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DOJ junks Moreno’s motion, upholds Oro’s 2015 tax Law

By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor

HE Department of Justice (DOJ) upheld the constitutionality of the controversial Cagayan De Oro City 2015 tax ordinance after denying the Motion for Reconsideration filed by City Mayor Oscar Moreno last March 30 2015. See FULL STORY, page A5

House bill seeks to ban labor contracting in PH

are deemed regular after a period of six months from LABOR contracting may the first day of their employsoon be banned in the Phil- ment. Rep. Karlo Alexei ippines under a bill deSee LABOR, page A11 claring that all employees By Jazmin S. Camero

Misamis Oriental Provincial Government lead by Governor Bambi Emano hosted a concert on Friday sponsored by BellaVita Land Corporation. In Photo is Provincial Press Office Chief Alyn Peñalosa hosting the show. Mindanao Daily News photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

‘Death’ vs. foreigners in drug trade pushed By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

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CAGAYAN de Oro City--A lawmaker here is pushing for the “revival of death penalty” for foreigners found guilty of illegal drug trafficking in the country. Party List Rep. Maximo

Rodriguez, of Abante Mindanao, said that the revival of the death penalty, particularly against the foreigners found in illegal drug trade in the country is one of the best remedies to curtail the rampant illegal drug activities in the country. See pushed, page A11

BellaVita expands to Oro, to offer affordable housing By GERRY LEE GORIT, Correspondent

THE BellaVita Land Corp. will expand its socialized housing development in Cagayan de Oro in an effort to enrich the lives of the hardworking Cagayanons.

“We see that a lot of families spending their hard-earned money on rent or living with relatives in small houses, which can be uncomfortable at times,” said

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‘Closed Season’ policy continues to protect Gulf

AVAO CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in the region has started the second year implementation of the closed season policy of the Davao Gulf in a bid to conserve small pelagic fishes. Just like last year, the Davao Gulf will be closed for fishing operations that use ringnet and bagnet fishing gears regardless of tonnage, starting June to August which is the spawning period of small pelagic fishes. The closed season policy of the gulf is covered under Joint Administrative Order No. 02 signed

in 2014 by the Department of Agriculture and Department of Interior and Local Government. BFAR-XI together with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), PNP Maritime Unit and Philippine Navy is implementing the Order. BFAR-XI has sent off Thursday six patrol boats to be deployed across the

Davao Gulf to tighten watch over the gulf which has a total area of 3,087 kilometers starting from Talagotong Point in Don Marcelino town, Davao Occidental to Cape San Agustin, Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental. Fatma Idris, BFAR-XI regional director, said the patrol vessels will intensify monitoring of individuals or group of fisherfolks violating the Order, especially in hotspot areas like Governor Generoso, Lupon and San Isidro in Davao Oriental, Sta. Cruz in Davao del Sur, Sta. Maria in Davao Occidental and Samal Island in Davao del Norte. According to JAO No. 2, the three highest offi-

cers of the boat violating the Orders shall be punished by imprisonment of six months and one day to six years and/or a fine of P6,000, and forfeiture of catch and cancellation of fishing permit or license. Idris emphasized that the closed season is providing time for pelagic fishes to produce eggs and grow until the fish reaches to its exact length called length at first maturity. Jose Villanueva, chief of the Fisheries Management Regulatory and Enforcement Division, bared that fish eggs have been observed since third week of May this year. Villanueva reported that 26 percent increase in fish catch has been noted

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in the Davao Gulf area after the 1 ½ months of closure season in 2014. “Though the figure is not significant, but there was still growth,” he stated. When asked by the media concerning fisherfolks who complained and to asked lessen the three-month period of the closure season, Idris said that so far there’s no complaint and request that reached her office. She said if there would be request for adjustment of the duration, her office would be willing to sponsor a consultation or meeting with the fisherfolks. According to the website of the Davao Gulf Management Council,

Davao Gulf is a feeding and breeding ground for small pelagic and seasonal migration site, breeding and nursery ground for large pelagic. Small pelagic fishes are fishes that live near the surface or in the water column of coastal, ocean, usually caught by both commercial and municipal fishing gears like bagnet, ringnet, and other modified fishing gears of similar operations. Small pelagic fishes include variety of mackerel species or locally called karabalyas, the roundscad species with a local name galonggong or moro-moro and the variety of big eye scad species locally known as matambaka. (PIA)

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RD CHAN III GRACES OZAMIZ CITY 117th INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION By JOE P. PALABAO/Editor at Large

TOURISM Czar Regional Director Catalino ‘Butch’ Echavez Chan 111 was the guest of honor and speaker of the Local Government Unit of Ozamiz City during the 117th Philippine Independence Day 2015 held at the 12th day of June 2015, 6:30AM Prospera Park, City Hall Drive, Ozamiz City. With the National Independence Theme “TAGUMPAY SA PAGBABAGONG NASIMULAN, ABOT KAMAY NA NG BAYAN”, indeed within One hundred seventeen (117) years of our Philippine Independence we had triumphs through reforms, within the nation’s reach. Director Chan pointed out that to date-through the leadership of the very dynamic Mayor

Hon. Reynaldo O. Parojinog, Sr., Ozamiz City has now become an iconic historical tourism landmark of Northern Mindanao and in the country today. One remarkable landmark of struggle for the continuing independence and now has become a historical iconic landmark is the Fuerte dela Concepcion y del Triunfo. It is an old Spanish Fort (Cotta) built in 1756 to protect the region from marauding pirates; only a few meters from the wharf. The cotta has been the object of Pilgrimage of devotees from all parts of the country, particularly on July 16, its Feast Day. One attraction of the city is the ‘ Pipe Organ’ from Germany wherein it is housed at the Immaculate Con-

Mayor Hon. Reynaldo O. Parojinog, Sr., Ozamiz City & TOURISM Czar Regional Director Catalino ‘Butch’ Echavez Chan 111

cepcion Cathedral and is the biggest of its kind in Mindanao and the second biggest in the Philippines. The Tourism Czar Butch Chan further stressed that during the Northern Mindanao Pasundayag 2015 held at the SM Clark Pampanga, Ozamiz made a very remarkable iconic and best historical structure for the tourism industry to see and during the event in Region 3, Northern Luzon and in the country. Of the more 1.2 million gross sales of products Ozamis City contributed around 80% of the total sales and the seaweed crackers was the best seller

during the one week exhibition. Pasundayag 2015 was a tremendous success for Northern Mindanao Tourism Industry. Tourism Czar Regional Director Butch Chan 111 announced that Department of Tourism X is underway in developing the tourism sites of Bukagan Hill through infrastructures. Along with this gigantic tourism development of Ozamiz City, the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) is now ﬁnalizing the requirements to further develop the area. Bukagan Hill is 92 meters above sea level and located at Barangay Malaubang.

The hill is approachable by a spiral road to the top where one views the entire city of Ozamiz, Panguil Bay, and Lanao del Norte Province. At a Glance- City Councilorthe Honorable Matronilo S. Cartajenas, Chairperson, Committee on Finance and Infrastructure in his welcome address made a historical note of the significance of June 12-the Declaration of Philippine Independence. This became an annual national holiday since June 5, 1898, when Emilio Aguinaldo issued a Decree: declaring June 12, 1898 as the day of the proclamation of independence. This event took place at the Aguinaldo’s house located in what was then known as Cavite El Viejo or Kawit Cavite. During the time, the Philippine Flag was officially unfurled for the first time at 4:20 P.M., as the MARCHA NATIONAL FILIPINA was played by the band of San Francisco de Malabon. Looking back, over 300 years of Spanish domination but within this period, many Filipino suffered from slavery, cruelty and tyranny from these colonizers. Despite the sufferings, many Filipinos continued to live and still hope with high spirits that one day the Philippines will be free from all of these. These

challenges became the key to the creation of the revolutionary movement to fight this cruelty and be free. A revolt arises throughout the land, Filipinos or Katipuneros laid their lives for independence. After all the efforts, finally the country’s long goal of freeing our people from oppression has been reached. He further narrated that the 117th Philippine Independence Day is the time to pay respect to our forefathers’ patriotism, bravery, determination and the unfailing courage of sacrificing their lives to defend our people from injustice in order to attain the freedom and democracy we now enjoy. As a citizen of this country and as a Filipino by heart and mind this is our challenge, a challenge to continue protecting our liberty, for it gave us the right to everything, especially the right to live in peace, to grow in harmony and to fulfill our destiny as a Filipino nation. In his final statement, he used the words written by Andres Bonifacio on the walls of the cave of Montalban, Rizal which represents their goal as a secret society (the Katipunan) “VIVA LA INDEPENDENCIA FILIPINA, Long Live Philippine Independence.” Mabuhay ang mga Ozamiznon!

