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Groups want monitoring of trees planted on Sept. 26

By TYRONE A. VELEZ

After unofficially breaking the world record for planting the most trees in an hour, cacao growers and environment groups raised concerns to the event organizers on how to help ensure the growth of cash-crop seedlings.

The Treevolution event held last September 26 reportedly planted 3,571,480 seedlings in 260 areas in six regions in Mindanao, mostly comprising of cacao, coffee and rubber tree seedlings. In Davao City, about 71,000 seedlings were planted in four locations. But the environmentalist

group Panalipdan Southern Mindanao challenged the Treevolution organizers to ensure that they have measures to monitor and correct their process. Their spokesperson, former University of the Philippines physics Professor Kim Gargar said, “There must also be soil

analysis to ensure soil fertility is known such that fertilizer application shall be planned beforehand. Then, maintenance also includes weeding which is very labor-intensive. So imagine how many people should be mobilized for the post-tree planting activities.” The Treevolution co-

sponsor Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said they will ensure the monitoring of the plants by enlisting farmers, nongovernment organizations and institutions to act as stewards on the plant site. Gargar, however, pointed out that the Treevolution

Religious group vows to help rebel leader

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By GERRY LEE GORIT, MDN-Correspondent

AGAYAN de Oro City––Minister Wilde James Almeda Jr. of the Jesus Miracle Crusade, a full gospel ministry, has vowed to help the rebel group of Alde Salusad, alyas Kumander Butchoy, in Bukidnon. Almeda and members of the ministry were here yesterday to offer help to people, who want to go back to the fold of the law, as well as to continue their pastoral work to spread the love of God. In an interview, Almeda said that aside from conducting Bible studies they will also offer legal services to the rebel group. Lawyer Janeth JaticoNunez said they will be facilitating the legal needs of Salusad and his group. Salusad, 30, claims to

have served the New People’s Army (NPA) for 13 years and a commanding officer of the “North Central Mindanao Region, Ernesto, Boyboy Rao Command Front 6” in Bukidnon. In a letter last year to 8th Infantry Battalion commanding officer Jose Maria Cuerpo based in Maramag, Salusad said he decided in 2009 to return to the government and seek amnesty. However, he said the amnesty he sought has not Jesus Miracle Crusade Minister Wilde James Almeda Jr. meets with lumad leader Benjamin Salusad, alyas Kumander Nonong, and a member of his group from Bukidnon. been granted. The religious group visited Northern Mindanao to offer assistance to rebels who want See rebel, page 7

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JV graces JCI Natcon today CAGAYAN de Oro City-Senator JV Ejercito is set to grace the much-awaited annual gathering of some 1,200 members of the Junior Chamber International Philippines (Jaycees) on Saturday (October 11) at the Limketkai Atrium here. The Senator said he is looking forward to a fruitful participation in the national convention activities and fellowship time with his fellow Jaycees from various local chapters all over the Philippines. “I see to it not to miss the annual JCI National because it is always filled with learning and fun, and at the same time, it is our renewal of commitment for JCI’s social advocacies for the country and as active members of JCI Philippines,” Ejercito said. See jv, page 7

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6M seniors soon to have lifetime health insurance

More than six million elderly in the country will soon become lifetime members of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). This was announced by PhilHealth President and CEO Alexander A. Padilla during forum held recently on social protection programs for the elderly, an Elderly Filipino Week activity organized by PhilHealth and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The elderly beneficiaries of Philhealth’s Lifetime Member Program (LMP) Team Trabaho and Team Bambi pose for a souvenir shot before their game Wednesday in Gingoog City. With them will be provided coverage are Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Secretary Joel Villanueva, Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano and Vice Gov. Joey Pelaez. Team Trabaho was composed of former PBA players. for life without paying the premium anymore. PHOTO BY:GERRY LEE GORIT

“Our LMP is open to those who have made 120 monthly contributions to the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP), and have reached the age of retirement,” Padilla said, clarifying however, that those who are still gainfully employed even at age of retirement are not yet eligible under the LMP. DSWD is supporting Senate Bill No. 712, a measure that would authorize the PhilHealth to cover all senior citizens in the country. The Bill was approved on third and final reading in the Senate. D u r i ng t h e for u m ,

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AGAYAN de Oro City - Nangandam ang buhatan sa Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) sa mga materyales sa pagpakaylap sa impormasyon mahitungod sa El Niño aron mahitso ang maguuma sa pagpangandam sa pag-abot sa panahon sa hulaw.

