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Volume VI, No. 269

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Villagers flee as military, Maute fight in Lanao Sur

By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The continuing combat operations by the military against a local terror group in Lanao del Sur has led to the displacement of more than 2,000 residents in three towns in said province, authorities said.

As of Monday, the provincial government of Lanao del Sur has reported the evacuees have doubled in number since Friday night as government soldiers continue to engage the Maute Group in a firefight.

Quoting data from the Piagapo Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management office, Salma Jayna Agusan del Sur Governor Adolph Edward Plaza in peach shirt and other governors who are recipients of multi-million peso Philippine Rural Tamano, Lanao del Sur Development Project funded by the World Bank pose with Agriculture Secretary Manny Pinol during a recent meeting in Manila. Photo courtesy of Armando Gomez, Provincial Public Information Officer- Agusan del Sur.

P34-km farm roads in Agsur seen to boost farmers produce

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur--The much awaited 34-kilometer P551 million World Bank-funded provincial road concreting project that will connect the farming communities between San Luis town and Bayugan City will soon be realized.

Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza said the road network

project is seen to boost economic activity especially to farmers who will enjoy easier accessibility to transport their produce since travelling time in this area would just entail less than an hour from the recent more than two hours of negotiating the rugged roads.

Plaza said a meeting World Bank officials is set on May 8 to iron out the kinks for the approval of the

Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) road network project as he pinned his hopes implementation will be finally realized this year.

Meticulous requirements by the World Bank to prospective contractors has caused the delay in the realization of the project prompting Plaza and 11 other governors whose provinces are also See PRODUCE, page 7

MILF rebels demand Military return of handgun seized revives by police in Maguindanao Task Force

By Ferdinandh B. Cabrera, MindaNews

PARANG, Maguindanao--About 50 guerrillas of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) led by Datu Solaiman Dimatuntay arrived at the local police station on Monday morning to demand the return of a handgun that was seized Sunday from their leader.

The rebels, brandishing high-powered firearms, came on board a multicab and about 10 motorcycles and looked for Chief Inspector Erwin Tabora, the town police chief.

Only two policemen were on duty as Tabora and the rest of his subordinates were attending the burial of a colleague.

Upon arriving, the rebels reportedly fired their guns in the air, and Dimatuntay told the two policemen to return his caliber .45 pistol.

Dimatuntay was arrested Sunday at a police checkpoint manned by the Regional Public Safety Company in a checkpoint. He was later released but police seized his firearm.

“He was arrested for possession of unlicensed gun on Sunday. Now, he wanted to take it back…it is See RETURN, page 7

Kutawato

COTABATO City––To help fight terrorism, kidnapping and illegal drugs, the Army’s 6th Infantry Division reactivated Tuesday Task Force Kutawato (TFK).

Major Gen. Arnel dela Vega, 6th Infantry Division commander, designated Colonel Jose Gongona as Task Force Kutawato commander.

The Army-led task force will be augmented by Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit.

“This is in line with the AFP’s development support and security plan as suggested by President See military, page 7

See villagers, page 7

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No displacement, Congress abolition under federalism mark francisco, Section Editor EDITOR: RUEL V. PELONE

House officials and political experts debunked some misconceptions about federalism, including fears that it would result in the abolition of Congress and the displacement of House of Representatives employees.

House Secretariat Secretary General Atty. Cesar Strait Pareja allayed the apprehensions of some house officials and employees as to where they will go if the country shifts to federalism during a seminar dubbed, “Briefing on What is Federalism.”

The seminar was conducted to ensure deeper understanding of issues on federalism. During the “Question and Answer” segment of the seminar,

Pareja clarified that the House will only be affected if “we adopt a unicameral or parliamentary system, but not a federal system.”

Pareja further said that if the country shifts to federalism, there will be federal legislature in every federal state, which means that the experience and expertise of the House Secretariat officials and employees will be needed.

Pareja said the country can even move to the envisioned Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Parliament if federalism is eventually put in place.

