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Briefly Hydro power source AGUSAN del Sur – One of the biggest rivers in the Caraga region is being eyed a potential source of hydro power that would help stabilize electric supply here by 2017. In a presentation before the Agusan del Sur Environment and Sustainable Development Council (ASESDC), project proponents Equi-Parco Construction Co. and Sibagat Global Hydro said that they had already commenced preparations to undertake the construction of a hydro-power plant that would be powered by the strong current of Awa River along Sibagat town. According to the two firms’ engineers, the planned hydropower plant has the potential to generate 20 megawatts of electricity. These two electric power companies have explored Awa River from Managong Falls in Barangay Padiay, Sibagat town, this province.
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RID operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has completed the installation of the P988-million transmission project that would ensure supply reliability in Mindanao.
In a press statement, NGCP said the 230-kiloVolt (kV) line t hat t ravers es t he northern and southern parts of Mindanao has just been energized. The 213-circuit kilometerlong line from Villanueva, Misamis Oriental to Maramag, Bukidnon is part of the second stage of new 230kV Mindanao Transmission Backbone Project. NGCP statement said the P988-million KirahonMaramag 230-kV line is a high-voltage transmission
facility which provides a vital link between North Mindanao, where existing power plants are, and South Mindanao, where the load or demand in the region is foreseen to increase. It traverses two provinces and eight municipalities. The project aims to increase NGCP’s transmission capacity in Mindanao from 138kV to 230 kV, thereby providing additional corridor for the transmission of power supply from the Agus and supply/PAGE 7
Education summit MARAWI City -- Twenty mayors in different municipalities in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) are proposing the conduct of a summit to help improve the quality and professionalize education system in the region. The mayors made the proposal in a meeting last week with ARMM governor Mujiv Hataman and Education Regional Secretary Jamar Kulayan, which was facilitated by Synergeia, “a coalition of individuals, institutions, and organizations working to improve the quality of basic education.” The summit is expected to bring together officials in the region’s Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units and members of civil society groups to highlight innovations and best practices and address the role every stakeholder in the field of education.
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DREAMWEAVERS. T’boli women weave T’nalak, which is made of abaca fibers, in Barangay Lamdadalag, Lake Sebu South Cotabato. The T’boli weavers said the patterns of the T’nalak cloth are formed in their dreams. mindanews photo by keith bacongco
NorMin SMEs learn export 101 By JASPER MARIE OBLINA-RUCAT, Contributor
THE Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in northern Mindanao learn that before exporting, products should be ready and buyers abroad should be scrutinized.
Priest urges gov’t to rethink policy on mining, monocrop plantations in Bukidnon By WALTER I. BALANE, MindaNews
MALAYBALAY City – On the 23rd death anniversary of a Bukidnon priest killed for his environmental advocacy, a priest here urged the government to rethink its policy of allowing mining and monocrop plantations in the province, considering that it is considered as a watershed area. “Let’s rethink our land use management in Bukidnon. It seems that the framework
that Bukidnon is a watershed seems yet to sink in,” said Fr. Rey Raluto, dean of studies of St. Vianney Seminary, d u r i n g t o d a y ’s f o r u m attended by coordinators and representatives of ecological desks from around the diocese. “If w e re a l l y t h i n k B u k i d n on i s i n d e e d a watershed province, we should not just easily allow priest/PAGE 7
The Export Marketing B u re au ( E M B ) of t h e Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) during their two day Philippine Export Competitiveness Seminar in
the city revealed that a lot of complaints raised to them are result of either importer’s claiming of defective products from exporters or exporters complaining of non-payment of balance shipped to importers. sme/PAGE 7
Nissan launches All New Nissan X-Trail By CHENG ORDONEZ Associate Editor
CEBU City — After its successful national launch in t he 5t h Phi lippine International Motorshow ( P I M S ) , t h e A l l Ne w Nissan X-Trail is making its remarkable debut in the Visayas and Mindanao region. Style and muscle met in the form of the All New Nissan X-Trail, this testosteronedriven machine has been well received during its regional launch in the Queen City of the South ahead of its much anticipated release this month.
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Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama (extreme left) and entourage, join Nissan executives, Mr. Antonio Zara (3rd from left), president and managing director of Nissan Philippines, Inc., and Mr. SJ Huh (3rd from right), general manager of NPI, during the launching of the all-new Nissan X-Trail on October 16, 2014, at the Northwing of SM Mall, Cebu City. photo by cheng ordoñez
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E conomy 2 Wise use of electricity lowers TESDA allots P32M for electric bills, says DTI tech-voc courses in CDO Best in Business and Economic Reporting
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OZAMIZ City – Even the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) does not know if there is a chance to lower the rates of electricity per kilowatt/hour. This was the comment of p rov i n c i a l d i re c t or Delia M. Ayano of DTIMisamis Occidental, when
asked by the media of the Misamis Occidental Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MOELCI) 2 will lower their electricity rates. However, she said that the only way to lower electric bills is to use electricity wisely like in the use of lights, during bills/PAGE 7
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MORE than P32 million is allotted to Cagayan de Oro for technical vocational (techvoc) courses and programs this year. This was revealed by Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) Secretar y Joel Villanueva during his recent visit in the city for the Shoot Your Dreams advocac y with Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) legends. He said TESDA is for JOBS, for transforming lives. There are already 302,000 students enrolled in TESDA courses. Meanwhile 15 courses are free and seven courses that may be downloaded online. S ec. Villanueva emphasized that they are
strengthening community based interventions and even online means to reach out and present programs of the government to alleviate poverty. He added that they wish citizens to be productive. Even retirees may apply. Dreams are not impossible, he said. A number of people have already improved their lives because of availing TESDA’s courses. He cited a man named Rey Caseres, a graduate of automotive mechanic in TESDA who is now in Perth, Australia and earning P200,000 per month. In terms of emerging industries, Sec. Villanueva said that there is a great demand in the Information Te chnolog y - Business
Process Outsourcing (ITBPO) sector particularly the call center agents, 2D, 3D animators among others. The advantage of getting a National Certificate (NC) from TESDA is that it is recognized internationally. Sec. Villanueva explained that TESDA is International Organization for St a n d a r d i z at i o n ( I S O ) certified. With the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) integration in 2015, they have aligned, upgraded new curriculum and are confident that graduates can compete with other South East Asian nations.
