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Family planning promotes quality of life, says DOH-10

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September 2, 2022

Family planning promotes quality of life, says DOH-10

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–The Department of Health (DOH)-10 urged couples to use modern family planning methods available at local health centers to achieve overall health and wellbeing and quality of life of family members.

Fe Sumagpao, family planning program coordinator of DOH-10 shared in KonsulTayo, health forum that if a couple fails to plan, and will have too many kids, there will be difficulties in providing food, clothing and education.

“Planohon para dunay kalidad ang kinabuhi sa tibuok pamilya, kay kung makomparar nato ang matiayon nga dunay duha kabuok anak, hayahay ang pamati, mabuhi niya ang duha ka anak, mapaeskwela, ug ang mga ginikanan pud dunay oportunidad nga magpadayon sailang edukasyon, gusto ba kaha mag-masters og doctorate, compared sa matiayon nga 6-10 ang anak, lisod magpaeskwela, lisod pagpakaon,” she said.

(Plan so that the entire family gets to have a quality life, because if we compare a couple with two kids, they can easily provide for their two kids like send to school, and parents can also pursue other opportunities such as further studies in masters and doctorate compared to couples who have 6 to 10 children, who will have difficulties in sending to school and provide food in the table)

The government offers various form of family planning methods, said Sumagao, such as condoms, subdermal implant, contraceptive pills, IUD Intrauterine device and injectable such as the Depot-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA).

Meanwhile, for natural family planning, there are fertility awareness base methods and symptothermal method among others.

Sumagpao also shared that family planning is also for those couples who want to have kids, counseling will be offered.

Some myths were also debunked such as getting ovarian cancer while using some of the modern family planning methods like depo injectable and that pills not being effective.

Sumagpao clarified that all methods are not 100% effective, it has 99.7 to 99.9% effectivity.

“During counseling, we advise our clients that they are not perfect but if they strictly follow the guidelines or criteria, pregnancy will be avoided,” she said.

Meanwhile, as to injectables which will cause ovarian cancer, Sumagpao clarified that these injectables are even used by medical doctors for treatment such as those with myoma, and others. (JMOR/PIA-10)

Address challenges in achieving food security in PH—PIDS study

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September 2, 2022

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Address challenges in achieving food security in PH—PIDS study

MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)—Despite significant progress in attaining food security in the Philippines, the government still needs to address challenges in the agriculture sector to ensure this goal is achieved.

This message was emphasized in a recent study published by the state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) that evaluated the progress of the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) of 1977 in terms of achieving its food security objective.

PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Ivory Myka Galang, author of the study, said that various indicators for the four dimensions of food security, namely, food utilization, food stability, food accessibility, and food availability, showed that food security in the Philippines is yet to be achieved.

“Based on The Economist’s 2021 Global Food Security Index, the Philippines ranked 64th out of 113 countries in the four dimensions of food security,” Galang pointed out.

The paper likewise found that the country’s performance in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 on Zero Hunger reflects the need to address ‘significant and major challenges’ toward the food security goal.

In terms of food utilization, which includes food consumption, food quality, and food safety, Galang said that while hunger incidence and malnutrition have improved, the latter’s progress has been slow in the past decade. The average food intake of Filipinos is also ‘high in cereals and tubers, but low in fruits and vegetables.’

On food affordability, the paper revealed that many Filipino households are unable to consume nutrient-adequate diets due to its unaffordability, with the poorest households suffering the most as seen in their low diet quality and high incidence of malnutrition.

For food accessibility, Galang noted that the Philippines scores lower than its neighbors in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in agricultural infrastructure, particularly on logistics system. The limited farm-to-market roads and high transportation costs contribute to this problem.

On food availability, she explained that the domestic demand for rice has been growing faster than local production, which inevitably contributes to the widening supply gap in the sector.

Given these challenges, Galang provided policy recommendations to help the country achieve its food security goal.

The government should adopt a ‘systems approach’ to achieve coherence in its food and nutrition security policies. It should consider other systems such as education, social protection, water and sanitation, and health systems.

