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By Cheng OrdoÑez Business Editor

A sixty-five member delegation from various parishes here in Cagayan de Oro will join the “Papal Encounter with the Youth” slated on January 18, at the University of Santo Tomas. Sr. Roxane Sarmiento, youth coordinator of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro, said the 65 youth ministry members are representatives of the 62 parishes and chaplain-es in CDO. They will be accompanied by three priests,

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Groups converge in Oro, welcome Pope Francis CAGAYAN de Oro City--An interfaith group will converge at the Press Freedom Monument at the capitol ground today (January 15, 2014) to welcome Pope Francis. Rev. Fr. June Mark A. Yan-ez, the co-convener of the People’s Committee to Welcome the Pope, said the gathering is dubbed as “pakighiusa para sa Pagbisita sa Santo Papa niining tuig sa mga kabus.” Aside from the interfaith group, Yan-ez is expecting people from various groups that will join today’s gathering. At 3 p.m. today, a procession will start from the Press Freedom Monument, followed by a holy mass at Kiosko Kagawasan in downtown Divisoria at 4 p.m. and Solidarity Program at 5 in the afternoon. The gathering tends to give the message to Pope Francis that even Cagayan de Oro is far from Manila still, we are welcoming him as his visits to the Philippines starts today, said Yan-ez. “We also pray that See group, page A7

C. de Oro youth delegation joins ‘Papal encounter with the Youth’

U T UA N City––Agusan del Norte First District Rep. Lawrence Lemuel Fortun has secured P2,288,875,000 infrastructure projects for his district to be implemented this year.

By Genevieve G. Cantor Staff member

January 15, 2015

ELECTROCUTED. Rescuers from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Region 10 remove the body of a still unidentified man, who was electrocuted at 12 noon yesterday, after he jumps off a high-voltage transformer attached in an electric post owned by the Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company, Inc. (Cepalco) in Corrales Avenue corner Ebarle Street in Cagayan de Oro City. Witnesses say the man was forced to jump into the highvoltage transformer apparently to escape from a group of men who are pursuing him. Photo courtesy of Ryan Lumacad

one sister and two elders in their meeting with Pope Francis at the UST grounds, where some 24,000 youths from all over the country are expected to gather for the occasion. The meeting will start 7:00 in the morning, culminating with a Eucharistic mass at 10:00 am. Sr. Sarmiento said the CDO youth representatives are a mixture of in-school, out-of-school, young professionals and youth ministers who are between 18 to 39 years old, except for the youth ministry leaders. A youth orientation, which discussed what-to-do

and what-not-to-do during the ‘Papal Encounter’ had been done Saturday. The invitation to the “Papal Encounter with the Youth” has been organized by the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Youth under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Manila. Meanwhile, Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Undersecretary Jose “Yusuf ” Lorena issued a statement on the Pope’s visit and its implications in the southern peace process. Usec. Lorena said: “Pope Francis’ visit See youth, page A7

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Emano conveys a message of peace to Pope Francis By Cris Diaz, Executive Editor

MISAMIS Oriental––Provincial Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano of Misamis Oriental on Wednesday conveyed a message of peace to Pope Francis. Pope Francis, the Vicar of Christ on Earth who led about 1.2 billion Roman Catholics around the world, is scheduled to visit the Philippines on January 15, 2015. Emano wished that the Pope’s visit would bring in peace and stability to a nation besieged with natural calamities in the past years. “The people of Misamis Oriental are proud of Pope

Francis visits to the Philippines, the only Christian country in Asia,” Emano said. He said that as governor of Misamis Oriental he wished to extend the message of the people of Misamis Oriental for the Pope’s successful visit. “Typhoon Amang, a new tropical depression, would be entering the country’s area of responsibility just as Pope Francis flies in and, we enjoined all the people of Misamis Oriental to pray together with the Pope to spare our country from destruction,” Emano said.

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Suman is one of the finest delicacies in the Philippines. It is a sweet sticky kind of food that suits to the taste pf not only Pinoys but so with the foreigners going in and out of the country. The mouthwatering Suman comes of age as it spells fortune and fame in the municipality of Clarin for in Clarin, Misamis Occidental, Suman is not just a food but also a good way of having an extra income. As a matter of fact, the local government of Clarin in the year 2009, seeing the good potential of Suman in the local market, had (Winner) Jumel P. Parnocillo See butter, page A7

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Coco workers’ tenure duty of company, says labor group

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AVAO CITY – A labor group said that a coco company is “responsible” for the tenure of workers who have worked for them for decades, but they are now in dispute with because of their tenure, as their jobs are “necessary and desirable.”

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“They should hire their workers directly,” said Joel Virador, regional coordinator of the National Federation of Labor Unions (Naflu) in Mindanao. More than 100 coco workers from desiccated coconut company Franklin Baker Co protested a week ago allegedly because their employment to an “external company “ is reverted as “agency

hires” despite working for the company for decades. In a p r e s s r e l e a s e , worke rs s ai d e x te r na l companies B/L Investment, Inc., Golden White Coco Traders, and Mactan “inked a deal Franklin B aker to abs orb 1,100 workers under new fivemonth contracts.” Ho w e v e r, F r a n k l i n Baker, in a letter to the media, said that they and

their three suppliers have a “service agreement.” “These suppliers are legitimate job contractors who in turn have their own regular employees w ho p e r for m work to enable these suppliers to provide the coconut meat to t he Fran k lin B a ker C o mp a ny,” s a i d Je r r y Lorenzo, president and chief executive office of Franklin Baker Group in the letter. Lorenzo said that they “did not hire any of the employees of these legitimate contractors.” “Franklin Baker entered into contracting agreements with these suppliers which are expressly allowed by law,” said Lorenzo adding “Franklin Baker C ompany… has always abided with regulations for the promotion of employment and obser vance of the

rights of workers to just and human conditions of work.” But Virador said that Franklin Baker “should not be hiding under the skirt of its contractors.” “These workers have served the company for decades and have contributed to its growth. The company boasted of meeting global workers, why then are its workers not hired by the company itself ?” said Virador. Jimboy Marciano, coco worker under B/L Investment, Inc. and spokesperson of Samahan ng Manggagawang Kontraktwal (SAMA-AKO) B/L Chapter said they “would not permit that our length of service be discarded.” He said that they want to be “paid their separation pay before we accept any new contract with the contractors.”

