Mindanao Daily Set A (April 4, 2017)

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Volume VI, No. 254

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April 4, 2017

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Duterte to CPP-NDF: ‘Release all prisoners’

By GERRY LEE GORIT, Correspondent

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AGAYAN de Oro City--President Rodrigo Duterte has set the conditions for the peace talks with the Communist Party of the PhilippinesNational Democratic Front (CPP-NDF) to prosper, among them the release of all prisoners of war (POWs).

The list of conditions include ceasefire agreement in place, no extortion or collection of revolutionary taxes, no territorial claim in any part of the Philippines, and for the communist rebels to release all prisoners.

“Release all prisoners whether police (officers), military (personnel) or civilians or government employees. Pag wala ‘yan, walang peace talks (if that is not included, there is no peace talks),” Duterte said

during a press conference after visiting and pinning medal of honors to the 10 wounded soldiers, here.

“This fight has been going on for the last 50 years.

I hate it. I do not want it. As a matter of fact, ‘pag me namatay diyan, ke NPA (New People’s Army) o sundalo CAFGU (Civilian Auxiliary Forces Geographical Unit), dudugo ang puso ko, kasi pare-pareho lang tayo Filipino.

Bigyan mo (na) lang ako

ng ibang kalaban ‘wag lang sana ang aking kababayan (if there are fatalities be they) NP or soldiers or CAFGU, my heart bleeds, because they are the same Filipinos.

Give me other enemies not my fellow Filipinos.

The 10 soldiers visited

by Duterte were Private First class (Pfc) Windyl Daayata who was injured in an encounter in Budlingin, Alegria, Surigao del Norte; Pfc. Peter Ladera, injured in Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte encounter; Sgt. Ramie Valle, injured in Cabangalasan, Bukidnon encounter; Pfc. Alfie Jauculan, injured in Cabanglasan, Bukidnon encounter; Private Jeffrey Mallorca, Corporal Mhody Ramayrat Pfc. Renan Bertilo, Pfc. Romeo Sajor, Pfc. DUTERTE IN ORO. President Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he emphasizes a point Romer Quidit, and Cpl. during a press conference after his visit to the 10 injured soldiers at Camp Evangelista Hospital, 4th Infantry Division, Sunday afternoon (April 2) in Cagayn de Oro City.

Michael Maagad, See release, page 7

Behind him is Armed Forces of the Philippines chief-of-staff General Eduardo Ano. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit for Mindanao Daily

Anti-rebel ops to continue until signing of joint ceasefire 32 soldiers wounded

Z AMB OANGA City–– Thirty-two soldiers were wounded as the military operation against a subleader of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) entered its second day on Monday in Sulu province, officials said.

Elements of the Joint Task Force Sulu (JTFS) launched an assault against the group of ASG sub-leader Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan in Talipao town on Sunday.

“Firefight is still ongoing,” Col. Cirilito Sobejana, JTFS commander See soldiers, page 7

Operations against various New People’s Army (NPA) units will continue until a binding joint ceasefire is signed between the insurgents and the government.

This was confirmed by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brig, Gen. Restituto Padilla on Monday.

“Until no official signing for a joint ceasefire, along with a third party mechanism to implement this between the government and rebels, the AFP and the police will not suspend operations against the NPAs,” he said in Filipino.

Padilla said the AFP and the government had grown wary with the unilateral ceasefire declared by the rebels as they could lift it anytime and strike military REFUGEES. Evacuees from war-torn Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental still linger at De Lara Park in Cagayan de and civilians alike without Oro City for already a week after soldiers haven’t finished sweeping their barangays from New People’s Army (NPA). any warning just like There are almost 188 evacuees stranded there. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit for Mindanao Daily See continue, page 7

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ASSORTED FIREARMS. At least, 30 assorted firearms surrendered and recovered with in the area of responsibility of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) were presented

DOH lauds JICA assistance for govt drug rehab program

to Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief-of-staff General Eduardo Ano and Philippine Army commanding general Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda by the 4th prior to the arrival of President Rodrigo Duterte, Sunday (April 2), at Camp Evangelista 4ID, Cagayan de Oro City. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit for Mindanao Daily

ANNEX “B” Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN - N/A CCE - CCE-0005-2017 Date: 28 MARCH 2017

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that JENILO T. JUBAHIB has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry sex/gender from “MALE” TO “FEMALE”; child’s and father’s last names to read as “JUBAHIB“and mother’s first name from “JERMELYN” to “GERMILYN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JENILO T. JUBAHIB who was born on 10 0CT0BER 1998 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are RONIL0 JUBHIB and JERMELYN TALAID.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written Opposition not later than 12 APRIL 2017.

