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PDEA found P2m-worth of ‘shabu’ inside LBC package DAVAO City––The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-11 on Wednesday night entrapped some 200 to 250 grams of illegal drugs estimated to be worth P2 million sent through an LBC courier for Panabo City, Davao del Norte.

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Marawi City earns DILG’s ‘Seal of Good Housekeeping’ u A4 Caraga

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Misor turns over another emergency response cars MISAMIS Oriental––The provincial government of Misamis Oriental has turned another seven emergency response vehicles to barangays of the first district on Thursday, August 14. This is part of Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano’s goal of providing emergency response vehicles to all barangays of the province. “Ako gayud isiguro nga sa panahon sa emerhensiya, adunay magamit ang mga tao nga sakyanan aron magdala kanila, ehemplo paingon sa mga balay tambalanan,” Emano said. Beneficiaries are barangays of San Juan, Dansuli, Quezon, Kibanban, and 1, Balingasag and barangays of Valdeconcha and Mabini, Binuangan. As of press time, Capitol has turned over 34 emergency response vehicles to 34 barangays of the first district. pio-misor

INTERIOR and Local Government Acting City Director Lininding Lao (above photo, third from right) of Marawi City hands over the certificate of the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH), signed by Undersecretary Austere A. Panadero for local government of the Department of the Interior and Local Governments (DILG) and DILG Technical Services Director Nomaire Madid of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm), to Marawi City Mayor Sultan Fahad U. Salic (above photo, third from left). DILG Sports and Information Officer Sozimo Pazaol, former Assemblywoman Samirah Gutoc Tomawis, also the solid-waste management coordinator for Marawi City, Association of the Barangay Council (ABC) President Alvin Abduljabar Awar witnessed the event. With SGH certification, local government unit can avail of financial assistant from private and government banks and other funding institutions. (Full story on B4) Photos by Sonny Sudaria of MDN-Armm

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Zamboanga City Police Office remains aggressive in anti-crime efforts u A6

Getting ‘organic’ certification too Four civilians hurt in slow and expensive, say farmers BIFF bombing attack DAVAO City––Farmers’ groups and advocates of organic agriculture here said the practice of certifying products as “organic,” institutionalized by Republic Act 10068, is “too slow” and “inaccessible.” Speaking at a press conference at the Ateneo de Davao University Finster Hall Tuesday, Chito Medina, national coordinator of the Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura (MASIPAG), said

the certification practice has only gathered less than one percent of farmers’ produce three years since the law’s implementation. The law, Medina said, aims to reach five percent of the country’s 9.57 million hectares of agricultural lands. The problem? Certification costs P150,000, Medina pointed out. He said farmers would rather go for an alternative and affordable guarantee

system called the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS), which the group launched the same day. The MASIPAG officer said some local governments have already practiced the farming certification, which has cost farmers a small fraction of the recommended third-party certification system proposed by the law. “Certification costs only P700 in Zamboanga and P1,000 in Quezon province,” See farmers, page A7

COTABATO City––Suspected Moro militants, targeting a military convoy with a roadside bomb in Maguindanao Wednesday afternoon, instead hurt four civilians, the military said yesterday. Colonel Dickson Hermoso, regional Army spokesperson, said the roadside bombing at a highway in Barangay Sambolawan, Datu Salibo town came a day after Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) si-

multaneously attacked Army detachments in nearby villages of Magaslong, Sharif Saydona town and Buayan, Datu Piang town, also in Maguindanao. Hermoso, speaking for the 6th Infantry Division, said the bombers could have targeted a convoy of soldiers belonging to the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion but missed, hitting another vehicle tailing the Army at past 4 p.m. See attack, page A7

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PDEA-11 traps P2-M 'shabu' inside LBC package

AVAO CITY - The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-11 on Wednesday night entrapped some 200 to 250 grams of illegal drugs estimated to be worth P2 million sent through an LBC courier for Panabo City, Davao del Norte.

The illegal drugs believed to be "shabu" (methamphetamine hydrochloride) were placed inside the heels of two pairs of ladies’ wedge sandals then placed in a shoe box. The LB C package was addressed to Ruel G. Reas of Barangay San Francsico, Panabo City from Mariama Antis of Baliwasan, Tabuk, Zamboanga City. Reas is a tricycle driver. PDE A- 1 1 D i re c tor Emerson Rosales said his operatives were alert-

operation.” Reas claimed the package f rom LB C at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesda; and he was immediately invited to the Panabo p olice of f ice to op en the package. He is currently in the custody of PDEA-11. Panab o C it y C h i e f of Police Sr. Inspector Fre der ick D eles con firmed that Reas is on their watch list as a drug user. He said they have a number of targets for illegal dr ugs pushing and peddling. However, he said it is the first time the police discovered how it is transported through mail/package couriers. Deles said they would step up their monitoring to include mail couriers. (PNA)

ed by their intelligence c om mu n it y, t hus t he package was detected by PDEA and K-9 Unit (bomb and drugs sniffing dogs) at Davao International Airport. Rosales said a joint operation of PDEA, the Panabo City Police, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and the intelligence unit of Maritime Police was conducted in Panabo to track down the recipient of the package as part of the “control delivery

AFP Peace and development program Davao City-10th Infantry Division ‘s (10th ID) deployed Peace and Development Team (PDT), there were reported incidents and complaints from the residents of Brgy Gupitan Kapalong Davao del Norte about intimidation, coer-

Talk of the town Marlon T. Gayog cion, lectures by the armed group allegedly New People’s Army (NPA). Likewise the Local Government Officials and Agencies had difficulties in the delivery of basic services and infrastracture projects due to the presence of Armed groups. And so, the 1-th ID conducted consultation with the local government units, line agencies, and various stakeholders, especially local officials or leaders from the communities, PDT’s pay courtesy call to the tribal leaders and purok Chairman and the rest of the functionaries in the community. July 29 2014, at 7am, The NPA’s exploded an improvised landmine in Sitio Kapatagan, Brgy Gupitan, Davao del Norte killing two of our soldiers and wounding six others, LtCol Zuniega told media. The use of improvised landmine was admitted by the NPA’s. Hence the landmining incidents confirmed the presence of the illegal armed group, the NPA in Brgy Gupitan Kapalong. He Added despite of the agreed adherence to the See gayog, page A7

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DPWH begins new projects in Maguindanao province COTABATO CITY – The D ep ar t ment of Public Works and Highways in the Muslim autonomous region said it will concrete a 7-kilometer farm-tomarket road in the town of Talayan in Maguindanao province in southern Philippines. Regional Secretary Emil Sadain said once completed, the P70-million road project will hasten the transport of farm products and help spur economic growth in the area. Sadain has signed a memorandum of agreement with Talayan Mayor Tungkang Midtimbang for the road project that will link several villages in the town. The town of Buldon, also in Maguindanao, also inaugurated a 1.4 kilome-

ter road project that links the village of Tamar to the main highway. Another road project, the 1.3 kilo-

meter stretch in the village of Calaan, is also expected to begin soon. (Mindanao Examiner)

Tubod, Lanao del Norte – Women’s organizations from the coastal towns of Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND), Kapatagan, Baroy and Tubod in this province received livelihood assistance from the provincial LGU and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). The women’s groups belong to the Rural Improvement Club (RIC) organized by the provincial government aimed at providing skills training and livelihood assistance to home-based mothers to enable them to augment

their daily income. The livelihood assistance given were supplies and materials for their Bangus Deboning Project. The assistance was received by the President and Coordinator of each of the recipient RIC chapters during a simple turn-over ceremony on August 12, 2014 at PAO Compound, Brgy. Pigcarangan, Tubod. Among the pilot RIC chapters that benefitted from the Bangus Deboning Project include SNDPigkalawag, SND-Sugod, Kapatagan-Poblacion, B aroy-Pobl acion and Tubod-Poblacion.

“We are thankful to Governor Khalid Dimaporo and BFAR for giving us this livelihood project complete with training and materials so we can immediately start in this business”, expressed RIC Federated President Maricel Buctuan. On hand to witness the distribution of assistance were Provincial Fishery Officer Nerio Piola, Kapatagan Agricultural Officer Francisco Bihod, Provincial Aquaculture Coordinator Raquel Ensano and Provincial RIC Coordinator Rosalinda Ecot. (VNL/PIO-LDN)

Doubledragon Properties Corporation gears up for Doubledragon Boat Race 2014

DPWH Regional Secretary Emil Sadain (Mindanao Examiner Photo)

Lanao Norte women’s groups receive livelihood assistance

His Brother's Keeper - Brothers Rafael de Gracia, 10, and Shaltiel de Gracia, 2, in a tender moment outside the cathedral in Iligan City. Their mom is nearby selling prayer candles (August 10, 2014). (MindaNews photo by Aubrey Rocin Llamas)

The Iloilo River will once again play host to teams as they try to outdo each other and win the DoubleDragon Boat Race 2014. This project was started by Senate President Franklin Drilon to highlight the progress in cleaning up the Iloilo River. The teams competing this year are the Boracay Sea Dragons Rowing Team, Manila Wave Paddlers’ Club, San Beda Dragon Boat Rowing Team, Bohol Paddler’s Association, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University Dragon Boat Team, St. Therese MTC - Colleges Dragon Boat Team, Philippine Marine Dragon Boat Team, Philippine Navy Dragon Boat Team and last year’s champions the Boracay All Stars Dragon Boat Team as they try to defend their title. Covering a length of 200m and with Men’s, Women’s and Mixed categories, the event will prove to be a challenge to these strong paddlers. Spearheading this big event is DoubleDragon Properties Corp. together with the Office of Senate President Franklin Drilon, Philippine Sports Commission and the Local Government Unit. These four organizations have all joined forces to ensure that the future of this sport continues to move to greater heights with this annual event. “This event is envisioned to promote Iloilo City as a tourism destination which will further stimulate local economic growth not only to Iloilo but the whole of Panay Island,” said Mr. Injap Sia, Chairman & CEO of DoubleDragon Properties Corp. DoubleDragon strongly conveyed their position further through their event campaign, Strength in Unity, One in Advocacy, Leave a Legacy. Their eagerness to pursue this event in partnership with the key organizations proves their fervent support in ensuring that Iloilo River can still be enjoyed by the future generation. Senate President Franklin Drilon noted “I am

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happy that DoubleDragon agreed to adapt and sustain this boat race as one of their major events. This is a legacy that I will leave to the Ilonggos that I want to continue for the generations to come - the advocacy to paddle for a cleaner Iloilo River.” Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Ricardo Garcia underlined the continuous support and promotion of dragon boat as a sport. “This sport needs all the assistance they can get from all the private entities like DoubleDragon. The Commission is very grateful to DoubleDragon for their enormous support to our athletes and sports development. These athletes have brought a lot admiration to the country, their skills and commitment is truly commendable. They deserve all these.” “The Iloilo River is a good venue for water sp or ts recreational activities and entertainment owing to our collective efforts to rehabilitate and develop it,” Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog said. Congress-

man Jerry P. Treñas, Lone District of Iloilo, highlighted the importance of the laws protecting our natural resources. “That’s why we will never cease to draft bills in the Congress that will protect our environment specially water resources. We are all in the same boat in this event.” This big event will happen on August 23, 2014 at Iloilo’s River Wharf, Muelle Loney in Iloilo City. Excitement starts at 6am with the elimination races and will peak at 9am when the Main Event starts. Cebu Pacific, SR Foods, Mang Inasal, Jollibee and other corporate sponsors together with guests are expected to be there to show their support to all our athletes and teams. The river waits for no one. Join us and see whose Dragon… or Dragon Boat reigns supreme!