Matud pa ni Jaime A. Manalo, pangulo sa Development Communication Division sa PhilRice nga ang maong mga materyales alang sa pagpakaylap sa mga impormasyon ipagawas sa website sa ahensya ug ipang-apod-apod sa mga rehiyonal nga buhatan sa Departamento sa Agri-

kultura sa tibuok nasud. Dugang usab niya nga ang mga nahisgutan nga materyales sa pagpakaylap sa impormasyon gipasayon aron daling masabtan. Giaghat usab ni Manalo ang tanan sa pagkuha ug kopya sa maong impormasyon nga makita sa ilang website nga: http://www.

philrice.gov.ph/index.ph p?page=resources&pages 3=elnino ug ipaambit kini sa uban pinaagi sa social media. Nagpahigayon usab sa usa ka forum ang PhilRice alang sa mga mag-uuma nga nahimutang sa mga dapit nga lagmit maapektuhan sa El Niño. Giaghat usab

niya ang mga mag-uuma sa pagpakisayod pinaagi sa pagpadala sa text message sa Farmer’s Text Center, sa numero 092-911-1398. Kini aron mahibalo mahitungod sa El Niño ug makakat-on sa mga teknolohiya aron mamenusan ang kadaot ug usik sa umahan panahon sa hulaw. (DA-RFO 10/PIA)

(left photo) Mrs. Joan O. Sagun - A tle teacher managed the students during te distibution of Vermicast. The students are cooperating with each other during the harvesting of Vermicast (right). (Photo Supplied)

ICEHS adopted the implementation of vermiculture, vermicomposting production

received a division memo from the Schools Division It was started last last Sep- Superintendent Randolph tember 25,2012 when we B. Tortola that there will By Joan O. Sagun

be a 1-day techno briefing/ training on the establishment of vermi beds and provision of vermi worms at Tubod Central School, Tubod Lanao del Norte, spareheaded by the offcie of the regional executive director of department of agriculture r egional field unit no. 10, Director Lealyn A. Ramos. The purpose was to trained the teachers both elementary and secondary to build and

install vermi beds where in their designated schools are also the recipients of the program called vermicomposting. the department of agriculture in coordination with the department of education is religiously adopting the techniques and methods of organic farming throughout the nation by using the vermiculture production. The Iligan City East High School of Barangay Santa Filomena is religiously

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P2.5 million nga kantidad sa mga proyekto, DTI gipasalamatan By RUTCHIE CABAHUG-AGUHOB

SAPANG Dalaga, Misamis Occidental – Nagpasalamat si Mayor Manuel L. Animas sa Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), ning probinsiya, sa pundo nga duolan tres milyones pesos (P2.5M), alang sa mga proyekto pagpamenos sa kawad-on sa lungsod, ning tuig. Atol sa pagtunol sa pundo human sa pag-isa sa Banderang Pilipinhon nga gipahigayon sa Municipal Plaza, gipasalamatan sa Mayor si Delia M. Ayano, Provincial Director of DTIMisamis Occidental, kinsa maoy personal nga nag deliver sa lima ka tseke nga iyang gidawat ug gideposito sa Municipal Treasury. Bisan pa man kung ang mga tseke nakapangalan sa mga hingtungdang mga organisayon nga mogamit sa pundo, ang pag “liquidate” niini mosubay gihapon sa mga reglamento sa “accounting” ug “auditing” sa gobyerno, mao nga kinahanglan kining ideposito sa Municipal Treasury,” matud pa ni Ayano. Ang mga kantidad sa tseke mopaingon sa mosunod nga proyekto: Geo Net Production, lima ka gatus ka libo ka pesos (P500,000) ngadto sa to Casul Fishermen’s Cooperative (CAFIMCO) ug Bamboo Development, walo ka gatus ka libo ka pesos (P800,000) ngadto sa Libertad Indigenous Peoples (IP). Enhancement of Meat Processing, tulo ka gatus ka libo ka pesos (P300,000), ngadto sa “Balik” Pinas and Dependents, Smoked Bangus Production, upat ka gatus ka libo ka pesos (P400,000) ngadto sa Caluya Gleaners Association, ug suporta sa turismo, lima ka gatus ka libo ka pesos (P500,000) ngadto sa to lungsod sa Sapang Dalaga. Matud pa ni Ayano, hatagan sa DTI ang mga benepisaryo sa mga gikinahanglan nga dugang kahanas kun mga “enhancement trainings” aron maseguro ang ilang kalampusan, nga mao unay’y basihan nga mahatagan sila sa dungan ayuda gikan sa ilang ahensiya. (PIA10-Misamis Occidental)

