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By BONG D. FABE, Editor-at-large

CAGAYAN de Oro City--The bishop of Cagayan de Oro on March 24 welcomed with open arms “a man of peace” to the City of Golden Friendship. See FULL STORY, page A5

Murder complaint against Swiss national dismissed SURIGAO City--The City Prosecution Office here has dismissed for lack of evidence a complaint for murder filed against a Swiss national who allegedly killed his best friend, also a Swiss national, in October last year. “There is a lack of evidence, motive and circumstantial evidence sufficient to charge the respondent with homicide much less murder; the circumstantial evidence submitted by the

complainant could not link the respondent to the crime,” the four-page resolution penned by Maria Kristhina V. Paat-Salumbides, assistant prosecutor and Manuel N. Tesiorna, Jr., city prosecutor, said of the complaint filed against Swiss national Arnauld Mcfly. Mcfly, also known as “John Lennon” and“Arnauld Olivier Juvet” expressed jubilation over the dismissal Archbishop Antonio Ledesma (right) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal (second from right) join other religious leaders in an ecumenical prayer yesterday afternoon after Iqbal paid a of charges. See murder, page A11

courtesy call on the Catholic cleric.

‘Rufus’ sought probe on MILF build up in IGN City By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor

Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez, fifth from left, moves for the approval of the House Bill that would elevate the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) into the University of Science and Technology of the Philippines (USTP) during the meeting of committee members of the Committee of Higher Education in the House of Representatives. Rodriguez, the principal author of the proposed Bill, moved for the approval of the bill following the conduct of numerous public hearings about the issue. KD.

CAGAYAN de Oro City -A lawmaker on Wednesday has demanded an immediate probe on reports that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is building up its military arm in a new military camp in Iligan City. Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, head of the House Committee that reviews the Bangsamoro Basic Law

(BBL), said that it is a cause of alarm if, indeed, the MILF has established a military camp in Rogongon, an outskirt farming village Northeast of Iligan City. The MILF military camp in Rogongon is reportedly equipped with bunkers, obstacle course, and target practice range, he said. “I am asking Gen. Gregorio Catapang, commanding general of the Armed Forces

of the Philippines (AFP), to conduct an investigation of the report,” Rodriguez said. He said that the AFP should demolish the MILF camp because it is a violation of the initial peace accord where the MILF agreed to withhold all military activities, including expansion and movement of its troops. Rodriguez said that the establishment of the MILF See sought, page A11

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5 killed in Iligan City shooting CAGAYAN de Oro City -Five killed, 3 females and 2 males, in a shooting incident believed to be drug fallout, in Iligan City, 88 kilometers west of here, Wednesday morning, a report reaching here said. Pol. Sr. Supt. Graciano Mijares, head of the regional intelligence unit here, said that the shooting occurred See shooting, page A11

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Mayor Duterte is guest of honor and speaker today at Bohol Institute of Technology grad rites

avao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will be in Tagbilaran City tomorrow, Thursday as commencement speaker of the Bohol Institute of Technology (BIT).

Duterte has captured national attention when he surged to a tie for third place with former President and now Manila Mayor Erap Estrada in the recent Pulse Asia survey for possible presidential candidates in 2016. Duterte has continued to refuse calls for him to run but his rising numbers show more and more Filipinos want him to vie for the presidency in 2016. The mayor will be met by well-wishers at the Tagbilaran airport including the Saligumba clan of Barangay Bool. Expected to

lead the welcoming party is Maribojoc Mayor Leoncio Evasco, a long-time Duterte political lieutenant who served in various capacities until he resigned to run for mayor in 2007. Bool Barangay Capt. Nestor Mendez revealed that Saligumba clan oldtimers recalled that the Davao mayor stayed briefly in Barangay Bool when his parents were on the way to Davao. Duterte will speak during the joint BIT commencement exercises for all four Bohol campuses. Board Member Dionisio Balite,

BIT president emeritus, invited Duterte to speak in Thursday’s commencement exercises. The mayor is slated to pay a courtesy call on Mayor John Geesnell Yap II. He will also address a press conference hosted by the Bohol Tri-Media Association at the Bohol Tropics Hotel. This will be Duterte’s first trip to Bohol after he visited the province to distribute financial assistance to 25 towns and Tagbilaran City victimized by the Oct. 15, 2013 earthquake. The 25 towns include Alburquerque, Alicia, Antequera, Balilihan, Batuan, Bilar, Buenavista, Calape, Carmen, Catigbian, Corella, Duero, Getafe, Guindulman, Inabanga, Jagna, Loay, Loboc, Loon,

Panglao, Sierra-Bullones, Sikatuna, Tubigon, Ubay, Maribojoc and Tagbilaran City. Except for Maribojoc which got P1 million, the 25 other local government units received P500,000 each. The mayor’s daughter, ex-Mayor Sarah DuterteCarpio, also personally visited Bohol in the aftermath of the devastating quake to provide assistance. Like all their trips to calamity-stricken areas, the Dutertes’ visits to Bohol were low-key and deliberately unpublicized. Duterte also did not bring media around when he was the first mayor to reach Tacloban after Yolanda, in a caravan bringing relief goods all the way from Davao City.

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Duterte sends message of condolence to family of Singaporean leader DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte has joined world leaders in extending condolences to the government and family of Singaporean founding leader Lee Kuan Yew, who passed away on Monday from a lingering illness. “I know that no words can assuage the grief that must be yours today for the loss of a great man who guided Singapore through its most challenging times. But we can comfort ourselves with the thought that his life was a life well spent for country and people,” Duterte said in a letter he signed on Monday night at Grand Men Seng Hotel. Duterte cited in his letter, which was sent through Mr. Scot Loh, the Charge d’ Affairs of Singapore Embassy in the Philippines, that the passing of Lee is not only Singapore’s loss but the world's as well. “The officials of Davao City, its people and I, pray for the eternal repose of his soul,” Duterte said. On March 17, 1995 when Lee was Senior Minister Adviser, Duterte led the burning of a replica of the Singaporean flag during an indignation rally against the execution of Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)

Flor Contemplacion. The Singaporean government filed a formal diplomatic protest over the incident. Duterte strongly supported that indignation rally organized by members of the Davao media, as a show of his concern on the plight of the OFWs. Until now, the mayor has always expressed his wish that all Filipinos abroad are treated well just as Filipinos treat well foreigners visiting the Philippines. But that was already part of history. Peter Laviña, a former city councilor and chief of staff of Duterte said the mayor made efforts later to mend relations with Singapore. Davao even successfully hosted the ASEAN Tourism Forum in 2006 with fond memories for the Singaporean delegation, Laviña recalled. Laviña said Duterte is genuinely concerned about the plight of OFWs. Many families and relatives of OFWs in distress would know this as the mayor readily lends assistance, particularly in cases of abuses and injustices against our modern day heroes. (PNA)