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Marawi City earns DILG’s ‘Seal of Good Housekeeping’ By SONNY SUDARIA Mindanao Daily News-Armm

CAGAYAN de Oro City––Top officials of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm) bestowed the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) to the Islamic City of Marawi. Acting City Director Lininding Lao of Marawi City personally handed over the SGH certificate to Marawi City Mayor Sultan Fahad U. Salic during a gathering in Cagayan de Oro City recently. The certificate bore the signatures of DILG Undersecretary Austere A. Panadero for local

government of and DILG Technical Services Director Nomaire Madid of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm). Marawi City, with the SGH certification, can now avail of financial assistance from private and government-run banks and other funding institutions. SGH is a project which recognizes local government units (LGUs) with good performance in internal housekeeping, particularly inthe areas of local legislation, development planning, resource generation, resource allocation and utilization, customer service, and human resource management and development, as well as, in valuing the fundamental of good

governance. DILG Sports and Information Officer Sozimo Pazaol, former Assemblywoman Somairah Gutoc Tomawis, also the solid-waste management coordinator for Marawi City, Association of the Barangay Council (ABC) President Acuin Abduljabar Awar witnessed the event. With SGH certification, local government unit can avail of financial assistant from private and government banks and other funding institutions. Mayor Salic earlier organized a three-day capacity enhancement seminar-workshop for the barangay officials of Marawi City held at the Country Village Hotel in Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de

Oro City. The seminar-workshop had as its theme “Strengthening Local Government for Effective Service Delivery.” The mayor said the gathering was attended by selected barangay officials from Marawi City where they listened to various resource persons who spoke on various topics such as local governance administration, structure, organization, duties, functions and benefits, disciplinary actions, among others. He added: “I am honored to undertake this kind of program with the DILG-Armm.” “We really need this program to enhance our knowledge on good governance, especially in

the barangay level,” said Mayor Salic as he thanked all the barangay officials in Marawi City for their attendance to the seminarworkshop. He admitted the barangay justice system––integrating traditional and Islamic mode of settling disputes [among clans and rido]––in Marawi City is giving him headache. Mayor Salic, however, is optismic that such headache will no longer be a problem with the holding of the enhancement program for elected barangay officials of Marawi City. With stable peace and order, Mayor Salic is expecting that more investors will come to Marawi City in the near future.

6th Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee meeting slated today in Lanao Sur By SONNY SUDARIA Mindanao Daily News-Armm

MARAWI City––Top officials from various government agencies, including the Armed Forces (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and local chief executives, are expected to gather at the Social Hall Provincial Complex here in time for the 6th Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (RLECCARMM), said Lanao del Sur Provincial Director Police Sr. Supt. Nickson B. Muksan. Muksan said: “We are lucky to host the 6th RLECCARMM––and this was made possible because of the trust and confidence of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal AL Adiong, and ARMM Regional Governor Mujib S. Hataman.” Assistant Secretary Abdulgani M. Cadir is expected

to brief the participants of the 6th RLECC-ARMM on the issues and concerns of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the ARMM, and other presentations from various committees. Muksan will also give inputs on Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in the ARMM in regard to the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the convergence program of POEA, OWWA, TESDA, DOLE, and PNPARMM. The agreement, said Muksan, was signed by Police Chief Supt. Noel Orais Delos Reyes, the regional director of the Police Regional Office of ARMM, to address issues and concerns about illegal recruitment, unsolved killings of Christian vendors, kidnapping, gun running, drug pushing and other il-

legal activities. On one hand, Muksan told Mindanao Daily News that one of the alleged notorious leaders of kidnap-for-ransom group was found dead on Saturday. Muksan said the still unidentified gunmen gunned down and burned the body of a certain Lanao Mulok Ariraya. He said Ariraya had pending arrest warrant issued by Acting Presiding Judge Rasad S. Balindong of RTC, Branch 8, prior to his [Ariraya’s] death. Faisal Mamondiong, Marcos Mulok Ariraya Avon Bari Alias Popoy, Colopoy Manusun, PacasiLomala, Sittie Bari Mulok, Avon Mulok Rimbor, Abdullah Dimakuta alias Idok, Amirodin Dimakuta Bo-ongan, Ibra Mauti Dimakuta, and five John Does, all residents of Piagapo, Lanao del Sur, are still at-large, said Muksan.

Police Supt. Prexy D. Tanggawohn, chief of RID, PRO-Armm, speaks during the workshop on rationalization and re-distribution of firearms for municipal police stations in Lanao del Sur held at Langcop gym in Marawi City. Tanggawohn urged policemen who own more than one firearms to share it to other policemen who are fresh graduates. The Philippine National Police (PNP) will soon implement the second phase of the program, that is, the actual accounting (of firearms on record). Extreme right is Supt. Warren F. de Leon, acting chief of PRO-Armm RLRDD. Photo by Sonny Sudaria of Mindanao Daily News-Armm

Malaybalay receives DOST’s ‘first Philippine science digital library’ MALAYBALAY City, Bukidnon––Malaybalay city government recently received the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station (STARBOOKS). “We are blessed to receive one of these kiosks from Department of Science and Technology (DOST) because this is a powerful tool that our constituents, especially students, can use for research and other related works,” said city mayor Ignacio W. Zubiri during the turnover ceremony. In a statement, provincial science and technology director Virgilio M. Fuertes said this program enables local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs) and educational institutions make use of the Starbooks because its information is free and can be accessed even without internet connection. Its built-in server can provide simultaneous access See library, page A7

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CIDG men deny extorting money from beleaguered NFA executive By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN-Caraga Regional Editor

AN Francisco, Agusan del Sur—Officials of Criminal Investigation Detection Group (CIDG) in Caraga has denied of extorting money from the beleaguered provincial manager of the National Food Authority (NFA) in this province during the course of their investigation of the missing close to 2,000

NFA rice. “It’s a lie. It’s purely h a r a s s m e n t ,” s a i d Superintendent R andy Glenn Silvio, chief of CIDG Caraga, in response to the claims of NFA Agusan del Sur Manager Gil Tabor that a certain CIDG operative Senior Police Officer Nelson Yu Frias had tried shell out money from him with an

assurance he would be cleared from the fiasco of the missing NFA rice. Silvio said he was surprised with Tabor’s allegations which r un counter to their mobile phone conversation on August 1 of which the NFA official has assured that no one from his men came to him asking for financial support. “I asked him (Tabor) if

GIFTING THE POOR ON HIS BIRTHDAY - Right photo shows Rep.Lawrence Lemuel

Fortun (left) and his wife, Marie Therese (right), conversing with 92-year old retiree,Des Magdamo, who availed himself of free massage, one of the services offered by the lawmaker’s Programang Pangkatawhan in Barangay Pinana-an, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte last Friday. The activity, which included free medical, dental, legal, optical, feeding, massage, hair cut services and blood-letting, was Fortun’s way of celebrating his 43rd birthday. The same services were provided to some 600 Butuanons at the provincial capitol covered court in Butuan City on Satruday, August 9, 2014. Photos by Pat Samonte

Fortun serves constituents to celebrate 43rd birthday By PAT SAMONTE-Caraga Regional Editor

BU T UA N C it y - R e p. Lawrence Lemuel For tu n c e l e br ate d h i s 43rd birthday with his constituents here and in remote Barangay Pinanaan, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte last week. Ar r iv ing here f rom Manila Friday morning, Fortun and his wife, Marie T h e re s e , i m m e d i at e l y proceeded to Barangay Pinana-an multi-purpose covered hall where the couple joined some 500 residents who were being served by volunteers and For tun’s congressional district staff. A s p a r t o f F o r t u n’s P r o g r a m a n g Pangkatawhan, services offered in Barangay Pinana-an included medical, dental, optical (with free eyeglasses), legal consultation, bloodletting, free massage, free feeding for children and haircut. Volunteers were medical doctors, dentists, lawyers (Attorneys Vincent

Jose Fortun and John Gil Un ay ) , opt i c i ans , and health workers. Free lunch boxes were also distributed at lunch time. The same services were also provided the following day, Saturday, to more than 600 Butuan residents at the provincial capitol covered court here. According to Fortun, he had already planned the

activity with his staff long before his birthday. “In fact, I have been offering this free services program to my constituents (not only during my birthday) in Butuan City and Las Nieves since I became a congressman in 2013. I will do this on a regular basis as my continuing program for the people especially the poor.”

