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DAR-Zambo. Norte holds business plan training for ARBs Volume III, No. 026
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By MARY MAE ABELLON
DIPOLOG CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Zamboanga del Nortethroughthe Agrarian Production Credit Program (APCP) in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) is giving workshops on Basic Business Plan preparation to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in the entire province. See STORY, page 6
NFA stores start rolling in Normin By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor
CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The National Food Authority (NFA) has started selling cheaper rice through “rolling stores” in a bid to counter the rising prices of the rice commodity in the region, Rafael Marasigan, NFA regional director, said on Wednesday. Marasigan said that the NFA rice are sold in “NFA’s rolling stores” assigned in various public markets and See stores, page 2
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ANNUAL REPORT. Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno (right photo) delivers his annual report during the 64th Charter Day celebra-
tion on June 15, 2014 at Kiosko Kagawasan in downtown Divisoria in Cagayan de Oro City. In his speech, Moreno cited various improvements in his eight-point agenda namely, poverty alleviation, peace and order, revenue generation, infrastructure, investment and metropolization, education, environment, health and hospital services, housing and resettlement, agricultural productivity, tourism and traffic management (PRIMEHAT). Cagayan de Oro City has turned 64th on June 15, 2014. Left photo, Councilors Roger Abaday and Candy Darimbang, second district Rep. Rolando A. Uy, Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, Mayor Oscar Moreno and his wife, Mrs. Arlene Moreno. Photos by Irene Joy B. Dayo
Congress is not the real battleground for the BBL Second of a series By BONG D. FABE
CAGAYAN de Oro City-The proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) will be scrutinized for its legality and constitutionality in Congress through an intense
debate. But the groups and individuals supporting the BBL believe that the real battleground is not there, but in the areas included in the proposed Bangsamoro New Political Entity or Bangsamoro Core Territory. The core territory, as defined in Article I, Section
5 of the Framework Agreement of the Bangsamoro (FAB) signed on October 15, 2012, shall consist (a) the present geographical area of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM); (b) 6 municipalities in the province of Lanao del Norte (Baloi,
Munai, Nunungan, Pantar, Tagoloan and Tangkal); (c) 39 barangays in the municipalities of Kabacan, Carmen, Aleosan, Pigkawayan, Pikit, and Midsayap in North Cotabato that voted for inclusion in the ARMM during the 2001 plebiscite; (d) the cities of
Cotabato and Isabela; and (e) all other contiguous areas where there is a resolution of the local government unit or a petition of at least ten percent (10%) of the qualified voters in the area asking for their inclusion at least two months prior to the See real, page 7
New house models launched at Filinvest Homes Butuan City Filinvest honors every hardworking Filipino who dreams to provide a home for his family. These homes represent a homebuyer’s first step towards the fulfillment of his dreams and aspirations. This year, Filinvest through Filinvest Home Butuan, launches a series of the new model units in response to the changing needs of the modern Filipino. Filinvest Homes Butuan, located along the National Highway (Davao-Butuan-Cagayan Road) at Km. 3 Barangay Baan, is less than a kilometer from the city proper. It will offer three house models, namely: Amber, Opal, and Molave. Price starts at Php 8,200 per month, these house models offer an attractive and affordable residential option for starting families. Putting a premium on quality housing, Filinvest highlights the 100% Reinforced Concrete Anay-Free seal. Houses with this seal makes use of reinforced concrete to create homes that are worth every See LAUNCHED, page 2
Opal House Model
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