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Farmers of Governor Generoso and San Isidro unite against Brontispa PDF Print E-mail

In the year 2004, Brontispa also known as coconut leaf beetle, an invasive pest affecting coconut and other ornamental species, a native in Indonesia was believed to be first introduced in the country, presumably via importation of ornamental palms. In a data provided by the Philippine Coconut Authority a total of 281 municipalities from 47 provinces and 11 regions are already infested with Brontispa and it appears that the infestation has already reached Governor Genoroso, Davao Oriental. Traces of infestations were seen in the five hectare coconut farm of Mr. Henry Dizon.

With this alarming situation, the Local Government Unit of Governor Generoso through its Community eCenter (CeC) and Farmer's Information Technology Services (FITS), Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO), Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), and Southern Mindanao Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (SMARRDEC) immediately held a one day forum to educate the coco-growers of Governor Generoso and San Isidro on how to prevent and on how to contain brontispa in the area so that it will not spread in the nearby areas and municipalities. Best ways on how to control the pests such as pruning, clean culture, proper disposal of infested coconut palms or parts and the use of fungi, Metarrhizium and Beauveria and the parasitoid Ascodes hispinarum were properly introduced to the farmers.

According to Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) the coconut industry in the country is one of the leading sectors of our agricultural economy. A total area of 3.26 million hectares (M ha) is devoted to coconut, making it as the major source of livelihood in 68 of the 70 provinces of the country. The Philippines has earned the niche as the top supplier of coconut products and by products in the world market contributing to estimated $ 800 million net foreign earnings to sustain the economic lives of some 3.5 million coconut farmers and their families.

 
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Women’s of Governor Generoso says TIME-OUT!

In celebration of the International Women’s Month of March, the Local Government Unit of Governor Generoso together with Barangay Women’s Association holds activities in honor of all the women in the municipality.

An estimated crowd of one thousand five hundred (1500) coming from twenty barangays of Governor Generoso graced the merriment to witness the spectacular modern dance showdown of seventeen competing groups who says TIME-OUT for a day of tiring household chores enlivened the event turning the municipal gymnasium jam-packed and piercing.

Dancers from Barangay Manuel Roxas wowed the jury and crowd with their synchronize chants and startling stunts as they hit the floor.

 

Decked out in flaming gold and black, dancers from Barangay Nangan earned whoops and praise for their skilled moves, remarkable facial expressions and colorful props

The art of showmanship and professionalism despite of wardrobe malfunction, the show must go on for the performers and pride of Barangay Chicote

Barangay Surop showed femininity in their floral pink skirts and white blouse, graceful movements and sweet smiles all through out their performance

The crowd goes crazy as Fifty-five years old Anastacia Buton the star dancer of Barangay Upper Tibanban showed the Govgenians the true spirit and confidence of a woman despite her age, she still grove with music as she jived along with the younger ones  in the tune of “BUDOTZ” music “gusto nako ipakita sa tanan nga bisan edaran nata, sayaw gihapon kay kaya pa man” (I want to show everyone that age won’t matter when it comes to dancing”) Buton shared during a short chitchat after their performance.

 
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World Malaria Day 2012

In a recent study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease is still endemic-constantly present in countries like China, Cambodia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, Solomon Islands, Vietnam, Vanuatu,  Laos and Philippines. The study also showed that the disease affects 216 million people across the world and kills about 655,000 each year. That is why the organization urged its member-countries to strengthen its proven and cost effective measures to fight Malaria and made an urgent call to mark Wednesday (April 25, 2012) as “World Malaria Day” with the theme “Sustain Gains. Save Lives. Invest in Malaria”


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LPRAT Formulates Anti-Poverty Plan

In accordance to Executive Order number 22 series of 2012 about 32 representatives coming from government and private sectors of twenty different barangays of the municipality of Governor Generoso gathered and participated in creating the expanded Local Poverty Reduction Action Team (LPRAT) recently held at the municipal gymnasium.

Mayor Vicente D. Orencia, the chairman of the team, reminded his members about the main goal of the activity that is to formulate effective three year Local Anti-Poverty Plan using the bottom up planning approach. Mayor Orencia further added to properly utilize the 14.6 million budget allocated by the national government for the municipality “tarungon ni nato og budget para dili masayang” (“lets work hand in hand and utilize the funds properly so all of our hardships wont be wasted”).

Bottom-up planning and budgeting is an approach in formulating a budget proposal of agencies, taking into serious consideration the development needs of the community with the participation of ordinary citizens in the locality.

After a two-day (March 21-22) action planning workshop, the Local Poverty Reduction Action Team (LPRAT) of Governor Generoso agreed to focus on the following issues:

1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.

2. Achieve universal primary education.

3. Promote gender equality and empower women.

4. Reduce child mortality.

5. Improve maternal health.

6. Combat HIV-AIDS and other infectious diseases.

7. Ensure environmental sustainability.

8. Develop global partnership for development.

Government agencies from the regional office such as the Department of Interior Local Governance (DILG), Department of Energy (DOE) and the Local Government Unit assisted the activity in partnership with the CSO, KALAHI-CIDSS staffs and LGU.Concerned agencies such as the Department of Agriculture(DA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR); Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR); Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Energy (DOE) were present as stakeholders.

Six hundred nine municipalities in the country will benefit the said project.

 
The right place to kick off the summer heat

Aside from the splendid and remarkable sights of the Parola (lighthouse), the stretch of pure white sand and the crystal clear blue waters of Cape San Agustin in Barangay Lavigan, Governor Generoso Davao Oriental, unknown to many in the country, the area is also a good site for beginner and novice surfers with its long coast line exposed to Davao Gulf and Pacific Ocean, surfing waves are present all year round.

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