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-0083-2014 (R.A. 10172) In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JERIC ALQUIZA ORGANIZA has filed with this office a petition for Correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JUSTINE LAPE ORGANIZA, born at Purok 3 Bonbon, Butuan City, and whose parents are MELANIE BURON LAPE and JERIC ALQUIZA ORGANIZA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 01 September 2014. (SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LLB, MPA City Civil Registrar MDN: Aug. 15 & 22, 2014

there was any of my men came to ask money to him and he said no,” Silvio said. He believed Tabor made the claims to counter the graft and malversation charges the CIDG had filed at the Ombudsman office in Mindanao implicating the beleaguered NFA official and NFA warehouse supervisor Melvin Pacana. The case stemmed from the disappearance of 1,890

sacks of NFA rice at the warehouse in Bayugan City late last month. It was only Pacana who was initially linked to the NFA rice anomaly, but CIDG investigators later implicated Tabor after warehouse guards and at least six laborers swore during the further probe that they saw both Tabor and Pacana in the NFA warehouse on June 29, the day when the second batch of 550 sacks

of rebagged NFA rice were taken from the warehouse and brought to Davao City. Ac c o r d i n g t o t h e investigation, a logbook from the security guards showed that Tabor was in the NFA warehouse on that day, corroborating the affidavits of the witnesses. But Tabor, talking to reporters in Butuan City last week, claimed that Frias tried to extort money from him in exchange from him being cleared from the mess. He also claimed that Frias met him at a bar in Butuan City to ask money since they allegedly lack funds for the operations. Senior Inspector Dick Cale, chief of the investigations on the missing NFA rice, however clarified the CIDG regional ffice has enough funds to do their tasks and Silvio has even extended more support at the height of their investigations in the field. “He’s entitled to file a counter charges against us but we are ready to face it. It’s part of our job,” Silvio said.

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AMBOANGA CITY - The entire force of the Zamboanga City Police Office continues to exert all efforts to ensure the safety and security of Zamboanguenos in the city.

Ordinance no. 578-2014 AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 206-2005, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS A REVISED ORDINANCE REGULATING THE GRANTING OF FRANCHISES TO TRICYCLES-FOR HIRE.

Be it enacted by The Sangguniangg Panglungsod in session assembled, that:

Section 1. That Section 10, of Ordinance No. 206-2005, shall be amended by adding letter n thereof, to read as follows: Section 10. x-x-x n) In the case of new MTOP applicants whose LTO documents (OR) submitted are classified as “Private”, a “PROVISIONAL FRANCHISE” shall be issued to the applicant, effective upon the approval of the Sangguniang Panglungsod which shall be valid for a period of (1) month. PROVIDED, further, that for the existing franchise/s with motorcycle unit, whose LTO (OR) are found and classified as “Private”, shall be given a period of one (1) month upon the effectivity of this ordinance to have their unit be registered as “FOR HIRE” at the Land Transportation Office. Section 2. That Section 10-A “Rules and Regulations Governing the Granting of Franchises For the Operation of Tricycle for Hire”, NO. 8 hereof, shall be amended, by providing a new paragraph hereto to read as follows; Section 10-A, x-x-x x-x-x 8.x-x-x PROVIDED,FURTHER, that “NO MTOP ANNUAL STICKER” must be released in the Office of the City Treasurer-Franchising Division, unless a clearance shall be secured, for free, at the Office of the Sangguniang Panglungsod-Franchising Division, to determine that the motorcycle unit is already registered-for-hire; Section 3. That Section 13 of Ordinance No. 206-2005,”Franchise and Other Fees, shall be amended by Incorporating the fee for Provisional Franchise, as No. 11 to read as follows; Section 13, x-x-x x-x-x No. 11-Provisional Franchise----------------------P200.00 PROVIDED,further, that no fee shall be collected from the holder of a PROVISIONAL FRANCHISE Section 4. That Section 17 “ Penalties for violations” of Ordinance No. 206-2005, shall be amended, to read as follows: Section 17. x-x-x For violations of Section .10 (n) as referred thereto, the following are the sanctions: (a.) Issuance of Citation Ticket imposing a 10-day suspension to operate; (b.) Issuance of Citation Ticket imposing Revocation or cancellation of Franchise/Provisional Franchise, as PROVIDED, further that in cases of revocation of Franchise/Provisional Franchise, as the case maybe, after the lapse of the 10-day period as referred to in letter (a) above. PROVIDED, further that in cases or revocation of franchise/Provisional Franchise, as the case maybe, it shall be upon the written recommendation of the law enforcer (OCTMB-LOTF-Office of the Mayor) and , subject to the approval of the Sangguniang Panglungsod. Srction 5. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval. APPROVED,June 11, 2014 CERTIFIED CORRECT: (SGD) CONCEPCIO N. MAISLING Secretary to the Sanggunian /mls ATTESTED: (SGD) HARRY J. GUANTERO City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer APPROVED: (SGD) JASON P. ALMONTE City Mayor MDN: Aug. 1, 8 & 15, 2014

Army announces recruitment of new soldiers By MARY MAE ABELLON

Joining Mayor Beng Climaco during Monday's press briefing, August 11, at City Hall, Acting City Director Sr. Supt. Angelito ZCPO OIC Col. Angelito Casimiro. (FILE PHOTO) Casimiro presented the PNP’s accomplishments in crime and lawlessness as various laws. sequently captured two line with their fight against well as the enforcement of Last week, police per- persons. A total of four firearms sonnel conducted a total Republic of the Philippines were likewise confiscated in of six operations in their SANGGUNIANG PANGLUNGSOD campaign against wanted two operations organized Region 10 Oroquieta City persons which resulted in against loose firearms. ReCity of Good Life the arrest of seven persons. covered were one caliber AUTHOR: In the campaign against .22, one caliber .45, one Hon. Vincent J. Guantero illegal drugs, eight op- caliber .38 and one caliber City Councilor erations were carried out, 9mm pistols. Member, Committee on Transportation Casimiro assured Mayor where thirteen persons EXPLANATORY NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR were arrested. A total of Climaco of the police forc For quite sometime now, this representation received feedback from some thirty-two sachets of pro- es’ commitment to fighting constituents, especially from the motorcab franchise holders of Oroquieta City, as hibited drugs and drug criminality in the city and well as the commuters alike that there are motorcab units catering passengers with Green Plate Numbers. These are private in status. It has been learned that these paraphernalia were recov- expressed his gratitude for units are already issued of franchise by the City Government. As verified from the the assistance the local ered. Franchising Division-Office of the Sangguniang Panglungsod, these units were given The local police also led government is extending franchise as they are the franchise holders and that their applications for Change of Units were approved. Second instance is that, the new applicant whose franchise three operations against to their office. (Claudine is approved is having the LTO Certification of Registration and Official Reciept in illegal gambling and sub- Uniana) private status. Revisiting the Ordinance governing franchising, required are the valid LTO papers to support the application for new or change of unit, as the case maybe. It has been observed that some of these franchisees after issued of franchise, would no longer bother to have their motorcycle units be registered as “For-Hire” at the Land Transportation Office, thus, there is a need to put an end of this problem. During the public hearing conducted for this purpose,views,opinion/proposals were heard which are worthy of consideration, thus arriving on implementable measure for the welfare of the public and the franchise holders as well, and above all, to stop the recurring problem of motorcycle units operating which are still classified as “PRIVATE”, thus:

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DIPOLOG CITY – The 101st Infantry Brigade of 1st Tabak Division, Philippine Army (PA) is now recruiting interested applicants to join the army. C o l . Ap o l i n ar i o Y. Alobba, 101st Brigade commander, urged those interested to take the preentry examinations scheduled on Aug. 23 and Sept. 5 this year. It was learned that the Army Recruitment Office for Mindanao (AROM) and Army Personnel Management Center (APMC) Testing Team will conduct the Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT) in the 1st Infantry Division’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) for interested applicants of Officer Preparatory Course (OPC), Officer Candidate Course (OCC) and Candidate Soldier Course (CSC) on the following dates: Aug. 23 at Iligan Medical Center College, Iligan City; Aug. 25-26 at H1ID, PA, Upper Pulacan, Zamboanga del Sur; Aug. 28 at AMMC, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay; Aug. 30-31 at 1ATG, TRADOC, PA, Malagutay, Zamboanga

City; Sept. 2-3 at JRMSU Campus, Dipolog City ; and on Sept. 5 in Oroquieta City. Civilians applying for OCC must be a Filipino citizen, 21-24 years old, a graduate of any four-year college course, single, and at least 5 ft. tall. Meanwhile, those applying for OPC must be Filipino citizen, single, 21-31 years old, MS-43 graduate (if advance ROTC graduate), graduate of any four-year college course and at least 5 ft. tall. However, for CSC applicant must be single and has no child, 18-26 years old, has 72 units in college but, if he is a high school graduate only, he must possess a certified skill needed in the military service. All interested applicants must be physically and mentally fit. Applicants shall bring the original copy of NSO Birth Certificate, Transcript of Records (TOR) and diploma for college graduate, diploma w/ Form 137-A for high school graduate, valid ID , and one 2x2 picture for OCC and OPC applicants. (FPG/MAA/ PIA-Zamboanga del Norte)

DOT sets community guiding seminar in Zambo City ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is set to conduct a seven-day Community Guiding Seminar in this city. DOT Regional Director Mar y June Bugante said Wednesday the seminar will be held next month in time for the upcoming Zamboanga Hermosa Festival, which is expected to draw in an influx of tourists

into this city. The Zamboanga Hermosa Festival is being celebrated every October and the highlight this year will be on October 12, the Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar-the most revered patron of this city. Bugante said the seminar is part of DOT’s efforts to promote and develop tourism in this city to help create

RA 10172 Form (LCRO)

NOTICE

Republic of the Philippines Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Tubod OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Rule 7 of Republic Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARRIEL CAPOTE CANOOG has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the Child’s Gender under the entry of “SEX” from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARRIEL CAPOTE CANOOG bearing LCR No. 93-328 who was born on MARCH 22, 1993 at Candis, Tubod, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are CRISTITA CAPOTE and DIODITO CANOOG. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than August 29, 2014. (SGD) JULIET BALURAN GALAMBAO, CE Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Aug. 15 & 22, 2014

Publication Notice ANNEX B RA 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-031-2014

Date : August 5, 2014

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that Rey Chris Tante Labadan has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of Rey Chris Tante Labadan at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Reynaldo M. Labadan and Christene Cagatcagat Tante. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than August 18, 2014. (SGD.) MARINA MAQUIDATO-AMONCIO Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: AUGUST 8 & 15, 2014

opportunities, generate jobs and provide quality service to tourists in the unique Zamboangueño way. Bugante said the seminar will also equip the participants with the knowledge and ability to assist, facilitate, entertain and guide tourists. She said the seminar is open to tourism practitioners, professionals, students

