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AGAYAN de Oro City––Taglimao Punong Barangay William G. Guialani filed numerous cases against four city hall officials here before the Office of the Ombudsman for Mindanao.

See FULL STORY, page A3

Davao governor sees BBL as ‘last chance for peace’ DAVAO del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario urged the people in his province to continue supporting the peace process and the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) despite the unfortunate incident in Mamasapano, Maguindanao.

Del Rosario said the Mamasapano incident was “so unfortunate and very regretful” but “we can’t stop our campaign for peace in sand and gravel. Quarrying in the riverbank of Cagayan de Oro River is becoming common these days Mindanao.”

in Cagayan de Oro City but authorities should look into reports that some quarry operators are employing minors to extract the sand and gravel. Mindanao Daily News photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

See peace, page A11

BOC-10 on tight Amai Pakpak Medical Center watch vs smugglers marks 20th founding anniversary

By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The Bureau of Customs in Region 10 (BOC-10) has tightened its anti-smuggling drive in all major ports in Northern Mindanao, a Customs senior official said yesterday.

Atty. Roswald Joseph J. Pague, acting chief of the administrative division of BOC-10, said the bureau

is keeping a tight watch on the entry of illegal and smuggled goods.

“We are doing it ‘24 hours a day, seven days a week’,” Pague said.

Aside from closely monitoring the entry of smuggled goods, he said is also profiling those importers and consignees that have records with the bureau. “Their shipments will be subject to 100-percent See smugglers, page A11

By SONNY SUDARIA Armm News Bureau

MARAWI City––The Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) has celebrated its 20th Founding Anniversary on March 3, 2015.

In his speech, Medical Center Chief 1 Dr. Amer A. Saber said: “Welcome to Amai Pakpak Medical Center and thank you all for honoring us with your presence and gracing this memorable occasion as we celebrate the triumph that marks our 20th Founding Anniversary.”

From a clinic inside a US military barracks in 1903,

said Saber.

Twenty years ago today in 1995, President Fidel V. Ramos signed into law Republic Act 7943 whose bill was sponsored by the late Rep. Mamintal Adiong Sr., which renationalized and renamed APGH to Amai Pakpak Medical Center, he added.

“Today’s occasion marks our tribute to this noble institution just as we also pay homage to its founding father, the late Rep. Mamindr. amer a. Saber tal Adiong Sr.,” added Saber.

The APMC law may have Lanao Public Hospital was established in 1910 and in been signed in 1995 but it 1970 it became Amai Pakpak was only in 1999 that the See anniversary, page A9 General Hospital (APGH),

Military chasing not just BIFF but JFIM too

PURSUIT operations are now being conducted against members and leaders of the so-called “Justice For Islamic Movement (JFIM),” reportedly a splinter group of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).

This was disclosed by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman Col. Restituto Padilla Wednesday.

The group is being headed by a certain Mohammad Ali Tambako, a former BIFF commander, who was earlier pinpointed as one of the protectors of Filipino bomb-maker Basit Usman and his five foreign cohorts, four of which are Indonesian and the other one, an Arab-looking individual.

Padilla said that efforts are underway to neutralize this new group as they constitute See chasing, page A11

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Drugs, gun raps filed vs alleged drug leader, 19 others in Davao City

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AVAO CITY - Charges of illegal drugs possession and illegal possession of firearms were lodged against the alleged leader of Bathala Group tagged in the illegal drugs and gun running operations in the city.

Along with 19 others, alleged Bathala Group leader Khalid Palawan, son of former barangay captain Karim Palawan, is facing charges of violations of Republic Act 9165 or Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act and violation of RA 10591 or Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition.

Palawan was arrested in a series of lightning raids conducted by the

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 11, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) 11 and the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on the houses at Barangay 23-C, Isla Verde, Davao City on Tuesday.

Eighteen other houses were also raided by the authorities where illegal drugs methamphetamine hydrochloride locally known as “shabu” were found.

The raid was conducted by virtue of 18 search warrants issued by Regional Trial Court (RTC) Executive Judge Pelagio Paquican of RTC Branch 12, last February 28.

Police said their main target was Khalid Palawan, the leader of Bathala Group.

The raid yielded an estimated 300 grams of shabu worth Php2.7 million and several firearms such as five .45 caliber pistols, M79 grenade launcher with three 40mm ammunition; two .9mm pistols with 12 live ammunitions; four .38 caliber revolvers and two hand grenades.

Also arrested during the raids were Palawan’s father, Karim, Pao-pao Daradagan,

Maricris Batara, Salem Ina Shaman, Abdullah Salem, Raymart Katito, Rosita Lopez, Abdullah Mama, Bokary Dimangadap, Nasaruddin Bathala, Panalian Palawan, Umar Barayman, Christian Sanglay, Umar Barayman, Ricky Pangandaman, Aquino Dimangadap, Aslani Candidato, Asnari Sultan, Carlito Pique and Sampiamo Gamor.

City police director Vicente Danao Jr., earlier told reporters that it took them six months to monitor the area before they conducted the raid.

Danao said illegal drugs and gun running activities have become a family’s business of the residents.

(PNA)

Davao’s water district to put up gensets in satellite stations DAVAO CIT Y – The Davao City Water District is planning to put up generating sets in its satellite stations in Tugbok, Toril, Lubogan, Cabantian, Panacan, Riverside Calinan, and Calinan.

This was the reaction of the water utility to the statement of Councilor Diosdado Mahipus who suggested that it put up the equipment in all of its wells, especially now with the rotational brownouts affecting the city.

DCWD spokesperson Bernardo Delima told MindaNews Tuesday that putting up one generator set for each of the production wells will cost the utility a total of P500 million.

Delima added that 36 of the 54 wells were already connected to a special line from the Davao Light and Power Company, “meaning it will not be affected by rotational brownouts.

In other areas, one to twohour brownouts will not cause water stoppage.”

Mahipus, at a speech delivered during the privilege hour at the Sangguniang Panlungsod, said the DCWD needed to continuously provide water to all parts of the city.

The councilor said he

found out from a “reliable source” that the rotating brownouts announced

by Davao Light starting February 19 would affect the water supply.

“I cannot take the reason that simply because there is power shortage or there is a cutting of power in the city, we will also miss drinking the cleanest and the best water in the world, next to Netherlands,” Mahipus said.

Mahipus added that it was inexcusable for the utility to not supply water in March, which is prone to fires and has been identified as Fire Prevention month.

In a report last week, Davao Light corporate communications head Rossano Luga told reporters they were working hard not to include the pumping stations of the DCWD in the rotational brownouts, as well as hospitals and other health care facilities.

Meanwhile, Delima said the DCWD would not need generating sets granted the Tamugan water supply facility begins operating in 2019.

