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Volume VI, No. 259

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Devotees of The Our Lady of Guadalupe are expected to visit the shrine located in the Igbalalay Hills in Barangay Balubal in Cagayan de Oro City this Holy Week. MDN file

Health dept raises Code White Alert By LEILANIE S. JUNIO of PNA

A Catholic priest reminded the faithful to include ‘white lies’ in their confession in observance of the Holy Week. Fr. Jerome Secillano of the Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Parish in Sampaloc, Manila noted that all lies are sin. “It’s still a lie that’s why you have to confess that. A lie is a lie. Lie is a sin,” he said in an interview. The Manila priest added, “All kinds of lies and all kinds of sins, we need to confess them.” The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines-Public Af fairs Committee (CBCP-PAC) Executive Secretary said the faithful should include such lies in their confession since it is does not follow the Church’s teaching of the Mr. Joe Palabao (foreground) of BusinessWeek Mindanao and Mindanao Daily joins other devotees of The Our Lady value of honesty.

THE Department of Health (DOH) has raised “Code White Alert” in the observance of Holy Week. “We would also like to Inform that DOH nationwide is on code white alert starting yesterday, Palm Sunday (April 9) and it will be in effect until Easter Sunday in preparation for the festivities and activities of the observance of Semana Santa or holy week,” said DOH Secretary Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial. Code “White Alert” refers to the readiness of hospital manpower like general and orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, of Guadalupe cross the rivers before reaching the Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine in the Igbalalay Hills in Barangay See code, page 7

Catholic faithful told to confess ‘white lies’

Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City in observance of the Holy Week last year. MDN file

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7 killed, 4 injured in Oro road accidents By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

AGAYAN de Oro City--Seven people, including thre e chi ldren, and a transgender were killed while four others were injured in the worst road accident in this seaport capital of Northern Mindanao in recent years, the police reported Monday. Chief Inspector Ivan Viñas, the police investigator, identified the fatalities as Ronnie Abreu , 46, and his three children, Kenneth

Fortun opens P13.46m school projects

10, Sophia, 7 and Stiffany, 5, Vanessa Tadlas, 29, May Buñor, and Vivien Nacaya, a transgender. Viñas s aid t hat t he victims were on board separate vehicles when a wayward cargo truck with plate number YDY 562 running at breakneck speed hit them along the highway in Baloy, a village east of here Sunday evening. He said that Abreu and his three children were on board a family-owned single motorcycle, which was sideswiped by a speed-

ing delivery truck owned by the “El Raro Trucking” driven by Freddie Talisayan, 31, while the other victims were on board a “Motorela” (public utility motorcycle with sidecar) and other was another single motorcycle. Viñas did not immediately identified the injured, although he hinted that some of them were only slight in nature and were treated as outpatients. During the initial investigation, Talisayan told the police that he did not know what happened because

he was dead drunk after downing several bottles of liquor together with coworkers in a motor pool compound in Baloy where several delivery and cargo trucks were parked. Felix Talisayan, 32, the elder brother, who served the assistant of the younger Talisayan, said that he actually drove the delivery truck from the compound to the highway because they have a scheduled delivery for the Gamma Farm Monday morning. The El Raro Trucking, reportedly owned by a

lawyer, has a contract with the Gamma Farm to deliver hundreds of broilers, a three-week old chicken, for outlets that sell deep fried and chicken meat. The elder Talisayan said that he was forced to turn over the wheels for fear of being harmed by his younger brother who was already reeking with liquor at the time. “We were running at 100 kilometers per hour and my younger brother never careless, although I warned him that several motorcycles had already

been sideswiped while the police were already on our tail,” Talisayan said. He said that the truck stop only when it was purposely rammed on a concrete aisle where a road upgrade was ongoing along the highway heading toward the city’s downtown. Viñas said that the case with reckless imprudence resulting to homicide and multiple injuries and damaged on properties would be filed against the Talisayan brothers after the investigation is completed.

