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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

THE FOUR-WAY TEST of the things we think, say or do

1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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Communist rebels strafe army patrol base in Zambo

AGADIAN City––Suspected communist rebels strafed an army detachment before dawn Sunday in province of Zamboanga del Sur, but police said there were no reports of casualties. Police said the attack was believed carried out by the New People’s Army which is fighting for a separate Maoist state. See FULL STORY, page A7

‘Bambi’ set to deliver ‘Taho sa Katawhan’ By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

PROVINCIAL Governor Yevgeny ‘Bambi’ Emano would deliver his first “Taho Sa Katawhan” (State of the Province Address) on Wednesday at the provincial capitol ground to upbeat the constituents of the accomplishments and plans of his administration during his incumbency. Emano, who inherited a bankrupt administration when he was elected governor in the May 2013 elections, would likely focus his report on the how his incumbency was able See DELIVER, page A7

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PNP-Lanao head declares war vs. illegal drugs u A2

PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) Provincial Director Supt. Nickson B. Muksan seals the muzzles of the firearms of his men in time for the observance of Holy Month of Ramadhan which was witnessed by Mrs. Samirah Gutoc Tomawis, youth sector representative, and Supt. Balindong of the Regional Public Safety Batallion (RSPB) team leader in Lanao del Sur. The move proved effective as Marawi City and Lanao del Sur had zero accidental firing based on the records in various hospitals in the province. Photos by Sonny Sudaria of Mindanao Daily News-Armm

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Duterte wants probe on expansion of agri farms u A6

Sotto named as acting senate minority leader

Senator Vicente Sotto III has been officially designated as acting minority leader of the Senate. During Monday’s session, Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano manifested that detained Senate minority leader Juan Ponce Enrile sent a letter informing the Senate that the minority senators have agreed to appoint Sotto as acting minority leader. Cayetano said Senator Gregorio Honasan will replace Sotto as deputy minority leader. Senate President Franklin Drilon took note of Enrile’s letter with the concurrence of the members of the minority. Other members of the minority bloc include Senators Nancy Binay, Joseph Victor Ejercito and Jinggoy Estrada. Like Enrile, Estrada along with Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. has been detained for plunder and graft charges in connection with the alleged P10-billion pork barrel scam. A report from Jelly F. Musico of the Philippine News Agency

Zambo City files intrusion complaint vs MILF members

ZAMBOANGA City––The city government has filed a complaint for intrusion against alleged Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members before the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process

(OPAPP). Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar said Monday they filed the complaint after a group of MILF members led by a certain Bob Jumadil went to Barangay Baluno last July 31 purposely to get

samples of mineral products. Jumadil, according to Salazar, is the MILF’s political committee chairman of this city. “We have brought once again to the attention of Office of the Presidential

Adviser on the Peace Process a very disturbing report of intrusion of alleged MILF members in Barangay Baluno in the west coast last July 31,” Salazar said in a press conference.

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Regional Editor-Caraga

tous event as guest speaker of the induction ceremony which will be held at NGPI Multi-Purpose Building. Max Tutor, station manager of 96.1 San Franz Radio FM and current KBP chapter president, said the event will foster closer camaraderie and unity among local radio stations covered by the chapter to help new and aspiring broadcast journalist and disc jockeys professionalize their ranks.

Well-known broadcast journalists who are KBP members in the neighboring provinces of Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur will attend the event to get updated about new policies and guidelines to uphold professionalism in the industry from Basbaño. Participating radio stations of the local KBP chapter include DXDA 927 kHz Am, the official radio station of the provincial govern-

ment, Real Radio 88.9 FM, San Franz Radio 96.1 Fm and Radyo Natin San Francisco 104.9 in Agusan del Sur, Radyo Natin Bayugan City and DXVP Shure FM in Tandag City, Wow FM in Bislig City, Real Radio FM in Bislig City, Smile FM Bislig City and SJTIT DXIT Fm in Bislig City. Participating stations include Kisaw FM in Bislig City, 91.7 Life FM in Trento,

See members, page A7

KBP officers in Agusan Sur, Surigao del Sur Chapter to be inducted today

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur––The new set of officers of Kapisanan ng mga Brodkasters ng Pilipinas (KBP) Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur Chapter will be inducted today here by no less than KBP national President Herman Basbaño. At the same time, Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza will grace the momen-

See TODAY, page A7

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PNP-Lanao head declares war against illegal drugs By SONNY SUDARIA Mindanao Daily News-Armm

MARAWI City––The head of the Lanao del Sur police provincial office has ordered his men to launch an all-out war against illegal

drugs and other forms of criminality in the province. PNP Provincial Director Supt. Nickson B. Muksan told his men to prioritize those areas hardly affected by illegal drugs trade in the province of Lanao del Sur.

MDN: June 16-Dec.15, 2014

Muksan identified at least 20 barangays in the city of Marawi and at least six towns in Lanao del Sur as “shabu tiangge.” “We will prioritize these affected barangays in our operations,” he said adding, “we will soon launch simultaneous raids against these identified tiangges.”

He said: “Hopefully, our crusade against illegal drugs in Lanao del Sur will be successful with the arrest of those personalities behind the illegal drugs trade.” Mu k s a n i d e n t i f i e d the affected barangays as Dansalan, Sabala, Amanao, Lower Dansalan, and Kila-

la, all in Marawi City; barangays East Kilikili, West Kilikili, Bo-ot, West Village, Panang, and Muslim Village in the municipality of Wao; barangays Dilimbayan, Bato-Bato, and Madaya, all in Maguing; barangays Bacayawan, Pasir, and Kampo Muslim in Malabang town; Barangay

Dilabayan in Bacolod Kalawi town; Barangay Dilabayan in Taraka town; and Barangay Danugan in Pualas town. Aside from illegal drugs, Muksan also ordered for an intensified campaign against lawless elements who are preying on innocent civilians.

Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez formally turns-over the Barangay Bugo Overpass to Barangay Bugo Chairman Jesus S. Morial, Jr. The overpass costs P5.5 Million which came from the Sen. Serge Osmeña thru the efforts of Cong Rufus Rodriguez and Cong. Maxie Rodriguez of ABANTE Mindanao. Also present was DPWH Dist. Engr. Anastacio G. Marundan.

