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Caraga region: Pilot for GPBP online and monitoring system

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UTUAN City–– Caraga region has been chosen as one of the two regions in the country (along with Region 6) to be piloted for the implementation of online reporting and monitoring system of Grassroots Participatory Budget Process (GPBP).

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Probe on tuition increases pushed

By PAT SAMONTE Regional Editor-Caraga

BUTUAN City––Agusan del Norte First District Rep. Lawrence Lemuel Fortun wants an investigation of how the guidelines of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on increases of tuition and other school fees have been monitored and complied with.

According to Fortun, numerous complaints from parents of college students of rising school fees had prompted him to file a resolution directing the House Committee on Education to look into what CHED had achieved in its monitoring function of universities and colleges’ compliance with tuition guidelines.

Pursu ant to CHED Memorandum Order No. 3, Series of 2012, all higher educational institutions that plan to increase tuition and other fees shall submit a proposal alongside pertinent documents to CHED regional offices. It also required the schools to conduct consultations See probe, page A7

Engineer collared for illicit drug transport

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Northern Mindanao has captured an Engineer who allegedly transports illegal drugs here, PDEA officials said Tuesday.

PDEA regional director, Emerson Margate, of Northern Mindanao, identified the suspect as Engr. Wilson Nilo Roque, 40, married of Samba an Village, Patag, Cagayan De Oro City.

Margate said that the PDEA agents collared the suspect in an entrapment last Sunday evening on the Vamenta Boulevard in CarCOVERED COURT. Misamis Oriental second district Rep. Juliette T. Uy turns over a covered court worth P2 million men, this city. constructed in Barangay Luyong Bonbon in Opol town in Misamis Oriental. With Rep. Uy are Opol town Mayor Maximino He said the PDEA B. Seno, Opol town Vice Mayor Tatchie M. Ortigoza, and Punong Barangay Roland A. Alfeche and other local officials.

Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit of Mindanao Daily News

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Fishermen catch giant ocean sun fish

By Roel Catoto of MindaNews

SURIGAO City––Fishermen in a coastal village here caught a rare giant fish early morning Tuesday, which awed residents owing to the fish’s size.

Energito B. Balaba, law enforcement officer of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR13), said it was an ocean sunfish, also known as Mola mola.

He told MindaNews the giant fish. Residents of Sitio San Roque in Barangay Ipil, Surigao City gather fish was caught by fisherto see the rare and gigantic ocean sunfish caught by local fishermen Tuesday morn- men in Barangay Ipil and ing (14 Oct 2014). The fish was over two meters long and weighted 600 to 800 kilos. brought them ashore.

Photo courtesy of Cherryl Obado of LGU-Ipil Balaba said the gigantic

fish, which weighed between 600 and 800 kilos, was already dead when he and colleagues arrived at Sitio San Roque of the said village.

Dominador Maputol, of the Fisheries Production Division of BFAR, said the fish was 2.165 meters long and 1.322 meters high.

Maputol said they never allow the fishermen to cannibalize the fish for fear that it might put them in danger.

Barangay chair Andrea L. Yangzon said the fishermen caught the fish using nets, then used a hook on its mouth to drag it to the See catch, page A7

Navigational facilities to maximize use of Misor airport

By MARK FRANCISCO, Reporter

SENATOR JV Ejercito welcomed the recent installation of navigational facilities at Laguindingan airport in Misamis Oriental.

In a press conference over the weekend, Ejercito said the navigational facilities

are essential for the maximized use of the airport.

This, even as he opined that the Laguindingan airport is one of the nicest domestic airports in the country.

“In my trips as senator, I have been in a lot of places. Your airport here in Cagayan

de Oro is one of the best,” he said.

By November this year, Laguindingan airport can already accommodate night landings and takeoffs and Ejercito said he is looking forward for a red-eye flight towards Cagayan de Oro. The SKY-KR Consortium has already

finished the installation of the Air Navigation System and Support Facilities ahead of the November 20 target completion date.

To complement the airport, Ejercito is now batting for the realization of the Mindanao railway system.

See airport, page A7

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With parting swipe at Commissioner Sevilla

Davao Port Collector leaves post; ask for impartial probe

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AVAO CITY -- Bureau of Customs Port of Davao District Collector Ernesto Ruiz Aradanas left his post, Tuesday (Oct. 14), but stressed, in a press statement he issued, that he “did not resign,” but rather asked for an investigation.

“Instead, (I) requested for an impartial investigation of the alleged oil smuggling, because I believe the Port of Davao did what is the most appropriate process and protocols in addressing the issue,” he said.

“I am saddened by the arbitrary decision of Commissioner (John Sevilla) for my termination, who may be fed himself inaccurate information. When objective consideration of facts and when due process are junked, arrogance and abuse of authority follow, then (effort towards) ‘reforms’ is doomed,” Aradanas’ statement added.

He hoped th​at​ “truth and justice will prevail in the end.”

He denied that he allowed the illegal entry of

260,000 liters of smuggled gasoline at the Sub-Port of General Santos.

“When the said oil shipment arrived at General Santos City, it is considered a domestic cargo, because it

already entered at the SubPort of Jolo, Sulu, which was cleared by the Customs authorities of the port upon compliance with the required Customs formalities, including submission of pertinent documents, like Load Port Survey Report issued by Bureau Veritas and payment of the duties, taxes and other charges due thereon,” the embattled Davao district collector explained.

“Section 1202 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines provides: ‘Importation is deemed terminated upon payment

of the duties, taxes and other charges due upon the articles, or secured to be paid, at a port of entry and the legal permit withdrawal shall have been granted,” he added.

“Nevertheless, in order to protect the interest of the government, I issued first an Alert Order while the hearing on the existence of probable cause was on-going in compliance with the due process of law as required

by Section 2535 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines.”

“I eventually issued the Warrant of Seizure and De-

tention on 23 September 2014 on the day I left for the 8th BIMP-EAGA Heads of Customs Meeting in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, even when our fact finding was not yet complete.”

“The shipments integrity remains, as it was at the moment when the Commissioner gave me, a “direct order” to issue WSD (12 September 2014) without established probable cause by the Port of Davao, contrary to the insinuation that I delayed the process to allow the illegal discharge of the said shipment,” Aradanas said.

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were also indicating that I belong to the ‘corrupt and non-performing officials’ being rid as part of the new policy direction of BOC. Contrary to such insinuation, my accomplishments, as District Collector of the Port of Davao, show that my port is one of the best performing Collection Districts of Bureau of Customs. In fact, the Commissioner himself gave the Port of Davao a Plaque of Commendation just very recently for outstanding performance for the past months,” he added.

Aradanas said: “It is heartwarming though to note, that the men and women of the Port reacted and came to my defense through open letters ​and manifestos addressed to the Honorable Secretary of Finance Cesar V. Purisima and to the Honorable Commissioner of Customs attesting to my good leadership and our outstanding accomplishments.”

“I hope for an impartial investigation of the case, not really to hold on to my post but more so to set the records straight and somehow recognize the organizational dysfunction that transpired which emanated from the Intelligence Group of Bureau of Customs. When institutional systems and the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP) will be replaced by personal biases the good intentions of the customs transformation is lost,” Aradanas statement concluded.

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Caraga Region: Pilot for GPBP online and monitoring system

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UTUAN City - Caraga region has been chosen as one of the two regions in the country (along with Region 6) to be piloted for the implementation of online reporting and monitoring system of Grassroots Participatory Budget Process (GPBP).

The system allows agencies, projects beneficiaries, stakeholders and even ordinary citizen to submit report, know status of project, and send feedbacks anytime and anywhere on real time.

The selection was made by the World Bank and the central offices of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) through its GPBP Project Management Office (PMO).

C ar ag a w as cho s e n primarily because of the smooth implementation of the GPBP project in this part of the country. “We laud DILG Region 13 Regional Director and Regional Poverty Reduction Action Team (RPRAT) Chair, Lilibeth Famacion, for a job well done,” said Richard Villacorte, Assistant Project Manager of the GPBB PMO. “Implementation is efficient and incidence of project replacements and complaints received were very minimal

DILG 13 showcases Brgy. Libertad for 2nd sem Brgy Assembly

By Florian Faith Jr. P. Bayawa, LGOO II, DILG 13

Barangay Libertad, Butuan City is the showcase barangay for the second semester of CY 2014 synchronized Barangay Assembly in the region. It has conducted its Barangay Assembly on October 12, 2014 (Sunday) at their covered court with the complete attendance of their barangay officials. The assembly was jampacked by the attendance of their local residents with the participation of the personnel from the Department of the Interior and Local Government – Region 13 headed by Regional Director Lilibeth A. Famacion and the representatives from inter-faith groups.

RD Lilibeth A. Famacion, in her message, expressed her appreciation and lauded the local and barangay officials for adhering to their mandates and coming up with such important and very timely activity.

She informed the community of the on-going initiatives of the National Government: First, she briefly discussed the Grassroots Participatory Process (GPP) relative to the preparation of the budget proposals of agencies, taking into consideration the development needs of the Cities/ Municipalities as identified in their Local Poverty Reduction Action Plan (LPRAP) which shall be formulated with the strong participation of basic sector organizations and other civil society organizations. Second, she introduced the Ugnayan ng Barangay at Simbahan (UBAS) project, a tri-partite linkage between

the DILG, interfaith churches and Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) which is to ensure that good governance is practiced and institutionalized through strong partnership towards inclusive growth in the barangay.

City Director of DILG Butuan City Romeo A. Solis delivered the message of DILG Mar Roxas during the assembly. He emphasized the harmonization between the barangay and the interfaith sectors as a way of effectively countering corruption and securing the government’s money.