By PAT SAMONTE MDN-Caraga

BUTUAN City––Agusan del Norte First District Representative Lawrence Lemuel Fortun made use of the congressional break to inaugurate last week t w o n e w l y - c o mp l e t e d school buildings in two far-flung villages here. In his speech following the blessing and turnover of the P6,660,147.55 Su m i l e Nat i on a l Hi g h

THANKING THOSE WHO MADE SCHOOL BUILDINGS POSSIBLE. In his speeches during the turn-over rites of two units

newly-constructed two-storey four-classroom buildings in barangays Sumile and Maguinda, Butuan City, last April 5, 2017, Congressman Lawrence “Law” Fortun thanked the parents, teachers, barangay officials, DPWH and the taxes the people paid for making the P13.4-million school building projects possible. Left photo shows Fortun (2nd from left) turning over the symbolic key to village officials and teachers of Sumile National High School. The lawmaker is shown at right photo (3rd from left) with teachers of Maguinda National High School during the ribboncutting ceremony. Photos by Pat Samonte for Mindanao Daily

the lawmaker, his role in the project was not “a big deal” as it was his duty as congressman to recommend the project’s inclusion in the budget.

School two-storey fourclassroom school building, Fortun said the project was the result of the collective efforts of the barangay off icials, the

parents, teachers, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel who undertook its construction and the taxes the people paid for

the school’s completion. Fortun stressed in his remarks during the inauguration of the P6,804,191.44 Mag u i nd a Nat i ona l Hi g h

School two-storey fourclassroom building, that credit for the construction and completion of the project should go to the people. According to

economy backward and enriched only a few. This must be urgently corrected through real reforms based on social justice. The NDFP and the Duterte government negotiating panels had successfully concluded the third round of negotiations in January 2017, with an exchange of drafts for a comprehensive agreement on social and economic reforms (CASER). During the fourth round of talks from April 2-6, the panels will attempt to reach significant agreements on CASER, which both sides

agree is vital to address the underdevelopment that creates the conditions for armed conflict. Both parties have agreed that discussions will cover agrarian reform and rural development, national industrialization and foreign economic and trade relations, among others. IBON said that the government’s 10+0 Economic Agenda and Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 20172022 repeat the neoliberal errors of past administrations and economic plans. Such policies have worsened the plight of the Filipino

people causing widespread landlessness, unprecedented jobs crisis, chronic poverty and inequality that feed social unrest and conflict. The group noted, for instance, that seven out of 10 poor Filipinos are in the rural areas where landlessness is prevalent due to land monopoly. The group said that 80% of agricultural lands are controlled by just one third of all landowners. Landlessness and rural poverty can be resolved through free land distribution accompanied by reliable

ZAMBOANGA City––Three militiamen were killed while 11 others, including six soldiers, were wounded after government troops clashed Monday with suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sumisip town, Basilan province. Capt. Jo-ann Petinglay, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) spokesperson, clarified a report earlier in the day that a soldier was killed during the encounter. The first gunfight occurred when troops of the Army’s 4th Special Forces Battalion encountered a group of Abu Sayyaf bandits while conducting security patrol at around 7:15 a.m. in Barangay Cabcaban, Sumisip. The battalion had just established a detachment in the village following a request from the municipal government. At around 7:45 a.m., the engaged troops were reinforced by the 1st Special Forces Company, who were fired upon by the withdrawing bandits as they were traversing the temporary patrol base

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Way to peace: Finalize deal on social and 3 militiamen killed, 11 economic reforms, says research group injured in Basilan clash Research group IBON welcomed the resumption of talks between the National Democratic Front (NDFP) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP), now on its fourth round. Finalizing a key agreement on social and economic reforms to address poverty is a big step towards peace, said the group. IBON stressed that poverty, which underlies the armed conflict, has been worsened by the neoliberal economic framework that has kept the Philippine

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AFP confident of meeting June 30 deadline to neutralize Abu Sayyaf THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) remains confident of neutralizing the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) within the six-month time frame set by President Rodrigo Duterte. “The AFP is on the right

track and is confident it can meet the timetable of six months within which the Commander-in-Chief, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the ASG defeated,” military public affairs office chief Col. Edgard Arevalo

