Audio-Bohol, Tagbilaran FPTA collaborate to address family, youth concerns

In these contemporary times, it is impossible for most people to go even a day without using electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, and cell phones. People rely on these technological tools for work, communicating with family and friends, and personal enjoyment.

What they don’t seem to realize is that all of these electronic devices are known to emit waves of electromagnetic field radiation.

Last year, Boholanos had been alarmed by the increasing number of suicide cases that health professionals and those from different sectors of the society grouped together to establish a center that will give intervention to those with mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.

The participants, speakers, and guests of the Audio-Bohol and Tagbilaran FPTA collaboration forum.

 In all of these issues and problems, it is the family – the basic unit of society - that needs to be strengthened and protected from the forces that threaten its solidarity. Hence, the Association of United Development Information Officers (Audio) – Bohol and the Tagbilaran City Schools Division Federated Parents-Teachers Association (TCSD FPTA), in coordination with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) - Bohol, embarked on a collaboration – a forum held at the Bohol Island State University – Tagbilaran Campus that intends to give valuable information to Bohol information officers from the local government units and national government agencies, FPTA presidents of both Tagbilaran City and Bohol School Divisions, city Sanggguniang Kabataan chairpersons, student editors-in-chief, and supreme student government presidents of Tagbilaran City, with their teacher-advisers.

 Diocemee A. Documento, a licensed teacher and health advocate on modern-day solution and energy medicine, expounded on and shared personal experiences on the ill effects of radiation and digital addiction.

 On the other hand, BISU-Calape Campus guidance counselor and PAGPAKABUHI trainor and advocate Maria Dina E. Golosino passionately explained the importance of mental hygiene. Engr. Dionisio Neil A. Balite, Couples for Christ Bohol ANCOP head and Palau Mission area coordinator, discussed on the family as God’s masterpiece.

 

According to Lope S. Hubac, Education Program Supervisor in Values Education of the Department of Education - Bohol Schools Division “The activity was a perfect example of a collaborative response to the call of the times, addressing concerns of the young people.”

He said it was, at the same time, a step closer to the realization of the DepEd mission where stakeholders are actively engaged and share responsibility for developing lifelong learners. 

“Not just informative, but also empowering for all learners and human helpers. A very relevant activity. Kudos to the people who worked without counting the cost just to make the forum a success,” he added.

Moreover, within the program, Tagbilaran City Mayor John Geesnell “Baba Yap” Yap II inducted the 2020-2021 Audio-Bohol officers.

City Government of Tagbilaran’s Fiel Angeli E. Araoarao–Gabin was re-elected as president.

Other officers are Ubay’s John Larry Evangelista, VP for LGUs; Bohol District Jail’s Bruce Zabala, VP for national agencies; Buenavista’s Mirasol Intong, secretary; PIA-Bohol’s Elvira Bongosia, assistant secretary; Bureau of Internal Revenue’s Rosario Chatto, treasurer; Bureau of Treasury’s Chloe Redeja, assistant treasurer: Philippine Coconut Authority’s Jose Allan Cajilog, auditor. Press Relations Officers are Antequera’s Russel Eustacio Villas, Jr. (1st District); Bien Unido’s Manuelito Item (2nd District); and Candijay’s Micaa Dinoy (3rd District).

Tagbilaran City Schools Division FPTA officers are Dr. Cecilio Putong NHS’ Jonas Cacho, president; Cogon NHS’ Efren Ortiz, vice-president; TCCES SPED Center’s Fiel Angeli E. Araoarao-Gabin, secretary; Manga NHS’ Antonio Miro, treasurer; and City East ES’ Renato Jimenez, auditor.