Punong Barangay Vicente del Rosario comprehensively delivered his State Of the Barangay Address (SOBA) highlighting their CY 2014 accomplishments. Likewise, he provided time to discuss the issues and problems encountered in the performance of their specific mandates, such as the implementation of solid waste management in their area, peace and order, enforcement of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, as well as the barangay’s immediate needs. He also presented the line-up of activities and projects for the succeeding months this year.

The turn-over of the Grassroots Participatory Process (GPP) Detailed Project List of Barangay Libertad, Butuan City to PB Vicente del Rosario and inter-faith groups from RD Famacion culminated the first part of the activity. The second part of the activity was slated for the open forum.

in the region”, he continued.

According to World Bank’s Makiko Watanabe, “GPBP creates a platform where conventional upward accountability [where ROs report to NGA Cos] can be interfaced with downward

accountability [where ROs and LGUs are held accountable by the citizens].”

The online reporting system and monitoring will be launched early next year and is expected to strengthen the principles

of transparency and accountability and improve people participation in local development planning and monitoring.

In the meantime, a GPBP public disclosure portal, Phase I of the on-

line reporting system, is expected to be launched this later this month. Once online, everyone will be able to see the project list funded under GPBP. (Bryan F. Edulzura, DILG Caraga/ PIA-Caraga)

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Rekindling Bayanihan spirit Declaring November 8 of every year as the “Day of Rising,” a day to plant trees, to meaningfully remember Arbor Day could rekindle the Bayanihan spirit venerating a year of survival after the devastation of Typhoon Yolanda.

Typhoon Yolanda was the worst tropical cyclone that hit the country on Nov. 8, 2013, killing at least 6,201 people and injuring 28,626 others. The cost of damages was estimated at P36.69 billion, with P18.3 billion for infrastructures and P18.35 billion for agriculture in seven regions in the Visayas. It is during this kind of calamity that the Filipino Bayanihan spirit must be rekindled.

There is a strong need to raise awareness, enhance education and curb these preventable catastrophic

problems through the system wide approach triggered at the national level like tree planting.

Planting trees on a national level will help address the ill effects of climate change through a Private-Public Partnership (PPP) project, knowing very well that protecting the environment is everyone’s concern in society.

The country observes Arbor Day ever y June 25 by planting trees and ornamental plants and doing other forms of relevant activities pursuant to Proclamation No. 643, series of 2004, and other internationally-recognized environment-themed holidays, such as Earth Day on April 22 and World Earth Day on June 25.

The “Day of Rising” is contained in the proposal under House Bill 4981 arguing that it is the policy of the State to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthy ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

The Supreme Court declared such mandate of the State by affirming that right of the people in the landmark case of Oposa vs. Factoran, G.R. No. 101083, that stated “…. unless the right to a balanced and healthful ecology is rotected…the day would not be far when all else would be lost for… generations which stand to inherit nothing but parched earth incapable of sustaining life.”

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The bill provides that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), in coordination with the Climate Change Commission, and in partnership with civil society, the academe and media, shall be the lead agencies, and shall plan and implement activities for the observance of the “National Day of Rising” by making available seeds, seedlings and plants.

This proposal would strengthen a counterpart measure filed in the Senate

by Sen. Grace Poe, Senate Joint Resolution No. 9, on the observance of the “Day of Rising” starting Nov. 8 of this year.

Old economic remedies won’t work

Sad to say, but once again, Europe seems to be becoming the sick man of the global economy. The ECB is opening money channels, and the IMF wants more investments. But none of that can replace the necessary structural reforms, says also German TV-journalist Rolf Wenkel. And he is so very right! I strongly agree with him though all of us are indeed looking forward to more positive news when it comes to world’s economy.

Let’s face it and let’s be honest to each other: The annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank dem-

onstrated it once again: Europe is the problem child of finance ministers and central bank governors of all 188 member nations.

But what prescription is there to give to the ailing patient is still the subject of plenty of arguments - some of which are played out in front of the camera, some behind closed doors.

Mario Draghi, the head of the European Central Bank, is currently trying out the plan proposed by the American Federal Reserve: Stimulate the economy by driving interest rates down close to zero and buy up bonds. But a number of

German Federal Bank, has warned, that lower interest rates and enormous floods of money could create a dangerous chase for profits that will drive investors to take ever-greater risks - until the next bubble bursts.

Rolf Wenkel is right in saying, that on top of that, the difference in interest rate policy in the eurozone on the one hand, and that of the US and the UK on the Klaus Doring other, is itself potentially dangerous. While the Fed is economists think that’s the slowly turning off the money most dangerous option. faucet, Draghi’s program is No one can seriously about to reach its climax. deny, especially when Jens That means the movement Weidmann, president of the See doring, page A7

Have my say

Daily Inspiration Forget regret

“Forget regret, or life is yours to miss.”

Jonathan Larson - American composer and playwright (1960-1996)

Juvy Sarraga

The only good thing about regrets is that you can learn from them and avoid repeating those behaviors in the future.

Sending yourself down the guilt path neither supports nor encourages healthy

living. However, the important point is to “face the past regrets” square in the face.

Determine what lessons can be learned from the situation and move on. Then put it behind you and never look back.

The next time you find yourself brooding about some regret of the past, remember ask yourself, “What lesson can I take from that experience? Then move on!

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Oro council tackles ‘Parental Responsibility Code’

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– After approving the “Safe Motherhood, Law” here, the local legislators are now studying the approval of the proposed “Parental Responsibility Code,” a local legislator said.

Councilor Eric Salcedo, chair of the city council committee on social services, said on Monday that

Salcedo, who authored the proposed ordinance, said that any amendment to the proposed law is welcomed if it would be in the best interest of the public.

Councilor President D. Elipe, chair of the committee on finance and ways and means, cited the need for appropriating a specific amount to make the Ordinance operative.

“We want a sustainable implementation of

the program. For it to be sustained it has to have proper appropriation,” he said.

Citing the importance of the legislation, Elipe said that the proposed Ordinance should be treated as a code and not a special project.

Councilor Ramon Tabor, chair of the city council committee on public safety, law and order, also cited the need for such a legisla-

tion, if only to make parents aware of their responsibilities to their children.

He expressed hopes that through this, and the Safe Motherhood, Law, parents will realize that their children should be cared for and not used for illegal activities.

“Let us pool our resources here and come out with an ordinance that will be a legacy to the future,” Tabor said.

of Science and Technology (MUST), Xavier UniversityAteneo de Cagayan (XU), the United Architects of the Phils- CDO chapter (student & graduate auxiliary), the private sector and the entire CdO team led by Eileen San Juan.”

The Liveable City

Cagayan de Oro City Local Economic Investment Promotion Officer Eileen E. San Juan receives the award in behalf of Cagayan de Oro City at the Liveable Cities Design Challenge Philippines for Best in Developing a Disaster Resistant Government Center in rites held 15 October a the PICC. Also in photo are NCC Co-Chair Bill Luz, USAID Phils. Mission Dir. Gloria D. Steele and Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco, one of the 3 other finalists in the category. Photo courtesy of the Liveable Cities Design Challege PH FB page

16 entries.

“We would like to thank you and the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) for this very challenging, yet absolutely necessary, program,” said Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno in a text message to NCC private sector cochairman Guillermo M. Luz. “For Cagayan de Oro, it opened doors for higher ground collaboration between the city, the academe and professionals. Certainly, a growth accelerator.”

“Congrats CDO for being the grand winner in the Livable Cities Design Challenge under the Government Evacuation Center category,” posted City Information Officer Maricel Casiño on her Facebook page. “Kudos to the team of architects from the Mindanao University

the proposed ordinance is about recognizing the primary right and obligation of parents to provide for their children, and educating parents and guardians and institutions on the matter.

He said that it is high time for the city to step up efforts to educate, conduct awareness and guide parents on their responsibilities, among others.

Salcedo said that the first chapter cites the prin-

ciples and policies of the city based on existing rules, regulations and relevant ordinances and the second chapter is about Parental Authority and Responsibility.

The proposed law includes the Duties of Parents, Violation of Child Rights and Other Acts and/ or Conditions Prejudicial to the Child’s Development; Liabilities and Penalties, among others.

Cagayan de Oro City tops 2014 liveable cities design challenge

By Mike Baños Editor-at-large

AFTER being adjudged the Philippines second most competitive city barely two months ago, Cagayan de Oro City has done it again.

Cagayan de Oro with Iloilo topped the inaugural edition of the Liveable Cities Design Challenge Philippines.

Cagayan de Oro was adjudged the grand winner in the Government Evacuation Center Category while Iloilo topped the APEC Meeting Venue Category in awarding ceremonies held 15 October at the Philippine International Convention Center.

Cagayan de Oro bested three other finalists (Zamboanga, Valenzuela and Roxas) from the field of

Public warned in buying Christmas light decors

CAGAYAN de Oro City––A city official here on Tuesday warned residents of buying substandard Christmas light decors as the Yuletide Season nears.

City Councilor Edna Dahino, chair of the City Council Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Cooperatives, advised those who

planned to buy Christmas light decors to always look for the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker required by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Dahino said that the ICC sticker is attached in the packaging otherwise verify from the vendors if they have ICC certifications

for the products issued by the DTI. She said that it is not, at all times, wise to settle for cheaper Christmas light decors when one suspects that the product’s safety is not defined.

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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 ARIRYAN M. REYES has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name docketed as CFN1966-2014 from SATURNO JUNIOR to ARIRYAN in The Certificate of Live Birth of SATURNO JUNIOR MULLA REYES who was born on JUNE 11, 1973 at DAVAO CITY and whose parents are SATURNO MORENO REYES, SR. and NATIVIDAD LANDON MULLA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than November 5, 2014.