Reflections on ICT for Teachers By Hansinperl M. Codilla

With the fast pace of modern technology that we have now, I believe teachers must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to cope up with the needs of the school and students. To make this possible a School Information and Communication Technology (ICT) headed by the School Head Mr. Jess G. Bernas and the ICT experts of Old Kibawe Elementary School who were Mrs. Jove Jean G. Duran, Mrs. Teriza Loyola O. Macua, Mrs. Maricel A. Pobodaora and Ms. Xyprene Gay T. Khensay conducted a TrainingWorkshop on Desktop Publishing, Spreadsheets, and Powerpoint Presentation Making. The training-workshop aims to: effectively use technology in education; gain in-depth knowledge in spreadsheets and desktop publishing using Microsoft Publisher (a tool

used in making posters and reading materials); apply the acquired knowledge and skills in creating designs to be used in school logo, school paper layout, instructional materials, school website, and school profile. The training started with the usual registration of participants followed by a short opening program where Mr. Jess G. Bernas, principal of OKES gave the welcome remarks. He encouraged teachers to train other teachers as part of the support in promoting the use of ICT in schools. Lastly, the training –workshop ended with the most awaited part which is the giving of certificates. Here participants are now ready and equipped with latest and practical knowledge in Desktop Publishing, Spreadsheets, and Powerpoint Presentation Making and use as aid in joining contest in the future.

said in a statement Sunday. This confidence was further bolstered by AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Eduardo Año’s visit to the officers and enlisted personnel of Joint Task Group Sulu last April 6. He went on to urge soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen of the unit to work harder and double time so that the campaign to eliminate the bandits can

meet its June 30 deadline. “The AFP is midway in its campaign against the Abu Sayyaf, General Año inspired them to operate at full speed, double or increase the operational tempo some more. The AFP has proven its capacity to inflict heavy casualties against the terrorist group,” Arevalo stressed. As this develop, Año said that the bandits are

no match to the AFP due to its ability to adopt new tactics and maneuvers to defeat them. “We have actually perfected the art of combined and joint operations. We saw the interplay among major services, and the interplay of each ground troops to deliver in different lines of operation, the maneuvers, the fire support and the combat leadership,”

he added. Also on April 6, Año along with senior AFP commanders visited the officers and enlisted in Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista in Sulu. He also awarded new Glock pistols to the officers who led the successful operations against the ASG that resulted to the recovery of 77 high-powered firearms -- the biggest haul See SAYYAF, page 7

Summer Bath. A boy enjoys a bath in the manhole of an irrigation canal in hinterland Barangay Kabacsanan in Iligan City Sunday (9 April 2017). MindaNews photo by Bobby Timonera

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Good question. The Bible itself hurries to give an answer. It says: “For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins. But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins…” For those who are truly interested, these verses could be found at Hebrews 10 of the Bible. -oooFOR HOLY WEEK, IT IS BET TER TO READ, STUDY, THE BIBLE: What then must true believers engage themselves in during Holy Week 2017 so their commemoration of Holy Wek would truly be spiritually beneficial or worthwhile? There would be many answers to this question, but as far as the Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo (or AND KNK, the Children of God Blood Kin of the Christ) Church is concerned, the best would be a further reading and studying of the Bible. The AND KNK is the Church that Jesus Himself established, as He said in Matthew 16:18, in the “east” or the “far off land”, which is the Philippines (as the Second World War proved quite eloquently), to fulfill His endtime purpose (Isaiah 46:11) of proclaiming the truth that saves (Mat-

thew 24:14)---which is that Jesus is God and Savior, and is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. For t he A N D K N K preachers, pastors, and teachers, there would be a three-day seminar at Mater Dei, MacArthur Highway, Capas, Tarlac, from April 11 to April 13, 2017. The seminar seeks to immerse these preachers some more on the teachings and the basic doctrine of the Church, to make them more effective defenders of Jesus as God and Savior and as God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. -oooDEEPENING UNDERSTANDING OF WHO JESUS REALLY IS: For all other AND KNK members, the directive is for them to pursue in earnest Bible reading and studies. Of course, they have already been doing Bible studies on a daily basis, as far as practicable, as a prerequisite to their continued membership with the AND KNK. For this particular Holy Week, however, they are also enjoined to read and meditate some more. The objective, of course, is to deepen their understanding of the Biblical proofs that Jesus is God and Savior, and is God the Father, Son, and Holy

