Turnover of Village Type Corn on Cob Dryer

Last October 19, 2012 the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 12 had a turn over and blessing ceremony of one unit Village Type Corn on Cob Dryer to farm growers of Purok Cabuay, Barangay Sinawal, General Santos City.

 

corn on cob dryer

The farmers where challenged to use the facility with care and continuously maintain it in order to provide development to farmers profit and satisfaction.

The DA with the support of the Local Government of General Santos City hopes that it could help the government's program on food staple sufficiency as well as the income growth and progress of the farmers.
 

City Councilor Ed Leyson IV with the farmer-growers of Brgy. Sinawal

Councilors Ed Leyson IV, Ric Atendido, Brgy. Sinawal Captain Dominador Lozano,
former City Councilor Minda Atendido with DA representative

For the farmer-growers of Barangay Sinawal, it is really a big help and a dream come true because it will help solve their problems regarding the production of quality corn seeds. The village type corn on cob dryer is not only for the farmers of Barangay Sinawal but it will also cater nearby barangays within the city of General Santos.

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Lola Techie ng Bayan visited GenSan

Who would have thought that the country's most sought after grandma would come and visit General Santos City? An effective spokesperson in the field of advertising one of the country's biggest telecom company - BayanTel. Lola Techie as everyone would prefer to call her since her appearance in the famous humorous TV commercial triggers almost every watcher thus creating more users.

Honorable City Kagawads Ed Leyson IV, Nep Natividad and Beth Bagonoc with the lolo's and lola's of Gensan

In its mission to continue publicize its famous "Teach Lola Advocacy Campaign" that is equipped to encourage the older generation to make wave and connect with the new internet generation by learning basic computer skills that will eventually get them connected to the world via the World Wide Web (WWW).

Another objective of the campaign is to push the new generation particularly the young ones to teach their older parents and grandparents how to use these new technology and throughout the course help revive their relationship with their loved ones.

According to the Bayan's head of sales for Mindanao Region, the company have chosen to tie up with the City Mayor's Office particularly with this project because of their shared vision of continuous development with the use of technology mainly for the senior citizens of GenSan.

Kagawad Eduardo Leyson IV congratulated one of the graduates of the program

Kagawad Eddie Leyson IV exchanged ideas with techie lolo of Gensan

the not so older generation with the lolo and lola techies of Gensan

During the culmination program held at the Atrium of Robinson' Place which was organized by SHEEP Computer Literacy Program and the OSCA with the theme "Lola Techie Salutes the Generals". Lola Techie, as the inspirational speaker told the graduating lolo and lola techie to continue learning by the way of familiarizing the use of computers as a medium of communication.

Chair on Committee on Women and Social Services, Kag. Nep Natividad shared her words of encouragement for the lolo and lola techies

Lola Techie as one of the guest speakers led by City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio

Lola Techie mentioned Bayan and LGU Gensan for their untiring commitment in helping majority of the population - the senior citizens to be part of the fast growing technology and be useful and productive in their own little way.

Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio spearheaded the list of guest speakers

giving of certificates to the graduates

Hon. Darlene Magnolia R. Antonino-Custodio led the awarding of certificate of completion to more than 100 participants who have undergone the 3-day workshop. The highlight not only focused on the culmination activity but also during the turn over of 5 brand new computer units from the City Mayor's Office and internet connection from Bayan.

The computers will be used to offer free training on basic computer operations and the use of Facebook to all interested senior citizens in the city. The event didn't end without showcasing the launching of the official homepage of the senior citizens. The said webpage was originally developed by the hardworking crew of SHEEP-CLP composed of consultants and trainers specialized in information technology. The website will act as the portal the Office of Senior Citizens Affair-Gensan presenting the past, present and future milestones of the senior citizens of the city.

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Rice Loan Program

The National Food Authority (NFA) has offered the Local Government Unit of General Santos a Rice Loan Program for relief operations and in preparation of disaster. Last March 19, 2012 the Committee on Food & Agriculture chaired by Hon. Eduardo D. Leyson IV headed the committee hearing held at the Learning Resource Center, SP Building, this City.

The committee discussed the proposed MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) TO BE ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE NATIONAL FOOD AUTHORITY (NFA) AND THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY IN REGARD TO THE PURCHASE OF RICE ON CREDIT FOR RELIEF OPERATIONS AND FOR STOCKPILING IN PREPARATION OF EVENTUALITIES/EMERGENCIES.

During the hearing, Mr. Dionisio B. Hectin, Jr. of the NFA said that with this MOA the rate per kilo of rice is P27.00 but the city could have an option which is through direct purchase with a lower price of P25.00. The committee also learned that there are 157,000 sacks of rice at the warehouse that may last until October 2012.

Rice purchased on credit offered to LGU of GenSan are only for the following purposes:

1. for relief operations whenever a state of calamity is declared in the locality
2. for stockpiling in preparation of eventualities/emergencies that may occur at any given time.

The government requested NFA through this MOA to allow them to purchase rice on credit in order to restore, rehabilitate, reconstruct the damage caused by the disaster to the affected families and infrastructures.

With no more further questions during the said hearing, the chairperson, Hon. Eduardo D. Leyson IV approved the proposed MOA on committee level and manifested that the MOA be scheduled for urgency on the next regular session.

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AgriMach 2011 in GenSan

Although this post may seem too late, what matters most is that this activity has been presented through the site of Hon. Eduardo D. Leyson IV.

Last September 20-21, 2011 the Department of Agriculture hosted a road show specifically for agricultural machinery and equipment used in farms to boost mechanization in the country. Themed as "AgriMach2011", different suppliers, dealers and importers both local and foreign showcased their farm machinery and equipment.

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