DDO mobile kitchen served 13K children in GK and NHA villages!

Davao de Oro--- More than 13,000 young children from the villages and resettlement sites of the province of Davao de Oro benefited from the feeding program serving fried chicken and arozz caldo through the mobile kitchen (mobile kusina).

A feeding program that promotes healthy and nutritious foods under the “Kusina ng Kalinga” (KNK) program of the province.

On June 2, 2020 a total of 200 children from the Gawad Kalinga (GK) villages in GK Li'l Baguio and GK LBC of the municipality of Maragusan, Davao de Oro benefited the free feeding program of the provincial government headed by Gov. Tyron Uy.

Mark Tenio KNK Focal person said that more than 13,000 children were already served out of 14,000 target children of the entire province to be fed through the mobile kitchen with nutritious foods especially in this time of crisis due to COVID-19.

He added that the Mobile Kusina was already operating for almost 2 months in serving free foods to the children living in the GK and NHA sites of the province.

On May 26, 2020, a total of 700 children also availed of the free feeding program at the National Housing Authority (NHA) resettlement sites in Kidawa, Laak Davao de Oro.

Tenio expressed his thanks to the program partners headed by Governor Uy and other private sectors for the donations (in kind or in cash) to be used for the duration of the program.

“Akoang kinasingkasing nga pagpasalamat sa mga volunteers gikan sa pag sugod og hangtod karun nakauban nato sa matag adlaw ang Bayanihan Para sa Karunungan (BPSK), Provincial Women's and Development Council (PWDC) headed by Maam Sholai Lim, Provincial Governors Office, NHA in charge, uniformed personnel, Youth for Peace, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), Compsotela Valley Scholarship Program (CVSP) alumni and scholars , DYA in camanlangan, Beutyderm and Dumper party list thru Congressman Claudine Bautista og uban pa,” said Tenio.

The mobile kitchen was first piloted in Barangay Union, Monkayo on April 24, 2020 where there was a total of 1,000 young children who availed of the program.

Makawala sa kakapoy , Bisan pa sa ulan og kainit sa panahon nga makita ang mga bata nga nalipay og nabusog sa mobile kitchen sa probinsiya kauban sa mga volunteers nag padayun muserbisyo sa kabataan sa nagkadaiyang villages ug resettlements sites. Sarap maging bata ulit, bisan pa sa panghitabo sa kalibutan pero para sa ilaha parang wala lang, the KNK focal person said.

The Mobile Kitchen is one of the program of the Provincial Government that promotes spirit of volunteerism (bayanihan) were no one's left behind in Davao de Oro. (Rey Antibo, ID Davao de Oro)

35 ka mga estudyante sa CTCSM nga nakahuman sa 14-Day Quarantine nakauli na

Human sa ilang 14-Day Quarantine gitabangan sa gobyerno nga makauli sa ilang pinuy-anan ang 35 ka mga estudyante sa CTCSM, ug door to door ang gihimong paghatud kanila diha sa ilang tagsa-tagsa ka panimalay.

Gisugdan ang pagpanghatud sa Mayo 30,2020 ug gisulti ni LDRRMO Ritchie Jermia nga ang probinsya mismo maoy naghatud Door to Door sa mga taga Davao City ug Panabo City. Sa mga taga-other regions ang probinsya maoy naghatud kanila ngadto sa EOC sa ilang lugar nga mao say naghatud kanila paingon sa ilang pinuy-anan.

Pick-up sa ilang EOC diha kapitolyo ang mga taga Agusan del Sur. Samtang, ang tulo nga mga taga Davao De Oro gisundo sa ilang Mun. EOC nga mao say naghatud kanila sa ilang panimalay.

Niadtong Mayo 29,2020 nahuman ang ilang 14-Day Quarantine sulod sa usa ka komportableng quarantine facility sa kapitolyo sa Nabunturan, ug kini gitapos sa usa ka fellowship dinner atol sa closing program kauban mismo si Gov. Jayvee Tyron  Uy nga nanghatag og P3,000.00 nga pabaon sa kada usa kanila aron aduna silay pocket-money panahon sa ilang pagbiyahe.