Spirit. There has to be a more thorough appreciation of the fact that they must know these proofs, because each and every AND KNK member assumes the role of a defender of Jesus as God and Savior once they are baptized into the Church. Perhaps, at this point, those who are already fed up and literally nauseated by the repetitive activities that mark their usual Holy Week celebrations can join the seminar the AND KNK is going to hold on April 11, 12, and 13, 2017, either personally in Capas, Tarlac, or through its Facebook Live broadcast of the salient points of that seminar. Please check below how to view this Facebook Live broadcast. -oooWATCH “ANG TANGING DAAN”, “KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS”, AT FB LIVE: Please watch “Ang Tanging Daan”, a roundthe-clock Bible Exposition and prayer session at www. facebook.com/angtangingdaan; and “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas”, a legal counseling and news commentary program at www.facebook. com/kakampimoangbatas. Reactions: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

Of paramours and corruption

By William R. Adan of MindaNews

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental--It is difficult to imagine how Mrs. Alvarez, the incumbent President of the Spouses Association in the House of Representatives, felt about her position after the public and sadistic humiliation of being replaced as the lady love of House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. And how the children of the couple had taken at heart the infidelity of their father; how the estranged Lolo and the Lola would ever explain to their grandchildren the eroded or broken ties of the family? Mr Alvarez thought perhaps that his puppy-like adoration and association with President Duterte would rub on him the vaunted machismo and charisma of Tatay Digong which spares the latter from the fallout of his sexual exploits and philandering, the reason probably why the Speaker

Turning point admitted publicly that he has a girlfriend and is no longer in good terms with his wife, and that he had also sired a number of children with different women. His admission provoked a tsunami of adverse reactions and condemnation that threw him off balance. In his desperate effort to survive, he had to grab at anything within reach. Such that in the thick of the cry for his disbarment for the admission, he charged, dragging lawyers with him to the whirlpool of his sexual scandal, that all lawyers are as guilty as he is; and, hence, if also disbarred like him, our judicial courts will accordingly run out of counsels and will cease from functioning. Justice, hence, would no longer be served. Is it also possible that the House of Representatives or Congress itself might

close shop because of the same immorality issue, a development that many might welcome with glee? There’s a saying in Tagalog which goes “Ang taong nagigipit kahit sa patalim at tae ay kakapit.” (highlight added) . Alvarez grabs and is desperately clutching on at both so as not to drown in the mire of his stupidity. The sexually scandalized political atmosphere turned unexpectedly crazy when instead of the traditional public fight between the legal wife and the querida of a philandering husband, this time around the hottest House scandal is the amusing, politically devastating war between two queridas of two former political bosom buddies now turned enemies as a consequence. It does not help that in apparently trying to defuse the tension between his two strong

supporters and allies from Davao the equally scandalous President dismissed as insignificant the moral issue of a husband having other women in his life besides his wife. In defending Alvarez, he said that the Speaker can have as many women or wives he wants because he is not a Catholic. Duterte in fact rationalized that monogamy is a Christian morality that should not bind non-Christian males to it, even advising morally decadent government officials to eschew Roman Catholicism or Christianity as their religion and declare themselves as atheists to escape legal complications. Indeed, birds of the same feathers f_ck together. What is now happening in our midst is not really surprising because even prior to Day 1, decency is a virtue that has been held with disdain and contempt by the present administration, whose bold See corruption, page 7

5 Murad: May 18 deadline to submit draft BBL to OP is from Duterte FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776 E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com Editor: Ruel V. Pelone

Just an instance of Integrity By Rosalinda Requintosa, Teacher-1 0ld Damulog National High School

“Perhaps the surest test of an individual’s integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.” - Thomas S. Monson. Integrity means following moral or ethical convictions and doing the right thing in all circumstances, even if no one is watching. Having integrity means you are true to yourself and would do nothing that demeans or dishonour’s you. How could we show integrity daily? Guys this can be shown if we keep our promises even if it takes an extra effort. We knew pretty well that many are fun of making promises without keeping these declines ones credibility. Next is, during shopping let’s go back to a store and pay for something we forgot to pay for. And if ever the cashier gave you too much change return it. If noticed someone accidentally dropped a money return it without expecting a reward. Never betray a friend’s trust, because betrayal of trust has long been condemn as undesirable characteristics of a person. Do not gossip someone and remain true to your spouse or partner.

