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Young rebel abandons NPA EDITOR: Cris diaz
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DAVAO CITY -- A 14-yearold girl abandoned the New People’s Army (NPA) two months after she was recruited by the revolutionary group in January. The Davao Oriental Provincial Information Office revealed on Friday that Shena (not her real name) of So Casunugan, Barangay Buso, Mati City, Davao Oriental sought the help of a barangay councilman of Buso to facilitate her surrender to the Army on Thursday. Shena is a grade six student of Serafin Vizconde Elem School in Buso when she was recruited by an alias Kara in January. Shena reportedly became a Medic of Squad 3, Baking Platoon of Pulang Bagani Command (PBC) 7. Shena’s surrender followed an encounter between government troops and NPA rebels that left a member of the NPA dead and two soldiers wounded. The latest armed encounter between the communist insurgents and Army troops happened noon Thursday in Barangay Tagbinonga, Emolyn C. Manalo of the Road to Peace (B Movement), also the vice chairman of Asianic Philippines Corp. and DU30 Core, visited Davao City Mati City, Davao Oriental. on March 16, 2017 coinciding the 80th Araw ng Dabaw celebration. Manalo was also in Davao City to help promote B Movement and PRRD or, Buso and Tagbinonga Program for Regional Roads Development, and project Bravo (Bridge, Roads, Airports, for Vibrant Opportunities) in line with President Duterte’s See rebel, page A3
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Hungary vows stronger ties with PHL amid EU criticism over nation’s domestic affairs
DAVAO CITY -- The Hungarian government has vowed to strengthen cultural and trade relations with the Philippines amid criticisms by the European Union (EU) over the country’s domestic affairs. Hungarian Foreign and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto said that Hungary will not meddle in the internal issues of the Philippines even if the country is a Emergency teams composed of employees and staff of Abreeza Mall and Seda Hotel member of the EU, which participate in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on Friday, 31 March 2017, criticized the Philippine in Davao City. MindaNews photo by manman dejeto
government’s war against illegal drugs. Hungary is one of the 28 member-countries of the EU. Szijjarto said that Hungary never gives comment on the internal and domestic issues of other countries and respects the rights of the Filipino people to solve their own problems. “We understand that it’s only the Filipino people who have the right to make a decision about (their) country,” he said.
On Monday afternoon, Szijjarto signed an agreement on cultural exchange and foreign affairs with the National Commission on Culture and the Arts and the Department of Foreign Affairs before a meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte at the Panacan Guest House. Szijjarto is the first top diplomat coming from the European Union to visit the country under the Duterte administration. See vows, page A3
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Pantukan holds Oplan Lingkod Barangay By Michael Uy of PIA-11
DAVAO CITY -- Hundreds of residents of Barangay Fuentes in Pantukan town availed yesterday, March 30, different government services in their Oplan Lingkod Barangay. Pantukan Information Officer Nick Bryan Patalinghug stressed that the
Oplan Lingkod Barangay gives an avenue to different local government offices to directly deliver their services to the community. Patalinghug said that among the offices involved in the Oplan were the local health office, civil registry office, agriculture office, disaster risk and reduction management office,
environment and natural resources office, Bureau of Fire and Protection and Philippine National Police. He added that lecture on solid waste management, fire safety, family disaster preparedness and illegal drugs campaign were conducted simultaneous to the delivery of services. Patalinghug disclosed
that Barangay Fuentes is the seventh out of the 13 villages that has been visited for this year by the Oplan Lingkod Barangay team. He added that team visits three barangay every month. The next barangays to be visited will be Tambongon and Matiao. (PIA11, Michael Uy)
Fortun lends helping hand to victims of Butuan blaze
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BUTUAN CITY – Two days after the March 28, 2017 fire that hit Barangay New Society Village here, Agusan del Norte First District Rep. Lawrence Lemuel Fortun visited the fire victims temporarily sheltered at the barangay covered court and distributed food packs and blankets. Fortun’s relief goods were given out with the help of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSSDO) to complement with the emergency assistance already provided by the city government to the fire victims. Some 75 families or around 300 persons were left homeless in the P15million fire. One-year old Zion John Marqueta died in the blaze, and his fouryear old brother, Justine Dayn, who suffered second degree burns, later died in the hospital. Investigator-on-Case FO1 Benjie Escobido of the Butuan City Central Fire Station said the local
DISTRIBUTING RELIEF GOODS TO FIRE VICTIMS. Congressman Lawrence “Law” Fortun distributes relief goods (top and bottom photos) to victims of the blaze that destroyed some 50 residential and commercial buildings at Barangay New Society Village, Butuan City on March 28, 2017. Photos at right show the firefighters arrange the burnt roof sheets and debris (top) and the remains of a house (bottom) after clearing by its owner following the blaze. photos by george, irvin vargas and butuan xity pio
fire station immediately dispatched two firetrucks and crew at 12:57 pm on Narra Road, New Society Village and saw the blaze already engulfed many of the houses. Thirteen firetrucks and crews from Cabadbaran City, Buenavista, Nasipit, and Kitcharao towns in
Agusan del Norte, Agusan Filipino-Chinese Fire Brigade Volunteers, Gaisano Fire Brigade, Orgon Wood, Richmond Wood, Happy Enterprise, Butuan City Water District and Equiparco Construction Company also arrived to help control and put out the fire. The blaze
was declared under control at 12:54 pm. Escobido said witnesses reported that the fire allegedly started at the house of a certain Romeo Felix. Meanwhile, the Office of the City Fire Marshall said final investigation on the fire was on going.
