ROXAS CITY – An Organic Rice Farming (ORF) Seminar has been conducted at Energy System Launching Area (ESLA), Brgy. Lanot here last July 5, 2010. Gov. Vic Tanco graced the said occasion to show his support on the agriculture sector as part of his development agenda of “Vibrant Economy” for the province.
The said seminar was conducted to teach rice farmers of this province on the new method of organic farming in order to improve their production.
Resource persons of the said conference are all rice farming experts from Thailand, headed by Agricultural Engineers Hothongcum Kristatanon and Hothongcum Fontip, Masters in Agricultural Economics Kanjamarat Saranya, Agriculturist Andrew Gay, and Founding President of ICL Bangkok Mrs. Gloria Balderama.
Also graced the event are Board Members Lawyer Remia Fuentes Bartolome and Aldwin Cruz-am, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Secretary Zoe Herrera Jr., City Councilor Matthew James Viterbo and Provincial Agriculturist Sylvia dela Cruz. (cppb)
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PHO statistics revealed that since January until July this year, about five hundred thirty nine (539) were hospitalized and there are six (6) confirmed deaths because of dengue.
Joeffrey Espiritu, Health Education Promotion Officer I of PHO said that their office is taking all steps available to educate the people of this province about the disease. Barangay and municipal health workers are monitoring there areas for cases of dengue Fever so that the required medical attention will be given immediately.
Espiritu also said that their “4s” information dissemination campaign is on going. The 4s explain the means on how to avoid dengue Fever.
First is Search and destroy the breeding places of the mosquitoes, known to be carrier of the said disease. Second is Self Protection which reminds the people to use mosquito nets and repellants, and other protection when they sleep. Third is Say no to indiscriminate fogging because it’s not a guaranteed method of repelling mosquitoes and it’s hazardous to the health. Lastly, Seek early consultation as soon as symptoms of the said disease appears.
“Vigilance is the key in order to avoid the deadly dengue fever, as soon as symptoms appears, I urged you to seek medical help immediately.” Espiritu added. (cppb)
The purpose of the said order is to maintain the physical fitness of the employees through exercise using the stadium facilities.
In order to avail the said benefits, regular employees of the provincial government should present their valid identification cards as part of the said order. (cppb)