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The realities of negotiating

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Healthier rice under development at IRRI LOS BANOS – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is developing varieties that will bridge the nutrition divide. “Healthier rice varieties have the potential to reach many people because rice is already widely grown and eaten,” said Dr. Bruce J. Tolentino, IRRI Deputy Director General, pointing out that the average Filipino consumes about 120 kilograms of rice a year. “Even a small increase in the micronutrient content of rice grains could have a significant impact on health,” he said during a forum on food and nutrition organized by the world’s lead research institute on rice. Tolentino cited a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition saying that a cup of IRRI’s Golden Rice could provide half of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A for an adult. The Philippine Rice Research Institute is collaborating with IRRI to develop and evaluate Golden Rice because of its potential to help reduce vitamin A deficiency. If approved by government regulators, Golden Rice would be the first type of genetically-modified food that can help improve nutrition as it contains beta carotene which is converted to vitamin A when eaten. “IRRI aims to increase the iron content to 13 parts per million for its highiron rice and 28 parts per million for its high-zinc rice – the levels required to make a significant impact in reducing iron and zinc

Email matter deficiencies,” Tolentino said. The new, healthier rice varieties are expected to reach dining tables in a few years pending government approval for the commercial planting of Golden Rice. Field testing of the high-zinc rice started in June while research and development of high-iron rice is still ongoing at IRRI. Tolentino said IRRI is “committed to develop highperforming healthier rices that have the same yield, pest resistance and grain qualities as current popular varieties.” Healthier rice will be offered as options for farmers and are expected to cost “no more than the common varieties” he said, adding that farmers can reuse the seeds as needed. The healthier varieties aim to “complement, not replace, the existing interventions being implemented by the government and others, particularly where access to nutritious vegetables and animal products are lacking,” he said. Noting that gains have been made in combating under-nutrition in the country, Tolentino said that “gaps still exist and progress is not as fast as it should be.” “Rural and poor areas are still affected by undernutrition as these have the highest rates of underweight, stunting, wasting and anemia,” he said. IRRI scientists say that by increasing inherent iron See rice, page 7

M y pre v iou s work a s “negotiator” was varied. Let me recall some. I dealt with hostage takers at the Davao Penal Colony where all 8 hostage takers were “neutralized” and the stand-off resolved; I helped in the surrender of prison escapee “Bucay” Manero; the peaceful surrender of high-value suspect Datu Unsay Ampatuan in the Maguindanao Massacre; the surrender of armed rebel commanders in Lanao; the pacification of desperate and hungr y farmers at Su ltan Kudarat during the EL NINO in 1998; the hand ling of angr y and grieving families of plane crash victims in Cagayan de Oro; the release of an Army general Obillo and his junior officer by NPA Kumander Parago in Davao after a trip to the Netherlands and meeting with Joma Sison; the safe return of Marine General Ben Dolorfino and OPAPP undersecretary Mon Santos from the hands of MNLF Commander Habier Malik in Sulu who f igured recently in the Zamboanga siege, handled the return of MNLF’s Nur Misuari back to the country from Malaysia where he was arrested after a failed uprising in Sulu. And a few others. Of course, (and this is true for all husbands) I have to mention the never ending