Lawyer Artemio Adasa, House Deputy Secretary General for Legislative

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Operations, also dispelled fears that the Lower House will be abolished and its employees will be out of jobs if the country shifts to federalism.

Adasa said job displacement and the abolition of Congress are the main worries of some House Secretariat officials and employees.

Dr. Clarita R. Carlos, a professor of Political Science at the University of the Philippines (UP) and Executive Director of the Center for Scientific Research and Strategic Development, Inc. (CSRSDI), clarified that “there will be little change because the legislature will remain, just like the U.S. Congress in Washington.”

See federalism, page 7

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VICE GOVENOR JOEY G. PELAEZ MEETS DILG EXECS- VICE GOVENOR JOEY G. PELAEZ had a meeting with Department of the Interior and Local Government Undersecretary for Public Safety JESUS J. HINLO, JR. and Undersecretary for Operations JOHN R. CASTRICIONES to discuss latest issues and development pertaining to public safety and local government operations. Accompanying Vice Governor Pelaez during the meeting were Department of Justice Assistant Secretary AIMEE T. NERI and MR. GLENN NERI.

World Bank sees East Asia and Pacific economies expanding

Economies of developing East Asia and Pacific are projected to expand over the next two years, but policy makers need to continue focusing on prudent macroeconomic management and ensuring sustainable fiscal balances amid vulnerabilities, said a new World Bank (WB) report.

“The risks that the region continues to face, related to the availability and cost of external financing and to the prospects for global trade growth and export demand, strengthen the case for a continued focus on addressing key macro-

economic vulnerabilities,” said East Asia and Pacific Economic Update.

Countries should stand ready to adjust accommodative monetary policies and address corporate and financial vulnerabilities.

It said there is little rationale for additional fiscal stimulus at this time given broadly robust domestic demand and the prospects for a gradual increase in external demand.

“In contrast, efforts to broaden the tax base and improve tax administration can yield significant gains,” the report noted.

In the Philippines, the

WB report said continued rapid growth will hinge on how well the government manages the large increase in public expenditure.

Philippine growth expectations have been revised upward sharply to 6.9 percent in 2017 and next year, reflecting increases in public infrastructure spending, a recent uptick in private investment, continued credit expansion and growth in remittances.

The economies of developing East Asia and Pacific are projected to expand at 6.2 percent in 2017 and 6.1 percent in 2018.

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A standing ovation for Horst Hans Backer conducting an orchastra and choir.

A vision and passion shared: A European Music School, Community Orchestra for Cagayan de Oro

By Mike Baños Editor at large

Lovers and patrons of music are coming together in Cagayan de Oro to realize a common vision and passion: a European standard music school and conservatory, and as a consequence, a community based orchestra.

Time was when one could stroll around the old Cagayan and hear the tinkle of pianos from almost every household at almost all hours of the day. Then there was the tradition of the Serenata when bands and musicians shared their music with the public at the old kiosko.

Not to mention the local musicians who made it good here and abroad and

A Shared Passion in Music. From left, Horst Hans Backer, the author, Jocelyn Velez, Marinela N. Velez and Vinny Veloso. Right photo, Ms Marinela Neri Velez turns over 41 string instruments to MOGCHS March 9, 2017. shared their music to appreciative audiences with all the world’s peoples from London to New York and Beijing. Indeed, the city can rightly claim a tradition of music that goes back through the centuries and decades.