The facility, he said, would be run by gravity to supply water to the city.

(MindaNews)

DavNor gov sees BBL as 'last chance for peace' TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte – Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario urged the people in his province to continue supporting the peace process and the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law GIFTED - 22 students of the Davao School for the Blind show their talent during the regular session of the Sang- (BBL) despite the unforguniang Panglungsod Tuesday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com) tunate incident in Mamasapano, Maguindanao.

The governor said the Mamasapano incident was "so unfortunate and very regretful" but "we can't stop our campaign for peace in Mindanao."

In an interview, Del Rosario said it is about time that “we must continue supporting and pushing for the implementation of BBL and I consider this as our last chance for peace."

"It's so near yet so far now," Gov. Del Rosario said in describing Mindanao’s quest for peace and the fate of BBL more

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than a month after the Mamasapano incident. He said the peace process has already been undertaken

by President Aquino to final conclusion.

"But we can't afford to stop fighting for peace, and we can't allow something to stop us fighting for peace that we've been doing for so long, and the BBL is the last chance of our people in Mindanao to have lasting peace," he said.

According to him, he is actively supporting and "stick with the Aquino administration and the ruling Liberal Party.”

The governor, who also chairs the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Region 11, has been considered as the most senior incumbent elected public official throughout Mindanao. (PNA)

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CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Taglimao Punong Barangay William G. Guialani filed numerous cases against four city hall officials here before the Office of the Ombudsman for Mindanao.

Guialani filed charges against City Health Insurance Office (CHIO) Ma. Lourdes S. Gaane, City Budget Officer Atty. Percy G. Salazar, City Accountant Atty. Beda Joy B. Elot, and City Treasurer Glenn C. Bañez for alleged will violation of the provisions of RA 7080, otherwise known as “An act defining and penalizing the crime of plunder,” and willful violation of the provisions of RA 7160, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of the Philippines.”

Gaane, Salazar, Elot, and Bañez were also charged before the OmbudsmanMindanao for alleged willful violation of Sections 3(a) and 3(g) of Republic Act no, 3019, otherwise known as the “Anti-graft and corrupt

practices act,” gross violation of Sections 4(a), 4(b), and 4(c) of Republic Act no.

6713, otherwise known as the “Code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees.”

Guialani also slapped the four city hall officials with alleged grave abuse of authority, gross misconduct, and manifest partiality.

In his affidavit of complaint, he said: “The city council had allocated an amount of P60 million for Philhealth program in the year 2014 budget per Ordinance no. 12719-2014...”

“The intended budget allocation shall shoulder around 25,000 of poor Kagayanons,” he said. He added: “However, for political reasons so as to enhance influence in the province of Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City, the respondents added the alleged 60 percent more or less who were allegedly non-residents of Cagayan de Oro City.”

“Without the proper consent, authority and appropriation from thw City Council, the respondents used illegal funds in paying another P60 million for the 25,000 additional beneficiaries,” said Guialani in his nine-page affidavit of complaint that he submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman for Mindanao on March 4.

As a result, the barangay official said the city government paid the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) in 2014 an amount of P120 million for the additional 25,000 beneficiaries.

In Ordinance no. 127192014, the city councilors approved––under the special accounts––P60 million for the Philhealth indigency program.

Gaane, Salazar, Elot, and Bañez signed the certification for Philhealth sponsored program renewal of enrolment dated January 8, 2014.

Bambi assures police, military collaborations

By CHENG ORDOÑEZ Associate Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano jointly convened the Peace and Order Coordinative Council (POCC) and assured the public of the government’s proactive stance in the light of the volatile situation in Mindanao during the March 3 meeting held at the new Provincial Training Center in Capitol compound.

The joint POCC was attended by military’s top officials led by Major Gen. Oscar Lactao, 4th Infantry Division commander, Col. Jesse Alvarez, commanding officer of the 403rd IB, and

Lt. Col. Jose Eriel Niembra, commanding officer of the 58th IB. The police was represented by P/SSupt. Aurelio Trampe, deputy chief of Police Regional Office in Region 10 (PRO-10), and Sr.Supt. Leonilo Cabug, provincial director of PPOMisamis Oriental.

Both the military and the police gave the civilian authorities briefing on the current peace and order situation in the province during a closed-door conference.

At the succeeding press conference, Gov. Emano said he has convened the council to prepare for any eventuality that may result from the non- passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and the operation

against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).

In particular, Gov. Emano pointed out the necessary monitoring and stepping up of security measures in the province’s entry and exit points via the Macalahay Bay, the neighboring Bukidnon province, and the towns of Magsaysay, Lugait and Talakag.

Meanwhile, MGen. Lactao has denied that the BIFF has any influenced over the Province of Bukidnon, as claimed by the BIFF. MGen. L actao expressed optimism though that the non-passage of the BBL will immediately See assures, page 11

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Oil companies must disclose operations and price impositions The erratic spike in oil prices, which puts the transport sector and the motoring public at a disadvantage, has prompted lawmakers to call for the disclosure of operations and calculations of oil prices by the oil companies.

These oil companies peg the prices of gas and diesel which is very unclear to the public because they do not explain how they arrive at a price per liter, Fair and just, we believe that oil companies must disclose to the public a detailed report of their operations and a comprehensive calculation of how they arrive at the price of gas and diesel per liter.

The oil companies must be compelled by the Department of Energy (DOE) to disclose to the public a very detailed and comprehensive report on their operations on a monthly basis.

The said report shall include, but not limited to, the amount of oil they import per month and at what prices, the amount of oil they sold, their revenue and expenses, their net income, and all other pertinent data as may be required by the DOE. Oil companies and distributors must submit to the DOE and report to the public how they come up with the price of gas and diesel per liter. They are required to show a detailed calculation to the public, including how much they earn per liter.

At present, oil companies are only required to inform the DOE of any impending adjustment in their prices hours before the implementation without disclosing their inventory levels. This is very convenient for

these oil companies because they could sell oil that they purchased at lower prices at current price and make a killing at the expense of the consuming public, the proponents lamented.

We believe that oil companies in the Philippines have been increasing gas and diesel prices regularly under the guise of rising oil prices in the world market. It may be true that there are factors that control the prices of oil in the world market which the Philippine oil companies cannot control, but it also cannot be argued that these oil companies are reaping the benefits in the form of billions of pesos in revenues and income.

Petron Corporation reported that it returned to profitability after posting a net income of P4.3 billion for the year 2009, and a net income of P1.9 billion for the first quarter of the year 2010 while Pilipinas Shell posted a P7.6 billion profit for the first three quarters of 2009.

It is apparent that as gas prices go up, the income of these companies also goes up showing that as prices of oil worldwide increase, these companies also raise their profit margin.