Further, with regards to skills development to be implemented in the last two years of the Department of Education’s K to 12 program, graduates will not only get a diploma but receive TESDA certificates as well when they graduate. Sec. Villanueva said this is to allow students to work in the skilled sector after graduation. The advocacy was summed up in an exhibition game between team TRABAHO of S ec. Villanueva and team Specialista of mayor Oscar Moreno at the Xavier University Gym. (JMOR/ PIA10)
HS students right age to be empowered consumers: DTI HIGH school students are about the right age to learn consumer rights. This according to Ma. Eliza A. Pabillore, provincial director of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Oriental during a Provincial Quiz Bee recently held in the city in celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month. “An educated consumer
is an empowered consumer,” said Pabillore. Pabillore said that if we know our rights and responsibilities as consumers, then we would know what to demand for and what to do in case we are faced with certain violation of our rights. She said that we have to start early and that high school level is the right age for dti/PAGE 7
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Bread and Butter
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hink a minute…There was a baker who bought his butter from a local farmer. One day the baker decided to weigh the butter. He was surprised that the farmer had been giving him less butter but still charging him the same price. The baker got very angry! He told the farmer he was a dishonest crook and took him to court. In court the judge asked the farmer: “Do you have measuring weights and scales? The farmer answered no. So the judge asked: “Then how do you weigh the pound of butter you sell to the baker?” The farmer said: “When the baker started buying butter from me I wanted to help him too, so I started buying his bread for my family. Since then I’ve been using the baker’s 1-pound loaf of bread as the weight to measure my butter. So if the weight of the butter is wrong, that means the baker has been dishonest and selling less than a full pound loaf of bread to me!” Many of us are quick to see the faults and wrongs of others, but we’re slow to see and admit our own. In fact, many times we draw attention to other people’s problems and faults precisely because we don’t want to face
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our own. We think we’re wise experts at knowing what’s wrong with everyone else, yet we’re completely blind to our own weaknesses and character flaws. But even if that other person does have something wrong with them, our own wrong of judging them can be even worse than what we’re judging them for! This is why Jesus Christ warned us that we will end up being judged by the same judgment we made on someone else! But if we will honestly admit to Jesus what’s wrong with our own character and way of living, Jesus will forgive us and give us His inner power. He can start fixing and changing our heart, so we’ll be free to genuinely love others instead of looking for their faults. Just Think a Minute…
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No LGU Employees Should Work in Comelec Field Offices? Why?
arty-list lawmakers are insisting that employees of local government units (LGUs) should be prohibited from performing electionrelated duties in the Commission on Elections field offices. It is because they want to ensure and preserve the integrity and independence of the Comelec. It is reasonable to admit the necessity of providing additional personnel to the Comelec in order to prevent the impairment of the capabilities and outputs of the field offices that will be affected by the prohibition, but casual or regular employees of Local Government Units (LGUs) must not be considered to
editorial perform office functions in Comelec field offices. This is because of patronage politics. Comelec Resolution No. 06-0257 promulgated on March 14, 2006 absolutely prohibited employees of LGUs from performing election duties. However, they said, the Commission revoked the mentioned Resolution when it promulgated Resolution No. 06-0835 on August 9, 2006 which allowed casual and regular employees of LGUs to perform clerical/ maintenance functions in the agency’s field offices.
R e s o l u t i o n No. 0 6 0835 clearly undermines the independence of the Commission as mandated by the Constitution. The 1987 Constitution prescribes that the Comelec should be an independent Constitutional body tasked, among others, to enforce and administer all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of an election, plebiscite, initiative, referendum, and recall. But Comelec again revoked Resolution No. 060835 after it promulgated Minute Resolution No. 09-
0333 on June 9, 2009 that prohibited casual and regular employees in Comelec field offices. Although it is comforting to know that LGU employees are once again prohibited from performing office functions in Comelec field offices, it can be noted that the Commission may once again reinstate the assailed p ol i c y an d j e op ard i z e, yet again, the integrity and independence of the Commission. It i s t h e C om e l e c Chairperson who shall issue the necessary guidelines in the selection, recruitment, and hiring of personnel, and the nature and scope of their functions, as proposed. It is needed.
Battles That Changed The Course Of History
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oday, October 20, marks the 70th anniversary of MacArthur’s landing at Leyte. The Battle of Leyte was the start of a US land offensive to recapture the Philippines and to end the 3-year Japanese occupation. US Forces landed in three points in Leyte.The most publicized of these landings took place in Red Beach, in Palo. After hours of continuous bombardment of Jap an e s e p o s it i ons , MacArthur waded ashore. Among the landing party were President Sergio Osmena and General Carlos P Romulo. It was on Red Beach where MacArther announced : “People of the Philippines, I have returned! By the grace of Almighty God, our forces stand again on Philippine soil.” On A-Day, Japanese resistance was relatively light and elements of the US 6th Army were able to advance 6 miles. But as US soldiers moved farther inland, they met with heavy resistance from reinforced Japanese troops. US troops had to overcome “fanatical but futile resistance from Japanese, fighting out of spider holes, who placed stachel charges on the hulls of American tanks.” “Using flame throwers, hand grenades, rifles and bayonets, US troops scratched out daily advances measured in yards…. and in five days of fighting US troops advanced less than a mile.” It took the US troops until around New Year’s Eve of 1944 - or more than two months - to completely retake Leyte. As this happened, another very important battle (or battles) took place at sea between October 23 and October 26, 1944. The Battle of Leyte Gulf actually consisted of several naval and aerial engagements over a wide area. Heavy fighting took place in Palawan Passage, the Sibuyan Sea, Surigao