BARANGAY SAN ANTONIO-OZAMIZ CITY CELEBRATES 5TH HULAWHULAW FESTIVAL By JOE PALABAO/Editor at Large

HULAWHULAW FESTIVAL 2015 , a grandiose and breathtaking sea festival of Barangay San Antonio, Ozamiz City in honor of its Patron SaintSenor San Antonio de Padua and in ‘Thanksgiving’ to the bounty of the sea was held at the shoreline of the said barangay last June 12, 2015. The Festival was participated in by contingents coming from the Municipality of Sinacaban, Municipality of Aloran, Oroquieta City and host Barangay San Antonio, Ozamiz City. The Festival is being supported by the Department of Tourism Region X –Tourism Czar Regional Director Catalino ‘Butch’ Echavez Chan 111. Now on its 5th year celebration, Hulawhulaw Festival is now considered as a tourist destination as it has gone through its straight fifth year of grandiose celebration to attract foreign, domestic and local tourists. Hulaw-Hulaw Festival is being undertaken by the Barangay San Antonio Cultural and Tourism Affairs. It is a pet tourism destination project by the ever active and debonaire Barangay Captain Hon. Edgar ‘Egay’ Echavez together with its barangay officials. It is expected that next year Festival more contingents and municipalities will participate since it is being supported by the Dept. of Tourism X and Ozamiz City Tourism Office with its Tourism Officer Jaime Tomada. At a Historical Glance – Legend says that Hulaw-Hulaw is a white sand bar enchanted island near Barangay San Antonio. One day, fishermen who passed by this island saw footprints of animals like dogs, ducks, carabaos, pigs, chickens and heard different kinds of sounds from these animals. They also saw deformed faces of people, variety of different school of fish like the famous ‘Laya Fish’, sea shells, crabs, shrimps, and different beautiful corals found in this amazing island.

People and fisher folks used to swim with friends and family especially during low tide because sand bar will appear. The whole island glitters and shine and everyone can relax and enjoy the natural scenery this island could offer. Old folks always reminded fishermen and children not to talk too loud while approaching the island. They must pray for good catch because fishing is the main source of income of the inhabitants. One must be very careful once they reached the island, so always they say “KUYAW SA ISLA” until finally they call it “HULAW-HULAW” thus the bountiful harvest festival of the barangay. To preserve the marine life species of Hulaw Hulaw, fishermen only use fishing nets and indigenous means of catching the richness of the sea. They never use destructive means of fishing for the marine life and corals to flourish for the next generation to catch the bounties of the sea. Because of this, the fishermen were able to send their children to school, have food on their table and live sea life comfortably with other constituents

of the barangay. On the eve of the Festival-nine (9) young, beautiful ladies coming the different barangays competed for Miss San Antonio Tourism to complete the Hulaw-Hulaw Festivity. Municipality of Sinacaban was the grand winner of the Festival and Best in Choreography while host Barangay San Antonio bagged the 1st runner-up trophy along with Best in Costume, Best in Musicality awards and the most coveted Festival Queen award.

Hulaw-Hulaw Fest�val Queen

Brgy. San Anton�o Ms. Tour�sm & Runners-up

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Edgar Echavez

Patron Saint-Señor San Antonio de Padua

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LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… `The Father and I are one’…” (Jesus Christ, our God and GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit Savior, in John 10:30, the Motoring Editor Photo Journalist Holy Bible). -ooofelix santillan ROEL CATOTO BIBLE ABOUNDS WITH EDSEL BANTOL Provincial Editor-Surigao PROOF THAT JESUS IS Layout Artists PAT SAMONTE GOD: The daily, Mondays irene dayo CHRIS PANGANIBAN to Fridays, 6:30 p.m. to 7 Reporter-NorthMin Regional Editors-Caraga p.m., broadcast of the Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo JOE PALABAO MARLON GAYOG (or AND KNK, the Children Rene Michael BaÑos Regional Editor-Davao Regional Editors-Northmin of God Blood Kin of the Christ) Church, entitled AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant Sole Way), shows that the ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI Bible, in describing the NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE life of Jesus here on earth, CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 abounds with proof that He CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY is God and Savior. Legal Counsel As of this writing, AND --------------------------------------------------------------bureau and mktg staff KNK has already aired 25 candy macabale - 09161326483 broadcasts featuring 10 speRIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753277/0920-9600223 cific incidents in the life of MISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 Jesus showing He is God and GINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 North Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0936-303-0410 Savior. The first five of these VALENCIA CITY - PHILIP PHIL CALUMBA-0905-652-5407 are the proclamation of His KIBAWE, BUKIDNON - ROSEMARY GENON coming, the visit of Mary MARAMAG - TITA FINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 to Elizabeth, His birth, His Iligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 tubod - louie bukod-0948-1323348 dedication at the Temple, bobby mag usara-tangub city and His being found in OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 the Temple when He was ARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371

already 12 years old. The second five are the baptism of Jesus, the wedding at Cana, the proclamation of God’s Kingdom, His Transfiguration, and His having established the rule on His Holy Union with believers who accept and have faith on Him as God and Savior. -ooo“ANG TANGING DAAN” SHOWS PROOF THAT JESUS IS GOD: In the coming week, AND KNK’s “Ang Tanging Daan” will feature the third set of specific incidents in the life of Jesus which shows Him in agony and in various stages of suffering, including His crucifixion and death on the cross. These incidents are His praying in agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, torture at the Temple, putting a crown of thorns in His head, carrying of His cross, and crucifixion and death on that cross. When studied carefully, all these

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Political dynasties keep people powerless

to avail of privileges they reserve for themselves. Selfish, greedy, thoughtless, unfair, they deprive the rest of society of opportunity and livelihood that by rights should be open to all. Political dynasties are abhorrent to a democracy. ***** Because of the entrenched dynasties, people who possess superior knowledge, aptitude, or leadership skills in our society are deprived of the opportunity of ever entering the public service. No matter how good or talented, they perforce are confined to the private sector, unable to entertain any thought of employing their talent for the benefit of community and society. And it is happening everywhere in our country. The proliferation of dynastic politics has prevented talent, enterprise, and other needs of public adminis-

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CAGAYAN de Oro City -- This business of relying on strong men and women to govern our community must cease. It’s what keeps our society politically immature—leader-dependent, spoon-fed, and irresponsible. Reliance on imperious, presumptuous (mis)leaders perpetuates their habit of taking the people for granted, by-passing them, taking liberties with the powers delegated to them, inevitably abusing privileges bestowed on them. Political leaders are just as vulnerable to temptation as everyone…sapagkat sila’y tao lamang. Because of their privileged status, they easily get ideas about acting outside the pale of the law. Before you know it, they start threatening to kill violators or deploy death squads to do it; it gives them deniability, blithely disowning responsibility. ***** Most everywhere in the Philippines, entrenched political dynasties have accumulated such power— plus the loyalty of naïve constituents—through years of exploiting the weakness of the masses and through strategic employment of their privileges and control. Like fishpen owners on Laguna de Bay, the political dynasties have erected barriers against anyone wishing