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Suspect in kidnap slay of 2 students in Sultan Kudarat yields GENERAL SANTOS CITY - A primary suspect in the kidnapping and brutal slaying of two high school students in Isulan town in Sultan Kudarat two weeks ago surrendered to police and local officials over the weekend following a series of negotiations. Isulan Mayor Diosdado Pallasigue said suspect Jay Sarayno alias “Pluto” voluntarily surrendered to him and the town’s police chief late Saturday evening in San Francisco town in Agusan del Sur. He said Sarayno, who is a resident of Barangay New Pangasinan in Isulan, decided to yield to face the charges being prepared by the local police in connection with the abduction and killing last July 19 of students Robert Mallet, 14, and Rey Pacifico, 16. The victims, who were residents of Barangay Cabuling in Tantangan, South Cotabato, were found dead at the boundary of barangays New Pangasinan and Laguilayan in Isulan on July 22, three days after they were reportedly abducted. Mallet’s mother Lorna was found unconscious and with severe injuries at another portion of the area at around 6:30 p.m. on July 21, a day after reportedly delivering the P50,000 ransom for the two victims. “He was constantly

bothered by his conscience so he decided to surrender,” the mayor said in a press conference on Sunday afternoon. Pallasigue said they initiated the negotiations for the suspect’s surrender after the latter’s wife resurfaced in Isulan town early last week. He said Sarayno’s wife decided to return to Isulan along with their six-month old child after earlier fleeing along with him. Citing accounts by the suspect’s wife, he said they left Isulan town by motorcycle last July 21 and proceeded to the North Cotabato area. They left the motorcycle along the national highway in Matalam, North Cotabato and boarded a bus bound for Davao City, he said. He said Sarayno and his family then boarded several buses that brought them northern Mindanao, Eastern Visayas and eventually at an undisclosed location in the Bicol Region. While in Bicol, Pallasigue said Sarayno tried to get a plane ticket to Manila for his family but the airline reportedly refused to issue one for his child due to the lack of identity documents. “It was then that his wife decided to just return, along with their child, to

Isulan and even threatened to commit suicide if he would not allow them to go,” the mayor said. Pallasigue said that with the help of Sarayno’s wife and mother, they were able to convince the latter to give up at a designated spot in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. Sarayno, who was presented to the media during the press conference, admitted killing the two high school students and trying the same on Lorna Mallet. But he stressed that he committed the crime by his own and did not have any help from other persons as initially suspected by police investigators. “I can’t sleep at night because my conscience was constantly bothering me and because they’re (victims) were also my friends,” he said in the vernacular. Sarayno said his original plan was just to kidnap the two victims and get some money in return as he wants to properly take care of his family. “(Killing Mallet and Pacifico) was just a side plan. I did not intend to harm them but things happened. I am extending my apologies to their families and I’m here now to pay for everything that I did,” he added. See suspect, page 7

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Establishments soon prohibited from imposing parking fees? Lawmakers led by Reps. Rufus Rodriguez (2nd District, Cagayan De Oro City) and Maximo Rodriguez Jr. (Party-list, Abante Mindanao) are seeking to prohibit the imposition of parking fees by shopping malls, schools, hospitals, hotels and other similar establishments. However, Rodriguez’s House Bill 4298 allows the charging of parking fees only if consumers using the parking space do not patronize the establishments once they use their parking spaces. In Cagayan de Oro, presently, no business establishment are yet charging parking fees to motorists who use their parking lots. But in Manila and other big cities, the owners of establishments like malls

and hotels take advantage of the consumers by charging them exorbitant parking fees despite the fact that these people park to patronize their businesses.. There are even establishments who charge standard parking fees even if a consumer only spends a little time inside their stores. It could be unjust and unfair. Take these for example: Some malls charge a fixed rate of P45 to P50 but most big shopping centers charge P40 for the first three hours of parking and an additional amount for ever y hour in excess. On the other hand, hotels charge P100 upward unless the ticket is validated. The Rodriguez bill is trying to instill fairness.

Under the bill, the consumers will not be required to pay the parking fee if they can present receipt or proper validation that proves they patronized the establishment. But there is some opposition to the bill’s provision that states: “Without the proper receipt or validation, the establishment is authorized to charge the customers P500 for the use of the parking facilities,…”. We agree that there is a need to regulate the imposition of parking fees by all establishments, whether public or private. Parking spaces should be free of charge if it is proven that the persons using it have made a purchase or have availed of the services provided by said establishment, as evidenced by his receipt or the proper

validation. But the establishment should charge the consumer not with high parking fees (P500 is too much, maybe lesser,) if he simply used the parking space without patronizing the establishment. Some hotels and motels in Cagayan de Oro City charge less than P500.00 in an overnight stay. Parking spaces should charge . Also, unless, a street or road is inside the premises of an establishment, parking fees could be impose. But the public streets and roads facing the establishment should be free for all users. Some establishments are imposing exclusive parking use by their clients. This should be considered unlawful. In this time of economic crises, exorbitant parking fees are lamentable.

THINK a minute. A successful man said: “Success is mostly about failing.” What we don’t know about the world’s most successful people is the many times they failed before they finally succeeded. Successful people know how to keep going and learning from their failures until they finally reach their goal. As a famous entertainer put it: “If you want the rainbow, you’ve got to put up with the rain.” This is a true story of a man who when he was 22-year-old failed at business.

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Then, at age 25, he tried for government office again and this time he won. But the next year his wife-to-be died, and at age 27 he had a nervous breakdown. In the next seven years he tried for government office 3 more times and lost all 3 times. Then three years later, at age 37, he tried again for government office and finally won. But only 2 years later he lost it again. In the next 10 years, he tried 2 more times for the Senate and lost both times. Then he tried for Vice President and lost that also. Finally, two years later, at age 51, this man was elected

President of the United States. Today, he is considered by many Americans to be the greatest President in America’s history. This is the true life story of Abraham Lincoln. Failing should make us better, not bitter. You can tell how strong a person is by how much failure it takes to stop him or her from continuing to try. Jesus Christ wants to give you His inner strength in your heart and character, so you will be able to handle your life’s difficulties and disappointments. In fact, you will actually

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Mosquitoes are persistent, work closely with their clients, approach others consistently, never get discouraged, and ONLY stop trying when they die. They range in size from a pin head to the size of a silver dollar. Relative to their size, mosquitoes have a huge success rate in accomplishing their goal. Compared to the size of a mosquito, their clients are giants. How mighty and effective could we be should we adopt even a few actions of a mosquito? The next time you hear negative chatter in your head, suck it out quickly. Get yourself out of the dark. Replace the chatter with victory thoughts.