Republic of the Philippines 10th Judicial Region MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURT OF BALINGOAN-TALISAYAN Talisayan, Misamis Oriental -oOoPEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, CRIMINAL CASE NO. 15-2477

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BERTHRAND JOSEPH M. WINSTANLEY

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NOTICE OF SALE ON EXECUTION OF UNDIVIDED SHARE OF REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, by virtue of an Order dated March 07, 2016 issued by Honorable Carolyn C. Damasing and Writ of Execution dated December 1.3, 2016 issued by the Honorable Ana Candida N. Casiiio Judge Designate. Municipal Circuit Trial Court of TalisayanBalingoan, Misamis Oriental, in Criminal Case No. 15-2477 wherein PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES is the plaintiff and BER’THRAND JOSEPH M. WINSTANLEY is the defendant for Qualified trespass to dwelling with civil obligation in the amount of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (P100,000.00) excluding Court’s Legal Fees, related litigation expenses, the expenses in connection with this Writ and Auction Sale, levy was made on February 03, 2017 and annotated to the Provincial Register of Deeds on March 16, 2017, by the Sheriff of Regional Trial Court-Office of the Clerk of Court, Medina, Misamis Oriental which are more particularly described as follows: Tax Declaration No. 08-03-0016-08050 Property Identification No. 052.03.0016.022.03 (series 2017) An Agricultural Lot bounded on the North by Lot 02 (5366); on the East by Lot 13 (5370-P) SEC 021; on the South by Lot 07 (5358) 08 and on the West

by Lot 06 (5357) Road. Containing an area of 1.7730 hectare more or less located at Sibantang Talisayan, Misamis Oriental under Survey C-326-D; Lot No. 5360, in the name of Winstanley, Benidect (deceased) and administrator Olivia Wirtstanley (deceased wife).

Perhaps it’s not really a surprise that those who had the good fortune to enjoy those halcyon days would have a hankering to share them with the new generations who seem more enamored to merely listening to canned music from

Tax Declaration No.08-03-0016-08048 Property Identification No. 052.03.0016.022.01 (series 2017) An Agricultural Lot bounded on the North by Lot 13 (5370-P)SEC 021; on the East by Provincial Road; on the South by Lot 04 (5337) 05 and on the West by Lot 16 17 SEC 011 Barangay Mahayag. Containing an area of 2.1567 hectare more or less located at Sibantang Talisayan, Ivlisamis Oriental under Survey C-326-D; Lot No. 5335, in the name of Winstanley, Benidect (deceased) and administrator Olivia Winstanley (deceased wife).

Tax Dedaration No.08-03-0016-08045 Property Identification No. 052.03.0016.021.12 (series 2017) An Agricultural Lot bounded on the North by Lot 11 (2150); on the East by Lot 11; on the South by Lot 02 (5366) SEC 022 and on the West by Provincial Road. Containing an area of 03826 hectare more or less located at Sibantang Talisayan, Misamis Oriental under Survey C-326-D; Lot No. 5367, in the name of Winstanley, Benidect (deceased) and administrator Olivia Winstanley (deceased wife).

Tax Declaration No.08-03-0016-08054 Property Identification No. 052.03.0016.022.07 (series 2017) An Agricultural Lot bounded on the North by Lot 07 (5360); on the East by Lot 09 (5356) 08; on the South by Lot 09, 06 and on the West by Lot 03 (5360) 06. Containing an area of 1.7723 hectare more or less located at Sibantang Talisayan, Misamis Oriental under Survey C-326-D; Lot No. 5358, in the name of Winstanley, Benidect (deceased) and administrator Olivia Winstanley (deceased wife). Notice of Sale on Execution of Real Property NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of said Order of Execution and in accordance with Rule 39 Section 18, of the Rules of Court, the Sheriff of Regional Trial Court- Office of the Clerk of Court, Medina, Misamis Oriental will or by deputy sell at. public auction to the highest bidder for CASH and in Philippine Currency. on June 07, 2017 at 10 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter, at Regional Thal Court-Office of the Clerk of Court Building, Medina, Misamis Oriental the abovedescribed properties in order to satisfy said Order of execution, together with the interests, costs, sheriff’s fees and expenses of Sale.

In the event of failure of bidding or auction sale cannot take place for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Prospective bidders/buyers may investigate for themselves the title and tax declaration herein above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Medina, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, April 03, 2017.