Strait, off Cape Engano and off Samar. The Imperial Japanese Nav y (IJN) t hre w in everything it got in a desperate attempt to prevent or at least slow down MacArthur by attempting to destroy the US ships that had participated in the Leyte landing. The Japanese realized that if they lost Leyte, they would inevitably lose the Philippines. Japan would then lose control of the vital sea lanes that connected the Japanese mainland to its sources of war materials. The IJN sent into battle 3 naval groups consisting of a Central Force, a Southern Force and a Northern Force. Aside from their carrierbased planes, the IJN also had the support of land-based aircraft from Luzon. The C entral Force was to attack Leyte via Sibuyan thence through San Bernardino Strait. The Southern Force was to come in via Surigao Strait. The Northern Force was to serve as decoy to draw the US 7th Fleet up north away from the battle area, leaving San Bernardino Strait unguarded. Facing the IJN were the US Third Fleet (which, a few days earlier, offloaded MacArthur’s forces in the beaches of Leyte) and the US Seventh Fleet. I sought the insights of Congressman Roy Golez, who as a young naval cadet in Annapolis, closely studied and analyzed the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Golez graduated with the USNA Class of 1970. He left the Navy early but reached the rank of Navy Captain in record time of less than 14 years from graduation. A younger brother Ferdinand, PMA Class of 1976, served as Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy during the term of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Golez described the Battle of Leyte Gulf “as the greatest battle in naval
history in terms of number of admirals engaged in battle, number, types and firepower of the warships and aircraft involved, naval strategy and tactics employed, number of personnel in harms way and the vastness of the geography traversed by the men of war that did battle. “The biggest aircraft carriers of that era were there. Hundreds of aircraft attacked again and again. One fleet ‘crossed the T’ of another fleet with deadly results. “One of the two largest battleships in human history was sunk. “One admiral (Japanese) sortied unflinchingly to his sure death while another admiral (Japanese) executed a brilliant maneuver and was just minutes away from reaching and destroying MacArthur’s landing force but flinched and retreated at the last moment. (Parentheses supplied.) “And another admiral (US) , hailed as one of the greatest admirals of the war at that point, took the bait of another brilliant admiral (Japanese) resulting in loss of ships and men. (Parentheses supplied.) “And finally it was here where several battleships sunk in Pearl Harbor, later refloated, took their revenge.” Golez also noted that “it was an epic battle that has been writen in numerous books, some very recent in spite of the decades that passed. The Battle consisted of several sub-battles each of which can be and has been the subject of a good naval history book: Palawan Passage; the Sibuyan Sea; Surigao Strait; Sea off Samar; Cape Engaño.” Golez summed up: “Naval historians and analysts are unanimous in saying that this kind of battle, using similar doctrines, strategy and tactics will never happen again since the machines and ways of war have radically changed. But it will remain engraved in the annals of history for
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naval strategists to study and replay with awe.” If I may must add this little footnote to Golez’ assessment, it was also in the Battle of Leyte Gulf that the Japanese forces first used Kamikaze tactics with devastating results. On October 25,1944, the Kamikaze Special Attack Force carried out its first mission. One of the US casualties was the carrier USS St. Lo. A Kamikaze pilot plowed into its flight deck, causing fires that resulted in the bomb magazine exploding, sinking the carrier. In two days, the Kamikazes inflicted varying degrees of damage on seven US carriers and 40 other ships. Despite the Japanese heroics, however, the Battle of Leyte Gulf ended disastrously for the Imperial Japanese Navy. The Japanese lost 26 front-line warships (against the US Navy’s loss of 6 frontline warships.) Japanese losses included the Mushashi, one of the two biggest battleships built in WWII. In the air, the results were just as lopsided. Carrier-based US planes outgunned the Japanese almost 10 to 1. What was left of the Japanese fleet limped home to Japan or nearby bases for repairs. After the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the Imperial Japanese Navy ceased to function as an effective fighting force. For feedback, email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com.
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CEBU Pacific (CEB) on Friday announced that it is increasing its flight frequency to Hong Kong following the new air services agreement between the Philippines and the Chinese territory. In a statement, CEB Vice President for Corporate Affairs Atty. Jorenz Tanada said they have submitted request for seat entitlements with the Civil Aeronautics B oard (CAB) after the Philippines and Hong Kong signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on air services, expanding the capacity between Manila and Hong Kong from 15,000 seats per week to 30,000. “CEB will request for additional seat entitlements to allow us to upgrade and increase our existing daily Airbus A320 services to Hong Kong,” Tanada said. Currently, CEB operates seven daily flights to Hong Kong from Manila, Cebu, Clark and Iloilo. “The increase in air rights will allow CEB to add flights to Hong Kong, in support of the Department of Tourism’s Visit Philippines program
in 2015. We look forward to serving even more of our kababayans in Hong Kong and their families back home,” Tanada added. According to CAB executive director Carmelo Arcilla, the Philippines and Hong Kong likewise agreed on unlimited capacity in all international airports in the Philippines outside Manila, rep e a ling t he pre vious agreement that only allowed 4,300 seats per week to Clark. “It is hoped that the new agreement will usher in a new era of growth in the bilateral aviation relationship between the Philippines and Hong Kong, especially that the irritants that stood in the way of growth have simmered down,” Arcilla said. Ap ar t f rom Hong Kong, the Philippines have concluded air negotiations with Ethiopia, South Africa, Macau, Canada, Myanmar, New Zealand, Singapore and France this year. The air negotiations are part of the Aquino Administration’s open skies policy, which aims to increase tourist arrivals.
EDC bags new contracts for solar, wind projects ENERGY Development Corp (EDC) has secured seven new contracts from the government for the development of solar and wind projects. In a d i s cl o su re to t h e P h i l ippi n e St o c k Exchange, Lopez-owned EDC said it received one solar energ y ser vice contract and six wind energy service contracts from the Department of Energy (DOE). EDC’s solar project involves an unrated facility to be put up in Burgos, Ilocos Sur where t h e c o mp a ny i s a l s o building an 150-megawatt (MW) wind farm.
The company’s new wind contracts are for the development of wind farms in Batad and San Dionisio in Iloilo and Capiz, respectively ; C oncepcion in Iloilo; Matnog and Magdalena in Sorsogon; and Manapla and C a d i z i n Ne g ro s Occidental. ED C is the world’s largest integrated ge ot h e r m a l pro du c e r and one of the leading renewable energy companies in the Philippines with a portfolio of 1,150 MW of geothermal, and 132 MW of hydroelectric power generation.