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of spouses ALIPIO PAGALAN and MARIA PAGALAN, who both died intestate at Crossing Luna, Esperanza, Agusan del Norte, on March 5, 1973 and December 23, 1964, respectively, consisting of: 1) A parcel of land (Lot No. 1038, Pls 225) located at Crossing Luna, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, containing an area of 2.9185 hectares; 2) Lot No. 1251, Pls 225 located at Catmonon, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur containing an area of 3.1034 hectares; and 3) Lot No. 1340 Pls 225 located at Crossing Luna, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur containing an area of 43,653 square meters covered by OCT No. 1951, is the subject of a DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL ADJUDICATION WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF LAND made and executed by Alipio Pagalan and Maria Pagalan’s children and only surviving compulsory heirs, namely, Luisa Pagalan, Juanita Pagalan Justo, Panfilo Pagalan, Benjamin Pagalan and Bonifacio Pagalan, adjudicating unto themselves above-mentioned land and, as heirs-vendors, selling, ceding, transferring, and conveying unto vendee REX YAPIT CALUYA, married to Rolina Maquiling Caluya, a portion of above-mentioned land, described as, Lot No. 1340 Pls 225 containing an area of 10,460 square meters together will all improvements thereon, for and in consideration of P120,000, per Doc. No. 111; Page No. 12; Book No. CXXXIV; Series of 2014, of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Richard L. Lamigo, Notary Public. MDN: Aug. 1, 8 & 15, 2014

who have reached at least two years in college and those seeking for employment opportunities in the tourism industry. She advised interested applicants to submit resume with photograph at the DOT regional office in this city or through email at dotr9@ yahoo.com on or before August 22. She said they will be e nt e r t a i n e d o n a f i r s t come, first ser ved basis and prequalified applicants will be contacted by DOT Regional Training Officer Wenz Galeza. Bugante said applicants may call telephone numbers (062)993-00-30, (062)95524-77 and +63917-710-5219 for more information about the seminar. (PNA) Notice Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SAMSONA GETUBIG, (decedent) consisting of a residential lot (Lot 4324-E-2-B, Psd-10-001282 being a portion of lot 4324-E-2-B, Psd-10-000763) covered by TCT No. T-29465, Registry of Deeds of Cagayan de Oro City, situated in Salcedo Village, Brgy. Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX (276). SQ.M., more or less, has been the subject of an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Deed of Absolute Sale between among her surviving and only compulsory heirs, namely: LUZ G. PIESZKO, LETICIA P. GETUBIG, ISMAEL P. GETUBIG, AMELIA P. GETUBIG, ROSITA G. PARAGUYA, SOR. GREGORIA GETUBIG, and the surviving compulsory heirs of one ANTONIA G. ROYO, Namely: MARY JUDITH ROYO, ANTOINETTE ROYO FAY, SHIELA ROYO MAXWELL, MARIA REGINA ROYO TALJA AND REBECCA ROYO BANAN, per Doc. No. 429, Page No. 86, Book No. Xl, Series of 2014, Notarial Registry of Atty. Marvi Manuel B. Roa, Notary Public of Cagayan de Oro City. MDN: August 15, 22 & 29, 2014

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Medina said, citing a few examples of existing PGS practices. Medina called the PGS as a more affordable poverty alleviation solution for farmers who cultivate organic agricultural products. Mayor Leoncio Evasco Jr., of Maribojoc town in Bohol, said in an interview that their municipality was already practicing the certification even before an intensity 7.2 earthquake hit parts of Bohol and Cebu last year. “Organic agriculture is sustainable,” he stressed. Evasco added the local government made the farming practice easily accessible to farmers, with the LGU providing trainings and tools funded with counterpart from national government agencies such as the Department of Agriculture. Medina said the PGS “recognized the people on the ground” and added that they were lobbying for a direct revision of the organic agriculture act. “This is the way forward to expanding organic agriculture,” he said. The City Agriculturist’s Office, MASIPAG said in a statement, was supporting the implementation of the practice. It added that “the PGS is an alternative product certification system more beneficial and appropriate to local and smallholder organic production.” “We have adapted the PGS as the certification system of Davao City organic products because we believe this will better ser ve our local and small-scale farmers,” city agriculturist Rocelio Tabay said in a statement. “The City, with the help of the civil society and farmers organizations, has put in place our own PGS which helps strengthen our organic agriculture program,” Tabay added. “Having a PGS as a certification system will also ultimately help our ordinar y consumers to enjoy safe and healthy organic products,” Anita Morales, chairperson of the Davao City PGS and executive director of the development organization METSA foundation, said in a statement. “PGS is an inexpensive certification system so farmers and small-scale producers would not have to add too much cost to their organic products,” she added Product certification is an assurance among the consumers that the organic product has passed the standards on organic agriculture. Certified products usually have a seal or logo from the certifying body. According to MASIPAG, a two-year leeway has been granted for those that are using first- and

second-party certification such as the PGS. Unlike the third-party certification system, where a government-accredited body is paid for its services to inspect and certify the farmers’ produce, the PGS is done with a multisectoral inspection team composed of farmers, consumers and different sectors from the community. The PGS team can even be a trained team of farmer-inspectors who goes to other communities and farmers’ organizations to inspect, monitor and certify the organic production system. Only minimal fees are given to the PGS team, MASIPAG said. “In a second-party certification system like the PGS, we are well-represented in the committee and our opinions and knowledge are recognized,” said Jose Ben Travilla, an organic farmer and PGS inspector from Mlang, North Cotabato. “Hence, PGS is more appropriate to our conditions, culture and capacities.” “Because of the PGS’s par ticipator y and empowering nature, and its emphasis on communitycentered marketing, the ordinary consumers have a direct line to the producers so they are able to afford certified organic products,” Travilla said. MASIPAG’s own PGS, the MASIPAG Farmer’s Guarantee System (MFGS), has been in practice since 2004, and has since been assisting other organizations and LGUs in adapting PGS in their organic agriculture programs. “Majority of our farmers and pro ducers are resource-poor but with sustainable organic farming, they are able to achieve food security at the household and community level,” said Medina.

Library... from page B4

to users who can print the digital materials. “Starbooks is the first Philippine science digital library which makes accessible a wealth of science and technology information right at anyone’s fingertips,” Fuertes said. The digital library contains thousands of digitized science and technology resources in various formats (text, video/audio) on a wide range of topics that include appropriate technologies, investigatory projects, food and nutrition, health and medicine, emerging technologies, energy, and environment, among others, which are also updated regularly. Starbooks currently contains over 170 videos from the different DOST agencies such as “Tamang DOSTkarte Livelihood Videos,” which hopes to stimulate the entrepreneurial capacity of Filipinos. The video topics range from food processing to

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laundry soap-making and other livelihood information materials. It also holds 500,000 titles of digitized journals, serial publications, reference materials, annual reports, theses and dissertations, technical and project reports. The Britannica Encyclopedia content was also integrated in the Starbooks. This interactive kiosk machine is now located at the City Library, Malaybalay City. (RLRB/PIA 10, Bukidnon)

Attack... from page B1

He blamed the BIFF as behind the roadside bombing due to its “signature make” of the IED, a mortar with mobile phone as trigger mechanism. The Army spokesperson, citing report from the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade, said it appeared the blasting mechanism of the IED which was fashioned from a 60 mm mortar malfunctioned. On the bombers’ second try, the IED went off, hitting a civilian vehicle and wounded four individuals. “The IED went off late so the convoy was spared. We are sad innocent civilians were hit,” Hermoso told reporters.Hermoso did not name the wounded civilians but they were rushed to the Maguindanao provincial hospital in nearby Shariff Aguak town. O n Tu e s d ay n i g ht , four BIFF guerillas were reported killed after the military stationed in two detachments in Barangay Ganta, Shariff Saydona returned fire in response to BIFF attacks. The BIFF, on several occasions, tried but failed to retake Barangay Ganta, a swampy village used to be the BIFF’s stronghold. Jemaah Islamiyah bomb expert Basit Usman was cited in the village of Ganta but managed to escape with two other Indonesians during Army offensive in July, military officials here said. His wife from Jolo, Sulu was captured but later released to government social welfare office. Usman who carries a USD 5-million had been hiding in southern Philippines and in the company of BIFF rebels, a breakaway faction of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front which sealed a peace deal with Manila. The BIFF camp fell into government hands in July after air and ground assaults. The camp surrounded by running trenches and fox holes with a bomb making factory nearby, was also seized by government forces. About 2,000 civilians have fled to nearby villages since Tuesday due to sporadic Army-BIFF skirmishes. The Maguindanao social welfare office workers are now attending to their needs. A report from the PNA

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CARHRIHL (Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Law) between the CPP/NPA/NDF and the GPH where improvised explosives/landmines are banned, the CPP/NPA/NDF continually defies the agreement. The incident in the area of Kapalong Davao del Norte is a manifestation of the presence of the illegal armed groups- the NPA rebels, the mere presence of the rebels is an ultimate reason of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to pursue them for there were reported disruptive activities happening in the IP communities. As mandated to secure the welfare of the people, we cannot afford to let these criminal go and victimize other people. Thus, the 10th Infantry