Tax Declaration No.08-03-0016-08043 Property Identification No. 052.03.0016.021.10 (series 2017) An Agricultural Lot bounded on the North by Lot 09 (5333) 07; on the East by Lot 07 (1068) Road; on the South by Lot 01 SEC 022 (5335) and on the West

by Lot 15 SEC 011 Barangay Mahayag. Containing an area of 1.3548 hectare more or less located at Sibantang Talisayan, Misamis Oriental under Survey C-326-D; Lot No. 5334, in the name of Winstanley, Benidect (deceased) and administrator Olivia Winstanley (deceased wife).

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elsewhere through the internet and other media rather than perform it themselves.

One of these visionaries, Ms. Marinela “Girlie” Neri Velez, President of Paterno Velez Foundation & Founder of the Marinela Neri Velez Strings Program, recently

donated to Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCHS) 41 musical string instruments.

MOGCHS Principal Mr. Pedro R. Estaño received the donation in behalf of the Special Program in the Arts of the school. Amidst

cheers of joy, the teachers and students expressed gratitude to their benefactress for her benevolence and generosity. In the words of Ms. Velez, “the instruments have finally found a home!”

The Marinela Neri See MUSIC, page 7

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Writers’ role in peace building There is no doubt to say that conflicts and wars have affected writers in profound and sometimes paradoxical ways.

As National Artists for Literature Cirilo F. Bautista puts it, “To write is to liberate one’s psyche from regular realities without completely being alienated from them. It is a neverending attempt to escape.

For art is a paradox, an illusion, a magical performance by which human experience, of whatever kind, is transformed into an aesthetic product. But art is also culturally determined, that is, shaped by the artist’s environment.

A poem, for instance, is a manifestation of social dynamics as interpreted by the poet. It is always an artifact of social relationship, a code reflecting human behavior. Its essence is narrative, its purpose

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words the things people experience in wars and conflicts because these things help shape our artistic and literary production. Wars and conflicts provide our imagination with rich anecdotal details. Their impacts also help writers articulate and assimilate the horrors of wars and conflicts in their literary creations.

In her 2011 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, Harvard president Drew Faust says: “Humans are unique in their creation of an institution of war that is designed to organize violence, define its purposes, declare its onset, ratify its conclusion, and establish its rules. War, like literature, is a distinctively human product.”

Indeed, war is a human product!

I think and I believe that everybody will agree with me in saying that war

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is a messy product. It is a dirty product. And I cannot romanticize it. Yet writers, I believe, can produce romantic outputs based on wars and conflicts.

Faust added: “It would indeed be impossible ever fully to capture war’s contradictions, its paradoxes, its horror, and its exhilaration… We have grappled to use the humanity of words to understand the inhumanity of war. As we continue to be lured by war, we must be committed to convey its horrors. We must make it our work to tell a true war story.” ***** Email me at rgmoldez@ gmail.com

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Morales should resign now

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Now reform your ways and your actions and obey EDITORIAL the LORD your God. Then ALLAN M. MEDIANTE the LORD will relent and Editor-in-Chief not bring the disaster he ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ has pronounced against Managing Editor Executive Editor you…” (Jeremiah 26:13, the Holy Bible).

MARK FRANCISCO -oooLifestyle Editor THE OMBUDSMAN’S GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit “PALUSOT” OVER DEMotoring Editor Photo Journalist LAYS IN HER OFFICE: So, PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN because the courts---the Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Davao Supreme Court included

--are similarly delayed in Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING resolving cases that are Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor brought before them, as AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA Ombudsman Conchita CarRegional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant pio Morales claimed in a TV interview the other day, RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO the Office of the OmbudsRegional Editor-Davao Feature Editor man under her can already ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI take it easy and take its NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE own sweet time in deciding CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 the cases that are brought before her office even if CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY such resolution take years Legal Counsel to carry out?

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commentary. It does not intend to change society— no work of literature can do that—but to change people’s attitude towards society, to make them conscious of the need to improve it.

This purpose is embedded in the very nature of poetry because it works through the agency of language, which is a social tool.”