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the first telco in the country to bundle travel insurance with a roaming service. Wi t h a Tr a v e l C a r e insurance package, customers get up to P200,000 worth of protection from travel inconveniences like delayed or cancelled flights, lost or damaged luggage, as well as accidental death or medical emergencies. “In this day and age where Internet connection and social media are part of one’s travel essentials, we find it fitting to expand the
coverage of our default data roaming rate of P599 per day and benefit more users as they travel abroad for business or pleasure. With Globe and our worldwidest data roaming network, customers can enjoy all-they-want Internet access without the fear of bill shock,” said Coco Domingo, Globe vice president for Platinum Business and Roaming. The P599 flat rate for postpaid customers ensures access to data roaming for 24 hours upon initial use, without the need to register
to other promos. It no longer requires memorizing registration keywords, taking note of multiple data roaming rates, or tracking different time zones to avail of the best offers. By simply turning on data roaming, customers will automatically be connected to a Globe partner carrier at their current destination. Globe customers can now enjoy 24 hours of data roaming at only P599 in the following countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, globe/PAGE 7
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arah Geronimo will be in the City of Golden Friendship on October 25 as part of her “Perfectly Imperfect” album tour and buyers of her newest album get a chance to get an entry pass to Meet and Greet the Pop Princess in Person. With over a million albums sold in the music industry and three Box-Office Queen titles, Sarah is acknowledged by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts as a Goodwill Ambassadress for Music in 2013. She was also elevated into an Anak TV Seal Hall of Famer in the same year subsequent to consecutive honors from the organization for the past decade. She currently serves as a coach for The Voice of the Philippines and its follow-up The Voice Kids. For those wanting take a chance to win an Entry Pass to Meet & Greet Sarah, simply buy her “Perfectly Imperfect” Album (sold at the day of event) and you will be entitled to one(1) seat. Special Invites will also be entertained on a “First come, First served” basis for VIPnoy Card Holders, BPI Amore Card Holders, Person’s With Disability (PWD) and Senior Citizens. All seats are on a first come, first served basis and All seats are on a first-come, first-served basis and tickets may be claimed on the day of the event at the registration booth on the day of the event, Friday, October 25, 2014
Primavera brings investment opportunities to Camiguin
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agayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental (October 14, 2014) – Attention Camiguinons! Are you looking for investments that promote sustainable development and green living? Primavera Residences offers the first and only eco-friendly investment opportunity in Northern Mindanao. With the approaching Lanzones Festival, Primavera Residences invites investors to its project presentation on October 23, Wednesday, 9 a.m. at La Isla Cocina Restaurant in Mambajao, Camiguin. Tagged as the ‘Island Born of Fire’, Camiguin remains humble of its abundant, refreshing and marvelous tourist sites. “Camiguin Island is just few hours away from Cagayan de Oro and it’s a perfect location to start and create a dynamic relationship between provinces. We want to create partnerships with the active business sectors in the island since Primavera Residences is a good earning investment,” Gladys Magadan-Echano, ITPI VP for Sales, expressed. Primavera Residences’ developer, Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation (ITPI), an Italian-Filipino real estate firm, has been locally and internationally recognized for its green architecture and design which brought the company’s CEO and architect to represent the Philippines in this year’s World Architecture Festival in Singapore. “The island is one of the Philippines’ most visited tourist destinations – a haven of nature lovers. We believe that there is a strong market in the island and we want to penetrate this market,”
Echano said. Camiguin, an island of opportunities The country’s premier green building offers guests a chance to avail of Primavera Residences’ OCTOBER FEVER promo that entitles buyers to get savings of up to P100,000. This month of October, the few remaining units at Primavera Residences Towers 1 & 2 will be equipped with a FREE kitchen modular system. “Camiguin is known for its rich natural resources. Nature preservation has always been its top priority in promoting their island. The province of Camiguin and Primavera Residences have the same advocacy that we actively promote,” Echano added. Equipped with energy-saving features, the green building boasts of its cantilevers that protect the units from direct sunlight, thereby reducing temperature inside the building, and an indoor courtyard that maximizes the natural ventilation and lighting in the area. Solar panels will be installed at the rooftop by June 2015 to power the building’s common areas. The green building is also designed to withstand earthquakes and extreme weather conditions. “With a safe and secure environment and a perfect location with a majestic view of the city, it is indeed a good earning investment. Italpinas has always been in the same page of what Camiguin has to offer and we want to start working hand-inhand with them. This is just the beginning of a long-term partnership,” Echano declared. For inquiries about Primavera Residences, visit www.primaveraresidences.com or call (088) 880-5002 or 0917-794-2221.
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Pulangi hydro facilities, which accounts for the bulk of power supply in Mindanao. “The southern part of Mindanao, particularly the SOCSARGEN area and Davao, is the load center of the island since it is also a center for commerce. NGCP needs to ensure that the power generated from the north is transmitted reliably to SOCSARGEN and Davao, especially during summer season. The Kirahon-Maramag line and the new Mindanao Transmission Backbone will ensure that the supply is fully dispatched to meet the demand in the south,” Henry Sy, Jr., NGCP president and chief executive officer, said. The Southeast and Southwest areas of Mindanao currently comprise 49 percent of the whole Mindanao power demand. NGCP is a privately owned corporation in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the country’s power grid. It transmits high-voltage electricity through “power superhighways” that include the interconnected system of transmission lines, towers, substations, and related assets. The consortium holds the 25year concession contract to operate the country’s power transmission network and is comprised of Monte Oro Grid Resources Corp, led by Sy; Calaca High Power Corp, led by Robert Coyiuto, Jr.; and the State Grid Corp of China as technical partner.
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Sonia L. Rodriguez, division chief in Export Assistance and Business Matching Division said that it is important that before shipping goods outside the country, there must be a written contract or agreement signed by the two parties regarding terms of transaction. She said this is important so that if there will be complaints or breach of contract, an exporter or importer will have a hard document as evidence. Further, she explained that part of the process is investigation of your would-be buyer. The exporter must know well his or her buyer and investigate his or her background. Meanwhile Magdalena Cortez, EMB Mediation Officer in the Export Assistance and Business Matching Division explained the export procedures. She said that an exporter must be registered in the Client Profile Registration System (CPRS) because export declaration is filled up online. However, for first time exporters, they need to go to Philexport in their regions. Accreditation of exporters has requirements particularly export performance, audited Financial Statements (FS) from last year and bank certification to verify that the exporter has had inward remittances. After having CPRS approved, exporter may now go to shipping/ airline office to get schedules of shipping. Fill up export declaration online and get government commodity clearance. Some products are regulated or prohibited, usually handicrafts don’t need regulation but furniture might need certification from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Cortez said. The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will then handle these goods to load via pier or airport. Since the government is promoting export activities in the country, BOC do not require taxes for export commodities only fees. Through Export Development Act (RA 7844), Export Assistance Network (EXPONET) of EMB
facilitates accreditation of exports and processing of Travel Tax Exemption for exporters. EMB urges exporters to lodge complaints to Export Trade Complaints Committee (ETCC). EMB staffs are Supreme Court of the Philippines – accredited mediators on export trade-related complaints.