A strategic plan should also be formulated, which includes the integration of both food security and nutrition security. This plan must contain objectives, key performance indicators, and major initiatives and projects of different stakeholders.

Consequently, action plans that are data-driven need to be developed, and a modern monitoring and evaluation system with a reliable information system should be in place.

“Ideally, it is a web-based database that offers real-time data and is accessible to various government agencies for policy and other decision-making,” Galang explained.

Finally, government interventions to help achieve food security need to be categorized by urgency and spatially, she added.

For instance, children and lactating women living in the poorest areas should be prioritized for immediate implementation of appropriate interventions. Meanwhile, improving the nutrient content of food products and raising the public’s awareness of a healthy diet can be done in the medium term.

In the long term, the government can pursue food affordability by improving the efficiency of food systems or increasing the incomes of households vis-à-vis the prices of other commodities. (PIDS/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

OCD-10 leads PSCP training for gov’t agencies in Region 10

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September 2, 2022

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OCD-10 leads PSCP training for gov’t agencies in Region 10

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–Some representatives of the national agencies in Region 10 underwent a four-day training on the Public Continuity Service Planning (PSCP) conducted by the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-10 in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-10 and through the Regional Disaster Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC).

Lasting from August 23 to 26 this year, at least 41 line agencies sent their respective representatives to participate in the blended course training via face-to-face and virtual to understand the PSCP initiation, risk assessment for continuity of operations, determination and prioritization of essential functions, development of continuity strategies and PSCP, and exercise, test, and maintenance of the PSCP.

The PSCP training highlighted internal capacities, recovery requirements and strategies of an agency or institution that leans toward the continuous delivery of quality public services during an emergency or disaster.

In this event, participants learned that efforts to initiate the development of continuity plans for government agencies originated from a common understanding of the need for the government to enhance current disaster preparedness measures to ensure that vital services provided to the public can be immediately restored following disruptive events.

Further, partakers knew that PSCP is anchored in the development and practice of Business Continuity Management.

The term “Public Service Continuity (PSC)” was coined during the formulation of the template by the ad hoc NDRRMC TWG.

Since then, the concept of continuity has evolved from various disaster management and business continuity disciplines. (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

Iligan gathers stakeholders to discuss plans for addressing water issues

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August 30, 2022

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ILIGAN CITY (PIA) –The city government of Iligan partnered with the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) to conduct a two-day Water Dialogue that gathered multi-sectoral stakeholders to address the perennial problem of water scarcity and find an immediate solution to the problem.

Almost half of the barangays in the city are facing water problems that they have been dealing with for a long time. For years, residents only get a small drip of water while others had to fetch water from the nearby deep well.

“We believe, there is no problem with sources sa distribution lines medyo problematic na mao nang naa ta karon kay ato jud tan-awon ug unsa ang main problem para masolusyonan kining prblema,” said Jules Verne Padilla, executive assistant ad chief of staff, of LGU Iligan.

[We believe, there is no problem with water sources. The distribution lines are problematic. So we are here to look at the main problem to solve it.]

Various local government unit (LGU) offices, industries, government agencies such as the National Economic Development Authority and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and other stakeholders joined in the said dialogue.

“This dialogue envisions to provide opportunities form a wide range of ideas and short and long term solutions to these problems and strategies para we can discuss implications for the water management in Iligan City and come up with clear recommendations for policy making in the future,” said Rosario Reserva, director, MSU-IIT’s Department of Extension and focal person for LGU matters.

Moreover, the project lead and Chair of Water Dialogue’s design team, Sittie Pasandalan said that bridging leadership is used as a framework for the dialogue. She said that they use a multi-sectoral approach in addressing the issue of water by not relying on the local government unit but by gathering the input of the people. (LELA/PIA-10-Lanao del Norte)

The Origin of Ang Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro The Formula of Success born from adversity

Tito Mike

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August 30, 2022

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Many people who see the ubiquitous Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro sign all over the country assume it is the eponymously named entrepreneur who formulated its unique winning taste.