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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. No. 10172 and Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048 a notice is hereby served to the public that CRIS PAKIG-ANGAY BIHOD has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error and Change of First Name Respectively his/her Date of Birth from “MAY 30, 1967” to “MAY 27, 1967” and the First Name from “CRISTITUTO” to “CRIS” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CRISTITUTO PAQUIGANGAY BOHOD who was born on 30 MAY 1967 at Lala, Lanao del Norte whose parents are FERMIN CABRERA BEHOD and ESTRELLA MONIOSCO PAQUIGA NGAY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written opposition with this Office not later than 15 days.

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

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CCE#2625-2014

Date: January 5, 2015

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CCE#0011-2015

Date: January 6, 2015

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

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 JED DURANO LUMANGYAO at Davao City and whose parents are FAJARDO LUMANGYAO and NIDA MEDILLO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than January 21, 2015. (Sgd.) Atty. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS City Civil Registrar

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 GIEVENCY C. JAMILI 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 GIEVENCY C. JAMILI at Davao City and whose parents are EMMANUEL O. JAMILI and FLOR O. COLOMA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than January 26, 2015. (Sgd.) Atty. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS City Civil Registrar

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Peace council downplays terror threat in Normin By MARK FRANCISCO Staff member

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Top officials of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) yesterday downplayed reports that a group of terrorist is out to sow terror in Northern Mindanao but still called on the people to be highly vigilant. Emerging from their quarterly meeting, Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Chair and Cagayan de Oro Mayor Oscar Moreno, Philippine National Police (PNP) Director Agrimero Cruz Jr. of Northern Mindanao, and 4th Infantry Division Commander Brig. Gen. Oscar Lactao assured the public––in the wake of the January terror attacks in

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France and Nigeria, which has already killed more than 2,000 persons––that there is no imminent terror threats in the region. Cruz downplayed the capabilities of the Philippine-based extremists in sowing terror beyond their camps, saying they are only proclaiming their allegiance to either the Islamic State or, Al Qaeda to mystify or, to expand their propaganda. “But in reality, they cannot penetrate our borders. We are well secured here,” Cruz said, but still urged the public to be always vigilant. “The cooperation of the citizenry is highly important to any law enforcement agencies, especially in deterring crime. That’s why we value and take action on all the reports coming

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-0191-2014(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 n R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that DEBBIE LYN MAE PALEN CHUA has filed with this office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of DEBBIE LYN MAE PALEN CHUA, who was born on Butuan Doctor’s Hospital Inc., Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are FELICITAS MUSICO PALEN and DENNIS TAFALLA CHUA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 2 February 2015. (SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LLB, MPA City Civil Registrar MDN: JAN. 13 & 22, 2015

from the public,” he said. Meanwhile, Lactao said that one of the strategies they are pursuing this year is to win the heart of the public is to constantly push for a concerted effort among na-

tional government agencies to install projects especially in barangays with heavy New People’s Army (NPA) presence. “Bayanihan is all about addressing the root cause

of the insurgency. We can do that by extending the much needed government projects in the hinterlands. It is a shared responsibility among all the stakeholders in society, including the

residents of these barangays. We certainly cannot afford to lose to communist insurgency,” Lactao said. For his part, Moreno said he is planning for See downplays, page A7

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INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ELIGIBILITY TO BID SUPPLY OF ELECTRICAL MATERIALS FOR LANECO MAINTENANCE USE. 1. The Lanao Del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LANECO) through its BIDS & AWARDS COMMITTEE (BAC), invites suppliers to apply for eligibility to BID for the supply of electrical materials for LANECO maintenance use. LOT PROJECT ABC PRE-BID SUBMISSION OPENING CONFERENCE OF BIDS OF BIDS Supply of Electrical January 23, 2015 February 6, 2015 February 6, 2015 1 Materials for LANECO Php. 10,083,364.51 (1:00 PM) (10:00 AM) (1:00 PM) Maintenance Use

2. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in the Eligibility Requirements – Annex B. 3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail criterion as specified in the implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of the Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”. Bid prices that exceed the ABC shall be disqualified outrightly. There shall be no lower limit to the amount of the award. 4. Interested Bidders may obtain further information from BAC Secretariat and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during office hour, Monday to Friday on or before Pre-Bid Conference. 5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00). 6. LANECO will hold a Pre-Bid Conference (date and time stated above) at LANECO Boardroom, LANECO, Sagadan, Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, which will be opened to all interested parties who have purchased bidding documents. Attendees to the pre-bid conference are only the prospective bidders or their authorized representative (through a written authorization duly notarized). 7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on the date and time specified above. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in Item No. 8 of the Bidding Documents. 8. The Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award on any of the grounds enumerated under R.A. 9184, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. 9. Prior to the signing of the Contract, the winning bidder shall post a performance security as specified in the Bidding Documents.

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Funding charitable institutions from income taxes A new way to fund charitable institutions is being sought. If it becomes a law, anybody can directly contribute to the funding of charitable institutions and other development oriented civil society organizations through a percentage of their personal income tax. House Bill 5113, authored by Reps. Cresente C. Paez and Anthony M. Bravo (Partylist, COOP NATCCO), aims to give individual tax payers the discretion to allocate five percent of their income tax to their preferred charitable institutions or other civil society organization that are eligible. Under the measure to be known as “People Fund Act,” individual tax payers shall have the option to allocate five percent of their annual income tax to support a charitable or civil society organizations that

the tax payer shall select from a list of eligible organizations. The charitable or civil society organizations as those charitable institutions and other non-profit and nongovernment organizations (NGOs), including foundations, civic organizations, people’s organizations (POs), community organizations, sectoral organizations, cooperatives, micro-finance institutions and social enterprises, duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Housing and Land use Regulatory Board (HLURB) or formal accrediting bodies approved for the purposes of this law. Our 1987 Constitution is believed to be among the

The uproar between the City Mayor and the City Council in Cagayan De Oro City is a simple case of political hyperbole. It is a case between two people who are pulling apart from each other. Instead of extending a hand of reconciliation, both parties prefer to hide their hands under their sleeves. And, the people suffer. Last Monday, some barangay captains together with barangay constituents went to the City Hall grounds in an expression of disgust after the City Council approved the 2015 annual budget sans appropriation for PhilHealth. I listened to the arguments of both parties in the