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Cop, brod, maul journos in KTV bar in Agusan Sur By PAT SAMONTE Regional Editor-Caraga

UTUAN City-A police officer and his brother, sons of a Municipal Circuit Trial Court judge, and another were charged for mauling and threatening media practitioners inside a beer house along a national highway, Barangay 5, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur at around 1 am Saturday.

This paper’s Caraga Regional Editor Chris Pangani-

ban, who was with the media practitioners, said PTV8 cameraman Clemente Aroy Jr. suffered head injuries, while Ronald Sotario had contusions on the head. Charged before the San Francisco Police Office are PO1 Suharto Dimakula Salacop, his brother Michael Kimal, sons of Trento MCTC Judge Kimal Salacop, and a certain Joey. Panganib an rel ate d that his group composed of Alden Pantaleon of Mindanews, Agusan del Sur Public Affairs and Media Relations Division chief Ferdinand Perez and five of his staff, arrived at Dine Inn and KTV BAR to unwind, following a three-day

seminar-workshop on basic journalism for 25 department information officers at the provincial capitol. They saw PO1 Suharto Dimakula Salacop singing with two female entertainers. Aroy Jr. requested one of his companions be asked to go up the stage and sing. After the two female entertainers were through singing, Panganiban said a certain Joey and Michael Kimal Salacop dragged Aroy to the bar’s corner, pistolwhipped him with a caliber .45 pistol and took turns in mauling him with plastic chairs.They also pistolwhipped Sotario, one of Perez’s staff. “We tried to rescue Aroy, but Suharto pointed a gun

at us at close range and warned not to interfere,” Panganiban said. When Perez asked what was wrong, Suharto kicked and threatened him with the handgun, Panganiban said. “The suspects then fled on board a car,” he said. Panganiban said they rushed Aroy to the D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital where a certain Dr. Pantaleon found the victim to have suffered deep lacerations on his skull. He added that Caraga Police Regional Director Chief Supt. Dominador Aquino has ordered an investigation of the incident. An unconfirmed report said PO1 Suharto Salacop is assigned at Marawi City.

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BUTUAN City––The Regional Development Council (RDC) - Caraga in partnership with the GIZ-German Agency for International Cooperation is now accepting entries for the photography and jingle-making competitions bearing the theme, “Be the Agent of Change,” as one of the many strategies of communicating the Revised Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2013-2016. The photo competition is open to all hobbyists, novices and professionals. Winning prize category will be P2,000 for the third prize, P3,000-second prize, and P4,000-first prize and the most liked photo. On the other hand, amateur and professional songwriters, whether group or individual, are also encouraged to join the jingle-making challenge with P15,000 at stake for the first prize winner, P10,000 and See PHOTO, page A7

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Basscon Xtreme in MMA Expo Talk of the town Marlon T. Gayog THE Empire Boxing is launching its Basscon Xtreme in the Mindanao Martial Arts (MMA) Expo on August 10 at the Garden Oases’ in Bo. Obrero. “Basscon Xtreme is short for Bad ass conditioning,” said Empire Boxing proprietor Fraz Pasquil at the SCOOP Session of The Royal Mandaya Hotel

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Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City RODOLFO S. ALONZO SR., Petitioners.

CIVIL CASE NO. 2014-085

– Versus – CARNA JUANA C. BELISARIO, Respondent. X----------------------------------------------------/

For: Judicial Confirmation of Divorce

ORDER Before this court verified join petition for the approval and registration of the divorce filed by the petitioners through counsel and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites on September 26, 1984 at Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, 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 at008 Venus St., Rabago Subd., Villa Verde, Iligan City And Poblacion, Linsmon, Lanao del Norte 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 ten (10) years already, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on September 26, 1984, 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. On July 15, 2014, respondent filed before this court a Letter of No Objection to the petition. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on August 8, 2014 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 newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDER Iligan City, Philippines, this 16th day of July 2014. (Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: July 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 2014

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. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ISABEL GRACE CONCEPCION GALANG has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from ISABEL to ISABEL GRACE in the Certificate of Live Birth of ISABEL GRACE ABECIA CONCEPCION who was born on November 19, 1961 in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are GEORGE CONCEPCION and RACQUEL ABECIA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than August 7, 2014. (SGD)NORMA S. DIPUTADO City Civil Registrar MDN: July 29 & August 5, 2014

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City MYDA BALADJAY YARANON, Petitioners,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2014-087

- Versus - DANTE CODILLA BARGAMENTO, Respondent. X-------------------------------------------/

For: Judicial Decree of Divorce by Faskh

ORDER Before this court verified join petition for the approval and registration of the divorce filed by the petitioners through counsel and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites on May 27, 1997 at Linamon, del Norte, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at Luinab, Iligan City and Del Carmen, 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 nine (9) years already, since early part of 2005, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on May 25, 1997, 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 August 14, 2014 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 newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDER Iligan City, Philippines, this 25th day of July 2014.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: July 29, Aug. 5 & 12, 2014

Duterte urges investigation on expansion of agri farms near water source

AVAO CITY – Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has called for an investigation of all expansion program of corporate and individual agricultural farms especially those near Tamugan River in Baguio District, this city, seeing to it that buffer zones are still provided to protect the water source.

Duterte asked the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR XI) and the city’s environment office to look into the areas where alleged violations are committed. The mayor reminded that under the Davao City Water Code any expansion of agricultural industries near the watershed areas is prohibited. He said he does not allow anyone to tinker

with the water sources, including use of contaminants such as farm implements. The Code aims to protect and conserve the city’s water resources as it is crucial to a balancedeconomic system. Aside from Tamugan River, it also covers protection for Talomo River, Lipadas River, Sibulan River, Cugan Creek, Sirawan River, Suawan River, among others.