But it wasn’t now Misamis Oriental Governor Peter M. Unabia who concocted the winning formula, but rather his older brother Antonietto who stumbled across it after a series of ventures which all seemed doomed to fail.
Antonietto Mamawag Unabia, is the second eldest sibling of Daciano Unabia, a rice farmer from Carcar, Cebu, and Teresa, a housewife. He was graduated with a B.S. Commerce degree from San Isidro College in what is now Bukidnon’s capital city.
When he retired from the Philippine National Bank (PNB) as a credit investigator after 12 years of service, Nieto as he is known to friends, took his lump sum retirement pension and decided to go into business.
During 1991-1992, he went into various small business ventures taking the Bachelor Bus around Mindanao. At one time or another he was a comprador of fish from Surigao, dressed chicken from Cebu, office supplies from Cagayan de Oro, veterinary supplies, and even put up a pool hall and mahjong parlor in his residence. All failed.
Down but not out, Nieto rented half of a 32 square meter lot next to the PNB-Malaybalay branch and started selling snacks to his former colleagues. Later, he also began providing breakfast and eventually full meals to much the same clients.
Named “Middle Chamber”, Nieto functioned as an all-around factotum for his wife Bienvenida (Nida), helping prepare the food, run errands and the like.
It was during these dire times that the idea to sell “Lechon Manok” came to him as he noted how their litsonero Fredo became idle after 9:00 AM since he had already finished broiling the morning’s menu.
With broilers sourced from nearby backyard poultries, Nieto started experimenting with formulations until he hit the right one which suited his taste. Lechon manok became his obsession as a 4th year high school student after he listened with rapt attention to a classmate who often talked to him about their family’s pork lechon business.
Still unbranded, Nieto’s “litson manok’ started selling a whole chicken at P90 although he also sold it as  cut-ups like wings, legs and chest. As usual, it was his faithful band of PNB colleagues who started bringing whole litson manoks home to share it with their family instead of simply dining in at the Middle Chamber.
“When we started, I was thinking that with only 30 lechon manok sold daily, I would have already approximated my salary at PNB,” he recalls. Soon, the Malaybalay store was selling 200 litson manok a day.
Nieto recalls the time when former president Gloria M. Arroyo was still a senator, her husband Mike Arroyo polished off two whole chickens in one sitting. “Kalami jud” (It’s so delicious) was a comment he would begin hearing from his customers as sales continued to soar.
It was during this time that his younger brother Peter, took notice of his brother’s success and decided to open a branch in Cagayan de Oro.
A  B. S. Agriculture major in Animal Husbandry from Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan), Peter
had just retired from his job as detailman from Unilab and began looking for other businesses to augment the family income from his first business delivering basic commodities on order from house-to-house using a motorized tricycle (motorela) he drove himself.
“Our first ever branch outlet was at the corner of Hayes and Corrales Ave fronting Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan) under the brand name “Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro” from the popular RMN radio drama “Ang Manok ni San Pedro”.  The first branch was a partnership between the two brothers which sourced its dressed chicken from Vitarich.
“Sales in our first branch were so-so but we had a hit with our second branch in Ozamiz where we priced down our Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro to only P90 vs. the P120 offered by competitors,” Nieto recalls.
By the time the third outlet opened in Iligan, the fledgling business had already attained sufficient volume to warrant a service truck.
Besides its wholesome taste, Nieto also identified their consistent use of aluminum foil to wrap their lechon manok as another reason why people continued to flock to their outlets in Cagayan de Oro , Iligan and Ozamiz.
“We were pioneers in the use of aluminum foil instead of banana leaves to wrap our litson manok,” Nieto said. “It’s a little more expensive but taste keeps better, and hygiene is important.”
Today, Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro has over 500 branches nationwide. The usual stall is only manned by one person who doubles as “litsonero” and cashier. There’s no franchise system to speak off, and the usual takers are relatives and friends.
From its humble beginnings with the “Middle Chamber” in Malaybalay City, Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro now boasts of vertically and horizontally integrated operations which include a  feed mill, ice plant, dressing plant, grower operations (commercial large scale and livelihood backyard through Anak Tering Foundation, dressed chicken (Manok Pinoy) and Fido Prito fried chicken in Manila, Cebu and Davao, all under the holding company Anakciano Inc. named in honor of their late father Daciano while Tering is named in honor of the family’s late mother Teresa.

Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro has indeed come a long way from its humble beginnings in a backyard lot in Malaybalay and from the way things are going, it’s going to travel further still.

2GO brings back Sea Sale for Higalaay Festival

Rolando Sudaria

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August 30, 2022

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2GO Travel, the Philippines’ premier sea travel provider, is bringing back its Sea Sale specifically for the Higalaay Festival, in which higalas can travel from Cagayan De Oro to Cebu vice versa for as low as P299.

Meanwhile, those who wish to travel to Manila may do so for as low as P599. 
Sale period runs until September 1 and is valid for voyages from October 1-11.
Higalas who want to bring with them local fruits such as marang, as well as other items, can take advantage of 2GO’s generous 50kg Baggage Allowance, regardless of the number of checked-in luggage.
“We have decided to bring back this sale specifically for Cagayan De Oro in thanksgiving for the support higalas have given 2GO Travel, especially since the launch of MV 2GO Maligaya and MV 2GO Masagana, which both sail to the City of Golden Friendship,” said Blessie Cruz, 2GO’s Group Head for Marketing.
“This promo is our way of helping Kagay-anons spread their spirit of friendship to the rest of the country,” she added.
Companies and groups can also arrange festival-like fun team buildings on 2GO vessels, particularly on MV 2GO Masagana and MV 2GO Maligaya. 
Both ships serve as unique and enjoyable MICE venues with facilities fit for gatherings with exclusive use of meeting rooms that have audio and video set-up and live entertainment during evening functions.  
2GO Travel is participating in the Higalaay Street Parade on Saturday (August 27) in support of Cagayan De Oro’s annual festival, which makes a comeback after a two-year break due to the pandemic.

Let’s Fly Juans More to Seoul and Southeast Asia

Rolando Sudaria

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August 30, 2022

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With international destinations easing travel requirements for tourists, many Filipinos are looking to book affordable flights for their next vacation.