Sayo sa buntag niadtong adlawa adunay nagkadaiyang pampering services sama sa libreng gupit ug libreng nail care services nga gidalit ngadto sa kada usa kanila sa Prov'l Women Development Council (PWDC) nga una nang nanghatag kanila og lamiang mga snacks kaduha sa usa ka adlaw gikan sa pagsugod hangtud nahuman ang ilang 14-Day Quarantine sa Davao De Oro.

 (Gilbert M. Cabahug PAO-ID DDO)

Ysalina Bridge

Davao de Oro agriculture reports response on COVID-19

The Provincial Agriculturist Office (PAGRO) of the provincial government of Davao de Oro reported their initiatives and actions for food security and contingency plan in response to Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

As of May 25, 2020 report during the Provincial Inter-Agency Task Force (PIATF) Virtual Meeting, they were able to allocate a total of P15Million pesos for the provision for food security on agriculture and fisheries for COVID-19 emergency situation for the rice, corn and vegetables commodities. They also allocated fuel and other assistance for the operation of the KADIWA on Wheels per cooperative for the Palengke Bound for Barangay (PBB).

PAGRO has allocated a total of 2,727 Liters of Gasoline and 6,979 Liters of Diesoline as of May 24, 2020 as fuel assistance through Kadiwa on wheels for the continuing operation of the PBB.

According to Minda Agarano, PG Head of PAGRO, "with the assistance, as of April 14 to May 15, 2020, more than Php8M estimated sales was generated by the 48 vendors from the six (6) participating municipalities namely: Compostela, Monkayo, Mawab, Maco, Pantukan and Laak servicing 83 barangays."

Meanwhile, as of May 6, 2020 a total of 1,231 rice-farmer-beneficiaries for the Rice Farmer Financial Assistance (RFFA) program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) with P5,000 each for the first batch within the 10 municipalities of the province with 940 cash cards were already distributed through the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP).

For the 2nd Batch, a total of 303 slots farmer-beneficiaries were allotted with cash cards. For the 3rd batch, a total of 1,090 slots for ongoing verification from LBP and will be released thru payroll list pay out not in cash card.

On the other hand, for the rice seeds positioning 600 bags of inbred seeds were already distributed directly to IA participated in early planting (QTA) and for the High Yield Technology Adoption (HYTA) 2,897 bags hybrid seeds with varieties: M20, US88, Bigante Plus, Longping Variety and SL19 were already delivered and positioned to the bodegas of Municipal Agriculturist Office (MAGRO) of the 11 municipalities.

As of May 22, 2020, 4, 069 bags out of 19,680 bags of inbred seeds at 20kgs/bag with Varieties: Rc 222, Rc 160, Rc 216, Rc 402, and Rc 480 were partially delivered to the municipality of Compostela 2,000 bags, New Bataan 1,054 bags, Montevista 1,015 bags and the remaining seeds will continue to deliver until last week of June 2020.
(Rey Antibo, ID DDO)

A SPECIAL DEPARTMENT STORE

My column in Mindanao Daily, BusinessWeek Mindanao and Metro Cagayan Times

ONCE upon a time, I drifted back on my lifetime's way. My niece told me: that's a matter of aging. I smiled. Anyway, drifting back to old memories is not bad. That's sometimes really helpful.

During my journey back, I suddenly  saw a nameplate: Heavenly Department Store. I came closer. The door opened itself wider and wider. A swarm of angels gathered together. One of them presented a shopping basket to me. "Enjoy your shopping, but do it carefully!" Everything what a Christian needs, could be bought in this department store. If one couldn't carry everything home, one could be back next day, get the last bit and buy even more.

At first, I bought PATIENCE, the quality of enduring with calmness. LOVE, the human affection, was in the same shelve. A little bit deeper, I found SYMPATHY, the sharing of emotion, interest, and desire, and COMPREHENSION, the capacity of the mind to perceive and understand together with APPRECIATION, the setting of a valued one.