It is a fact that any literary output—fiction, poetry, drama—is animated by conflict. And the dislocation of people and the resulting crises unleashed by wars and other kinds of conflicts also give some kind of important contribution to artistic exploration and literary expression.

I must say that writers’ imagination knows no boundaries. It is the only thing that enjoys absolute freedom.

As writers, it is our primordial calling to put into

It even approximates an amazing intellectual bankruptcy and administrative inefficiency, considering that in resolving graft complaints that are brought against erring government officials and employees, the Ombudsman can call upon other government agencies nationwide to help it in investigating cases, and in determining whether the accusations are true or not.

-oooOMBUDSMAN MORALES SHOULD RESIGN NOW: The best thing for Morales to do at this point, since there is already an official admission on her part of her lack of capacity to speed things up at the Ombudsman as required by the Constitution and even by the Ombudsman Act of 1989 (Republic Act 6770), is to resign and relinquish her post to another official who can be better than her, which I am sure there are plenty of.

What the country needs at this point that even the highest official of the land, her own relative by affinity, President Duterte, is campaigning so hard against corruption in government, is an Ombudsman who will not rant at excuses but who will be motivated enough

to find ways to prosecute grafters more speedily and greater dispatch, with no fear or favor.

The problem is that many believe that Morales is in reality unwilling to do her job as a graft buster because, if she did so, she would be sending to jail her political patrons who were responsible (or who saw to it?) that she would there at that office, at this critical period of the Duterte presidency, to shield them from prosecution and incarceration.

-oooGUIDELINES FOR G O OD G OV ’ T OF F I CIALS: What is God’s will for those who would like to be installed as officials?

Through His Bible, God laid down His will for those wanting to be officials. The first guideline is taken from Genesis 41:38 of the Bible, where the Pharaoh of Egypt was inspired to install a man in whom the Spirit of God dwells, to save his country from destruction as a result of a seven-year famine that Joseph, son of Jacob, warned about.

The second guideline is from Exodus 18:21, where Jethro was telling his sonin-law Moses about who he should install as leaders of

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the people. Jethro told Moses he must chose the people who are capable, “men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain.”

The third guideline comes from Mark 10:4344, where Jesus Christ, our God and Savior, was telling John and James, the sons of Zebedee, what a leader should do, according to the will of the Father. Jesus said: “… whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all…”

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b enef iciar ies of t he PRDP infrastructure projects to ask WB officials to loosen up a bit on their policies.

The road concreting proj e c t w i l l b e implemented into two packages s t ar t i ng w it h p a ck a ge 2 costing P215 million and package 3 costing P199 million connecting the villages of Bugac and Marc el i na i n B ay u g an City and Mahapag and San Vicente in San Luis town.

Under the PRDP agreement, the provincial government will shoulder 10 percent, the national government another 10 percent while the World Bank will release the remaining 80 percent of the

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information officer, said a total of 1,828 individuals or about 416 families have fled their homes due to the ongoing military offensive in the area.

Based on initial reports on the ground, Tamano said properties were damaged but the local government has yet to verify this.

In Balindung town, there were at least 114 families or 616 individuals who left their homes for fear of being caught in the crossfire between the military and the Maute Group.

In the municipality of Marantao, 118 families from seven villages fled their houses and sought shelter elsewhere.

Tamano said the Provincial Social Welfare and Development has already been mobilized to respond to the plight of the evacuees as the agency is also attending to the residents of Wao and Amay Manabilang towns due to the recent earthquake.

The military has continued its combat operations against the group following the order of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte to neutralize the local terror groups in Mindanao, specifically the Abu Sayyaf Group and the Maute, who both pledged their allegiance to the Islamic State, a Jihadist movement based in the Middle East.

The Maute Group, which considered Butig town as their stronghold were driven out of the area after the armed forces’ incessant offensives.

Me a nw h i l e , D r i e z a Lininding, Bangsamoro National Movement for Peace and Development co-convenor, said in his Facebook page that the operation started on April 22.

