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DAVAO DEL NORTE, Mar. 22 (PIA) -- Another batch of drug reformists composed of 22 individuals graduated yesterday from the 21-day intensive Rural-Based Treatment for Outpatient Rehabilitation Program in Davao Oriental. The drug reformists conducted their rehabilitation process at the "Balay Silangan: Bagong Bahay Para sa Bagong Buhay," situated at Sitio Magay, Barangay Don Martin Marundan, in the City of Mati which is run by the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental. These individuals were apprehended by the law enforcement authorities after using or possessing illegal drugs who availed of the plea-bargaining program afterward. As a sanction to their case, they were instead enrolled to a short-term residential treatment called Rural-Based treatment (RBT) at the Balay Silangan. The program's approach includes evidence-based engagements and structured activities which are cost and time efficient, conducive to continuous monitoring. After the said 21-day program, continued

DAVAO CITY, Mar. 3 (PIA) - With the tourism sector on the verge of recovery the Department of Tourism Region XI is seeing the great potentials of Davao Oriental. Davao Oriental shows a very promising tourist destination. We have many established sites and maganda ang circuit offerings, DOT-XI Regional Director Tanya Rabat Tan describes the province during her guesting at the inaugural Tourism Talks held on Feb. 25 at SM Lanang Premiere. The province located at the eastern side of Davao region is known for its beaches, seascapes, lush mountains, waterfalls along with historical sites. Among the famous sites include Dahican beach in Mati City, Mt. Hamiguitan in San Isidro, Aliwagwag Falls in Cateel, the old San Salvador del Mundo church in Caraga, Cape San Agustin in Governor Generoso. The DOT-XI recently held a validation trip along several attractions in the province. The regional tourism office created a video alongside several destinations in Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro, Davao Cit

DAVAO ORIENTAL, Feb. 23 (PIA)- The Provincial Government of Davao Oriental and the Department of Education on February 14 formally opened a new integrated school located in Barangay Zaragosa, Municipality of Manay. The new integrated school is in line with the goal of the provincial government and the DepEd in providing quality education to students in far-flung barangays in the province The Francisco E. Lahora Integrated school was derived from the former Francisco Lahora Elementary School. Its conversion to an integrated school last year enabled the increase of its learning capacity where it can now accommodate Grade 7 learners. During the same occasion two new classrooms were inaugurated. These were built by the Provincial Government with the help of the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. “Kaning duha nato ka school buildings this is donated by the Filipino Chinese Chamber gipangulohan sa atong amigo nga si Mr. Ed Bangayan, actually dili lang ni ang eskwelahan n

DAVAO CITY, Feb. 11 (PIA)- The Davao Oriental Federation of Former Rebels was formed as the 10 existing associations of former rebels have elected their new officers. The formation of the DOFFR was realized during the first provincial assembly of former rebels associations held today (Feb. 11) at the Provincial Capitol in Mati City. “This will further strengthen the engagement of our FRs with the government. So instead of being scattered, they will become an active part of the province’s aims and goals to build lasting peace and development in our province,” said Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) Vice-Chairman Ednar G. Dayanghirang who attended the assembly. Dayanghirang said the former rebels’ federation in the province was a result of President Rodrigo Duterte’s EO 70 that calls for the whole-of-nation approach in ending the communist armed conflict that involves government agencies and offices in responding to the needs of the communities partic

D AVAO CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA)- Today (Feb. 10) marks the start of the Bayanihan Bakunahan 3 (National Vaccination Day Part 3). Davao Oriental is targeting 30,450 vaccinees on the massive two-day vaccination program (Feb. 10-11). According to the Provincial Health Office of Davao Oriental, they are prioritizing senior citizens but they will also be accepting persons from the eligible population   who would want to be vaccinated. The PHO also said that even though the Bayanihan Bakunahan 3 will end tomorrow (Feb. 11) the major vaccination sites in Davao Oriental will still be open to accept vaccinees. The province is urging those not yet vaccinated to proceed to the different vaccination sites to get themselves protected against COVID-19. Davao Oriental now has fully vaccinated 300,024 residents or 70.5% of the 425,494 target herd immunity. Around 78.9% or 335,761 residents are partially vaccinated. The would need to vaccinated 89,733 residents to achieve   herd immunity in the province. (P