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God is persistent to find the exact timing The Gospel of Jesus Christ (April 03, 2017-Monday)Luke 13:1821- It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. And again he said, whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. In
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are adjacent barangays. Capt. Andrew Linao, of the Civil Military Operations (CMO) of the 701st Infantry Brigade, reported that the troops of 28th Infantry Battalion and 66th Infantry Battalion encountered the NPA’s Pulang Bagani Command 6 in Tagbinonga while the soldiers were conducting patrol operations. Linao said the body of the dead rebel was recovered. The two wounded soldiers were immediately given medical attention, he added. Linao said the Army pounded the NPA position with 105 artillery to support the ground troops. Linao said the Philippine Army will continue the military operation against lawless groups that undermine the people’s democratic way of life and institutions. “These terrorists will not be tolerated and will face the full force of the government to maintain law and order,” he said. Since last week, the NPA has stepped up offensive operations against the communist rebels. The 10th Infantry Battalion earlier reported that the series of clashes between government troops and the
Matthew13- Jesus taught about the different kinds of soils which mean the different kinds of hearts. Take note, the mustard seed can grow only if it is planted in the pure heart of a person. The effects are great since it will transform and renew a person to become good. This is the power of the words of God if it can penetrate in the four chambers of our hearts. In Romans 1:16-17-For I am not ashamed of the
gospel of Christ. But we must bear in mind that there must be a human “cooperation” in order that the words of God will grow in our lives. God sows the words consistently waiting that you will embrace his words in your life. He is not tired in sowing his words in your life until you can realize. He will not stop in sowing his favors, graces and blessings in your life until you can recognize his big love for your life no matter what whoever you
are. God is persistent to find the exact timing when your heart becomes soften by the passage of time to sow his words in your life. God sows his words not in selective way but to all kinds of people on this earth. God wants to save all people equally. 1Timothy 2:4”who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.God expects you to soften your heart in order that he can work in your life. You are the
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NPA in Davao City and Compostela Valley province, from March 25 to 27, left an NPA member, a soldier and a militiaman killed. Captain Rhyan Batchar, 10th Infantry Division information officer, said government troops also recovered a rifle and several war materials left behind by the fleeing rebels. (PNA)
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The agreement between the two countries serves as framework for cooperation on exchange of expertise and researchers, conduct of joint research programs, invitation to symposium, meetings and conferences organized by each party. “I think that the agreement will ensure a very good basis for enhancing our bilateral cooperation,” he said. Hungary is looking for cooperation in the field of food industry , water management, machinery and education. Szijarto announced they have granted 35 scholarships for Filipino students to study in any Hungarian universities. He expressed optimism the bilateral economic cooperation would auger well for both countries. (PNA)
Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa) chairman Abul Khayr Alonto (center) receives a token from Oro Chamber president Robertino Pizarro (left) and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) vice-president for Mindanao Antonio Uy (right) after gracing as keynote speaker Oro Chamber’s first quarterly meeting for the year last Friday at Grand Caprice in Cagayan de Oro City. photo by mark francisco
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Petron Blaze 100 is now Euro 6
M ar k et leader Petron Corporation now has the cleanest and most advanced gasoline in the Philippine market that even surpasses Euro 6 standards, the most stringent fuel technology and emission benchmark in the world today. Petron’s Blaze 100 Euro 6 was rigorously tested and certified by leading global laboratories and engine rating experts namely SGS, Millbrook Proving Ground in the United Kingdom, and ISP The Testing Institute in Germany. Tests showed Blaze 100 Euro 6 contains less than 3 ppm (parts per million) sulfur, compared to the Euro 6 standard of 10 ppm maximum. Euro 4 fuels, which is the mandated standard in the country, contains up to 50 ppm. Blaze 100 Euro 6 is available in nearly 300 Petron service stations nationwide. The Euro 6 standard is the most stringent global emission standard. To qualify, fuel should have
significantly reduced particle numbers, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons in vehicle emissions. Particle number (PN) is the additional criterion that separates Euro 5 and Euro 6 fuel standards. Blaze 100 Euro 6 passed the PN tests with flying colors as it was three times cleaner than the limit. Samples of Blaze 100 Euro 6 were taken from Petron’s Bataan refinery and randomly from its stations by SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. The samples were then sent to SGS laboratories in the United Kingdom, Singapore and the Philippines. All samples tested met specifications (EN 228:2012) for Euro 6-technology vehicles. Petron also sent samples of this innovative product to ISP The Testing Institute – a leading engine and vehicle testing laboratory for fuels and lubricants de-
velopment. ISP conducted a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) test with Blaze 100 Euro 6 and found it did not cause carbon deposits in GDI engines. GDI is a more advanced engine technology that addresses fuel
economy and emissions. It is being used in newer European, American, and Asian car models. Millbrook Proving Ground, which provides validation and engineering services in the automotive,
transport, and defense industries, also tested Blaze 100 Euro 6. It conducted an Intake Valve Deposit (IVD) test and found Blaze 100 Euro 6 cleaned over 70% of engine deposits in 60 hours. Millbrook UK said
Blaze 100 Euro 6 passed the “Euro 6b” emission standard – the strictest emission standard in the world. IVD tests apply to Port Fuel Injection engines which are widely used the Philippines.