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tration from blooming or emerging. The entrenched dynasties have foreclosed on public positions, reserving for themselves or for their favored nominees the right to vie for public office. They are today’s new breed of Traditional Politician (trapo): DYNASTY BUILDERS. ***** Those outside the dynasty’s circle cannot entertain the thought of a public career. They are prevented by the fact that positions for mayor, councilor, congressman, whatever—are already claimed and reserved for the powerful and dominant politicos. As a result, we have had a dearth of worthy leaders and civil servants for the great enterprise of governing, legislating, administering, and refining public administration for our society and political system. Imagine how much more civilized would be our society if meritorious citizens could rise openly and fairly to help refine community life, improve governance, expand livelihood, induce progress, or develop individual or social capability. They would cause knowledge and technology to bloom. They would conceptualize wiser policies for progress and development. They would initiate programs that enrich the

needy, or lead in activities that liberate and empower people. ***** But many opportunities for placing their talent at the service of the community are denied them by opportunists and greedy trapos whose dynasties selfishly keep political power for themselves. The losers in all this selfish aggrandizement of power, both political and financial, are the common good, the nation’s progress, and humanity’s advancement. How many progressive ideas have been prevented from enriching the quality of governance or public administration because of the selfishness of the political dynasties? Because of their selfish agendas, our democracy is prevented from advancing, our political maturity stunted. ***** Dynasties are monopolists and despoilers of our nation’s patrimony. Opportunists and parasites, they are predators and traitors to society and exploiters of our nation’s wealth. They represent a great abnormality in our political growth and development; for they are antisocial and obsessed with their selfish interests.

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praying for Himself. -oooJESUS, AS GOD AND SAVIOR, ACCEPTS PENALTY FOR MAN’S SINS: Jesus in fact prayed “with agony” in the Garden of Gethsemane to show what man should do, when he is faced with very grave situations in His life. Jesus prayed not because He needed the prayers for Himself, but to point out that man should pray urgently during his most trying times. And as in all the other incidents where Jesus underwent agony and suffering, the prayer at the Garden was made by Jesus as the “representative”---albeit the “holy” and “most worthy” representative---of the terribly sinful man. He was praying in agony in representation of man, on account of the fact that, because of his sinfulness, man was destined to suffer eternal fire and worms. Viewed from this per-

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instances of agony, suffering and death will show who Jesus really is---that He is God and Savior, without any doubt. Let us take the incident where Jesus prayed in agony. Many will say that this incident will prove Jesus is not God, otherwise, why will He pray and then acknowledge that there is a God, His Father? Certainly, this is the easiest way of looking at this, but, a more careful and perceptive study will show that Jesus was not

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Daily Inspiration Discipline “A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.” Proverbs 22:15

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This proverb is filled with valuable wisdom and can be applied with the struggles of parenting a teenager. Students who have time on their hands often find themselves

getting into trouble. Implementing a physical routine such as training for a marathon, playing tennis or working a job requiring physical labor and is good experience for them. It trains a teenager to be disciplined, focused on time management, and works out their extra energy. It’s a rough road walking alongside and parenting a teen, but this wisdom is practical when applied.

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DOJ junks Moreno’s motion, upholds Oro’s 2015 tax Law Bukidnon • Camiguin • Lanao del Norte • Lanao del Sur • Misamis Occidental • Misamis Oriental

Pelaez in Lugait

By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor

THE Department of Justice (DOJ) upheld the constitutionality of the controversial Cagayan De Oro City 2015 tax ordinance after denying the Motion for Reconsideration filed by City Mayor Oscar Moreno last March 30 2015. THE Department of Justice (DOJ) upheld the constitutionality of the controversial Cagayan De Oro City 2015 tax ordinance after denying the Motion for Reconsideration filed by City Mayor Oscar Moreno last March 30 2015. In a five-page resolution dated May 22, 2015 signed by Justice Sec. Leila M. Delima, the DOJ described

the arguments in the Motion for Reconsideration as “rehashed.” In denying the motion, the DOJ sustained its earlier resolution upholding the constitutionality of the City Ordinance 123860-2014 entitled “An Ordinance Providing for the 2015 Cagayan De Oro Revenue Code and for Other Purposes.”

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Dozens of journalists from Northern Mindanao have widened their skills in understanding weather bulletins during the just -held three-day seminar-

workshop organized by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in

CAGAYAN de Oro City--Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez recently attended the 5th Division Management Committee Meeting with Misamis Oriental Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Cherry Mae Limbaco, Assistant Superintendent Jean Velso, education supervisors and administrators from different schools in Lugait to Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental and Gingoog City. The Management Committee Meeting is conducted so that different ideas and points of view be discussed and solutions to problems can be agreed. The consolidated suggestions and concerns from different schools will be used to enhance the services that each school gives to its students. Popularly known as Champion of Education, Vice Governor Pelaez gave See pelaez, page A11

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DOST, Pagasa hold seminar-workshop for journalists in Region 10 in Initao town Initao, Misamis Oriental. The officials and members of the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) of Iligan City also attended the June 18 to June 20 seminar-

workshop for Mindanao journalists. Venus R. Valdemoro of Pagasa’s Public Information Unit gave the overview and mechanics of the seminarworkshop and facilitated

the levelling of expectations by the participants after the opening message of Acting Deputy Administrator for Operations and Services Dr. Landrico U. Dalida Jr. Senior Weather Special-

ist Niño Relos delivered his more than an-hour lecture on “Understanding Hydromet Hazards.” Assistant Renito Paciente, assistant weather See town, page A11

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Finally, a Philippine icon on a Uniqlo T-shirt. Iconic Japanese brand Uniqlo now carries San Miguel Pale Pilsen on its new corporate collaborations project. These collaborations make UNIQLO closer to more people around the world. Availabe in all Uniqlo stores nationwide and selected ASEAN countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, the specially-designed shirts are expected to delight customers of both brands. The brand is also collaborating with some of the ASEAN region’s iconic homegrown brands, as well as designers and music legends. “In celebration of our third year in the Philippines, UNIQLO collaborated with San Miguel Pale Pilsen to give Filipinos a valued offering that is in line with the goals of our companies. UNIQLO’s collaboration with San Miguel will not disappoint our fans. Our T-shirts will bring us closer to the hearts of many Filipinos”, says Geraldine Sia, Fast Retailing Philippines, Inc.’s General Manager. “Our collaboration with

Uniqlo brings us excitement. San Miguel Pale Pilsen which is celebrating its 125th year is one of the world’s best beers--a real pride of the Philippines. Uniqlo, with its humble beginnings is now a global retail leader which highly speaks of the hard work and passion for excellence of the Japanese. I think both companies share the same passion in giving our customers only the best. Also Interestingly, San Miguel Brewery Inc. has a Japanese firm Kirin Holdings Company, Ltd. as business partner,” says Menlou Bibonia, San Miguel Brewery Inc.’s Marketing Manager. “Employees as well as the SMB’s customers expressed both excitement and amusement that they can finally see their favorite beer brand in Uniqlo’s shelves,” she added. Store sources say the Tshirts are selling very good since it started its debut in Uniqlo stalls in June 1. The shirts are available in white, black, and yellow, and will be in stalls until 3rd Quarter of 2016. UNIQLO is the leading apparel brand in the world

that has always been true to its vision of making clothes that are made for all, going beyond age, gender, occupation, ethnicity and all other ways that define people. Its clothes are simple yet essential and universal that consumers can freely combine to create their own style. The UNIQLO ASEAN T-shirt line supports UNIQLO’s Life Wear philosophy where simple every day wear has evolved into quality garments to benefit consumers in their daily lives. For more information on UNIQLO ASEAN T-shirts, visit www.uniqlo.com/ph.