Division will continue to to pursue the notorious rebels or the NPA rebels particularly in the area of Kapalong, Davao del Norte who held responsible of the consistent use of the Banned improvised landmine that killed two soldiers and wounded others. But inspite of the NPA’s atrocities against the people and the security forces, the Command of the 10th ID will continue in pursuing the peace and development in the Hinterlands of Kapalong. The 60th Infantry Battalion has deployed its Peace Development Teams (PDT) in these sitios al in Barangay Gupitan, Mangkay, Patil, Kimataan, Dugayan, Tagasan and Taongatok. During the presscon the Mayor of Kapalong Mayor Timbol together with the Brgy of Gupitan and tribal leaders are there to testify what happen in there constituents.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region Branch 8 – Marawi City IN THE MATTER OF CANCELLATION SPL. PROC. No. 2209-14 OF CERTIFICATRE OF LIVE BIRTH OF ALAMINAH DIMMAPAO INOG, ALAMINAH DIMMAPAO INOG, Petitioner, -versusTHE ADMINISTRATOR AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL OF NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE, AND THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MARAWI CITY, LANAO DEL SUR, Respondents. x------------------------------------------------x ORDER The petitioner has two (2) Certificate of Live Birth registered with respondent Civil Registrar of Marawi City. The first w2ith No. 2001-1489 contained her wrong date of birth, April 17, 1976 and the second with Registry No. 2002-29 44 contained her correct date of birth, April 17, 1980. She filed the verified petition of cancellation of the Certificate with registry No. 2001-1489 and confirmation of the certificate with Registry No. 2002-2944. The petition is sufficient in form and substance and is net for hearing on October 7, 2014 at 8: 30 O’clock in the morning and everybody interested in the petition should appear and show interested in the petition should appear and shoe cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted. Petitioner must publish this order in newspaper of general circulation in Marawi City and Lanao Del Sur once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. Furnish copies hereof unto the petitioner, counsel, respondent’s and the Office of the Solicitor General. SO RODERED. Marawi City, August 6, 2014. (Sgd.) RASAD B. BALINDONG Acting Presiding Judge MDN: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2014

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Come S pecia l G o s pe l o f t h e da y : J o h n 2 : 1 3 22(August15, 2014-Friday)John 2:13-22- And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables; And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise. And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? Jesus answered and said unto them, “destroy” this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. This temple was the place of prayers but unfortunately, there are many of us never come to the dwelling place of God. This is a physical temple where God dwells according to 2 Cronicles7:11-6God lives in His holy temple. Therefore, we need to come to God in the temple for praise and worship. Are you coming to Him in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist? Find Him in the temple: Printing paid by: Neneth Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! #0928414949009266607505: Question – Prayer request: Please follow me “WORD ON FIRE” on CCTN channel 12-CDO @ 10 PMMondays and Tuesday @ 3:30 PM. God loves you!!!

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Gensan, Sarangani to host 23rd Mindanao biz confab Volume III, No. 072

The MINBIZCON is the biggest gathering of Business Leaders of various business AVAO City - “ Growth Be- sectors comprising in MindBy Marlon Gayog MDN Davao region Bureau

yond Convergence” is the promising theme of 23rd Mindanao Business Conference that both the General Santos City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (GSCCCII) and the Sarangani Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (SCCII) are hosting on September 1 to 3, 2014, at General Santos City.

PH’s 21.3% exports growth in June 2014 Tops trade-oriented economies in East, Southeast Asia MANILA -- Philippine merchandise exports grew by 21.3 percent, making it the top export performer among selected East and Southeast Asian economies, and raising hopes for a stronger expansion for the rest of 2014, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “This is the highest level since the economy started posting a continuous positive growth in the same period last year. It is also way faster than the 6.9-percent increase in May 2014 and the 4.1-percent expansion in June 2013,” said Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. The Philippines outperformed Vietnam (12.7%), People’s Republic of China (7.2%), Malaysia (5.6%), Singapore (4.7%), Thailand (3.9%), Indonesia (3.8%), Hong Kong (2.7%), Republic of Korea (2.5%), Taiwan (1.2%), and Japan (-6.5%). Philippine exports grew to $5.4 billion from $4.5 billion in June 20l3. For the first half of 2014, total exports rose by 8.3 percent to $29.8 billion from $27.5 billion in a comparable period last year. “The export gains are broad-based, as reflected by increased overseas demand for our manufactures, mineral products, total agro-based, and forest products. This also indicates that the global economy is ready for a strong recovery,” said Balisacan, who is also NEDA Director-General. Manufactured goods posted a doubledigit growth rate of 15.7 percent, which amounted to $4.3 billion in June 2014 from $3.7 billion in June 2013. Most notably, the exports value of electronics products reached $2.2 billion in June See growth, page B7

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anao Island. In 2009, GSCCCII hosted the same event with then US Ambassador to the Philippines

Kristie Kenny gracing the affair, where some 1,200 delegates participated in the event. This year’s conference theme

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fleshes out the the intent to proactively anticipate the ASEAN integration by 2015. See confab, page B7

GETTING THERE TOGETHER It’s been a year of milestones for Phoenix Petroleum. From opening its 400th station, to strengthening its association with the NBA, to conducting community efforts for education, environmental preservation, and health improvement, Phoenix Petroleum has done more than just stamp its claim as the country’s number one independent oil company. It has shown how much further traveling together can take you. And as Phoenix Petroleum prepares to continue its journey, we’d like to thank everyone who has shared the road with us. And we look forward to continue going the distance the best way possible: together.

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A LOOK BACK AT THE ROADS WE’VE COVERED As we commemorate our anniversary, it’s an opportune time for Phoenix Petroleum Philippines to glance at the rear view mirror. In the past year alone, there are so many reasons for us to celebrate and be grateful.

opportunities to grow.

TOGETHER, WE MADE IT It was 2007 when Phoenix Petroleum was first included in the stock exchange public listing. Since then, we have accelerated and zoomed up the ranks, all the way to our current spot as the top independent oil company in the Philippines. Not a small feat for this Davao-bred competitor brand.

The game Filipinos love is still firmly set in the heart of Phoenix Petroleum. As the official fuel of the NBA in the Philippines, we continued to roll out NBA-themed promotions so that hardcore fans can score the latest exclusive gear. On top of that, we dished out assists to meaningful events such as the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA to bring the NBA experience closer to the people.

Elementary School in Cebu City. Whenever we find opportunities to help, our grateful hearts go into overdrive, as it has always been our passion to enhance the lives of the people around us.

TOGETHER AS ONE COMMUNITY

All of these add up to the assertion that we can truly go wherever we want, as far as we want, as long as we’re driving forward as one. On to greater heights; let’s get there together. TOGETHER WE PLAY

TOGETHER NATIONWIDE Last May 8, Phoenix Petroleum opened its Mall of Asia EDSA extension station in Pasay City. As the 400th station to open nationwide, it’s a reminder that Phoenix Petroleum is not taking its foot off the pedal, continuously seeking new

As more and more Phoenix Petroleum stations open in different areas, our connections with the people in those communities also deepen. Brigada Eskwela became our means to make adopted schools such as Lapu-Lapu Elementary School in Davao City cleaner and brighter for young students. We made the trip to various places such as Calaca, Batangas for medical and dental missions. Our wheels were also set in motion for a donation drive of books and chairs such as for Pasil

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ARMM posts surge in economic growth

he Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has registered a remarkable economic growth of 3.6 percent in 2013 from its 2010 mark of negative 0.3 percent. According to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority, the total value of final goods and services produced in the ARMM grew from 1.1 percent in 2012 to 3.6 percent in 2013. The growth is driven by strong performance of the region’s service sector and agriculture. Agriculture, which included hunting, fishing and forestry, accounted for 61.3 percent of ARMM’s economy followed by services with 33.6 percent and the industry sector with 5.1 percent. ARMM Governor Mujiv S. Hataman cited the improved confidence of the people in the regional government. Good governance meant that development aid that was meant for the sectors are actually reaching them and are being used for improvement and growth. “The growth is attributed to the ongoing reform initiatives, the renewed confidence of investors to the region. Also we believe that the sectors have

seen with their own eyes the resources that are being poured into their areas. When they realized this was for real, they continued their efforts with renewed energy and trust that the gains to be had will be theirs,” Hataman said. The regional economy only managed a dismal recovery of 1.1 percent growth from an all-time low of negative 0.3 percent when Hataman took office in 2011. In a period of over a year, the region was brought back on track after series of bureaucratic and leadership reforms introduced by his administration. In 2013, the region’s agriculture rebounded from negative 1.1 percent a year before to 2.5 percent, buoyed by increased production of major crops like palay, coconut, cassava and other crops and in the production of tilapia, milkfish, tiger prawn, skipjack and yellow fin tuna. Service sector in ARMM accelerated to 6.6 percent in 2013 from 5.9 percent in 2012 as three of its subsectors posted faster growths. Financial Intermediation grew from 10.7 percent to 18.5 percent while Trade and Repair expanded from 4.0 percent to 5.7 percent. Public Administration and Defense (PAD) also

grew from 5.5 percent in 2012 to 5.9 percent in 2013. Accelerated growths were observed in Mining and Quarrying as it grew from 2.3 percent to 2.6 percent, Manufacturing from 3.0 percent to 3.9 percent. Meanwhile, Construction rebounded from negative 3.1 percent in 2012 to 1.2 percent in 2013. Hataman said they expect better economic performance this year given the record breaking investments that have come into the region. Investments in the ARMM soared at 72% this year compared to the first half of 2013. The renewable energy sector posted the largest gains. In the province of Maguindanao, three biomass projects were pledged, with a total worth of P1.773 billion. Mindanao will benefit from the 18-plus megawatts these projects will contribute to the grid. “We target to hit the P5billion mark in investments by year end,” he said. The regional government has also invested heavily on infrastructure projects that included the construction of concrete roads, ports and other public facilities. (Bureau of Public Information

Agri productivity takes bulk of 2013 BUB projects in Bonifacio, MisOcc BONIFACIO, Misamis Occidental – Agricultural productivity and social services took the bulk of poverty-reduction projects, here, under the 2013 Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB) planning process. Now renamed the Grassroots Participatory Budgeting (GPB), the process have been considered “a helping hand in the municipality” by Mayor Evelyn C. Dumanjug, who said it has created more impact of the poor in her area. “The process also promotes transparency in the government by giving the civil society organizations (CSO’s) active role in identifying the projects, and the preparation, allocation and use of people’s money,” she said. Meanwhile, 20 BUB projects have been listed in Bonifacio in 2013 for implementation by six national government agencies (NGA’s) with the Department of Agriculture (DA) having the biggest allocation of P5,750,000 to boost agricultural production. These DA projects included the construction of farm-to-market road (FMR), development of organic fertilizer, livestock production, the National Fisheries