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Congress’ Mamasapano probe Secretary Ochoa cannot answer questions. For the Filipino people’s interest Pres. Benigno Simeon Aquino III should attend the probe. This was the terse statement of Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares yesterday as he called on Pnoy to attend the resumption of the House investigation on the Mamasapano incident on April 7-8. There is sense to Colmenares’ challenge that if the president truly wants the whole truth to come out then Aquino should attend and tell all that he knows about the Mamasapano incident. Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa attending on the president’s stead is an unreasonable excuse. If Aquino believes that he still has the trust of the silent majority of the people, then there is nothing to fear in giving in to the Lower House invitation. Pres. Aquino’s involvement, knowledge and actions before, during and after the operation are all that will be asked, “and these cannot simply be briefed to Sec. Ochoa.” Noynoy Aquino owes it to the Filipino people, to personally make the explanations on the incident. A Congressional probe without Pres. Aquino’s attendance would be incomplete. It would just be similar to the Board of Inquiry (BOI) and the Senate investigations which may further enrage the nation more.

“Pres. Aquino himself complained that the Board of Inquiry (BOI) and the Senate investigations did not get his side on the Mamasapano fiasco and they did not even formally invite him. Now is the time for him to attend the House hearing and finally surface the whole truth. The president owes it to the nation to answer the lingering questions on the incident,” Colmenares said. However, there are many inconsistencies on the Mamasapano incident that only Pres. Aquino can answer. Such as, Pres. Aquino’s approval of Oplan Exodus; the problem of coordination between the SAF-PNP, AFP and between the departments; the involvement of suspended PNP Chief Alan Purisima; the issue of Pres. Aquino’s command responsibility; the alleged involvement of the US; and the issue of AFP assistance to the SAF commandos. If Aquino would attend the House hearing , he can explain his side and tell the whole truth. Majority of the Filipino people are not satisfied with his answers and handling of the Mamasapano incident according to some lawmakers. Thus, the Congressional probe would be the best venue to answer the people. If PNoy declines the invitation, it would be a very negative factor to his credibility.

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Is the MILF preparing for war amid peace talk?

The discovery of the training camp of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in the farming village of Rogongon, an outskirt village of Iligan City, shows only the questionable intention of the MILF. There is now the common opinion that the MILF is playing tricks with the government. There are insinuations that the MILF is using the “Framework Agreement” as a camouflage to emasculate its killing machine albeit surreptitiously. Even Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, the illustrious Congressman from Cagayan De Oro City who is actively campaigning for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), could not but express doubt on the motive of the

MILF. While Rodriguez is defending the BBL as the only way to attain lasting peace in Mindanao, the actual events occurring in Mindanao proved otherwise. Rodriguez expressed the alarm on the discovery of the MILF training camp in Rogongon, an outskirt village southeast of Iligan City. Unknown to many – even to the new generation of the Iliganons, Rogongon is the original “Pueblo” (settlement) of the Spanish government in the Lanao area in the 1600s era. The word Iligan means fortress of defense and many believed that the Rogongon was the city’s original Spanish fortress. I have gone to Rogongon in the early 80s, on

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invitation of the late Iligan City Mayor Gregorio Lluch. Rogongon is located in the tri-boundaries of Iligan City, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental and Lanao Del Norte. At the height of the Moro rebellion lead by the Moro National Liberation Front

(MNLF) in the 70s, there was reportedly an unwritten agreement declaring Rogongon as “free zone” among armed groups between the government troopers and the Moro rebels. In other words, Rogongon was one was of the safest places of the strifetorn Northern Mindanao at that time because the armed groups reportedly observed “ceasefire” whenever they are in Rogongon. The inhabitants of Rogongon are a mixture of Higaonons, Maranaos, and other tribal groups who lived in harmony with each other while freely exercising their peculiar tribal tradition and cultures. I was struck with disSee diaz, page A11

“Never having to say I’m sorry” “Never having to say I’m sorry” is a title, by the way, of an old favorite song. That reminds me of this growing call for the president to say “I’m sorry” for Mamasapano. If you ask me, I do not think President Aquino will say “I’m sorry” in spite of this clamor. And in spite of the fact that the illustrious members of the so-called Hyatt 10 group now surround him in his Cabinet. If we recall, the Hyatt 10 were the ones who prevailed upon former President Arroyo to say “I’m sorry” for the Garcillano issue. I know this because I sat in the Arroyo cabinet when the issue was discussed. The president herself intentionally skipped

Advocacy Mindanao

Jess Dureza attending that session day to allow the whole cabinet to freely and openly discuss the pros and cons. We were deeply divided. Majority did not agree for PGMA to say “I’m sorry”. But one faction with Secretaries Dinky Soliman, Ging Deles, and

Cesar Purisima as leaders argued that the president must apologize openly to the nation to save her government. When PGMA did what they advised her to do, the next thing they did was treacherously abandon her. They resigned en masse from the Cabinet, wrongly believing that her government would then collapse. That’s all behind us now. Coincidentally (or by stroke of fate), they are all now cozily seated in the Aquino cabinet. Question: are they also similarly advising P-noy to say “i’m sorry”? My unsolicited advise to President Aquino: don’t listen to them Mr. President. Look what they did to the former president! And yes,

Daily Inspiration Unfading Beauty

“You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.” 1 Peter 3:4

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We spend a lot of time focusing on our outward appearance such as perfecting our hairstyle, improving our physique, selecting the right clothes. In all, a lot of

it’s a bit too late in the day to apologize. That would have been done on Day One. ****** CAB STILL STANDS --- I heard the MILF leadership got together recently in Camp Darapanan and discussed the “worst case scenario” of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). Good move. It is expected that if the BBL is not approved by Congress or if it is so “mutilated” that it will not be acceptable to the MILF, the signed and sealed Comprehensive Agreement for the Bangsamoro (CAB) , including the earlier Framework Agreement for the Bangsamoro (FAB) will still stand and remain and will See dureza, page A11

thought goes into creating just the right look. Do we spend the same amount of time cultivating our inner beauty? We know what inner beauty looks like...patience, generosity, peace-loving, fearless, and filled with a silent strength. Are we spending more time worrying about the color of our teeth instead of the kind of words that come out of our mouth? Ultimately our words are a reflection of our heart.

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CAGAYAN de Oro City--The bishop of Cagayan de Oro on March 24 welcomed with open arms “a man of peace” to the City of Golden Friendship.