them or be surprised if they refuse, during negotiations and in signed agreements t o m a k e r e fe r e nc e t o the Constitution or the laws of the land. To do so is to impose on them prematurely what t hey reject. To do otherwise is, Ignacio Bunye to them, early capitulation and most inscrutable of all: Cordi l lera’s CPLA a nd and a betrayal of what rebels “negotiations” with our dear other so-called “ break- fought for in the first place. wives on matters that are away” groups. conjugal in nature. This is A S E QUA L S - - I n No doubt , dealing with one area where all husbands (including myself ) may armed rebels who have negotiations across the not claim much success! waged rebellion against table, the principle of government to seek peace is parity or of equal status (oooops. Ha ha ha! ) WITH REBELS --- But totally a different story from b e t w e e n n e g o t i a t i n g here’s a n undisputable those cases which are purely par ties is assumed. Of fac t : negot iat i ng w it h criminal like hostaging course government does re b e l s i n p e a c e t a l k s or bringing in of suspects not concede this but being getting agreements done or resolving issues. Peace on a high moral ground is something else. They negotiations are not only than rebels, it temporarily a r e m or e c ompl e x t o about pacification and law suspends disbelief and handle given that there enforcement. This genre has a l l o w s t h e r e b e l s t o are principled positions deep political dimensions negot iate u nder t hose and grievances, mostly t hat must be ca ref u l ly parameters. So one party, generational, that have to nav igated and adroit ly in principle, cannot admit be addressed. I had the handled. Let me share with being subsumed or of lower status than the other. For privilege ( and agony ) of you some insights. BE YON D G OV T -- instance, as a result of this, being part of the peace negotiations with the CPP/ First, rebels by taking up signed agreements with NPA/NDF whi le I was arms and rising up against the MILF or the MNLF for Davao Congressman as government , impugn, reject that matter, make direct House representative in the and even challenge the legal reference to and use as government panel during order. They are outside the framework international the Ramos administration; ambit of our laws as they protocols or mut u a l ly and as chief negotiator with do not operate under the agreed references and the the MILF; and I dealt with Philippine legal framework. Philippine constitution is implementation issues with In fact, they rise up in arms obviously not one of them. CALIBR ATION the MNLF while serving as against it. Hence they claim PROCESS -- But t he that they are beyond the presidential adviser during the Arroyo administration reach of the laws and the sig n i ng of t he FI NA L overseeing the whole peace government. So people Peace Agreement and the process, not to mention should not take it against See realities, page 7

Speaking Out

Naa gihapon libak libak Kining kinaiya sa mga Filipino nga mang libak kon manugilon sa mga higala ang kabahin sa ubang kadugo kon panglibak o rumor mongering, nagpadayun dala nila bisan diin sila maka paingon. Labi na sa mga babaye, kanunay gihapon sila mag hinonhongay kon mopakalat sa mga dautang estorya sa ilang mga higala o kaha mga silingan nila. Sa eningles pa “backbiting” ug kini karaan na kaayo nga batasan sa Pilipinas panahon pa nila ni Lapulapu. Alaut

The Striker Ben Emata Jr. lang ang nahingtungdan apan makasabut man usab sila kay mao man lagi kini ang estelo sa atong kinaiyahan. Abi nako kon wala na kini tungod kay ang mga Filipino denhi busy naman

kaayo sa ilang inadlaw nga trabaho. Dili man diay kay kanunay aduna silay panahon basta manglibak na. Nasayran ko kini tungod kay usahay manginterview man ako sa mga Filipino

para aduna akoy ikasulat kon mga inpormasyones apan ang uban mohatud man dayun sa mga libak. Makakatawa nalang ako kay nahibalo man lagi kita sa atong batasan. Matud pa normal naman kini apan ang uban tungod sa kabug-at sa ilang libak, magka enkuentro sila sa husgado. Mao man gihapon kini sa ato busa mahimuot ako kanila. Hinuon mas daghan ang dili na mohisgut niini tungod kay nagbag-o na sila sa ilang kinaiyahan.

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Development

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EIDL’L ADHA 1435, 39th Araw ng Matanog Celebration a yearly colorful event- says Guro By Sonny V. Sudaria

Matanog Maquindanao - The new Matanog and advocate of good governance, unity, reform, openness the theme we made today says Hon. Mohammad-Ali “Kits” S. Guro, Municipal Mayor of Matanog Maquindanao Province. The Celebration of yearly colorful event of Eidl’l Adha 1435 and 39th araw ng Matanog last October 1-6, 2014 a week long celebration have various games, activities and presentation succeed. “It is my sincerest felicitation to all the people of Matanog, my brothers and sisters in the service of our beloved municipality. Happy Eidl’l Adha and 39th Founding Anniversary to us! I and my family prays for the continuing success of our municipality” Guro added. T h e G ov e r n a n c e o f Matanog has been a noble passion that we share with the rest of the officials and constituents of the beloved municipality. This is the direction that we threaded Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City TITO PAUROM Applicant/s

as part of our commitment since services started and so long as our people continue to trust and give their confidence in us. Unity as our priority policy in every phase of our leadership and in every undertaking of the municipality has gained considerable support from all sisters and stakeholders in our municipality. I wish everyone would continue to give us their support and cooperation regardless of political affiliation or stake in the past. Reform has transpired in our midst. But most importantly, we see how our people took part immensely and sincerely in every effort of making a difference in ushering development and sustaining the reform every people of Matanog has dreamed of. Openness and transparency made all those milestone and progress. Our people have found themselves openly welcome to witness every aspect of development and in return, they give full support and cooperation. Finally, let me acknowledge once again the ARMM officials who support me in one way or the other in