DAVAO CITY, Jan. 20 (PIA) – Two of the five Omicron variant cases in Davao Region have been detected in Davao Occidental, as confirmed today (Jan. 20) by the Department of Health Davao Center for Health Development.   In its press release, the DOH-XI bared that both are local residents of Davao Occidental with no travel history and have been tagged as recovered upon the release of the Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS) report.      Tagged as Case#4, the patient is a 28-year old female, fully vaccinated, who was swabbed for RTPCR testing last December 11, 2021 and specimen was processed at the SPMC Molecular Laboratory. Her specimen was sent to UP-PGC last December 23, 2021.   Case #5 is a 63-year old male, fully vaccinated, who was swabbed for RTPCR testing last December 16, 2021 and the specimen was processed at the SPMC Molecular Laboratory. His specimen was sent to UP-PGC last December 23, 2021.   Meanwhile, a 23-year old male returning overseas Filipino has also been confirmed as among

DavOr's Oplan Tabang arrival in Dapa, Siargao  DAVAO CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA)- Assistance coming from Oplan Tabang Siargao of the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental has reached Typhoon Odette affected Siargao Island today (Jan. 12). Aboard a Philippine Navy vessel, the relief consisted of a 90-man team which consists of   a medical team, security personnel from the Philippine Army and Philippine National Police, food and logistics, and coordination teams who are set to turn over P500,000 cash assistance and conduct a three-day medical mission at the Municipality of Burgos in Siargao. The cargo of assistance also included   1,000 sacks of rice, 300 boxes of canned goods, and 1,600 pieces of GI sheets with roofing nails and "vulcaseal." (roofing sealant). "What we bring now to the people of Siargao is just a small aid compared to the scale of the devastation. But what truly matters most is showing care and compassion by letting the people feel that they are not alone i

DAVAO ORIENTAL, Dec. 21 (PIA) -- The Provincial Government of Davao Oriental along with its city and municipal local government units (LGUs) kicked off its second round of the Three-Day National Vaccination Days dubbed as Bayanihan Bakunahan to boost the vaccination rate in their respective LGUs on December 20-22, 2021. The Department of Health Region XI Regional Director Dr. Anabelle Yumang graced the kick-off of the second round of vaccination in Davao Oriental yesterday in the Municipality of Baganga with Provincial Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang. The City of Mati, Municipality of Baganga, and the Municipality of Lupon are the LGUs that joined the second round of Bayanihan Bakunahan on December 21-22, 2021. The said schedule was finalized after its postponement on December 15-17, 2021 due to Typhoon Rai, locally named Odette. The provincial government targeted 39,652 vaccinees for the three days which is equivalent to 13,222 every day from all priority groups including minors. In t

DAVAO ORIENTAL, Dec. 13 (PIA) -- The Provincial Government of Davao Oriental was awarded the Gold Performance Award by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for its efforts against drug abuse in the province. During the 2021 National Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Award held virtually on December 10, 2021, DILG conferred the said award to the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental for its 2019 and 2020 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) performance audited earlier this year. Few of the programs initiated by the provincial government of Davao Oriental are the  Lihok Nagkahiusang Lumulupyo Kontra Droga  (United Residents' Actions Against Illegal Drugs), Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs, Aftercare Programs, the establishment of the first provincial-run drug reformation center namely  Balay Silangan: Bagong Bahay Para sa Bagong Buhay , and  Project Tulay. The program  "Lihok Nagkahiusang Lumulupyo Kontra Droga"  (United Residents' Actions Against

DAVAO CITY- The Province of Davao Oriental is eyeing to vaccinate 96,744 individuals during the Bayanihan Bakunahan (National Vaccination Days) slated Nov. 29- Dec. 1 According to Davao Oriental Provincial Health Officer II Dr. Reden Bersaldo this would mean a target of 32,248 vaccinees per day during the three-day event. Dr. Bersaldo who is also the Provincial Task Force on COVID-19 Action Officer said the vaccination would focus on population groups; the pediatric population (12 to 17 years old), senior citizens, frontline personnel in essential sectors, indigent population. The three day Bayanihan Bakunahan aims to vaccinate persons not yet vaccinated in an effort to achieve herd immunity. In the Davao Region, the Department of Health-XI is targeting 753,294 unvaccinated individuals. Based on provincial data, Davao Oriental has a total population of 607,851 and 70% of the population is pegged at 425,494. Around 214,857 have already been vaccinated which is 50.50% of the total target

DAVAO CITY, NOV. 17 (PIA)- Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang of Davao Oriental said the successful programs of the National Task Force- Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) should continue despite calls for the defunding and the eventual abolition of the flagship peace and order approach of the government.   “Sa kasalukuyan napakaganda na nang ating programa especially yung programa sa elcac, napakalaking bagay na binigay ng ating national govt sa mga barangay na conflict affected areas at na kung saan mabigay natin ang solusyon sa mga problema ng sambayanan (Currently our program is doing great particularly the program on ELCAC. It is a great thing the government has given to the barangays which are conflict affected areas where we have given the solutions to the problems of the residents),” the Governor said during his guesting the Network Briefing of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO). In Davao Oriental pursuant to President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s who