I added packages of WISDOM, the knowledge and the capacity to make use of it and additional bags of FAITH, the belief especially in a revealed religion. I relaxed a couple of minutes and then, I looked for STRENGTH, the important power or vigor and bravery and fearlessness. They should help me to continue my forward to future. I thought myself, that I shouldn't forget MERCY, the leniency shown to a guilty person, and REDEMPTION, the deliverance from sin.

My basket was already stuffed and I started looking for the cashier. One the way there, I found the PRAYER. I needed it to avoid running dead straight into a sin. An angel advised me also never to forget PEACE AND JOY, hymn of praise and chant.

Now it was really time to pay all those things. But the angel smiled and told me, "Take everything with you, where ever you may go." I asked, "What do I owe you?" The angel answered, "Nothing, somebody paid already your bills long time ago. His name was Jesus!"

I found this fabulous and wonderful fantastic story in my published documents from September 1988, during my time in Abra while writing a column for the mission oriented TINIG NG BAYAN - a magazine for Filipinos abroad. This here is a revised version, because my opinion is, that, no matter, where we are living on this globe especially noawdays in 2020, we should try to project this timeless legend on to our very personal daily life. You'll find out, that it helps to survive in our life struggles. It's important to realize that we must be able to administer wise our valuable treasure of vital life energy, instead of fritter away with it such as knick-knacks.

My dear readers: stay safe  - as always... .

Davao de Oro at your Fingertips

Davao de Oro Province--- Making information readily accessible to all especially Dabawenyos, the Provincial Government of Davao de Oro launches the “DDO iPortal”, a mobile application which features all Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU)-related services that can be accessed online.

As the world currently experiences the pandemic, individuals worldwide start to embrace the new normal. The face-to-face interaction is now done virtually by applications available in the online world. The “DDO iPortal” has 9 (nine) major features making the Provincial Capitol accessible in just a single tap.

The features are: "E-services" which enables the provincial local government authorized employees to view and print daily time records. Authorized program coordinators can also track program funds utilization and document processing status; "Bayanihan Efforts" for news updates of all bayanihan initiatives led by the PLGU Davao de Oro; "Serbisyo Oro Mismo!" the official net-teleradio of the province wherein users can watch live news coverage or replay segments; "Emergency Hotlines," a hassle-free emergency response directory that allows users to dial their desired agency with just one tap; "Call DdOC" which serves as an online consultancy linked to the official page of the 4 provincial hospitals and its official hotline numbers.

Other features include the "Government Orders" which serves as a databank of all executive orders signed this 2020; "Online Palengke" a virtual market that easily links consumers to suppliers; "Online Bagsakan" a virtual platform that directly links (farmers) producers to wholesalers and lastly the "Tourism and Investments" that features the scenic and landmark views, dining accommodation, pasalubong centers, festivities and other activities in Davao de Oro.

In its interface, a map of Davao de Oro can be found which showcases destinations in its 11 municipalities. The application can now be downloaded for free at the Google Play Store.

(Jasteen Abella, ID DAVAO DE ORO)

Limited consular services available

Please be informed, that the German Honorary Consulate in Davao City offers limited counter operations from Mondays until Thursdays from 9 - 10:30 AM too. No walk-ins allowed. Appointments via 082 - 227 1761 or 0915 - 219 9002 or davaocity@hk-diplo.de . Strictly limited to 3 persons daily.

35 stranded CTCSM students return home

... after 14-day quarantine

Davao de Oro-- After 14-day quarantine, 35 stranded students of Community Technical College of Southern Mindanao (CTCSM) in Maco, Davao de Oro finally returned to their respective hometowns and reunited with their families.

It can be recalled that the students were stuck for nearly two months within the campus while the province was placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to contain the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

The Provincial Inter-Agency Task Force (PIATF) of Davao de Oro facilitated the fetching of the students last May 16, 2020.