(SGD.) GERARDO D. JURADO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 4 & 11, 2017

ANNEX “B” Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN - N/A CCE - CCE-0056-2016 Date: 28 MARCH 2017 In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that DONESAN CATANE PACATANG has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry sex/gender from “MALE” TO “FEMALE” and mother’s last name from “CATANI” TO “CATANE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of DONESAN CATANE PACATANG who was born on 01 MAY 1992 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are DI0NESIO T. PACATANG and EMMA B. CATANE.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written Opposition not later than 12 APRIL 2017.

(SGD.) GERARDO D. JURADO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 4 & 11, 2017

R.A.FORM 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry 0ffice Province of: BUKIDNON City /Municipality of: KADINGILAN NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with section 5 of 9048 a notice is hereby served to the public that FLOREMEI ARNOCO LOMA has filed with this office a petition for change of First Name(CFN-0001-2017) from “FLOREE” to “FLOREMEI”; Correction of Clerical error (CCE-0003-2017) child’s middle name and mother’s last name from “ARNUCO” to “ARNOCO”; mother’s first name to read as “MINDA” and father’s last name to read as LOMA in the birth certificate of FLOREE ARNUCO LOMA who was born on 30 MAY 1987 at KADINGILAN, BUKIDNON whose parents are FRANCISCO LOMA and MINDA ARNUCO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written Opposition not later than 12 APRIL 2017.

(SGD.) GERARDO D. JURADO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 4 & 11, 2017

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HE Department of Health (DOH) on Monday lauded the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) 1.85 billionyen (P826-million) supp or t for the department’s drug rehabilitation program.

“We are glad that the Government of Japan, as well as many other international partners, has stepped in to help the Philippines in its continuing effort to address (the rehabilitation of) an estimated 1.6 million drug surrenders as of the end of February,” Health Secretary Dr. Paulyn Ubial told reporters during a press briefing held at the DOH media relations unit in Tayuman, Sta. Cruz, Manila.

The assistance was sealed in an agreement signed by Ubial and JICA Representative Susumu Ito through the program Consolidated

Rehabilitation on Illegal Drug Users (CARE), which is aligned with the government’s priorities against illegal drugs.

“As a long-standing friend and development partner of the Philippines, JICA supports the DOH towards working for a common vision of a drug-free society,” said Ito. Ubial said the assistance will be used to improve the facilities of rehab centers and train DOH health

workers involved in drug rehabilitation.

The department said that of the 4 million drug users estimated by the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), 2.4 million drug surrenderers are waiting to be assessed to determine their drug rehabilitation needs.

It said some 12,000 patients are being treated in 44 drug rehab centers across the country, and more are receiving treatment in barangay health centers.

Of the 44 drug rehabilitation centers, 14 are run by the government, the newest of which is in Nueva Ecija, which is currently treating 179 patients.

JICA is a partner of the DOH. Back in 2013, following the devastation left behind by ‘Yolanda’ (Haiyan), JICA provided assistance for the rehabilitation of health facilities damaged by the supertyphoon in the Visayas. A report culled from the Philippine News Agency

ANNEX “B” Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN -N/A CCE -CCE-0002-2017 Date: 28 MARCH 2017

ANNEX “B” Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN -N/A CCE -CCE-0006-2017 Date: 28 MARCH 2017

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that MARILOU TAGRA AVES has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry sex/gender from “FEMALE” TO “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARILOU TAGRA AVES who was born on 31 MARCH 1979 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are MAURO AVES and JOSEFINA TAGRA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written Opposition not later than 12 APRIL 2017.