Hino strengthens logistics capabilities of Southern Mindanao firms Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, recently turned over twelve (12) new Hino FG8J medium-duty trucks to Dolefil Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (DARBC), the fruit grower behind natural food provider Dole Philippines, Inc. “Hino Davao enhances the logistics capabilities
Honda companies unite to promote road safety The Honda group of companies in the Philippines led by Mr. Daiki Mihara, President of Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI), the manufacturer and distributor of motorcycles and power products, Mr. Toshio Kuwahara, President of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), the manufacturer and distributor of automobiles, and Mr. Yasuharu Ikida, President of Honda Parts Manufacturing Corp. (HPMC), the manufacturer of engine parts and transmission, officially announced the One Honda Road Safety program at the Honda Safety Driving Center, in Sucat, Paranaque. The One Honda Road Safety campaign carries the theme ”Road Safety For our
Family”. It focuses on three major thrusts: educate the public to become safe and responsible road users; promote vehicle safety technology thru actual customer experience; and collaborate with concerned sectors of society. Piloted in July 2016 in each of the three Honda companies internally, One Honda Road Safety is now ready to expand externally, starting with the two industrial parks where Honda manufacturing plants are located. This will then move out farther to cover the communities of Sto. Tomas and Tanauan, Batangas and Sta Rosa, Laguna where the Honda facilities are situated. The ultimate goal of this Road Safety Program is to provide safer roads for the society
by reaching and educating as many road users in the country. In a related activity, the new lobby of the Honda Safety Driving Center (HSDC), which played host to the event, was likewise formally inaugurated. The HSDC remains to be Honda’s centerpiece public facility that directly promotes road safety though responsible motoring and education. The HSDC also promises improved and more accessible services for its customers as the country’s only world class driving facility which offers basic and comprehensive driving training for two-wheel, four-wheel and even trucks. Also, to be opened within this month are safety driving facilities at
the newly renovated flagship shops of Honda in Cebu and Davao.
of Southern Mindanaobased firms such as DARBC by offering quality Hino trucks and fleet maintenance support. Committed toward total support, Hino Motors Philippines works hand in hand with dealerships to ensure customer satisfaction,” shared HMP President Mr. Hiroshi Aoki. HMP, together with Motormall Davao Corporation, delivered the trucks and
chassis to DARBC Chairman Vincent E. Palma and DARBC Vice Chairman Leo P. Berrandoy at the DOLE Complex in Polomolok, South Cotabato. The ceremony was graced by Manila-based HMP President, Mr. Hiroshi Aoki, along with Business & Product Planning Advisor Tomohiro Oshita and Sales Operations & Planning Advisor Kazuki Shimizu, who presented the symbolic key during the turnover. Also present during the turnover were DARBC Directors Jaime S. Arana, Reynaldo A. Mabanua, Jr., Editha S. Dacea and Andres G. De Leon together with Motormall Davao Corporation management group representatives, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer (EVP/COO) Felipe S. Barroga, AVP/ General Manager Valentino L. Dionisio and Marketing Manager Joel J. Romero. The HINO FG8J is powered by a 4-stroke, 6-cylinder vertical in-line JO8E-UG-type diesel engine, partner making it a reliable business ready to meet all the demands of the logistics and shipment of goods. The truck also features turbo charging, intercooling and overhead cam with 24 valves. It supports 6-speed, direct-drive transmission.