Batangas driver wins Pinoy Tsuper Hero 2015 his simple yet relevant advocacy on cleanliness and beautification, and how he will make it possible. “When I got to know the other finalists, I thought I would not have a chance of winning. I also did not think much about the price because what I was thinking about was the huge responsibility I would be carrying if I will be awarded the Pinoy Tsuper Hero title. I realized that I have to live by the values that the title embodies,” said Reynaldo. Chairman of the panel of judges was Bayan Academy Chairman Eduardo Morato, Jr. He was co-chaired by Phoenix Petroleum AVP Reynaldo Samonte of Batangas, 45, is the first Pinoy for Brand and Marketing Tsuper Hero. photo supplied Celina Matias and ABS-CBN Lot for sale at Tia-ao, Agusan, Lingkod Kapamilya Marketing Head Paul Mercado. Mis. Or. adjacent Pepsi Cola Members of the panel of Plant, 7,182 sq.m., clean Title, judges were representatives

Tricycle driver Reynaldo Samonte from Batangas was hailed as the first Pinoy Tsuper Hero during the awarding ceremony on May 28, 2015 at the Dolphy

Theater Studio 1, ABS-CBN Corporation, Quezon City. He bested nine other finalists from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao as he impressed the judges with

from Automobile Association of the Philippines, University of the Philippines - National Center for Transportation Studies, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, Archdiocese of Novaliches, Liga ng Transportasyon at Operators ng Pilipinas and the Department of Environment of Natural Resources. The Pinoy Tsuper Hero is the first program to recognize drivers who go beyond their call of duty and who can serve as role models not only to fellow drivers, but also to fellow Filipinos both in terms of discipline and reducing air pollution in the country. This is a partnership program between leading independent oil company Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc. See DRIVER, page A10

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DAR distributes 2,065 hectares agri lands to Region 13 farmers B

By PAT SAMONTE, Regional Editor - Caraga

UTUAN CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Caraga handed out titles for 2,065 hectares of agricultural lands to 972 Region 13 farmers in an awarding program to close this year’s 27th anniversary celebration of the government’s Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) at the Main Atrium of Robinsons Place here last Friday.

DAR-Caraga Regional Director Julita Ragandang turned over the land ownership papers to 217 hectares to 120 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, 1,775 hectares to 802 ARBs in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, and 73 hectares to 50 ARBs in

Sison and Taganaan, Surigao del Norte. “Tatak ng Tagumpay” plaques were presented to Ruben Ragas and his wife, of Barangay Sanghan, Cabadbaran City, for Outstanding Farming Family; Baug CARP Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose

Cooperative for Outstanding ARB Cooperative; and Carmelita Bilaoen, president of People’s Bank of Caraga, for her dedicated service as chairperson of the Agusan del Sur Provincial Agrarian Reform Coordinating Committee (PARCCOM) from 1991 to 2014. In her message, Ragandang said DAR’s role is not only to distribute agricultural lands to agrarian reform beneficiaries but to bolster their potentials as food producers and creative proprietors in their own right, as well. Ragandang said CARP’s goals are for sustained productivity of the farming sector, empowerment of the ARBs, improvement of their living

conditions, and economic development of the community. She made it clear that her office is focused on making the

program doable and its goals achievable. Assistant Regional Director Daylinda Narisma emphasized

that everyone involved in CARP, the ARBs and stakeholders, should work for the success of the program.

27TH CARP ANNIVERSARY CLOSING RITES. Left photo shows Department of Agrarian Reform-Caraga Regional Director Julita Ragandang (third from left) and Assistant Regional Director Daylinda Narisma hand to an agrarian reform beneficiary his land title. RD Ragandang (second from left, right photo) presents the Tatak ng Tagumpay award to former Agusan del Sur PARCCOM chairperson Carmelita Bilaoen and her husband. At extreme left is ARD Narisma. photos by pat samonte

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Environment Editor : RUEL PELONE

Traders told to hire own garbage trucks

By MARK FRANCISCO, Staff member

HE City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) of Cagayan de Oro is appealing to the business sectors in the city to hire their own garbage trucks because the city government cannot subsidize for them.

TOPPING AND DESUCKERING. A technician and

a farmer work hand-in-hand checking the tobacco plants, more urgently due to the El Niño phenomenon. Topping and desuckering operations help to divert the nutrients and energy towards the leaves. Desuckering operation is done for two to three times. This results in increase in the size and quality of leaves. Photo by Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy/BWM

‘Environment must be everyone’s issue’ A MEMBER of the Philippine episcopate maintains the environment is an issue that should concern not only scientists and other experts, stressing its conservation or destruction has implications that can directly affect the future of all, especially the poor. Care for creation “Does the Church have a right to teach on environmental issues? Yes! Our Father in heaven created nature … and He created it good. And since we are all children of God, it is only our duty to care for all that our Father had created,” shared Manila Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo, who was at the Malate Church on Thursday, June 18, to brief the public on the expected contents of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, “Laudato si’” (Praised be), moments before its release.

The prelate, who also chairs the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)’s Permanent C ommittee on Public Affairs (PCPA), explained that caring for the environment is one of the many ways the faithful can concretely express charity for their neighbors, particularly the “poorest of the poor,” whom he laments are the ones often most devastated by flash floods, landslides, and other like hazards the greed of policy-makers and industrialists bring about “in the name of progress.” Corporate greed Pabillo bemoaned that many capitalists, particularly those involved in irresponsible mining, see the environment and its resources merely as something to be exploited for profit.

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During an engagement with Oro Chamber last Tuesday, city environment and natural resources officer Edwin Dael said that the city government has a standing contract with IPM Construction and Development Corporation to collect only 15,000 cubic meters. By contrast, an average of 27,000 cubic meters of trash reaches the Carmen open dumpsite each month.

The excess mostly comes from huge businesses such as shopping centers, hotels and restaurants, according to Dael. That number is expected to increase when more real estate developments such as subdivisions and condominiums and even shopping malls are expected to open in the next five years. Under the contract as stipulated in the yearly

budget of the city government, City Hall is only allowed to pay a total of P5 million each month for collected garbage. That translates to P348.52 for each cubic meter or a total of 15,000 cubic meters only. Multiply that by 12 months in a year, the city government is paying IPM Construction and Development Corporation a total of P60 million a year. This falls short to the garbage fee collected by the City Finance Office from each business establishment which totaled only to P27 million, which means the surplus amount of P33 million is being subsidized by the city government. But Dael reminded the

Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo, who also chairs CBCP’s Permanent Committee on Public Affairs, explains the significance of papal encyclicals in the life of the Church. photo credit: cbcpnews.com

Moreover, the Salesian bishop rejoiced at the timeliness of “Laudato Si’,” urging all, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, to study and reflect on the important points the Holy Father raises.

Living it out “I invite everyone of you to study this encyclical, to discuss it in our parishes, at home, and in our schools, and to see how we can best live out its proposals,” Pabillo said.