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Editorial first of its kind in the world to recognize NGOs and POs as partners in development. It goes on in stipulating and defining their roles in society. The Philippine Development Plan (2011-2016) also highlights the role of these volunteers in pursuing the vision of inclusive growth and President Benigno Aquino’s vision of a Social Contract with the Filipino people. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) includes its representation of the citizenry. It is the negotiating force between bureaucratic power and those who have none (poor), or between those who have the power to make decisions within the formal structure of policymaking and those who

lie outside of it. CSOs have expanded to include community empowerment, empowering through self-organization and raise public awareness on significant issues such as rape, sexual harassment and rights for women and children. They also engaged in agricultural development by helping farmers and fisherfolks obtain access to agricultural services or by participating in the crafting of policies on the countryside. CSOs also serve as the watchdog over government agencies that implement various public services and promote public good. However, one of the predestined challenges of CSOs are the funding issues. To clear the doubt of bogus CSOs and to make them accountable to the public, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Retention of budget for PhilHealth renewal

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hope of getting into the bottom of the PhilHealth issue. First, the City’s Executive Department through City Mayor Oscar Moreno submitted a proposed budget of about P 240 million to cover an estimated 100,000

PhilHealth beneficiary for 2015. Pe r h a p s , Mo r e n o’s proposal was too large an amount that the City Council finds it reasonable to disapprove it. Instead, the City Council approved a P 44 million budget for the “point of care” health program in lieu of PhilHealth. In other words, there is, actually a budget for the city’s health program through the “point of care” program. It is not true that the City Council has “zero” budget for the city’s health programs at all. The PhilHealth explained that the “point of care” program is also a health program of the PhilHealth. But, PhilHealth and the

Point of Care Program are two different health care programs of the national government. Under the PhilHealth, a card holder or a member could only avail of a discounted medical services in private hospitals. Public hospitals offer “free medical services” to PhilHealth card holders and immediate members of the family. On the other hand, the beneficiary under the “Point of Care Program” could avail of the free medical services upon admission to the hospital. Wait: There are three things that a patient could avail the “Point of Care Program.” One, upon ad-

well as at four hostages at a kosher supermarket on Friday, would fuel antiIslam feelings in Germany and benefit PEGIDA. The Dresden rally began with a minute of silence in memory of all victims of this week’s terrorist violence in France. Police said the event was peaceful. “I did not come to this rally because I am against those who go to PEGIDA’s events, but because I am not afraid of people who have a different skin color, manners and customs,” Mayor Orosz said in her opening speech. She insisted Dresden was “more than a place where people hold demonstrations against other religions week after week.” The secular marchers were carrying posters and banners with slogans such as “Everyone

laughs in the same language” and “Germany is for all.” The news coming out from Dresden in recent weeks do not reflect the image of this city,” said German pop singer Roland Kaiser, who was among the rally participants. “The time of finding scapegoats should belong to the past now,” Kaiser said. I have several friends in Dresden and its surroundings married also to Philippinas. There is a certain indisposition. Call it also anxiety. But there is also hope. And prayers ... . +++ Email: doringklaus@gmail. com or follow me in Facebook or Twitter or visit www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

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France terror and German PEGIDA

Terror in France. The whole world is shocked. Count me in. Tens of thousands of people have held a rally in Dresden this morning to promote tolerance. The demonstrators marched against the German antiIslamization group PEGIDA and observed a minute of silence to remember the France attacks victims. Some 35,000 people gathered in front of the Frauenkirche in the capital city of the German state of Saxony on Saturday, the rally’s organizers said. The rally is being held to show solidarity with the immigrants and in defiance of the PEGIDA (Patriotic Europeans against the Islamization of the West) movement, which organizes weekly protests against the purported “Islamization” of

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Europe in different German cities. Last Monday, some 18,000 people took part in PEGIDA’s Dresden demonstration. Not 35,000 - like this morning. There is concern that the terrorist attacks by Islamists in France, which claimed the lives of 12 people at the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris on Wednesday as

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“A friend is a chocolate chip in the love, accept, forgive, dream, plan and cookie of life. “ cherish together. The sweetest nugUnknown gets of life seldom exist without the flavor of a friendship. In the cookie We enjoy them, laugh with them, of life allow yourself to enjoy the cry with them, mourn with them, richness of a few beautiful friends and even, at times, take them for as you sprinkle your life liberally granted. Yet friends we remain. We throughout theirs.

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Fortun gets P2.28B infras for 2015 implementation

By PAT SAMONTE, Regional Editor Caraga

UTUAN CITY – Agusan del Norte First District Rep. Lawrence Lemuel Fortun has secured P2,288,875,000 infrastructure projects for his district to be implemented this year.

As gathered from the solon’s constituency office, Fortun’s priority program in 2015 is focused on flood control, bridges, urban drainage, repair and rehabilitation of overbank levees, river dikes, cut-off channels and flood gates to barangays along the Agusan River. The infrastructure proj-

ects are all located in Butuan City which include the Rechanneling/Desiltation of Langihan LagoonPequeño Creek with Bridge (P150 million), Construction/Repair of Butuan City Revetment along Agusan River, Agao Section (P50 million), Improvement of Bank Protection along Butuan City-Malaybalay

Road (Dankias Section) (Phase 1)-Tungao (P50 million), Agusan River Basin Flood Control Project-Lower Agusan Development Program Flood Control Component Stage 1 Phase I & II – East Bank Levee, Flood Wall and West Bank Levee (P100 million), Urban Drainage System Butuan City-LADP Flood Control Component (P100 million) and others. Fortun earlier said not all the projects had been bidded out but will soon be available for bidding under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

DepEd announces schedule of ALS A&E Test BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) has set February 1, 2015, Sunday as the schedule of Alternative Learning System (ALS) Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test 2014 for the six regions in Mindanao – Regions 9, 10, 11, 12, Caraga and ARMM. In Caraga region, the test will be conducted in the 13 different testing

centers. According to Caraga ALS Focal Person Leoniza T. Lavapiez, there are 13 testing centers in the different divisions of the region. “Each division will have one testing center except for Surigao del Sur division which will have two separate testing centers,” said Lavapiez. Caraga region has 12 divisions namely: Butuan

City; Cabadbaran City; Agusan del Norte; Bayugan City; Agusan del Sur; Surigao City; Siargao island; Surigao del Norte; Bislig City; Tandag City; Surigao del Sur; and Dinagat Islands. Regional Supervisors will also be deployed during the testing day to monitor the successful conduct of the A&E Test.