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB) is at the forefront of providing low fares for everyJuan, both for international and domestic flights. And with 16 destinations in its international network now widely open for leisure travel, CEB is continuously ramping up its frequencies to give passengers more flight options.
“We look forward to fly more Juans, not only within the Philippines but also internationally. Many countries have eased travel requirements, and lifted the negative COVID-19 test result requirement. We believe the reopening of borders, coupled with CEB’s trademark low fares and continuous safety initiatives, will boost travel between the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region,” said Candice Iyog, CEB Vice President for Marketing & Customer Experience.
The airline also launches a special seat sale to encourage everyJuan to fly international, for less. Beginning today until August 25, 2022, seats to top international destinations will be up for grabs for as low as PHP 599 one-way base fare. Travel period is from October 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023.
Here are some destinations that are easy to fly to and for less via Cebu Pacific:
Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, Vietnam
Known as one of the most affordable countries to visit, Vietnam is a popular choice among travelers looking for a unique cultural and gastronomic adventure. There are a couple ways one can make this a reality.
In Ho Chi Minh, travelers can check out the stunning French architecture of Saigon, grab traditional Vietnamese food in District 1 (don’t forget the banh mi!), visit museums, and much more for less than $120 (around P6,000) on a weekend.
The capital city of Hanoi can also be explored in one weekend. The sprawling commercial city will lead tourists to hole-in-the-wall food joints in the Old Quarter and local bars around the city. They can also visit the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh Museum. All this for less than $100 (around P5,000).
CEB offers 4x weekly flights from Manila to Ho Chi Minh, and up to 4x weekly from Manila to Hanoi.
Bali and Jakarta, Indonesia
Bali is on every beach lover’s bucket list. Apart from its luxurious beach resorts, it’s well-known for its lush landscapes, surf spots, and ancient temples around the island. To get more bang for your buck, avail of tour packages for as low as P2,000 to explore Bali’s wildlife, cultural sites, and the must-see spots in Ubud. Booking a private van for small group trips is also a cost-efficient way to get around the island during your stay.
Jakarta also offers a variety of attractions just within the city. Whether you want to learn more about Indonesia’s history and culture at The National Museum, or just shop and sample cuisine in Central Jakarta – everything is within reach in this capital city.
CEB currently offers thrice weekly flights from Manila to Bali and Jakarta. By September, Manila to Bali flights will become a five-times-a-week service, and then 7x weekly by October 1 this year.  
Seoul, South Korea
Seoul has a lot of budget-friendly spots for visitors. The first thing they should check out are the wide selection of cheap, filling street food for snacks and meals to get them through the day. There are also many Instagram-worthy cafes around the city for a dose of coffee and boba.
There’s no shortage of cultural adventures either with museums charging affordable entrance fees, like the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art ($9 or around P500 for the permanent exhibition), which houses a collection of traditional and modern Korean art; and the Seoul Museum of Art (free entry).
CEB offers flights from Manila to Seoul 7x weekly, and from Cebu to Seoul up to 7x weekly.
Singapore
Singapore has a diverse cultural background that one can experience through tourist spots, food, and historical sites across the country. The city-state has a reputation for being pricey country but exploring it doesn’t have to cost an arm and leg as many popular scenic locations are open to the public, such as the Jewel Changi Airport Waterfall, Botanic Gardens, and Merlion Park. For food, one can find plenty of hawker centers that serve delicious and affordable meals. Don’t forget to try local laksa, satay, and char kway teow!
CEB flies from Manila to Singapore twice daily, while its Cebu to Singapore flights are thrice weekly.
Bangkok, Thailand
The bustling city of Bangkok is known for its vibrant street food culture, night markets, cultural sites, and a growing art scene. Tourists can avail of day tours to explore local markets (the Floating Market is a must-visit) and temples for around P1,500, depending on the package. They can also check out Bangkok Food Tours to immerse themselves into Thai cuisine.
CEB offers flights from Manila to Bangkok up to 7x weekly.
Let’s Fly Juans More and travel international for less with Cebu Pacific’s wide network coupled with guaranteed low fares. Passengers are advised to check travel requirements before boarding, and to ensure that their updated COVID-19 booster is reflected in their VaxCertPH certificates or BOQ yellow cards. Secure your trip with CEB TravelSure, and get rid of the anxiety over what might go wrong during your travels. For a minimal fee, get emergency medical treatment in case of an incident or sickness during travel, and personal accident insurance coverage of up to 2.5 million pesos.

Book your flights now at cebupacificair.com.

Globe bags UN SDG Award for ‘People’
in 1st SDG Awards in the Philippines

Technology

Rolando Sudaria

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August 30, 2022

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Globe, the country’s digital solutions provider, leveraged its strength in technology to keep its 8,000 employees safe, connected, and engaged during the pandemic. With this, Globe took home the first-ever United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) Awards under the People Category hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Philippines (UNGCP).

The Awards, which recognize companies that have showcased best practices in implementing the UN SDGs in their operations, recognized Globe for its outstanding contributions to people’s overall wellness.
The recognition affirms Globe’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 3, which promotes healthy lives and well-being for all, and SDG No. 9 on fostering innovation.
“It is with deep gratitude and thanks that we receive this award. The pandemic has taught us to maximize the power of technology to bridge connections and keep our employees together. This award inspires us to stay true to our commitment,” said Nico Bambao, Globe’s People Experience Director, during the virtual awards ceremonies held recently.
Globe immediately saw the need to support and enhance the physical and mental well-being of its workforce, especially during the lockdowns when people were forced to juggle responsibilities at home and at work.
With technology within its reach, Globe used the opportunity to develop internal digital solutions for employee communication and connection such as:
*       DUDE Bot – Digital Usher for Disaster and Emergencies, a Workplace chatbot designed to perform automated daily health checks and direct employees to relevant sources of information, links to healthcare partners, and direct contacts to the company’s COVID-19 Response Team for immediate support.
*        HopeChat – a 24/7 counseling platform co-developed with Australia-based Virtual Psychologist (VP) in July 2020 to help employees cope with the psychological impact of COVID-19.
*        GCheck – a self-assessment tool that determines if an employee is allowed to enter Globe premises for the day. Fit-to-work unlocks GAccess space features, while the latter triggers the HR COVID-19 team for support.
*        Wanda – a recognition chatbot that enables employees to send special e-Cards to one another to nurture Globe’s culture of recognition even while working apart.
By implementing these technologies, Globe was able to manage employees’ health remotely and when they needed to visit the office.
“Our employees and workforce are major factors in delivering uninterrupted services to Filipinos, especially during the pandemic so we had to keep them safe and healthy. We value our connections at work the way we value our customers,” said Bambao.
To learn more about Globe’s sustainability initiatives, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/sustainability.html.