Mandating the oil companies to disclose their operations and calculations of oil prices will assure the public that these companies can be held accountable to the public if there are unconscionable profits earned by these oil companies at the expense of the Filipino people who are made to bear the hardships that high prices bring.

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Sports Tourism BOXING is now a big attraction in Macau which has brought fortune to the MGM Grand Hotel with their sports arena filled to the rafters. Aside from the revenues in the gaming tables of their fabulous casinos, big time international promoters have find ways to draw the rich crowd to this American sports with tourist and celebrities coming from mainland China and the other neighboring Asian cities ringing cash registers to the exciting world championship boxing fights. An unknown Chinese fighter has gained prominence in professional boxing after fighting in the undercard

of two Manny Pacquiao world title bouts. In Macau and China, Lau Shu Ming is idolized after his Olympic gold in boxing. His fights together with our boxing hero generate historical

The Moro provinces should abide by the Constitution of the Philippines. This premise should have been the basis of the government’s action toward the Moro problem in Mindanao.

Let us be clear. Any province in Mindanao, whether Christian or Moslem dominated, should abide by the Constitution of the Philippines. This principle is anchor on equality, justice, and fairness regardless of religion and creed.

The government should not allow itself to be a hostage of a minority group.

After all, the minority group,

actually, enjoys so much privileges and care from the government. We are talking of the predominantly Moslem provinces in Mindanao that government pampers at the expense of the majority of the island’s inhabitants.

There is no truth that the Moslems are discriminated in Mindanao. There is no truth that the Moslems in Mindanao are illiterates.

On the contrary, the Moslems occupy some sensitive government positions in Mindanao. The Moslems have one of the best universities in the country that provides free education

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gate receipts and revenues in the hotel accommodation of this former Portuguese colony. In 2014, the tourist receipts of Macau have gone up to USD 4 Billion beating Singapore and Hong Kong.

In Las Vegas, Nevada, one of the greatest boxing coups will happen this year which could be a record in gate receipts and attract unprecedented tourist influx to this American city.

A Pacquiao – Mayweather show down is probably the greatest sports event in terms of money.

Brazil has earned more than USD 2 Billion tourist receipts when the World Cup was held in their coun-

try last summer. A prelude to the next Olympic Games in 2016 which is forecasted to earn USD 20 Billion with Five Million tourists expected to visit and watch the games in this South American city. Sponsorships and advertising for the sports coverage during the Olympics will bring revenues to the international television networks who will broadcast to the 10 billion viewers around the world.

Sports revenues are taxable and potential income to the host country.

In the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), Outgoing Chairman, PatSee QUIAMJOT, page A11

The gov’t is a hostage in Mindanao gion of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The Moslems are free to move anywhere in Mindanao and elsewhere in the country, While we believed in the aspiration of the Moslems in Mindanao, we also believed in the aspiration of the non-Moslem people of Mindanao. The government should adopt a balancing act in the treatment of its people. Unless, the governCris Diaz ment thinks that Mindanao is not part of the Philippine to the Moro people. The archipelago, then the govMoslems want autonomy ernment should not meddle and the government offered in the affairs of Mindanao. them the Autonomous ReSee DIAZ, page A9

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Daily Inspiration Physical “Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.”

---- 3 John 1:2

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blood pressure, or sugar levels is not welcoming news, but it can become motivating to live healthier. God has designed us to live both physically and spiritually. Why wait for a lab result to Have you had a physical lately? Getting motivate you? Remember, God wants a call from your doctor about an abnor- you to take care of your body. Honor mal lab result such as your cholesterol, Him by exercising and eating well.

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BCWD to supply water to villages as it completes pipe-laying project 500-cubic meter bolted steel ground water reservoir in Libertad which is now being constructed.

For years, residents of Barangay Dumalagan have been deprived of affordable and potable water since the previous pipeline was affected by a road-widening project.

Barquin assured that upon completion of the pipeline replacement and water reservoir projects, consumers will have continuous water supply.

The two projects will not only benefit Dumalagan residents but the people of Barangays Bancasi, Airport area, AFPMNBAll and Pinamanculan as well. The pipeline will convey water to BCWD’s 250-cubic meter water reservoir in Pinamanculan, Barquin said.

By PAT SAMONTE, Regional Editor Caraga

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UTUAN CITY – Residents of Barangay Dumalagan here will soon enjoy safe and potable water from Butuan City Water District (BCWD) following a severe water shortage this city suffered in the aftermath of Typhoon Seniang last December.

BCWD Senior Public Relations Officer Ramil Barquin revealed the completion of the water firm’s P4.3 million pipeline replacement project in the area consisting of 3,700 linear meters of 200 mm diameter uPVC pipes which traversed the stretch from Km. 6 Barangay Libertad to Dumalagan. The pipeline will convey water supply to Dumalagan from the

WATER PIPE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. A Butuan City Water District worker (left photo) smooths the earth covering a water pipeline project from Barangay Libertad to Barangay Dumalagan, Butuan City. Right photo shows part of the 3,700 linear meter pipeline put in place to convey water and address the water needs of Barangays Dumalagan, Bancasi and Pinamanculan residents.

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Dinagat couples undergo gender sensitivity training

SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands – To drum up gender sensitivity awareness campaign, a two-day seminar/workshop on gender sensitivity participated by married couples was recently conducted at the Provincial Guest Center, Capitol Compound, this municipality.

The two-day activity aims to promote awareness on the present status of the society in terms of gender related matters, different 'Junk Mining Act' - Anti-mining protesters hold a rally in front of the Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau in Surigao manifestation of gender City on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. The protesters called for the repeal of the Mining Act of 1995 or Republic Act 7942, which turned 20 on Tuesday.

MindaNews photo by Roel N. Catoto biases, and legal basis that RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Camiguin MUNICIPALITY OF CATARMAN -0O0OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

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

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RAUL M. BUHISAN has filed with this office a petition for change of first name from “JOSE” to “NESTOR” in the birth certificate of JOSE MATAHUM who was born on February 6, 1955 at Catarman, Camiguin and whose parents are GUILLERMO MATAHUM and PERPETUA GALAURA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 16, 2015.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that RICKY POL B. AMORA has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from “POL” to “RICKY POL” in the Certificate of Live Birth of POL BAINO AMORA who was born on April 18, 1971 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are HIPOLITO AMORA JR. and ALEJA B. BAINO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 6, 2015.

(Sgd.) LUDIVINA T. LIBAGO

Municipal Civil Registrar

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

MDN: Feb. 26 & Mar 5, 2015

IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES MICHELLE MARIBOJOC REQUIRON-MADRONA AND JULIUS JIMENO MADRONA,

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-017

MICHELLE MARIBOJOC REQUIRON-MADRONA AND JULIUS JIMENO MADRONA, Petitioners.