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Program, construction of multipurpose concrete pavement/solar drier and rice productivity program. The projects on social services under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) worth P2,100,000, included the construction of a center, financial assistance and office facilities for the senior citizens, construction of day care center for children and scholarship program for out-ofschool youths and persons with disabilities (PWD). The other projects were as follows: Requirement for basic education facilities worth P2,000,000, by Department of Education (DepEd), and four projects on potable water supply improvement/expansion worth P1,400,000, by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Also included were four projects on reforestation and advocacy for cleanliness of the coastal areas, worth P850,000, by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the repair of a communal irrigation project worth P300,000, by the Department of Agricultural Reform (DAR). (CT/MIO/RCA/PIA10-Misamis Occidental

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Vista Land 1H ’14 net income up 12% to P2.8B By Joann Santiago

trong sales in the first half of the year resulted to the same trend for Vista Land’s net income in the first half of 2014 to P2.8 billion, 12 percent up from year-ago’s P2.5 billion. In a disclosure with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Thursday, the Villar-

led property developer said sales grew by 10 percent to P25.9 billion. This enabled the company to increase revenues by 14 percent to P11 billion from P9.7 billion in end-June 2013. Vista Land Chairman Manuel B. Villar said they “continue to remain firmly on a solid growth path.” He explained that de-

Cebu Pacific net income up by 125% to P3.1-B in H1

Cebu Air Inc. (Cebu Pacific) on Wednesday reported a 125 percent surge in its net income to P3.01 billion from P257 million in the same period last year. The company said it has generated revenues of P26.717 billion for the first six months this year, which is 23 percent higher than the P21.726 billion revenues earned in the same period last year. In a disclosure, the company noted that the growth was driven by an increase in

its passengers, cargoes and ancillary revenues. Passenger revenues grew by P3.875 billion or 22.8 percent to P20.852 billion in the six months ended June 30 this year from P16.977 billion posted in the same period last year. Meanwhile, cargo revenues grew by P211.971 million or 17.3 percent to P1.437 billion for the JanJune this year from P1.226 billion in the same period of 2013.

mand for housing, particularly in the affordable price segment remains strong. “There is no oversupply in housing and our plans to expand countrywide remain unchanged,.” he said. Vista Land currently has housing developments in 34 provinces and 74 cities and municipalities in the country.

It has four community housing projects namely Brittany, Crown Asia, Camella Homes, and Communities Philippines and a condominium development subsidiary, Vista Residences. ”Our continued expansion in the provincial areas has solidified Vista Land’s dominant position in housing in the Philip-

pines,” he said. As of end-June 2014, the company’s total consolidated assets reached P97.8 billion while capital expenditures fr the year is projected to hit P21.6 billion. Relatively, Vista Land President and chief executive officer (CEO) Manuel Paolo Villar said the successful issuance of

the company’s retail bond amounting to P5 billion and the refinancing of dollar-denominated notes amounting USD 225 million helped Vista Land is a plus factor for the country. ”I believe this reflects the inatitutional banking as well as retail investor community’s increased confidence in Vista Land,” he added. (PNA)

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percent year-on-year in the second quarter of the year. Store network increased by six percent year-on-year while same-store sales, which refers to sales of outlets already operating for at least a year, rose by eight percent. JFC operates the largest food service network in the country with a total of 2,244 restaurants as it carries the Jollibee brand, 839 branches; Chowking, 406; Greenwich, 207; Red Ribbon, 298; Mang Inasal, 456; and Burger King, 38. It has a total of 589 stores overseas and these are in China, US, Vietnam, Brunei,

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Oman. As of end-June 2014, the company posted a net income of P2.52 billion, 19.8 percent higher than year-ago’s P2.1 bilion. Tanmantiong vowed to further improve operations in the future through opening of more stores on-shore

Jollibee taps int’l experts to fix glitch in system upgrade MANILA-Jollibee Food Corporation (JFC) has commissioned international experts to look into the problems it encountered vis-à-vis the upgrade of its system that resulted to the closure of some of its stores due to supply-related problems. In a disclosure with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Wednesday, JFC Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Tanmantiong said they are sorry for this incidence and assured customers that the company is doing everything “to restore the availability of

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Community’s appearance should reflect its talents CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Unless people participate in building the community, the task of transforming the barangays into decent and proper habitats will never be satisfactory. Parts of it will look neglected, with pockets of exclusive “villages” occupied by the wealthy, but plagued all around by squalor and squatters. In practically all neighborhoods are architects, designers, and engineers, as are horticulturists, landscape artists, urban planners, and imaginative entrepreneurs with refined taste. But they might as well not be there because they’re either ignored or not consulted although it’s their community too. ***** Squalor and unsightly structures persist in the neighborhoods because few if any barangay officials know or follow proper standards for human habitats. If you know how careless and corrupt the bidding and awarding process of public works or services can be in the barangay, you would also know why there’s a glaring difference in the quality of life enjoyed in private subdivisions compared to that of the larger community. It’s a difference explained by two factors: a) management know-how and b) adherence to standards for community living: a private subdivision is administered by qualified managers and workers who do their job

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The private subdivision (neat, orderly) is a delight to their residents, to passing pedestrians, and to visitors. But the larger portion of the jurisdiction—where most Filipinos reside—is off-putting for its poor maintenance (if any) and ugly surroundings. according to established rules and regulations. They observe performance standards, are transparent in their operations, and take accountability seriously. On the other hand, the public domain, which is the larger portion of the barangay, is administered by politicos with dubious managerial (governing) skills. Mostly inexperienced but pretentious, these politicos make as if they know

everything and strut about like captains of the defunct Guardia Civil. (Barangay chairmen love to be called kapitan or kapitana!) ***** The glaring contrast between the privately-administered portion of the barangay and the rest of the jurisdiction (generally shabby, disorderly) exposes the ineptness of elected officials. The private subdivision (neat, orderly) is a delight to their residents, to passing pedestrians, and to visitors. But the larger portion of the jurisdiction—where most Filipinos reside—is off-putting for its poor maintenance (if any) and ugly surroundings. This two-faced appearance of the jurisdiction— like contrasting masks in a theater, one grinning, the other grimacing—is an indictment against the integrity, competence, and reliability of barangay officials. Since it’s the officials who administer the barangay as a whole, the contrasting appearances show how remiss they are in enforcing standards and rules and regulations throughout the jurisdiction. The least they can do is coordinate with the managers of the private subdivision to even out standards more or less, or even ask them to assist in managing the rest of the barangay. ***** It is so very wrong that

the larger portion of the barangay, the public domain, is unkempt, disorderly, kept in substandard conditions, and is a black-eye to official competence. If the people would only participate in the development process, arrangements in the community would be much more satisfactory. As a result, if you judge a barangay by its facilities or structures you would have to conclude that its residents have no standards, taste, or style. As for the barangay leaders, they should stop thinking that if slums are good enough for their supporters, it should be good enough for the rest of the community! That’s how towns and provinces—which are clusters of barangays—get to look like wretched, overgrown barrios. Except for some natural features in some places, no man-made portions of the community inspire awe or admiration. ***** Cruise or walk around them; note how bereft they are of character or amenity; how inhospitable to visitors; how uninspiring to ambulant citizens. They show how the people in charge are incapable of appreciating the style, standard, or genius of their resident talents! Otherwise, barangay Halls, even municipal halls and other common areas, would reflect the art or craftsmanship of the See talents, page B5

Daily Inspiration “If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.” Juvy Sarraga

-Habakkuk 2:3

Wait patiently for It’s difficult emotionally when we’re being mistreated or harmed by others. It happens regularly at our work and even in our homes. Our humanly instinct is to immediately attack back or get revenge. However, that’s not what God has planned for us. Wait patiently, allowing God to levy punishment on His time. God wants us to pray for our enemies, not harm them.

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Juggling with knives I just got back f rom sp e a k i ng at t he L or a l Langemeier Alumni Reunion in Napa, California. My presentation was entitled “Juggling With Knives: Balancing Financial Success and Time With Your Family.” While it may sound a little dramatic, it is a great way to depict the possibilities of what may happen if we, as entrepreneurs, are not careful in protecting our relationships. As a Serial Entrepreneur, I have experienced success, failure, joy and distress, all amidst raising a family. After 36 years of

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Bob Bare marriage, 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren, I have plenty of stories and lessons of how I have now brought my business and personal visions into bal-

ance. Balance is defined as “an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.” The truth is that there is no success without balance. 3 action-steps that can get you started in this juggling act are: 1.) Scheduling all activities, not just work. 2.) Delegating all you can. 3 . ) Id e nt i f y i n g t h e strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of both your business endeavor and your relationships. I’m getting ready to

hop on yet another plane. My wife Jan and I own businesses in South East Asia, and although we usually travel together, this time she’ll be visiting one of our daughters while I’m overseas teaching, coaching and training. The entrepreneurial life isn’t always perfect, but we’ll balance it out and spend more time together when I get back. Thanks goodness for Skype! I’ll be sharing about my adventures, and feel free to share any ways in which you have learned or feel that you must learn to balance career and family.

Villegas does not support calls to amend constitution THE head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) expressed opposition on the calls to amend the Constitution. CBCP President Archbishop Socrates Villegas said that he cannot support the change in the law of the land that would only benefit a person. “As a citizen I cannot lend support to constitutional amendments that merely serve the purposes of one office-holder or one class of persons,” he said in

a text message to reporters. The Lingayen-Dagupan prelate was reacting on reports that President Benigno Aquino III is open to the idea of Charter Change particularly in extending his term. At present, the Constitution prohibits the President to run for reelection. Aquino’s (6-year) term is set to end by June 30, 2016. Villegas noted that changes in the Constitution can only be realized if it would benefit the country and to address issues of uncertainties in the law.