the development of what is now Matanog. The Regional Governor, Hon. Mujiv S. Hataman together with the regional Secretary Engr. Emil K. Sadain, DPWH-ARMM for the 10 Million Bayanga Sur farm to Market Road, the Regional Vice-Governor and concurrent Regional Secretary (DSWD-ARMM) Hon. Haroun Al-Rashid A. Lucman for the 4.8 Million Bangsamoro Women Training development Center, the Regional Secretary of the Department of Health, Dr. Kadil M. Sinolinding for the medical supplies and equipments, and brand new ambulance, the Regional Secretary Atty. Makmod D. Mending, Jr., DAF-ARMM for the 4 Million Farm to Market Road and 6 Million livelihood project, the Regional Secretary McMillan A. Lucman and PARO Hadja Bai Cabayan D. Bacar, DAR-ARCP for the 5.3 kms. Concreting of Langkong-Bayanga Norte Farm to Market Road, the Regional Secretary Atty. Anwar A. Malang, DILG-ARMM for the 3 Million SALINTUBIG Project, and the Provoncial Governor Hon. Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu for the Water System Project.

5B Banana Investment now at Ampatuan Massacre Site By Sonny V. Sudaria

Ampatuan Maquindanao - A thousand hectares at Ampatuan Massacre Site were finally occupied of banana plantation, as phase one is now on going earth moving landscaping by AMARDI - AL - MU and

Case No; 2014-10-2259

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 ;Cagayan de Oro City to any point in the Island of Mindanao and Visayas accessible to motor vehicle traffic with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 24, 2014, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least 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 10TH day of October, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Oct. 11, 2014

(from left on photo) Datu Norman G. Sanqki, AMARDI HR officer, Sheikh Abdulwahid I. Sumaoang, AMARDI -President and CEO and Hon. Ferdinand Erwin G. Banaqa, Municipal Councilor, Commitee Chairman of Infrastructure and peace & order, Majority Leader

CCO who investing 5 billion for the plantation. Sheikh Abdulweahid I. Sumaoang President and CEO of AMARDI says in an interview. Sumaoang said that the endeavor and innitiative of Local Government Unit LGU of Ampatuan through the Municipal Mayor Hon. Datu Rasal M. Sanqki, Vice Mayor Hon. Datu Sammon Sanqki, and Hon. Ferdinand Erwin G. Banaqa, Municipal Councilor, Commitee Chairman of Infrastructure and peace & order, Majority Leader.

Sumaoang added that we wanted this municipality of Ampatuan were parcel of zone of peace and development through economic progressive and massive recovery from arming to farming advocacy of those people enchancement culture, and religious concerned. And it is nighttime to diverted there sad experience of Ampatuan massacre 4 years ago that shocking the world. Now we are trying to change into a zone of development pilot in the

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

MELODIA T. ORDINAL CaseNo;2014-10-2258 Applicant/s

EUTEQUIO QUANTERO, JR. -Vendor Case No; 2014-10-2255 CALO AMBA –Vendee 2009-10-1859

39th Araw ng Matanog Celebration - Sitting left BGen. Manolito P. Orense

AFP, Asst. Division Commander, 6ID, chairman og GRP-AHJAG, Col. Arnel de la Vega, Commanding Officer, 603rd BGE, 6ID Camp Iranun, Barira, Maguindanao. Standing right Hon. Raida Bansil Maglangit a former mayor of Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur, at the center Hon. Hon. Mohammad-Ali “Kits” S. Guro, Municipal Mayor of Matanog Maquindanao Province, beside him First Lady Guro, chairwoman of municipal tourism. (Photo By Sonny Sudaria-ARMM, R-12-Bureau)

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

NORIELYN DELA CRUZ -Vendor Case No; 2014-10-2262 JULIUS C. LABUANAN -Vendee 2009-10-2053

