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AFP beefs up defense for Dec. 26 CPP anniversary Volume III, No. 167

TANDAG City, Surigao del Sur––The army 401st Infantry Brigade claimed beefing up defenses against possible tactical offensives by the New People’s Army (NPA) as the 46th anniversary celebration of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on December 26 gets closer. See full story, page A5

Bus firms told to beef up security CAGAYAN de Oro City-The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) in Region 10 adopted during its meeting on December 11 resolutions enjoining bus companies to designate bus stops and observe security measures. In a press conference, Atty Rene K Burdeos, regional director, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), region 10, and head of the RPOC X secretariat, revealed that the members of RPOC’s core group convened on Thursday to discuss action points as an aftermath of the bus explosion killing 10 passengers and leaving 42 wounded. He added that along the discussion of the meeting there were few recommendations. Among of these is for the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to issue a memorandum to bus companies plying within the region to designate bus stop areas in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP). Burdeos further said they discussed during the RPOC meeting the resolution of the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (RLECC) requesting bus operators and See bus, page A11

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30 govt soldiers volunteer for ALS By PJ TREMEDAL Misoc News Bureau

CAMP Burgos, Oroquieta City--Some 30 enlisted personnel from the 55th Infantry “Vigilant” Battalion of the 1st Infantry Tabak Division, Philippine Army, are now ready to become Alternative Learning System (ALS) volunteers after undergoing a two-day training conducted by the schools division of Misamis Occidental under Rey Tabil, ALS focal person and education supervisor. The ALS is a joint project of the Department of Education (DepEd) and STILL HOPING. Alma Beromoy, 36, holds the pictures of her missing children in her house at the Sendong the Armed Forces of the relocation site in Phase 1, Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City on Dec. 15, 2014. Beromoy hopes DNA tests can Philippines (AFP) to to bring closure to the fate of her five missing children who were washed away by flashfloods triggered by tropical pursue its campaign storm Sendong on Dec. 17, 2011. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

See soldiers, page A11

3 years after, 300 ‘Sendong’ victims still unidentified By Froilan Gallardo of MindaNews

CAGAYAN de Oro City––Over 300 victims of tropical storm Sendong (international name: Washi) buried in unmarked graves here and in nearby Iligan City have remained unidentified despite DNA tests conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation medico-legal teams three years ago. Dr. Tammy Uy, NBI Region 10

medico-legal chief, said money to buy the chemicals to complete the identification process had run out in 2012 forcing the agency to stop matching the extracted DNA with those of family members. “We extracted the DNA from the bodily fluids of the cadavers, taken swabs from the family members but we cannot complete the matching with their family members. There is no more money for it,” Uy said. Tropical storm Sendong inun-

dated riverside communities in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities in the early morning of Dec. 17, 2011 killing some 1,100 residents and affecting around 660,000 families. Three years after Sendong, the NBI has yet to issue a single death certificate for the unidentified bodies Uy said NBI Disaster Victims Identification (DVI) teams took DNA samples from 200 unidentified bodies in Cagayan de Oro

and another 124 bodies in Iligan. He said the bodies were buried in an unmarked vault in Bolonsori Public cemetery in Cagayan de Oro and in a cemetery in Iligan. He said over 800 family members came to the NBI office in Cagayan de Oro to have their DNA taken by the NBI DVI teams. Three years after, Uy said the money to complete the DNA tests ran out in 2012. See victims, page A11

6 officials in Bukidnon, COA state auditor indicted for bidding mess FIVE local officials of San Fernando in Bukidnon province and a state auditor are now facing charges for the alleged irregular procurement of heavy equipment worth P14 million. Facing charges for falsification of public documents are Municipal Mayor Laurencia Edma, Municipal Treasurer Agapito Baldo, Municipal Accountant Feli-

pa Catanus, Municipal Budget Officer Nestor Lopez, Private Secretary Menchie Landicho, COA State Auditor (SA) Carlito Matias, and Bernardita Basay, proprietor of the Mindanao Philippine Sunday Journal. Aside from Falsification, Edma, Baldo, Catanus and Lopez face a separate charge of violation of Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019

(Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act). The Resolution stated that in 2004 the local government unit (LGU) of San Fernando, Bukidnon entered into a term loan agreement with the Development Bank of the Philippines for the acquisition of a brand new soil compactor and tractor. Instead of public See mess, page A11

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Davao City, fourth most livable city in the world DAVAO DEL NORTE l DAVAO DEL SUR lDAVAO DEL ORIENTALl COMPOSTELA VALLEY

Duterte cites the important role of brgy watchmen

DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte lauded all barangay watchmen for the city’s title as the fourth most livable city in the world. Duterte dubbed the barangay watchmen as the first line of defense against criminality. He gave away Thursday the honorarium and cash gift to the barangay watchmen who play a crucial role in reducing crimes against property in their respective areas of responsibility. He said ever y tanod received P2, 400 and a cash-gift at P500. Duterte said peace must start at the barangay level. “If there’s stability in the peace and order in the barangays, it will follow that the whole city will also be peaceful,” he said.

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Duterte urged them to continue their work since it will be their family members who will again the dividends of peace. He affirmed that stable peace and order is good for business. He projected that the

another business process outsourcing firm will be opening in the city bringing in seven thousand jobs for its residents. “Law and order is felt in the city,” Duterte said. Duterte also urged the police and military authorities to take a second look on the national highway from Quezon, Bukidnon towards the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental following the bus blast and the ambush of a lawmaker, respectively in the past two days. He said it is clear that there are lawless elements operating in those areas. Duterte also told the local police and military to be vigilant all the time. “That is why I got to be overprotective. You have to stretch your understand-

ing to soldiers who would lose patience. They render work more than eight hours a day,” he said. Duterte thanked God that the city is spared from violent incidents happening in other areas of Mindanao. However, he stressed that he does not discount the possibility of a terror plot for the city being the hub of all human activities in Mindanao. “We just have to work our way up to make a presentation of what the city is,” Duterte said. He also asserted that all the bans in firecrackers and liquor beyond 1:00 am stays. Duterte said these policies have been material in instilling law and order. (PIA 11-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