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entry of companies in mining … monocropping,” he stressed. On Oct. 14, 1991, Fr. Nery Satur and his female aide were ambushed on their way back to Valencia City, then a municipality, after celebrating a mass in Barangay Guinoyoran. He was shot pointblank with a shotgun after falling from his motorcycle. His head was smashed with a rifle butt. He was 29. Satur, a forest protection officer deputized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), was killed a few years after the imposition of a logging moratorium in Bukidnon. Raluto said that in his recent study of the land use plan in the province, he is yet to see that the framework of Bukidnon as watershed is already in place. He said that allowing mining and monocropping plantations is not “recommended ecologically” if the province intends wildlife to diversify and to protect endangered species. The priest noted that monocrop agricultural plantations occupy large tracts of prime agricultural lands in the province that is supposed to be headwater of river basins in Mindanao. He discouraged the promotion of tree planting and tree farming to be harvested later because he thought it served only human interests. Raluto admitted that the government’s policy for development has to welcome business. But he stressed that a dialogue is a basic step in considering such projects, as it might contradict with the
efforts to reforest and protect the watershed. Leo Abejuela, a representative from the Diocese’s ecology desk who gave a talk during the event, clarified that companies are required to adhere to their Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECCs) for their operations. He cited that small individual farmers are also to blame for environmental destruction because of their poor agricultural practices and lack of knowledge. In a video presentation about Malaybalay City’s surrounding environment, Abejuela showed footage of the city’s dumpsite and destruction of landscape allegedly due to marginal farmers’ use of “round up” technology. Abejuela urged for unity among different stakeholders, citing the “big tasks” ahead. The forum became the launching pad for the “I love You Tree” program of the Diocese of Malaybalay’s ecology commission where parishioners who seek to receive the sacrament of marriage, baptism, and confirmation will be asked to plant three fruit trees each. Raluto, who finished theology in Leuven University in Belgium, welcome the move as “very practical” as it discourages people from cutting trees. Fr. Noel Suarez, head of the diocese’s ecological commission, clarified that the “I Love You Tree” project is for everyone, not only for those who seek to receive the sacraments. He said that they are ready to do “extra-legal moves” in the campaign against logging, as the church did during the time of Fr. Satur. In 1988, then environment secretary Fulgencio Factoran Jr. declared a logging moratorium in Bukidnon in the wake of anti-logging protests initiated by the people of San Fernando town, which culminated in a hunger strike in Manila. Satur and 44 other priests were given police power by the DENR to enforce forest laws.
Quoting a DENR-10 official, Raluto said that the police power given to the priests is still valid up to now as it has not been revoked.
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the evening and the use of electrical appliances, during the day. She said it is more economical to use electric bulbs that has been certified to be “energy savers,” such as the compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) instead of incandescent bulbs. Likewise, limit the use of your air-conditioning units, every night and do the ironing of clothes, in one setting to conserve energy. Meanwhile, do not be carried away by your emotions to view the “teleserye” at night, and don’t open your refrigerators, frequently, because doing so will increase your electricity consumption, Ayano added.
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one to become an empowered consumer. The quiz bee which started 1:00 p.m. on October 10, at SM Activity Center composed of questions that relate to trade and industry laws in the country, consumer rights and consumer information. The quiz started from easy to difficult. A total of 53 private and public schools participated. In the end, Marjorie B. Valiente of Sugbongcogon National High School got the third place. Second place went to Severino P. Cabala of Cugman National High School while first place went to Patricia Beatriz Villamil of Xavier University High School. The Consumer Welfare Month celebration this year is spearheaded by the Department of Energy (DOE) with theme “Sapat na Impormasyon: Susi sa Wastong Paggamit ng Enerhiya” in coordination with DTI and Department of Education.
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Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, UAE, Uganda, UK, Uruguay, USA, and Vietnam. Globe ended the first half with a mobile subscriber base of 42.7 million, up 18 percent from 36.1 million last year. Its net income reached P6.84 billion, up 385 percent from P1.41 billion in the same sixmonth period last year. Revenues amounted to P47.7 billion, up 7 percent from P44.5 billion in the same period last year.
CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739 CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011
EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONFIRMATION SALE
Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SPS. BERNARDINO ECHEVERIA, SR., who died intestate on January 27,1997, and LOURDES U. ECHEVERIA,who died intestate on October 11,2003, all at Balingasag, Misamis Oriental; he left a parcel of land,being a Paraphernal property, which area is subject for sale and more particularly described as follows: “A PARCEL OF LAND, (Cad. Lot No. 55), situated in the Barangay 5, Municipality of Balingasag,Province of Misamis Oriental,Island Of Mindanao. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY NINE (229) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” is the subject of DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Under Notary Public ATTY. BUENAVENTURA E. SAGRADO; As per Doc. No. 212; Page No. 43; Book No. 105; Series of 2014.
Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses JOSE M. CABALLERO, SR. & CLETA I. CABALLERO, who died intestate without leaving Will, sometimes on February 17, 2001 & August 26, 1996 respectively; That the decedent at the time of death left certain properties situated at Corrales, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental Described as follows; left 1. “A parcel of land known as lot No. 7097, containing an area of SEVEN THOUSAND FIFTY FOUR (7084) SQUARE METERS, covered by Tax Declaration No. 08-11-0005-05812 in the name of Jose Caballero.”, 2. “A parcel of land known as lot No. 6075, containing an area of SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY THREE (64,733) SQUARE METERS, covered by Tax Declaration No. 08-11-0005-05811 in the name of Jose Caballero.” 3. “ A parcel of land known as lot No. 5467, containing an area of FIFTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY ONE (15,261) SQUARE METERS, covered by Tax Declaration No. 0811-005-05813 in the name of Jose Caballero.” 4. “ A parcel of land known as lot No. 7096, containing an area of TEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE (10,381) SQUARE METERS, covered by Tax Declaration No. 08-11-0005-05809 in the name of Jose Caballero.” 5. “A Residential building located at Block 32, Lot No. 14, Colrai, Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City under Tax Declaration no. 201488 declared in the name of JOSE CABALLERO, SR. , is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONFIRMATION SALE under the notary public of DALE BRYAN D. MORDENO As per Doc. No. 262; Page No.53;Book No. LXII ; Series of 2014.
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DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 18 Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE File No. 2014-225 Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAGIBIG FUND , Mortgagee, against JONIE Q. MAGLANGIT married to HONORATA P. MAGLANGIT, mortgagors, with postal address at Natasha, Limketkai Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness of FIVE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY FOUR PESOS and 20/100 (Php 504,694.20),inclusive of interest and penalty charges as of August 13, 2014, ,plus expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on October 24, 2014,at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 18,Room 117,Hall of Justice, Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder for CASH and in Philippines Currency, the following property described below including all existing improvements found thereon, to wit: TCT No. T-195926 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 6, Blk 15, Pcs-10-003948 portion of Lots 3615-B, Psd-10-004675, 24178-A, Psd-10-009444, 3614-A-1-B, Psd-10-009566, 24178-B-1, Psd-10-010320, 24178-B-2-A, Psd-10-052968, 24178-B-2-B-1, Psd-10-054199, 24178-B-2-B-6, Psd-10-054199, 4178-C-1, Psd-10-054997, 3605, Cad.237, Cagayan Cadastre) situated in the Barangay Of Iponan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island Of Mindanao, containing an area of EIGHTY (80) SQUARE METERS. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated time and date. In the event auction sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication. Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the title herein above-described and encumbrance thereon, if any there be. Cagayan de Oro City, September 23, 2014.
FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERRIF (Sgd.) NIZA P. TACANDONG Sheriff IV
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Certificate of Appreciation is given to PDG Jose Francisco “Jess” Cifra as a resource speaker on The Rotary Foundation area of focus and foundation funding. Second from the left is DG Manny U. Along.
RI District 3870 holds Foundation seminar Story and photos by Irene Joy B. Dayo
In align on its theme, “Light Up Rotar y,” the Rotar y International District 3870 is continuing its efforts in lighting up Rotary through membership, service and family of Rotary, being set as a challenge for this Rotary year. The Rotary Foundation seminar is one of the activities lined up for 2014-2015. The seminar was held October 18, 2014 at the jam-packed Mallberry Suites and Business Hotel, this city. Plenary sessions filled the one-day event. District Governor Manuel “Manny” U. Along tackled about District Foundation goals and accomplishments in front of Rotarians and their families. Topics including The Rotary Foundation area of focus and foundation funding, are discussed through guest speakers Assistant Governor Larzon G. Santos of Rotary Club of Metro Kidapawan in Davao and Past District Governor Jose Francisco Cifra, respectively. Endowment and Major Gifts Adviser and Past District Governor Rafael Garcia III also discussed among participants about fundraising and the importance of recognition. He advised that in fundraising, a person should state to the person he intend to ask for on what he need. Thereafter receiving it, it is a requirement that he should recognize this sponsor, because once he fails to give recognitions, it is possible that the sponsor would not extend contributions again. PDG Garcia is an entrepreneur and chief executive officer of Mega Group of Computer Companies and has contributed $ 500,000 to The Rotary Foundation. PAG Myra V. Balandra, Chairman of District Rotary Foundation Committee, said that the seminar is conducted to fur ther elaborate to Rotarians the ideas about the contributions made inside Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation enables Rotarians to advance world understanding,
goodwill and peace. This is done through funding humanitarian activities, from local service projects to global initiatives in terms of but not limited into improvement of health, support of education, and alleviation of poverty. “The Foundation is a vehicle of helping other people in other countries especially to those who are helpless than we are and to make difference in their lives,” she added. One contribution made is the annual giving that is also set to assist less fortunate people in other countries. Balandra also informed that most members do not know that 50% of their annual contributions will come back to them as District Designated Fund, another reason that this seminar is held. This is something that their administration is trying to target, because the district did not enjoy the DDF for the past years. Once acquired, DDF then could be used in foundation activities that the district chooses to support or participate into. The other half of the annu a l cont r ibut ion is credited to World Fund. This is used to finance the worldwide programs available to all Rotar y distric ts, regardless of their specific contributions. PDG Jess Nicdao also made presentation regarding Grant programs a club or
district can apply for in the Foundation, such as District Grants and Packaged Grants. These could be used to invest in projects and provide scholarships and assistance. PDG Nicdao also tackled on strategic partners for these grants. Other important Rotary Foundation p oints and concerns such as PolioPlus, R o t a r y Pe a c e c e nt e r s , Stewardship and vocational training teams are also conferred in the seminar through Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator and PDG Marcos Hermoso. Included in the highlights of The Rotary Foundation seminar is TRF recognition. It is a way for Rotary to recognize Rotarians and friends for their generous support. A couple, John Mark Sarraga and Rizaflor Sarraga, of RC of Cagayan de Oro is recognized as Major Donor Level 1. Major Donor is a recognition given to couples or individuals whose combined personal, or cumulative giving has reached $10,000. Other members recognized in the seminar include Rotarians Bans Ibrahim of RC of Cotabato City South and RC of Cagayan de Oro City President Luigi Sarraga. The Rotary Foundation seminar is hosted by Rotary Club of Kalayaan CDO. RI District 3870 of the Philippines is composed of clubs located in the middle area of Mindanao Island.
Couple John Mark Sarraga and Riza Flor Sarraga is recognized as Major Donor Level 1.