Issued on 14th day of October, 2014 at Davao City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) Atty. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS

City Civil Registrar MDN: Oct 16 & 23, 2014

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DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased EFREN Y. NAPONE, who died on April 29, 2014 in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; the Decedent is a conjugal co-owner of two (2) parcels of land, more particularly described as below: Transfer Certificate Of Title No. T-79614 “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 2648-B, Psd-104305-016374, being a portion of Lot 2468, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre) situated in the Barrio of Gusa, City of Cagayan De Oro, Island Of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY (1,370) SQUARE METERS, more or less; Transfer Certificate Of Title No. 101-2013000918 That certain land situated in BARRIO OF PALO, MUNICIPALITY OF LOAY, PROVINCE OF BOHOL, ISLAND OF BOHOL, more particularly bounded and described as follows: (LOT NO. 9760, CAD-504-D, CASE NO. 16) CONTAINING AN AREA OF FIVE HUNDRED FOUR (504) SQUARE METERS. ALL PONTS ARE MARKED ON THE GROUND BY P.S. CYL. CONC. MONUMENTS; Whereas , the Decedent also left a deposit in cash with the Union Bank of the Philippines Cagayan de Oro City Branch in the amount of Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred Nineteen & 65/100 Philippine Pesos (PhP 31,219.65); is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Under Public of ATTY. ROBERT N. GUMALING JR.; As per Doc. No. 55; Page No. 11; Book No. XV; Series of 2014.

MDN: October 16, 23 & 30, 2014

Republic of the Phiippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Norte Municipality of Buenavista NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrativer Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that BETHEL OPON TORION has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of “BETHEL OPON TORION” at Buenavista, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are CLEOFE OPON and VICENTE TORION. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 30 October 2014.

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(SGD.) TERESITA K. VALDEHUEZA Municipal Civil Registrar

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Suspected Abu Sayyaf militant arrested on Zamboanga island

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AMBOANGA City – Security forces arrested a suspected Abu Sayyaf militant and seized several blasting caps from his house on an island off Zamboanga City, officials said Tuesday.

Senior Inspector Dahlan Samuddin, a regional police spokesman, said policemen backed by soldiers arrested the 50-year old Abdulhalik Ajibon on Sacol Island on October 13.

He said the police seized

5 blasting caps in the house of Ajibon, who is currently being investigated by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Zamboanga City.

The CIDG said Ajibon also has a relative who is a member of the Abu Sayyaf group in nearby Basilan province.

Ajibon’s wife denied all the accusation against him.

“My husband is neither a member nor a supporter of the Abu Sayyaf. He just takes

care of our small (convenience) store,” she said, adding, the blasting caps found by the police were just toys her child was playing.

The arrest of Ajibun came following a foiled bombing in Zamboanga City just recently after authorities disrupted a thermos abandoned at the Plaza Pershing near the City Hall. The thermos was said to have been left by an unidentified woman at the park. It yielded nails

and ammonium nitrate, a banned chemical fertilizer widely used by rebels in the manufacture of homemade bombs.

Last month, police also arrested 2 persons - Almuksin Amilussin and Saud Arnado - after they retrieved a cargo from the ferry Magnolia Lili Flora containing 2,000 pieces of blasting caps in Zamboanga City.

The detonators came from the southern town of Jolo.

(Mindanao Examiner) Blasting Caps

Photos released to the Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper by the Western Mindanao Command show Brigadier General Orland de Leon, Chief of the Office of the Ethical Standards and Public Accountability, leads officers and soldiers, including civilian employees, in the renewal of their pledge of allegiance which coincided with the 24th anniversary of the promulgation of the Code of Ethics. And Lieutenant General Rustico Guerrero, Chief of the Western Mindanao Command, and soldiers.

Western Mindanao Command renews pledge of allegiance to military Code of Ethics

By Mindanao Examiner

ZAMBOANGA City – The Western Mindanao Command in Zamboanga City in southern Philippines has renewed its pledge of allegiance to the Armed Forces’ Code of Ethics.

Brigadier General Orland de Leon, Chief of the Office of the Ethical Standards and Public Account-

ability, led officers and soldiers, including civilian employees, in the renewal of their pledge of allegiance which coincided with the 24th anniversary of the promulgation of the Code of Ethics.

Lieutenant General Rustico Guerrero, Chief of the Western Mindanao Command, also read a message sent by Armed Forces Chief

Republic of Philippines Province of Camiguin MUNICIPALITY OF SAGAY -0O0OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR R.A. No. 10172 Form (LCRO) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to be public that ELARDEN C. AWITEN as filed with this Office for Correction of Clerical Error particularly in her GENDER from MALE to FEMALE in the Certificate of Live Birth ELARDEN C. AWITEN who was born May 13, 1981.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file her written opposition with this Office not later than October 31, 2014.

(Sgd.) ENGR. JAIME P. MABOLO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Oct 16 & 23, 2014

of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang.

In his message, Catapang said: “Our annual commemoration of the AFP Code of Ethics is a manifestation of the armed forces’

ardent desire to continually become an institution that the Filipino people can trust and depend on…But today, we also recommit ourselves to the AFP core values essential to the honorable ac-

complishment of our tasks before the Philippine flag and amongst our fellow soldiers.”

Guerrero also urged all military and civilian personnel to continue to reflect

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF BETWEEN SPOUSES ANNA LEAH CAROCASTRO AND LEOPOLDO III J. CASTRO,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2014-119

and uphold the provisions of the AFP Code of Ethics.

The Western Mindanao Command also gave certificates of appreciation to six civilians for their support to the military.

IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES LEO BARQUILLA JUSTALERO AND MARILOU CABIA ALVAREZ-JUSTALERO.

CIVIL CASE NO. 2014-120

LEO BARQUILLA JUSTALERO AND MARILOU CABIA ALVAREZ-JUSTALERO Petitioners X-----------------------------------------------------/

ANNA LEAH CARO-CASTRO AND LEOPOLDO III J. CASTRO, Petitioners X---------------------------------------------/ ORDER

ORDER

Before this court verified join petition for the approval and registration of the divorce filed by the petitioners through counsel and alledging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on July 11, 1998 at Impasiqong, Bukidnon, they converted to Islam faith of which conversions to Islam were duly resisted with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Tomas Cabili, Iligan City And Initao, Oriental respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for nine (9) years already, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on July 11, 1998, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on November 7, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDER

Iligan City, Philippines, this 8th day of October, 2014.

Before this court verified join petition for the approval and registration of the divorce filed by the petitioners through counsel and alledging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on April 18, 1988 at Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, they converted to Islam faith of which conversions to Islam were duly resisted with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Valencia City gym, Purok 16, Valencia City and c/o Suzette D. Umbac, Office of the Prosecutor, Hall of Justice , Carbide village, Iligan City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for nine (9) years already, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on April 18, 1988, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on November 7, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDER

Iligan City, Philippines, this 8th day of October, 2014.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

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of huge amounts of capital, which will presumably cause significant difficulties to developing countries, who have profited well from their foreign investments.

The second option is the one recommended by IMF chief Christine Lagarde and US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew: Europe’s governments shouldn’t keep following the advice of its austerity commissioner German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble - but should stimulate demand with state intervention and higher deficits. Particularly countries with high export surpluses - in other words, Germany - should do more to drive demand, they say.

The idea sounds good except for one catch. Most eurozone countries don’t have the financial resources to make investments large enough to sustainably generate growth and jobs. But if they’re allowed to begin taking out loans again, it will destroy their budget discipline and endanger their reform programs - and soon enough we’ll be back at the start of the euro crisis.

Only Schäuble could release between 10 and 20 billion euros ($12 - $25 billion) without endangering Germany’s debt cap. He said in Washington that he was prepared to finance any workable growth projects - a promise that’s easy for him to make, because it will be years, if not decades, before any German projects will be ready to implement. And even if there are enough projects, it doesn’t mean Germany’s European neighbors will profit from them.

That leaves a third option - the toughest, but also the most sustainable: to finally take on the necessary structural reforms and improve the opportunities for growth and employment.

That could increase the potential for growth and competitiveness - making the job market more flexible, decreasing taxes to create more jobs and making Europe more attractive for foreign investors.

Of course, these demands have existed for some time - the IMF has been making

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them too. But they require tough intervention and have met with bitter resistance, especially from Italy and France. But there is nothing for it. In the long run, neither new loans nor new flows of money will cover the necessity for structural reforms. Budget and fiscal policy are increasingly reaching their limits - what we need is serious reform.

And this must be demanded now - not just in front of the TV cameras, but behind closed doors, where things really matter.

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beach.

“They caught it accidentally, not knowing what kind of fish it was,” she said.

Yangson said the fish was already weak before the fishermen brought it ashore.

BFAR officials said the ocean sunfish is the heaviest known bony fish in the world.

Lolong B ernadez, a 69-year-old fisherman of Sitio San Roque, said it was his first time to see that kind of sea creature since he started fishing as a young boy.

“We didn’t know what it was, it was so big and heavy,” he said in the dialect.

Bernadez, along with the other fishermen, said he wanted to get a piece of its flesh, but BFAR personnel told them not to eat it because it might harm them.

“It’s not advisable to eat this kind of fish because it has similarities with the butete or puffer fish,” Energito B. Balaba said.

But Wikipedia said “the flesh of the ocean sunfish is considered a delicacy in some regions, the largest

markets being Taiwan and Japan.” All of its parts, from the fins to the internal organs, are reportedly used in cuisine, and some parts even used for traditional medicine.

BFAR officials dissected the fish and buried it along the beach.

Balaba said that when they dissected the fish, they di not see foreign objects like plastics inside the stomach.

The BFAR has not categorized the ocean sunfish as endangered.

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First proposed by then Rep. Augusto Baculio and later tackled by Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, the railway system proposal is now in Ejercito’s cudgels.

During his time, Baculio admitted that the railway system is too expensive that Ejercito said he is determined to pursue any foreign funding just to realize the project.

Ejercito said that once a railway is in place, Cagayan de Oro will be decongested and new growth centers will open up in other areas such as Opol town or Iligan City.