Recovery, reintegration of trafficked persons remain a challenge: group By DAVAOTODAY.COM

DAVAO City––Affording services to victims of trafficking for their recovery and reintegration into the society remains unfulfilled by government agencies a group said, Friday. “While there is a law ensuring the rights and welfare of victims of trafficking, until now their recovery and reintegration remains a challenge,” said Jeanette LaurelAmpog, Executive Director of Talikala, Incorporated during a film forum in commemoration of the International Day Against Human Trafficking. “Poverty, lack of opportunity and services still exist, therefore there’s a big possibility that they will fall victims of trafficking again,” Ampog said. President Benigno Aquino III signed into law Republic Act 10364 or An Act Expanding Republic Act 9208, entitled An Act to Institute Policies to Eliminate Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children, Establishing the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms for the Protection and Support of Trafficked Persons, Providing Penalties for its Violations and for other Purposes, last February 6, 2013. Ampog appealed to the barangay leaders, parents, and victims of trafficking to call on government to afford services for the trafficked persons. “I hope our barangay officials, parents and victims would call on the government to provide services for the trafficked persons so that they would not be victimized anymore. It doesn’t matter how many forums we launch, if they will not be provided with services, See GROUP, page A11

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE City of Davao Notice of Publication RA 10172

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

CCE#2576-2014

Date: December 15, 2014

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR of RA 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that has filed with this office, a petition for clerical error correction of entry in the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ENGRACIO CALIHAT BUSANO Jr. at Davao City and whose parents are ENGRACIO BUSANO Sr. and JOSEFINA CALIHAT. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than December 31, 2014. (Sgd.) Atty. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS City Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec 17 & 24, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province Of Cotabato Municipality of Carmen NOTICE PUBLICATION In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No.9048,a notice is hereby served to the public that GINA D. DAILEG has filed with this Office,a petition for change of first name from CRISPINA to GINA in the birth certificate of CRISPINA FLORES DELA CRUZ who was born on JANUARY 29,1966 at Carmen,Cotabato and whose parents are Manuel C. Dela Cruz and Violeta Flores. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than December 31,2014. (Sgd.) MARY P. MACAYA Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 17 & 24, 2014

RA Form No.10.1(MCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Sta.Cruz

RA Form No.10.1(MCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Santa Cruz

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order NO.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that MA.NECINE ABANGAN-EUGENIO has filed with this Office,a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” and petition for change of first name from “NESINI” to “MA. NECINE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of NESINI BANGCOY ABANGAN at Cebuley Beach,Santa Cruz,Davao and whose parents are NICOLAS ABANGAN and ARSENIA BANGCOY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 12th day of January 2015.

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012(IRR on R.A. 10172),Notice is hereby served to the public that WENDY NAAD SAGPANG has filed with this Office,a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of LIve Birth of WENDY NAAD SAGPANG at Bagumbayan,Zone III,Sta.Cruz Davao del Sur and whose parents are CARLOS SAGPANG and FIDELA NAAD. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 12th day of January 2015.

(Sgd.) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar

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(Sgd.) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 17 & 24, 2014

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Police officials suspect in killing sons of retired policeman By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Tuesday has identified four police officers in the killing of the sons of a retired policeman here six days ago. The CIDG refused to reveal the names of the two police officials and two non-commissioned police officers, pending the filing of charges against them. The police officials were identified by Jimboy Jamaca, the lone survivor, who was left for dead, while

his partner Maria Erica Yamut was shot dead, in the suburban village of F.S. Catanico Thursday last week. Jamaca, whose right palm was decapitated due to severe bullet wounds, survived to tell and disclosed the identity of the police officers who shot him and his girlfriend. The bodies of Jamaca’s two other brothers, Harold and Roland were also separately killed and dumped in Mambuaya, another suburban village, southwest of Cagayan De Oro City Thursday morning. The young Jamaca is

now recuperating from bullet wounds in a secured place here with operatives of the CIDG securing the area 24/7. Rolly Jamaca, the father of the Jamacas’ who is a retired police officer, has sought the CIDG’s assistance for fear that the suspects would get back at his son if confined in a hospital here. Independent probe TO ferret out the truth in the killing of the Jamaca relatives in the city last December 10, 2014, the 17th City Council during its regular session Monday presided over by Vice

Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas adopted Resolution No. 11890-2014, requesting the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) North Eastern Mindanao Office to initiate and make its own independent investigation on the crime. This is in response to the special report of Councilor Ramon Tabor, chair of the City Council committee on police, fire and public safety, who said what is disturbing is the testimony of the surviving witness that the perpetrators of the crime were allegedly three active policemen. He said the witness, who

Mayor Uy eyes Villanueva as ‘most industrialized town’ By GENEVIEVE G. CANTOR, Correspondent

MAYOR Julio T. Uy has expressed optimism that Villanueva town will be known as the “most industrialized town” in the province of Misamis Oriental. Under his administration, Mayor Uy said more bigger companies have come to put up their respective plants in the town. “These companies came from different places and different countries,” he added. With the coming of more investors, the town of Villanueva has improved its ranking from being 5th class municipality to second class municipality. “Success kini sa munisipyo sa Villanueva. Kaniadto wala kaayo improvement and munisipyo sa Villanueva apan karon, dako na kaayo ang kabag-ohan,” Mayor Uy said in vernacu-

lar.

Likewise, Mayor Uy thanked his wife, Rep. Juliette T. Uy (second district, Misamis Oriental), who he said was “very supportive in helping him pushed through with his plans and projects” even without the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). Mayor Uy said many foreign investors have signified their intentions to invest in the town given its “investor’s friendly” laws and stable peace and order. In regard to employment-generation, the local chief executive was saddened that many of the qualified applicants are not from the town of Villanueva. He said: “Ang trabaho dinhi kung qualified ka sa usa ka trabaho nga ila gikinahanglan, pirmi gyud

R.A. 9048/10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Lala

ka kasulod labina kung taga-Villanueva ka, apan kung dili ka qualified bisan taga-Villanueva ka, dili pud pwede nga mamugos ta og pasulod kay mahimo man kini nga perwisyo sa ila company.”