Unlike past encyclicals which were addressed specifically to Catholic bishops, he stated that in “Laudato Si’” Pope Francis communicates to all people of goodwill. (Raymond A. Sebastián/CBCP News)

broadcasting. RTT was piloted in 2012 in Talavera and Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. After the success of its initial implementation, 14 more towns in Pangasinan, Pampanga, and Ilocos Sur were added as demonstration sites. “Yield increase relative to using the conventional tillage

method and savings generated on land preparation were the parameters used in measuring the success of the study,” said Ruben Miranda, study lead. He explained that for 3 consecutive seasons, the average yield of the demonstration sites were relatively higher at 5.35 t/ha, 4.92 tons/ ha for conventional tillage. In addition, farmers saved P3, 380.00/ha per season. “Savings can be attributed to the faster operation time and lesser fuel consumption. In RTT, farmers can save more than 5 hours per ha in their farming operations. Savings on fuel is up to 50

percent or 14 l/ha lesser than in conventional tillage,” Miranda explained. Aside from the savings and ease of land preparation, RTT also mitigates impacts of climate change. The reduced diesel consumption and scattering of rice straws, which are usually burned by farmers, result in lesser methane and carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere. Celia Abadilla, Julian Macadamia, Mark Angelo Abando, Melvin Ruiz, Laarnie Mandia, and Marvin Manalang are the study team members. source: da.gov.ph

PhilRice: Cheaper land preparation possible

THE Reduced Tillage Technology (RTT), a collaborative project of PhilRice, Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), DA-Regional Field Office in Central Luzon, and participating local government units, is an alternative system of land preparation for irrigated areas where plowing is not applied. Comprising about 19 percent of the total labor cost in rice production, there, indeed, is a pressing need to look for new ways of doing land preparation. With the RTT, rice stubbles, weeds, and the scattered rice straws are pressed two to three times using the

hand tractor’s paddy wheels attached with riding-type leveler or by drop downspiked tooth harrow. The pressing is done at a 5 to7day interval. After the final leveling, crop establishment is done either by transplanting, direct seeding using the drumseeder, or by manual

Oro Chamber members that the figure is only to meet the 15,000 cubic meters ceiling of garbage collected per month. The rest, especially huge businesses, must provide their own trucks to collect trash. That is why Dael called a meeting with Oro Chamber officials to explain to them that IPM Construction and Development Corporation, which has a locked contract with City Hall, cannot attend to their woes. He instead recommended that they avail the services of other private firms such as Basura At Iba Pa which also offers competitive rates to take care of their trash.

Aggie dept pushes for soil health ‘mapping’ nationwide

THE Department of Agriculture on Thursday said it is pushing for a nationwide soil health mapping to properly assess the condition of farmlands in all regions. Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said the Bureau of Soils and Water Management will spearhead this endeavor under the leadership of Director Silvino Q. Tejada. “This will help us come up with right decisions regarding food and agribusiness investments,” Alcala said. The Secretary has already tasked all regional field offices (RFOs) to use their savings to fund the activity. In fact, the RFOs have already started soil health mapping. RFOs 2 and 5 have already completed their activities and will come-up with a report thereon. According to Alcala, Filipino farmers are expecting the BSWM will continue and broaden its programs and services, among them the Water Resources Management Program. The said program covers the implementation of Small-Scale Irrigation Projects (SSIPs) such as Small Water Impounding Projects (SWIPs), Diversion Dams (DDs), Small Farm Reservoirs (SFRs) and Shallow Tube Wells (STWs). Among the major accomplishments of the BSWM in 2014 is the National Master Plan for Small-Scale Irrigation Projects, CY 20142022, which includes the Watershed Management Component. (DA)

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Effective Community and School Networking: The computer-assisted Best Practice of Iponan Elementary School instruction in schools By Paraida G. D. Orangot, Ph.D.

The image of the school depends to a great extent on the perceptions and observations of the public who are the school beneficiaries or clients. Considering that education is not the concern of educators alone but of everyone who believes that the best investment of any government to develop to its citizens is the education of the youth, then there is a great need for networking. As such, each school is expected to benefit from the active involvement of parents, local government, executives and community leaders in the running of its affairs. Local governance of education allows each school to take full advantage of local resources available for education. In the advent of SchoolBased Management (SBM), the decentralization of decision- making, accountability and strengthening the idea of co-ownership of the school with several various stakeholders, it is just a must for every administrator to have a strong relationship with the community that can dispel negative attitude and build good reputation for the schools. Ip onan E lement ar y School and Iponan Barangay Community – Cagayan de Oro City is an example of a school-LGU relationship that shared same ideals and envisioned one dream for school children wherein community and school networking is evident. Capitalizing on the potentials of every school children and believing on the capacity of the school as unit who can change the society. The Council as source of everything in the community never fails the school in outsorting resources to support programs and projects of the

Department of Education as a whole. Providing the school with the needs necessary for the delivery of the modes; making it as top priority in the allocation of the Barangay Funds and does triangulation and feed-backing of issues as effective ways of dealing with problems. Putting into account the realization of making every child of Iponan a reader, the Council allocated budget for the School Reading Enhancement Intervention Program, providing all tutors/teachers with allowance aside from the moral supports received during the implementation. This strengthened the idea of “Kung Sama-sama, Lahat Makakabasa”. Health condition of school children is given focused through the Feeding Program and making the school clinic functional. In support to the Division call for the massive use of BIOMETRIC

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Sur City of Bayugan

Machine, Iponan Elementary School so with Bulao Elementary School and Iponan National High School was lucky to be provided by the Council with the Biometric for free. During the 2015 Brigada Eskwela, the community never failed the school in ensuring the preparedness of classroom and school environment. Broken fences caused by Sendong were repaired. Thus, through the joint initiative of the GPTA and Barangay Council, damage due to that calamity is no longer evident in school. Sports Development Program was benchmarked from Best Practices of other Region with the Council sponsoring the principals of the schools during the Palarong Pam-

bansa 2015 at Tagum City. At present, together with the Council, training of sports enthusiast is ironed out. Finally, the school, GPTA, and the Barangay Council had their primary move on how to Increase Participation Rate, registrants of BSP and GSP and the NAT result. Last summer, the Enhancement Program for National Achievement Test Preparation was launched and BSP/GSP registration campaign was encouraged. Ip o n a n E l e m e n t a r y School owes its strong desire to be on top because of the great collaboration with the community that give their optimum contribution towards the improvement of the school and society as a whole.

By Lilybeth Labor Ecot Teacher II Proceso Alburo Memorial Elementary School Buracan, Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental

The world is getting more modernized as time flies. The use of advance gadgets such as computers, mobile phones, tablets and the like is already considered as normal in the present time. Learning also evolve with time. As people climb themselves to the next level, the same goes with learning, comes to its system, delivery and even access. Schools adopted the interactive computer-assisted instruction. Letting their selves indulged in kind of advancement, this instruction gives students the chance to make use of the fast-growing world of information and communication technologies and explore knowledge beyond four-corner classroom could offer. The interactive computerassisted instruction encourage one-to-one interaction. The student could learn on his own because the lesson would be delivered according to his distinguished time and way. It will give him the freedom to experiment with different options. In other term, this kind of instruction would be a self-directed learning where students could decide when, where, and what to learn. It will also help teachers

to devote more time to each individual inside the classroom. Fact be told, there are students who can hardly cope up with their classmates. There are also some who have problems in understanding the lessons way different from the others. Thus, if chance a teacher could talk to students one by one, their queries will be addressed directly. This is most useful especially to those slow and shy learners who cannot address their ideas in group. This kind of instruction could also make students learn more and more rapidly. The ideas produced by an interactive computer such as multimedia presentations would help students to understand difficult concepts. Moreover, aside from achieving immediate feedback to the answers ilicited in the computers, this kind of instruction allows students to proceed at their own pace. It might be true that interactive computer-assisted instruction has posted challenge to educators for it requires new demand on teachers and an increase in their capacity to assimilate and spread new ideas. However, teachers should just view this instruction as helping tool in improving knowledge along with what time requires.

