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==[[Quirino News]]==
==[[Quirino News]]==
'''Org’n of development advocates, livelihood associates formed in Quirino'''
'''Quirino Tourism Council conducts roadside tree planting'''
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r02&id=64249
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r02&id=64869
*Wednesday, November 16, 2011
*Monday, November 21, 2011
:by  Thelma C. Bicarme
:by  Thelma C. Bicarme




CABARROGUIS, Quirino, Nov. 16 (PIA) -- Some beneficiaries and benefactors of the Quirino Livelihood for Everyone (Q-Life) recently formed an organization with the mission to complement the Q-LiFE programs through the operation of a poultry dressing plant, processing, packaging, marketing and distribution business.
CABARROGUIS, Quirino, Nov. 21 (PIA)--Around 300 fire tree seedlings were planted recently by the Provincial Tourism Council (PTC) headed by former congresswoman Maria Angela Cua from San Marcos of this municipality to Gamiz, Saguday.
Dante B. Tobias, elected president of the group known as the Development Advocates of Quirino and Livelihood Associates (DAQuiLA) said that the organization aims to uplift the living condition of the members in accordance with the conditions of the national development plans.
Provincial tourism officer Aurea V. Martinez said the roadside tree line plantation is one of the identified programs and projects in the Provincial Tourism Master Plan that was crafted during the term of then governor, now Congressman Dax Cua.
Tobias said the group shall enhance and defend the interest of its members for their mutual aid and protection by designing and undertaking activities for the benefit and welfare of its members and the organization, including housing, building and other projects not contrary to law.
The fire tree specie has been considered because its colorful orange flower will contribute to the roadside beautification of the national highway from Diffun to Nagtipunan added Martinez.
To further promote their development advocacies, they will coordinate and collaborate with government agencies and other rural workers organization for lawful undertakings.
The tree planting activity is also a contribution of the PTC to the national greening program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Joining Tobias in the roster of officers are: Louie P. de Vera, Vice President; Ditchie L. Gumih-o, secretary; Marvie E. Agustin, treasurer; Imelda Farinas, auditor; Rey Simodio, Public Relations officer; Alejandre Tobias, business manager and Rodel Urbano, conciliator.
Cong Dax Cua and his wife, Midy Cua, Gov Junie, PTC and RTC chair Ma. Angela Cua and the members of the PTC joined the activity which was participated also by the Provincial Natural Resources Office (PNREO), Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Education (DepEd), DENR, CENRO Diffun, Assessor’s Office, Bureau of Fire Protection, provincial warden’s office and the Quirino Polytechnic College.
The following were also elected as chairman of the different committees: Rodelio D. Diego, committee on membership and education; Anthony A. Paragoso, committee on finance and development; Rufino Dolojan, committee on audit and inventory and Eulogio Santiago, committee on elections.
Meantime, Gil Francia of the DENR said that another tree planting activity is scheduled on December 2, 2012 where the PTC targets to plant a total of 2,222 fire tree from San Antonio to Cajel in Diffun town. (TCB/PIA 2)
The board of directors are Dante Tobias, Anthony Paragoso, Reynaldo Somera, Dennis Maeng, Louie de Vera, Clemente Salvador, Jr. and Ben Guillermo. (TCB, PIA 2)


==Photo Gallery of Quirino, Philippines==
==Photo Gallery of Quirino, Philippines==