“Ang mahitabo nga wala na nooy mo invest sa Villanueva kay moingon man sila (big companies) nga dili man maayo mag invest sa Villanueva kay ang ila man gobyerno ang magboot,” added Mayor Uy.

R.A. Form No. 101 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE City of Davao NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SYLVIA RAMOS CONCEPCION-FLORES has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name docketed as CFN-1993-2014 from SILVA to SYLVIA in the Certificate of Live Birth of SILVA RAMOS CONCEPCION who was born on September 17, 1959 at DAVAO CITY and whose parents are FRANCISCO CONCEPCION and FLORENTINA RAMOS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than December 31, 2014. Issued on 15th day of December, 2014 at Davao City, Philippines.

pretended to be dead during the killing spree, is now recovering in a hospital. Tabor said his testimony was uttered without any intention of destroying the credibility of people he uttered. Tabor pointed out that although the police is now conducting its own investigation as standard operating procedures, when the perpetrators are allegedly active members of the police department, there is now a cloud of doubt on whether this is true or correct. Witness protection program

Tabor stressed that witnesses are important in the solution of crimes. He said he is happy that with the prodding of Councilor Alden Bacal, Senior Police Superintendent Faro Antonio Olaguera has dispatched security to provide safety to the witness. He said the witness should be placed under the Witness Protection Program of the government and upon recovery must immediately execute a sworn statement narrating everything in detail mentioning the policemen and whoever is involved in the heinous crime.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) )S.S. AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIM WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS We, Aldo N. Judit, Amelito N. Judit, Alan N. Judit, Alec N. Judit, Maria Theresa N. Judit, Ana Mitzi N. Judit, Marlene J. Ramos all of legal age, Filipino, and residents of 00116 Zone 2, Sto. Rosario, Iligan City ________, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state, that: 1 We hereby declare that we are the only surviving heirs of the deceased depositor, PRISCILIANA N. JUDIT , who died on April 10, 2014, a copy the Certificate of Death is hereto attached as Annex “A” Likewise. We further state under pain/ penalty of perjury, punishable by imprisonment under the Revised Penal Code, that we do not know any other heirs of the decedent; further, decedent does not have any known debts or obligations unpaid at the time of his/her death; 2 At the time of his/her death, he/she left Savings Deposit Account/s with the Philippine Veterans Bank- Cagayan de Oro City Branch under Savings Account No. ___________ With a balance of ______________, 3. The aforestated deposit is the only property/asset of the said deceased depositor, 4. We hereby request the Philippine Veterans Bank- Cagayan de Oro City Branch, to release the balance of the said deposit account in favor of MARLENE J. RAMOS and/or to transfer the balance of said deposit account to an account in his/her name, we, his/her co-heirs, having waived our rights over the said deposit account in his/her favor. 5. We hereby hold the Philippine Veterans Bank free and harmless from any claim/ suit that may be brought against it by reason of the release of the said amount in favor of MARLENE J. RAMOS and we hereby undertake to indemnify the said bank in the event it suffers damages should any heir or creditor subsequently claim deprivation of any rights by virtue of this release and settlement.

(Sgd.) Atty. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS City Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 17 & 24, 2014

MDN: Dec. 13, 17 & 23, 2014

R.A. 9048/10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Lala

OFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Rule 7 R.A. Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JAY DELA CERNA SERRA has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JAY DELA CERNA SERRA who was born on 14 DECEMBER 1987 at Pinuyak, Lala, Lanao del Norte whose parents are GREGORY SERRA and BERTILA DELA CERNA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written opposition with this Office not later than 15 days.

In compliance with Rule 7 R.A. Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JELSAN LOPEZ has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JELSON LOPEZ who was born on 22 MAY 1996 at Pinuyak, Lala, Lanao del Norte whose parents are PERLITA P. LOPEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written opposition with this Office not later than 15 days.

In compliance with Rule 7 R.A. Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that LEONIDES LABORADA EBARDO has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of GENDER from “M” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LEONEDEZ CABAHUG LABRADOR who was born on 02 SEPTEMBER 1963 at Lala, Lanao del Norte whose parents are GAUDENCIO V. LABORADA and URSOLA CABOSAS CABAHUG. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written opposition with this Office not later than 15 days.

(SGD) MARICHU M.SANCHEZ, MBA., MA. Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec 17 & 24, 2014

(SGD) MARICHU M.SANCHEZ, MBA., MA. Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec 17 & 24, 2014

(SGD) MARICHU M.SANCHEZ, MBA., MA. Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec 17 & 24, 2014

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The motive in the ambushed of Rep. Belmonte (First of Two Parts) The aftermath of the ambuscade of Rep. Vicente “Varf ” Belmonte, of the lone congressional district of Iligan City, has provided us a number of speculative assessments. While there are insinuations that the ambush-slay attempt of Belmonte was politically motivated, some have expressed the doubt and reservation. Surviving the ambuscade, with a slight wound on the right leg, Belmonte reportedly went on air to accuse political rivals of masterminding the sinister plot of assassinating him. Belmonte said that his announcement to run for the mayoral post in the 2016 elections must have alarmed

The shocking announcement issued by former President and now Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada himself that he is not supporting Vice President Jejomar Binay’s presidential bid in the event Sen. Grace Poe runs for president in 2016 proves in no uncertain terms Binay’s being dead politically. No matter how Erap couch his words in diplomatic terms such as he can’t afford not to support the daughter of his bosom friend, the late movie icon Fernando Poe Jr. whose presidential bid in 2004 he failed to support on account of his being in jail at that time will never change the fact that he could abandon Binay. But why would Erap