Republic the Philippines Province of Zamboanga del Sur Municipality of Tukuran OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR R.A.9048/10172 Form No.10.1 (LCRO) NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JOY LIMBO DEMOCRITO has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error particularly in the GENDER from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of Joy Limbo Democrito, who was born on July 9,1986 at Tinotongan, Tukuran, Zambo. and whose parents are Hermogenes A. Democrito and Rosita P. Limbo. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than _________. (Sgd.) GINALYN D. ACUÑA Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: June 22 & 29, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Sur City of Bayugan

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0049-2015 June 19, 2015

IN COMPLIANCE with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of R.A. 10172 IRR, notice is hereby served to the public that GINA C. MANEJA has filed with this office, a petition for CORRECTION OF ENTRY in the entry of DATE OF BIRTH from “DECEMBER 29, 1965” to “DECEMBER 19, 1965”, in the certificate of Live Birth of GINA CINCO MANEJA at Bayugan, Agusan del Sur whose parents are Arturo Cinco and Zenaida Mata. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than July 10, 2015.

(SGD.) EDGAR A. JOVER City Civil Registrar

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(SGD.) EDGAR A. JOVER City Civil Registrar

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(SGD) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN Asst. City Civil Registrar Office-In-Charge

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

R.A. 9048 No. 10172 & R.A. 9048 (LCRO)

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MA. CECILIA A. EMPERADO has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from “MARIA CICILIA” to “MA. CECILIA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARIA CICILIA LIM ALINSOB who was born on NOV. 18, 1966 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are ANTONINO RIVAS ALINSOB and LORETA DAACA LIM. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 29, 2015.

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registrar Province of Davao del Sur MUNICIPALITY OF PADADA

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SENEN M. POSTERO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “FERDINAND” to “SENEN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of FERDINAND POSTERO who was born on July 30, 1954 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Batilde Nimeje and Zoilo Postrero. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than July 2015.

In compliance with Section 5 R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that BAE ARAFA HANIFAH M. GURO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “SITTIE” to “BAE ARAFA HANIFAH” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SITTIE MADID GURO who was born on 09 January 1997 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Panamokan Madid Madid and Amanola Balut Guro. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than July 2015.

This compliance with R.A. Act No. 10172 and Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048 a notice is hereby served to the public that GERONIMA AÑABEZA-ESCALA has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “GERONIMO” to “GERONIMA” and change of chid’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the birth certificate of GERONIMO AÑABEZA who was born on May 11, 1950 at Padada, Davao del Sur from spouses Cresencio Añabeza and Teofila Estino. Any Person Adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

(SGD) ENGR. EMMANUEL L. NARCA Municipal Civil Registrar

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and Bayan Academy. “The success of the program has been more than we expected. It has been inspiring to hear the stories of our Pinoy Tsuper Heroes – from Mindanao to Visayas to Luzon. Stories of honesty, sacrifice, love for family, malasakit and pride in work. It just goes to show that we have many heroes around us.

No special powers needed,” He will also serve as an Phoenix Petroleum Philipsaid Phoenix Petroleum official brand ambassador of pines, Inc. President and CEO Dennis R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Uy in his special message Republic of the Philippines during the awarding. Local Civil Registry Office As the Pinoy Tsuper Hero Province of North Cotabao 2015, Reynaldo received a City/Municipality of PIKIT Ferrari-type Pinoy Tsuper NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Hero jacket, a trophy, a brand new tricycle, Phoe Incompliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048/10172 a notice nix Petroleum fuels and is hereby served to the public that Honey Fe Panduma Guinto has lubricants gift certificates filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “FE” TO “HONEY FE” in the birth certificate of FE LUMACANG PANDUMA who worth P50,000, a cash prize was born on Oct. 20,1971 at Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur and whose of P140,000, and P1,000,000 parents are PAMPING PANDUMA and ERLINDA LUMACANG. worth of family accident Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than _________. insurance. (Sgd.) GINALYN D. ACUÑA Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: June 22 & 29, 2015

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO )S.S. AFFIDAVIT OF DEVELOPER I, ALLAN G. ALFON, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law. do hereby depose and declare that: I am the Vice President of FILINVEST LAND INC.. (the “Corporation”), a domestic corporation with SEC Certificate of Registration No. 170957 issued on December 15, 2006. with principal office address at 79 Edsa Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City. The Corporation is the developer of ONE OASIS CAGAYAN DE ORO a condominium development project, located along Rosario Limketkai Avenue, Brgy. Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City and as part of the development, a Contract for Line Extension was entered into with Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company. Inc. (CEPALCO) for the latter to extend its lines and facilities to the said condominium; The total cost of the electrical line facilities for this project advanced by the Corporation is: ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY THREE PESOS ONLY AND 00/100 (PhP 1,974,663.00) Philippine Currency, which cost is NOT incorporated in the purchase price for each residential lot/unit that will be paid by the condominium unit buyers: I and the Corporation have caused the publication of an announcement informing the public that the above total cost of the electrical line facilities funded by the Corporation is not incorporated in the purchase price of the sold properties as evidenced by the Affidavit of Publication submitted to CEPALCO; I hereby attest that the money advanced to CEPALCO involved funds owned by the Corporation; This Affidavit is not executed to evade the provisions of the Energy Regulatory Commission Amended Distribution and Open Access Rules regarding the payment to condominium unit buyers of the refunds from electrical line extensions advanced by the developer, but is made truthfully and with full awareness that I could be liable for perjury for any untruthful statements in this Affidavit. I have been duly authorized to execute this Affidavit as per the Board Resolution contained in a Secretary’s Certificate dated October 10, 2014, executed before Notary Public JOVEN GONEZ SEVTLLANO, denominated as Doc. No. 362: Page No. 74 Book No. 41 Series of 2014 in Mandaluyong City; In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my signature this __ day of ___ 2015, in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Republic of the Philippines ) Cagayan de Oro City ) s.s. SUBCR1BED and SWORN TO before me this ________, in Cagayan de Oro City, affiant exhibiting to me his Unified Multipurpose ID No. CRN-006-0856832-6, bearing his photograph and signature.

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You need to imitate Jesus Special Gospel of the day (June22, 2015-Monday) John 7:1-2”After these things Jesus was walking in Galilee, for He was unwilling to walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him. Now the feast of the Jews, the Feast of Booths, was near. But when His brothers had gone up to the feast, then He Himself also went up, not publicly, but as if, in secret. Look, He is speaking publicly, and they are saying nothing to Him. The rulers do not really know that this is the Christ, do they? “However, we know where this man is from; but whenever the Christ may come, no one knows where He is from.” Then Jesus cried out in the temple, teaching and saying, “You both know Me and know where I am from; and I have not come of Myself, but He who sent Me is true, whom you do not know. I know Him, because I am from Him, and He sent me. So they were seeking to seize Him; and no man laid his hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come: Do you experience fear because you are thinking that somebody around you has a bad intention towards you? Jesus had that fear also but he was able to handle it. There is no wrong if you are afraid to anyone but you need to know on to manage your negative emotion for you to continue your dreams. Take note, out of 100 negative thoughts

Biblical reflection

Bro. Edcel L. Closas and emotions, only little percent is true, the rests are false and out of your imagination. Sometimes we are discouraged to do a certain thing in life because we judge already the results as well as, the outcomes. Submit it to God and let him do something on it. You know what? Jesus got out from his hiding place just to come to Judea to attend the feast of God. He kept out from his comfort zone just to do his obligation to be with his Almighty God in that yearly celebration. You need to imitate Jesus for being sincere and faithful in all his religious commitments whatever circumstances to face. 1 Peter 2:21”For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps: Printing paid by: Neneth Ranoa - Bobong Balino- Edith Ranoa, PhD- Tony Jordan – Cagayan De Oro: My new number: 09187148435: God loves you!!!