Ignore someone’s advice on how to cheat on your taxes and not get caught. Do not let someone else take the blame for something you did. If someone gives you confidential information, never tell anyone what you know. When it is obvious to you a relationship is over, don’t drag it out but discuss it openly. In the Workplace, Work when you are supposed to and save socializing, snacking, searching the Internet and personal phone calls for break time. Show respect to co-workers with appropriate conversation and empathy. If you are in management, keep your employees informed what needs to be done. Adhere to company policies and procedures and be responsible by using materials for work and not personal use. If you make a mistake admit it and don’t let teammates take the fall. Work together as a team for this builds trust and shows integrity. If you find yourself in a conflict of interest, get out of it as soon as possible and don’t accept praise of acclaim for someone else’s work. All these, some might say very elementary but this requires an effort to do so.

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By Carolyn O. Arguillas MindaNews

CAMP Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao-The May 18 deadline to submit the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to the Office of the President came from President Rodrigo Duterte himself, Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, chair of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said. “Siya ang nag set noon na sana ma-submit sa May 18,” Murad told MindaNews Friday afternoon. He said the date was brought up by the President during their talk at the launch of the 21-member MILF-led Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) on February 24 in Davao City. He said the President was “emphasizing on the immediate na formulation of the new BBL para maipasa na sa Congress. Palaging sinasabi nya na dalian para matapos na ito” (He repeatedly said hurry up so this can be finished immediately). “Actually, gusto nga niya, nag set nga siya ng parang unilateral na timeline na May 18 kailangan ma-submit sa kanya yung bagong BBL in time para mai-submit sa Congress in July … consistent pa rin ang kanyang sinasabi na paunahain natin itong Bangsamoro” (that we push for the Bangsamoro first), Murad said. The President will de-

VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ TELLS SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES OF BSU-ESC ALUBIJID TO BE READY TO FACE THE REAL WORLD – To be able to compete with the real world, the Bukidnon State University – External Studies Center Alubijid graduates must equip themselves with skills and knowledge. Vice Governor JOEY G. PEAEZ told the graduates that after graduating competition gets tougher and more challenging. He also presented to the graduates the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Oriental Resolution, sponsored by Provincial Board Member JIGJAG G. PELAEZ, requesting President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to stop the Closure Order of BSU-ESCs by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). He also informed them that he sent a letter to CHED reminding the Commission to include all BSU-ESCs students in the Php8.3 Billion budget allocation for free tuition fee for all State Universities and Colleges.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte sits with (from left to right) Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chair Al Hadj Murad Ebrahim and Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) Chair Gadzali Jaafar during the launching of the expanded BTC at the Waterfront Insular Hotel in Davao City on February 24, 2017. SIMEON CELI JR./Presidential Photo

liver his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24 where he is expected to certify as urgent the passage of the Bangsmaoro law. Duterte on March 11 surprised those keenly monitoring the Bangsamoro peace process, when, addressing the MILF during the inauguration of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Baguio City, he said, “you’re about to complete the Bangsamoro Transition draft (referring to the BBL). I will study it before we submit it to Congress and pray that it would sail on still waters.” The BTC, however, was

not “about to complete” the draft BBL by then as its members were named only on February 10, three months after the Exedutive Order reconstituting the BTC was signed. It was officially launched in the presence of President Duterte on February 24 at the Waterfront Hotel’s Garden Paviliion in Davao City, and held its first session on Marh 6 and 7 to discuss internal rules and the budget. In its April 3 to 5 session, the BTC approved its internal rules, adopted as “working document” the draft BBL submitted by the

previous BTC to Congress on September 10, 2014, and set up the six committees to begin crafting the draft BBL. As of April 9, it was still awaiting notice from the Departemtn of Budget and Management for the release of its budget. Commissioners in the meantime have been shouldering the expenes for transportation to and from Cotabao City as well as the payment of rhti The BTC — composed of 11 members nominated by the MILF and 10 by the government (GPH) — will begin committee hearings on April 10 to 12 See submit, page 7

PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBER JIGJAG G. PELAEZ GRACES THE GRAND LAUNCHING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES (USTP) – As the representative of Vice Governor JOEY G. PELAEZ, Provincial Board Member JIGJAG G. PELAEZ (upper left photo) attended the amalgamation of the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) into University of Science and Technology of the Southern Philippines (USTP) in Claveria, Misamis Oriental. Provincial Board Member Jigjag Pelaez witnessed the unveiling of the USTP Seal and Change of Banners. DR. RICARDO E. ROTORAS (upper right photo) expressed his excitement to the public and wished that USTP will become a world class university through this unprecedented event. The Grand Launching of USTP in Claveria campus is simultaneously conducted with the grand launching of USTP-Cagayan de Oro campus.