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political adversaries that eliminating him was the only recourse. While people are happy that nothing bad have had happened to Belmonte, people have started to question whether the plot to assas-

sinate the Congressman was carried out for political reason. The local election is still two years apart. The mere pronouncement of running for an elective post is not a reason for politician(s) to be cynical to kill possible political opponents. In politics, the political climate undergoes strategic and tactical changes even up to the time when people start to go to the polling precinct to vote. The most popular candidate might loss the steam in the final hour – like a runner that dashes to defeat in the finish line as an unheard competitor makes a heroic feat. Accordingly, Belmonte’s accusation that the attempt

on his life was motivated by people who are afraid of his plan to run for the mayoral seat in Iligan City come 2016 is implausible. If so, why the attempt? Well, we have no idea why the attempt on Belmonte’s life took place. Although the formal investigation is left to the authorities who are mandated to do the job, the incident leaves more questions than answers. For instance, why would the suspects leave two or more of the assailants in the vicinity of the ambush site? Reports have it that three suspects were purportedly left when the suspects hastily left the place of the ambush site. See diaz, page A9

Binay’s dead politically abandon Binay, his vice presidential candidate when he sought the presidency the second time around in 2010, if Binay is indeed the sure winner in 2016? It defies logic if one abandons a winning candidate in favor of a novice politician. Erap must have smelled something out of the current mess Binay is in that is why he is now making his options publicly known. Indeed the truism of the saying that when it rains it pours has once again been confirmed by this latest development in the presidential saga of Binay. Yes it is true that Erap failed to help his bosom friend in 2004 but Binay is a dear friend to him also in many ways than one. FPJ can certainly understand

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if Erap will not support his daughter for the reason that Erap is committed a long time ago to supporting Binay in his desire to seek the presidency in 2016. If both Poe and Binay will indeed have a face off, the Solomonic solution for Erap in such a situation is not to

endorse anyone of them. By doing so he would not have abandoned anyone of them. He could easily say may the best man or woman wins without hurting anyone’s feeling. But he choose the path of letting Binay know he will not support him if Poe runs against him. He is in reality making a choice, one that many political observers say Erap is making on account of the fact that Binay at this point no longer stand a chance of becoming president come 2016. With all the corruption charges hurled against Binay that he refuses to rebut point by point with hard evidence just prove the fact he may be guilty as charged in the bar of public opinion. Erap

HOW IS YOUR HEART?

I don’t mean this as a medical question. Just remember: it is December. Christmas is in the air. The nights and mornings are little bit cooler - also here in the Philippines. Years ago, it has been really cooler. Climate change! Christmas songs are over the radio since a couple of months. Christmas advertisements are being seen on TV and in newspapers and magazines. Christmas, the time to be merry and jolly. But, let’s be honest, for some of us it is also the time when we feel loneliness and homesickness most. I also know it from many Filipino oversea workers, who keep on sending me mails especially via social networks.

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The most meaningful Christmas party and joyful gathering together couldn’t delete the missing of the beloved ones in the Philippines. One can always go back to the heart. And during these times, it’s really al-

lowed. The heart somehow has a way of bringing us back home again and giving us meaning and peace whereever we are. The heart has a way of comforting and assuring us, if we can’t be together with those people we love and miss much. The heart and prayers could keep us warm during the deepest winter and during the maybe loneliest Christmas. Try to remove CHRIST from CHRISTMAS. What is left, is MAS... “Many Are Sad”! Make sure that during this season Christmas is in our hearts and do not allow this heart to be like a crib, full of dirt, broken glass and nails. Time out from our busy schedules and seemingly endless work

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and tasks - to take a pause should be really important for all of us. Praying in the quiet chapel or somewhere in your surroundings, time to forgive and mend a broken friend- or relationship, time to think about people, who we need in life, time to do good deeds. Yes, Christmas is in the air, more rightly, Christmas is in the heart. How is your heart now? A blessed Christmas to all - also from this corner! +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.

Daily Inspiration Fruits of Labor “And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.” Ecclesiastes 3:13

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your time to something that really counts? Everyone of us gets 24 hours in a day, no more, no less. Are you waking up bursting to get out the door and make a difference? It’s important to recognize Where are you putting your time? Each the gifts God has blessed us with. one of us decides where we want to use our time. Are you making the most of Thank you Lord for today!

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AFP beefs up defense for Dec. 26 CPP anniversary TANDAG City, Surigao del Sur––The army 401st Infantry Brigade claimed beefing up defenses against possible tactical offensives by the New People’s Army (NPA) as the 46th anniversary celebration of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on December 26 gets closer. Brigade commander Barangay officials and ASELCO technical men switches on the circuit breaker panel to formally energize a remote Col. Gregory Cayetano said village in Loreto, Agusan del Sur. atrocities are always part of the grand scheme the leftist group does to mark this occasion. In this light, Cayetano

4,000 far-flung households in Agusan del Sur energized

sought the cooperation of the public to tip them of any relevant information, saying he hates this to happen. Also, as part of strengthening their stance, he confirmed a meeting between the army and the police through the Provincial Joint Security Coordinating Council (PJSCC). The army chief, whose area of responsibility (AOR) spans over Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur in Caraga region, said that the armed wing has been under close watch for hold-

ing assemblies regarding year-end assessment. Asked for comment on the usual holding of plenum, Cayetano remarked they have yet to confirm where it is believed to take place. Meanwhile, in connection with the December 9 bus bombing incident, the brigade commander said that NPA does not have a history of engaging in such a gruesome act referring to what happened recently in Maramag, Bukidnon where 10 civilians, five of them See defense, page A11

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN, AgSur News Bureau

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— At least 4,000 households in the remote villages of this province will have brighter Christmas after the local electric cooperative energized their homes over the weekend. The energization of these homes was realized through the Sitio Electrification Program and Barangay Line Enhancement Program still implemented by the National Electrification Administration even without the Disbursement Acceleration Program from Malacanang. “This is our Christmas gift to the people of Agusan del Sur, most especially in the remotest areas where

electricity was their constant dream,” said Engr. Emmanuel Galarse, general manager of Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ASELCO). ASELCO Board President Corazon D. Cullantes expresses her gratitude to NEA Administrator Edita S. Bueno, for her continued trust and confidence to the Board, management, and employees of ASELCO for entrusting without ceasing the BLEP and SEP implementation. In 2015, ASELCO will energize 136 Sitios/Puroks under SEP and 7 off-grid barangays under BLEP which will benefit