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Matalam ,Cotabato Publication Notice RA 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0036-2014 July 22, 2014 In Compliance with 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 EDITHA LITERATO CUENO-TABANAO has filed with this Office, a petition for corretion of entry in the date of birth from “September 22, 1969” to “September 23, 1969” in the Certificate of live birth of EDITHA LITERATO CUENO at Matalam,Cotabato and whose parents are ANDRES PONCE CUENO and PRIMA SAGAYNO LITERATO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than August 11, 2014. (Sgd.) TRINIDAD T. BUTARDO Municipal Civil Registrar

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R.A. 9048 No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registrar Province of Davao del Sur MUNICIPALITY OF PADADA NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION This compliance with Section of 5 R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that TERESITA DIEZ-ALBERCA has filed this Office a petition for Change of First Name from TERESA to TERESITA in the birth certificate of TERESA DIEZ who was born on June 13, 1950 at Padada, Davao del Sur from parents Ricardo Diez and Agustina Sultan. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office.

Duterte said everybody must ensure that no contaminants will flow into the water sources, thus the need to provide buffer zones. This developed foll ow i ng re qu e st f rom Davao City Water District (DCWD) board member Serafin Ledesma for the city government to stop all expansions of corporate agricultural farms, particularly areas adjacent to the Tamugan River, which is a major source of water in Davao City. Tamugan River is being tapped for surface water aside from the underground sources. According to Ledesma, DCWD will soon embark on a project in partnership with a private company NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses MAURICIO SALUBRE, SR. and FLORENCIA PULBOS consisting a parcel of land known as OCT No. P-25627, Lot No. 4540,Pls-67 situated at Caimpogan, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur containing an area of 96,778 square meters is the subject of Extra Judicial Settlement of the Estate of the Deceased Mauricio Salubre Sr. and Florencia Pulbos under the notarial registry of Atty. Benjamin B. Cuanan per Doc. No. 432, Page No. 87, Book No. XI, Series of 2014.

for bulk water delivery. The project is projected to produce 200,000 cubic liters daily and benefit an additional 30,000 households in 25 barangays. Ledesma suggested that all existing farms near the river must immediately establish buffer zones including farms near triburies. Ledesma further suggested that any development must be on agroforestry like cacao, coffee in partnership with the IP communities. R e p o r t e d l y, s o m e 200-hectare farm is being developed near the river that has caused the concern by some environmental groups. Duterte said he had not heard about it but asked the DENR and the city environment to investigate on the report. “If there is a need to cancel because it is violating the law –- cancel it,” the mayor said during his Sunday program “Gikan sa Masa Para sa Masa”. (PNA)

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato Municipality of Carmen NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act of No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RICARDO S. MUNDO has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from ALFREDO to RICARDO in the birth certificate of ALFREDO MUNDO who was born on OCTOBER 08, 1948 at Bangar, La Union and whose parents are Mariano Mundo and Juliana Zales. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than August 07, 2014.

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

(Sgd.) MARY P. MACAYA Municipal Civil Registrar

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Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOIN PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES EDGAR L. SERVITILLO AND ANN JORGEN R. SERVITILLO,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2014-86

EDGAR L. SERVITILLO AND ANN JORGEN R. SERVITILLO Petitioners X--------------------------------------------/

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOIN PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES NEMESIO A. SALOMON AND ERLINDA BESAS-SALOMON

CIVIL CASE NO. 2014-88

NEMESIO A. SALOMON AND ERLINDA BESAS-SALOMON, Petitioners X----------------------------------------------/ ORDER

ORDER

Before this court verified join petition for the approval and registration of the divorce filed by the petitioners through counsel and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites on April 2, 1997 at Linamon, del Norte, they converted to Islam faithm of which conversions to Islam were duly resisted with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents Pasileng Sur Binalonan Pangasinan and Neptune 1, Suarez, Iligan City; 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 seven (7) years already, since early part of 2005, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on April 2, 1997, 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 August 14, 2014 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 newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDER Iligan City, Philippines, this 25th day of July 2014.

Before this court verified join petition for the approval and registration of the divorce filed by the petitioners through counsel and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites on June 14 1984 at Iligan city, they converted to Islam faithm of which conversions to Islam were duly resisted with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur and Ditucalan, Iligan City; 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 eight (8) years already, since early part of 2005, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond June 14 1984, 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 August 14, 2014 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 newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDER Iligan City, Philippines, this 25th day of July 2014.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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NPA rebels strafed army patrol base in Zamboanga Sur

AGADIAN CITY – Suspected communist rebels strafed an army detachment before dawn Sunday in province of Zamboanga del Sur, but police said there were no reports of casualties.

Police said the attack was believed carried out by the New People’s Army which is fighting for a separate Maoist state. It said the gunmen strafed the detachment in the village of Libayoy in Tigbao town used as patrol base by members of the 10th CAAC of the

army. “The enemy approximately prepositioned at more or less a distance of three hundred meters away direction from the said patrol base particularly at the bridge situated at said place.” “ The strafing incident lasted for about

two minutes. The AFP troops detailed in the area deployed at their respective sector of fire and observed the enemy’s location whereby the enemy withdrew towards unknown direction. There was no reported killed or wounded during said incident,” police said. Just recently, one soldier was also wounded in a rebel attack in the village of Tuburan, also in Tigbao town, a known stronghold of the NPA in the province. (Mindanao Examiner)

Youth participants tackle possible projects that they can do for the community during the 2nd leg of the Speak Out Zambo activity, a monthly youth forum (http://www. zamboanga.gov.ph/)

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lenge to the Expo guests whoever can finish the workout will get a free Tshirt and free boxing session at Empire Boxing gym,” Pasquil said. Empire Boxing, which is located at the third Floor, Uncle Mark Bldg. Quimpo Boulevard, will also have a booth during the MMA Expo. Two boxers from the Empire Boxing Gym – Rodel Garde and Arnold Garde – will also be making their debut in the MMA. The Garde brothers were trained under the Cenojas Mixed Martial Arts of Marco Cenojas

found unconscious a day later later near the boundary of Isulan and Bagumbayan towns in Sultan Kudarat. Supt. Joefel Siason, Isulan municipal police chief, said they will immediately file kidnapping, double murder and attempted murder charges on Monday against Sarayno. He said the filing of the charges was delayed as they have yet to obtain a signed affidavit from Ms. Mallet, who is still recuperating from her injuries that had required a major operation in Davao City. “Now that we have a direct confession from the suspect, we will file the cases directly to the court,” he said. (PNA)