See test, page A7

CAGAYAN ELECTRIC POWER & LIGHT CO., INC Important Notice to CEPALCO Customers Subject: Scheduled NGCP Power Interruption on Saturday, January 17, 2015 The Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., Inc. (CEPALCO) would like to inform all customers that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has advised CEPALCO that power supply will be interrupted on January 17, 2015 as shown below: REASONS

THE NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (NGCP) WILL FACILITATE LOAD TRANSFER FROM TRANSFORMER NO. 2 TO TRANSFORMER NO. 1 IN PREPARATION FOR THE ANNUAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF ITS 100 MVA POWER TRANSFORMER NO. 2, AND ITS ASSOCIATED 138KV AND 69KV HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT (HVE). TO MAKE USE OF THE INTERRUPTION, CEPALCO WILL ALSO CONDUCT 69KV PRIMARY POLE REPLACEMENT FROM BALOY TO GUSA HIGHWAY. A. TIME OF INTERRUPTION : 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (11 HOURS) AFFECTED AREAS : M3 – 69KV CUSTOMERS: 1. Alwana, Cugman B. TIME OF INTERRUPTION : 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM (2 hours) AFFECTED AREAS : M3 – 69KV CUSTOMERS: 1. HCH Corporation, Tagoloan 2. Del Monte Philippines, Inc., Bugo 3. Cagayan de Oro Oil Company, Tablon 4. Cagayan Corn Products, Tablon 5. Nestle Philippines, Inc., Tablon CAMAMAN-AN FEEDER 1: 1 Greater portion of the City Poblacion along Hayes St. from Daumar St. up to Pabayo St.; Daumar St. up to corner JR. Borja St.; all of Mortola St.; portion of JR Borja St. from Mortola St. up to corner Velez St., including Aguinaldo St. up to corner Justo Ramonal St., 2. Along Pabayo St.; including portions of C.Pacana St., JR Borja St., Gomez St., Cruz Taal St., T.Neri St., Abejuela St., Hayes St. and Gaerlan St. from Pabayo St.. 3. Along Corrales Ave. from Justo Ramonal towards FICCO corner Fernandez St., including Yacapin St. towards Capistrano St., 4. Portions of T.Chaves St. from Corrales Ave. up to Tiano Bros. St. including portions of A.Velez St. from Hayes St. CAMAMAN-AN FEEDER 2: 1. Along Hayes St. from Camaman-an towards Capt. Vicente Roa St. up to corner Justo Ramonal Ext., including Pinikitan, Adela, Balangiao area, Quirino St. and Yacapin Ext.. 2. Along J. Ramonal Ext. from Sto. Niño, Cogon towards V.Roa St. and R. Chavez St. up to Corrales Ave. towards corner A.Luna St.; D. Velez St., JR Borja Sts between V. Roa St. and Mortola St. towards Daumar St. to Yacapin Ext. up to Doña Nieves St. 3. All of Nazareth Subd. and Ramonal Village. From Hayes-12th Sts towards 12th -21st Sts.; along 21st from 12th St. to T.Saco-6th Sts. up to corner 21st – 2nd Sts. 4. Along 21st St., Nazareth from corner 27th St. towards 20th,15th up to 14th St. including Asian Crystal Compound. 5. Along 14th St., Nazareth from corner 10th St. towards 11th, 12th, 13th, 23rd, 21st up to 26th St including Xavier University Grade School. 6. Along 15th St. Nazareth from corner 9th St. towards 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 23rd, 24th, 21st up to 26th St. including Barangay Hall, tennis court and gym. 7. Along 16th St., Nazareth from corner 9th St. towards 10th up to 11th St. CAMAMAN-AN FEEDER 3: 1. Portions of Camaman-an along JR Borja Extension from junction of Macajalar-JR Borja Extension up to Cronin Village including James Way Hatchery. CAMAMAN-AN FEEDER 4: 1. Portions of Camaman-an near and including towards Manto to San Jose and St. Vianney Seminaries, greater portion of Camaman-an proper towards Bontong, Bolonsori up to Upper Camaman-an and Hayes Subdivision including Tipolohon and Alegria Hills Subdivision 2. Dewfoam and PNB & Allied Bank at LKKS Center Compound. 3. Along CM Recto Ave. from corner Agora Road towards Maharlika Bridge. 4. Portion of A.Luna St. towards all of Mabulay Subdivision including portion of the Provincial Capitol and Provincial Hospital Area. 5. Medical Center area along and bounded by Capistrano St., Echem St. up to corner Akut St., A.Velez St., and Recto Ave.(UCCP side). 6. Corrales Ext. from Gaabucayan St. towards most of PPA area. 7. J.Pacana St. from CM Recto Ave. towards all of Macabalan area. C. TIME OF INTERRUPTION : 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM (2 hours); switching; and again at 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (1 hour and 30 minutes); switching AFFECTED AREAS : M3 – 69KV CUSTOMERS: 1. Limketkai Mall, Lapasan 2. Limketkai Plant, Puntod 3. Gaisano City, CM Recto Ave. KAUSWAGAN FEEDER 1: 1. All of RER Subdivision Phases I & 2 including Dolores compound; towards Rural Transit Mindanao Inc. along Maharlika Highway; Polymedic Medical Plaza up to Savemore Kauswagan. 2. All of NHA-KSS Subdivision and portion of Bayabas near Manila Broadcasting Radio Station to Capisnon area; including Bulua Westbound Terminal area. 3. Greater part of Bulua from Bulua Rotonda towards all of Iponan Proper. 4. All of Barangay Consolacion. PUEBLO FEEDER 1: 1. Portions of Upper Carmen towards Dagong including SM City; Pryce Plaza; SPUM & Searsolin. 2. Portions of Carmen: along vicinities of Villarin St. towards portion of Canitoan–Pagatpat Road; including St. Mary’s Academy (formerly Cathedral School of Technology), Golden Village, City Hospital-DOH Area, COWD reservoir and Seriña St. from Villarin St. down to Madonna and Child Hospital. 3. Max Suniel St. from Villarin St. down towards portion of Mabolo St.; including Matilde Neri St., Dabatian St. and Cagayan de Oro College area; and; portion of Lirio St. area. 4. Greater part of Patag including Calamansi Drive, Camp Evangelista, Apovel Subdivision, Terry Hills Subdivision and Anhawon, Bulua area. 5. Along 6th Division Road from Calamansi Drive up to Citi Hardware, Bulua near DPWH Depot. PUEBLO FEEDER 2: 1. Portion of Upper Carmen, Upper Balulang and all of Brgy. Lumbia including; PNR Sawmill, Shop and Transmitter; Pueblo de Oro, Camella Homes, Xavier Estates, Xavier Heights, Xavier High School, Golden Glow Village, Golden Glow North 1 & 2, Hillsborough, Philam Life, Morning Mist, all of Gran Europa including Portico, La Mirande, Lissandra, La Buena Vida, Frontiera and Montana, Vista Grande & Vista Verde Subdivisions. 2. Lumbia Airport & Rio Verde and BPC plant. 3. Along West Diversion Road from crossing PN Roa Road down to Upper Dagong, Carmen up to Silver Creek Subdivision. MACASANDIG FEEDER 1: 1. Hayes St. from corner A.Velez St. towards City Hall area & Burgos St., along T.Chaves St. from Burgos St. up to Tiano Bros. St. - including portions of Tiano Bros. St., Rizal St., Capistrano St. from Hayes St.; and; Dolores St.. 2. Along Burgos St. from T.Chaves St. up to corner Gomez St. including portions of Abejuela St., Tirso Neri St., Cruz Taal St. and Gomez St. from Burgos St.. 3. Surroundings along Mabini St. from corner A.Velez St. towards Capistrano St. up to corner Gomez St. including portions of Tiano Bros. St. from Mabini St.; Yacapin St. from Capistrano St. towards Burgos St.; and; C.Pacana St., JR Borja St. and Gomez St. from Capistrano St. 4. Along Pabayo and T. Saco Streets from Dolores towards Clementino Chaves St. up to 15th-26th St., Nazareth. including 15th St, 5. Along 26th St., Nazareth from corner 15th St. towards 14th up to portion of Apollo St. 6. Greater portion of Macasandig, all of Tibasak, all the way to Taguanao. Power will however be restored immediately without further notice when NGCP and Cepalco line and switching works are completed earlier than scheduled. We hope the affected customers and the public in general will be guided by this announcement. Thank you. Released by: Ms. Marilyn A. Chavez Senior Manager Customer & Community Relations Dept.