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Petition No. CFN-15-2014 In the Matter of Petition for Change of First Name in the Certificate of Live Birth of ELIZABETH PALANAS CUENCA TIMBOL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION The public is hereby notified that ELIZABETH PALANAS CUENCA TIMBOL has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “ELIZABETH MERIAN” to “ELIZABETH” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ELIZABETH PALANAS CUENCA TIMBOL. At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this petition be published at least once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Bukidnon. Any person having knowledge and/or claiming interest or may be adversely affected by said petition may within ten (10) calendar days file his written opposition with this office. (SGD) VIRGIE A. COQUILLA City/Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 10 & 17, 2014

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Notice is hereby given that the intestate state of Deceased TERESITA G. MAGLANGIT who died on _____________ in Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City; That during the lifetime of TERESITA G. MAGLANGIT, she was a member of Agusan Cagayan de Oro Landless & Community Association, Inc., (ACLCA, Inc.) That ACLCA, Inc. is the owner of a parcel of land located at Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City which they acquired from its previous owner MARIA DELIA L. TAMPARONG and which property is more particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-53877 A parcel of land (Lot 21824 ,Case 1, Cad-369-D), situated in the Barrio of Agusan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN (7,637) square meters. That TERESITA G. MAGLANGIT during her lifetime, acquired a portion of the above-described property from ACLCA, Inc. which she has fully paid, and she is now the owner of the said portion which is described/designated as (Block 1, Lot 82, containing an area of ______________(_______) square meters), which she has acquired from ACLCA; That ILDEFONSO GOC-ONG MAGLANGIT has agreed to waive in favor of his co-heir BERLANDO GOC-ONG MAGLANGIT his one-half (1/2) share of the above-described real property; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED TERESITA F. MAGLANGIT AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS IN FAVOR OF CO-HEIR Under Public ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI; AS per Doc. No. 480; Page No. 96; Book No. 181; Series of 2014. MDN: Dec. 10, 17 & 24, 2014

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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED TERESITA F. MAGLANGIT AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS IN FAVOR OF CO-HEIR

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0045-2014/R.A.10172

Date: 25 November 2014

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on RA. 10172),Notice is hereby served to the public that AUSTIN JAY B. GARLIT has filed with this office, a correction of entry in SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of AUSTIN JAY B. GARLIT at Makilala,Cotabato and whose parents are MANUEL GARLIT and ALICIA BAJENTING. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than December 18, 2014.

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In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that RICHARD D. LEDIO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of entry in the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RICHARD DAGALANGIT LEDIO, who was born on 3 Jan. 91 at Ochoa Ave, B-23 P-3-A, Butuan City, Philippines and whose parents are FATIMA MANTIZA DAGALANGIT and EDILBERTO M. LEDIO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 22 December 2014.

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that REJIE PARELLA GALERA has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of entry in the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RENE PARELLA GALERA, who was born on Dec. 27, 82 at Alviola Village, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are VICTOR SEMANGCA GALERA and VICENTA VENAS PARELLA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 22 December 2014.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN-0172-2014 CCE-0171 (R.A. 10172) In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that LEONIDA C. RODRIGUEZ has filed with this office a Petition for Change of first name from “LEONIDES” to “LEONIDA”; and the Correction of Entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LEONIDES SAMOYA CANO, who was born on September 2, 1968 at Basag, Butuan City, Agusan, and whose parents are GERARDO PAGAS CANO and ALFREDA BALACUIT SAMOYA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 22 December 2014.

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LLB, MPA City Civil Registrar

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M/L Wish Me Luck - loaded with 16,000 bags of rice and 4,500 pieces of Falcataria logs. “All apprehended watercraft and their cargoes were properly turned-over to the Bureau of Customs in Zamboanga City for proper documentation and filing of appropriate charges,” Yoma said. He said the navy’s intensified patrol is part of

its assistance to the Bureau of Customs in curbing smuggling in Zamboanga City and also to secure the coastal areas against lawless elements. Just recently, Customs Commissioner John Sevilla visited Zamboanga City and Sulu province where he met with local rice traders and government officials. In Zamboanga City, Sevilla vowed to address

reports of rampant smuggling activities after the local city council passed a resolution asking President Benigno Aquino to order the probe in the unabated rice smuggling that is hurting the legitimate dealers. Most of the rice shipments were smuggled to Tawi-Tawi province from Malaysia by boats by unscrupulous traders and then transported to Sulu and

Zamboanga City and other parts of western Mindanao where they are sold as low as P700 a bag of 25 kilos compared to P1,200 for local rice. Sevilla also held a meeting with Sulu Governor Totoh Tan at the Provincial Capitol where the Customs official briefed the young politician about the agency’s campaign against illegal rice trading.

Sevilla was accompanied by his deputies Jessie Dellosa, Ariel Nepomuceno and Customs Collector Migelfio Saquisame. Tan has pledged his full support various programs of the Bureau of Customs and the government’s campaign against smuggling activities in the province. (Mindanao Examiner – With a report from Franzie Sali)

ZAMBOANGA City––Po- crashed into a street pole lice said 2 persons were in Zamboanga City. injured after their car Police said the driver,

Ridwan Assiong, a student of the Zamboanga Maritime Training Center, avoided a man who w a s j o g g i ng at Mayor Vitaliano Agan Avenue

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television camera attached on the top of the pole was also damaged. It said Assiong was also driving with an expired license. (Mindanao Examiner)

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LDN schools hit SBM Level II

By Robin L. Tabar, Ed.D Coordinating Principal, Baroy South District

For having achieved Level II of the School Based Management System, 75 schools in the Division of Lanao del Norte, for this school year 2014-2015, received recognition from the Department of Education Region X during the Regional SBM Assembly and

Research Congress held on December 4-5, 2014 at the Pearlmont Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City. The said schools ranged from the elementary to the secondary levels situated at the center of the municipalities or remote barangays in the province of Lanao del Norte. The Division placed second in terms of the number

of schools awarded, as the Division of Misamis Oriental got the highest number of schools achieved SBM Level II. According to the Keynote Speaker during the occasion, Atty. Dixon Yasay of Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City, SBM Level II is an evidence that there really is a strong partnership between the stakeholders

and the schools; hence, the school heads must have been working indefatigably by inspiring the stakeholders to get involved in education. “The tremendous increase in the number of schools that have reached SBM Level II was due to the selfless effort of our Education Program Specialists and the Public School District Supervisors who had untiringly visited our schools in the division in order to validate their level of