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Mallet, who was adopted by his mother Lorna’s deceased British husband, and Pacifico were last seen leaving Barangay Cabuling last July 19 after being invited by Sarayno to play basketball in Barangay New Pangasinan in Isulan town. The duo failed to return home that night but Sarayno came back alone on Sunday morning to inform Mallet’s mother Lorna that they were kidnapped by unidentified persons. Sarayno, who drives a motorcycle-for-hire owned by the Mallet family, reportedly asked Ms. Mallet to prepare P50,000 in cash as ransom, which she agreed to personally bring to Isulan. But Ms. Mallet was

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and P5,000 also for the first prize winners, respectively. The contest secretariat will accept song entries of not more than 60 seconds in length. Original photos and song competition must

be submitted at the Natonal Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) – Caraga regional office located at Nimfa Tiu Bldg., J. Rosales Avenue, this City. Submission of entries is from August 5 to 31, 2014. For more details and mechanics of the competition, you may visit caraga. neda.gov.ph/caraga or call at telephone numbers 085341-4195 or 342-5774-local 18 or 19. (VLG/PIA- Caraga)

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to keep afloat in the rough waters of more the than P 1 billion debt. “Although the previous administration of Gov. Oscar Moreno left the province with an enormous debt amounting to about P 1.2 billion, the operations of the provincial government continued to move ahead amid rough waters,” Emano said. He said that his administration has to double its efforts to financially recover without sacrificing the delivery of basic services, particularly in the field of health, education, infrastructure and the economic development of Misamis Oriental. The governor would appraise the provincial constituents of the degree of the accomplishments of the “eight-pillar” of his administration that were touted to be the flagship

P7.4M Merloquet Falls improvement unveiled

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Mayor Beng Climaco, led the inauguration of the 3 projects implemented by the City Government for the mprovement of access roads and passage leading to Merloquet Falls in barangay Sibulao in the east coast. The projects, costing a total of P7.4 million include road concreting, construction of box culvert and drainage and concrete steps, are expected to improve accessibility to the falls, which is fast becoming one of the favorite attractions adventure tourism not only for local or domestic tourists but even international visitors. The inauguration coincided with the conduct of Dia de Alcalde in Sibulao in line with the barangay’s fiesta celebration. Also present during the inauguration of the projects were Councilor Roel Natividad, City Engineer Luis Despalo, Sibulao barangay chairman Pablo Ramos, Canelar Barangay Chairmen Godofredo Sabordo Sr. and Mangusu barangay chairman Ismael program of the government of his incumbency. Emano’s “eight-pillar” program for Misamis Oriental are: Infrastructure, Health, Education, Environment, Agriculture, Transportation, Cooperative, and Peace and Order. He said that “Eco-Tourism” is the main thrust of his administration as the dynamics that would strengthen the eight-pillar program of his incumbency. During the “Taho Sa Katawhan,” the people of Misamis Oriental and the stakeholders would be glad to hear the governor’s report on how far have had the provincial government accomplished in the field of “Eco-Toursim” as the basis of the provincial government’s success during the first year of its operation under the new administration. The people of Misamis Oriental, however, would be more interested in the province financial stability as the criteria on whether the Emano administration has made substantial success that could provide a stable and sustainable provincial administration in the coming years.

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Malik and representatives from Streetwise Construction company, which undertook the project. After the inauguration, Mayor Climaco together with the other officials trekked to Merloquet Falls which is one of the city’s natural attractions that is included in the ecotourism program of the local government. The Merloquet is one of the hidden and unspoiled natural falls in the city and is included in the city’s promotional materials. The improvement of access to Merloquet Falls was started during the term of former Mayor Celso Lobregat. Meanwhile, over 300 residents from Sibulao availed of free services including medical, dental and other related programs Wednesday. Offices providing frontline services spearheaded the outreach program and these include the City Health Office, City Agriculturist Office, City Veterinarian and City Civil Registrar and numerous others. (Sheila Covarrubias)

cisco, 94.5 Magic Love FM in San Francisco, 95.3 Virgin FM in Rosario, Agusan del Sur, DXAK Fm in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur and DXAR 89.9 Heart Radio FM in Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur. A s i d e f r o m Tu t o r, other officers to be inducted by Basbaño are Alfredo Plaz, station m a n a g e r o f DX DA a s vice president, Gemeima Tepan, station manager of Radyo natin San Francisco as secretar y, Rona Alvizo, station manager of R a dyo Nat i n Bi s l i g City as Treasurer, Rey James Abellana, station manager of Real Radio San Francisco as auditor, Alfredo Lobog, station m a n a g e r of DX A K F M in Bunawan as standard authority.

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She added that the MILF members claimed “they were already given the authority to mine in any part of Mindanao.” She said that OPAPP Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles has asked the government peace panel’s committee on the cessation of hostilities to immediately look into the complaint. Salazar said Deles has informed her that the secretary has already raised the issue to her MILF counterpart. (MindaNews)

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Build Special Gospel of the day: Luke10:1-9 (August5, 2014-Tuesday) Luke 10:1-9- Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly [is] great, but the laborers [are] few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest. Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you: And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you: This gospel encourages us to pray for more laborers in His vineyard to build the kingdom of God here on earth. This is the reason of God why He allowed calamity to happen due to scarcity of evangelizers. In Hebrews 12:25-See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more [shall not] we [escape], if we turn away from him that [speaketh] from heaven: Printing paid by: Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! #0928414949009266607505: Question – Prayer request: Please follow me “WORD ON FIRE” on CCTN channel 12CDO @ 10 PM- Mondays and Tuesday @ 3:30 PM. God loves you!!!

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More investments needed to boost PHL tourism

he Philippines needs to invest $5 billion in tourism crucial to doubling the international tourism arrival every years. “After the 5As which what you call creating the hardware, you now create the software which is advertising. So with good products is good advertising,”

said Samie Lim, president at Canadian Tourism and Hospitality Institute. Lim explained that 5As, the main ingredients to boost tourism, refer to arrival (efficient services at airports and seaports, adequate facilities), access (roads and other basic infrastructure), accommodation

(hotels and restaurants, attractions (natural and manmade like beach, mountain and golf), and activities (rest and recreation). “We have to give credit to Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off) also and the budget airlines. With the Ro-Ro, we are able to get in domestic tourists,” he said.

