Author: Jan Andrei Abiel Apelo

City of Mati LGU, pinaigting ang pagpapatupad ng mga ordinansya laban COVID-19.

By Andrei Apelo

This story was published on wordpress.com on January 18, 2022, at 9:26 PM.

Patuloy ang Local Government Unit ng City of Mati sa kanilang widespread testing, vaccination, at ang mahigpit na pag implementa ng basic health protocols.

Base sa datos ng City of Mati LGU sa kanilang facebook page noong ika-22 ng Nobyembre, mayroon lamang 8 na aktibong kaso sa syudad at 3 naman ang gumaling sa naturang virus. Ayon kay City Health Office Head Dr. Ben Hur Catbagan Jr. sa Facebook Post ng City of Mati LGU noong Nobyembre 13, 2021, nasa 50% na ng 153,488 populasyon ang nabakunahan at kinakailangan ng dagdag 20% upang makamit ang herd immunity. Sunod-sunod ang pagbabakuna ng City of Mati LGU sa pamamagitan ng programang Resbakuna: Kauban sa Bida na nagbibigay ng incentives na bigas para mahikayat ang mga tao na magpabakuna.

Photo Credits: City of Mati LGU

Mahigpit rin ang mga barangay sa pagpapatupad ng City Ordinance no. 427 hinggil sa pagsusuot ng mask at social gatherings upang maiwasan ang local transmission. Ang mga guidelines sa ilalim ng ordinansya ay kaakibat na responsibilidad ng Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams (BHERTs) na nasa ilalim ng DILG memorandum no. 023.

Ayon naman kay April Kristine Delagua, isang Registered Nurse at City Epidemiologist Unit Nurse, nananatiling epektibo ang pagpapatupad ng mga health protocols sa syudad ng Mati dahil sa sistematikong paraan na IMT or Incident Management Team. Ang IMT kasama ng BHERTs, ang siyang nagpapakilos ng mga ordinansya upang mapigilan ang local transmission.

Nabigyan naman ng parangal ang City of Mati LGU ng Gawad Pook Award galing sa Department of the Interior and Local Government dahil sa mga mabubuting gawain o “good practices” sa gitna ng pandemya.

Sa kasalukuyan, nananatiling nasa Alert Level 2 ang buong syudad ng Mati kaya’t kontrolado pa rin ang mga tao nakakapasok sa mga establisyemento at mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang mga pagtitipon. Kaakibat nito ay ang pagsuot ng face mask, face shield, at ang physical distancing dahil sa health minimum standards.

Andrei Apelo is a freshmen student of BS Development Communication at the University of the Philippines – Los Banos.

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Make it Mati: Maganahay Ngadi!

“Maganahay ” is a mandayan term which means comfortable and satisfying. “Ngadi” means here (Place).

Objective/s:

After watching the AV plug, the viewers should be able to

  1. identify at least 2 tourist spot in Mati City, Davao Oriental.

Credits:

  • BACKGROUND MUSIC: Amidst – Drive
  • City of Mati LGU
  • Erwan Heusaff’s Vlog
  • Friends’ Random Vlog Clips

Para Saan? Para Kanino?

As a media writer and a development communication practitioner in the making, you have to identify what made you do your job and for who do you render your service. Being service-oriented is the most important quality you should have when writing information. Serve the people, be their vanguard of truth in a world full of disinformation and revisionism. In that way, your burning passion will serve as the foundation of your qualities as a media writer.

On the other hand, writing clearly and effectively is a skill that should be priorities by any media writer. If you can deliver your message clearly to your receiver and load them with accurate information, this indicates that you are an effective writer. Go back to the question “Para kanino?” we have to adjust our writing style to be understood by the general public. An effective communicator is an accomplished one.

Who is he?

The main character of his own story.

The stellar rule-breaker.

The eagle of the south.

Jan Andrei Abiel F. Apelo, also known as “Andrei/Andy,” is a 19-year-old BS Development Communication student at the University of the Philippines-Los Baños. He’s from Mati City, Davao Oriental, a booming city for tourism and known for its rich culture.

Andrei is part of various youth organizations in his City. He has been showing the spirit of volunteerism since 9th grade and exposed himself to the community. Youth empowerment and volunteerism have been his interests ever since up until today. He is also interested in Rap Music. Earlier last year, he started making his crafts in rap and slowly investing more time creating music. Now he’s also entering the field of journalism and applied as a writer trainee for Davao Oriental Tribune News.

As much as Andy was involved in socio-civic activities in his hometown, he’s not always the good son he seemed to be. Just like any teenager, he experienced the craziest thing he could; passing out of alcohol intoxication, skipping classes, and sneaking out of his room late at night. Even though Andy had his not-so-proudest moments, he still managed to pull it all back and recalibrate himself in favor of his dreams. He aspires to be a public servant one day in hopes of changing the system within.

The Coffin

It was the 30th of August when I woke up from a deep sleep. I haven’t had enough time to immerse myself in the bed since my grandmother passed away two days ago. It seems like we’re in the infinite space of a gloomy hue as we mourn for the death of our beloved.  

My phone was vibrating nonstop; I checked it out of annoyance–It was the unending message notification I kept receiving from my former roommate back in senior high school. I yawned as I unlocked my phone and rubbed my eyes off due to the blinding lights coming from the screen. 

“Check the website of UPLB, nag release na sila ng results sa appeal!!” He said. Oh, I filed an appeal for reconsideration for BS Development Communication at the University of the Philippines – Los Banos Campus. A lot of things happened within the past few weeks that I already forgot about my “recon” application. My mood automatically shifted from being dull to anxious real quick as I opened the website. 

Congratulations! You are offered admission to the BS Development Communication program this First Semester 2021-2021 

My heartbeat felt like a firework, and I hurriedly stormed into my mom’s room like a baking soda’s chemical reaction to vinegar. They were so happy for me, and I felt the pride and honor to be the first Iskolar ng Bayan in the family.

I got into my dream school with my dream course, the University of the Philippines Development Communication. Serve the country for the people. My patriotic self can’t help but feel the excitement as I embark on a new journey. This course will be essential to my endeavors in public service. 

Many have asked what Development Communication is and why I chose this course. Simply because the sole purpose of Devcom is in line with my passion–helping the general public. We utilize any medium of communication to uplift one’s community and amplify their voices. It is also about building a relationship with others as a foundation of their development. 

Aside from helping the poor and giving out services, our degree aims to empower you in order to empower other people. We are programmed to be the pillars of truth, justice, and loyalty for our countrymen. In this way, we could battle poverty, oppose injustices, and prejudice incompetence to have a better life. People long for good governance, complete access to information on technology, politics, human rights, and the enjoyment of excellent public service. Right, excellent public service. 

The moment I realized that I got into UP DevCom, I thought about my grandmother in the coffin. She could’ve lived if hospitals were equipped with sufficient medical supplies. She could’ve lived if the government had appropriately handled the pandemic. She could’ve lived if only there were people that would intensify our calls for better healthcare. 

As development communicators in training, I promise to leverage my knowledge and make sure people won’t suffer from the rotten system. Alleviate their tribulation and volume up their clamour just like what my late grandmother did. Our service as a watchdog and as a vanguard of society is crucial to improving our system. Her coffin reminds me of my purpose. I will not disappoint you, Mama Ting. 

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