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he Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, through its Xavier Center for Culture and the Arts (XCCA) and XU- Department of English Language and Literature will hold Yamug 7 – A Prelude to the Folk Literature Conference in 2015. Yamug is a Cebuano word meaning “Morning Dew”, Mr. Hobart Savior, XCCA director,
says “we used that (Yamug) to metaphorically represent the freshness of life which has been told in the folklore of the past and it is still true even to the present positive mythologies that we aspire to experience”. Yamug 7 is set on October 25, 2014, from 8:00 in the morning to 12:00 noon at the XU Little Theater (XULT).
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Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama (extreme left) exchanges pleasantries with Mr. Antonio Zara, president and managing director of Nissan Philippines, Inc., and Mr. SJ Huh (right), general manager of NPI, looks on during the launching of the all-new Nissan X-Trail on October 16, 2014, at the Northwing of SM Mall, Cebu City. (Photo by Cheng Ordonez)
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FOlK| from Page B1... Yamug is a project under the cultural education program of XCCA, and it is in celebration of the National Indigenous People’s Month. Now on its 7th year, it is Xavier University’s contribution to the said celebration. “I, myself, am a student of folklore, so we take folklore as a slant of celebrating the Indigenous People's Month to promote and protect their cultural heritages; our focus with Yamug is Folk Literature which is a branch of study of folklore” Hobart Savior says. This year’s Yamug focuses on folk literature among the Bukidnons and a brief lecture on culture and the arts awareness. Topics and speakers include “Primer of the Folk literature Conference 2015” – by Prof Roger F Garcia (XU); “Amulets, rituals and Myths: Metaphors of Creation and survival of a race” by Dr Estrella Alfabeto (CMU) and “Culture and Arts Awareness and ethics on Borrowing Cultural Materials” by Hobart P Savior (XU). Savior’s topic will deal
with the intricacies and ethics in borrowing cultures, “I believe that there is hope in correcting the pervading bastardization and misrepresentation of our cultural communities through their material culture and their arts... Our contemporaries must be oriented that there are ethical steps in reading, understanding and borrowing cultures that are not ours”. “By way of understanding appropriations, correct representations and respect of the deeply rooted sensibilities and sensitivity as defined by their culture, tradition, customs, beliefs and their heritage”, Savior concludes. The Folk Literature Conference 2015 is set on April of 2015 at the XULT and will be attended by folklore scholars and folklore students. Admission to YAMUG 7 is FREE! Certificates of participation will also be given after the program. For seat reservation, please contact Ms. Margie Madreña through 09122107441 and 09265674249 (088) 858-3116 local 2059.
First introduced in 2003, the X-Trail has long been the choice of many Filipinos because of its versatility, unique design, and capability. Built and assembled in Nissan’s Kyushu plant in Japan, the All New X-Trail has a commanding presence that very few in its segment can match. It mixes bold lines with a muscular body to create a look that can only be matched by its stunning on- and off-road performance. With bold lines and powerful curves, the All New X-Trail adopts the V-motion front grille design to boost the brand’s visual presence and exudes a more modern, crossover look with an undeniably imposing muscular stance. It also has a sleek, new boomerangshaped head and tail lamps that stylishly bookends the best-looking X-Trail to date. Not to mention the LED daytime running lights making it possible to guarantee safety while still looking sharp. The third generation X-Trail is not just better; it literally is a lot bigger, boasting a seating capacity of seven. The cabin offers a variety of configurations - 40:20:40 on the second row with slide function and 50:50 on the third row – making it an ultraflexible vehicle, ready for any situation that may arise-- from cruising around the city driving to challenging the great outdoors. And with doors swinging as wide as 80 degrees, getting in and out won’t be a problem. Larger than the previous model and certainly among the biggest in its class, the All New X-Trail possesses an imposing stance and translates all of that size into plenty of interior space
allowing it to be always ready for your next adventure, every single time. Its on-road performance is undoubtedly a beast to behold with a 210 mm ground clearance, the All New X-Trail gives you that extra confidence needed for your next off-road adventure or to simply conquer the next enhanced monsoon rain. Built with the customer in mind, the All New X-Trail comes standard with a Push Button Ignition paired with Nissan’s intelligent Key System and an ECO Mode Switch that helps the driver achieve better fuel consumption. The vehicle also has an Eco Evaluation system, which displays a Pedal Guide monitoring your drive’s fuel efficiency. The All New X-Trail comes with a completely new look without abandoning key elements of its design that speak of its power to conquer challenges presented by the terrain and the ability to cater to your active lifestyle. “The long wait is over. The All New X-Trail is a model highly anticipated by Filipino fans and we are proud that the Philippines is one of the first markets to launch in Southeast Asia. The new X-Trail is both a beauty to behold and an efficient vehicle ready for the road, making it the embodiment of Nissan’s innovation,” said Antonio Zara, President and Managing Director of NPI. Nissan is accepting reservations for the all-new X-Trail at a special introductory price of Php 1,550,000 (4x4) and Php 1,350,000 (4x2) until October 31, 2014 only at nearest Nissan Dealerships. (NPI/Cheng Ordonez)
Making a remarkable debut in the Visayas and Mindanao region is the all-new Nissan X-Trail, showcased to Cebuanos on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the Northwing of Cebu SM Mall. (Photo by Cheng Ordonez)
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SESSION HALL BLESSING AND INAUGURATION. Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano and Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez lead the ceremonial cutting of ribbon during the blessing and inauguration of the newly-renovated Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall last 7 October 2014. In his message, Vice Governor Pelaez emphasized that even though the Session Hall was already finished, he will continue the outof-the-capitol sessions in order to bring the Sangguniang Panlalawigan closer to the people. (from left) Provincial Board Members Mario Emano, Benedict Lagbas, Nancy Madjos, Susan Lagbas, Mercy Grace Acain, Donato Chan and Emmanuel Mugot). photo supplied
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WHEELCHAIR BENEFICIARY – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ distributes the wheelchair donated by Children International Philippines, Inc. to Ken Ray Doños of Cagayan de Oro City. Vice Governor Pelaez continues to call on residents of Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriental who are interested to avail of a free wheelchair to visit the Office of the Vice Governor at the Provincial Capitol, Cagayan de Oro City.
