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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Call for Help from Japan
Rina, a friend of mine from Japan posted this in her Facebook account on March 16. I am supporting this call.
Please forward / spread this message from Japan !!
Dear all Green activists around the world,
Hello this is Rina from RH2 Network (International NGO in Japan).
It's been 5 days since the magnitude 9.0 earthquake hit the Northern region of Japan, and we've seen many changes with the situation throughout these days.
The Japanese people are spending days without sufficient sleep and are nervous when the aftershocks and nuclear power plant situation will alleviate .
Everyday we are under an information overload about the current nuclear power plant situation and are left to pray for it to get better.
However, at the same time I feel that this is a clear case where people can make their voices heard and take concrete action that nuclear power is not the way to go.
I would like to take this opportunity to call for all Green activists and organizations around the world to take action for Japan and the world in making a movement towards the stop of nuclear power.
Please write a statement or carry out other actions then post it on your website or send it to electricity companies as well as energy officials in your country.
If it is possible, please translate it in Japanese so that we can collect it and present it to the Japanese people, government, and electricity companies when appropriate.
(I can also help translate into Japanese)
Please lend Japan a hand to overcome this and shift to more sustainable forms of energy as renewables. This is a challenge posed to the world.
Also, let us know if there is anything we can do to help with your actions or if you need any information.
Thank you so much, with hope and love from Japan.
--
Rina Ariizumi
Renewable Hydrogen Network rh2.org
Global RH2 Community Catalyst
Address:
Hakutsubo 202, 1-5-4 Hakusan
Bunkyou-ku, Tokyo 113-0001
Tel: (+81) 80-3364-4613
Mail : rna@rh2.org
Twitter: @rh2news
@ rna0101
Please forward / spread this message from Japan !!
Dear all Green activists around the world,
Hello this is Rina from RH2 Network (International NGO in Japan).
It's been 5 days since the magnitude 9.0 earthquake hit the Northern region of Japan, and we've seen many changes with the situation throughout these days.The Japanese people are spending days without sufficient sleep and are nervous when the aftershocks and nuclear power plant situation will alleviate .
Everyday we are under an information overload about the current nuclear power plant situation and are left to pray for it to get better.
However, at the same time I feel that this is a clear case where people can make their voices heard and take concrete action that nuclear power is not the way to go.
We can not predict earthquakes and the Tsunami, but we can prevent any further damage by refusing nuclear plants in Japan and in all over the world.
I would like to take this opportunity to call for all Green activists and organizations around the world to take action for Japan and the world in making a movement towards the stop of nuclear power.
Please write a statement or carry out other actions then post it on your website or send it to electricity companies as well as energy officials in your country.
If it is possible, please translate it in Japanese so that we can collect it and present it to the Japanese people, government, and electricity companies when appropriate.
(I can also help translate into Japanese)
Please lend Japan a hand to overcome this and shift to more sustainable forms of energy as renewables. This is a challenge posed to the world.
Also, let us know if there is anything we can do to help with your actions or if you need any information.
Thank you so much, with hope and love from Japan.
--
Rina Ariizumi
Renewable Hydrogen Network rh2.org
Global RH2 Community Catalyst
Address:
Hakutsubo 202, 1-5-4 Hakusan
Bunkyou-ku, Tokyo 113-0001
Tel: (+81) 80-3364-4613
Mail : rna@rh2.org
Twitter: @rh2news
@ rna0101
Monday, March 7, 2011
South Cotabato prepares bamboo industry
In support to Climate Change Adaptation Campaign and sustainable enterprise development, Governor Arthur Dodo Pingoy of South Cotabato issued Executive Order No. 5 creating the South Cotabato Provincial Bamboo Industry Development Council and finally the Institutionalization of the Kawayan Festival on February 15, 2011.
The Bamboo Council
The signing of EO 5 is in conjunction with the opening of the 2011 Kawayan Festival. Governor Arthur Pingoy said that the creation of the bamboo council is a step to harmonize all bamboo related efforts through convergence of all activities. “By way of creating a council, the bamboo industry in the Province will surely prosper”, he stressed. The signing of EO was also witnessed by RuMEPP Program Manager Jerry T. Clavesillas.
The Bamboo Council is composed of the following agencies: Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Education, TESDA, Department of Agricultiure (OPAG), Provincial Environment and Management Office (PEM), ProTech, Chamber of Commerce, and industry stakeholders/ associations (craft, furniture makers and bamboo growers).