Upon fetching, they immediately underwent health screening using the rapid diagnostic test to further check if the students were not manifesting flu-like symptoms linked to Covid-19. After being tested, they were referred to the BFP Building in the Provincial Capitol Complex for their 14-day quarantine commenced.

The students were given psychosocial activities from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) as a means not just to combat boredom and remedy for their homesickness but also enhancement for personality development, overall behavior and attitude in life.

Part also of their daily schedule which they helped plan and organized included “getting to know” activities, physical exercises, and film viewing. The students were also given spiritual session through the Provincial Spiritual Development and Values Restoration program (PSDVRP) to hear and pray for guidance and protection from the crisis.

The Provincial Health Office conducted daily medical check-up to monitor their health status. Safety measures were also observed by the team in providing their service. Meal plan including nutritious foods were also served by the Kusina ng Kalinga program to ensure that the basic needs of the stranded students under quarantine will be provided.

“Mapasalamaton mi sa lokal nga panggamhanan sa Davao de Oro sa panguna ni Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy inubanan sa DepEd, PHO, PSWDO ug uban pa kabahin sa pagtabang arun maka uli mi sa tagsa-tagsa namu ka pamilya”, their team leader said.

Prior to boarding, goods as well as school bags, grocery items, financial assistance, and medical certificates were given to each student as proof that they are tested negative from the virus after being quarantined.

“Daghang salamat sa inyung dakong kooperasyon sa mga aktibidadis nga gihatag sa inyuha sulod sa 14-day quarantine dinhi sa atuang probinsya nga part usab sa atuang health protocol batok sa COVID-19. Hinaot nga sa inyuhang pag-uli sa tagsa-tagsa ka mga panimalay malipayon mo nga makauban ang inyuhang pamilya”, Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy said as he personally bid goodbye to the students. (Rheafe Hortizano, PAO-ID Davao de Oro)

Lufthansa muss Start- und Landerechte abgeben

Die EU hat grünes Licht für das Lufthansa-Rettungspaket der Bundesregierung gegeben. Doch ein Kompromiss-Detail dürfte der Airline gar nicht passen: Sie muss in Frankfurt und München auf sogenannte Slots verzichten.

Bundesregierung und EU-Kommission haben sich bei langwierigen Verhandlungen zum Rettungspaket für die schwer angeschlagene Lufthansa auf einen Kompromiss geeinigt. Demnach muss die Airline Start- und Landerechte, sogenannte Slots, in Frankfurt am Main und München abgeben. Die Vereinbarung sieht vor, dass die Lufthansa insgesamt acht Flugzeuge - vier in Frankfurt und vier München - mitsamt der dazugehörigen 24 Slots abgibt. Damit könnten Wettbewerber an den beiden Heimatflughäfen der Lufthansa jeweils eine eigene Basis errichten.

Management stimmt Auflagen zu

Der Vorstand der Lufthansa akzeptiert die von der EU-Kommission verlangten Auflagen für das neun Milliarden Euro schwere Rettungspaket. Das habe das Management beschlossen, teilte das Unternehmen in der Nacht zum Samstag mit. Der LH-Aufsichtsrat und die Hauptversammlung müssen aber noch zustimmen.

Staatshilfe darf nicht zur Wettbewerbsvorteil führen

Für die EU-Kommission, deren Zustimmung zu dem deutschen Rettungspaket notwendig war, hatte Wettbewerbskommissarin Margrethe Vestager gefordert, dass im Gegenzug für staatliche Hilfen an die Lufthansa Start- und Landerechte an Wettbewerber abgetreten werden müssten. Vestager begründete dies mit der Bedeutung der Slots für den Wettbewerb. "Wenn jemand mit ihnen (Lufthansa) konkurrieren will, braucht er Slots an einem Flughafen", sagte die Dänin.

Nach Informationen aus Verhandlungskreisen hatte die EU ursprünglich die Slots von bis zu 20 Flugzeugen gefordert. Deutschlands größte Fluggesellschaft hatte zunächst die Abgabe von drei Flugzeugen angeboten.