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AMBOANGA CITY -- The City Government of Zamboanga is pushing for legal action against officials and personnel involved in the disappearance of more than half of the 1,170 sacks of smuggled sugar nabbed by local officials off the waters of Sangali and Bolong last Tuesday, January 6. “Administrative and criminal cases against officials or personnel must be filed before the Ombudsman,” said City Mayor Beng Climaco in a press briefing with Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials Tuesday, January 13 at the City Hall Conference Room. While the local government is entrusting the BOC to conduct its own inde-

pendent investigation, Climaco emphasized that this does not preclude the local government from pursuing legal action against those involved in the incident. “Those responsible must be held accountable, and justice must be served,” Climaco declared. A total of 1,170 sacks of 50 kilos of alleged smuggled sugar was seized by baran-

Mayor Beng Climaco together with Customs Deputy Commissioner Jessie Dellosa and other officials Tuesday answer questions fielded by members of the media in relation to the missing sacks of sugar in the custody of BOC-Zamboanga. JOEY BAUTISTA

gay, police and military authorities January 6, and turned over to the BOC the following day. Upon inspection Friday morning, however, only 325 out of the total confiscated sacks remained at the BOC warehouse at the port area. A fact-finding investigation was immediately launched by the City Government, through the City Legal Office, and the results of the investigation were tackled during an executive meeting yesterday with Customs Deputy Commis-

R.A. Form No. 10172 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Lanao del Norte MUNICIPALITY OF BAROY OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ETHEL TRAPERO CABIGAS has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical error particularly in his/her GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ETHEL TRAPERO CABIGAS at Brgy. San Juan, Baroy, Lanao del Norte whose parents are VIRGELIO P. CABIGAS and ARLENE C. TRAPERO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 29 JANUARY 2015. (SGD) CIRILO A. MICULOB Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: JAN. 15 & 22, 2015

sioner for the Intelligence Group Jessie Dellosa. Foremost among the recommendations presented by the City Government was the need for BOC to conduct an independent investigation looking into the lapses in its procedures and personnel. “It is therefore respectfully recommended that the Bureau of Customs conduct its own independent, impartial, credible investigation to ensure that those responsible for or are in cahoots with smuggling syndicates would be held liable,” noted Climaco. The chief executive also called on the BOC to establish protocols that will guide the LGU and enforcing agencies in curbing smuggling incidences. “We have records to prove and to show that the police and military has participated in an all-out campaign against smuggling. The barangays have already shown that they have acted against smuggling. There should be coordination now, on the part of the BOC, to establish these protocols in terms of antismuggling activities, so that agencies like the PDEA and the local government will not be sacrificed,” she said. See Charges, page A7

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Also, lead monitors from Manila will be coming to the region to make sure that the conduct of A&E Test is implemented according to what is planned and expected, Lavapiez added. The ALS A&E registration, administration and certification is free of charge. ALS is a parallel learning system in the Philippines that provides a practical option to the existing formal instruction. When one does not have or cannot access formal education in schools, ALS is an alternate or substitute. ALS includes both the non-formal and informal sources of knowledge and skills. (NCLM/Alfonsito Allan Cale, DepEd Butuan City Division/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

Charges... from page A6

Dellosa, who flew in the City along with a team of BOC investigators, assured that the incident and Customs personnel are under investigation. Dellosa also reported that a task group has been formed to strengthen the anti-smuggling campaign in the ZAMBASULTA region. Dubbed Task Group ZAMBASULTA, the group will liaise with the local government unit and enforcement agencies to orchestrate and synchronize anti-smuggling efforts. (Jasmine Mohammadsali)

Diaz...