BERNARD BUIHSAN -Appropriation Case No; 2014-10-2261 Applicant/s

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

Case No; 2014-10-2260

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For approval of sale transfer with extension of validity to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line;Puerto Sta. Ana –Tagoloan, Mis. Or. And vice versa with the use of ONE(1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 16, 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 10TH day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Appropriation to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 16, 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 10th day of October, 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 to any point in Region X with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 16, 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 10th day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line;Balingoan- Gingoog City –Medina –Magsaysay, Mis. Or. and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 16, 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 10TH day of October, 2014.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for Approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line ;Igpit Opol to Carmen Market and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 16, 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 10th day of October, 2014.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Oct. 11, 2014

MS: Oct. 11, 2014

NOTICE OF HEARING

MS: Oct. 11, 2014

See banana, page 7

DOMINIC GERALI Applicant/s

Case No; 2014-10-2254 2009-10-1794

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line;Magsaysay –Gingoog City –Balingoan and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on October 16, 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 10TH day of October, 2014. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MS: Oct. 11, 2014

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Rebel....

from page 1 Jatico-Nunez said Salusad is facing 13 legal cases which include alleged murder. She added that political crimes such as rebellion and treason are different from murder, which may have a bearing on the amnesty from the military. For this, she said Salusad needs legal help. In the same letter to Cuerpo, Salusad said he formed a lumad group called New Indigenous Peoples Army Reform (NIPAR) after he had left the NPA. He said NIPAR works for the livelihood of its members in Kiranggol, Dao, San Fernando in Bukidnon. Salusad said the group has about 60 members.

Banana.....

from page 5 in the ARMM-autunomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. However, Datu Rasal Sanqki said that we are so lucky of this great oppurtunity of my town that have trust and confidence of AMARDI of putting banana plantation here so that more constituent have chance to works and create them decent livelihood that were undertaking and they feel of decent living in those beneficiary. Sanqki added this multibillion banana plantation investment gain of various business establishment were coming in and off and make our revenue increased.

JV....

from page 1 As JCI’s former National President for Asia and Pacific in 1998, Senator Ejercito is tasked to lead the Presidential Ball and Turnover Ceremonies of the organization on Saturday night, October 11. JCI chapters presently exist in more than 6,000 communities in more than 100 countries throughout the world. JCI members meet, learn, grow and create positive change. They train to become better leaders, organize projects in the areas of Business, Individual, Community, and International Development. Building local, national and international networks, they draw on the experience of JCI alumni who have succeeded in various facets of life and who provide assistance when required. Representing countless occupations and skills, Jaycees are creative, bold leaders who are developing new skills, laying new foundations, and establishing new friendships and networks. Jaycees believe in t he advancement of the global community and the creation of positive change by improving themselves and the world around us. They meet at local, national, and international events to exchange ideas and share best practices. They also learn from dynamic speakers and trainers in interesting and interactive seminars and presentations. A Jaycee grows personally and professionally because he learns by doing and actively organizing projects and activities that benefit communities and the society in general. (Rikki Mathay/A Mediante)

Seniors....

from page 1 DSWD, PhilHealth, Social Security System (SSS), and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) signed a

manifest for the promotion of adequate social services and protection for elderly Filipinos. Also, as part of the EFW celebration, DSWD in partnership with senior citizens’ organizations conducted ‘Dalaw Kalinga’ or visits to more than 1,000 abandoned, sick, and indigent older persons who are currently sheltered in various institutions and jails in the National Capital Region. “Ang Dalaw Kalinga ay isang paraan para maipadama namin sa aming kapwa senior citizens na nasa mga center at kulungan ang aming pagmamalasakit at pagmamahal sa kanila, kaya ginagawa namin ito taon-taon [Dalaw Kalinga is one way to show our fellow senior citizens in centers and jails our concern and love for them, that’s why we do this every year],” explained Jorge Banal, an active advocate of the senior citizens’ rights and welfare. The centers and jails visited were the National Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City, Correctional Institute for Women in Mandaluyong City, Hospicio de San Jose and Missionaries of Charity in Manila, Luwalhati ng Maynila in Marikina City, and Golden Reception and Action Center for the Elderly and other Special Cases (GRACES) in Quezon City. Members of senior citizens’ organizations brought gifts for older persons. The Elderly Filipino Week is celebrated annually from October 1 to 7 pursuant to Proclamation No. 470. This year’s theme is “Ang Nakatatanda ay Yaman, Katuwang sa Pag-unlad ng Bayan, Pangalagaan Kanilang Kapakanan.” (DSWD)

Groups...