 Tagbilaran City Central ES’ Kenny June Requeron and Mansasa NHS Andronico Liesis, Mansasa are the PROs. Members of the Board are Dr. Cesar Tomas Lopez, Tagb. City Science HS; Eduardo Macalandag, Dampas ES; Cecilia Lagare, Eastern Cogon ES; Amalia Tanong, San Isidro ES; Rebecca Yecyec, Cogon ES; Maria Lyn Corot, Booy South ES; Gypsy Faith Salisid, Booy ES; Ninfa Baja, Cabawan ES; Eduardo Ayento, San Isidro NHS; Andy Valluta, Mansasa ES; Ranilo Buquil, Bool ES; Jayson Jamoner, Ubujan ES, and Gerardo Sale, Tiptip ES.

The Voice Kids – Philippines 2015 talent Gian Luigi Ale performed intermission numbers.

 Khem Pendejito, Garcia-Hernandez Mayor’s Executive Secretary and information officer-designate, emceed the activity supported by Tagbilaran Schools Division’s Dr. Joseph Irwin Lagura, Bohol School Division’s Dr. Bianito Dagatan, BISU’s Dr. Regucivilla Pobar and Prof. Ernesto Rullida, Tagbilaran Liga ng mga Barangay president Fausto Budlong, First Congressman Edgar Chatto, Second District Cong. Erico Aristotle and Ms. Vanessa Cadorna – Aumentado, Aurora Bucio of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada; City Councilor Tim Butalid, 1st District Board Member Aldner Damalerio, City Councilor Jonas Cacho, and PIA-Bohol’s Rey Anthony Chiu, Elvira Bongosia, and Jose Reno Tista.

 

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How to protect yourself, others from coronavirus

 

 There are growing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus as hundreds of millions of people travel for the Lunar New Year celebrations.

 

In Bohol, at least 172 Chinese tourists arrived last Friday from China.

 

The Bohol- Panglao International Airport (BPIA) has tightened its medical quarantine protocols to prevent the virus' entry into the province. Personnel closely monitored the 172 Chinese tourists who arrived at BPIA from Chengdu City, China last Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. Thanks to Police Captain Marvin Bolic of BPIAPS and Dr. Ritche Dela Fuente of Bureau of Quarantine and nurse Matthew James Sepe for the media access.

Matthew James Sepe, quarantine nurse at the Bohol Panglao International Airport (BPIA), said these tourists came from Chengdu City, the capital of southwestern China’s Sichuan province.

 

The passengers were allowed to enter the country since none of them had a fever.

 

The thermal scanner is available only at the international arrivals section. An individual with a body temperature of 36.5 degrees Celsius would set off the scanner’s alarm.

 

Police Captain Marvin Bolic, head of the Aviation Security Group, said personnel from the aviation security group also helped in monitoring passenger security.

 

The BPIA services two flights from China Mondays and Fridays.

 

Boholanos were alarmed after two Chinese nationals aged 2 and 36 were placed under observation in Bohol after showing symptoms of coronavirus.  But they were eventually released from the hospital after swab samples were taken from them.

 

Acting Bohol Gov. Rene Relampagos said there was no cause for alarm since proper protocols and precautionary measures had been done.

 

The Department of Health (DOH) Central Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-CVCHD) said that Central Visayas still has no confirmed case of the 2019 nCoV.

 

 The US Centers for Disease and Control Prevention said there are currently no vaccines available to protect you against human coronavirus infection.

 

 You may be able to reduce your risk of infection by doing the following: wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands and avoid close contact with people who are sick.

 

If you have cold-like symptoms, you can help protect others by doing the following:  stay home while you are sick, avoid close contact with others cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash, and wash your hands clean and disinfect objects and surfaces.

 

There are no specific treatments for illnesses caused by human coronaviruses.  Most people with common human coronavirus illness will recover on their own.

 

However, you can do some things to relieve your symptoms take pain and fever medications (Caution: do not give Aspirin to children) use a room humidifier or take a hot shower to help ease a sore throat and cough.  

 

If you are mildly sick, you should drink plenty of liquids stay home and rest.  If you are concerned about your symptoms, you should see your healthcare provider.

 

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