Lininding said residents in Marawi City and Lanao del Sur were awakened by the sound of fighter jet and helicopters flying overhead as they heard sounds like bombs were being dropped.

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total project cost through a loan grant.

Plaza said the provincial government will also benefit from the project since maintenance funds will be much lesser from the present graveled roads which becomes dilapidated during rainy season making it hard for farmers to bring their farm products to the town centers.

The provincial government will be pushing for anot her concrete road n e t w or k proj e c t f rom P R DP f u n d s t h at w i l l connect the remote village of B orb on in San Townsfolk watch as MILF guerrillas arrive at the police Francisco town towards station in Parang, Maguindanao on Monday, 24 April the highway progressive 2017. Photo courtesy of Parang Police Office village of Del Monte in Talacogon town.

The governor has emphasized that residents of a big stake in helping the trucks carrying planted of the people to police life span of the cemented the communities that will concrete well maintained wood products. their ranks against erring road will be much longer,” benefit the project have by preventing overloaded “We want the support truck owners so that the Plaza said. operations is in Piagapo, Lanao del Sur,” he added.

Lininding said that the target of the military assault is just about four kilometers away from the camp of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front leader Abdullah Macapaar, alias Commander Bravo, in Balindong.

He said the ongoing military operation will not solve the problem but it can only be achieved through politi-

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not possible because the case has been filed in court and it is up for the court to release it or not,” Tabora said.

Stores and windows of houses closed and people ran in different directions and sought cover as the incident unfolded.

“We were afraid, we thought our town was under attack,” said a sidewalk vendor who witnessed the coming of armed men and the firing of guns in succession.

Von Al Haq, MILF vice chair for military affairs, admitted the armed men were MILF members. “We are conducting internal investigation,” he said.

Police are preparing to file a complaint before the government and MILF ceasefire committee against the attackers.

“Yes we are filing complaints because what they did has alarmed the people.

It will affect the peace process,” Tabora said.

“Some MILF middle level leaders do not understand the process, as if in their mind, the law of the jungle still applies,” he added.

He said the MILF members who showed up at the police station are all residents of Parang and Barira.

The local police had coordinated with the GPHMILF coordinating committee on the cessation of hostilities to prevent the situation from getting out of hand.

As of Monday evening, tension remained high in the poblacion following reports that Dimatuntay’s

group will again demand Pelaez, chairperson of Liceo the return of his firearm. de Cagayan University.

(Ferdinandh B. Cabrera/ The Rodelsa Hall, Dr. MindaNews) Ochie’s (as she is fondly known to her friends) contribution to Cagayan de from page 1 Oro’s tradition of music, (Rodrigo) Duterte,” dela has excellent acoustics and Vega told reporters. the 800-seat venue has been A similar task force was the city’s pride in hosting established here in the 1990s world renowned musicians during the height of kidnap- through the years, among ping for ransom cases by them her son, piano virtuoso former Moro rebels turned Rudolf P. Golez. bandits that victimized But even beyond RoFilipino-Chinese traders. delsa, Dr. Ochie’s vision Dela Vega said the cre- extends to putting up a ation of TFK will help the European-standard music city police in securing the school and conservatory city, whose economy has for Cagayan de Oro, and as been growing steadily the a consequence, organize a past five years. community based orchestra Cotabato City Mayor that would allow its students Cynthia Guaini-Sayadi hone their craft to world lauded the military for the standards. revival of TFK, saying it will That dream started to boost investors’ confidence take shape when she manin the city. aged to convince a world “This is timely, we can- renowned composer and not discount terrorism and conductor from Germany criminality to rise as the to head the Liceo Music city’s economy has been Conservatory last year. growing steadily,” she added.