“Mr. Mohagher Iqbal is coming to our city Cagayan de Oro as a man of peace. As such we are opening our arms to a brother who has stayed the course for peace in Mindanao despite the trials and challenges he continues to face in our common quest for peace,” Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J., D.D., said. Ledesma debunked unfounded allegations and rumors that Iqbal is coming to the city with heavily armed protective retinue. “Mr. Iqbal has visited our city many times in the past. And in all those instances,

he has not brought any armed guards to protect him,” he said. The last time Iqbal, chief peace negotiator of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, was in the city was in 2011. Together with all the members of the MILF peace panel, they were hosted by the peace and development NGO Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc., (BMFI) during a public forum on the peace process. At that time, a dinner in their honor was tendered by then Misamis Oriental governor Oscar Moreno and vice governor Norris Babiera.

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Not a single armed guard was with the MILF peace panel during that 2011 visit here. Iqbal, along with his counterpart in the government side, Professor Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, will be conferred the prestigious Fr. William F Masterson, S.J., Award for their contributions to social development during the 76th Xavier University Convocation tomorrow (March 26). Ledesma said that he is meeting with Iqbal in a “Conversation for Peace” to continue what the Mindanao bishops had started in Davao City in 2014. He was referring to the rare meeting of bishops with the MILF peace panel last year during which they engaged in a conversation “to look for a continuous effort for a reconciled diversity” in Mindanao. Ledesma also said he is planning of a “Conversation” with Iqbal together with members and partners of the Tulay Kalinaw Mindanaw (Tulay KAMI) to take advantage of his rare presence in the city in an effort to secure the MILF’s commitment to the peace process. “We are planning to meet with him in a conversation with peace advocates on how we can work together to continue our push for peace in Mindanao,” he said. Ledesma, together with the Archdiocese of Cagayan See welcomes, page A11

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APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for approval of extension of validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cagayan de Oro Cityto Malitbog Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 1, 2015, 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 23rd day of March, 2015.

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Move to declare hydro plants as GOCC under Phl gov’t now in Senate

AMBOANGA City -Mayor Beng Climaco revealed during the Regional Development Council (RDC-9) meeting yesterday that the move to declare hydro power plants as government-owned and controlled corporation under the Philippine government is now with the Senate. Secretary Lou Antonio of the Mindanao Development Authority (MINDA) is aggressively pursuing the move, which Climaco initiated during her stint as House Deputy Speaker of Mindanao two years ago. Climaco said this is a welcome development, as declaring the hydro plants as GOCCs under the Philippine government would be one of the measures that will protect the interest of Mindanao people if and when the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) will be enacted into law. “When I was in Congress we had the energy Summit in Davao and out of that I proposed that we do not declare hydro complexes private and so I filed a bill in Congress

to turn it into a GOCC,” the mayor informed the RDC-9 members during the 2nd batch 2016 budget review and consultation at Lantaka Hotel. “Allow me to inform you that Sec. Lou Antonino is already working in the Senate to ensure that GOCC will be under the government of the Republic of the Philippines, why? Because if and when the BBL will be approved, we will not lose track of these very precious hydro complexes.” Based on studies, Climaco said, huge income can be generated out of the operation of the hydro plants which are the main source of power in Mindanao. However, the management of these facilities should be maintained with the national government and not with any entity. Given the proper set up, these complexes can be repaired, operated, maintained and improved by the government, she stressed. “Imagine, for more than 32 years already, the plants have not been rehabilitated. This is the contribution that we have and I am sure that Cong. {Lilia} Nuño and

Mayor Beng Climaco addresses members of the Regional Development Council (RDC-9) during the 2016 budget review and consultation at a local hotel Tuesday. With the mayor at the presidential table are District II Cong. Lilia Nuño and NEDA-9 Director and presiding officer Socorro Ramos. JOEY BAUTISTA

other representatives will support us. Let us support this declaration of the hydro complexes as GOCC under the Philippine government and not under an autonomous entity because these are our precious resources,”

the mayor added. Pres ent dur ing t he RDC-9 meeting was Cong. Nuño, some local government officials, regional directors, NGO partners and other members. The meeting was presided by

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National Economic Development Authority-9 director Socorro Ramos. Mayor Climaco also in her message, hinted the need for a review of the contract entered into by the Zamboanga City Electric

Cooperative (ZAMCELCO) with the coal-fired power plant signed two years ago as well as a review of the situation of the fishery as well as agricultural sector in the light of the long dry spell. (Sheila Covarrubias)

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HOPE helps farmers retrieve dignity through self-reliance

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AN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur – Gone are the days when farmers are despised for their dependence on doleouts from the government for their needs.

In San Francisco town here, farmers have learned to become self-reliant. Thanks to the efforts of the Hugpong sa Organikong Pagpang-uma ug Edukasyon

(HOPE), an organization of farmers who are practicing and advocating organic farming. The group was organized in 2012 during a Farmers

Murder complaint vs Swiss national dismissed SURIGAO CITY -- The City Prosecution Office here has dismissed for lack of evidence a complaint for murder filed against a Swiss national known by his alias “John Lennon” for allegedly killing his best friend, also a Swiss national, in October last year. “There is a lack of evidence, motive and circumstantial evidence sufficient to charge the respondent with homicide much less murder; the circumstantial evidence submitted by the complainant could not link the respondent to the crime,” the fourpage resolution penned by Maria Kristhina V. Paat-Salumbides, assistant prosecutor and Manuel N. Tesiorna, Jr., city prosecutor, said of the complaint filed against Swiss national Arnauld Mcfly. Mcfly, also known as “John Lennon” and“Arnauld Olivier Juvet” expressed jubilation over the dismissal of charges. “I know the truth shall always prevail and I’m innocent of the crime,” Mcfly told MindaNews yesterday over Facebook. Mcfly was accused by

Field School (FFS) for rice farmers organized by the San Francisco Municipal Agriculture Office. The participants were taught organic farming technologies. The farmers then formed HOPE aimed at educating other soil tillers on the benefits of organic agriculture and encouraging them to shift to organic farming. According to HOPE Adviser Faith Aurora Dicang,

trainings were conducted in the municipality and neighboring towns as well. “Farmers felt they could relate with our speakers because they were practicing farmers so they knew what they were talking about,” Dicang said. Practicing what they preach, the group is now producing and selling vinegar and organic concoctions for additional income. Every three months, HOPE

members produce an average of 200 liters of oriental herbal nutrients, calcium phosphate, indigenous micro organism and fish amino acid. They also ventured into organic vegetable and organic rice production. HOPE was recipient to various assistance from the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 13 such as a shredder tractor and a thresher for its organic

farming endeavors. “We are happy to see the change in the attitude of the farmers because we feel that we have achieved our goal,” Dicang said. For the group’s next plan, it is now pushing for the establishment of an organic trading center in the municipality for the farmers to sell their products and encourage others to make organic farming a way of life.