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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 30, 2006 at Dangcagan, Bukidnon, 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 Purok 6, Pala-o,Iligan City and Malaybalay 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 almost four (4) 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 30, 2006, 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 March 13, 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 16th day of February, 2015.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5, 2015

See DINAGAT, page A6

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Camiguin MUNICIPALITY OF CATARMAN -0O0OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that TIMOTEO V. LAWAS has filed with this office a petition for change of first name from “SABINA” to “VIVENA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SABINA MAGTO MURILLO who was born on December 11, 1957 at Catarman, Camiguin and whose parents are ESPERATO MURILLO and FAUSTINA CALUSTRE.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 16, 2015.

(Sgd.) LUDIVINA T. LIBAGO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Feb. 26 & Mar 5, 2015

MDN: Feb. 26 & Mar 5, 2015 Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

addresses gender-based violence.

Furthermore, the activity served as an eye opener to the participants relative to the dormant issue of discrimination in the society.

During the event, resource speaker Eval Makinano of DSWD Caraga discussed matters about discrimination, gender inequality, violence in the lives of men and women, human rights, and other gender related issues.

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JEROME CALIXTO C. ALMEROL AND CHONET B. MUSONG-ALMEROL

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2015-018

JEROME CALIXTO C. AMEROL AND CHONET B. MUSONG-ALMEROL Petitioners.

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IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JAN REY L. YANONG AND SARAH NAY S. PELIGRINO-YANONG

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-019

JAN REY L. YANONG AND SARAH NAY S. PELIGRINO-YANONG Petitioners.

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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 June 12, 2000 at Tagum 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 Pala-o, Iligan City, and Compostela Valley 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 than four (4) years already,since early part of 2010, 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 June 12, 2000, 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 March 13, 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 16th day of February, 2015.

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 08, 2011 at Pob. Maragusan Compostela Valley, 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 Toril, Davao City and Ubaldo Laya, Iligan City, respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than two (2) years already,since early part of 2012, 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 08, 2011, 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 March 13, 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 16th day of February, 2015.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5, 2015

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5, 2015

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DTI sets Mobile Diskwento Caravan in Region 9

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AMBOANGA CITY -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to conduct the first of its kind and first-ever Mobile Diskwento Caravan (MDC) in some of the depressed areas here in Region 9.

Ceferino Rubio, DTI regional consumer protection division chief, said the caravan is in line with the primary functions of the agency to bring the basic services to the less fortunate sector of the society.

“This is the wish of the DTI Secretary to bring the fruit of the Diskwento Caravan to the depressed areas, thus, the concept of the MDC came into being,” Rubio said.

Dr. Sitti Amina Jain, DTI OIC-regional director, said the MDC will be held in the rural areas since it is designed for the poor.

“Diskwento Caravan is really designed for the poor.

Instead of conducting it in the business centers in the region, let us bring this activity to our intended clients in the rural areas,” said Jain, who ordered to bring the caravan to its intended beneficiaries.

“This way, we accomplish our goal of helping those who really need it. While we recognize that there are those who reside in the urban areas who need such assistance, we cannot deny the fact that the consumers in the rural or far-flung areas need it the most,” Jain pointed out.

The MDC is slated to kick off on April 15 in this city. It will be followed on April 17 in Zamboanga Sibugay, April 19 in Zamboanga del Norte and April 21 in Zamboanga del Sur. Rubio said that a careful study and analysis was made as to how to bring the MDC to the depressed areas taking into consideration all the logistics needed and the com-

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collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga. (SDR/Ma. Jane A. Mayola, PIO-Dinagat Islands/PIA-Dinagat Islands)

from page A5

The said activity was spearheaded by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office in

mitment of the participating distributors leading to the preparation for the activity.

Rubio said that 100 percent of the local canneries and the different department stores fully support the holding of the caravan.

Rubio said the distributors, in a meeting, have also

agreed on a consignment basis of their goods.

He said they already started looking for van or truck provider that will serve as a mobile or rolling store during the conduct of the MDC. “MDC is virtually a wing van type, with a bodega ca-

pacity of 2m x 2m x 9m (30 ft.) that will carry the products from one province to another. We have already made some progress on this,” he said.

Since this will be the first of its kind, Rubio said they are trying to establish the mechanics on how to run

MDC and “the commitment of the distributors in supporting the activity is a very welcome development.”

“This is the first time we will be doing this. We need to perfect the mechanics and every aspect involved in the project to ensure its success,” he said. (PNA)

The joint RDC-9 joint sectoral committee consultation on the Bangsamoro Basic Law has just ended with four resolutions addressed to congress all requesting for a review of HB 4994 and cosideration of the comments and recommendations advanced by the members of the sectoral committees - development administration, infrastructure development, economic development and regional social development. (PIA Western Mindanao)

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Teacher’s Views Editor : IRENE DAYO

Performance Rating and the Pain this Brings

By Mary Arlene C. Carbonera, Ed.D. PSDS, Division of Lanao del Norte

How I thanked God for accorded me ears ready to listen, heart to empathize, and brains to assess the situation shared by a person.

It happened one day while I was preparing my things ready to office when the phone rang. A call from a person in her fading voice was on the other line and I felt she was about to

break , so I asked why. It has something to do with the Performance Rating.

I could not help myself but to let the situation be known.

Every employee of the Department of Education has to prepare a Performance Rating in ever y specific period of rating.

This is a requirement not

only for the purpose of benefits to be received but a sort of assessment of the accomplishments in a particular period. An equivalent rating for the total performance ranges from Outstanding, Very Satisfactory, Satisfactory to the lowest rating of Unsatisfactory to Poor.

For a person who is conditioned to work even without such rating, this is of less importance. How-

ever, there is a need of having a high rating and deemed necessary in order to be ranked favorably.

The pain is there when everyone in the office notices that a person comes to the office early, starts working on actionables, caters on the requests of other personnel in the office and complies the requirements as required by the head of the office. In addition, every minute is spent

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given to the general public that last January 30, 2015, at about 9:34 P.M., a fire broke out inside the Hall of Justice Building, located along Archbishop Hayes Street, Cagayan de Oro City. Pending investigation and considering the extent of the damage physically perceived, the losses on property, documents, records and physical evidence for and in all actions, proceedings and other cases pending in the herein below listed branches of the Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental, and to the Office of the Clerk of Court, holding offices thereat, are namely:

Branch 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 37 38 39

Presiding Judge Hon. Florencia S. Abbu Hon. Dennis Z. Alcantar Hon. Evelyn Gamotin Nery Hon. Bonifacio M. Macabaya Hon. Gil G. Bollozos Hon. Richard D. Mordeno Hon. Vincent F.B. Rosales Hon. Henry B. Damasing Hon. Arthur L. Abundiente Hon. Jose L. Escobido Hon. Emmanuel P. Pasal Hon. Marites Filomena Rana-Bernales

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to design innovations to achieve performance in the assigned program or activity and achieve excellence in a slated program.