“Ever y municipality where the railway passes, there will be economic boom. Besides, people as far as Butuan City can now travel by train and hold office here in CDO and go back to their provinces at night. That way, our traffic congestion here will not be a problem anymore,” the senator added.

Liveable... from page A5

Design Challenge is a planning and design competition aimed at capacitating city planners across the Philippines to better plan their respective cities and municipalities for a climate-defined future by being more aware and better prepared for disaster-risk reduction.

At the same time, city planners are encouraged to design Liveable Cities that offer safety, convenience, livelihood, lifestyle, and sustainability that attract people to live, work, and play so their cities can be competitive.

“By launching this Design Challenge, we hope to start a movement for better urban planning across the country to make our cities fun, vibrant, and safe places to live, work, invest in, and visit. In order to build a competitive country, we need to build competitive cities,” Mr. Luz said.

Twenty cities and municipalities accepted invitations to join the competition – Angeles, Bacolod, Baguio, Baybay (Leyte), Butuan, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Iloilo, La Union (San Fernando), Legazpi City, Marikina, Olongapo, Ormoc (Leyte), Pasay City, Surigao, Tacloban, Valenzuela and Zamboanga City.

Cities will include those hosting APEC Meetings in 2015 and others that are vulnerable or have been affected by disasters in the past.

Competing teams representing these cities were asked to come up with a Strategic Vision and Plan for a Resilient and Liveable City and select one of two competition categories: 1) Developing a Disaster-Resilient Government Center or 2) Developing an APEC Meeting Venue.

Earlier this year, the NCC ranked Cagayan de Oro as the second most competitive city in the Philippines after Makati City, the country’s premier financial district.

Launched last 07 August 2014 at the Regional Competitiveness Summit, the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) measures competitiveness at the local government level using 28 indicators grouped into three equally-weighted pillars: Economic Dynamism, Government Efficiency, and Infrastructure. Scores on each pillar were combined to form the overall score used to rank cities and municipalities.

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with students and other constituents.

Fortun said the schools were also required to submit a certificate of undertaking on how the increases would be used.

In 2012, CHED approved applications of 222 of 2,181 private colleges and universities nationwide to raise their tuition by an average of 10 percent or P41.52 per unit.

In 2013, it was gathered that 451 colleges and universities nationwide submitted tuition and other fee hike proposals for School Year 2013-2014, including 95 proposals in the National Capital Region and 38 proposals in Western Visayas.

Fortun stressed that he wanted to know if CHED had monitored and checked if the schools had complied with the programs and projects as well as improvement of facilities the educational institutions had committed to pursue in their certificates of undertaking.

Kabataan party-list president Terry Ridon noted, “By not having appropriate mechanisms to monitor compliance, CHED’s tuition guidelines are revealed to be useless paper tigers. Many schools hike fees without justification and proper consultation, and CHED can do nothing about these cases but serve as a mere stamp pad.”

Fortun said CHED must have a continuing monitoring system to determine its tuition guidelines are religiously followed and commitments by schools complied with. Failure by schools to pursue committed programs and projects should guide CHED in denying them future tuition hike proposals, he added.

relatives of the victims.

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operatives seized from the suspect 10 grams of suspected “Shabu” (Methampethamine Chloride) with a street value of about P 70,000.

Margate said that suspect delivered one piece large heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing the illegal “Shabu” and also recovered from the suspect’s possession eight pieces of trapezoid shape heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing “Shabu.”

Also seized from the suspect was a .45 caliber pistol and his motorcycle allegedly used in the transport of the illegal drugs, Margate said.

According to Margate, the pieces of drug evidence were forwarded to the PDEA Regional Laboratory Service for qualitative and quantitative examinations.

He said the suspect is temporarily detained at the PDEA Regional Office 10 Jail Facility for Booking and documentation. Charges for violation with RA 9165 are being prepared to be filed in the court against the suspect.

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The lady councilor also advised the vendors and commerci a l est ablishments, particularly the sidewalk vendors to refrain from selling sub-standard Christmas light decors.

She said that there were cases in the past that lead to the sub-standard Christmas light decors as the source of fire that causes enormous damage to life and property which otherwise make the Christmas celebration deplorable to the family, friends, and

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Caraga Region: Pilot for GPBP Online System BUTUAN CITY - Caraga region has been chosen as one of the two regions in the country (along with Region 6) to be piloted for the implementation online reporting and monitoring system of Grassroots Participatory Budget Process (GPBP).

The system allows agencies, projects beneficiaries, stakeholders and even ordinary citizen to submit report, know status of project, and send feedbacks anytime and anywhere on real time.

The selection was made by the World Bank and the central offices of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) through its GPBP Project Management Office (PMO).

Caraga was chosen primarily because of the smooth implementation of the GPBP project in this part of the country. “We laud DILG Region 13 Regional Director and Regional Poverty Reduction Action Team (RPRAT) Chair, Lilibeth Famacion, for a job well done,” said Richard Villacorte,

Assistant Project Manager of the GPBB PMO. “Implementation is efficient and incidence of project replacements and complaints received were very minimal in the region”, he continued.

According to World Bank’s Makiko Watanabe, “GPBP creates a platform where conventional upward accountability [where ROs report to NGA Cos] can be interfaced with downward accountability [where ROs and LGUs are held accountable by the citizens].

The online reporting system and monitoring will be launched early next year and is expected to strengthen the principles of transparency and accountability and improve people participation in local development planning and monitoring.

In the meantime, a GPBP public disclosure portal, Phase I of the online reporting system, is expected to be launched this later this month. Once online, everyone will be able to see the project list funded under GPBP. (Bryan F. Edulzura, DILG Caraga/ PIA-Caraga)

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31,000 coffee seedlings to jump start livelihood of ARC

By DANILO E. DOGUILES

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato - An agrarian reform community (ARC) in Makilala, North Cotabato recently received a a project that would produce 31,000 coffee seedlings not only as a support to the flagship National Greening Program (NGP) but also as a source of livelihood for the members.

Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II Marion Abella said the coffee seedlings will be planted in least 50 hectares along streams and riverbanks and other public lands in Barangay Kawayanon of the said town.

The barangay is an area of the Makilala South West Agrarian Reform Community.

“This project intends to contribute to the poverty alleviation

goal of the NGP by providing agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) additional source of income and livelihood opportunities,” Abella said.

“We are confident that this project will also contribute in achieving climate change resiliency through planting of trees and other suitable high value commercial crops such as coffee in agrarian reform areas.”

DAR and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have identified the Kawayanon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (KMPC) as the partner people’s organization for the implementation of the project.

KMPC has also been tapped to facilitate the seedlings production, site clearing, hole digging, and planting of seedlings.

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P470,000 the project is being implemented under the National Convergence Initiative of the Department of Agriculture, DAR, and DENR. “These three agencies will jointly monitor the progress of the coffee production project to ensure its sustainability and profitability in the future,” he said.

Abella also urged ARBs to take care of the seedlings to ensure higher survival rates and success of the project.

DAR implements the NGP as livelihood project in agrarian reform areas with technical and financial support of the DENR, in joint partnership with the citizenry including private sector and the non-government organizations. (DEDoguiles-PIA 12 with report from ROrejudosDAR N. Cotabato)

Police probe killing of former Sarangani vice mayor

GENERAL SANTOS CITY had some gunshot wounds.

The victim sustained — Police have launched a deeper investigation into gunshot wounds on the the killing on Monday of left side of his body, in the a former vice mayor of the neck and left arm from a coastal town of Maasim in still undetermined firearm.

“We don’t have any idea Sarangani Province.

Insp. Rodel Javison, as to who would want to Maasim police chief, said do this to him as he had no Tuesday they are looking at known enemies,” Albero several angles as possibly said in the vernacular.

Javison said they are behind the murder of longtime municipal councilor already focusing on several and ex-vice mayor Eulogio possible motives regarding Benitez, who was gunned the case but refused to give down at his farm in Sitio any details.

He said they are also Ilaya, Barangay Colon at working on the identificapast 7 a.m. Monday.

He said the 82 year-old tion of the gunman and victim was just visiting his the possible masterminds farm when he was shot of the killing.

“Our investigation and three times by a still unhot pursuit operations are identified assailant.

Witnesses reportedly currently ongoing,” the Police Supt. Solomon de Castilla, Tagum’s Chief of Police, presents the picture of a certain Wrenster Azarcon, who is wanted for killing radio commentator Rogelio “Tata” Butalid.

(Photo by Leo Timogan of CIO Tagum) saw a lone gunman hastily police official said.

Benitez served as muleaving the scene aboard a nicipal councilor of Maamotorcycle, he said.

Jolita Albero, the vic- sim for three straight terms tim’s live-in partner, said from 1988 until 1998 when she was working inside a he was elected vice mayor. nearby farmhouse when He ran for mayor in 2001 she suddenly heard three but eventually lost.

He last ran for mayor gunshots. of Maasim as an indeS h e i m m e d i a t e l y the right to redress is only one of them. therapeutic claims,’ so that it’s up to

By Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob pendent in the 2010 local checked on Benitez and On top of the list is the right to the consumers to make the choice to saw that he was already and national elections.

OZAMIZ City, Misamis Occidental – basic needs, which means that every buy them or not,” Ayano said.

On the other hand, consumers lying on the ground and (MindaNews) Consumers have the right to redress consumer has the right to basic goods or the right to be compensated for and services that guarantee survival, have the right to choose products and Republic of the Philippines misrepresentation, shoddy goods or adequate food, clothing, shelter, health services at competitive prices with CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE an assurance of satisfactory quality, care, education and sanitation. unsatisfactory services.

City of Davao Another right of the consumer is meaning nobody should force them To exercise this right, consumers Notice of Publication are advised to go to the consumers’ the right to safety or the right to be to buy goods that they don’t like.