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spective, it wouldn’t be too hard to see that each and every suffering and the death He went through took place not because Jesus was man deserving punishment, but because He is a loving and forgiving God, agreeing to receive the grave punishment that should befall mankind because of their sins. It was an act of Grace by a God that loved His creation so much, to spare them from eternal hell. -oooPLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way), a Bible study and prayer session on radio, airs Mondays to Fridays, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at DWAD 1098 kHz on the AM band. For replays, go to www.facebook.com/angtangingdaan or www.facebook.com/ANDKNK and scroll for “Ang Tanging Daan” broadcasts. Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0917 984 24 68. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

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(MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. Manny Valdehuesa is former UNESCO regional director for Asia-Pacific; secretarygeneral, Southeast Asia Publishers Association; director, development academy of Philippines; member, Philippine Mission to the UN; vice chair, Local Government Academy; member, Cory Govt’s Peace Panel; awardee, PPI-UNICEF outstanding columnist. Author of books on governance, he is chairman/convenor ofGising Barangay Movement Inc. valdehuesa@gmail.com)

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To recall, the DOJ, dismissed the petition-appeal filed by Oscar Moreno, in his capacity as City Mayor of Cagayan De Oro City, who argued that the 2015 Cagayan De Oro Revenue Code was illegal and has no legal basis and effect. In a resolution dated March 18, 2015, the DOJ dismissed the Moreno petition for “lack of merit considering that all procedural requirements for the enactment of the tax ordinances as specified in the Local Government Code have indeed been observed.” Moreno assailed the DOJ’s findings in dismissing the petition-appeal and argued the flaws and contradiction of the resolution against the evidence duly presented in the “reply” dated 30 March 2015. The DOJ, however, opine that “after a careful scrutiny of the records of the case, in the light of the pertinent provisions of the Local Government Code, we (DOJ) find “NO MERIT” in the appellant movant (Moreno) motion.” In denying the motion, the DOJ also noted that the Moreno arguments were

“rehashed” and emphasized that the “motion for reconsideration” will not prosper if it is bereft of any new arguments or issues not previously resolved by the court. “Appellant (Moreno) motion should not be granted because it is merely a “rehash” of the appellant’s arguments already addressed by the DOJ,” the resolution said. The Supreme Court unequivocal ruled the denial of rehashed pleadings as it would be a useless ritual for the court to reiterate itself, the DOJ said. The DOJ reiterated that the appellee (City Council) has fulfilled the requirements under the Local Government Code. The DOJ resolution puts an end to the insistence of the City Treasurer’s Office to implement the tax scheme that the City Finance Committee wants to implement in a bid to intensify the city’s tax collection. Local business groups complained that the tax scheme of the incumbent city government is “incongruous” that some of the local establishments temporarily shut down operations or, worse, closed down for their inability to pay the city’s annual business taxes. The controversy sparked a long drawn court battle between the City Treasurer and the City Council after the latter approved Ordinance 123860-2014 repealing the city 2013 Revenue Code in order to amend, rectify, and clarify the implementation of new tax collections, charges, and interest rates. Mayor Oscar Moreno vetoed the ordinance on the ground that the ordinance was “ultra vires,” unconstitutional, and grossly prejudicial to the interest of the people of Cagayan De Oro City. The City Council, however, overrides Moreno’s veto power, then, proceeds with the implementation of the 2015 Revenue Code of Cagayan De Oro City, which becomes effective on January 2015.

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updates on his advocacies and activities aimed at helping the teaching and non-teaching personnel of DepEd. In his report, Pelaez presented to the teachers his Resolution supporting the pending legislative measures for salary increase of the teaching and non-teaching personnel and the Resolution strongly supporting the lowering of Income Tax in the Philippines. Being cognizant of the plight of our teachers and non-teaching personnel, the Vice Governor believes that is timely to upgrade the present minimum salary for public school teachers in the elementary and secondary schools from PhP 18,549 to PhP 25,000 a month and and for non-teaching personnel from PhP9,000 to PhP 15,000 a month.

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He also strongly supports the Income Tax Reform Bill filed by Senator Sonny M. Angara. He said that it is an effective, receptive and tangible mechanism to help our constituents, comprising mainly of working class, to have more dispensing power on their hard-earned income, apart from regularly paying their monthly tax, and to effect further inclusive growth. Vice Governor Pelaez likewise updated them on the continued operation of Bukidnon State University - External Studies Centers. Vice Governor Pelaez passionately fought for the continuation of BSU-ESCs operations, saying that the operation of the BSU-ESCs in Misamis Oriental is a laudable and tangible poverty reduction program as it provides tertiary education to poor people and families living under the poverty level in various municipalities in the province. In addition, Vice Governor Pelaez also wrote a Resolution on A Happy Reading and Writing Habit Program. Since 2013, a significant number of quality books of assorted titles and subjects have been distributed to eighty-nine (89) public elementary and secondary schools in Misamis Oriental by the Office of the Vice Governor in partnership with Children International Philippines Incorporated (CIPI). Lastly, Vice Governor Pelaez expressed his strong support for the implementation of K to 12 Basic Education Program of DepEd. He strongly believes that it is high time for the country to fully embrace the K-to-12 Basic Education Program to enable our young people to compete in the global and international stage with world-class competencies, skills and values.

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specialist, emphasized on his lecture the importance of the “Modified Public Storm Warning System.” Weather Specialist Mario Raymundo did not only give emphasis on his lecture entitled “Astronomical Services” of Pagasa, but also taught the participants on how to reset the computer clocks based on Philippine Standard Time (PST). On the second day (June 19), Paciente opened the day with his lecture on “Storm Surge Warning and Rainfall Warning System” from 8:30 to 9:35 in the morning. Weather Specialist II Danilo D. Flores delivered his lecture on “Flood Forecasting and Warning System” and followed by Weather Specialist II Rusy G. Abastillas with her lecture on “Climatology in the Philippines/CAD Products and Services.” Abastillas also talked on “ENSO Events/Update on El Niño” and “Climate Trend and Projections.” Anianita R. Fortich, act-

ing regional director of the Mindanao Pagasa Regional Services Division (MPRSD), presented to the participants the regional products and services of MPRSD. On the third day (June 20), Mario C. Garcia, director of San Miguel Corporation, shared his expertise on broadcast and print journalism and delivered his lecture on the role of media in DRRM/CCA. --Ruel Pelone/MDN

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B. Nograles (1st District, Davao City), Chairman of the House Committee on Labor and Employment and author of House Bill 5806, said probationary employee shall automatically become a regular employee after meeting the standards stipulated in the written contract of probationary employment. Nograles said a probationary employment should not exceed six months from the first day of service, regardless of the nature of work to be performed. The bill seeks to amend Articles 279, 280 and 281 of Presidential Decree No. 442, otherwise known as the Labor Code of the Philippines. End-of-contract workers or “endos” refers to shortterm and unprotected temporary work arrangements and are bound by a fivemonth timeframe so that companies will not make them regular employees after six months under the Labor Code. Nograles also raised the issue of security of tenure of workers who are under probation, project, fixed term; casual, seasonal, temporary, extra, and 5-5-5 work arrangements. “All employees irrespective of employment status and position shall not be dismissed without cause and due process,” Nograles said. Nograles said illegally dismissed employee, without cause and due process, shall be entitled to reinstatement without loss of seniority rights and benefits, full back wages, allowances, commission, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and all other benefits and remunerations provided by law. Rep. Deogracias B. Ramos Jr. (2nd District, Sorsogon), co-author of the bill, said the rights, terms and conditions of employment of probationary employee shall not be lower than the minimum standards set by laws or regulations. “The job description and qualification standards of a worker to qualify for regular employment shall be in a written contract and made known by the employer to the employee at the time of his or her engagement,” said Ramos, chairperson of the House Committee on Bicol Recovery and Economic Development. Under the bill, those under industry-specific work arrangement as may be determined by the Depart-

ment of Labor and Employment through tripartite approval are also not considered regular employees, unless there is a written contract of employment of not less than six months but not more than one year specifying the rights, terms and conditions of employment not lower than the minimum standards set by laws or regulations.