After all these things have been done come the preparation of the performance rating. With complete documents and 100% belief in self to have performed well and deserves outstanding for the job executed and be told to rate VS than O. Personally I say, there is a need to review the guideAFFIDAVIT OF Adjudication

by Sole Heir of Estate of Deceased Person

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late BEATRIZ FERNANDEZ, who died intestate in the Municipality of Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, on June 19, 1993. That said deceased left an estate consisting of a parcel of land measuring FIFTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY TWO (15,492) square meters, located in the Barrio of Poblacion, Municipality of Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, and evidenced by Original Certificate of Title No. T-26,073 of the Registry of Deeds for the Province of Zamboanga del Sur; that the said parcel of land is more particularly described as follows, to wit; “A parcel of land (Lot 1483-F) of the subdivision plan Psd-09005381 being a portion of Lot 1483, Pls-119, Pagadian Public Land Subdivision L.R.C. Rec. No., situated in the Barrio of Poblacion of Tukuran, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, containing an area of FIFTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY TWO (15,492) square meters, is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION

BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON, made and entered by FRANCIS FERNANDEZ JIMENEZ, of legal age, Filipino, single and with residence at Sto. Niño, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, is the surviving legitimate son and only heir of BEATRIZ FERNANDEZ. As per Doc. No. 1790, Page No. 390, Book No. 8, Series of 2014, under Notary Public of ATTY. LUIS A. BERSALES, JR.

lines to make this rating fair for concerned individuals.

My heart which is also designed to empathize felt the pain of how it is to be rated unfavorably.

One good thing is I am fortunate for the rating in my performance. The not so good thing is to know of the performance rating of a person who has performed excellently given only a rating of VS. The rater is also accorded with ears ready to listen, heart ready to empathize, and brains ready to assess the performance. Let it be that these parts of the human body serve to provide happiness to clients.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate of Late FLORENCIA LACERNA and TOMAS GOMEZ left a real properties consisting of Three ( 3) parcels of land which more particularly as follows “A parcel of land known as lot no. 127 Pls-43 (Philcusa-Foa ) situated in Ayba-ay, La Caridad, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur containing an area of SITY THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY (63,520) sq.mtrs which is covered by Original Certicate of Title No. (P-5275) P-3706.

A parcel of land as lot no. 175, Pls 43 situated in Napo, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur containing an area if FIFTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWELVE (51,812) sq. mtrs. Which is covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-3800. A parcel of land known as lot no. 178, Pls-43 PHILCUSA-FOA) situated in Napo, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur containing an area of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIX (17,806) sq. mtrs. Which is covered by Transferred Certificate of Title No. T-3800 is the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL ADJUDICATION OF THREE (3) PARCELS OF LAND under the notarial registry of Atty.

Carlito B. Ranoco as per doc no. 150 page no 32 book no. XX111, series of 2012.

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Publication Notice R.A. 10172

MDN: Mar 5, 12 & 19, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

Are considered TOTAL.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0104-2014 (R.A. 10172)

This Notice is in compliance with Section 2 of Act No. 3110-entitled AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PROCEDURE FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF THE RECORDS OF PENDING JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS AND BOOKS, DOCUMENTS, AND FILES OF THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, DESTROYED BY FIRE OR OTHER PUBLIC CALAMITIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that REGEEN PARADILLO BUTAO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of REGEEN PARADILLO BUTAO, who was born on June 28, 1980 at Obrero, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are LUZMINDA BRANZUELA PARADILLO and EDUARDO ANTIMARO BUTAO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 20 March 2015.

Further take notice of the following provision of the above-mentioned statute – Sec. 29. In case the parties interested in a destroyed record fail to petition for the reconstitution thereof within the six months next following the date on which they were notice in accordance with section two hereof, they shall be understood to have waived the reconstitution and may file respective actions a new without being entitled to claim the benefits of section thirty-one hereof.

Counsels and all interested parties are hereby directed to apply for reconstitution of the records of their proceeding within the periods prescribed under the law.

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, February 09, 2015.

(Sgd) Atty. DICK CARLO J. CABANLAS OIC-Clerk of Court V

(SGD) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LLB, MPA

City Civil Registrar MDN: Mar 5 & 12, 2015

R.A. 9048/10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Lala OFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Rule 7 R.A. Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that KARREN MERCADEROS SARITA has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly his/her Sex /GENDER from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of KARREN MERCADEROS SARITA who was born on 08 NOVEMBER 1995 at Cabasagan, Lala, Lanao del Norte whose parents are MANUEL CANDA SARITA, SR. and FLORITA SAMBAAN MERCADEROS.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written opposition with this Office not later than 15 days.

(SGD) MARICHU M.SANCHEZ, MBA., MA.

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Mar 5 & 12, 2015

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Dr. Amer A. Saber Medical Center Chief I

Anniversary... from page A1

actual implementation of the law was started.

“And so, the remarkable transformation of APMC was persistently pursued in three major aspects of upgrading the institution, namely : infrastructure development, upgrade or improvement of hospital services, and acquisition of modern medical equipment,” he said.

Saber said: “Today, side by side or simultaneously with infrastructure development, the hospital services were upgraded despite sheer lack of personnel and insufficient maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) funds.”

He stressed the APMC’s ultimate goal is “modern medical equipment and upgraded hospital facilities plus specialists equals clinical excellence.”

“It is not only in the aspect of physical upgrading that we are tackling today; to better serve our constituents, APMC is into improving our quality management system through ISO Accreditation pursuant to Executive Order No. 605 which is, ‘Institutionalizing Quality Management Systems in Government’ . . . On October 23, 2012, we have formally begun our journey towards ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System (QMS) accreditation through a launching ceremony,” said Saber, adding, “We say ‘formally begun’ because APMC has years ahead been impleRepublic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY MARINA R.O. XIII PP/Lt. Mario B. Portus, Jr., PPA Compound, Surigao City Tel. No. (+6386) 231-7622/Telefax No. (+6386) 231-7622 / Email: marina.seo@yahoo.com

RE: Application for the grant of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate a tramper service in the operation of its ship/s in its/their applied route for the carriage of passengers and to charge deregulated rates pursuant to Republic Act No. 9295 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.

RUSTICO L. LISONDRA SR. CASE NO. SUR 15 - 025

Applicant.

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ORDER

This refers to the Application for Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC), to operate the vessel MBCA PRINCESS MARIAN pursuant to RA 9295 and its R-IRR as tramper/for hire (for the carriage of passengers and/or cargoes) in the route/s:

Surigao City to any port of Dinagat Island and vice versa.

