District of Davao del Norte has seemingly shown a tireless workrate nowadays as reflected in his most recent Barangayanihan Programs and Projects in the locality.
Recently, an all-purpose tarpaulin tents were distributed by the Office of Cong. Lagdameo for each of the 130 barangays under his district. The tents will be utilized by the barangays in their various activities and functions such as purok meetings, anniversaries, fiestas to mention a few. Earliest to receive was Barangay Captain Apolonio Ledesma of Barangay Tubod, Carmen, Davao del Norte who readily used the material in his most recent barangay affair.
Also last week, a renowned recruitment agency for work abroad conducted an actual interview for 2 days from July 9-10, 2009 in Do Dine Restaurant, Gredu,Panabo City with the help of the Office of Cong. Lagdameo and in coordination with the local Public Employment Service Office. The VG Miranda International with POEA License# 157-LB-052708-R with main office in Makati City was able to interview more than 100 applicants for a construction job in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East headed by Canadian Craig Heron, Agency Director and two of his staffs. Accordingly, Cong. Lagdameo, having known the good record and reputation of the company in employing Filipinos abroad, was able to talk with the owners for a possible interview of applicants in Panabo City to help create job opportunities for his constituents. The 1st day applicants were even given free snacks using the personal funds of the legislator which they truly enjoyed and thanked.
On July 17-18, Lagdameo also summoned the services of a group of leading beauty parlor operators in Manila to conduct a Free Pedicure, Manicure and Hair Cutting Training to which, the lucky participants will be given free kits and certificates. Ms. Amore Pacaldo, a leading expert in the field having local showbiz artists as her clients, will be among the trainors. The 1st day will be held in Sto.Tomas, Davao del Norte and the 2nd will be in neighboring Carmen town. Over 200 recipeints will be trained and supplied with the kits for them to readily start their livelihood which is seen to boost their family’s income generation.
In addition, on July 18, there will also be a Disability Orientation for Stakeholders, Leaders, Parents and guardians of persons with disabilities (PWDs) at the ABC Function Hall, Panabo City organized by the Office of Cong. Lagdameo. Expected to attend will be participants from all-over the district as they will be given an orientation of concerns regarding differently-abled persons, including topics on moral, psychological, and social support system and implemented laws benefitting the sector. Ms. Rita Aquino and Evelyn Cabigon, both International Community Development Specialist and Community-based Rehabilitation Consultants will be the resource speakers of the activity which is being eyed by Cong. Lagdameo to help alleviate the situation of PWDs and their families.
These line-up activities together with the various insfrastructure projects currently being implemented indeed, further reinforce Cong. Lagdameo’s commitment for development and progress to be felt by his constituents thru Barangayanihan.
Congressman Anton F. Lagdameo, Jr. of the 2nd District of Davao del Norte has seemingly shown a tireless workrate nowadays as reflected in his most recent Barangayanihan Programs and Projects in the locality.
Recently, an all-purpose tarpaulin tents were distributed by the Office of Cong. Lagdameo for each of the 130 barangays under his district. The tents will be utilized by the barangays in their various activities and functions such as purok meetings, anniversaries, fiestas to mention a few. Earliest to receive was Barangay Captain Apolonio Ledesma of Barangay Tubod, Carmen, Davao del Norte who readily used the material in his most recent barangay affair.
Also last week, a renowned recruitment agency for work abroad conducted an actual interview for 2 days from July 9-10, 2009 in Do Dine Restaurant, Gredu,Panabo City with the help of the Office of Cong. Lagdameo and in coordination with the local Public Employment Service Office. The VG Miranda International with POEA License# 157-LB-052708-R with main office in Makati City was able to interview more than 100 applicants for a construction job in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East headed by Canadian Craig Heron, Agency Director and two of his staffs. Accordingly, Cong. Lagdameo, having known the good record and reputation of the company in employing Filipinos abroad, was able to talk with the owners for a possible interview of applicants in Panabo City to help create job opportunities for his constituents. The 1st day applicants were even given free snacks using the personal funds of the legislator which they truly enjoyed and thanked.
On July 17-18, Lagdameo also summoned the services of a group of leading beauty parlor operators in Manila to conduct a Free Pedicure, Manicure and Hair Cutting Training to which, the lucky participants will be given free kits and certificates. Ms. Amore Pacaldo, a leading expert in the field having local showbiz artists as her clients, will be among the trainors. The 1st day will be held in Sto.Tomas, Davao del Norte and the 2nd will be in neighboring Carmen town. Over 200 recipeints will be trained and supplied with the kits for them to readily start their livelihood which is seen to boost their family’s income generation.
In addition, on July 18, there will also be a Disability Orientation for Stakeholders, Leaders, Parents and guardians of persons with disabilities (PWDs) at the ABC Function Hall, Panabo City organized by the Office of Cong. Lagdameo. Expected to attend will be participants from all-over the district as they will be given an orientation of concerns regarding differently-abled persons, including topics on moral, psychological, and social support system and implemented laws benefitting the sector. Ms. Rita Aquino and Evelyn Cabigon, both International Community Development Specialist and Community-based Rehabilitation Consultants will be the resource speakers of the activity which is being eyed by Cong. Lagdameo to help alleviate the situation of PWDs and their families.