RA 10172 Again, consumers have the right of welfare desks set up in commercial protected against the marketing of NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION establishments, where these goods goods or provision of services that representation or the right to express CCE#1821-2014 Date: October 14, 2014 interest in the making of government were bought, Delia M. Ayano, pro- are hazardous to health and life.

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Meanwhile, consumers have the policies and the right to consumer vincial director of the Department of Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the Guidelines in the Implementation of Trade and Industry (DTI), Misamis right to information or the right to education or the right to acquire Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR of RA 10172), notice is hereby be protected against dishonest or knowledge and skills necessary to Occidental, said. served to the public that VERONICA FENIQUITO OLANO-HIERRO has filed with this office, a petition for correction of entry in the child’s sex from “Male” “By shoddy goods, we mean ‘goods misleading advertising or labeling, be an informed consumer. to “Female” in the Certificate of Live Birth of VERONICA FENIQUITO OLANO Most of all, consumers have the that are badly-made, of poor-quality, and the right to be given the facts at Davao City and whose parents are SILVERIO OLANO and MARIA FENinferior or second or third rate’ and and information needed to make an right of environment or the right to EQUITO. live and work in an environment, consumers have the right to ask for informed choice.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than November 04, 2014.

“This is why health drinks that which is neither threatening nor compensation, in case, they are unsatisfied with such goods,” she said. claim they can cure certain ailments dangerous and which permits a life of (Sgd.) Atty. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS Meanwhile, Ayano said there are are required to include in their ad- dignity and well-being, Ayano added.

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Davao City wants 70% tax share in coal plant

By Earl Condeza DAVAO City – City hall officials are seeking a 70% share in the taxes for the Aboitiz owned 300-megawatt coal-fired power plant.

In his privileged speech Tuesday, Danilo Dayanghirang, chairman of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means, and Appropriation said that the city should get more on top

of the city’s automatic 30% share of the taxation of the P25-billion power plant as host of the power plant.

When it starts operating next year, business taxes from the power plant is

estimated at Php 2 million, according to the Regional Development Council-XI. Other dues for the host communities also include a PhP 4.2 million due for community share, PhP3.5

million for government share, and P25.8 million for real property tax.

Dayanghirang said that “this is a very rare situation where one power plant is in the middle of two cities (sic).

It is not written in any law or any reference material on what would be the basis for the sharing. We need to have a position and we need to have a basis.”

SSF project to impact on roasted corn production See coal, page B3

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AGAYAN de Oro City - The Department of Trade and Industry Region in Region X (DTI-10) has approved a P346,000-worth of Shared Service Facility (SSF) Project to increase production capability and quality of SRV Livelihood Association Incorporated’s Roasted Corn.

The SSF project involves the acquisition of the following production machineries: Combined Roaster and Single Disk Grinder that will enable uniform roasting to produce high quality fine roasted corn and Tea Bag Machine to upgrade one of its product variants from being packed in “puyo” into tea bag to make it more convenient and attractive to consumers.

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MOU inked to reinforce copyright protection In the recent copyright forum between the Philippines and Korea, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the Korea Copyright Commission KCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the copyright industry of both countries.

Sharing the copyright protection system of Korea to the Philippines is one of the main goals of KCC which is under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of the Republic of Korea.

Under the signed MOU, the two countries See copyright, page B3

65th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Western Pacific

- President Benigno S. Aquino III huddles with the heads of delegations for a photo opportunity during the 65th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Western Pacific at the foyer stairs of the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on Monday (October 13). The Philippines’ hosting of the 65th Session is historically significant considering that after a quarter of a century, another Aquino is addressing the regional committee as President of the Philippines. The meeting will tackle important health issues that include Emergencies and Disasters, Universal Coverage, Antimicrobial Resistance, Tobacco, Mental Health, among others. Also in photo are Health Secretary Enrique Ona, 64th Session of the Regional Committee chairperson Dr. Leao Talalelie Tuitama, WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific regional director Dr. Shin Young-soo and WHO Geneva executive director Dr. Ian Smith. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan / Malacañang Photo Bureau)

Twister topples NGCP structures in Bukidnon

By Cheng Ordonez Business Section Editor

Cebu Pacific Air Chief Executive Adviser Garry Kingshott (right) receives the Low-Cost Carrier of the Year award from CAPA Executive Chairman Peter Harbison.

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Power interruption hit parts of First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative (FIBECO) and Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative Inc. (BUSECO), Tuesday, due to twister.

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) line tripped at 3:07 pm, Tuesday, after a twister hit two structures, causing them to topple down and causing two other structures to lean.

As of yesterday, NGCP

was working to restore transmission services to parts of BUSECO and FIBECO. Repair works on two toppled structures located at Dabongdabong, Valencia City, have been completed.

Power transmission service was restored in parts of FIBECO at 5:05 pm Tuesday.

Line personnel are currently working to repair damages caused by the twister on two leaning structures along Maramag-Malaybalay 69KV, which are located between Calonia and Mailag.

The NGCP continues to conduct inspection for other

possible affected structures.

Here in Cagayan de Oro, a radio station went off the air due to power outage caused by thunderstorm, even as Kagay-anons rushed home and vendors sought cover, as lightnings sent shiver to people here Tuesday evening.

Heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds, flooded the main thoroughfares and some residences.

PAGASA said the thunderstorm was a result of heavy clouds that went steady within the area of CDO.

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Peace panels of GPH, MILF to create team for transition of ARMM to Bangsamoro A s Congress continues deliberations on the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), the peace panels of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) continue with their parallel work of implementing the provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement of the Bangsamoro (CAB).

In a meeting recently held in Kuala Lumpur, the two panels agreed to create a composite team that will coordinate the preparations and ensure a smooth process for the projected transition of government functions from

the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) upon the anticipated passage in Congress of the BBL and its subsequent ratification in the envisioned core territory.

The BTA is the body provided for in the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) which shall serve as the interim government prior to the establishment of the Bangsamoro and the assumption of its elected leaders in 2016.

“The composite team will be made up of members coming from the central

and ARMM governments and the MILF,” CoronelFerrer said. “The terms of reference of said composite team is being drafted and is expected to be signed soon.”

Clear plan for employees According to CoronelFerrer, the crafting of a clear transition plan for ARMM employees is in the agenda of said composite team.

“The Civil Service Commission and other relevant agencies will be consulted to ensure a smooth transition,” Coronel-Ferrer said.

Earlier, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles said

that civil service rules will be followed and civil service eligibilities and entitlements of ARMM employees will be respected during the transition phase from ARMM to the Bangsamoro government.

“We imagine that there may be some reorganization of the governmental structures in consonance with the proposed ministerial form (of government of the Bangsamoro),” Deles said, emphasizing that, “certainly in doing that, there will be a clear plan, separation benefits if necessary.”

“We’ll follow the laws of the land. Certainly to those who have civil service

eligibility, we’ll have different options open to them such as being transferred to another area or by choice, being separated with due compensation. So this will all undergo due process,” she added.

However, the peace adviser cautioned that implementation of the transition process will only happen once the BBL is passed and ratified in a plebiscite.

As the creation of the composite team is being finalized, the implementation of other components in the CAB moves simultaneously. Just recently, both panels have formalized the bodies and mechanisms

that will roll out the normalization process which includes the Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB) which shall oversee the process of decommissioning of MILF forces and weapons; the Joint Normalization Body (JNC) which shall coordinate the different normalization processes and mechanisms; and the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC), recently introduced to the public, which shall undertake a study and recommend to the panels the appropriate mechanisms of transitional justice and reconciliation.

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23rd Prov’l Stat Quiz elimination round conducted in Lanao Norte

Asuncion J. Maputol (right), BFAR 10 Assistant Regional Director updates Cagayan de Oro press on the activities they lined up for the 51st Fish Conservation Week, October 12-17, with the theme “Sektor ng mga Mangingisdang Rehistrado at Kinilala, Kabalikat sa Pagsulong ng Pangisdaang Masagana”. (PIA 10)

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toward the attainment of a modernized economy and a resilient, more competitive national agricultural landscape.

“I thank and commend the FRLD and the other organizers of this Agrilink, Foodlink and Aqualink event for their perseverance in giving us this yearly

ILIGAN City - Some 21 students from seven schools in the tertiary level participated in the provincial elimination of the Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) on October 10, 2014, hosted by the Iligan Medical Center College, Iligan City.

Declared champion was Mike Martin C. Diangco of the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), Iligan City, while Marlon W. Ca?ete of Iligan Capitol College, and Hubert Lewis I. Piadab of the Christ the King College de Maranding in the town of Lala, Lanao del Norte, were the second and third placers, respectively.

Diangco received P3,000 showcase of the Philippines’ best agricultural products, processes, machineries and achievements,” he said.

According to the DA chief, agribusiness trade shows such as Agrilink, in fact, reflects the enthusiasm and vibrancy of the farm and fishery sector that translates to enhanced food security and higher quality of life for the stakeholders. (Mac Garcia, DA OSEC)

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cash plus medal, Ca?ete with P2,000 plus medal, and Piadab with P1,500 plus medal. They all received too Certificate of Recognition, including the non-winning participants and their coaches.

Osler M. Mejares, officer-in-charge of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Lanao del Norte Office, said PSQ significantly contributes to the building of scientific and technological manpower by helping identify and nurture talents especially in the field of statistics.

Results of the contest can provide indications of the effectiveness of the statistics component of mathematics as a subject of the secondary curriculum.

Mejares said PSQ aims to assess the competency and skills of college freshmen students currently enrolled in any recognized tertiary academic institution in the country. We want to generate public awareness on the importance of statistics in all development-planning activities and win overall support for all government statistical activities, Mejares added.

The participating schools include two from Lanao del Norte- the Christ the King College de Maranding of Maranding, town of Lala, and the Mindanao State

University-Lanao del Norte Agricultural College of Ramain, town of Sultan Naga Dimaporo; and five from Iligan City- the Iligan Capitol College, Lyceum of Iligan Foundation, MSU-IIT, St. Peter’s College and Iligan Medical Center College, the host school.