The applicant shall cause the publication of this Order once in any of the five (5) major newspapers of national circulation in the Philippines or in a newspaper of local circulation, as applicable.

Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 11 March 2015 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning at the MARINA, Regional Office, PPL/Lt Mario B. Portus, Jr. PPA Compound, Surigao City.

The Applicant shall be required to make a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE), afterwhich, the application is deemed submitted for resolution/ decision, upon acceptance of such FOE and declaration that the cause is submitted for decision.

WITNESS, the Honorable MARINA Administrator, Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. PhD, this 4th day of March 2015, Surigao City, Philippines.

BY AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD: ENGR. EMMANUEL B. CARPIO, MMSA Regional Director MDN: Mar 5, 2015

menting quality standards.

Quality Management System is a work in progress at Amai Pakpak Medical Center. He said it is evident in APMC’s infrastructure facilities and the quality ser vices we provide. “In a few months time, God willing, APMC will be ISO accredited,” he said.

QMS connotes outstanding service. In 2012, APMC patient satisfaction rate marked at 91.52 percent, 94.75 percent in 2013, and 94.20 percent in 2014. Summarily, the three-year figures mark a high patient satisfaction of APMC services.

Saber said the APMC has implemented the 100% tobacco-free workplace, He said the APMC was a recipient of the Red Orchid Award, having garnered a rating of 104 percent.

He also said the APMC has conducted s e veral skills training, promoting public awareness on disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness.

It has also responded to the outcry of Typhoon Pablo survivors in December 2012, he said, adding, “we were given the ARMM Regional Gawad Kalasag Award CY 2014.”

Due to limited number of medical specialists in Lanao del Sur and lack of medical equipment for the accreditation the surgery department, the APMC resorted to a consortium with Maria Reyna Hospital, Capitol University Medical Center, Polymedic Medical Center and hopefully Northern Mindanao Medical Center in Cagayan De Oro City.

“This is for the implementation of Surgery Department Training Program with the aim of producing general surgeons who will serve in district hospitals or in their respective localities, while retaining sub-specialties in APMC,” said Saber, adding, “A team ExtraJudicial Settlement of Estate and Partition

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ALVARO A. LOQUIAS, left properties described as follows: Parcel I – A Parcel of Land, designated as Lot 2, Pcs-10000839, being a portion of Lot 1373-F, 4373-G, Psd-10-006572, situated at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, having an area of 800 sq.m. more or less, covered by TCT No. T-60932 and Tax Declaration No. G-093263; Parcel II – A Parcel of Land, designated as Lot 4-B-2, Psd-10-001393, being a portion of Lot 4-B, 9LRC) Psd-152207, situated at Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, having an area of 150 sq.m. more or less, covered by TCT No. T-28424 and Tax Declaration No. G-061447 and the building erected thereon covered by Tax Declaration No G-061448; and Parcel III – A parcel of Land, designated as Lot 13555, Cad 507-D, (Lot No. 1330-D, Csd10-015229-D) situated at Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, having an area of 2,352 sq.m. more or less, covered

by Katibayan Ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-33886 and Tax Declaration No 0810001403884. Are the subject of ExtraJudicial Settlement of Estate and Partition, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Ismael S. Laya, per Doc. No. 153; Page No. 71; Book No. LX; Series of 2015.

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of five surgeons, headed

by Dr. Maximo Simbulan—for mer President of Philippine College of Surgeons, visited APMC on February 10, 2015 to evaluate our facility, and they remarked that APMC is ready enough to start the training program.”

Among the guests who

attended the 20th Founding Anniversary include Rep. Silvestre Bello III, 1 BAP Party List Representative, Rep. Ansaruddin Adiong of the first district of Lanao del Sur, represented by Mr. Musa Diamla, former Assemblyman SPDA, Governor Mujiv Hataman, represented

Diaz...

from page A4 In other words, the government should not give preference to any group, sect, or organization in an effort to appease a domesticated rebellion that has its root cause on government neglect. Else, doing so is an admission that the government has neglected its responsibility toward its people.

The people in Mindanao have faith in the government’s capability to impose laws. One should be aware that the respect of an individual’s basic rights is enshrined in these laws known as the Philippines Constitution.

Apart from the Constitution, the government has penal laws that impose punishment to those who violate the laws and to those who trespass the basic rights of a person. Certainly, if the government would only impose the Constitution by heart, there would be nothing wrong in Moslim dominated areas in Mindanao.

When people respect the laws and the instrumentalities of the government, anarchy and chaos are far behind. It is when the people lost the confidence in the government, that chaos and armed conflict become inevitable.

Thus, the government should not resolve the problem in Moslem Mindanao on a piecemeal basis. One of the solutions to the Moslem conflict in Mindanao is for the government to dismantle all the armed groups in Moslem dominated areas and impose the law of the land relentlessly, Let us do away with the belief that arms are part of the tradition and culture of the Moslems. After all, the non-Moslems have also arms by tradition and history. However, the modern times have already discarded most of the traditional beliefs, including the despicable culture that arms elevate the status of the person in an otherwise peaceful community. -0- react: crisguardian@yahoo.com

by ARMM Secretary Kadil Sinolinding, representative from PhilHealth, ARMM Regional Vice President Atty. Khaliquzzaman Macabato.

Local government unit officials, Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Adiong, Marawi City Mayor Fahad Salic, represented by Mr.

Barry Macaumbos, city administrator. Other guests include Dr. Rufino Ignacio, former MSU Vice President and MSU Presidential Adviser at present; Atty.

Macacuna Moslem, Dean, MSU College of Law; and Dr. Sadick Mohamad of the MSU Physical Plant Division.

Republic of the Philippines Province of Bukidnon MUNICIPALITY OF QUEZON ---oo0oo--MUNICIPAL DISPOSAL COMMITTEE NOTICE OF BIDDING THROUGH PRICE QUOTATION Public Auction 2015-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Local Government Unit of Quezon, Bukidnon through its Municipal Disposal Committee invites interested parties to submit their bid through price quotation for the Sale of Unserviceable/Disposable properties on “AS IS’’WHERE IS,” basis 1. Dropping of price Quotation on or before 5:00 pm, March 10, 2015 at the Municipal Engineer’s Office, Libertad, Quezon, Bukidnon.

2. Opening will be on March 11, 2015 at 9:00 am.

3. Bid Security equivalent to 10% of the Floor Price (P80,000.00) in a form of cash/manager’s check to be deposited at MTOQuezon, Bukidnon 4. Price Quotation forms are available at Disposal Committee Secretariat.

Further information may be obtained from: DINA V. PANGANIBAN (Disposal Committee Secretariat) Contact # 09478706412

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GREGORIO LLOREN GUE Mun. Mayor/Chairman, Disposal Comm.