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sion. Two, the patient is de-

termined by a medical social worker as indigent. Three, the hospital is accredited by PhilHealth under the “Point of Care Program.” In Northern Mindanao, only the Northern Mindanao Medical Center, all Misamis Oriental provincial hospitals, and the public hospital in Misamis Occidental are covered by the “Point of Care Program.” This is the thing that some barangay officials who joined the rally last Monday have howled about. Barangay Captain Jocelyn Rodriguez, of Nazareth, said that it is unfair for those who have PhilHealth who suddenly loses it because the City Council did not appropriate for its renewal in 2015. Rodriguez said that all barangay workers are not covered by PhilHealth. “Only regular workers of the city government are covered by PhilHealth – not the Barangay workers,” Rodriguez said. It would have been better if the City Council have just retained the budget for the renewal of those who are already covered by the PhilHealth program. The barangay health centers are not also covered by the “Point of Care Program.” Without PhilHealth means, that a mother has to pay more than P 2,400 to give birth to a baby in the Barangay Health Center. Rodriguez expressed the apprehension that the mothers would return to the basic of hiring a “hilots. ” A City Ordinance now prohibits the “hilots” in the delivery of a baby without the supervision of a regis-

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE City of Davao Notice of Publication RA 10172 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CCE#0006-2015

Date: January 6, 2015

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 JOY M. MAATA at Davao City and whose parents are N/A and JULIA MANGINSAY MAATA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than January 21, 2015. (Sgd.) Atty. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS City Civil Registrar MDN: JAN. 8 & 15, 2015

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tered nurse or midwives. I think the barangay officials have reason to be heard, too. Perhaps, the City Council could approve a supplemental budget to appropriate the renewal of the existing PhilHealth members in the barangay level. -0- react: crisguardian@yhoo.com

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made Suman as the municipality’s trademark in their One-Town OneProduct Program (OTOP). It has made quite a twist of the ordinary Suman that we know with over 16 varieties of Suman produced by makers.. Some of their top selling Sumans are Suman Langka, Suman Ube, Suman Mani and the Traditional and ever tasty Plain Suman and more…. On the economic and tourism side, Suman has greatly contributed to making Clarin as the Suman Capital of the province which helped several families in the municipality. Makers, vendors and utility maintenance in Suman houses must be residents of the municipality. The industry made gains for the local government of Clarin contributing over 20 million pesos of income last year according to Mayor Elas F. Navarro during the Suman festival of the municipality. As of now, Suman continues to bless the folks of Clarin as it has reached the National and International market. Some of the Suman were exported to nearby countries making Clarin a proud and certified quality Suman maker.

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adding, “Whatever political hindrances they may have from page A3 both sides, may these will the development of the be ease and that they will be Calabugao Plains, which guided by the Holy Spirit.” traverses the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon and Agusan del Sur. from page A1 Calabugao Plains has to the Philippines cannot seven barangays and has be at a more opportune time. a total of 51,000 hectares. He comes to us at a time One of the projects of the when we Filipinos--despite Armed Forces of the Philip- our differences in religious pines (AFP) Bayanihan 2015 beliefs and backgroundsis to preserve the Pulangi -stand together in a common and Calabugao Rivers by goal for our nation and for regulating fishing activities, one another. No doubt his reforestation along water- visit will strengthen our shed areas and barangay commitment to seeing this water source, assist natural peace process through by regeneration and National supporting the Bangsamoro Greening Program, develop Basic Law which will be the eco-tourism along Pulangi catalyst to finally establish River and preserving the lasting peace in Mindanao. Philippine eagle. More proj“Since his ascent to paects are in the pipeline, said pacy, His Holiness embarked the mayor. on a journey to reach out “If Mayor Moreno has to the leaders and peodone this in Lantad during ples of different religions his term as governor, we are and strengthen interfaith confident that in his term dialogue. His visit to the now as RPOC chairman, we Kingdom of Jordan because can do it together for the of its roots to the Prophet whole region,” Lactao said. Mohammed means he is one Moreno cited Cagayan who respects the Islamic de Oro as an example. He faith. In the same vein, his said that people in the city visit to Turkey in which he regardless of cultural diver- prayed at the famous Blue sities live in harmony. Mosque demonstrates a gesture that shows respect to Islam religion and builds from page A1 bridge with the Muslim the legislative and the world,” Lorena said. “These endeavors, as well executive departments of the local government of as his pronouncements that Cagayan de Oro City will differentiate Muslims from be able to settle their dif- terrorists, show that he is ferences in the interest of one who looks beyond relipublic service,” he added. gion. This is something we “May the Pope may can all learn from--that in change their [local offi- order to achieve peace, one cials’] heart and that they must look beyond religion, will start to realize that the beyond race, beyond gender, people, especially the poor, beyond any difference, and need their help,” said Yan-ez focus on what makes us

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R.A. Form No. 101 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE City of Davao

(Sgd.) Atty. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS City Civil Registrar

MDN: JAN. 8 & 15, 2015

Pajo calls on public to take extra care vs sore eyes ALARMED over reports that many are suffering from “sore eyes,” Councilor Dante Pajo advises Kagay-anons to always observe proper hygiene, wash hands and keep it away from dirt. “Wearing of sunglasses can also be one of the protective gears,” Pajo told The Power. He also encourages patients affected with sore eyes to consult a doctor or health worker for proper medication and avoid “traditional “ treatments to avoid complications. Pajo reiterated his appeal to everyone to keep the environment clean and not to allow venues for dengue carrier mosquitoes. “Sa miaging semana, kanunay ang pag-ulan, kinahanglang siguradoon nga walay tubig nga na stocked sa mga lata, rubber tires ug uban pa,” Pajo added even as he urges barangay officials to continually implement Ordinance No. 100442006 in their respective localities. The ordinance regulates the storing or stockpiling of used tires, tin cans, flower pots and other containers that can be breeding grounds of mosquitoes. “However, those who will stock water for laundry and other purposes should cover the container,” Pajo said. The ordinance prohibits the stockpiling or display of tires and other containers in an open place except when there is adequate protective roof or cover. (ELB)

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

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ROBERTO JR. S. CANCERAN has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name docketed as CFN-1777-2014 from ROBERT to ROBERTO JR. in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROBERTO SEGOVIA CANSIRANG who was born on October 14, 1965 at DAVAO CITY and whose parents are ROBERTO CANSIRANG and REMEDIOS SEGOVIA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than January 21, 2015. Issued on 5th day of January 5, 2015 at Davao City, Philippines.

similar. For underneath our differences, we are all the same. We are all human beings, we are all God’s children, who have the right to peace, and we all have a duty to uphold it. Let Pope Francis be an inspiration for us as we move forward in the establishment of the Bangsamoro. Tama na ang giyera. Let us unite and be brothers and sisters for peace,” he added.