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National search for 2017 most eco-friendly schools going on THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is now accepting nominations for the most environment-friendly and sustainable schools in the country. Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Assistant Director Jacqueline Caancan said the “2017 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools” is for all public and private elementary and high schools, colleges and universities nationwide. “The competition seeks to encourage schools to become more actively involved in environmental issues at a practical and local level. It recognizes academic institutions with the best eco-friendly programs and activities,” Caancan said. The deadline for submission of nominations is April 28, and the winners will be announced in November as part of the National Environmental Awareness Month and National Clean Air Month celebrations. “We are hoping more schools will participate in this fifth leg of the bi-annual Search that started since 2009, and take part in heightening

environmental awareness among our youth,” Caancan said. The national search is organized by DENR-EMB, in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education, Nestle Philippines, Smart Communications, One Meralco Foundation, Land Bank of the Philippines and other sectoral partners. The competition is a direct response to Republic Act No. 9512 or the National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008. It is also the country’s initiative in support to the ASEAN Environment Environmental Education Action Plan for Sustainable Development, from 2014-2018. Participating schools can register online at www.sustainableschools.ph and submit their entry in three hard copies to their respective DepEd division offices for public elementary and high-school categories, and to EMB regional offices for private elementary and high-school entries, including higher education/college category. Entries may also be submitted to ecofriendlyschools@gmail.com.

The minimum requirement for judging will be the hard copies. Entries can also be submitted online in JPEG format with a resolution of 300 dots per inch, a minimum size of 1536 x 2048 pixels, and a maximum file size of 1 MB. The top entry per category for every region will be forwarded to the EMB central office in Quezon City for national judging. Entries should reflect the theme “Sustainable and Eco-friendly Initiatives” of the respective schools. Entries will be rated according to the following criteria: for Elementary and High School Category-Clear Articulation and Integration of Social, Ethical and Environmental Responsibility in the Institution’s Vision, Mission and Governance (10 points.); Environmental Dimension of School Operations (40 points); Environment-Related Features of the School Curriculum (20 points); Presence of Vibrant Eco Organizations in Campus (10 points); Presence of Partners and Linkages in Environment Programs/Projects (10 points); Socio-Cultural Sustainability

(5 points) and Economic Sustainability (5 points). The criteria for Higher Education Category are: Administration (10 points); Curriculum and Instruction (20 points); Sustainability Programs (40 points); Research (10 points); Extension (10 points) and Student Engagement (10 points). Only one entry per school will be accepted. For the national level, comprising of college, high school and elementary categories: prizes include: PhP50,000 - 1st Prize; PhP40,000 - 2nd Prize and PhP30,000 - 3rd Prize as well as plaques of recognition. For the regional level, a certificate of recognition and a prize of in cheque of PhP15,000 will be given to regional winners for each category. Prizes shall also be awarded for the special category entitled “Nestle Leadership for Water”. This award is aimed at recognizing and promoting water management solutions and practices of schools. A prize of PhP20,000 will be given to each of the winners at the national level for college, high school and elementary school categories. A prize of PhP10,000 and certificate of recognition will be awarded to each of

the regional winners of all categories. Another special category entitled “Meralco Energy Leadership Award” will recognize schools that promote practices and initiatives in electrical safety, energy efficiency and conservation. A prize of PhP20,000 will be given to each of the winners at the national level for college, high school and elementary school categories. A prize of PhP10,000 and certificate of recognition will be awarded to each of the regional winners of all categories. The Land Bank Green Leadership Award, at P25,000 per category, will recognize schools that promote overall environmental sustainability. For further details, please contact the National Program Secretariat at the Environmental Education and Information Division of the Environmental Management Bureau-DENR. Telefax Numbers: (02) 9284674 and (02) 3765610; E-mail: ecofriendlyschools@gmail.com. Websites: http:// www.emb.gov.ph and http://www. sustainableschools.ph; Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/EcoFriendlySchoolsPhilippines.