The three panel of judges was chaired by Wenceslao A. Coronado of MSU Naawan Campus, and Grace P. Liwanag of Integrated Developmental School of MSU-IIT, and Edmark S. Icalina of Integrated Interactive Learning System, as members.

During the elimination proper, there were three rounds handled by each quizmaster. Each participating school has three representatives vying to become young stat whiz.

The provincial winner shall represent in the regional level in Cagayan de Oro City.

The 2014 PSQ, the 23rd in the series, is an annual contest designed to test freshman college students’ knowledge of statistics, conducted nationwide.

In Iligan, the quiz is spearheaded by the PSA Office here, in partnership with the Iligan City Statistical Coordinating Council (ICSCC) and the Philippine Statistical Association, local chapter. (lvgabule/PIA-10 LDN)

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CAPA names Cebu Pacific best low-cost carrier in Asia-Pacific

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eading aviation think tank, Centre for Aviation (CAPA) recognized Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) as the AsiaPacific Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) of the Year, during the recently concluded CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence in Singapore.

“Our LCC of the Year has endured a tumultuous period in its home market, but maintained its focus and had the highest operating profit margin in the Asian airline industry,” said CAPA Executive Chairman

Peter Harbison.

“The carrier has launched a long-haul operation which strategically improves its long-term position by opening up new markets, while quickly responding to the challenges in this segment,” he added.

This year, CEB launched four new long-haul destinations: Dammam, Riyadh, Kuwait and Sydney, and took delivery of four brandnew Airbus A330 aircraft.

It currently operates flights to 62 destinations on 90 routes, utilizing a fleet

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With the help of World Vision, together with their partner MAKASAKA INC., the organization was able to undergo Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Training conducted by the Northern Mindanao Food and Safety Team and recently preparing for their Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).

The organization aims to get Food and Drug Administration (FDA) certification, as part of their project in expanding their livelihood, for Roasted Corn Production.

The approval of the SSF project will directly impact on their aim of expansion with its benefits that include decrease in production costs while increasing its production capacity per month by almost twice its existing production at 180 kg/month, and produce high quality product in order to increase competency in the markets. With such support, sustainability of their livelihood would definitely become even more possible.

SRV Livelihood Association Inc. has 25 women members, and residents of San Roque Village, Dayawan, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. Their main product is roasted corn in different variants used as a coffee substitute. They have their production building situated at Phase 2b of San Roque still in Villanueva.

The product is purely white corn variety where they get their supply from the corn farmers in the different parts of Villanueva.

The organization has been in the business since 2010 and recently was able to penetrate local convenient stores in Tagoloan, Villanueva and Jasaan.

Their products are also being displayed in the city particularly at Vjandep in Bulua Cagayan de Oro City, One Town One Product (OTOP) store in SM CDO and Pasalubong Center at El Salvador, Misamis Oriental.

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acknowledge that copyright systems differ from country to country and its importance in supporting the development of literature, the arts and all fields related to culture and the economy. “ The extent of how developed your culture is shows the extent of how much you value humanity,“ said IPOPHL Director General Ricardo Blancaflor in his welcome remarks, “more important than the signing, we look forward to the implementation of our cultural bridge with our cultural brothers north of the Philippine islands.”

The purpose of this signed partnership is to establish a collaborative relationship between the two countries in the field of copyright and related rights, in order to protect the rights of authors and related rights, to promote the fair use of works and to endeavor to improve and develop the culture and creative industries of both countries.

As defined by the World Intellectual Protection Organization (WIPO), copyright refers to the legal protection extended to the creators over their literary, dramatic, musical, artistic and other intellectual works.

Mr. Young-Goog Park, Director General of Copyright Bureau of MCST said that this MOU will consolidate the foundation for mutual exchange and cooperation between the two countries. “I hope that this exchange of information and human resources in the field of copyright will form a close partnership between the Korea and Philippines,” he added.

Attended by various copyright stakeholders from creative industries and government agencies from both Korea and the Philippines, this third annual forum organized by KCC and IPOPHL aims to explore the best practices between the two countries concerning the copyright

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of 51 aircraft which is one of the most modern fleets in the world. Its network spans Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

CAPA also cited CEB’s alliance with the Tigerair group, and its ability to adapt as competition intensifies. It was also able to turn around Tigerair Philippines, which is now also profitable.

The think tank also recognized CEB’s focus on its home market, and its rapid but scalable expansion that does not come with exces-

sive aircraft orders and capacity.

Established in 1990, CAPA – Centre for Aviation is the leading provider of independent aviation market intelligence, analysis and data services, covering worldwide developments.

CAPA’s Aviation Awards for Excellence are intended to reward airlines and airports that are not only successful, but have also provided industry leadership in adjusting to a new environment.

According to CAPA, “At

a time of industry upheaval, our winners are adopting strategies that offer new directions for others to adopt.”

The CAPA Awards are independently researched

by CAPA’s leading team of analysts, then selected by an independent international panel of advisors. It is not based on customer surveys, popular votes or sponsorship.

“The Cebu Pacific team is honored to be recognized

by CAPA. We will continue to approach growth con-

servatively and responsibly in order to build a sustainable airline business. Ultimately, this sustainability will allow us to expand to more destinations, making our low fares available to more people,” said CEB President and CEO Lance Gokongwei.

Between 2015 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 11 more brand-new Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo, and 1 Airbus A330 aircraft. For more information, visit www. cebupacificair.com.

Tigerair offer ‘Rainy Day’ Seat Sale Tigerair Philippines with its network made wider with Cebu Pacific holds a seat sale from October 15 to October 17, 2014 or until seats last.

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Tigerair Philippines also offers a P399 seat sale fare to systems as well as its effective use to promote cultural development.

This year’s forum discussed the copyright strategies and policies of both countries as well as how the Korean wave (Hallyu) affects the consumer use in the Philippines and in the global market. It also discussed the plans and strategies of both countries to reinforce copyright awareness and protection. (DTI)

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The power plant is located in Binugao, Toril and shares a boundary with Sta. Cruz municipality in Davao del Sur. Sixty percent of its equipment is located and is operating in Davao City while 40% in Sta. Cruz town.

Eighty percent of the total land area of the project is located in Davao City.

“We had to have basis, there is now an emerging opinion from city hall that it has to be 30%-70%, in favor of Davao city,” said Dayanghirang.

The City Council approved the construction permit of the Aboitiz owned Therma South, Inc. (TSI) to build a 300 megawatt coal-fired power plant in 2011. In March this year, the city council again approved the expansion of the power plant to produce up to 656 megawatts.

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“The proposal was made

by Sta. Cruz Municipal Mayor Ray Lopez which was presented to the LGU of Davao was 50-50 sharing,” Orig noted.

Orig said their company “will adhere to whatever sharing is to be decided by the city council or the city mayor.”

City Treasurer Rodrigo Riola, who is part of the negotiating panel of the coal-fired power plant tax sharing between the city and Sta. Cruz town said that as per latest discussion of the panel, Sta. Cruz should get 28% while Davao City gets 72% of the share.

“But up to now, there is still no final declaration as to what would be the tax sharing,” Riola said Davao City’s 17th city council deferred its decision for the next session. (davaotoday.com) ERRATUM The Notice of Hearing of ALFREDO LUNA JR.with the Case No.2014-10-1789 is Ten(10) days nots 5days as publish .

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Agri sector preparing for ASEAN Economic Integration by end-2015

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griculture Secretary Proceso Alcala assured the agribusiness sector and its development partners that the government has been working to better prepare the agri-fishery for fastliberalizing global trade, including the much-anticipated ASEAN economic integration by end of 2015.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 21st AgriLink, Foodlink and AquaLink trade show Thursday last week at World Trade Center in Pasay City, Alcala said the DA has intensified the small farm clustering initiative and its focus on post-harvest technology and collective marketing, as part of its Agri-Pinoy commodity programs. This way, he

said, farmers are assisted to produce economies of scale and added value as required by bigger markets.

“Tatlong taon at kalahati na ang nakararaan, nanindigan tayo sa Agri Pinoy, isang estratehiyang pang-agrikultura na holistiko at sumasakop sa buong value chain, tuluy-tuloy o sustainable at nilalahukan at pinakikinabangan ng lahat o inklusibo,” Alcala said.

(For the past 3 ½ years, we carry out the Agri-Pinoy framework, a holistic and sustainable approach to development that involves and benefits every single player in the value chain.”)

He mentioned the establishment of processing and marketing hubs dubbed as Agri-Pinoy Trading Cen-

On the Road

By Glory Mae B. Cutor

It was that shot in movies in which you see trees pass by through the car window.

Occasional chirping of birds could be heard. Mist sat on trees’ leaves as evidence of fog in the little hours. Inside the vehicle, it was still cold that my scarf and jacket provided no comfort.

It was October of last year.

I was on my way to meet a hero. Born and raised in 1935 Bohol, Mario was the eldest.

He was busy studying when his mother died.

As the boy grew older, he was able to contemplate over the death of his mother, he started crying. Moreover, as if the blow wasn’t harsh enough, his father faced mortality just five years after his mother had. Mario lived with his aunt since then. Having stopped school after his second year into high school, he was evidently still not able to cope up from his losses.

His motivation was later discovered when he didn’t stop reading. He read widely, from historical books to Ajinomoto nutrition facts. At 18, he married and moved to Bukidnon. He and his wife were blessed with 9 children.

Mario was slowly moving forward with his family by fishing at the lake when the NPA invaded their area. They were in the hands of rebels against the current administration. Fortunately, former president Ferdinand Marcos freed them and transferred them to Salay, Misamis Oriental to start over.