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that LOURJAY TAMBOG JIMENEZ has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry sex/gender from “FEMALE” TO “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LOURJAY TAMBOG JIMENEZ who was born on 11 JANUARY 1995 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are LOURDES TAMBOG and JOLIETO JIMENEZ.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written Opposition not later than 12 APRIL 2017.

(SGD.) GERARDO D. JURADO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 4 & 11, 2017

(SGD.) GERARDO D. JURADO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 4 & 11, 2017

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CAGAYAN de Oro City––President Rodrigo Roa Duterte after his visit to wounded soldiers in action at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital (CESH) in Cagayan de Oro City on April 2, spoke with the media and emphasized that his war against drugs is in full effect.

When asked about local officials involved in drugs, he warned those in the government that there is no letup of this war against

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drugs. He explained that if he cannot stop it he would have doomed the country and the next generation. ‘I have to preserve the next generation,’ the President said.

There are about four million addicts, he said. With the use of shabu, just eight months to one year, the brain shrinks. He said, it is a deadly chemical. Of the four million, we are already 1 million 800 mark. President Duterte asked, ‘How am I supposed to deal with them?’

We have to preserve our nation. It will not end until the last

pusher, user. It is an apparatus, if there are illegal drugs and no runner, the illegal drugs will rot.

Meantime, if there is demand, these producers and runners will find a way to produce. Why I persuaded congress not to push with elections? Because 40% of barangay captains of the country are either addicted, supporter of producer and user of drugs, he said.

On the other hand, he vowed that no police officers or military will go to jail for doing their duty.

“I’ll pardon them,” he said. The

constitution says the President can pardon absolute or conditional to anyone convicted with a crime or give amnesty. He said he will pardon with promotion to boot.

In Leyte, four police officers were killed because they are against drugs, the President lamented.

In terms of corruption, the President vowed to stop it. In due time, he announced that he will dismiss another government official. He added that in airports, opening of bags/luggage is not allowed. He said, “I don’t

like oppression against Filipinos especially against OFWs and the poor.”

He added that he will embark on a neutral economic agenda.

He said he went to China to let our products such as banana and pineapple get in their country.

He emphasized, he has never entered any military alliance with any country.

President Duterte emphasized that he won the elections on his platforms of government: end corruption, war on drugs, improve the economy and peace and order.

Duterte awards 10 soldiers wounded in action in Mindanao CAGAYAN de Oro City-President Rodrigo Roa Duterte visits and awards 10 soldiers confined at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital (CESH) who are recuperating from wounds sustained in various military offensive operations in the area of responsibility of 4th Infantry Division (4ID) Philippine Army.

Aside from the medals they received, President Duterte also gave each wounded soldier cash support and cellphone unit.

According to PFC Peter Ladera, he is thankful that PRRD visits WIA. President Rodrigo Duterte visits 10 wounded in action soldiers the President gave time who are confined at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital (CESH) and recuperating from even if he is faraway to wounds sustained in military offensive operations in the area of responsibility of 4th visit them and gave them Infantry Division (4ID). Photo courtesy of PIA-10 the wounded medals and

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cash assistance. Ladera was wounded in his right soldier during an encounter on 10 March 2017 in Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte.

Meanwhile, the other nine soldiers also sustained wounds in the different parts of the body with encounters in Surigao del Norte and parts of Bukidnon in the month of March.

They are PFC Windyl Daayata, PFC Peter P. Ladera, Sgt. Ramie L. Valle, PFC Alfie G. Jauculan, Pvt Jeffrey C. Mallorca, Cpl Mhody Ramayrat, PFC Romeo C. Sajor, PFC Romer Quidit and Cpl. Michel D. Maagad.

Ladera said that this incident does not hamper him to move on with his job.

He said, after he is well, he

will continue to be a soldier and do his duties.

Meanwhile, since lifting the ceasefire, 4ID has had 51 armed encounters, seized 12 NPA encampments, recovered six high powered firearms and three lowered firearms, had the NPA surrendered seven high powered firearms and four low powered firearms, recovered seven improvised explosive device (IEDs) and two IEDs surrendered and 12 NPA rebels either surrendered or killed during armed encounter.