from page 1 could not qualify under global standards as a reforestation bid. “The TreeVolution would not pass the standards because it implements monocropping plantation… They only planted less than ten species like coffee, cacao and rubber,” he said. Gargar said the acceptable tropical forest reforestation method is to plant at least 30 tree species per hectare. “The reason behind that in simple terms is to prevent pest infestation due to monocropping or low number of species present in the area and to conserve the endemic biodiversity in the area,” he said. He added that to make up for lost forest cover, some 250,000 hectares must be reforested to just recover 1% of lost forest cover. For his part, Cacao Industry Development Assoication of Mindanao (Cidami) Executive Director Val Turtur said they are concerned the cacao seedlings may not have been properly planted by volunteers because of the event’s time constraints. Turtur told Davao Today that there is a protocol in planting cacao seedlings. “One has to dig a one-foot deep and one-foot diameter hole. Then you have to separate the top-soil from the sub-soil, and put the top-soil back first soil with the seedlings because it is the more fertile soil. There must be basal fertilization put into the hole before planting the seeds,” he said. He also added that cacao trees must be three feet apart from each other, and the cacao tree seedlings must be covered with a coconut fronding to protect itself from the sun.

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Fajardo on FIBA World Cup: Lessons from five days in Spain

cup of rice in Seville would have worked wonders for the hardworking Gilas Pilipinas, as far as June Mar Fajardo was concerned. With practices and tuneup games becoming more difficult in the runup to the FIBA World Cup on Aug. 30, Fajardo said he needed the basic Filipino staple to help him recharge since the scrimmages were physically exhausting. “We had good food while we were training in France, and later on in Seville,” Fajardo said in Filipino during a recent interview in Manila days after he flew in from Spain. “But after a few hours, I would feel hungry again. I wanted a cup of rice to go with the food.” He recalled with a laugh that the rice he tried when the team was in France was “malamig (cold),” far from the steaming cup he gets served wherever he went in the Philippines. The team’s training in Miami, where they met naturalized center Andray Blatche for the first time,

was bearable because after a hard practice at the gym, he had rice to go with the food. But when the team moved across the Atlantic, the change became tough for Fajardo. To add a semblance of rice in his diet, he made omelets with tomatoes and onions which he paired with the food. He said he made do with the substitute, though he still longed for rice. O n a s e r i ou s n ot e though, the reigning PBA Most Valuable Player, who plays for the San Miguel Beermen, has nothing but gratitude for his inclusion to the lineup. He said he learned a lot of things while training with the national team. The team’s purpose wasn’t lost on Fajardo, who fans call the “Kraken,” as he discussed how each member knew by heart they were fighting for a basketballcrazy nation. He said making the selection for a team who’s making a return to the international scene after four decades was an achievement by itself already.

“When you’re there at the international stage, you only have to give everything you have because you might not have another chance at competing in that kind of tournament,” Fajardo pointed out. With arguably the smallest lineup stacked up against the best of the world, the Beerman said he was expecting the team to get steamrolled in the first round. But to everyone’s surprise, the Philippines put up a brave stand, losing four games by an average of six points before escaping with a victory against Senegal. For Fajardo, the toughest team the Philippines faced was Argentina because of the South American nation’s strategy of sticking to the “fundamentals” of the game. He said each Argentine player knew where were ought to be when running plays on offense as well as setting up on defense. There was certainty in every step, Fajardo described. “At the start of the shootaround, I could have just sat down at the bench and

watched them practice,” Fajardo said. He admired Argentine big man Luis Scola who was among the players he defended. He said Scola had great footwork which allowed him to be at the right place at the right time. Fajardo said he was looking for ward to the upcoming PBA conference where he hopes to showcase his new skills on the hard court. He admitted that bringing a championship trophy to the Beermen remains the team’s top priority. “The team is hungry to win a championship. We have the next tournament to do better,” he said. When he came home on Sept. 7, the first thing he asked was a cup of rice and sinigang, which he ate later in the day. Had there been rice in Seville, did Gilas have a chance to win another game considering the close margin? “Oo naman, siyempre,” Fajardo retorted with a laugh.