Delectable coolers at Mel’s Halo-Halo and Snack Bar

Lifestyle

Mark Francisco

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August 30, 2022

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THERE are a lot of halo-halo offerings in various fastfood joints here in the Philippines but what makes halo-halo at Mel’s Halo-Halo and Snack Bar unique is its own in-house flavored ice.

When it comes to making their signature halo-halo, Mel’s Halo-Halo and Snack Bar doesn’t use commercial crushed or shaved ice.
They make their own. And they add flavor to it. And the mystery stops there because it’s actually a trade secret! So just simply enjoy it. Mel’s Halo-Halo and Snack Bar halo-halo comes in six flavors: signature, mais con yelo, mango tapioca, buko pandan, mango graham and avocado graham. The ingredients of the signature halo-halo aren’t a mystery though.
They are made of fresh mango, red gulaman, green gulaman, fresh buko, corn flakes and ube ice cream. And of course the flavored ice. Mel’s Halo-Halo and Snack Bar also sells milk tea, fruit tea, french fries, hot ramen and meals-to-go.
They are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day including Sundays at the corner of Tiano and Fernandez streets, this city.

Smart upskills tourism champions in Northern Mindanao

Rolando Sudaria

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August 30, 2022

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PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is boosting tourism initiatives of northern Mindanao provinces as restrictions ease and domestic travel starts to pick up.

Through the eBiznovation program, Smart conducted a social media marketing workshop for the officers of Department of Tourism Region 10 (DOT-10) to equip them with digital skills that will expand their reach and help jumpstart their local economy in the new normal.  
“PLDT and Smart enable tourism partners through technology and innovation, to help local destinations recover. Ultimately, this will provide more income opportunities for locals who depend on the travel and tourism industry for their livelihood,” shared Judee Caroline Chaves, Smart Mindanao Relations Head. 
DOT 10 Regional Director Marie Elaine Unchuan said, “We have been partnering with Smart because of our common advocacies in developing communities through tourism. Private sector participation is very important to promote and develop other unique destinations. And Smart plays a key role in enabling communities through technology and social media.”   
During the workshop, tourism officers from four provinces and seven cities in Northern Mindanao learned to create awesome content from Joie Cruz, Limitless Lab Founder and CEO. They also tried their hand at the popular online graphic design tool, Canva, to produce materials showcasing local destinations.
Bukidnon Provincial Tourism Officer Butch Anthony Melendez plans to share his newfound skills with his staff and colleagues from other offices in his province. “I have been using a different editing software for some time, but this is my first time using Canva. It is user-friendly and we can easily design brochures that promote the activities of the province,” he said.   
Smart Digital Communications Manager Eli Mendoza also shared different strategies on how to improve social media engagement and keep up with online trends.   
Iligan City Senior Operations Tourism Officer Shayma Daison said, “I learned so much about digital marketing. Everybody is online, and social media helps us reach more people not just within the country but also internationally.” 
Early this year, Smart also teamed up with DOT-10 for its #LimitlessAdventures campaign to encourage local content creators to promote Northern Mindanao destinations and cuisine. These initiatives that tap technology to promote local tourism are tucked under PLDT and Smart’s broader digital tourism program. PLDT and Smart leverage digital technologies to develop and improve the lives and livelihood of communities across the country.

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