CCE#1527-2014

Date: January 5, 2015

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 JE-AR AGABON GUNAYAN at Davao City and whose parents are FRANCISCO GUNAYAN and ADELIA AGABON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than January 21, 2015. (Sgd.) Atty. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS City Civil Registrar MDN: JAN. 8 & 15, 2015

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Davao eyes amendment of PPP to fasttrack mega projects By Digna D. Banzon

AVAO CITY – The Davao City Investment and Promotions Center (DCIPC) will recommend amendment of a Davao City Ordinance on Public Private Partnership (PPP) to fasttract mega projects. One of the projects under the PPP is the P39 billion reclamation project which is expected to begin in 2016. Earlier, the

Davao City Investment and Promotions Center (DCIPC) disclosed that negotiations for the project will begin in February on the details of the Term of Reference (TOR). DCIPC head Ivan Cortez said he would push for the amendment of the ordinance so that the city government can fasttrack on projects and proposals without going through the National Economic Development Authority

(NEDA) board in Manila. He said though that NEDA will sit in negotiations for projects for PPP to ensure that the deal is beneficial to both government and the investor. "Under the current set up, all big ticket projects regardless of the kind of partnership will pass through the National Economic and Development Authority Investment and Coordination Committee (NEDA-ICC)," he

said. Cortez said they would recommend that joint ventures, lease and management contracts will have a faster process flow by not subjecting them to NEDA evaluation while other Build and Operate Transfer variant will still pass through them (NEDA). The first partner, the Mega Harbour Port Development, Inc. for the reclamation proj-

ect, Cortez said still carries the original proponent status. It is a Filipino company that operates four major ports in Luzon and the Visayas. Although he said there is another interested party, a European Corporation based in Dubai of the reclamation project from Magsaysay Park towards the Bucana River near the area of the Agro-Industrial Foundation. (PNA)

'Tambay' becomes entrepreneur with DSWD help By Oliver Badel Inodeo

Misamis Occidental -- Dolores Lawas, 36, of Don Victoriano, a hinterland municipality of Misamis Occidental and 117 kilometers west of Cagayan de Oro City, used to drink alcohol during her idle time with her friends while playing "tong-its," a locally known card game. Dolores disclosed that for her, life seemed meaningless. “As long as I can eat three times a day, it was okay,” she said. Her husband Romel is a casual employee of the local government unit of Don Victoriano. But, when Dolores became a beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, more than five years ago, her life gradually changes. Pantawid Pamilya is the national government's assistance to poor families that invests in their children's education and health. Dolores claimed that the Family Development Session of Pantawid Pamilya guided her to slowly turn away from vices and focus on caring for her three children. In 2012, Dolores was able to avail benefits from Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) implemented by the DSWD, a reason for her become more focused in improving the well-being of her family. SLP is the DSWD's livelihood program that helps poor families rise from poverty through capacity building and provision of seed capita. Dolores put up a carenderia, a small eatery in her town after receiving P10,000 loan from SLP. After a year of operation, Dolores expanded her eatery into a refreshment shop. She is now earning P3,500 a week, higher compared to the weekly income of P2,000 during her first year of running her own business. “I will never stop dreaming and working hard, because success comes to those who go for it,” said Dolores in the vernacular. Dolores said that DSWD touched and changed her life. Currenty, there are 740 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Don Victoriano who are also enjoying the benefits of SLP.

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SM Lanang Premier Mall Manager Mary Therese Lapeña-Manalo presents a gift to one of the kids from DSWD’s 4Ps.

Orphaned children ride the ferris wheel with an employee of SM City General Santos.

Children beneficiaries from DSWD’s 4Ps visited SM Lanang Premier’s giant Christmas tree with mall employees.

SM employees spread love on Christmas, reach out to needy children and the elderly

mployees of SM malls across the country initiated a volunteerism project called “ChriSMiles” as a way of giving back to the community last Christmas season. In Mindanao, volunteer employees of SM City Davao, SM City Cagayan de Oro, SM City General San-

tos and SM Lanang Premier chipped in donations in cash and kind for the said project, which benefited more than 130 recipients from various needy sectors. Rank-and-file employees to managers and executives collectively participated in the ChriSMiles activity conducted on

December 22 and 23, 2014. They contributed their personal time, effort and resources to spread love and joy to each mall’s selected beneficiaries. SM City Davao mall administration employees and the Customer Relations Services team, in partnership with the mall’s security

SM City Cagayan de Oro employees with ChriSMiles beneficiaries from DSWD.

personnel, opted to share their blessings to more than 50 elderly from the Missionaries of Charity Immaculate Heart of Mary Home for the Sick, Abandoned and Dying Destitute. They performed Christmas carols for residents of the Home and shared a meal with them. Nine sacks of rice,

Staff of SM City Cagayan de Oro shares a tender moment with a child beneficiary.

a wheelchair and a walker were donated to the Missionaries of Charity. In SM City Cagayan de Oro, employees aptly dubbed their activity ‘An Extra Mile for ChriSMiles,’ giving children from the DSWD Reception and Study Center and DSWD Haven for Women Dependents a special Christmas

treat. Each employee made sure to spend time with his or her chosen kid beneficiary. The kids enjoyed free fun rides at the mall and they also received goodies courtesy of McDonalds. Meanwhile, staff of SM City General Santos treated orphaned children from the St. Marcellin Home for Boys, St. Gemma’s Or-

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UTANG = FINANCIAL STRESS http://www.chinkeetan.com/ ng utang mo? Well allow me to help you answer all of it sa video na ito. If you want to know the source of income, what are the root cause of your debt, so you won’t go back to debt. This video again will answer it to you. So, let us recap what I’ve shared. TAN by CHINKEE

Sino sa inyo ang gustong mabago ang financial life this 2015? Ang tanong, bakit kaya may mga tao na hindi pa rin naniniwala na pwede nila maabot ang Financial Freedom na pinapangarap nila? Alam niyo ba? Hindi yan dahil sa ayaw nila na guminhawa ang kanilang buhay. Minsan sa sobrang kahirapan na dinadanas, nawawalan na sila ng pag-asa na makalabas pa sa kanilang katayuan sa buhay. At ang madalas nitong sanhi ay ang pagkakaroon ng UTANG o DEBT. Ikaw ba yung tipo na nawalang na ng pag-asa dahil sobrang laki ng iyong utang? Ikaw ba yung tipo na kahit mabayaran mo na ang utang mo, ay bumabalik ka pa din sa pagkakautang? Ikaw ba yung tipo na hindi mo na alam ang gagawain mo sa sobrang konti na lang ang natitira sa sahod mo dahil malaking parte ng sweldo mo ay napupunta lang sa pagbabayad ng interest

SM Lanang Premier and SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. employees engage kids in some morning exercises.