Team Capitol benchmarks Thailand's agricultural innovations SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte– The team capitol of the province together with Governor Sol Matugas journeyed for an international study and technology workshop and learn the best practices on Effective Micro-organisms Technology at the Kyusei Nature Farming Center in Sarabauri, Thailand from March 15 to 20, this year. The province of Surigao del Norte officially represents the Philippine Delegation in the prestigious international workshop and study tour which gave more meaning and life on world-class, ultramodern and state-of-the art agricultural innovations. This remarkable development harmonized the International Innovative Craft Fair 2015 wherein beautifully grown and uniquely propagated agricultural products were nicely presented and delightfully put together on display. This would complement with the sincere desire of the lady governor to apply the landmark, historic and lifesaving action plans on how to set an example, light the way and make sure that the drinks, fruits, veggies, and food that are being prepared

early on from the Costales Nature Farm in Majayahay, Laguna through the province’s flagship advocacy dubbed “Marajaw Agrikultura and Marajaw Pananom (Good Agriculture and Good Farming).” The team capitol who joined with the governor were board member Margarito Longos, Provincial Planning Coordinator Ivonnie B. Dumadag, Provincial Agriculturist Rebecca Bagnol, and Dr. Elvira Egay, among others. (SDR/John Glenn A. Platil, PIC-Surigao del Norte/ PIA-Surigao del Norte)

on the table are generally organic. It can be recalled that Governor Matugas expressed

her intent "to replicate the modern techniques and highly developed courses of action" which she gained

Republic of the Philippines BUTUAN CITY WATER DISTRICT Gov. Jose A. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City Tel. Nos. (085) 342-3145/3416373 (Bayantel) (085) 225-2232 (Cruztelco) (085) 815-9904 (Philcom) INVITATION TO BID FOR THE SALE OF UNSERVICEABLE WATER METERS WITH INSERTS (REBIDDING) The Butuan City Water District (BCWD) through its Disposal Committee will conduct a public bidding for the sale of the following: ITEM NO.

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UNSERVICEABLE WATER METERS 18,257 KILOS WITH INSERTS Approved Appraised Value: Two Million Five Hundred Fifty Five Thousand and Nine Hundred Eighty Pesos (Php 2,555,980.00) 1

REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF BID FORMS: The Bid Document shall be issued to bidders upon presentation of a valid Identification Card with picture (such as Company I.D., Driver’s License, Passport, etc.) and payment of a non-refundable bidding fee of Php1,000.00. For purpose of clarification, the Disposal Committee will conduct a Pre-bidding Conference on March 23, 2015, 10:00 AM (BCWD TIME) at the BCWD Training Hall, Gov. J. A. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City. Sealed bids in the prescribed bid form shall be received until 10:00 AM (BCWD TIME) of March 30, 2015 at the BCWD Training Hall, Gov. J. A. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City and thereafter the bid shall be opened in the presence of the Bidder’s representative. ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN TWO (2) ENVELOPES: The FIRST ENVELOPE shall contain the following: 1. Bidder’s Pre – Qualification Statement 2. Current Mayor’s permit (2015) issued by the City or Municipality where the principal place of business of the prospective bidder is located. 3. Latest Income and Business Tax returns (for the last 6 months). 4. Bond Deposit in the form of Cash and/or Manager/Cashier’s Check equivalent to at least ten percent (10%) of the total bid proposal. 5. Omnibus Sworn Statement The SECOND ENVELOPE shall contain the three (3) copies of the Official Bid Form provided. Bidders non-compliant with the requirements in the first envelope shall be automatically disqualified and corresponding bid (2nd envelope) shall be immediately returned to the Bidder. The Eligibility Check/Screening as well as the Preliminary Examination of Bids shall use non-discretionary “pass/fail” criteria. Post-qualification of the highest calculated bid shall be conducted. Issuance of Bid Forms will start on March 16 – 30, 2015, during office hours, c/o Ms. Valentine Mercy S. Morales, Disposal Committee Secretariat, at the General Services Division, BCWD Administration Building, The Butuan City Water District reserves the right to reject any or all the bids, waive any required formality and accept the offer most advantageous to the government. The Butuan City Water District likewise assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify bidders for any expenses incurred in the preparation of the bid. EMMANUEL L. ESTIMOS(SGD) Chairperson Disposal Committee BUTUAN CITY WATER DISTRICT Gov. J. A. Rosales Avenue Butuan City, 8000 Tel. No.: 342-3145 (local 124) Fax No.: 341-4298

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH WAIVER Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late MANUEL L. LUSTADO, who died on April 10, 2009 at Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City, left a certain parcel of land more particularly described, to wit; “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 19276-B, Psd10-021293, being a portion of Lot 19276, Cad-369-D, Cagayan Cadastre Extension), situated in the Barrio of Agusan, City of Cagayan de Oro. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE (175) SQUARE METERS, more or less and embraced in TCT No. T-98527, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH WAIVER, made and entered into by and among; MARCIANA I. LUSTADO, widow, MELALUNA L. MADULA, married and MANUEL I. LUSTADO JR., married, all of legal ages, Filipinos and residents of Cagayan de Oro City, herein-referred to as the HEIRS. That we, MARCIANA I. LUSTADO and MELALUNA L. MADULA, the HEIR WAIVOR, do hereby waive renounce and relinquish as by these presents have WAIVED, RENOUNCED AND RELINQUISHED, all our rights of ownership, participation and interest over the herein-above described parcel of land unto and in favor of MANUEL I. LUSTADO JR., the HEIR-WAIVEE, married to Lynda Marie G. Lustado. As per Doc. No. 21; Page No. 5; Book No. 118; Series of 2014; under Notary Public of ATTY. EMMANUEL A. AKUT. MDN: MARCH 12, 19 & 26, 2015

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Norte Municipality of Buenavista NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JANICE LARIBA KUIZON has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of JANICE LARIBA KUIZON at Buenavista, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are Benjamin Kuizon and Virgie Lariba. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 09 April 2015. (SGD.) TERESITA K. VALDEHUEZA Municipal Civil Registrar www.mindanaodailynews.com

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

Case No;2015-10-604 2009-10-1832

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ROGELIO A. BARCELONA CASE NO.2015-10-596 Applicant/s 2010-10-513

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APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s)request authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Carmen Market –Talakag Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 1, 2015, 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 23RD day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market –Apovel –Bulua Terminal(all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application/petitionshall be considered by this Board on April 10, 2015, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/thier evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies) opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file hi/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless the Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 23RD day of March,2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Mar 26, 2015

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

Case No; 2015-10-597 2011-10-218 2010-10-1921 2010-10-949

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For extension of validity of certificate of public convenience with consolidation of cases to operate PUJ service on the line;Magsaysay –Gingoog City Balingoan and vice versa with the use of three(3)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 10, 2015, 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 23RD day of March, 2015. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Mar 26, 2015

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Lazada Group is investing heavily to develop its infrastructure. The company now has eight warehouses and a dedicated Lazada Express last mile delivery fleet with 50 hubs covering 80 cities. In addition, Lazada Group has partnered with 60 express transport and courier companies across the region to provide customers with quick and reliable delivery. “We are delighted to be celebrating our third year of rapid growth this month. Looking ahead, Lazada will continue to focus on increasing its assortment range, expand our logistics infrastructure and payment solutions to further enhance the effortless shopping experience for our customers,” says Inanc Balci, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lazada Philippines. Lazada.com.ph has been growing in line with the group and received 18 million visits in December 2014. By continuing to focus on developing the marketplace platform to support brands and merchants, the company reached more than 1,600 sellers by the end February 2015, who were supported by 1500 employees.