Army’s 4ID has also supported law enforcement operations. In total, they had four joint AFP-PNP operations, two warrants See awards, page 7

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IT is now clear China’s manmade island in the disputed seas is actually a military base--exactly the opposite of what it was saying previously. The communists have deployed its military in the area as well as missiles and other war machines.

I think this is an indication that the Chinese us preparing for something big against Japan and the Philippines. Well, Japan can defend itself while our country is ready to raise our hands. And some of our leaders, perhaps are ready to fly to foreign lands when the first volley of gun fires begins. Our government has indulged so much in politics, forgetting in the process, our military that needed updating with reference to new weapons and arts of fighting in the battlegrounds.

As of February, this year, our total national debt hits P6.21 trillion pesos only.

My question is can our country pay it in say 500 years for interest alone?

Of course, even without making additional loans the amount will grow. We have been operating at a loss the reason why we have to make loans every year.

Our latest creditor is China and probably Russia where President Duterte made

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shoot. Duterte should not abuse his power of executive clemency. Directly or indirectly, he is the person to be blamed for murders even if the police are doing it.

Misamis Oriental which has become a major battleground in many fighting between the government soldiers and the rebels, is again the venue of yet another exchange of bullets yesterday. The incident took place in Banglay, a small barangay in Lagonglong town and although no casualties have been reported, it was said the rebels are in the receiving end and always running towards the thick jungle in the area.

In some countries, fistfights among legislators who cannot understand with each other are allowed rather than engaging in shouting and war of words like some women are. If this style of politics is adopted in our country, Manny Boy will have a better edge against anyone in the senate and his expertise in boxing will help him well. In the Philippines, men usually settle their differences by fighting and not backbiting.

I was informed by my spies that some members of the media in Cagayan de Oro indulge in war of words like babies. Certainly, this

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cannot be avoided because of jealousy, especially in the reporting of news. In the media industry, “who is who” counts so much and the greatest “who” assumes victory. Anyway, I wish to advise my colleagues in the media to please never bring to the public our internal problem or all of us will lose the most important part of our profession--credibility.

During my time, a colleague was attacking me and others severely. The city mayor advised me not to entertain him because it was my newspaper that was being read insofar as city hall was concerned. I kept quiet until one day, another media man who was a victim too asked me what to do. I jokingly told him to hit the jealous guy on the face, which like lightning he did it. Since then the villain in the media became quiet caring and very friendly. He learned his lesson pretty well. Just the same I felt guilty for the advice I gave which actually was a joke. (Bennex News Service)

Kakampi mo ang batas

Gordon: Rotary, Red Cross, must partner for big quake

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visits recently. I think it is time that our leaders take notice of the huge budget for their salaries, their staffs, allowances, etc. There is that travel expense that needed review since some of them go out of the country with families pretending to attend conventions, though in fact and in truth are just on tours at public charges.

Another good thing President Rody Duterte is doing is the banning of cigarette-smoking in all public places. By this, it means we cannot smoke cigarettes, even in the hotel lobby, restaurants, comfort rooms, etc.. This is so close to saying Do Not Smoke.

The only place where we can smoke is in our homes. For the smokers, this is foolish, but to the non-smokers, this is extra beautiful. Needless to say, smokes are a nuisance and great disturbance in public like in restaurants, bus riders, public parks, offices, etc. My apology to the cigarette manufacturers.

President Rody Duterte’s vow to pardon police convicted for following his orders is bad. It will encourage our law enforcers to take full liberty in killing people including the innocent bystanders. The police should know when to shoot and when not to

for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’… (and) ‘(T) ruly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me’…” (Jesus Christ, our God and Savior who is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in Matthew 25:40 and 45, the Holy Bible).

-oooGORDON: ROTARY, RED CROSS, MUST PARTNER FOR BIG QUAKE: What can Rotarians from the Manila area (and from the other areas covered by Rotary International District 3810, like Pasay City, Cavite, and Occidental Mindoro) do when the earthquake which measures magnitude 7.2 in the Richter scale and which scientists say is going to happen anytime now, finally strikes?