BARANGAY ENTREPRENEURSHIP - A GoNegosyo Advocate since it started, VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ speaks before the participants of the Negosyo sa Barangay (NSB) Entrepreneurship Development Training at CAP Auditorium Building, Davao City organized recently by the GoNegosyo-Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship, Department of Trade and Industry-Philippine Trade Training Center and the Center for Future Leadership. This is part of Vice Governor Pelaez’s advocacy of empowering the barangays thru entrepreneurship. The GoNegosyo Movement was founded by RFM Corp. Chairman and CEO Joey A. Concepcion, a personal friend of Vice Governor Pelaez. The NSB will soon reach Misamis Oriental as Vice Governor Pelaez aims to spread his advocacy to empower Barangays for economic independence. SP COMMUNICATIONS

Lim said the government also needs to invest more in tourism, as it does in other sectors like agriculture. He cited the country’s 50 airports being upgraded and public-private partnership (PPP) projects geared towards boosting tourism. “Access is very important, that is why the infra-

structures are being built... And there are now at least 300 hotels being built that will employ five million people who also include (those employed by) travel agencies, tour guides,” he added. Lim was optimistic that with these investments and programs, the country could

attract 10 million tourists by 2016. He said every tourist arrival translates to creation of one job. Further, Lim said the government should develop programs and events that will be implemented every year to promote the Philippine tourism industry.

The Food and Drug Administration is moving to facilitate the application process for the FDA license to operate (LTO), and harmonize industry rules and regulations with standards prevailing in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Cecilia Matienzo, division chief of the FDA’s Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research Center (CDRRHRC), said the four regulatory centers under the FDA are awaiting passage of a draft administrative order (AO) expediting the process for releasing LTOs and certificates of product registration (CPRs). The draft AO mandates streamlining LTO and CPR processing to enable manufacturers, exporters, importers, and traders to compete on equal footing with their ASEAN competitors. There are also plans to raise the number of FDA staff to support efforts to fast-track processing and improve assistance to companies. The new guidelines are expected to be introduced in 2015,

said Matienzo. She was one of four FDA speakers at a recent seminar on the procedural and documentary requirements in applying for an FDA license, held in Pasay City. The three other regulatory centers under the FDA are the Center for Drug Regulation and Research (CDRR), Center for Food Regulation and Research (CFRR), and Center for Cosmetics Regulation and Research (CCRR). Ma. Theresa Cerbolles, Food and Drug Regulation Officer III of CFRR, said entrepreneurs should check out regularly the FDA website for the latest developments in applying for an LTO, schedule of payments, advisories, and related matters. Esperanza Almenanza, Food and Drug Regulation Officer II of CCRR, said requirements for obtaining an FDA license for cosmetics are being relaxed and made compliant with ASEAN good manufacturing practices. For example, this year, the cosmetics center, which also

regulates hazardous household items, started an e-notification system whereby businesses can already inform the FDA online of any “changes in circumstances” for hazardous chemicals like household cleaners, except for pesticides. But she said more stringent rules still hold for toys, and a company is still required to go the FDA office to file a notification of changes. Companies will also need to surrender their LTO and apply for a new one to go with any change in the toy’s product specifications. Meanwhile, Evangeline Manalo, Food and Drug Regulation Officer II of CDRR, reminded food producers and exporters that they should be aware of the formation requirements for food items such as food supplements. If a product’s formula exceeds the limit set to be categorized as food, it then becomes labeled as a drug, and a manufacturer will also have to get a drug license from the FDA, she said.

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Yamaha undertakes stringent assembly work in Batangas By Cheng OrdoÑez Associate Editor

IMA, Batangas––Yamaha Phi lippines (YMPH) in Lima, Batangas, undergo stringent, swift yet accurate and efficient assembly work at its plant in Lima, Batangas, as revealed by the tour organized for media last Thursday, July 31, inside the assembly area.

One motorcycle is assembled between 2:33 minutes to 2:44 minutes, the longest is 3:47 minutes for new brands, like the XZT 100 and Serow 250. This is how efficient the plant operation is when it comes to daily production of motorcycles. During the media tour last Thursday, mediamen From left, Mr. Ryan Jude Camus, YMPH marketing section manager, YMPH President Toru Osugi, Mr. Kaoru Ogura, YMPH sales and marketing from various outfits director and Ms. Maria Leinie Alambro, YMPH marketing communication supervisor proudly stand as they unveiled the XTZ 125 and Serow 250 See yamaha, page B2

for the Philippine market during the Yamaha Off-Road Media Day, last July 31, at the YMPH plant in Lima, Batangas.

Region 10 is fastest growing economy in Mindanao: Neda

BWM Group of Publications Publisher-CEO Dante Sudaria bestows the Business Entrepreneur Award to Ms. Isel Makapugay for the WorkArea Business Center, during the recently concluded 2014 Business Leaders Awards, held at the Ayala Centrio Activity Center, Cagayan de Oro City.

C AG AYA N d e O r o City––The National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) in Region 10 hailed Northern Mindanao as the fastest growing economy in Mindanao. Neda-10 Director Leon M. Dacanay Jr. presented the region’s development agenda to the the business sector and the academe during the Regional Development Forum, held recently here in Cagayan de Oro City. The forum is conducted on a regular basis to gather multistakeholders’ support for

positive action, evaluate development gains and gaps, and recalibrate the strategies and targets given the current changes in our environment. Dacanay said Region 10 has been the fastest growing economy in Mindanao with growth averaging at 5.8% annually in the last 10 years. It is the leading agriculture producer in the island; has the biggest industrial sector with highest output in manufacturing; and is the top revenue producer in electricity and water among Mindanao regions. Per capita gross regional do-

mestic product is also highest reaching P53.63 thousand in 2012. He impressed upon the participants that even with the challenges facing the region, such as poverty amid growth, underemployment and low labor productivity, as well as, vulnerability to disasters and climate change risks, Region 10 will continue to assert its role as the major “gateway”, and industrial core and trade center in the South. Dacanay said government agencies must continue to pursue the f o l l ow i n g t h e m at i c

strategies in Northern Mindanao: Good Governance and Peace and Order; Access, Logistics and Other Infrastructure Services; Trade, Industry and Tourism; Environment and Sustainable Development; Well-being and Improved Welfare; Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry; and Education and Youth Empowerment. Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) is also an integral part of the plan to further improve productivity and competitiveness of the regional economy. The presentation See FASTEST, page B2

Alcala bans hog products from South China province Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala ordered a temporary ban on the importation of hog products from Jiangsu, China following a confirmed report of

foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Zhoutang village in Yingtan. Under the Memorandum Order No. 13, Series of 2014, Alcala

directed the immediate suspension of the processing, evaluation of applications and issuance of import permits for hog products. DA veterinary quarantine of-

ficers/inspectors in all major ports were also directed to confiscate and stop FMD-prone animals from Jiangsu and their by-products from entering the country.