Following the success of the Online Revolution campaign last 2014 and the Mobile Power Sale last February 2015, consumers can expect more from the upcoming birthday sales from 24 to 26 March. Simply log on to www.lazada.com.ph and on the Lazada Mobile App to get a chance to be part of the biggest birthday extravaganza from Lazada. com.ph. Are you curious of what to expect during the 3-Day Birthday Shopping Extravaganza? Here are some hints: • 3 Days of Flash Deals on exciting products from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM; • Announcement of Discount Vouchers for the Night Shoppers (12:01 AM – 7:59 PM); • Best-selling Items marked at its best prices; • Fun contests and games on the Lazada PH Facebook Fanpage; • Hot discounts and bundles available on the Lazada Mobile App Inanc Balci added, “We thank our customers for their support and hope they will enjoy the birthday sale promotions as part of Lazada’s anniversary celebration.”

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

JOEY CONDES Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-608 2010-10-1201

RICKY C. CALIMPAS Applicant/s

Case No; 2015-10-609 2009-10-2241A

IMELDA B. AGBAYANI Case No; 2015-10-610 Applicant/s

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APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority for extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Malaybalay City to Kibawe via San Fernando (Bukidnon) and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 10, 2015, 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 24th day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City to Damulog via Malaybalay City Valencia City Kadingilan and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 10, 2015, 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 24th day of March, 2015.

APPLICANT(s)/Petitioner(s) request authority For Issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT service on the line;within the Province of Bukidnon to any point in the Island of Mindanao and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 10, 2015, 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 24th day of March, 2015.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

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DA-RFO 10 to host first Reg’l Rabies Summit in CDO ang rabis, the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) in coordination with the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and the Department of Health, will hold the first Regional Rabies Summit on March 25-27, 2015 in the City. “With the country aiming for a Rabies-Free Philippines by 2016, there is a need to convene all stakeholders in the prevention and control of the disease to emphasize the urgency of eradicating rabies in the CAGAYAN de Oro City -- Awareness Month with the Aso, sa rabis protektado, region and to formulate In celebration of the Rabies theme: Bakunadong Pusa’t sama-sama nating labanan strategies to achieve this

DepEd programs: Aid for marginalized individuals By Amalia Besueno Arasain ESHT – I Bag-ong Anonang Diut Elementary School Bonifacio West District Division of Misamis Occidental

The offers of being educated are unending. Finishing education has the promises of personal growth, stable job, savings and a lot more. Education is a key for each citizen to be a good contributor to the economy and nation-building. It has always been that. However, due to various reasons including financial instability and poverty that fill the most number of people, it is so sad to think that there are still millions of people who cannot experience sitting and learning in a classroom. Much more, to the offers of being educated in which it should be enjoyed by all, because before having of all those benefits, Education is a right first and foremost. This is the reason why Department of Education, together with its partners in providing free and quality Education for All, has initiated various educational programs to aid the gaps that challenge education system in the Philippines. Examples of these programs are the Greater Opportunities! Education or GO! Education and ‘Abot Alam’ project. GO! Education is a program designed to extend education to those families who cannot afford to send

their children to school. This program is realized through tapping and seeking support and contribution from big organizations that assist education sector, such as Philippines Business for Education, Australian Agency for International Development, United States Agency for International Development and many others. The other one, “Abot Alam” project, is also a program that ease access of education in the country. It is a nationwide campaign that intends to improve the delivery of free and quality education. Moreover, it targets to decrease the number of out-of-school youth up to zero percent on the outset of 2016. It must be tough for most poor Filipinos to send children to school, especially that completing three square meals a day is already difficult to sustain. However, everyone shall just have to participate like promoting the said programs and informing people about it so that these programs will reach those ones that should be reached. In that way, a lot of Filipinos will be given what are set to be theirs: their right for Education and the offers it brings, for them to be productive people of this country.

People’s lifestyle is advancing. It is due to the fact that this world has started embracing the changes brought about by modern technologies. The same to delivery of education. Along with the mindsets that change with time and trends, it should be elevated as well. Modern learning environment should be created. There are factors to consider in creating such kind of environment. First is its physical demeanors. According to New Zealand Ministry of Education, modern learning environment should be

physically open. It adopts the glass walls type. This kind of environment implies the idea of a learning hub which can be shared. The plus side of this is it opens opportunities to fully observe and learn from the teaching of others and be observed in return. Open classrooms are highly encouraged because in this area, inquiries are shared, interventions are devised collaboratively and reflections based on both self and peer observations also leads to a more robust community of practice. Modern learning environment should also be a place where modern gadgets are accessible to provide venue for different activities such as research. Example

their knowledge on human rabies to be discussed by the DOH, and canine rabies to be tackled by BAI. She added that, Local Government Units (LGUs) will be more empowered to implement RA 9482, otherwise known as the Anti-Rabies Act of 2007 in their respective municipalities. At the end of the Summit, participants are expected to craft their own Rabies Control Action Program to be implemented in their respective cities and municipalities and their province, in general.#(Charisse P. Salarda, DA-RAFIS 10)

SM MALLS JOIN EARTH HOUR 2015 On March 28, all SM Supermalls across the Philippines and China will unite with the global community in observance of Earth Hour, a yearly event that aims to raise awareness on climate change. In Mindanao, SM City Cagayan de Oro, SM City Davao, SM City General Santos and SM Lanang Premier, in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines, will be one with the Earth Hour movement, renewing their commitment to meaningful climate solutions. For 60 minutes, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, lights will go out in support of sustainable mall operations and energy consumption. Before the switch-off, a program is slated on Saturday, 7:30 pm at SM City Cagayan de Oro Las Ramblas Open Parking, and at 8:00 pm at SM City Davao Parking C, and SM City General Santos Fountain Court. Various stakeholders from the public and private sectors, socio-civic organizations and residents of nearby communities are expected to join the said celebration with this year’s theme “Change Climate Change.” Earth Hour, a lights-off event that started in Australia in 2007, is recognized as the world’s largest voluntary action for the environment. It has grown to engage more than 162 countries and territories worldwide. In the Philippines, SM Supermalls actively participates in the Earth Hour. Through its corporate social responsibility arm – SM Cares, it has championed the need to mitigate climate change and embarked on projects that push for environmental protection and sustainability. Take action and use #YourPower to change climate change. Join the switch-off at any of the SM malls near you. For more information, check out www.org.ph/earthhour.