Not long after moving, another familial death crippled and almost lost Mario’s faith in God. This time, it was Mario Jr. His wife grieved greatly, crying every night and refusing to eat. It was still during his grieving stage when he met a group of missionaries visiting their place.

He listened to them and was given reading materials.

With hopes of leaving past heartaches behind, Mario

and his family left Salay for Cagayan de Oro. The City was also convenient for them because of the schools for his children, who were fast growing up.

His motivation was renewed as he pored over the pages of books and magazines the missionaries gave him. He wanted to write.

Joining literary seminars and workshops, he used his skill in writing as a channel to tell stories inspired by his life experiences. Mario wrote pieces, and they won at award-giving bodies for literature in places like Cebu and Manila. This fruitful succession continued until he was able to publish a book, his one great dream.

Recalling this story gave me warmth on this early morning chill on the road to my grandfather’s hometown.

It reminded me of my own struggles and how microscopic they are compared to his past ones. It’s not what a person achieves that makes him a better one, but what good he does. It is also important to not lose one’s faith in something, like what my grandfather did, even if he buried so much loved ones in his lifetime. Having a strong faith means having strong foundations in character. I deem my grandfather a hero.

He is one not because he had published books and awardwinning pieces, or shook his family out of poverty. He is one because he functioned as an ideal human being, uncorrupted by worldly worthlessness and proud of whom he already was.

When I arrived at my grandfather’s hometown, I saw people tilling the ground, attending to their livestock, and smiling as they did so.

It was a little community full of little heroes, which, in a way, makes it a great community.

I looked for my grandfather.

ters designed to provide direct linkage between food producers and consumers, which translates to a more stable and affordable supply for consumers.

Built strategically across the country, these trading centers are equipped with storage, transport and market facilities. In several cases, these hubs are intended to serve as training centers where farmers will be taught about the latest and appropriate technologies that will help them produce high quality commodities at lower costs.

This year alone, DA hopes to start the operations of seven trading centers nationwide, in tandem with farmers’ organizations and local governments. These include the P28-million

corn processing and trading center that DA recently opened in Tayabas City, Quezon to cater to the postharvest requirements of thousands of farmers from Quezon and some parts of nearby Batangas.

DA, through the lead effort of the Sugar Regulatory Administration, also continues to undertake the sugarcane block-farming project, in partnership with the Department of Agrarian Reform.

In this initiative, small farms owned by land reform beneficiaries were consolidated into integrated farming blocks of 30 to 50 hectares to attain economies of scale and promote cost-efficient sugar farming practices. As of December 2013, some 28 sugar farm

blocks have been established.

Philippine Rural Development Program In addition, one essential feature of the upcoming Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), Alcala said, is the clustering of farms and production and marketing facilities along the value chain to ensure the production of marketable surpluses, increased incomes and better quality of life for all farmers.

PRDP, which DA will officially launch in Cebu next month, is a largely infrastructure initiative assisted by the World Bank that support value-adding and crop diversification activities for priority commodities.

In the pipeline this year

under PRDP’s i-REAP component are 32 agribusiness ventures worth P471.9 million. These include coffee processing in Kalinga, dairy in Cagayan Valley, “kasuy” processing in Palawan, and coconut geonet and sap sugar in Bicol.

Also part of DA’s strategy to prosper in an increasingly competitive global trade is the continuing negotiations for the harmonization of ASEAN food and agricultural products standards, including the passage of the Food Safety Law last year.

Showcase of PH agri’s best, vibrancy of the industry Which is why, Alcala said, DA supports AgriLink, and considers it to be yet another strong step

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APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH-FREIGHT TRUCK service along the line: Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao and vice versa with the use of ONE ( 1 ) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 24, 2014 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN ( 10 ) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of July, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for extension of validity of Certificate of Public Convenience and consolidation of cases with amendment of route to operate TH-FREIGHT TRUCK service along the line: Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao,accessible to any motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of ELEVEN ( 1 1 ) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 24, 2014 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN ( 10 ) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 21st day of July, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH-FREIGHT TRUCK service along the line: Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to any motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of ONE ( 1 ) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 24, 2014 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN ( 10 ) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of August, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MARILYN J. MAGLACION -Vendor MARK LESTER M. OLIVEROS -Vendee

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APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to any point in the Island of Mindanao,accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of three(3)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 10, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 29TH day of September, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Oct 16, 2014

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NORMA O. AMPILAN Case No; 2014-10-2280 Applicant/s

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APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Extension of validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate TH Frieght service on the line ;Within Province of Bukidnon to any point in Region X with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 23, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 14TH day of October, 2014..

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of substitution with amendment of route of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Kisolon –Malaybalay City-Kibawe via Lantapan (all in Bukidnon) And vice versa with the use of ONE(1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 23, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15TH day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Sale and transfer with extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 24, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in the daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of October, 2014..

DEOLITO T. CLAVEJO Applicant/s

CaseNo;2014-10-2276 2009-10-1843

2009-10-1860

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of sale transfer with extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI aircon service on the line;within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X with the use of ONE(1) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 23, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies).

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 14TH day of October, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Oct 16, 2014

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or ordinary people like us, meeting in person, one of the Most Powerful men in the world - at least in the field of oil business - His Royal Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, indeed is one story that belongs to fairy tales only. But not to a simple teacher who was an awardee as Most Outstanding Regional Teacher, Mrs. Sarah Melendez Querol of Bukidnon National High School, Malaybalay City.

Mam Sarah does more than what ordinary teachers do. She uses her free time to help people and indigent students. It was due to this passion that, back in 2009, she was thinking, albeit dreaming, how she can provide computers and laptops for her students. Only rich and wealthy philantrophists can do this, she thought.

Then it struck her mind that maybe, she can write to the King of an oil-rich nation. So she stumbled upon the name of the Prime Minister of Bahrain. A month after, on January 19, 2010 she received a long distance call from the Embassy of Bahrain, asking her if she is Sarah Querol, and informin her that the King & Prime Minister of Bahrain acknowledged her letter request, and another month after on February 17, the computers and DVD casette player arrived. It was a great day of rejoicing for her, her students and her school.

Other tasks which involved the donation of the King was to give assistance in the form of computers and other to the Muslim Community and other indigents. The rest

Students of Sarah’s school trooped with her to Jolibee for the free meals donated by the Prime Minister.

was history.

But Sarah was dreaming of seeing her benefactor in person. her dream became a reality. This is her personal account: “It was last September 28, 2014, when I finally received information from the Sec. of the Office of the Prime Minister, Bahrain that H.R.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman al Khalifa is coming to the Philippines for a state and official visit to Malacañang Palace.

I asked the Secretary if I could have the opportunity to see personally the Prime Minister to thank him for everything he has shared to our school. She answered “yes”, congratulations Ms. Sarah you can fly to Manila and meet the Prime Minister Khalifa. “Bring with you your family” the secretary added.

On October 1, 2014, I arrived at NAIA and we were advised by Mr. Ralph Stephen M. Calderon, a special envoy of the Philippines to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, office of the President, to proceed to Shangri-La, Makati.

At last, finally we got so excited, happy and with mixed emotions when we met His Royal Highness Khalifa together with Him are his two (2) Prince nephews. I was so thankful to him bringing the name of my school Bukidnon National High School for the computers, DVD, and school bags, he has given to the students especially the Indigenous People and least fortunate students. I also relayed to him the words of gratefulness from the Muslim Community in Barangay 1, Malaybalay City for the computers, Laptop, DLP and Printer which he has given to the Masjed.

He gave assurance to Bukidnon

His Royal Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa

Bukidnon teacher Sarah M. Querol handing a token to His Royal Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bahrain Prime Minister. Below photo 2 Princes , nephews of the Prime Minister pose with Sarah and her daughter at Shangrila Hotel, Manila.

Sarah M. Querol at the Shangrila Hotel lobby with His Royal Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa.

(Above) BNHS Principal Pariso L. Orong hands B a h r a i n donations to Indigenous Students, with Sarah Querol who coordinated the projects.

National High School that he will again give other sets of computers through ambassador Amable R. Aquiluz V., envoy of the President of the Republic of the Philippines to Kingdom of Bahrain and the Gulf Cooperation Council, member states.

In returned, as a token of our great gratitude to H.R.H. Sheik Khalifa al Khalifa, I gave him a Bukidnon Native Necklace which was made by a tribesman of mine. The Prime Minister was so happy for that simple

gesture.

He was so noble yet humble. He accommodated us warmly, asked about my own family, school and extended his regards to our Muslim brothers and all the people of Malaybalay City.

We travelled with free plane tickets, and had 2 days accommodation at Shangri-La Hotel, Makati.

It was like an impossible dream, but that dream came true - meeting one of the Most Powerful, and influential men in the world.

He is a noble and great

man who values ordinary people. Long live His Royal Highness!

I thank God above all, for giving me the unexpected blessings in life in a perfect time, because I believe in everything that happens there is a purpose.

I also thank my Principal, Mr. Pariso L. Orong of the Bukidnon National High School, for the approval of my travel to Manila which benefitted the Bukidnon National High School Family, teachers and students.

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FORGETFULNESS It is so easy to forget God when everything is fine; but it is easier to remember God when we are going through tough times.

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A WALK INTO THE PAST

Kabilin sa Kagahapon THE City of Cagayan de Oro has partnered with the National Comm i s s i on f or Cu lt u re and the Arts (NCCA) an d t h e Pa s u n d ay a g Community Arts and Production, Inc in implementing several arts and culture activities geared towards local histor y and her itage appreciation, including a s e r i e s of s e m i narworkshops scheduled this month. The seminar-workshops are part of the Kabilin: Taoid Heritage Program for 2014.