Turtur said planting just one seedling using this process would take up ten minutes, or only five seedlings in an hour. But he said the problem was that Treevolution organizers aimed for one person to plant twenty tree seedlings in that time frame. He said the lead organizer the Department of Environment and Natural Resources had consulted with them during the planning stage of the Treevolution and he had raised these concerns. “But since they want to make the world record, there was a compromise to shortcut the process,” Turtur said. Turtur said there may be some volunteers in the event who may be familiar with the planting process. But he doubted that many of them may not know of the procedure. Turtur said they would volunteer their field techincians to go to the planting area in Barangay Magsaysay of Marilog District to check the conditions of the seedlings. He said they would take measures to “correct” some of the positions of the seedlings, as he assured that there would be no uprooting. “This is part of our contribution. We just have to help each other out,” Turtur said. Turtur said Cidami would meet with DENR regional officials this coming week to discuss how to ensure the growth and cultivation of the cacao seedlings. Cidami earlier announced they are targetting an expansion of cacao production in Mindanao from 10,000 to 150,000 hectares by the year 2020. MinDA also has been promoting cacao production after production of this product has dropped significantly in Africa.

At this point, the primacy of the basic law of the land is a “GIVEN” simply because implementing the terms of any peace agreement must be done within the context and confines of the internal laws and under the coercive force of the government. Even the MILF recognizes this as a reality and will have to submit to this unequivocally as the peace process mutates and takes its inevitable course under the good offices and graces of the established regime of the government. I refer to this as a “calibration process” that everyone must understand. This is something that Congress must first understand as they now scrutinize the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). Absent this insight, we may unnecessarily dwell and focus and find fault and at every turn quibble on every word or phrase or provision -- or look for what is not there -- in the agreement and its annexes, looking at them through the conventional prism of constitutionality and legality. Just to illustrate: the “annexes” of the agreement were signed in the course of negotiations and BEFORE the final peace agreement and they were done so during the “ calibration” stage. So it is important that the contemporaneous stage at which those vital agreements were signed and sealed had to be seen in this light. Congress and the public must understand all this in this light. I need not explain more. INCREMENTAL ---Thus, I cringed and squirmed in great discomfort when I heard one congressman insisting that the BBL must contain a commitment from the MILF that it would not at all go back to the hills again and rebel again. Peace agreements, although the ultimate repository of what was mutually agreed are not self-executing. They are merely pieces of paper, although sacrosanct, that

will raise expectations among expectant stakeholders. They have to be implemented in time -- --on a long-term basis. The process is incremental. We need not say here but it is obvious that failing in keeping true to the government commitments will drive them back, maybe not all, to fight government again and continue their struggle. No amount of cautionary words in the BBL foreclosing their right to rebel again will remedy this. What is key is implementing the terms of the peace agreement, which is not only to show sincerity, but more importantly, we improve forthwith the lives of our own disadvantaged Filipinos who felt that they were excluded from the mainstream. DISARMAMENT -- I had reason to also feel discomfort reading the blaring media headlines, courtesy of OPAPP statements, bannering disarmament or decommissioning protocols well ahead of progress in the congressional work on the BBL. I find this imprudent, although the purpose may be to make the public feel good that the armed rebels will eventually get rid of their firearms. I heard already audible grumblings on the ground from some MILF elements on this. Let us not forget that the MILF agreed to this but only on a phased basis, depending on the implementation outcomes. It can happen only when there are significant progress in agreement implementation and when a” firearms-less” enabling environment is at hand, which requires disarming of warlords, politicians and other criminal elements. Absent this development on the ground, do you think the MILF will voluntarily disarm? Think again! MILF PARTICIPATION - I was even surprised to see the MILF, through Panel Chair Mohaqher Iqbal gamely par-

ticipating in the congressional hearings. Although this is a positive development for government, I thought the MILF would have been better off leaving the government panel to defend and advocate for the CAB. To be subjected to the rigors and discomfort of congressional scrutiny is something the MILF will definitely not relish organizationally, given that they have not forsaken their bottom-line positions while the final form of the BBL is still unclear. In my humble view, that canalizes MILF’s remaining options. On a positive note, it can be interpreted to mean that MILF will eventually accept and submit to whatever final decision Congress will arrive at -- which augers well for peace in the land. But will it? That we still have to see!

Realities..

from page 4 I M P L E M E N TAT I O N phase signal a strategic shift in this calibration process.

Rice...

from page 4 levels in widely consumed crops such as rice, bio-fortification offers a sustainable approach to increasing people’s access to iron, especially for at-risk groups with limited access to other dietary interventions. Rice is an important staple food and provides as much as 80 percent of the daily calorie intake of populations in developing countries like the Philippines. Most consume rice as polished white grains which contain low amounts of iron. Bio-fortification opens the opportunity to increase the iron content of rice and elevate baseline iron levels in a large part of the population, especially those who are at risk of developing iron deficiency. SciPhil

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