Modern: The learning environment of 21st century minds By Mary Amor B. Luceño Master Teacher Dampil Elementary School Lagoglong District

goal,” Dr. Ma. Teresa B. Roa, Regional Focal Person for Rabies of DA-RFO 10 said. The said Summit will be participated by Local Chief Executives, Municipal Agriculturists, Veterinarians, representatives from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Education (DepEd). Dr. Viralou L. Tuquib, Veterinarian II of the Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic L aborator y (RADDL-10) said that it aims to gather stakeholders to educate and deepen

of this is installment of Free Wifi Connection and electronic library in the area, so that anytime, students could access to vast and wide scope of information through the Internet. In this way, learning is not just limited through classroom discussions but students are free to other beneficial ideas. Another example for this is making use of Text2Teach. It is a program of Department of Education which provides educational videos and lesson guides on hard-to-teach concepts and least-learned competencies in subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and Values Education. This program is also a help to teachers in reviewing

slow learners and aid for students who cannot understand lessons that fast. Making use of Learner’s Information System is also one of such venue to modern technologies. This is an online facility that provides easier registration process among students enrolling in public schools. Using such, there is a smooth and organized processing experience among students and parents upon registration. Establishing a modern learning environment is a better way to meet the challenges posted by advancing minds of this generation. This environment should be more than conducive; it should be advanced in a way.

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES LAZARO DEAN AND ROSEMARIE LABORETE,

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LAZARO DEAN AND ROSEMARIE LABORETE, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on September 20,1986 at Olongapo City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Tibanga, Iligan City and Brgy.,Barreto, Olongapo City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more or less ten (10) years already, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on September 20,1986, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on April 17, 2015 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 23rd day of March, 2015. (Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Mar 26, Apr 1 & 9, 2015

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SINCE we are in the middle of Lent and Holy Week is almost there, I’m feeling to write about our own immortality. Catholics and Protestants alike are having this centuries-old debate on whether the Rapture really exists. From a lay point of view, we know what a Rapture looks like at least from the movies. There’s the Left Behind series. The Rapture was also one of the topics explored in FlashForward. It was also in a recent Nicolas Cage movie. Catholics don’t believe in the Rapture, the phenomenon where people just physically disappear

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from Earth and go directly into Paradise. There’s no exact verse in the Bible that explicitly talks about a rapture but that’s just saying that there is no specific verse in the Bible that explicitly talks about purgatory. I’m Catholic and we don’t believe in the Rapture but with all these Facebook news feeds sprouting up about loved ones who died, I’m gonna ask these bold questions: what if the Rapture is not a one-time event? What if it stretches through years and years and those who are deemed fit to go to Paradise first will die early? And those who are left behind on Earth are still

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that we’ve learned in the two-day retreat would be nothing. It’s like that passage in Mark 4 where Christ himself talked about planting the seeds of preaching the Word to the people who embrace it with joy but only in a very short period. They go back to the old lives a few weeks after. In this era, we are bombarded with too much social media. Sometimes we need to insert reading Bible reflections everyday. Sometimes we need to click the remote to EWTN, CBC, Hope TV or INC TV. Just like Star Movies and Myx, those stations don’t sign off. They’re

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are just pilgrims here on Earth and our ultimate destination is Paradise. Lent is indeed a time to pause, to reflect on one’s immortality and the role that he or she has done in this earthly world. But Holy Week recollections and even two-day retreats are nothing if we practically forget after Easter ever ything that we’ve learned, if we go back sniffing cocaine, if we go back on one-night stands after partying at (insert brand name here), if we go back looking for kickbacks from people’s money, if we go back wasting our hard-earned money on mahjong. All the things

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Special Gospel of the day: Mark 8:110”In those days, when there was again a large crowd and they had nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples and said to them, “I feel compassion for the people because they have remained with Me now three days and have nothing to eat. “If I send them away hungry to their homes, they will faint on the way; and some of them have come from a great distance.” And His disciples answered Him, “Where will anyone be able to find enough bread here in this desolate place to satisfy these people?” And He was asking them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven.” And He directed the people to sit down on the ground; and taking the seven loaves, He gave thanks and broke them, and started giving them to His disciples to serve to them, and they served them to the people: Prove your love to God and he will do what is right for your life. Seek him first everyday and do not give up your interest to

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him. Matthew 6:33” But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. This is my realization of this gospel, if you have nothing to do anymore for your life and only God is your last recourse, he will rescue you and do the rest for your sake. Imagine, the people could not do anything except their trust to Jesus and believing that Jesus will not forsake them. Believe in God that in the last minute of your situation, he will come to do something better for your life. Remember this, God moves in many surprises: Printing paid by: Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan – Cagayan De Oro: My new number: 09187148435: God loves you!!!

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belief when informed that Rogongon was the original fortress of Iligan City until I observed cobbled stones laid on the village main pathways. The Spaniards were known to lay cobbled stones made of corals on their settlements in the past. Along the way, one could see majestic waterfalls that feed theMandulog River in the city’s Northeastern district. The tribal houses in Rogongon display the traditional Bangkaw (lance), a weapon used by the natives to haunt games. Being a neutral ground, the report that the MILF has put up a training camp in Rogongon could be true. The fact that the area is not an object of future attacks, the MILF thinks that the establishment of a training camp in the area would be safer. With the plummeting trust ratings of the MILF, the establishment of a military camp in Rogongon at the height of the Mamapasano tragedy, could be interpreted as malicious and offensive. If the report is true, the MILF action certainly adds insult to injury which would compel Congress to scrap the passage of the BBL. -0react: crisguardian@yahoo. com

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continue to be binding between the government and the MILF. Unless of course someone brings the issue of the CAB to the Supreme Court and it is declared unconstitutional. But the fact is, the BBL is only an implementing mechanism of the peace agreement and whatever happens to the BBL will not affect the CAB. WAIT FOR BETTER TIMES --- I am of the view that if the conditions today are not conducive to pass an acceptable BBL, it may be best to wait for better times and not force the issue now, lest the consequence may be dire and irreversible. My impression is that there is a clear indication that the MILF leadership will walk the proverbial extra mile for peace. Yes, there will be factions or elements in the MILF who will disengage from the mainstream and resort to other means -- violent or otherwise. We must expect this to happen as we all know and have seen by our very own eyes how Mamasapano exposed the realities on the ground. Nonetheless, given MILF Chairman Kagi Murad’s unflinching commitment to peace ( I know whereof I speak as I have dealt with him personally for 3 years, both of us as chief negotiators), things will not be that inscrutable as many predict. Having said that, it may be best that Kagi Murad exercise more leadership than what we have observed before. Given all this, it may be best for the “war mongers” on our side to take a cue from this. Then