Sen. Richard Gordon, the chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee who is chairman as well of the Philippine Red Cross as well, threw this question Saturday, April 01, 2017, to District 3810 Rotarians led

by Governor Ernest Yuyek and his spouse, Anna, when he accepted the District’s awards to the Philippine

Red Cross, and to himself as well, recognizing him for his distinguished service to humanity, as part of District 3810’s District Conference 2017 at the Sofitel Hotel.

Gordon said Rotarians, whose Clubs are known for their initials “R.C.”, should partner with the Red Cross, whose initials are also known as “R.C.”, to provide an effective, ready, and immediate response to the projected grim consequences of that deadly earthquake. Initially, Gordon told Rotarians to collect P1,000.00 from each of their members and donate it to Red Cross.

-oooTALL BUILDINGS SEEN TO COLLAPSE WITH QUAKE: The amount will be used to register the 1,400 or so Rotarians from District 3810 as Red Cross volunteers.

Upon its payment, Rotarians will be registered as volunteers and will be provided with emergency kits. They will also be requested to undergo crash courses on emergency assistance and relief operations, in preparation for the big earthquake.

Various agencies, notably the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), predicted the occurrence of the tremor, based on scientific calculations which

say that a big earthquake happens every 400 years or along the so-called West Valley earthquake fault that runs from Bulacan, Metro Manila, to Rizal. “It is no longer a question of `if ’, but of `when’, because the tragedy is sure to strike,” Gordon explained.

When the earthquake does happen, the consequences are staggering, according to a presentation made by Gordon: expected to be destroyed or damaged are the following: some 1.3 million residential structures; 38% of the 10-30 story buildings (or some 981 tall structures); 14% of the 3060 story buildings (119 of them), and 30-35% of public buildings.

-ooo51,000 DEATHS FROM BIG QUAKE IN METRO: Some 33,500 people will be killed instantly, while some 18,000 deaths will happen from fire. Around 114,000 people will sustain various injuries. Nine bridges might be affected, while about 4,000 water pipes or joints will break. Thirty kilometers of electrical cables will be cut, while 95 kilometers of communication cables will also be cut.

These figures, Gordon said, came from the Metro

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Manila Earthquake Impact Reduction Study which JICA, in coordination with the Metro Manila Development Authority and the Philippine Volcanology and Seismology Administration, prepared and later disclosed.

For those injured, the problem will be worsened by the fact that there will only be some 30,000 hospital beds that could be available, thereby disabling a lot of people from receiving immediate treatment. Gordon said Rotarians can partner with the Red Cross for a more effective disaster and emergency assistance.

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A worthwhile summer vacation

Summer has always been the perfect season to take a break. Although it is occasionally associated with travel, what may be important is often not the destination, but what is done at the place.

A country of many regions, the Philippines hosts the best places for tourist destinations. From the wonders to see at the expansive rice terraces in the Ifugao region and the chocolatecolored hills in Bohol to the clear white beaches in Palawan as well as the pristine islands of Siargao and Camiguin, each place is worth the visit. Cameras may capture moments spent there in images, and these may be shared on social media, but what makes each trip worthwhile and memorable may require more than the shots of cameras or the poses and smiles presented.

With the recent celebration of the Kaamulan Festival in Bukidnon, one of the largest and iconic festivals in the country, the opportunity to get to know the tribes was paramount. Beyond the colors of the parade, the festival had showcased dances which exist as part of the indigenous community’s culture and tradition. The original settlers of the region take pride in this festival.

As a festival, it is meant to

be celebrated, and it’s not exclusive for the visitors’ entertainment, but one for education as well. Festivity may have been present by the beat of the drums and the chants and cheers of the people, but to learn about the plight of the indigenous community and immerse in their diverse and sacred cultures and traditions were chances to take.

To make a travel worthwhile takes the chance to learn more about the place and commune with its people. This can be helpful to anyone who wants to go somewhere this summer.