SBM practice. For this, I am very grateful to all of them”, said Mrs. Emmalinda E. Duhaylungsod, the Schools Division Superintendent of the Division of Lanao del Norte. She further said that the language spoken by both administrators and teachers during the World Teachers Day Celebration in October this year was “SBM” – an indication that the said system has already permeated in the school culture. The School Based Man-

agement System is the decentralization of the decision-making authority, from central, regional, division, down to the individual school sites, with the intent of uniting all the stakeholders namely, the school heads, teachers, students, a well as the parents, the local government units and the community at large, in promoting the schools. Its main goal is to improve school performance and student achievement.

By JEAN S. MACASERO Private Schools Coordinator

of world economy thus the Department of Education adopted the K to 12 Curriculum with the hope that our graduates are functional and globally competitive. Tracing the educational system here in our country, we keep on adopting and revising our curriculum with the hope that our educational system can be a vehicle for our nation building. It is sad to note that one of the reasons of the eventual fall of our nation is determined not on the battlefield but in the classroom. Thus, teachers’ beliefs have the greatest impact on what teachers do in the classroom, the ways they conceptualize their instruction and learn from their experiences. This is a challenge to the school heads as they must perform the seventy percent of their time in the instructional and supervision of classes to be able to know the real scenario of what is happening inside the class, the teaching strategies used by the teacher whether these align the learning needs of the students. It cannot be denied, that the most and easiest strategy used by some teachers is the so called “copy the board “method were in the teachers ask a student to copy what is written on the book to the chalkboard and explain the lesson based also on what is written on the book, thus students simply memorize the contents on the book. It cannot be denied also that there are teachers in the length of service who don’t bother to change the lesson plan that they used whether it is still applicable to the learning needs of the students or not anymore. Teachers were being sent to the different training workshops and seminars on teaching strategies but still they l use the traditional way of delivering the lesson. This is the perennial practice even up to this time

Another thing to consider are the contents in the subject matter, whether these are within the bounds of the Learning Competencies prescribed in the Philippine Secondary School Learning Competency and its continuity because there are some cases that if a certain topic is not familiar to the teachers the tendency is they will skip and jump to the topics which are familiar to them. This scenario, calls for a big challenge on the part of the School Heads to perform well their duties to find ways and means to structure and restructure the school system in terms of the teaching and learning process used by their teachers by way of constant clinical observation. This means there is a pre and post observation so that the teachers will be able to know his strengths and weaknesses and if his objectives on particular lessons were carried out, if the strategies used were suited to the learning needs of the students. By this process there will be an open communication between the school head and the teacher on how to improve lessons. The positive way of the school head in approaching the teacher will also help in developing the positive beliefs and professional development of the teacher, making him aware that attending different seminars as well as enrolling in post graduate classes will help and enhance the teaching and learning process in the classroom. Instilling also in their hearts that even if the school is complete with all learning aids, laboratory equipment, gadgets and adopting the new curriculum, if they will not go out from their comfort zone, the vision of producing functional and globally competitive graduates is still in vain, and thus, the quality of education that we are longing for lies in the hands of the teacher.

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Publication Notice R.A. 9048 December 15, 2014 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MR. REY MAHINAY LASAY has filed with this office a petition for a Change of First Name from “JAME” to “REY” in birth certificate of “REY MAHINAY LASAY” who was born on April 4, 1959, at Bintana, Tangub, Mis. Occ. and whose parents are Macario Beniga Lasay and Ceferina Dayo Mahinay. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition to this office not later than 30 December 2014. (SGD.) BELEN F. LINGANAY City Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 17 & 24, 2014

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One of the suspects, was reportedly caught after hiding in the area for about 48 hours and another fell into the hands of the law enforcers last Tuesday. Another thing, why would the assailant burns a supposedly getaway vehicle right at the ambush site? These are some questions that have to be pondered about. Notwithstanding, let us continue the probe. The first suspect identified as Dominador Tumala, 52, of Sergio Osmena, Zamboanga Del Norte, was reportedly spotted in search of food in the Gasi, a village near the ambush site in Laguindingan. Tumala was later invited for questioning “due to inconsistencies of his statements.” The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have taken custody of Tumala and might file appropriate charges against the suspect. During the investigation, Tumala reportedly denied participation in the incident. The suspect allegedly admitted to be a member of the New People’s Army (NPA) before, but told law enforcers that he could not identify his companions. Tumala was in Gasi in search of a brother to bring the sad news about the death

of their mother. He has no firearms. His initial fault was being a stranger poses doubts among the village residents who claimed to know each other there. The other thing is that he must have been in a wrong place at a wrong time. Yet, still there are flaws in this instance. -0- react: crisguardian@ yahoo.com

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is no alien to this predicament Binay is in. Remember that Erap was once convicted in the court of law but since his conviction in the court of law was not believed by the court of public opinion, he still won as mayor of Manila in the last election and almost reclaimed the presidency in 2010. If democracy icon Cory Aquino did not die almost a year before the 2010 elections, Erap would be the country’s sitting president now. What is my point? My point is that Erap knows that at this point Binay has already been convicted in the bar of public opinion, the very bar that decides his fate to become the successor of President Aquino. That conviction is hard to reverse from here on until 2016. Apparently, it is for this reason that Erap is now abandoning Binay, his close friend and close political

Education: Training for Real Life By Liwayway C. Arnoco T-1 Bonifacio East District Division of Misamis Occidental

Education plays several roles in individual’s life. To many, attaining it is a training that would be a big help in conquering real life. It is a start for an individual obliged to contribute towards building the nation. Education is created for the purpose of developing the intellect of humankind. Each person is taught on how to deal with simple and critical situations. He is introduced to ideas pertaining to improving his self and the society. He learned his basic rights and things he can do, being a citizen of his country. In educating his self, he begins to develop like a cocoon to a butterfly for he learns new things, explores discoveries and adopts ideas. It gives an individual an opportunity to grow and step to the next level.