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Marching onwards preventing fire proliferation

JUST like what I’ve written yesterday, March is Fire Prevention Month.

Here in the city, we can band together and prevent fires from happening in our own little ways.

Remember that we are a city of 602,000 people. If each of us does our own contribution in helping prevent fire, then life would be a lot better for our gallant firefighters (both government and private).

Say for instance, don’t you know that sky lanterns are now banned in the country? The Bureau of Fire Protection has determined that sky lanterns are open flame

and thus they can be dangerous once they land if the lamps inside are still burning. In uptown CDO, the deployment of sky lanterns used to be a concern at Lumbia airport where they can be dangerous for both incoming and outgoing flights.

Now that the airport has transferred elsewhere, it’s not anymore the CAAP’s job to worr y. It’s now the BFP which is taking the cudgels to ban sky lanterns.

The BFP is also reminding the public to use only rechargeable lamps in case of blackouts. Now that both NGCP and Cepalco are barraging us with

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their outage notices due to maintenance, there are still a few people who opt to use candles at night.

It’s a bad tradition especially if these candles get knocked off by your playful kittens. So use rechargeable lamps instead.

Meanwhile, the Cagayan de Oro Fire District is reporting that it already has the capacity to knock fires off high-rise structures. As of today, there are only two high-rises in the city – Ketkai Luxe and Seda. But a lot more will be erected pretty soon. And since we’re discussing here about fire prevention, Cagayan de Oro fire marshal Shirley

Teleron said that the best way to contain a small conflagration in high rises is to strengthen their sprinkler system. Okay those were the points that I got from the Fire Prevention Month presscon last Monday.

I’ll add in a couple of practical tips myself. The reason why Fire Prevention Month was declared in March is because this is supposed to be the hottest month in the Philippines in an annual cycle.

So whether you are at a home, in the office, in the mall or on the street, always keep in your cellphone the number of your local fire station.

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On a footnote, March 21 will be the annual Fire Olympics at Limketkai Parking Lot. Let us all watch and see which barangay in the city is best prepared to fight a fire in their vicinity before BFP help comes. Clap clap clap guys!

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Never ever put a garbage bin near your Solane or Gasul tank. And always keep your trash outside your gate so they can be picked up by IPMD C regularly. Of course, keep matches and lighters out of kids’ reach. (This is a pretty practical tip which is really unnecessary to write here but just in case is overlooked, there goes.) Also never leave a lit cigarette unattended.

And always have in handy a first aid kit. Fire can be dangerous but it certainly is life-giving. Heck, we need fire to cook yummy and nutritious food. Just don’t ever flip it. It can be lethal.

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Fresh Gospel of the day: (March5, 2015-Thursday) Luke 16:19-31”Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. “And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores, and longing to be fed with the crumbs which were falling from the rich man’s table; besides, even the dogs were coming and licking his sores. Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried. “In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom.

And he cried out and said, `Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus so that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, for I am in agony in this flame: The rich man was put in hell not because he did wrong to Lazarus but because he had done nothing to him.

He did not know that he was accountable to

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anyone like Lazarus.

He was insensitive to the situations of others around him because his wealth became the wall between him and to the people around him. Sometimes, we are like this rich man because we have done nothing to anyone. We never mind their agony and pains within.

There are many times that we are blind and deaf to the cry of the marginalized people in our surroundings.

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Gregorio, who is a former colleague in the hotel industry is browsing the idea to the league to open their ranks to prominent Asian Basketball players who played in the last FIBA tournament as potential imports. Talented players from Turkey, Iran and China are now playing in the National Basketball Association of America.

Their stint in the PBA could be a major tourist attraction and will add to the gate receipts aside from expanding the viewership of the first professional league in Asia to the other Asian cities. Television rights of course follow bringing more money to the PBA. We have homegrown sports in Mindanao which has produced world class athletes who won gold in the recent international events. Our Dragon Boat competition is becoming a major crowd drawer aside from promoting river conservation in the major waterways of the country. If we put our hearts and develop more young competitors in this sport, major sponsors will follow and the crowd will come from many places to fill up the river banks and raise the bar of environmental consciousness. Butuan City has contributed its share.

Congratulations to City Mayor Ferdinand Amante and DOT 13 Regional Director, Letty Tan, for a job well done. The Fr. Urius University Dragon Boat rowers of Butuan have gathered honors in this event.

Many provinces in the Philippines are gravitating in fact copying the commercialization of their rivers for floating restaurants business rather than a venue of sports competition. In a one town one product, it would rather do good that we leave the floating restaurants to Loboc River in Bohol and instead develop our own water sports product in Mindanao which is more attractive and suitable for adventure in the river wild.

Cagayan de Oro is now a popular River Rafting destination. An international competition is ripe to take place.

Up in Lanao del Sur, perhaps, a Para Sailing competition in Lake Lanao should be promoted before this great body of water dries up due to its neglect and environmental degradation. While the peace process may take a backseat as a collateral damage to the infamous Mamasapano incident, sports tourism can move forward as an alternative in the destination at the same time raise awareness in the importance of the Lake as a source of water to power the hydroelectric plants in Mindanao.

examinations,” said Pague, adding, “to ensure that there will be no violations or slippage of any contrabands.

Pague said the BOC10 has already hired more personnel to help the BOC carry out its functions.

“These new employees, who will report starting May this year, are an added workforce,” he told the Mindanao Daily News. “They will help us in trade facilitation, antismuggling, and in revenue collection,” he said.

Commissioner John P. Sevilla said that he ordered his men to intensify their efforts towards curbing smuggling in Mindanao ports.

“We have stepped up our intelligence operations down south to combat unscrupulous importers who always look for points of entry. Our aim is to stop them at every port,” Sevilla said.

Earlier, the BOC-10 has confiscated 130 container vans loaded with glutinous rice (malagkit) and other agricultural products allegedly consigned EC Peninsula and New Dawn Enterprises.

Pague said the bureau will no longer auction the agricultural products as it did not pass the quarantine requirements set by the Department of Agriculture (DA).

If sold in auction, he said the government would earn a revenue of at least P5 million to P7 million. He, however, did not say when the agricultural products will be destroyed.

Computerization The Office of the Commissioner of the BOC-Manila has started to distribute sets of portable computers and printers to key employees of the BOC-10.

Pague said 180 BOC-10 employees will all receive the portable computers (laptops) and printers by the end of March, including the offices of Chief of the Assessment Division of MICPT Nash Guro, and MICPT Collector Samson Pacasum.

He said one of the programs of the BOC commissioner is to provide laptops and printers to key employees of the bureau that can be used for everyday office functions.

Having portable computers, he said employees

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will be able to fast tract government transactions and will be able to transact electronically, such as using electronic mail (e-mail) for faster and secured transmission of data.