One of the seminarwor k s h op s h e l d l a s t Tu e s d a y w a s K a b i lin sa Kagahapon: A Seminar-Workshop on Establishing Archives and Archives Management. It features John Nery, a Metro Manilabased Cagayanon who is the editor-in-chief of the Philippine Daily Inquirer Online Edit i on . He i s a l s o t h e author of the book “Revolutionary Spirit: Jos e Riza l in S out heast Asia”. Nery will be joined by Dr. Mariano Manalo, executive director of the National lic and private institutions in collaborative planning, design and implementation” to make Oro Central a reality.

“We succeeded with our efforts due to persistence, passion and prayer. Thank you NCC,” San Juan said.

Under the Liveable Cities Design Challenge 2014 guidelines, the proposed landmark must be located in a hazard-free zone and must be designed to serve the public in both preand post-disaster phases first as a primary purpose (i.e. school or hospital or government office) and as a secondary purpose (i.e. evacuation shelter or command post). They must also be designed to have full backup electricity, water and telecommunications at all times.

Archives of the Philippi ne s ; Fr. A l fons o A r a c el i, S V D, Prov ince Archivist with the University of San Carlos; Ms. Raidis Bassig, Society of Filipino Archivist, Inc. board member and chief of the Research Division of the Intramuros AdCagayan de Oro bested the cities of Valenzuela, Z amboanga and Roxas for the category. The list was earlier culled from 19 other cities in the country which participated in this particular category.

Meanwhile, Iloilo City grabbed the top spot for Liveable City – Creating An Ideal APEC Meeting Venue.

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T he s e c ond s e m i n a r- w o r k s h o p, Pa g subay sa mga Nangagi: A Seminar-Workshop on Histor y Research and Writing, is a t h re e - d ay e ve nt scheduled for October 15, 16 and 17, 2014, at the same venue. Joining Nery as facilitator and resource persons are Dr. Nei l Mar t i a l Santillan, University of the Philippines Diliman v ice-chancel lor (also from CDO); and Dr. Stephen Henry Totanes, chair of NCC A’s Nat i on a l C om mittee on Histor ica l R e s e a r c h . It i s c u rrently held at the Auditorium, 6 th floor of the New Engineering Building of Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST).

T he Kabilin : Tao id He r itag e Pro g ram 2014 is one way of celebrating CDO’s unique cultural and historic identity. For the youth, it is an ideal venue for le ar ning and underst and i ng t he i r c it y ’s roots and origin. MOZ A R T PA S T R A N O ,

m i n i st r at i on ; E m m a Rey, House of Representatives Library executive director; Mila Bayog, president of the Philippine Association o f R e c o rd s O f f i c e r s a n d A rc h i v i s t s ; a n d Ms. Mar ia Luis a del Pilar, Society of Film Contributor.

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The multi-level marketing craze FOR years, the MLM phenomenon has invaded not just Cagayan de Oro but all over the country. Filipinos have even installed homegrown networking companies to as far as Nigeria, luring in OFWs from the place. They’ve even gone as far as Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Dubai, London and Ontario.

The first MLM company that was aggressively recruiting in CDO was First Quadrant. But after intense marketing efforts, the company simply went pfft. Those who had accumulated wealth via First Quadrant either clung to other MLM firms or invested in other businesses. Now it doesn’t mean that if you started

late and you’re at the lower level, you won’t get rich. I have been a GoldLife member since 2013 but I have lots of richer

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downlines. That’s because they were concentrating on the business. I did not. That’s why I don’t subscribe to the idea

that MLM potential recruits will reach saturation. There is such a thing as human life cycle. In a certain place – say Cagayan de Oro – old people die. Babies are born. Who are the targeted potentials of these MLM companies? It’s the population itself.

Succeeding within an MLM firm is a different story. There are many factors on whether an MLM member will succeed or not in this endeavor. The phenomenon has attracted a lot of young professionals and college students alike. Some have even borrowed money from lenders just to invest their capital. I certainly hope they have profited from the business so they could repay

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AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) - Deal with domestic clutter today, if possible. Your home needs to mesh well with your mental and emotional energies, and sometimes a little maintenance is all you need to keep it going.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20) - You may feel as if you’re a performer today -- showing the world what’s really going on. You’re a master of improvisation, so make sure that you’re choosing the right audience for your message.

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GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) - Get started on something you’ve been putting off. Your energy is just right for beginnings of all kinds, and you ought to be able to get things back on track for good this time.

CANCER (June 22 – July 22) - If you’ve been holding back, now is the best time to let go. Speak up for yourself or on behalf of people who can’t really defend themselves.

Your energy is guaranteed to sway hearts and minds!

LEO (July 23 – August 22) - One deep thought after another haunts you today -- and you may find it easier than usual to solve old problems or to make sure that you’re still on track with longstanding projects.

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of health products but with the accompanying label NO THERAPEUTIC CLAIMS APPROVED. So what gives?

It simply means the products are not conventional ones and they are not classified as medicines. But can they really help the body? Perhaps so.

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S pecial G os pel of the da y : L u k e 1 2 : 3 9 Yesterday’s 48(October16, Answer 2014-Thursday) Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speaks thou this parable unto us, or even to all? And the Lord said, who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom [his] lord shall make ruler over his household, to give [them their] portion of meat in due season? Blessed [is] that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayed his coming; and shall begin to village beat the menservants 22. King of the fairies 24. Male deer and maidens, and to 25. Open way eat and drink, and 26. Fencing sword to be drunken; The 29. Camarines Norte lord of that servant town will come in a day 30. Inactive when he looked not 32. Piercing tool for [him], and at an 34. Apprentice hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and Yesterday’s will appoint him his Answer portion with the unbelievers. And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not [himself], neither did ac-

ARIES (March 21 – April 19) - You need to find some new way to clear out the emotional cobwebs -- maybe a new exercise regimen, maybe a dance party or maybe a blowout fight (and make up) with your sweetie.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) - You shouldn’t hold on to your feelings today -- though you may need to get in someone’s face in order to speak from the heart. Don’t be shy! Your energy is just right for this kind of clearing.

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To lure in more members, other MLM companies take the option to offer “discounted” membership fees in return for a minimal volume of products. See, that’s the key here – products. My fellow journalist Joey Nacalaban is not interested in any network marketing activity but he’s actively promoting Herbalife because it what made his tummy trimmer and his visceral fat lesser. Oops, now we’re talking about visceral fat here. Do you know that tummy fat is not dangerous but fat grown inside the viscera (i.e. inside your body) is unhealthy? These MLM companies offer a lot

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cording to his will, shall be “beaten” with many [stripes]. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few [stripes]. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more: Be good to anyone is the focus of the gospel for today: Printing paid by: Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! #0928414949009279551247: Question – Prayer request: Please follow me “WORD ON FIRE” on CCTN channel 12-CDO @ 10 PMMondays, Tuesday @ 3:30 PM and 2:00 AM Sundays. God loves you!!!

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LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) - The big picture may start out looking rather dire today -- so ignore it!

Focus on life’s little pleasures and think about other things until your attitude adjusts. Things should feel a lot better soon.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) - A dream message asserts itself in the middle of the day -- which could be rather dramatic or maybe just a little weird. In either case, pay careful attention to whatever it’s trying to tell you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) - Your mental energy needs some meaty subject to wrestle with. If you don’t have a big issue facing you, think back to your last spiritual question and see if you can pick up where you left off.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) - Your social energy is highlighted today -- and you might be able to use it to your advantage. Whether you’re seeking a new love or a new job, it’s easier than ever to make the right connection.

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National Letter Writing Day 2014

200 letters from CDO produced by high school studes

By MARK FRANCISCO, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Photo courtesy of PHILPOST AREA 8

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wo hundred students from Cagayan de Oro and nearby places simultaneously wrote letters to their loved ones last October 9 in the activity held at SM City Cagayan de Oro. Nine high schools from the city and one from Gitagum town in Misamis Oriental sent in dozens of their students for the National Letter Writing Day event which was also held that same moment

in 1,000 other schools and 34 other SM malls.

The affair, which was spearheaded by the Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost), is part of the planet-wide celebration World Post Day. Here in Cagayan de Oro, Philpost 8 area director Nimia Acebes said letter writing must be preserved since it is a dying hobby.

Acebes said that letter writing has a personal touch compared to writing in one’s computer tablet, cellphone or

computer. In letter writing, kids can express more vividly what they want to share to the recipient of their leters.

“Letter writing is also the art of handwriting. Handwriting styles are different for each person and that skill must be enhanced and encouraged especially among the young. That is why we have activities such as this,” Acebes said.

With the theme of this year as Pinasaya, participating students wrote happy thoughts to delight family

members, friends, teachers or anyone special.

After the letters were written, the students themselves were made to insert the letter in an envelope and pasted Philpost stamps on it. They were then secured by mailmen and delivered actually to the recipients on the addresses indicated.

The whole exercise also helped the students hone their composition skills and foster the enjoyment of sending and receiving letters through Philpost.

CDO grabs Liveable Cities Design Challenge 2014 award top spot

By MARK FRANCISCO, Assistant Lifestyle Editor

ALL eyes are trained on the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iloilo as both were able to garner the Liveable Cities Design Challenge 2014 supreme spot.

In a ceremony held yesterday at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), CDO Investments and Promotions Office head Eileen San Juan received the award in behalf of Mayor Oscar

Moreno.

In h e r a c c e pt an c e speech, San Juan thanked the design team from the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) – Cagayan de Oro chapter and the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) for the presentation that they created under the category Liveable City – Creating A Disaster-Resilient Govern-

ment Center.

In the presentation, the joint UAP-MUST team impressed the jurors by envisioning Oro Central – a complex of functional educational facilities using sustainable energy-efficient design solutions that will also serve as a central evacuation center in times of disaster.

CDO Investments and Promotions Office head Eileen San Juan (center) proubly beams after receiving the Liveable Cities Design Challenge 2014 award under the category Creating A Disaster-Resilient Government Center during awarding rites held yesterday at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). PHOTO COURTESY OF AWARD | Page C2 NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL

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