DAVAO CITY, Oct. 27 (PIA)- The Provincial Government of Davao Oriental has adopted the National Inter Agency Task Force-mandated Alert Level System in dealing with COVID-19 cases in its jurisdiction.   The Alert Level System is the new community quarantine classification aimed at managing the virus thru certain system indicators, triggers and thresholds as determined by the IATF.   Under the Alert Level System, there will be five levels which would determine the appropriate response protocols.   Alert Level 1 - refers to areas wherein case transmission is low and decreasing, total bed utilization rate, and intensive care unit utilization rate is low. Alert Level 2 - refers to areas wherein case transmission is low and decreasing, healthcare utilization is low, or case counts are low but increasing, or case counts are low and decreasing but total bed utilization rate and intensive care unit utilization rate is increasing. Alert Level 3 - refers to areas wherein case counts are high and/

DAVAO ORIENTAL– The Department of Science and Technology Region XI (DOST XI) continues to lead the way in battling the adverse effects of climate change and strengthening the disaster preparedness of the people in Davao Region. Through its Provincial Science and Technology Center in Davao Oriental (PSTC DO), DOST XI successfully conducted the Training on Breadfruit Propagation and Seedling Distribution at the Municipal Hall, Tarragona, Davao Oriental on October 7, 2021.   The activity was participated by key personnel from the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO), the Municipal Mayor's Office and the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources (MENRO) of Tarragona Davao Oriental who spearheaded the propagation of breadfruit in their locality.   Breadfruit is a resilient crop and bears fruit that is normally consumed for subsistence in many Pacific countries. It is also a good source of food especially during natural calamities.   Mr. Dino M. Gulane, the trainer from the Green Landsca

FB Leeward washed ashore along the shorelines of Tibanban, Gov. Generoso town DAVAO CITY, Oct. 12 (PIA)- A total of 769 families mostly residents of coastal areas in the province of Davao Oriental were preemptively evacuated due to threat of a storm surge brought by Tropical Storm Maring over the weekend.   Maring which had maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour with gustiness of up to 105 km/hour carried strong winds, heavy rains and southwest monsoon-induced waves. On the evening of Oct. 10, an estimated 24 houses were partially damaged, they were located in the towns of San Isidro and Governor Generoso.   Most of the 769 evacuated families have returned home after it situation was deemed safe. During the onset of the storm the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) maintained close coordination with the Municipal Risk Reduction Management Offices of San Isidro and Governor Generoso for any needed augmentation.   In Barangay Tibanban, Municipality of

Gov. Nelson Dayanghirang files his CoC for 1st Dist. Rep. of Davao Oriental (photo PIO DavOr) DAVAO CITY, Oct. 11 (PIA)- A total of 31 individuals have filed their respective Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) for the various provincial government positions in Davao Oriental. Former Davao Oriental Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon was the lone candidate for Provincial Governor. The incumbent First District Representative of the province, Rep. Malanyaon served as Governor of Davao Oriental from 2007 to 2016. The incumbent Governor Nelson Z. Dayanghirang filed his CoC for First District Representative, he is also the lone candidate for the position. Louise Philippe N. Rabat and Cheeno Miguel Almario filed their CoCs for Second District Representative of the province. Running for provincial Vice-Governor are incumbent Vice-Governor Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr., and incumbent Mati City Vice-Mayor Ma. Glenda Monette R. Gayta. Running for Board Members in the First District are Marietta D. Palmera, Anna Ch

  DAVAO CITY, Oct. 1 (PIA)- The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has placed the province of Davao Oriental under General Community Quarantine starting today October 1 until October 31.   Pursuant to the community quarantine classification the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental has released today (Oct. 1) Executive Order 22 series of 2021 which are guidelines implementing the GCQ in the province.   The new guidelines coincide with the filing of the certificate of candidacy for the coming 2022 national and local elections, with this the EO provided directives on Commission on Elections (Comelec) sanctioned activities.   Under Section 6 of EO 22. Comelec personnel are considered as APOR (Authorized Persons Outside of Residences) in the performance of their duties.   Also considered APOR are the Chairman/President or in their absence the Secretary General or authorized representative of political parties, sectoral party, organization or coalition participating under the party list repre