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.
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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.
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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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