HOW TO GET OUT OF DEBT? CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE You do not ask your income to adjust to your lifestyle. You tell your lifestyle to adjust to your income. SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE Admit that you are in financial need. Huwag kang magpanggap. Magpakatotoo ka! LIVE IN SIMPLICITY NOT DUPLICITY Dapat matutong makuntento sa buhay. Huwag magasam ng mga bagay kung hindi pa tama ang timing. I hope this short video blog is able to enlighten you. Alam ko kayang-kaya nyo makawala sa utang, lalo na kung ginagamit nyo na ang Debt repayment plan na kasama na sa CHINK POSITIVE MONEY KIT! This material will help you plan specifically paano ka makalalabas sa utang ng hindi na strestress at makakaipon ka pa!

Kids from the St. Marcellin Home for Boys, St. Gemma’s Orphan- Employees of SM City General Santos distribute meals to the kids. age and St. Agnes Montepulciano Home for Children play parlor games with staff of SM City General Santos.

ChriSMiles beneficiaries, together with SM employees, get to watch a movie for free at SM Cinema Lanang.

...SM from Page A9 Orphanage and St. Agnes Montepulciano Home for Children to an exciting day at the mall and at the McDonalds store. The kids were presented with balloons and they were very excited to ride the Cyber Ferris Wheel with SM employees. At SM Lanang Premier, employees from the mall administration and SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc., in coordination with DSWD Region XI, gave kids from the Pantawid Pamily-

Kids from DSWD Reception and Study Center and DSWD Haven for Women Dependents enjoy a free train ride at SM City Cagayan de Oro.

ang Pilipino Program (4Ps) an activity-filled experience at the lifestyle mall. The kids reveled in air castle inflatables slide activity and a free movie showing at SM Cinema Lanang. They were also given free passes to Jollibee’s Jollitown, where they played with other kids at the SMX Convention Center. Selected children beneficiaries of the said malls also delighted in a mall tour with employees as their guide. A program was also planned out, where kids were given the chance to play

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games, receive gifts and prizes and indulge in a sumptuous meal. ChriSMiles is an annual nationwide activity under the Employee Volunteerism Program of SM Supermalls. It encourages employees to find the deeper meaning of Christmas by being more appreciative of their individual blessings and sharing these with the underprivileged sectors of the society. The program started in 2012 wherein the beneficiaries were children. In 2013, ChriSMiles focused on the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

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Legal Advantage of Rationalization Plan By Angelita M. Maribojoc, EPS

Executive Order 366 paved the way towards the creation of new organizational set up in the Department of Education known as the Rationalization Plan. This brought forth new

position and deleting other positions. Divisions are now categorized into very large, large, medium and small categories. B efore the advent of Rationalization Plan, ser-

Within Reach By Elbert R. Francisco

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” The 21st century education is reshaped according to the needs of the clienteles. It is strengthened to adapt to the trends in the world market. This form of educational advancement is anchored on empowering every sovereign citizen with the necessary skills for global competitiveness. It also focuses on the holistic development of every individual regardless of his race and economic status. Today, education marks an end to naiveté. It has opened its gate to every “Juan” to enjoy the different possibilities life could offer. An educated man actually closes doors of ignorance and embraces the windows of challenges that lie ahead. When an individual becomes knowledgeable in all aspects of human existence, the more he aspires for changes; a change in his beliefs, a change on his perspectives, and a change over his actions. Education, as we all know, is a powerful tool that elevates a person’s spirit towards the attainment of equality and justice. It is a weapon that would transform the underprivileged

and the less fortunate people to financially stable entities. The knowledge one has gathered from countless of learning and the wisdom he has conceptualized throughout the years are manifestations of the positive effect of education to human race. However, many young Filipinos nowadays do not fully value the importance of education in their lives. They already have lost their identity. These people have been fighting the battle unarmed with virtues—faith, fortitude, optimism, patience, perseverance and etc. They are blinded with the superficial desire to earn money for many things they do not exactly need. These immature youngsters have been locked in the cavern of uncertainty. Perchance, the reasons for not prioritizing education differ from one person to another. Apparently, these are not limited to common problems such as financial incapacitation, conflicts between parents, far distance of school from home and early marriage. Personal attributes such as carefreeness, laziness and passiveness also have impact in the deteriorating love of learners for education. Subsequently, education

vices for legal officers are limited only to the central and regional offices. However, by this time, for very large, large and medium divisions, an item for lawyer position was opened. This delighted much the divisions particularly those

with lots of pending complaints and other related legal concerns. Indeed, a guardian in legal matters is essential in day to day operations of division offices. Not all are well exposed to grievance machineries on DepEd

is labeled best when it has served its purpose. Through the efforts of the government in realigning the needs of the constituents with the standards set beforehand, illiteracy, failure and monetary scarcity are just few of the meaningless words that bear no connotations at all. It is because the individual skills and talents are certainly enhanced so as to produce skilled and competent citizen. When the K to 12 Basic Education Program reaches its full swing of implementation, surely no more Filipino is left behind. According to John Dewey, an American psychologist, philosopher, educator, social

critic, and political activist, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” With this, schoolteachers should see to it that everything goes well, and they should empower every Filipino with the 21st century skills, for education is not just the ladder to attaining success but the victory itself in depth. Teachers, as molders of the young minds, should carry out the programs and thrusts of the government for the betterment of the whole populace. Since the fate has already been entrusted to the working hands of the unsung heroes, thus the road to the world of jobs is within reach.

Rules and Procaedures, in handling complaints, in knowing the legal implications in some decisions among others. That’s why, an attorney is very important to DepEd division offices. To the largest department in the country, it is a great advantage having a counsel to assist the superintendent in settling disputes or clarifying issues. In some cases, legal problems consumed much time from the other regular functions of the agency heads because they are to gather facts and make written justifications on complaints that are sometimes forwarded to the CSC, Text Action Center, NBI or to the legal section

at the Central Office. This can cause stress and inefficiency by some schools division superintendents. Thus, with the presence now of a legal counsel in permanent regular status, we can expect a thorough legal service. However, lawyer positions in DepEd is not that lucrative. Salary cap is not that attractive for it is only a fraction to those practicing lawyers and even to those lawyers employed by other agencies. In this scenario, it is a probability that DepEd will just be the springboard for neophyte lawyers while waiting for the right time towards greener pastures. This maybe true or not but this is a better leverage than resorting to retainership mode of legal services.

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THE ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF OF LOURDES COLLEGE DEEPLY AND HEARTILY WELCOMES HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS ON HIS PASTORAL VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY 15-19, 2015 MAY HIS VISIT BRINGS UNITY AND BLESSINGS FOR THE FILIPINO PEOPLE.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

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