Bamboo Forum and Industry Planning
Immediately after the public signing of EO 5, the members and stakeholders of Bamboo Council attended the Bamboo Forum and Industry Planning on February 16-18, 2011. The activity was supported by the Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Program (RuMEPP) and co-facilitated by the Provincial Environment and Management Office (PEMO). The activity crafted the five year Bamboo industry Development Plan of South Cotabato (2011-2016).
The forum also highlighted inputs and related strategies of agencies like TESDA, DBP, PENRO, OPAG, OPAG, DTI, DepEd, and PEMO. Executive Director Franklin Bunoan, of the CITC set the direction of the activity being the keynote speaker. Regional counterparts present during the activity were RD Ibrahim Guiamadel of DTI, Ma. Felicidad Guerrero represented NEDA, Dr. Bighani Manipula represented DENR, and PD Maisalam Macarimbang represented TESDA.
Kawayan Festival & Bamboo Industry Development
Bamboo crafters and furniture makers improve product
KORONADAL CITY--Thirty bamboo crafters and furniture makers gathered to improve bamboo-based products as the Province of South Cotabato celebrates 2011 Kawayan Festival.
From February 15-21, 2011, bamboo furniture makers showcased their skills on making bamboo furnitures through a “Living Showcase” competition cum product improvement mechanism. The products were displayed at the ProTech Center, Koronadal City South Cotabato. On the other hand, on February 16-18, 2011 some micro-entrepreneurs participated in the Provincial Bamboo Forum and Industry Planning Workshop at Fred Anne’s Food Haus, Koronadal City. The activity crafted the five year development plan of Bamboo industry in the Province of South Cotabato.
Meanwhile, a Training-workshop on Bamboo Novelty (Treatment, Finishing Techniques, and New Trends) was facilitated by the Cottage Industry Technology Center on March 1-3, 2011. As a post-Kawayan Festival Activity, this was supported by the Department of Science and Technology, ProTech Center and DTI-SC-RuMEPP.
In a message during the training, Governor Pingoy challenged the crafters to improve their products that will compete with other markets. PD Flora Gabunales of the DTI on the other hand affirms the commitment of RuMEPP in South Cotabato to develop the potentials of the bamboo industry in the Province
AIM-World Bank Mindanao Bridging Leaders Programmme (MBLP)
CLICK ON PIC FOR LINK: The overall objective of the program is to build a cadre of Bridging Leaders in Mindanao, who can address issues like peace, education, health, land conflicts, poverty, and poor local governance, among others. The MBLP is implemented by AIM Center for Bridging Leadership.
Bamboo Craft
South Cotabato is proud of its bamboo craft. Please call ProTech Center for orders: 083-228-9738 or DTI SC at 083-2282659
B'LAAN INDIGENOUS NITO PRODUCTS
Let's help B'laan Communities in Tampakan earn additional income by buying their products made of nito. Products include plates, baskets, hats, and others. Call directly the Municipal Agriculture Office of Tampakan at (083) 227-2902.
SWEET, SPICY AND CRUNCHY
Mommy Juling's Atsara of BKR Foods continue to increase productivity, hence increasing its job generation and income. On its launching of its expanded processing plant on Oct. 23, BKR reported that it has increase its production from 60 kgs a month in the late 2008 to 600 kgs a month in 2010. Mommy Juling's Atsara is available at Gaisano Mall, KCC Malls, ACE Centerpoint and other convenient store. See its processing plant at Bayan, Polomolok, South Cotabato. Rona Ortiz will be happy to hear and know from you through (+63) 0919-461-0152.
CORN HUSK NOVELTY ITEMS
Help protect environment, help our rural women and out-of-school youth from Surallah. Buy Novelty items for Christmas and any occasions (souvenirs and corporate giveaways) to Pag-Asa Youth Association of Centrala, Allah Valley Crafters Association and Neza's Novelty Items. Text or call (+63) 0917-347-0832.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS! CLEANSE TO A HEALTHY LIFE
Food supplements are never expensive and should never be. What we need now are 100% natural products (no synthetic materials or foreign bodies and no artificial preservatives added). For Jong Bajunaid of Tupi, South Cotabato helping others is very important. Her advocacy of natural healing and remembering old ways of healing and bring that to present scenario is never old. Buy mangosteen tonic, papaya cider, and coco-papaya vinegar from JNB Industries in Tupi, South Cotabato. Mam Jong will be happy to share her knowledge on the wonders of natural healing. She is a Gawad-Saka Awardee (farmer-scientist). You can reach her through (+63) 0916-795-3154.
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