The restriction serves as proactive measure to protect the health of the local livestock population which remains

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witnessed the assembly work of motorcycle units of YMPH, produced from body to engine, from smallest parts to the biggest by its 350 workforce, 20 percent of the are women. For that day, more than 300 motorcycles were aasembled using original parts and engine shipped from Japan. The Thursday launching added two more motorcycles units to the many units of YMPH,as it officially unveiled the XTZ 125 and Serow 250 for the Philippine market during the Yamaha Off-Road Media Day. First showcased at the Yamaha International Show last month, both the XTZ 125 and Serow 250 are dual sports bikes that boast great rides on city roads and on rough terrain. The XTZ is a lightweight, high performance bike that

features smooth drivability and reliability. It is also fuel efficient with an 11-liter fuel capacity. Optimized for going off road, the bike has a long suspension travel and adjustable rear shock. In addition, the bike’s front tire (80/90-21) is larger than the rear tire (110/80-18), Yamaha Philippines President Toru Osugi during the press conference held Thursday, at the Yamaha assembly plant in Lima, Batangas. “The unit assures an easy, safe and comfortable ride with its compact body, stable full HT steel frame and engine guard,” Mr. Osugi said. The Serow 250, on the other hand, features excellent mmaneuverability suited for mountain trails. “The maximum turning angle of the bike’s handlebar is 51 degrees. It has a short wheelbase (1,360 mm) and a tight turning radius,” he added. The bike also features a powerful torque and a fuel-

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injected engine. The Serow 250 also assures an easy ride with low-seat height of 810 mm. It has a fuel capacity of 9.8 liters. The XZT 125 is now available with a suggested retail price of P81,900, and interested buyers will get their hands on the Serow 250 real soon, since it will be offered in September with the suggested price of P229,000. The ZXT 125 is available in white and blue while the Serow 250 comes in beige or white/green. The event also featured different activities, which were highlighted by the Enduro Race, where Spyder provided the goggles for the participants while Yamaha gave the helmets. Eleven 2-man teams raced to win prizes using the all-new ZTX 125, at the race track of Yamaha assembly plant in Lima, Batangas last Thursday, during the Enduro Friendly Challenge.

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capabilities with the use businesses with the rest of of geographic information the regions in the country; from page B1 system (GIS); bank on hu- and strictly enforce agenreceived favorable re- man resource development; cies’ public accountability views, particularly from ensure competitiveness of and transparency. Mr. Jaime Rafael U. Paguio of Promote CDO Foundation and Dr. Erlinda M. Burton of the Research Institute for Mindanao Culture (RIMCU). Mr. Paguio stressed that to combat poverty amid growth, stakeholders should bring back the “Bayanihan Spirit” for participatory governance. There should also be better laws intended to care for the community to sustain economic development. Ta i l o r - f i t t i n g t h e schools’ curriculum with the industries’ manpower requirements and the need for companies to accommodate on-the-job student trainees were also emphasized. Dr. Erlinda M. Burton of the Research Institute for Mindanao Culture (RIMCU) also cited the importance of community research and training on writing proposals. Issues raised during the open forum include: The need for government to upgrade data gathering The Alalum Waterfall, the pride of Sumilao town in BukidRead the digital edition of Mindanao Daily northmin . westmin . caraga . davao Your Mindanao-wide Community Newspaper

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non, is one of the tourist attractions located 50 meters away from the national highway. Sumilao town Mayor Rey B. Baula says he will further develop the waterfall as it will not just give Sumilao town the needed revenue, but create more jobs for his constituents. Photo by Sam Neri of Mindanao Daily News

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Ms. Maria Leinie Alambro, YMPH marketing communication supervisor (left), and Mr. Ryan Jude Camus, YMPH Marketing Section manager (right), join Mr. Kaoru Ogura, YMPH sales and marketing director, during the press conference held to unveil Serow 250 and XTZ 100 at Lima, Batangas, 31 July 2014.

Mr. Kaoru Ogura, YMPH sales and marketing director, presents the XTZ 100 to media at the Yamaha track in Lima, Batangas.

By Naome G. Japus Teacher – II Cagay-anon Elementary School Cagay-anon Sinacaban Misamis Occidental

In schools, there are student organizations that are created. The purpose of this is for the students to get involved in school activities, aside from performing classroom tasks. Example of this is the student council. To schools, terms used are Supreme Student Council, Central Student Government, Central Student Organization and the like. They serve as leaders in the entire student populace of the school. They are the highest governing body of

the entire studentry. Another example is the student publication. This club is composed of pool of writers, photographers and editors. They do the documentation in all activities conducted inside and outside the school premises where the school is involved. Being a student leader is beneficial to students because the training and experience of it develops their attitude and improve their knowledge. During the term as student leaders, students are

given abundant opportunities to groom themselves and learn about the world during their academic life. The student council, for one, is one such opportunity given to students to learn the skills of leadership during high school and college. Leadership skills help students in several ways and are essential for them to deal with their peers during their academic years and in their practical life as well. Learning is not just about the lessons gained in the classrooms, but also in experiences during academic years. One is being a student leader.