“Constitutional amendments are justified only in the measure that they redound to the benefit of the nation and address long-festering problems arising out of ambiguities in the Constitution,” he explained. Villegas added, “We can not support the proposed curtailment of the power of judicial review. Against the heavy hand of the State or transgressions of the Constitution by politicians, judicial review is the only recourse of the hapless citizen.” For his part, retired Archbishop Oscar Cruz said that Aquino should

not seek for a second term, advising him to take a rest. “I think 6 years in office is enough, he should take a rest... he should not change the Constitution that was signed by his mom, (former and late President Corazon Aquino),” he said in a telephone interview. Cruz added, “I do not think that the president is totally responsible for his option of a second term by changing the Constitution.” A report from Ferdinand G. Patinio of PNA

Misplaced empathies By William R. Adan

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental––“If I were in his shoes I would have done the same thing.” This was the common reaction to a video footage showing Mayor Herbert Bautista of Quezon City slapping a suspected drug dealer apprehended in a buy-bust operation in the metropolis last week. The incident has turned viral in the social media. As usual, Mayor Duterte of Davao City was not content of doing the same thing, that is, by simply slapping the suspect: he wanted to throw and feed him to the fish in Davao Gulf to close the issue once and for all. Expectedly and as obliged, particularly that the incident had caught the eyes of the nation, the Commission on Human Rights had to enter into the picture. As always, it was castigated by many for its interference and protective stance on suspects of alleged criminal activities. The kind of empathies and attitude in our midst betrays a preference for a government of bravados or macho men over a government of law. Many wanted a Duterte solution to lawlessness by obliterating

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people in the neighborhoods. But what dominates today are unimpressive compounds, tangled wires overhead, unkempt grounds below. Surroundings are

all the scum of the earth – drug dealers and pushers, kidnapers and carnapers, common thieves and bank robbers, rice smugglers and pyramid scammers, rapists and plunderers, and the like. Apparently, the people are tired of the slow grinding justice system of the country that often favors the rich and the politically entrenched. They want quick solutions. They want blood to flow immediately. The admiration, however, of such lawless solution to lawlessness that comes from many who value freedom, comfort and peace in society is sickening and sad. Despair may make people aggressive, forgetful and negligent; and that is why history repeats itself for them. By and large, history is replete with events whereby those who condoned and allowed violence and other extrajudicial measures to secure their own safety and comfort had become themselves eventual victims of their own misdeed. Whatever its weaknesses, we ought to be proud as a people of the democracy we have acquired through the sacrifices and suffering of our forebears. Our

responsibility is to protect and secure this heritage and not squander it by thoughtless whims. To appreciate our advantage, we should look around and obser ve how many people in different parts of the world are struggling and are still dying to have just an iota of what we already enjoy. Certainly, there are limitations in the way our systems and our leaders work. But this should not throw us to despair, hopelessness and paralysis. Democracy is not a fixed state of affair to attain but a dynamic flux of change to experience. Ours then is to work together for that change to make a difference. Yielding to immediate gratification will lead anyone nowhere. Psychology and psychiatry tell us so. Success is for those who eschew the temptation of immediate satisfaction in favor of one that is more rewarding, lasting and sustainable. And they exert efforts to observe the rules and submit themselves to the processes that make the system work. A civilized society maintains itself is by establishing and enforcing rules to govern the behaviors and

the relationships of its members. Indeed, the society is called “civilized” because the members observe and protect these rules almost naturally like a biological drive. This becomes part of the “collective unconscious” of society, a cultural habit arrived primarily through continuing education, discipline and value nurturing of the members across generations. It cannot be gainsaid that the reward for disciplined compliance is a peaceful, an orderly and a productive community. ••• (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. William R. Adan, Ph.D., was a research and extension worker, professor and the first chancellor of the Mindanao State University at Naawan, Misamis Oriental. He was a British Council fellow and trained in 1994 at Sheffield University, United Kingdom, on Participatory Planning and Environmentally Responsible Development. Upon retirement, he served as national consultant to the ADB-DENR project on integrated coastal resource management. He is the immediate past president of the MSU Alumni Association.)

cluttered with unsightly items lying helter-skelter, the alleys a shambles, garbage and squatters practically everywhere. No community can project its finest unless its resident talents or creative members are involved in its development. Without

their inputs, quality of life cannot improve. ••• [Manny is former UNESCO regional director for Asia-Pacific; secretarygeneral, Southeast Asian Publishers Association; director, Development Academy of Philippines; member,

Phil Mission to the UN; vice chair, Local Government Academy; member, Cory Government’s Peace Panel, and PPI-UNICEF awardee for outstanding columnist. Today he heads Gising Barangay Movement Inc as National Convenor. valdehuesa@gmail.com]

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Mindanao Daily B5 BUSINESS NEWS Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio

PNoy ‘coup me’ likely possible LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me…” (Revelation 3:20, the Holy Bible). -ooo“COUP ME” FOR PNOY A LIKELY POSSIBILITY: I am willing to place a bet: if the proposed amendment of the 1987 Constitution which is aimed to give President Aquino a second term does not fly among the people, Aquino and his cohorts will not be beyond resorting to grabbing government power, through a “self coup”, even before his term ends in 2016. The signs are there for all to see---he is furiously maneuvering to stay in power, evidently to avoid being jailed after he steps down on account of the many criminal cases already pending against him. Fact is, all previous pronouncements of Aquino and his men are meant to start a bandwagon to enable him to continue being president, or to remain in power even if he is no longer the actual president. The proposal to give him emergency powers allegedly to address the looming 2015 power crisis, the current noise about his term extension or a second term, and now, the “opening up” of Aquino’s mind to Charter change, are all designed to test the waters, so to speak, to see if the people will object, or be in agreement with him. If all of these maneuvers will fail, the last remaining and most appealing option would be the so-called “revolution from the top”---a coup by the President and his trusted men themselves. The pattern for this government take-over is already there, it having been perfected in 1986 yet. But forewarned is forearmed: as the survey results from the DZEC 1062 kHz daily radio program “Tambalang Batas at Somintac” for August 14, 2014 will show, Filipinos are already fed up with Aquino and his perceived ineptness and corrupt allies, and many of them are raring to have him removed from the presidency sooner than 2016. -oooLAWMAKERS AND FORMER PRESIDENTS ARE TO BLAME FOR FATAL ROAD ACCIDENTS: Why are there so many road accidents happening around us today, killing scores and scores of passengers and even mere innocent by-standers? The simple reason is that our congressmen and senators and all our previous presidents were remiss in their performance of their duty as protectors of the people. You see, in all the years that they have been in power, they talked almost about everything, but they did not see it fit to amend, modify or revise the country’s archaic laws on road accidents which do not have any capacity to send to prison any erring driver. I am sure all of them knew that under current laws, a driver found responsible for the death of one person--or even a hundred---will be sentenced to only four years of imprisonment, which means he need not be detained because of probation. Why then did not our lawmakers and presidents do anything about this? -oooREMINDERS: Please listen: “Tambalang Batas at Somintac”, 1062 kHz, Mondays to Fridays, 6 a.m., simulcast over 1080 kHz in Dagupan City, 711 kHz in Naga City, 1260 kHz in Lucena City, 1224 kHz in Davao City, and worldwide, at www.eaglenews.ph; “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas”, at 103.7 mHz in Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Mondays to Fridays, at 7 a.m.; “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas” at 801 kHz on the AM band (Panay Island), Mondays to Fridays, at 10 a.m.; and “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas” at 107.5 Win FM, Roxas, Isabela (every Sunday, at 7 a.m.).

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LAURENCE C. OLANA CaseNo;2014-10-1655 Applicant/s 2009-10-1391

GRACE G. QUINTINITA Case No; 2014-10-1650 Applicant/s

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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 EVELYN T. PIEDAD Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-1649

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the route ;Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 28, 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 11th day of August,2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to PN Roa –CalaananRelocation (all in Cagayan de Oro City )and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 21, 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 12th day of August, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT TRUCK service on the line ;Within the Province of Bukidnon and from said place to any point in the Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two (2)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 21, 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 12th day of August, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of substitution of certificate of public convenienceand with amendment of route to operate PUJ service on the line ;Kisolon to Malaybalay City –Valencia 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 August 21, 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 12nd day of August, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT TRUCK on the line ;Within the Province of Bukidnon and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of FIVE(5)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 28, 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 TEN(10) 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 12th day of August, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: August 15, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City KANKIN DUHAYLUNGSOD CaseNo;2014-10-1644 Applicant/s 2009-10-1637

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: August 15, 2014

MDN: August 15, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City QUIRINO LABOR Applicant/s

CASE NO.2014-10-1641 2009-10-1599

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 21, 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 11TH day of August, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Manolo Fortich to Valencia City (all in Bukidnon)and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 21, 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 11th day of August, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: August 15, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City WT & P FORWARDER SERVICE, INC. Case No; 2014-10-1663 Rep. By; EUGENIO T. PAYOT, JR. Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK on 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 two (2)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 28, 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 13th day of August, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: August 15, 2014

MDN: August 15, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City REBECCA T. DIAZ Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-1665

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MARLON M. PARADERO-Vendor Case No; 2014-10-1614 NORTHERN BUKIDNON TRANSPORT 2008-10-2281 SERVICE, COOPERATIVE (NOBTSCO) -Vendee 2008-10-1910 Applicant/s 2008-10-1224

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of sale and transfer with extension of of certificate of public convenience and with consolidation of cases to operate PUJ service on the line;Kisolon to Kibawe –Malaybalay City –Valencia City –Impasug-ong (all in Bukidnon)and vice versa with the use of three (3)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 21, 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 11th day of August, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City CF FRIEGHT CORPORATION Case No; 2014-10-1662 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on 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 two (2) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 28, 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 TEN(10) 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 13TH day of August, 2014.

MDN: August 15, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City Case No; 2014-10-1640 2009-10-1378

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: August 15, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City JOCELYN S. LUCENA Applicant/s

CaseNo;2014-10-1124 2009-10-270

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of RANULFO PASTOR SUMATRA, who died intestate on May 17, 2014 at Butuan Doctors’ Hospital, J.C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan City, consisting of: 1) A parcel of land (Lot 3, of the consolidation subdivision plan (LRC) Pcs-23747; approved as a non-subdivision project, being a portion of the consolidation of lots 3242-D-3-B-3-4-1 to 3242-D-3-B-3-4-5, (LRC) Psd-229300 & Lot 3242-d-3B-3-C-6-A, (LRC) Psd-254623, LRC Cad. Record No. 1999), situated in the barrio of Bading, City of Butuan, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. RT-11441 containing an area of 72 square meters, more or less; and 2) A parcel of land (Lot 5-a, Psd-10-002013, being a portion of Lot 5, Pcs-10-000031), situated in the Barrio of Langihan, City of Butuan, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. RT-13193 containing an area of 85 square meters, more or less, is the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION OF THE LATE RANULFO PASTOR SUMATRA executed by Ranulfo Pastor Sumatra’s heirs, namely, Espina Lani Sumatra, Maria Carina Dapar, Alfredo D. Sumatra and Genes D. Sumatra, per Doc. No. 486; Page No. 41; Book No. LXIX; Series of 2014 of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Nelbert T. Poculan, Notary Public for and in the City of Butuan, Roll No. 31274 with PTR No. 0713736/ 01-07-14/ Butuan City. MDN: Aug. 15, 22 & 29, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City RONIE B. CAPITO Applicant/s

Case No; 2009-10-1294

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extension of validity of certificate of public convenience (CPC)as PUJ service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Manticao, Misamis Oriental and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 21, 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 11st day of August, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 21, 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 13th day of August, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petition(s) request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 21, 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 13th day of August, 2014..