Horst-Hans Bäcker was Sayadi said the city’s born in Romania but later security sector should be honed his craft in Gerone step ahead of lawless many and Austria where elements. he studied composition. He Dela Vega said the main has been commissioned to component of TFK is the compose music for special Army’s 5th Special Forces occasions by various EuroBattalion based in the city. pean cities and won first The business community prize at the De Profundis and local officials down to Composers’ Competition in barangay level have thrown Cologne with his composiits all out support to TFK. tion “From the Depths I Cry Cotabato City, which has Out to You, Lord”. a population 300,000 as of Besides being a composthe 2015 census, is within er, Bäcker has also founded the province of Maguin- and directed various choirs danao where terror groups and orchestras including operate. (EOF/PNA) the Salzburger Vokalensensemble chamber choir (1984, Salzburg), and Internatiofrom page 3 nale Philharmonie (1996).

Not the least, Bäcker is Velez Strings Program also a renowned conducwas originally a 10 year tor, completing his formaprogram meant to put together a community based tion in Master Classes with strings orchestra from the Jorma Panula. He has been public and private schools of a regular guest conductor Cagayan de Oro through a for the Arad Philharmonic local school, but when that Orchestra, Banatul Philschool opted to proceed in harmonic Orchestra in Tianother direction, Ms. Velez misoara, Moldova Philhartransferred the program to monic Orchestra in Iasi, and Oradea, Sibiu and Craiova MOGCHS. Another of the vision- Philharmonic Orchestras aries who has long been (Romania), the Northern acclaimed as a patroness Hungarian Symphony Orof the arts is Dr. Rafaelita chestra (Hungary) and for

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the choir and orchestra of Camerata Antiqua de Curitiba (Brazil).

The maestro hails the move to establish a community based orchestra as one of the essentials for the success of the European standard Music Conservatory in Liceo.

“It’s important that children with an inclination for music start training as early as possible, like in preschool, with the instrument of their choice,” he said, himself having started his piano lessons at age five with Tamas Vesmas.”Filipinos have an innate sense of melody and rhythm which puts them at an advantage when learning music.”

Ms. Velez concurs. “Our orchestra should be open to all children regardless of their school affiliation or economic status,” she stressed. “Music should be inclusive; it should be a catalyst which binds people together through a shared passion, instead of a barrier divides them because of family relations and social status.”

Recently, Bäcker sat down with Ms. Velez and friends to discuss how they could work together to bring their shared dreams to fruition.

Hopefully, the dream for a European Standard Music Conservatory and Community Based Orchestra for Cagayan de Oro would come true sooner than later.

federal system because the current structure no longer works.

Carlos explained that when speaking of unitary or federal government, it refers to the relationship between the national or central government and the sub-national or federal units. On the other hand, she pointed out that a presidential or parliamentary system refers to the relationship between the executive and the legislature.

She said this is why there is a unitary-presidential, unitary-parliamentary, federal-presidential, or federal-parliamentary system of government.

Moreover, Carlos said that under a unitary system, which is the country’s present set-up, everything is concentrated in the national or central government, which is in Manila. “The action of the local governments is upon the instruction of the central government,”she said.

She emphasized that under a federal system, “a lot of things which we get from the central government will lodge in the federal or sub-national units, and what will remain in the federal government are the coinage, immigration, foreign policy, and defense.”

“Federalism will remove the boundaries which have held us hostage to the national government,” said Carlos.

President Rodrigo Duterte, as mayor for more than 20 years, must have seen how efforts of a local executive could be “blockaded by national scriptures” under the current system, according to her. (ABR)

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“The House of Representatives will be the Federal Congress. You will not be abolished, unless the new Constitution will talk about a new representation or configuration, say, shift to a unicameral system,” Carlos said.

Among the other issues raised during the open forum were public finance in a federal system, how federalism will suit the Filipino culture, and death penalty under a federal system.

Carlos began her presentation by saying that the fastest way to initiate changes is through the institutional change. She said there is a crucial need to shift to a

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Growth in the region will continue to be driven by strong domestic demand, including public and increasingly private investment.

“This trend will also be supported by gradually rising demand for exports, as emerging markets and developing economies recover,” it said.

Exports are projected to gradually recover across most of the region, while rising domestic demand will also significantly boost imports in some countries.

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