Versuch, die Pleite abzuwenden

Die Lufthansa und die Bundesregierung hatten sich am Montag auf staatliche Hilfen in Form von drei Milliarden Euro Krediten, sowie sechs Milliarden stillen Einlagen und einem Aktienpaket für den Staat an der Airline von 20 Prozent geeinigt. Schon diese Gespräche hatten sich wochenlang hingezogen, weil es in der Regierung einen Streit darüber gab, wie stark der Staat sich als Geldgeber künftig bei dem Unternehmen einmischen kann.

Die Corona-Pandemie mit den folgenden Reisebeschränkungen hat die Geschäfte der Lufthansa, wie auch die der Mitbewerber, nahezu zum Erliegen gebracht hat. Die Lufthansa-Gruppe transportierte im April und Mai gerade noch ein Prozent der Fluggäste im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Einzig das Luftfrachtgeschäft lief eingeschränkt weiter. In dem Konzern mit rund 138.000 Beschäftigten stehen deswegen Zehntausende Arbeitsplätze auf der Kippe.

qu/mak (dpa, afp, rtr)

Maybrit Illner | 28.05.2020 | Reise ins Ungewisse – wie gefährlich wird ...

Bundesregierung will Reisewarnung für 31 Länder aufheben

Rechtzeitig zur Ferienzeit will Deutschland ab dem 15. Juni die weltweite Reisewarnung aufheben – allerdings nur für europäische Länder. Reisehinweise sollen künftig die Risiken für jedes Land aufzeigen. Dafür gibt es bereits eine Blaupause.

Die Bundesregierung will die weltweite Reisewarnung für Touristen ab dem 15. Juni für 31 europäische Staaten aufheben, wenn die weitere Entwicklung der Corona-Pandemie es zulässt. Neben den 26 Partnerländern Deutschlands in der Europäischen Union gehören dazu das aus der EU ausgetretene Großbritannien und die vier Staaten des grenzkontrollfreien Schengen-Raums, die nicht Mitglied in der EU sind: Island, Norwegen, die Schweiz und Liechtenstein.

Das geht aus dem Entwurf für ein Eckpunktepapier mit dem Titel „Kriterien zur Ermöglichung des innereuropäischen Tourismus“ hervor, der möglicherweise bereits am Mittwoch im Kabinett beschlossen werden soll und der Deutschen Presse-Agentur vorliegt.

Bundesaußenminister Heiko Maas (SPD) hatte die weltweite Reisewarnung am 17. März ausgesprochen – ein bisher einmaliger Schritt. Bisher wurden Reisewarnungen nur bei einer Gefahr für Leib und Leben vor allem in Krisengebieten wie Syrien oder Afghanistan verhängt.

Hinweise statt Warnung

Die Aufhebung der Reisewarnung soll nun gerade rechtzeitig vor der Ferienzeit das Startsignal für grenzüberschreitenden Sommerurlaub in Europa geben. Man lasse sich dabei von dem Gedanken leiten, „dass die Wiederbelebung des Tourismus wichtig ist sowohl für Reisende und die deutsche Reisewirtschaft als auch für die wirtschaftliche Stabilität in den jeweiligen Zielländern“, heißt es in dem Entwurf aus dem Auswärtigen Amt.

Die Reisewarnung soll durch individuelle Reisehinweise ersetzt werden, die für jedes einzelne Land die Risiken aufzeigen sollen. Um einen möglichst guten Schutz der Touristen vor einer Corona-Infektion zu gewährleisten, will sich die Bundesregierung in der EU für eine Reihe gemeinsamer Kriterien einsetzen.

Unter anderem schlägt sie die Übernahme der Obergrenze von 50 Neuinfektionen auf 100.000 Einwohner innerhalb von sieben Tagen durch die anderen europäischen Länder vor. In Deutschland führt eine Überschreitung dieser Grenze zu einer Wiedereinführung von bereits abgeschafften Anti-Corona-Maßnahmen.

(C) WELT 2020