In driving real life: Education gives direction By Agustin B. Tauto-an Jr. Calolot Elementary School Bonifacio West District

Education is a very important thing in person’s life for it is a guide light during his trace in “real life”. The time after one graduates is a beginning of “real life” in a person’s life. It is the time where he hunts a job and be employed afterwards. Needless to say, it is not simple as enrolling oneself in a university anymore, but seems like applying for a scholarship grant. The applicant needs to present all his credentials and disclose Mr. Ryan Jude Camus, YMPH marketing section manager, joins Mr. Kaoru Ogura (forehis edge among other apground), YMPH sales and marketing director, in presenting the XTZ 100.

plicants just to be accepted and enjoy the benefits of being a scholar. Hunting for a job is tough, knowing that there are several people who are interested in having one too. The lessons learned from school are big help in applying for a job. In addition, being schooled will make a person think better and understand critical situations and give intelligent answers during job interviews. Digging deeper, schooling can help one to achieve smart decisions. These are certainly additional points during a job interview, attracting

company employers. Further, having education would either change or improve one’s paradigm in viewing for his future life. In school, investing for the future is what a student perception is. It means that after school, there are ambitions and wishes that are waiting to be fulfilled. Education is an arrow that gives life a direction. Education is made for the purpose of gaining knowledge and wisdom. These learnings can cause big impacts to a person. One is to level up a person’s way of life and as well, life itself.

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at present mainly due to FMD, hence no import permits could be issued for the commodity. BAI Assistant Director Dr. Simeon Amurao said the ban is in addition to the existing ban on the importation of fresh, frozen and processed meat and live animals susceptible to FMD from China due the presence of the disease in other parts of China. As to the order to quarantine officers at all ports, Amurao said, all frozen meat and susceptible live animals from China will be confiscated for immediate disposal or destruction. He noted that even if the outbreak has been controlled, the import ban

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Of Ripples, Mangrove and Rugby T

he Dalai Lama once said, “Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far reaching effects.” Just like him, I am a firm believer that a positive deed by an individual will create a multiplier effect to the entire community. When JCI Kagayhaan Gold through their Project Chair Engelbert Ubay-ubay invited our team, the Cagayan de Oro Rugby Football Club to participate in their annual mangrove tree planting activity, I did not hesitate to offer our help and gladly said yes right away. I knew that it would be a great opportunity to work together with other

organized groups to give back to nature whatever blessings that came our way from the past year. Although the weather was not looking too kind last July 27, we drove to the rallying point and met with the other groups before proceeding to the planting site in Barangay Baybay, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental. Several groups joined the event that included Cagayan de Oro Rugby Club, Masons CDO Lodge 298, Philippine Air Force-8th Reserve Center, Lotus Sutra Research Group, SAE Fraternity and CDO Eagles Club. I must admit once we turned off the main highway towards the site, I was a little concerned that our car would get

stuck on the muddy path. Some of the houses we drove past on route were badly damaged from previous storms and the muddy track made the drive challenging so we decided to park the car in a safe place and walked the rest of the road toward the meeting area. Upon arriving at the site, we were greeted by smiling kids and friendly locals from the small village living along the coast. After the usual introduction of participants, Barangay Chairman Leonardo Suezo demonstrated how to plant a mangrove seedling and reminded us on how all the hard work can be wasted if the seedlings are not properly planted as the current or bad weather

can uproot and wash them away easily. And so we planted with these precautions in mind. The organizers later informed us that the participants planted 3,000 mangrove seedlings that day, a great display of solidarity and sense of responsibility dedicated to Mother Nature. Having spent 27 years in the UK where my experience in community outreach usually involve feeding programs to homeless people in London, coming back to the Philippines a couple of years ago gave me more opportunities to initiate and partake in outreach programs which have given me a wider insight and better perspective

about life. Establishing the Cagayan de Oro Rugby Football Club has not only provided kids with an avenue to engage in sports but also helped others who are in need with our own community social responsibility programs, “Help Change the Life of a Child”, “Give Blood, Play Rugby” and “Clean Beach, Play Rugby”. Participating in a tree planting activity complements our community advocacies hence we grabbed the opportunity to join JCI-KG in their annual mangrove planting activity. We all have different reasons why we initiate or participate in community outreach activities. For CDO RFC Team, we believe that

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these causes solidify our sense of brotherhood as we all get to spend some time together knowing that we have collectively shared our efforts to a particular project. We also hope that in doing or supporting these projects, it will inspire the youth and other members of the society to participate more in projects that are worthwhile for the community. As for myself, I just want to make a positive dent to somebody’s life, to the community and to the people of Cagayan de Oro who have embraced me as one of their own. I am hopeful that this will inspire other people to become more proactive in giving back and paying forward, believing that in one way or another, that small deed will eventually ripple into bigger things. We would like to acknowledge our Club Partners and Sponsors such as Healthy Cells Nutrition Club, Tri Star Paints & Construction Supply, Great White Water Tours, Sprint Multisport, Parasat HD, Dahilayan Adventure Park, Primavera Residences, BigyBoi Convenience Store, Smart, Del Monte Phils., Cagayan de Oro Times, Mindanao Daily News, Sun Star Cagayan de Oro, ABSCBN Northern Mindanao (MOR, TV Patrol and Pamahaw Espesyal) and other blogsites who all have contributed to the grassroots rugby development in CDO. n NOEL VILLA

Carnival, Liceo U to represent Region X CdeO Style! in National Bible Quiz

he floodgates of Heaven opened with a deluge of blessings to Liceo U's first triumphant feat in interschool competition this year by winning Champion in the 5th St. Paul National Bible Quiz regional round, qualifying the University to the nationals. Jennyfer Behiga,

Claire Gigje and Angelyne Bonani competed against 25 other schools, which are mostly sectarian schools in Northern Mindanao. They emerged first placers and are set to represent Region X on September 20, 2014 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Adelante!

igalaay, the Kagay-an festival aimed to foster friendship among peoples become more colorful and lively with the newest street festival to hit the city – The Cagayan de Oro Carnival, an explosion of colors and synchronized dancing accompanied by rich rhythmic musicality promoting global cultures. Dazzling costumes and infectious dance beats will fill the streets in a dance mania Cagayan de Oro Style. To add more sizzle and pizzazz, a Carnival Queen will be chosen from among the muses of the participating contingents. This event is indeed a fitting celebration as the City of Golden Friendship emerges as one of the best livable and emerging cities in the world. The Cagayan Carnival will be on August 24, 2014 at 2 o’ clock in the afternoon. The street dance parade starts at the Rodelsa Circle in Paseo del Rio to Don Apolinar Velez Street and commences in Kiosko Kagawasan, Divisoria Plaza. Interested groups may visit the City Tourism Office for contest rules and registration forms or call 9088188185. Initial briefing will be on August 2, 2pm at the City Tourism Hall. Deadline for application is August 12, 2014.