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Corruption... from page 4

centerpiece governance program is fighting or eradicating corruption, the drug menace and criminality. Our government officials should be reminded that there are laws that criminalize illegally extended families in concubinage, bigamy, and adultery and other forms of immoral acts, relationships and practices prohibited by the Penal Code, Civil Service Code, and the Code of Ethics for government servants. Surely, they are not exempt from these codes. Come to think of it, is there anything to expect from criminals to eradicate criminality? To say also that there is nothing wrong in maintaining relationships with other women as long as they are already rich and well off is no doubt a fogged or drugged thinking. It is suggesting that a government official would only become corrupt if his paramours are financially struggling because he would then be forced to enrich himself through his position and influence so as to meet and satisfy their needs and wishes and secure further their loyalty and the endearment of the family extensions by providing employment and other special favor to their poor relations. With rich women, would these pressures be no longer obtaining? Far from it. Corruption can, in fact, be richer and juicier with rich paramours. Why? In addition to the above perks and privileges that they will certainly not let pass, if they are in business, big government contracts may be facilitated for them or special concessions, like in franchising, access to new business opportunities, quick and hassle-free government support services for their enterprises may be accorded to them or their close kin with no sweat at all. How can the government honestly fight corruption and the drug menace, which is also a grave corruption problem, if its enforcing agents are entangled in a web of corruption pressures and possibilities? . (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. William R. Adan is a retired professor and former chancellor of the Mindanao State University Naawan campus in Misamis Oriental).

Submit... from page 5

and will have its plenary session on April 17 to 19. The April 3 to 5 session also moved to an earlier target the supposed May 18 deadline. The 21-member BTC is now eyeing a May 15 deadline as Commissioner Hussin Amin manifested it was the date mentioned by Irene Santiago, chair of the GPH Peace Implementing Panel, in a televised interview. May 15 is only 36 days

from April 9. Murad acknowledged that meeting the May 18 or May 15 target date is “very challengeing.” He noted that it took time for the internal rules to be adopted and the committees set up so “with the pace now of the BTC, talagang very challenging, mahirapan kaya lang (difficult but) it’s not impossible.” He said he hopes the BTC commissioners “can develop strong partnership para magkaroon ng common objective para matapos kaagad.” He reiterated that the draft BBL should comply with the Framework Agereeent on the Bangsamoro that the GPH and MILF peace panels signed on October 15, 2012 and the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro signed on March 27, 2014. The BBL’s passage will pave the way for the creation of the Bangsamoro, a new autonomous politcial entity that will replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Meanwhile, the peace implementing panels of the GPH and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) have met, informally, four times but have yet to hold its first formal meeting. GPH peace implementing panel chair Nabil Tan told MindaNews there will be no formal launch like the BTC but they will make a formal call on the President within the first half of April. MNLF founding chair Nur Misuari’s temporary liberty is until April 27. Ju d ge Ma . R owe n a Modesto-San Pedro of the Pasig Regional Trial Court in Pasig City on October 27 last year granted the “motion to suspend proceedings and enforcement of warrants of arrest against Misuari” for a period of six months from October 27, to allow Misuari “to attend peace talk sessions with the government.” April 27 is fast approaching but Parcasio is confident Misuari’s temporary liberty will be extended. “Well, we could always file a motion for extension … because his leave is tied to the peace process. It’s tied to the fact that he’s given time to travel, to meet different people, to consult MNLF members, confer with government in connection with the peace process, so we are confident that hopefully the court will grant the extension,” Parcasio told MindaNews last month. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

Confess... from page 1

“We are being taught to speak only of the truth. So white lie is a lie because it is against the truth,” Secillano added. A white lie is a harmless or trivial lie, which is usually told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. He also compared it to a plunderer, who stole PHP50 million, and a child, who

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 took a peso from his mom’s purse, to help beggars. “Both are forms of stealing even if they are aimed at giving help to the poor. The end does not justify the means,” Secillano explained. The Catholic Church urged the faithful to go to confession during the Holy Week for them to start anew. (PNA)