BOC-PEZA deal Pague said the BOC and Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will soon sign an agreement in regard to the implementation of computerization projects.

Under the agreement, he explained that all data regarding the filing of the entry of importation and PEZA locators will be computerized. “This is to effectively monitor all the importations,” he added.

Pague said the soonto-be signed agreement will help the BOC render efficient delivery of services on all ports of the country.

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a threat to the peace and security in Maguindanao and other nearby provinces.

He said the JFIM was formed last November 2013 after Tambako and the BIFF leadership had some ideaological differences.

He added that Tambako’s group had an estimated 70 armed fighters at its roster.

JFIM is now allegedly operating in Mamasapano and Shariff Aguak towns in Maguindanao and Pikit, North Cotabato.

Padilla said it is also possible that Usman could have taught some members of the JFIM in the art of bomb-making and handling as Tambako’s group was the one operating the improvised explosive device factory which was captured and destroyed by the military last March 1.

He is also not discounting the possibility that the JFIM is also providing bombs to BIFF. A report from Priam F. Nepomuceno of the Philippine News Agency

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He told the Philippine News Agency, a governmentrun news agency, that it is about time that “we must continue supporting and pushing for the implementation of BBL and I consider this as our last chance for peace.”

“It’s so near yet so far now,” del Rosario said in describing Mindanao’s quest for peace and the fate of BBL more than a month after the Mamasapano incident. He

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that GRACE OLANO CAÑEDA has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GRACE OLANO CAÑEDO who was born on SEPT. 11, 1963 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are ENRIQUE S. CAÑEDO and TERESITA LADAO OLANO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 13, 2015.

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said the peace process has already been undertaken by President Aquino to final conclusion.

“But we can’t afford to stop fighting for peace, and we can’t allow something to stop us fighting for peace that we’ve been doing for so long, and the BBL is the last chance of our people in Mindanao to have lasting peace,” he said.

According to him, he is actively supporting and “stick with the Aquino administration and the ruling Liberal Party.”

The governor, who also chairs the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Region 11, has been considered as the most senior incumbent elected public official throughout Mindanao.

Palace still confident of BBL passage The Palace on Tuesday remained confident that the BBL could still muster enough votes from lawmakers to approve the legislation despite the Mamasapano incident.

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. based his optimism on the commitments of leaders of both Houses of Congress.

“At sa aming pagtaya, karamihan naman sa ating mga mambabatas ay nananalig at naninindigan para sa kapayapaan,” he said in a Palace press briefing.

Coloma said he understood the sentiments on the BBL following the Mamasapano incident.

The January 25 incident in Mamasapano, Maguindanao killed 44 police commandos and 18 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants.

“Pero habang nagkaroon na ng kaliwanagan hinggil dito at habang nauunawaan din ng ating mga lider ‘yung kahalagahan ng prosesong pangkapayapaan, tumitibay ‘yung kumpiyansa na marami sa kanila ang maninindigan din para sa kapayapaan,” he said.

The PCOO chief also urged those who have expressed reservations on the BBL to study thoroughly the provisions of the 1987 Constitution. “...Maraming mga dalubhasa at mismong ‘yung mga members ng 1986 Constitutional Commission na nagbuo ng 1987 Constitution ang nag-

sasabi sa atin na sa kanilang pananaw, tumatalima ‘yung Bangsamoro Basic Law sa mga probisyon at prinsipyo ng 1987 Constitution,” he said.

Bongbong to resume BBL hearing even if Congress ‘is at rest’ Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos has vowed to conduct public hearings on the proposed BBL even if Congress “is at rest.”

This developed as Senate President Franklin Drilon and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte reportedly had agreed to pass the BBL

by June.

“We can still continue working during the (adjournment). Pwede namang maghearing kahit na mag-break (ang Senado),” he said.

According to the legislative calendar for the Second Regular Session of the 16th Congress, the Senate will adjourn on March 21, 2015 until May 3, 2015 and the session will resume on May 4, 2015 until June 11, 2015.

The current regular session will end on June 12, 2015.

The public hearing is part of the legislative process of Congress in enacting a bill into law.

Marcos, chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Government, suspended public hearings on the BBL after the January 25 Mamasapano clash where 44 Special Action Force commandos were killed by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).

He said that while the “self-imposed deadline” for Congress to pass the BBL is so tight, he will try his best to meet the timetable. “ I t ’s a l w a y s b e e n tight...’Yung June, baka kakayanin pero titingnan natin,” Marcos said on Tuesday during an early morning interview with Orly Mercado over Radyo 5 dwFM. He said he is just waiting for the separate investigation reports of both the Board of Inquiry of the Philippine National Police and the MILF, plus the report of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, regarding the Mamasapano incident before scheduling the resumption of the BBL hearing.

He said the Senate is behind the House (of Representatives) in terms of scheduling because his committee was not able to conduct hearings

like scheduled hearings in Jolo and Zamboanga City.

“But I still want to go to Jolo, I still want to go to Zamboanga to finish what we had begun and then conduct the hearings here in Manila also.

‘Yun lamang, malaki yata ang operation ngayon sa Basilan at saka sa Sulu. So, tingnan muna natin how that would impact on the scheduling and we will have to wait for things to settle down,” he said, he said referring to the ongoing military operation against the BIFF. A report from Leslie D. Venzon, senate.gov.ph, and PNA

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“Let us wait for things to unfold,” even as MGen. Lactao said that the military is ready to augment the police in the face of atrocities and sabotage within the city.

Also at the conference were Misamis Oriental Vice Governor Joey Pelaez and Edward Bhagwani, provincial director of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

For its part, the police confirmed to have received reports of bomb threats, but have no confirmation of their veracity.

SSupt. Cabug said they are organizing police marshals to board buses plying the province to provide security to commuters.

The police marshals will be launched next week.

In Misamis Occidental, the police has assured the public of its full support and collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in maintaining peace and order in the province.

The assurance came from police senior superintendent Archival Diokno Macala, acting provincial director of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Police Office (MOPPO), during a Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Center (JPSCC) Conference of the PNP and AFP, held at the MOPPO Headquarters in the city, recently.

The AFP was represented by Col. Jesus A. Mananquil Jr., the newly installed brigade commander of the 101st Infantry Brigade (101Bde), 1st Infantry Division, (1ID) and lieutenant colonel Gerry M. Besana, battalion commander of the 55th Infantry “Vigilant” Battalion (55IB), both of the Philippine Army.

Macala expressed his sincere appreciation to the conduct of successful and significant undertaking of bringing altogether as one, the key players in the pursuit of maintaining peace and order and the delivery of public safety services for a safer and stable community that is free from fear and violence.

(With a report from PIA-10)

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