These line-up activities together with the various insfrastructure projects currently being implemented indeed, further reinforce Cong. Lagdameo’s commitment for development and progress to be felt by his constituents thru Barangayanihan.
CONG. LAGDAMEO ALLOCATES 200MILLION FOR ISING RIVER
CONG. LAGDAMEO ALLOCATES 200 MILLION PESOS FOR ISING RIVER MEGA PROJECT
A busy day usually boils into a productive, efficient public service for a promising leader. Cong. Anton F. Lagdameo, Jr. of the 2nd District of Davao del Norte this weekend made a big leap as he strive to achieve better services to his constituents.
Cong. Lagdameo led the recent turn-over activity and blessing of two (2) classroom building last Friday, August 14, 2009 in Mangalcal Elementary School, Barangay Mangalcal of Carmen Town, Davao del Norte donated by the A.O.Floirendo, Sr. Foundation (AOFF) wherein he also donated various vegetable seeds and a knapsack sprayer to the school.
Earlier in the day, Lagdameo graced the culmination activity of the 50th Araw ng Sto.Tomas where multitudes of people are in merriment to celebrate the momentous occasion and to which he presented to Mayor Max Estela the PhilHealth cards for his constituents. Afterwhich, he joined the TADECO management led by ANFLOCOR bigwigs Ricky and Vincent Floirendo in welcoming a Brunei Minister and entourage with Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap who is in the city to look for investment opportunities.
However, it was in Mangalcal Elementary School where Cong. Lagdameo has announced another of his big project in the District to the delight of the crowd mostly composed of school heads from DepEd Carmen District headed by its Supervisor Ms. Allen Guilaran and Barangay officials led by Mangalcal Brgy. Capt. Salaysay.
In a reply to Carmen Vice Mayor Abet Sarin’s direct submission of three (3) urgent resolutions of the municipality during the program, Cong. Lagdameo immediately was able to answer 2 of the mentioned problems. Lagdameo revealed that 200 Million Pesos is already being processed from the national coffer for the dredging and improvent of dikes along Ising River in reply to the town’s resolution requesting for 30 Million pesos for the same project. The requested water system in Barangay Taba was also answered as allocation for the same is currently on transit.
The 200 Million pesos Ising River Dredging Project is very timely and of primary importance indeed to answer the Flooding problem of the town which occasionally ravaged millions of farm products and destroyed properties if not endangered the lives of most residents thereby strengthening Food Production and Security. This would also boost the thrust of the incumbent administration of Carmen Municipal Mayor Mar Perandos to create a business hub within the poblacion as well as minimize Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases with the expected free-flowing of water in and outside the area.
The people of Carmen was very much delighted indeed, of this recent developments and hopeful to have leaders such as the good, workhorse congressman to led them to even greater horizons.
A busy day usually boils into a productive, efficient public service for a promising leader. Cong. Anton F. Lagdameo, Jr. of the 2nd District of Davao del Norte this weekend made a big leap as he strive to achieve better services to his constituents.
Cong. Lagdameo led the recent turn-over activity and blessing of two (2) classroom building last Friday, August 14, 2009 in Mangalcal Elementary School, Barangay Mangalcal of Carmen Town, Davao del Norte donated by the A.O.Floirendo, Sr. Foundation (AOFF) wherein he also donated various vegetable seeds and a knapsack sprayer to the school.
Earlier in the day, Lagdameo graced the culmination activity of the 50th Araw ng Sto.Tomas where multitudes of people are in merriment to celebrate the momentous occasion and to which he presented to Mayor Max Estela the PhilHealth cards for his constituents. Afterwhich, he joined the TADECO management led by ANFLOCOR bigwigs Ricky and Vincent Floirendo in welcoming a Brunei Minister and entourage with Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap who is in the city to look for investment opportunities.
However, it was in Mangalcal Elementary School where Cong. Lagdameo has announced another of his big project in the District to the delight of the crowd mostly composed of school heads from DepEd Carmen District headed by its Supervisor Ms. Allen Guilaran and Barangay officials led by Mangalcal Brgy. Capt. Salaysay.
In a reply to Carmen Vice Mayor Abet Sarin’s direct submission of three (3) urgent resolutions of the municipality during the program, Cong. Lagdameo immediately was able to answer 2 of the mentioned problems. Lagdameo revealed that 200 Million Pesos is already being processed from the national coffer for the dredging and improvent of dikes along Ising River in reply to the town’s resolution requesting for 30 Million pesos for the same project. The requested water system in Barangay Taba was also answered as allocation for the same is currently on transit.
The 200 Million pesos Ising River Dredging Project is very timely and of primary importance indeed to answer the Flooding problem of the town which occasionally ravaged millions of farm products and destroyed properties if not endangered the lives of most residents thereby strengthening Food Production and Security. This would also boost the thrust of the incumbent administration of Carmen Municipal Mayor Mar Perandos to create a business hub within the poblacion as well as minimize Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases with the expected free-flowing of water in and outside the area.
The people of Carmen was very much delighted indeed, of this recent developments and hopeful to have leaders such as the good, workhorse congressman to led them to even greater horizons.
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