These developments will result to a productive and successful life to this individual and his family. Through this, as well, he will have a career, gaining resources that would highly contribute to Philippine Economy. It is true that our country is a mixture of Agricultural, Industrial and Commercial county, challenged by this era, which is an Information Era. Further, learning and gaining knowledge is a necessity for this country in order to supply the demand of global market. Thus, citizens must be educated in order to consistently contribute to the economy today and in the future. Education is a matter that let individuals perform their duties and responsibilities to his self, family and to the society that he belongs to.

Publication Notice R.A. 9048 November 18, 2014 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MRS. FRAURLYN VILLA GOMEZ has filed with this office a petition for a Change of First Name from “FRAULITA” to “FRAULYN” in birth certificate of “FRAURLYN CAPARAS VILLA” who was born on November 22, 1958, at MANILA CITY and whose parents are Ressureccion Bendula Villa and Solidad Gonzales Caparas. Any person adversely affected by said may file his/her written opposition to this office not later than 30 December 2014. (SGD.) BELEN F. LINGANAY City Civil Registra MDN: Dec 17 & 24, 2014

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ally. To recall, then Sen. Manuel Villar was likewise charged with corruption in the bar of public opinion before the 2010 presidential election where he was a leading contender. But even if he was never convicted in the bar of justice, he miserably failed in his presidential bid because he was already convicted in the bar of public opinion. This just goes to show that the bar of public opinion is the most powerful determinant to one’s political success. A conviction in that bar is a kiss of death to one’s political bid. This is exactly where Binay is now. Will he be able to reverse this conviction? He has a chance, but take note it is

merely a chance, if he will squarely confront the issues raised against him. His strategy of evading and of ignoring these corruption charges hurled against him is clearly not working in his favor the fact that his friend and political ally Erap is now publicly announcing he is abandoning him. There is no way that Binay can extricate himself from this mess unless he appears before the Senate to clarify the charges and come out clean from such appearance. The fact that he is doing his best never to appear before the Senate is being taken by the bar of public opinion as flight, and in criminal law, flight is proof of guilt. At this point, Binay has

been hit by his political foes with a blow that made him kiss the canvass unconscious very much like that blow that hit Manny Pacquiao during his fight against your one-stop

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seven years, while Anguis also lost all of her three children—the youngest was just a 13-day baby – on that tragic night. Both mothers went to the NBI office in Cagayan de Oro to have their DNA taken in the hope that the tests can identify their children among the bodies. “It’s really difficult every time December 16 and 17 comes around. We simply cannot forget what happened to our children,” Anguis said. Anguis said she went to the NBI office to have her DNA taken and hoped but three years later, no word about her lost children came. “No word came, not even a whimper. We heard there was no more money,” she said. “We could have moved on if we only knew what happened to our children. The tests could have done it,” Beromoy added. Beromoy said she spent a tidy sum of money to submit documents and papers that the NBA required. Earning P200 a day selling rags, Beromoy said a lawyer even asked P900 from her for notary fees. Anguis said she too incurred expenses when she went to the NBI and was asked some documents to prove her claim. “We decided not to go to the NBI anymore because of these expenses,” she said.

on education for all. Two focused program were learned by the army men turned teachers: the basic learning program and the accreditation and equivalency (elementary and high school) program for non-literates or out of school youths and adults. On his part as facilitator, Tabil said that with the help of the enlisted personnel from the Vigilant troops, remote barangays that need help to attain the goal for the alternative learning system and the Abot-Alam Program, non-literates can now avail of the program of the government to attain its vision for education for all. Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Gerry Besana(GSC), battalion commander, said that with his volunteer-teachers, definitely, non-literates specially the children of Misamis Occidental who cannot go to school because of socioeconomic problems, peace and order problem, and other problem related to education, to include the culture of the Subanens in the far flung areas now can be solved. The Alternative Learning System and the Accreditation and Equivalency Program, the Abot-Alam campaign are just some of the government’s campaign to reach to non-literates particularly the children of indigent parents, the Lumads, and non-literates from page A1 who had been victims of war. companies within and plying region 10 to implement preemptive security from page A1 measures on passengers and The official said the persons embarking along the NBI and the courts would route of public utility buses only declare a person dead and in between designated through dental identifica- bus terminals. He said sometime on tion, fingerprints and DNA November 14, 2013, varitests. He said many families in ous agencies of the national Cagayan de Oro and Iligan government including the are left in limbo not know- law enforcement and seing whether their missing curity agencies, local chief relatives are among the executives of Region 10 as well as private sector, unidentified bodies. “I really pity the fami- manifested their security lies. There are no closures concerns within Region for many of them” Uy said. 10 through the signing of Uy said around P25 mil- a memorandum of agreelion is needed to buy the ment on “Target Hardenchemicals to complete the ing Operationalizing the matching process to identify Whole-of-Nation Approach Against Terrorism, Advothe cadavers. He said the NBI DVI cacy Campaign for Region office in Manila tried to get 10.” RLECC 10, as a coorthe money from the P200 million DNA test funds for dinative body of all law typhoon Yolanda victims last enforcement agencies in the year but did not continue region, has come up with because the Commission this resolution to address on Audit will not allow the safety of commuters and the general public from diversion of funds. “If only someone or criminality and acts of termaybe the local govern- rorism while travelling, ment fork up the money through intensified preand buy the chemicals. We emptive security measures. Commuters and travelwill immediately complete ers, including foreign tourthe process,” he said. In a small house at Phase ists, while traveling differ1, Sendong Relocation Cen- ent parts of the country ter in Barangay Indahag, particularly in northern this city, Alma Beromoy, 36, Mindanao, may be exposed and her neighbor, Jennilyn to incidents like robbery and Anguis, 27, sat and talked other street crimes, and in about their missing children worst scenarios, kidnapa day before the third an- ping and hostile terroristic activities. niversary of Sendong. It has been observed Beromoy lost all of her five children aged one to that criminal and terroristic