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: August 15, 2014

MDN: August 15, 2014

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of SIX(6)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 28, 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 13th day of August,2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: August 15, 2014

ELISEO/ROSIE RESULLAR Applicant/s

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

NOTICE

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City WT & FORWARDER SERVICE Rep. By; EUGENIO T PAYOT. JR. -Vendor AA GENESIS TRUCKING CORP. Rep. By; ALEX V. WONG, JR. - Vendee

Case No; 2014-10-1664 2010-10-464 2011-10-1865 2013-10-1926

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of sale and transfer of certificate of public convenience with extension of validity, consolidation of cases and amendment of route to operate TH –FRIEGHT TRUCK Service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao,accessible to any motor traffic vehicle and vice versa with the use of seven (7)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 28, 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 13th day of August, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: August 15, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City GALICANO R. YEBAN Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-1661181 2009-10-1000

MDN: August 15, 2014

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ELNAIRAH H. LUCMAN Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-1544

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority to extend the certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI service on the line ;Cogon Market to Xavier Heights and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 28, 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 13th day of August, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for appropriation to operate TAXI Airconditioned service on the line ;within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 28, 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 12th day of July, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: August 15, 2014

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PDIC tells borrowers of Rural Bank of Oroquieta-MisOcc to pay obligations

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), the Receiver of the closed Rural Bank of Oroquieta (Misamis Occidental) Inc., has reminded borrowers of the bank to continue to pay their loans and transact only with authorized PDIC representatives. In a statement, PDIC advised borrowers of the Rural Bank of Oroquieta to pay their loans and other obligations directly at any Philippine National Bank (PNB) Branch under account name, PDIC FAO BURL – RURAL BANK OF OROQUIETA (MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL).

The Receiver cautioned borrowers that it has discontinued the engagement of the bank’s collectors. PDIC has not engaged any person to collect the loans of the bank. To ensure proper recording of payments made by borrowers, it further advised borrowers to keep copies of the PNB Deposit/ Payment Slips. The Receiver emphasized that only payments with validated PNB Deposit/Payment Slips shall be considered valid payments. Official receipts will be issued by PDIC upon validation of payments and will be sent through mail to the borrowers.

For proper accounting of their payments, borrowers who do not receive their official receipts are advised to send a copy of their deposit slips by mail to the Deputy Receiver for loans, Mr. Democrito L. Bitang, at the PDIC Office, 5th Floor, SSS Bldg., Ayala Ave. corner V.A. Rufino St., Makati City or send via email to Mr. Joval L. Villareal atjlvillareal@pdic.gov.ph or to Ms. Bettina Acosta atbnacosta@pdic.gov.ph. The Monetary Board (MB) placed the Rural Bank of Oroquieta under the receivership of the PDIC by virtue of MB Resolution No. 1143 dated July 21, 2014.

As Receiver, PDIC took over the bank on July 22, 2014. Upon takeover, all bank records were gathered, verified and validated. Rural Bank of Oroquieta is a two-unit rural bank with Head Office located at Barrientos corner Revil Streets, Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental. Its lone branch is located in Calamba, Misamis Occidental. Borrowers of the bank may also communicate with the PDIC–Loans Management Department I at (02) 841-4760 or 841-4992. Queries may also be sent through email at pad@pdic. gov.ph. (PNA)

MANILA -- Banks have posted increases in nonperforming loans (NPLs) but the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said banks’ capital coverage for loans is more than enough for the NPLs. The central bank said NPLs of universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) has been rising since the start of the year with the end-May 2014 level at P96.07 billion, higher than month-ago’s

P94.42 billion. However, it is lower compared to the P101.37 billion in May 2013. The BSP noted that despite the rise in NPLs the NPL ratio is almost flat at 2.17 percent as of last May from month-ago’s 2.16 percent. The industr y’s NPL coverage ratio at the sixth month this year stood at 138.29 percent, a slight dip from month-ago’s 139.58

percent. Loan loss reserves rose to P132.85 billion, up from month-ago’s P131.8 billion. ”This reflects a conservative stance on the part of the U/KBs and supports their ability to withstand credit shocks,” the BSP said. The central said bulk or 70.6 percent of the sector’s total loans during the period was accounted for by those extended to financial intermediation; real es-

tate, renting and business activities, manufacturing; wholesale and retail trade; and electricity, gas and water. The central bank said it “monitors the loan quality of all types of banks in line with efforts to maintain high credit underwriting standards.” ”This is essential to the BSP’s broader objective of fostering financial stability,” it added. (PNA)

authorities of their chosen fields. At least, two to three from B1 reactors from the ASEAN integration by 2015. market will respond to an The conference does expert speaker and reactors not limit its participants to will come from ASEAN businessmen alone, but will Region. likewise involve professional practitioners, academe, and government agencies in the from B1 ASEAN communities and 2014, up by 10.7 percent their trading partners. ASEAN is composed of compared to $2.0 billion in the Philippines, Malaysia, the same period last year. In addition, semiconducThailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, tors, which comprised more Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, than half of the country’s total electronics exports and Cambodia. Trading Partners include during the period, posted United States of America, its first positive growth rate China, India, South Korea, in 2014. “The positive perforAustralia and New Zealand. The conference promises mance of semiconductor to be the initial, if not the exports mirrored the upfirst, taste towards the 2015 ward trend in the global chip Economic Integration. It industry,” said Balisacan. Likewise, strong outward will be the convergence of stakeholders in the ASEAN sales of iron ore agglomerregion to rally behind in- ates and chromium ore with tegration, thus, promoting Japan and China propelled shared economic prosperity mineral products to a hefty and cooperative peace, as growth rate of 85.1 percent, we compete in the world amounting to $486.0 million economy. Everyone who in June 2014 from $262.5 comes will definitely look million in June 2013. Forest products also at their economic growth registered a 24.0-percent beyond convergence. Conference topics In- growth in export revenues clude pressing issues in the in June 2014, as supported impending ASEAN integra- by strong overseas sales of tion: (1) Mindanao in the logs and lumber. Meanwhile, total export ASEAN Market; (2) ASEAN Trade Agreement; (3) revenues from petroleum ASEAN Market; (4) ASEAN products contracted by 99.9 Connectivity; (5) Energy percent from $89.4 million Efficiency; (6)Financing June 2013 to $0.06 million Growth; (7) Intellectual in June 2014 due to lower Property; and (8) Standards export volume. “Our overall outlook and Conformance. Speakers are experts and for Philippine merchan-

dise exports continues to be optimistic in view of favorable expectations on the global economy for the rest of 2014, particularly on the growth prospects of advanced countries such as the USA and the Euro Area,” said Balisacan. “On the domestic front, industry expectations also point to a favorable export performance for the fullyear 2014. For instance, the Semiconductors and Electronics Industries in the Philippines, Inc. (SEIPI) and exporters of some nonelectronics manufactures such as furniture, fixtures and garments expect upward adjustment and expansions in their annual growth forecasts,” he added. “For agro-based commodities, bright prospects for banana and mango exports are seen on the back of a possible increase in market access, notably in Australia and the US,” the cabinet official concluded. Japan remains as the top destination of Philippine exports, accounting for 17.6 percent of the country’s total overseas merchandise sales receipts, with a total value of $956 million. PR China was the second largest export market with a 15.8-percent share, followed by the USA with 13.8-percent share in total exports. In terms of regional destination, shipments to the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) membercountries comprised about

14.2 percent of total exports while the European Union covered 10.2 percent.(neda. gov.ph)

Bank NPLs sustain rise in May ‘14

Confab.......

Growth.......

Jollibee..... from B3

as well as in China and Vietnam. ”We look forward to a sustained growth of the business. Our latest estimate is that, despite the present product distribution issue, JFC will be able to continue to grow sales in the entire second semester of 2014 by the same rate of growth as in the first semester of 2014,” he added. (PNA)

Income.... from B3

Ancillary revenues also went up by P904.186 million or 25.7 percent to P4.428 billion in the first semester 30 this year from P3.524 billion registered in the same period last year. As of June 30, 2014, the Cebu Pacific operates an extensive route network serving 59 domestic routes and 36 international routes with a total of 2,403 scheduled weekly flights. (PNA)

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Cebu City tourism commission to focus on heritage sites THE Cebu City Tourism Commission (CCTC) is now drawing plans to fix and improve the city's heritage tourism sites as the city’s primary attraction, an official said. CCTC chairperson Tetta Baad said the development of heritage sites as the city’s primary attraction is a recommendation in the study conducted by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The DOT-USAID study was led by former Tourism Secretary Narzalina Lim, she said. Baad said this is also in preparation for the

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum next year. She said the secondary priority is development of the city’s hilly land natural sites to offer eco-adventure experiences, including river trekking, camping, spelunking, mountain biking, among others. Baad said this move is to enhance its appeal to foreign tourists. She said the shopping and entertainment components of the city are excellent and expanding at a fast pace with leading shopping mall Ayala and SM both adding more facilities. Narzalina Lim, USAID project head and

president of Asia Pacific Project Inc., also revealed the dilapidated structures in the heritage sites in Cebu, lack of good toilets and support services in tourist destination stops, weak interpretative information that tells stories in a heritage destination or historical site, absence of site guides at Fort San Pedro and limited choices of merchandizing. Lim emphasized the "dirty toilets" in most if not all quick stop stations in Cebu province. Lim said Cebu should improve its tourism facilities including the improvement of toilets which she described as "unpresentable." (PNA)