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“We have received reports about the intrusion and infiltration of foreign drug lords in the country because these criminals found the Philippines a safer haven for their illegal drug activities,” Rodriguez said. Rodriguez also expressed the alarm over the reported presence of international drug rings in his doorsteps in Misamis Oriental and the government appears to be helpless about stopping them. T h e l aw m a ke r a l s o noted that 70 percent of the inmates in the city jail at the Lumbia Rehabilitation Center here are facing charges with illegal drugs. He said that the drug menace in the country is rising that the unscrupulous drug lords appeared to have infiltrated and exploited the country’s law enforcement agencies. “The death penalty for foreigners found engaged in illegal drug trafficking is the best antidote to make the country illegal drug free,” Rodriguez said. The lawmaker, however, said that the proposed bill remains pending in the Lower House because some lawmakers are hesitant since the Constitution has banned the death penalty in the country. Last week, the regional police command reported that it found 36 cops assigned in various sub-regional offices in Northern Mindanao positive of drugs. The regional police command also reported that of the 86 suspects rounded up in various police operation last week of the month of May were into illegal drugs. EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED TERESITA PACTOLERIN DUMAGAT Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late TERESITA PACTOLERIN DUMAGAT, who died intestate on May 26, 2011 and who died leaving a real property located at Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City covered by TCT No. T-41490. Containing an area of 443 square meters more or less, which parcel of land is herein particularly described as follows to wit; Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-41490, “A parcel of land with TCT No. T-41490 situated at Barrio Bonbon, City of Cagayan de Oro. Containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED FORTY THREE (443 SQUARE METERS, more or less, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED TERESITA PACTOLERIN DUMAGAT, made and executed by and among; 1. ARNULFO DUMAGAT, Filipino, of legal age, widow and a resident of Malolos Barili, Cebu City, represented by Remie D. Oliver, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of 47B Yacapin St., Cagayan de Oro City, evidence by Special Power of Attorney duly notarized by Atty. Noel

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Barry Trinidad, marketing manager for BellaVita Land Corporation. Trinidad said: “With BellaVita, you can now fulfill your dream of having your own home for your family.” In a statement, the real estate company said it aims to give every Cagayanons a shot at having a home they can call their own. Instead of renting or living with relatives, families get the chance to invest for their own property for as low as their usual monthly rent, it said. BellaVita’s developments are all nestled in a peaceful and safe community, beautifully and practically designed and will provide reliable performance over time. “We ensure that the living experience in BellaVita is very comfortable. Families who used to live with extended family members will now have the privacy they have always wanted,” Trinidad said. BellaVita in Cagayan de Oro City is a horizontal development located at Baragay Indahag, which is just six kilometers away from town proper. It is a perfect mix of affordability and quality. According to Trinidad, BellaVita Cagayan de Oro City takes pride of its prime and strategic location, giving its residents more opportunities in life. Likewise, it is also near to major commercial and business establishments and different mode of transportations and is flood-free. “What’s great with BellaVita other than affordability and quality homes is its prime and floodfree location. You really don’t have to go far for work or school because major establishments are just around the corner. It is also advisable to raise a family since we ensure that our neighborhood is very family-friendly. And of course, your safety is our utmost priority,” said Trinidad. G. Bacal under Doc. No. 489; Page No. 98; Book No. XXI; Series of 2014, 2. SHEENA P. DUMAGAT, Filipino, of legal age, single and a resident of 2101 2nd Avenue SW Apartment B. Minot North Dakota, U.S.A 58701, represented by Remie D. Oliver, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of 47B Yacapin St., Cagayan de Oro City, evidence by Special Power of Attorney duly notarized by Atty. Noel G. Bacal under Doc. No. 489; Page No. 98; Book No. XXI; Series of 2014; TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION LOT 22315-E-7-B, containing an area of 221 sq. meters more or less. 3. KENNETH IAN P. DUMAGAT, Filipino, of legal age and a resident of Barangay Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City, represented by Remie D. Oliver, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of 47B Yacapin St., Cagayan de Oro City, evidence by Special Power of Attorney duly notarized by Atty. Noel G. Bacal under Doc. No. 489; Page No. 98; Book No. XXI; Series of 2014, TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION LOT 22315-E-7-A, containing an area of 222 sq. meters more or less, hereafter referred to as the HEIRS. As per Doc. No. 92; Page No. 19; Book No. XXI; Series of 2014; under Notary Public of ATTY. NOEL G. BACAL. MDN: JUNE 22, 29 & JULY 6, 2015

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Honda Car Dealership to Open Soon in Zamboanga HONDA Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is set to open a new full service dealership in Zamboanga by the 4th quarter of 2015. Honda Cars Zamboanga (HCZM) will be located in Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Avenue, Camino Nuevo, Zamboanga City. Strategically located just across KCC Mall and nearby commercial areas, Honda brings its products and services closer and accessible to residents of Zamboanga and nearby towns and cities. HCZM, with

Online Study Reveals Philippines’ Booming Auto Market AS far as expressing interest to buy new cars is concerned, Asia emerged as the strongest market, according to Carmudi’s white paper “The Booming Automotive Industry in Emerging Markets”. Accordint to the report, purchase intent is strongest in Asia, where 65-percent of respondents say they will buy new in the next two years, compared with 7-percent who plan to buy used cars. The ﬁ ndings in this report are the result of quantitative surveys conducted online with both car buyers and car dealers across Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America, and indepth interviews

with industry inﬂuencers across the world. Subir Lohani, managing director of Carmudi Philippines, said, “The immense growth of global e-commerce has led to the boom of automobile purchase. Developing economies in Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia emerged as the most solid market base and fastest regional growth since 2011surpassing the more mature markets such as the U.S., U.K., Japan, and Western Europe.” “The potential is enormous as e-commerce sales are expected to grow by 20.1-percent in 2015, reaching up to $1.5 trillion,” adds Lohani.

its approximately 1,800 square meter land area, will offer Honda’s latest product line-up and complete vehicle service facilities for general repair, preventive maintenance and bodyand-paint. HCPI and HCZM partnership was sealed last May 22, 2015 with the presence of HCPI President and General Manager, Toshio Kuwahara, and HCZM principals Anthony N. Cheng and Bryna Gayle T. Lim. HCZM will be headed by Mr. Yee Siu T. Lim.

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Suzuki Raider R 150 DO you subscribe to the idea; “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”? Well, Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) most certainly does. Case in point: the Suzuki Raider R 150. Even after releasing a number of more modern, fuel-injected models in the market, SPH has retained the R 150 in their product line-up...and why not? Since its debut in 2004, the R 150’s dominance in the Sport Underbone segment has remained unchallenged. I decided to spend a couple of weeks of saddle time on the so-called “king of underbones” to discover what the fuss is all about. The R 150 is powered by an oil-cooled 147.3 cc twin-cam mill which produces 11.5 kw @ 9500 and 12.4 nm @ 8500. You will fi nd that such fi gures will get you from point A to point B with a big grin on your face. I found myself taking the longer route to the office and the frequent trips to my favorite neighborhood cafe were for the thrill of riding as much as for the enjoyment of their refreshing halo-halo. Working through the six gears was made easy by the shift indicator light on the instrument panel. It has low and high settings in which the former prompts the rider to shift earlier for fuel economy while the latter is tuned at higher RPM to maximize performance. Personally, I prefer to use the “shift by ear” method and this was further encouraged by the R 150’s beautiful exhaust note. That, and the manual clutch system offer a more mechanical feel that made riding more engaging. Handling is light and precise; slicing through urban traffic was virtually effortless. Stopping is as equally easy with front and rear hydraulic disc brakes. At a P 94,900 price tag, you can choose from a wide range of commuter underbones in the market that will offer ad-

ditional features like fuel-injection, liquid cooling or even an integrated sound system. The Raider R 150, however, is all about the enjoyment of riding in its simplest form. In more than a decade of existence, it still gives the best-in-class performance beﬁtting of its moniker. So indeed, long live the king!t

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