BFAR celebrates fish conservation week By Jorie C. Valcorza
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 10 (BFAR 10) is jammed with activities, this week, as it observes the 51st Fish Conservation Week with the theme “Sektor ng mga Mangingisdang
Rehistrado at Kinilala, Kabalikat sa Pagsulong ng Pangisdaang Masagana.” Regional Director Visa Tan-Dimerin said through these they hope to strengthen inter-agency and fisherfolk partnership
on the conservation and protection of fisheries and aquatic resources. The celebration kickedoff with a motorcade and ceremonial opening of the “Market Day” or Tiangge. Series of events like sports tournament, dialogues, IECs, fish dispersals, coastal clean-
up, illegal gear swapping and award giving are just s om e of t h e a c t iv it i e s prepped up to renew partners and stakeholders ac t ive p ar t icip at ion to t h e g ov e r n m e nt’s f i s h conservation efforts. Meanwhile, BFAR is unrelenting in its efforts
for the Municipal Fisherfolk Registration (FishR) program which already registered more than one million fisherfolks, boosting the government’s ability to extend health care and insurance to the sector. As for the region, BFAR reported a total of 55,804
fisherfolks registered as of press time. The database, according to BFAR, also poses benefits for the environment and law enforcement as well as enables the local government units to monitor fishing a c t i v it i e s an d pre v e nt overfishing. (JCV/PIA 10)
Manila hosts 1st disaster Wise use of electricity lowers electric bills: DTI preparedness summit M A N I L A - - T h e C it y Government of Manilais conducting its first ever disaster preparedness and crisis management conference aimed at disseminating lifesaving information to the public. The event, which opened Wednesday at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, ran until Friday, Oct. 17. Mr. Johnny Yu, head of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), said the event was organized with the need for better disaster preparedness and mitigation in mind, especially after the onslaught of Super Typhoon “Yolanda.” He said it is also in connection with one of Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada’s 10-point agenda, which is disaster preparedness. “We are taking the lead in this activity in our hope [to] disseminate lifesaving information down to the barangays [which] are the true first responders in an incident,” Yu said.
On display at the site are various disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) tools and equipment, and rescue and respond vehicles that are being used by national and government agencies, various private companies, and volunteer groups. Likewise, DRRM talks and forums are being conducted in the exhibit grounds of the venue. Most notable of which, is t he pres ent at ion by Jessica Cox, the world’s first licensed armless pilot, when she delivered a talk on how persons with disabilities can also be first responders. Speakers from the US Department of Defense were also invited to give talks on chemical, biological, radiological and explosive weapons and terrorism. Earlier, the MDRRMO also hosted its first ever Manila Rescue Marathon Challenge for disaster responders of Metro Manila. Some challenges they faced include rescuing victims from steep angles, responding to medical
emergencies and rescuing victims in water. The winners of the challenge will be announced tomorrow during the event closing and will receive P100,000 cash prize, while runners-up will be awarded P50,000 and P30,000, respectively. (RJB/JCP/PIANCR)
OZAMIZ CITY – Even the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) does not know if there is a chance to lower the rates of electricy per kilowatt/hour. This was the comment o f p r ov i n c i a l d i r e c t o r Delia M. Ayano of DTIMisamis Occidental, when asked by the media of the Misamis Occidental Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MOELCI) 2 will lower their electricity rates.
However, she said that the only way to lower electric bills is to use electricity wisely like in the use of lights, during the evening and the use of electrical appliances, during the day. S h e s ai d it i s m ore economical to use electric bulbs that has been certified to be “energy savers,” such as the compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) instead of incandescent bulbs. Likewise, limit the use
of your air-conditioning units, every night and do the ironing of clothes, in one setting to conser ve energy. Me a nw h i l e , d o n o t be carried away by your emotions to view the “teleserye” at night, and don’t open your refrigerators, frequently, because doing so will increase your electricity consumption, Ayano added. (CIO/RCA/PIA-Misamis Occidental)
OWD employees, together with Balulang Bgy. Capt. Alfredo Carcosa during the tree planting activity held C recently along the riverside of barangay Balulang in Cagayan de Oro City. They planted guyabano seedlings considering for its medicinal properties and livelihood potential. (COWD)
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The all-new Nissan X-Trail debuts in the Visayas and Mindanao region, Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the Northwing of SM Mall, Cebu City. Photo by ChENG ORdOÑEZ
‘All-New Nissan X-Trail’ launched in Cebu City Story & Photos by ChENG ORdOÑEZ
CEBU CITY -- After a successful regional launch for Visayas and Mindanao, at the Northwing of SM Cebu, Thursday, October 16, 2014, the third generation Nissan X-Trail will be available in Nissan showrooms this month, with the suggested retail price of P1,375,000 for the 2.0-liter 4x2 variant and P1,580,000 for the 2.5-liter 4x4 variant. The all-new Nissan X-Trail comes in Pearl White, Diamond Black, Brilliant Silver, Fiery Red and an exclusive color for the 4x4 variant-Copper Blaze. It comes in two trims; the top of the line is a 4WD powered by a 2.5L engine producing 171 PS and 233 Nm of torque and boasts of a state of the art infotainment system with a 5-inch LCD display. The 2WD variant has a 2.0L engine that puts out 144 PS and 200 Nm of torque. Both models
are mated to Nissan’s XTRONIC Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with the option of manual mode. The All New Nissan X-Trail has made its remarkable debut, showing off its style and muscle that this testosterone-driven machine has, and it has been well-received during its launching, ahead of its muchanticipated release. With the rapid growth and increasing demand for vehicles in the Visayas and Mindanao region, Nissan sees great potential in boosting its share in the market. Fortifying its presence in central and southern Philippines, Nissan proves that it is one of the key players in the growing local Mr. Antonio Zara (center), president and managing director of Nissan Philippines, Inc., Mr. SJ Huh, general manager of NPI, and Mr. Dante Sudaria, CEO of automotive industry. BusinessWeek Mindanao Group of Publications, during the launching of the allNISSaN | Page B2 new Nissan X-Trail on October 16, 2014, at the Northwing of SM Mall, Cebu City.
Mr. Dante Sudaria, CEO, BusinessWeek Mindanao Group of Publications, test-driving the all-new Nissan X-Trail in Cebu City, Friday, Oct. 17, 2014.
Mr. SJ Huh (right), general manager of NPI, acknowledges Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama during the launching of the all-new Nissan X-Trail on October 16, 2014, at the Northwing of SM Mall, Cebu City.