Code... from page 1

internists, operating room nurses, ophthalmologists and otorhinolaryngologists to respond to any emergency situation. Also during code “White Alert,” emergency service, nursing and administrative personnel residing at the hospital dormitory are placed on an on-call status for immediate mobilization. This code also ensures that Health Emergency Management Staff Operations Centers will be on 24-hour duty on the said dates to monitor any health-related events that may need immediate health intervention. Aside from raising code “White Alert,” she added that all DOH regional offices were alerted to be prepared to any health emergencies and eventualities like earthquake, by pre-positioning medicines and supplies and preparation of stand-by response teams. Holy week observance is included as one of the events where code white is being raised because it is when many people are going/travelling or gathering together to provinces and places to observe it and so there are instances that their health conditions are also compromised and can be put at risk. The excessive heat of the sun may cause heat stroke, dehydration and contamination of foods which then lead to intestinal problems. Incidence of accidental drowning also happens because some are taking this time of the year as their family-get-away or time to take a vacation. Likewise, road accidents are also prone to happen because some drivers may get drunk or the car is not in good condition, among others. Some experience other illnesses and need to be brought to hospitals’ emergency unit for immediate response and need to be taken cared of by the responsive health system. The assurance was also made as the Health Chief also assured the readiness of the agency in providing any augmentation aside from initial response provided, to Batangas that experienced 6.0 magnitude earthquake on the afternoon of Saturday (April 8). Dr. Gloria Balboa of DOH Health Emergency Management Bureau added that they continue to closely coordinate with other regional health offices and government agencies to monitor further the scope

and intensify response needed as they continue to discuss and assess further the aftermath of the recent quake.

Sayyaf... from page 3

so far in the period of less than two months. Año lauded the troops of the JTF-Sulu for their sacrifices and hard work in implementing his sixmonth campaign against the terrorist group. “(In the past three months) the AFP leadership did not hear a single complain; everyone did his and her best in the job. We are very proud of all the soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines who continue to perform their tasks in line with our thrust against the Abu Sayyaf and other local terrorist groups,” he added. (PNA)

Clash... from page 2

in Barangay Cabcaban, Petinglay said. Of the 11 wounded, eight were taken to the Westmincom’s Camp Navarro General Hospital in this city while the other three were brought to a hospital in Basilan province. Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., Westmincom chief, said there has been a clamor from the local government of Sumisip to establish a detachment in Cabcaban due to security threats from the Abu Sayyaf bandits.

As of posting time, he said the firefight was still raging in the town of Sumisip between soldiers and the Abu Sayyaf bandits. The military will continue to secure the area and work with the local chief executives to contain the Abu Sayyaf bandits, Galvez said. “This incident will not stop us from doing our mandate. We will free the community from the terror these bandits are causing,” he added. (PNA/DARWIN WALLY T. WEE)

Group... from page 2

and comprehensive support services. IBON pointed out that the experience of developed countries like Japan, South Korea and Taiwan proves that free land distribution to tillers is viable. IBON added that the jobs crisis and poor quality of work is another urgent matter that can be addressed through real social and economic reforms. Minimum wage is less than half of the cost of living across the country, while around six of 10 workers are in low-paying, insecure jobs. IBON also said that aside from higher and decent wages, reforms that will truly develop domestic key industries would help create long-term quality jobs and reverse the jobs crisis. The country’s economic

development depends on building Filipino industry and changing the terms of foreign trade and investment relations, thus discussions on these are particularly significant, said IBON. The markedly growing protectionism in the US, Europe and other advanced capitalist powers underscores the flaw in over-reliance on global markets. The group asserted that it has become even more urgent to develop the national economy in a sovereign and independent manner that is not dictated by foreign capital, governments, and international agencies. IBON said that these are much-needed social and economic reforms to build the foundations of a just and lasting peace. The peace talks and the CASER in particular is a chance for the government to begin reorienting economic policy to uphold real national development and the welfare of the majority of the Filipino people. Making substantial progress on negotiating an agreement on these reforms would help create momentum for and sustain other agreements being negotiated by both sides, including the proposed bilateral ceasefire.

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