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incidents in the past were perpetrated by criminal elements that embark on these buses in uninhabited places. Hence, RLECC, composed of various law enforcement agencies of the government, which respective functions were put together to enhance public safety, enjoins the operators and companies whose buses ply routes within Region 10 to strictly adopt and impose preemptive measures to deter the perpetration of criminal and terroristic activities of these unscrupulous elements who embark the public utility buses while along the highways and not at the designated bus terminals. Safeguarding our community is an encompassing task of the government’s law enforcement agencies, stakeholders and the people, the resolution cited. RPOC, likewise, recommended for the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), being a communication arm of the government, to spread out the information drive among the people telling them that prevention on this terroristic act is not only the concern of the police and military but as well as the concern of everybody. For his part, police senior police senior superintendent Glenn dela Torre, Bukidnon provincial chief and head of the Special Investigation Task Force Group (SITG) “RTMI 2640,” reiterated for a determined bomber, no amount of security can prevent one. PSSupt dela Torre further said Bukidnon governor Jose Marie Zubiri Jr. discussed, together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), about his program. Zubiri is allocating P15 million, replicating the Task Force Davao, in support to the existing ‘Oplan Bantay Border’ launched by the Police Regional Office (PRO) 10 under the leadership of police chief superintendent Isagani F. Genabe. Task Force Davao mission is to prevent and defend Davao city and its people from threats of the local and foreign organizations. Among its programs are to prevent attacks and to implement measures that will deter the entry of threat groups. A report from Riza Kathrina Maguliman and Novelyn C. Millama of PIA10

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bidding, direct contracting was resorted to with Monark Equipment Corporation acting as supplier. Upon audit, SA Matias attested that the LGU conducted public bidding, found that the procurement was done pursuant to existing laws, rules and regulations, and certified that the price offered by Monark was reasonable. Unknown to Matias, the COA thru the Office of the Provincial Auditor issued an Audit Observation

Memorandum stating that no competitive bidding was conducted, procurement violations were noted such as failure to publish the invitation to bid, auditor’s non-certification of availability of funds, payment made to the supplier was not recorded in the Book of Accounts, failure to forward the contract to COA for review within the reglementary period, and payment in full even before actual delivery of the equipment. In approving the Resolution, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales ruled that the “absence of public bidding and the immediate resort to negotiated purchase deprived the government of the opportunity to secure the best and most economical deal.” The Resolution further stated that “as an official of the COA, it is quite unsettling that respondent Matias would completely overlook the municipality’s non-compliance with the prevailing law on procurement,” as his act “of defending the alleged unfamiliarity of the local officials of San Fernando on the provisions of RA No. 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act) and his obvious disregard of the said law in the conduct of his special audit, only reinforces his participation on the scheme of projecting a non-existent public bidding.” Basay was included in the indictment as she falsely attested that the invitation to bid was published in the Mindanao Philippines Sunday Journal. source: ombudsman.gov.ph

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the number of victims of trafficking will continue to increase, not only for sexual exploitation and forced labor but also organ trafficking,” Ampog said. Ampog said that organ trafficking has become a cottage industry in one municipality in Surigao where victims sell their kidneys. “That is how grave our situation is, people are selling their internal organs so that they could feed their families,” Ampog said. Ampog, on the other hand, believes that the gov-

ernment should not only provide services for trafficked persons but to all vulnerable sectors of society. “Prevention is better than cure,” she said adding that it would be more cost efficient for the government if it could prevent trafficking. Meanwhile, Gabriela Southern Mindanao secretary general, Mary Ann Sapar said that providing regular jobs and access to basic social services is still the best action to fight human trafficking. “We can see from the documentary film that the women who are forced into prostitution and who fall as victims of trafficking are deprived of jobs and basic social services like education. That’s why resolving the issue of poverty is still the deciding factor to end human trafficking,” Sapar said. Davao City’s Interagency Council against Trafficking XI Network (IACAT XI Network) together with government and non government agencies also held a parade in the city last Friday. Atty. Arnold Arellano, co-chair of IACAT said that the first group that should initiate the campaign is the people of the barangay level, particularly headed by the barangay captain. “We believe that the campaign against human trafficking should go to the level where everything starts, and it starts in the barangay,” he said. “The council alone cannot be effective, there has to be a mechanism for purposes of operation on the ground,” Arellano said. He added that they are inviting different local agencies, prosecutors, LGUs and NGOs, in trainings about the basics of human trafficking including the existing laws, the advocacies and psychosocial management. Ampog likewise, believes that the barangay should be equipped with regards to the issue of human trafficking. “We call on the barangay officials together with the purok leaders to initiate education campaign in the community regarding the dangers of human trafficking. There are lots of structures in the barangay which could lead in educating the

community including the Barangay Council on the Protection of Children and the Barangay Council of Women,” Ampog said. Ampog added that the barangay lacks in terms of knowledge on what trafficking is. “They think that the person will just be working in another place and yet it is already a trafficking case. If the barangay will be equipped and will be made vigilant on the issue they can come up with actions to prevent trafficking,” she said. Talikala Davao has recorded 114 victims of sex trafficking this year in a number of communities where they work including barangays in Sasa, Leon Garcia, 76-A and Lapulapu. According to data from the IACAT, as of April this year, 2,359 cases in violation of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act law have been filed since the law was enacted in 2003. However, only 127 of these—or 5 percent— resulted in convictions as of April 2014. (With reports from Sarah Grace Andaya, Davao Today Intern)

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students of Central Mindanao University (CMU) have been killed. Cayetano explained that NPA will certainly draw flak if they do like when they allegedly ambushed on November 30 an ambulance in Rosario, Agusan del Sur where four civilians have been reportedly killed and seven others wounded while on board. A report from Greg Tataro Jr., Radyo ng Bayan Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur

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more than 5,000 households in the different parts of the province of Agusan del Sur. The government has allocated P1M for each Sitio/Purok under SEP and P3M for each barangay under BLEP program. ASELCO has a total target of 142 far-flung Sitios/Puroks with project cost amounting to P120,769,655.05 in the different areas within the province.

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