things may ease up a bit. But bottom line is: let’s all be patient. There is always a way. Maybe not now but later. ***** BLACKMAIL -- Those who threaten the public by saying that the alternative to a “no BBL” scenario is war are dead wrong. Or are blackmailing us. Let us not force the issue. We may only put to total waste the gains of the peace process if we are not prudent. Let the issues of Mamasapano be first resolved and the heat cools down. Then we can re-visit from where we left off when an enabling environment prevails. I trust the MILF sees the situation today in this light. ***** CIVIC JOURNO -- I was able to catch up on the 2nd day of Mindanao media workshop on civic journalism of the Philippine Press Institute in General Santos City the past few days under the sponsorship of NICKEL ASIA Mining Corporation. I was glad I did, although it was a close call having to be in Surigao del Norte and Butuan before that and then rushing back to Davao City. Civic journalism is simply all about looking at day to day concerns or stories, even of ordinary folks. It’s about the foibles of life that ordinary folks face and writing about them for all to know about. This is apart from the usual stories and headline items about corruption, governance or featuring or quoting spokesmen or popular talking heads like public officials. By doing civic journalism, the print media bring to public view what we usually take for granted or at times ignore and by so doing somehow bring relief or remedies or just stir public awareness of events that otherwise do not usually see print or get reported. We all know that human interest stories warm the cockles of the heart. ***** DRY SPELL --- Enroute to the PPI event, when our plane circled General Santos City and South Cotabato province to land, I could see from the plane window the vast, brown and arid land below endlessly stretching from the sea to the mountains beyond. The dry spell had taken its toll. Only the Del Monte plantations and some oil palm and banana lands retained their greenery but all the rest wilted for lack of rain for sometime. It reminded me of the famine due to the EL NINO that visited highlanders of Central Mindanao in1998 during the time of former President Ramos. We provided emergency supply of rice to the hungry population of about 1 million residents. It was not easy. We had to quell some unrest of hungry and angry farmers and barrio folks. Today, we are still on the onset of summer but the dry spell is starting to rear its ugly head. Government must prepare for a similar

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scenario. In the meantime, we need a gathering storm badly to bring temporary relief. ****** SUFFERINGS --- This reminds me. I wonder how the thousands of “bakwits” in Maguindanao and nearby areas are coping as military operations against the bad guys are on-going. We know that human tragedy always takes place when fighting erupts between the military and the armed groups and the first victims for sure are the non-combatants or those who are not involved at all one way or the other in the conflict. Even the families of fighters, their women and children, suffer the brunt. Government must be there to attend to them. Never mind if we also give assistance to the families of combatants who fight government. I recall during my time doing Mindanao work for the government, some government relief workers complained that the bags of supplies that we distributed in evacuation centers were usually found in overran and captured camps of the rebels. Of course, we should expect that family recipients of goods would find ways and means to help their husbands, sons and relatives fighting out there. In humanitarian work, we do not distinguish. In fact, if government responds well and gives assistance, it will win the hearts and minds even of those who fight government and the established order. But if it becomes a humanitarian disaster due to government’s incompetence or callousness, then we breed more dissenters and increase the number of those who rebel and fight government. We will see how the on-going military operations cope with the needs of the affected and suffering civilians. However, what we saw and how things were handled in the Zamboanga siege was tragic.

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police of killing his best friend, Florian Mayer, 23, last October 7, 2014. The body of Mayer, a resident of Geneva Switzerland, was found with a stab wound on his chest in a grassy portion in the village of Togbogon this city. The victim was a guest of Jazz Apartelle, an inn located of the said village. According to the witnesses at the inn, the victim checked in together with a ‘John Lennon’. Police said Mcfly flew out of the country after the crime happened and returned to Switzerland. “Although it may be true that the victim was last seen leaving Jazz Apartelle together with the respondent, it does not necessarily mean that they were together when the victim died or that he alone or with other individuals caused his untimely demise. There are several possibilities that could discount the respondent’s presence at the time of the crime, including the possibility that there were more than one suspect in the fatal stabbing of the victim,” from page A5 the resolution added. (Roel de Oro (ACDO) and BMFI, Catoto / MindaNews) convened the Tulay KAMI, a multi-sectoral peace conversation among civil soci- from page A1 ety organizations (CSOs) about 2:30 AM along the and agencies working and vicinity of the Don Gregorio advocating peacebuilding Lluch Street (formerly Queand conflict resolutions in zon Avenue) in the vicinity Northern Mindanao. of the IGT Music Lounge. Xavier University-Ateneo The police identified the de Cagayan de Oro, as part female victims known only of Tulay KAMI, led the suc- as “Ashley,” “Kia” and Glaiza cessful launching of the All- Castillero while one of the Out Peace (AOP) campaign male victim was identified in the city last March 6. as Mohammad Ali Amerol. Tulay KAMI sees the The police who revisit of Iqbal to the city as sponded to the crime an opportunity to engage scene recovered from the him in a no-nonsense and bodies of the male victims open dialogue on how best two plastic sachets conto pursue the push for peace taining white crystalline in Mindanao. substance believed to be “Shabu” (Metampethamine Hydrochloride). from page A1 A check in the rented “I know the truth shall rooms of the victims also always prevail and I’m in- turned out several illegal nocent of the crime,” Mcfly drug paraphernalia, 3 empty told MindaNews yesterday cartridges of 9mm and 2 over Facebook. empty cartridges of .45 cali Mcfly was accused by ber pistols, Mijares said.

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Dads repeal fine-sharing provision of Oro’s traffic code THERE will be no more sharing of fines from proceeds of administrative and judicial fines paid by traffic violators in Cagayan de Oro City. This, after the City Council during its regular session Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas enacted Ordinance No. 12931-2015, repealing Section 320 of Ordinance No. 10551-2007, otherwise known as the Traffic Code of the city. The ordinance, authored by Councilor Ramon Tabor, cites that the fine-sharing scheme has been gravely abused and there is a wanton apprehension of violators. Councilor Tabor said this has resulted to complaints against the attitude and demeanor of some traffic enforcers which is attributed to their earnest desire to earn extra money from their share of the proceeds of the traffic fines. Councilor Tabor said although he received some

negative feedbacks, there are also many who favor the repeal of the ordinance. In filing the ordinance, the sentiments of a lot of people were taken into account, he added. IMPLEMENTATION The councilor stressed that the sharing ordinance must not be the primordial reason nor should be the basis for raising funds. “Our ordinances can be efficiently implemented without the sharing scheme,” he stressed. According to the councilor, the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) has never been an economic enterprise body. “It is a service,” he stressed. Tabor said the challenge is if the RTA and the police will be as eager and aggressive in the implementation of the traffic code when there is no sharing of fines. Tabor once served as the RTA overseer. “It is now time that we take it out,” he stressed.

The initial police investigation also disclosed that the police recovered the abandoned car owned by one of the victims past 7:00 AM Wednesday, believed commandeered by the unidentified suspects. “The suspects rummaged the car in search of something before abandoning it,” the police reported. Investigators believed that the shooting has something to do with illegal drugs and the victims could be a victim of “fallout.” Drug related war appeared to be rampant in Iligan City. Last year, eight people were also killed in a shooting in Saray, one of the villages in the city where illegal drug trade reportedly proliferates. Unt i l t h e s h o ot i ng Wednesday morning in the city’s downtown district, the suspects in the Saray carnage has remained at large and the shooting incident have remained unsolved.

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camp in an area like Iligan City only invites suspicion on the motive of the MILF because Iligan City is not even a part of the existing Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The lawmaker has expressed the suspicion that the MILF has the sinister plot to rule the cities and the provinces, including Cagayan De Oro City, in Mindanao. According to Rodriguez, the House would deliberate on the proposed BBL when Congress resumes in April and he expects Congress to pass the BBL when the question of trust and suspicion subside because of the Mamapasano tragedy. Under the proposed BBL, cities and provinces considered as “contiguous” would be considered part of the newly formed Bangsamoro Entity after the abolition of the ARMM.

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Primavera, Smart Infinity host A Privileged Encounter PRIMAVERA Residences recently partnered with wireless leader Smart Communications through its premium brand Smart Infinity in hosting an exclusive event dubbed ‘A Privileged Encounter’. Held last March 19 at the La Rondine Hall of Primavera Residences, the event featured an art exhibit by Biswal Mindanaw and wine-tasting by The Wine Cellar. The affair was graced by City Mayor Oscar Moreno and VIP clients

and guests of Smart Infinity, Primavera Residences, as well as members of The Wine Cellar’s Wine Club. “Primavera Residences is excited to host this event with Smart Infinity and The Wine Cellar. As a brand promoting a privileged lifestyle to its clientele, we are committed to offer only the finest service and experience to our valued clients,” Gladys Magadan Echano, Sales Director of Primavera Residences, expressed. A Privileged Encounter

Guests were treated to a night of music, fine wines from Barcino, good food and an art exhibit by Kagay-anon artists. The three brands – Primavera, Smart Infinity, and Wine Cellar – all promote the good life and the event sought to deliver that brand promise. “For us at Primavera, this is our way of thanking our clients and showing how much we value their patronage. Through A Privileged Encounter, they get to unwind and relax with good company,” Echano added.

Aside from a host of giveaways and freebies, the event also surprised its guests with special perks, discounts, and one-night-only offers exclusively for the special guests. “Our commitment in Primavera is to serve our clients, to offer them what they truly deserve, to make them delighted with our product and service. This is our primary goal; our promise to them. This event is one such example of that promise,” Jun Garing, Sales and Marketing Consultant of

Primavera, concluded. Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation (ITPI) flagship condominium development, Primavera Residences is a multi-awarded mixed-use property located in Uptown Cagayan de Oro. To know more about Primavera Residences’ events and partnerships, you may call them at 0917 794 2221 or (088) 880-5002. You may also access their website at www. primaveraresidences.com.

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THERE is a budding sweet shop located in Pabayo – San Agustin who specializes in cake-in-a-jar, pearl shakes and ice cream. It is called Nummies Sweet Shop. The shop opened its doors last February 21, 2015 who offers sweets and cold treats that will really melt hearts. They offer Pearl Shakes in large servings, Cakes in vacuum sealed jars and ice creams. It was called Nummies coined and played from the words “namit” which means “yummy”. The suffix –ies makes it plural and superlative thus nummies means “very yummy indeed”. What amazes me is the dolce vita ambiance of the shop. The aesthetics was

influenced by their teenage daughters. It’s really cold. The owner shared that the reason behind the cold place is so that the shakes will not become watery – the stage where the ice becomes water, the cakes will remain

moist and melt in the mouth, and the ice creams will not melt that easily. One more thing about their place is that it is pleasant to the eyes, vibrant colors and well-lighted. As for the menu, they offer different flavors of shakes, cakes and ice creams. The menu changes each first day of the month. Yes, it’s like flavors-of-themonth theme. Even thou that the menu is somehow generic, all of its products comes from their heart of passion for sweets and it’s flavors goes thru strict taste standards of the chef of the shop. For this feature, I used the month of March menu. Their shakes have two kinds: the regular; and the special. Regular flavors are chocolate, vanilla, ube, strawberry or cappuccino. Special flavors are more fancy flavors like double choco chip, strawberrybanana, choco-banana or watermelon caramel. All shakes comes with pearls, whip cream and choco syrup. As for the taste, it is so heavenly. It is creamy, light and not so sweet thus you can really enjoy the flavors in it. To add more detail to the quality of the product, they used thicker gauge disposable tumblers to handle the cold much longer and it will not crush that easily. The cake creations are

sealed in an original mason ball jars. It is served in a jar not for aesthetics or packaging purposes. The jar makes the color, flavor and quality making each cake moist and melt-in-yourmouth. To keep it that way, shop owners don’t like their cakes be taken out even if the customer can buy the contents and the jar. Each serving is about equivalent to two slices of an 8 inch cake. I tasted Red Velvet and Banoffee. For Red Velvet, you can really taste each layer. The cake is moist; the cream cheese icing complements the cake. For Banoffee, for sure Kagayan-ons will love this. When you look into the jar, you can see the layers deconstructed and when you dig in you get a small portion of each layer. The fun part begins when

you chew all layers it mixes together creating one whole flavor. Last group in the menu is the Ice Creams. Each Ice Cream flavor has a new twist compared to store brought ice cream tub. You can really taste it homemade goodness. For this month of March they have four flavors of ice cream and two flavors of ice cream sandwich and Mini banana Split. The Banana Split even called mini it has a big serving good for sharing but because of its yummy goodness, I observed that in can be eaten solo. The lady next to my table finished her mini banana split in about 30 minutes. She really enjoyed and savored each bite. I can’t blame her for I also did the same. Having one scoop each of vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ice

creams, banana on the sides and topped with generous whipped cream. It might look ordinary but believe me; it really has a twist and taste of a homemade artisanal ice cream. Their Ice Cream Sandwich is a product of both pastry art and culinary science. I really cannot believe it that the ice cream sandwich doesn’t melt for nearly an hour in our table. Unlike ordinary ice cream sandwich that we need to eat fast so that it won’t melt in our hands thus we can not savor the flavors. The owner explained that they made a twist to make it last longer. Well the point is, since it last longer, we can enjoy the sandwich savoring each bite even longer without time constraint. All in all I rate their products 5 stars for flavor, another 5 stars for the place and another 5 stars for the value for money. I am encouraging you to visit and try Nummies Sweet Shop which is located at Pabayo-San Agustine streets. They are open from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. You can also see them on Instagram @nummiescdo.

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