Travelling to another country may be worth the try, but there are so many places to go in the Philippines that each region may resemble a country of itself. Take for example, the various indigenous tribes in Bukidnon may differ in customs from those in Luzon and the Visayas. With its innumerable languages and various cultures and traditions in every region, the Philippines can be very much like a continent. Besides, a traveller is never a foreigner to his native country, as the saying goes; and the Philippines has so much authenticity and uniqueness to offer to every tourist – local or foreign.

The words of a former college instructor can be

a guide: “The best sites to go when you visit a certain place for your vacation – whether a province or city – are the church, plaza, and market.” In Cagayan de Oro City, much knowledge can be gained by visiting these sites and learning about their history. The St. Augustine Cathedral, CDO’s oldest church, was built by the earliest Augustinian friars who first came to the region back when the country was still under the colony of Spain.

In Plaza Divisoria, which is located on the center of the city, the monument of the first CDO mayor stands along with those of Ramon Magsaysay, Jose Rizal, and the epitome of heroism, a statue that resembles the image of Andres Bonifacio.

The markets in Carmen and Cogon provide livelihood to some of the locals.

To visit churches or any religious sites may help understand the community’s belief, its importance and relation to their way of life.

One can even learn about the origins of the place by visiting the plazas and similar historical grounds. To commune with the locals is to go where they usually gather, but safety requires common sense also. As much as possible, it’s best to avoid stereotyping a whole community by the actions of a few. But

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Bangsamoro Basic Law ahead of Federalization Second of four parts

By Patricio P. Diaz of MindaNews

Angelo Lorenzo

as a visitor, respecting the hosts entails no harm.

This summer, it may not be necessary to spend a vacation elsewhere to take a break. But if opportunity and circumstance allow, the best way to spend it is to learn from the experiences gained there – experiences that aren’t solely beneficial to one’s own travel, but those which involve gaining knowledge about the place and the people and giving back what is due. If the white beaches in Siargao and the mountains in Bukidnon give stunning sceneries, what must be done to preserve them? Moreover, if the hospitality of the locals contributes to making the vacation worthwhile, how can one take part in their lives?

Vacations that are made worthwhile by experience and learning can evoke more than smiles captured in images. They make memories worth remembering and a summer season worth spending.

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II. Liked with Fear THE second main concern focused on the implications on BBL of federalization as the BPDR provides – the “Federalism + Enabling Law Approach” or the “Enabling Law (Legislative) and Federalism (Constitutional Convention) Simultaneous Tracks”. If the Senate will agree, “Constitutional Convention” in the original plan will be changed to “Constituent Assembly”, the House and the Senate constituted as one body to mend the Constitution.

President Duterte declared in his inauguration speech last June 30 that his administration “is committed to implement all signed peace agreements in step with constitutional and legal reforms”. The phrase “constitutional and legal reforms” must be referring to his proposal to shift from a unitary to a federal form of government.

The MILF and other Moro leaders have expressed their full support for this commitment. In principle, it sustains the Bangsamoro

government’s asymmetrical standing with the national government as a shift from the Philippine unitary system and its parliamentaryministerial form as akin to that of a federal state.

The IM admitted that the idea of federalism seems to fit into the demand of the Moro people in Mindanao for self-determination; yet, they feared that it may defeat such aspiration to be embodied in the BBL even if the Congress passes it. This was among the concerns that emerged during their March 4-5 meeting.

Federalization Explained Lawyer Jose Lorena, an undersecretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (2010 – 2016) of the Aquino III government, and a member of the New BTC, explained that “federalization should be tiered and by phases”.

The laggard regions in the country should first be transformed to be more advanced and progressive while “we start to break and federalize the country beginning with financially and economically capable regions.”

Under this plan, See AHEAD, page 7

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DENR backs accounting of PH’s natural resources

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is pushing for an honest-to-goodness natural resource and environmental accounting system to enable the agency Republic of the Philippines City of Cagayan de Oro City

come up with specific policies and programs consistent with the sustainable integrated area development (SIAD) approach.

DENR Undersecretary for International Affairs and

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AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR OF BALTHASAR JOHANN IMBACH ERNI I, BALTHASAR LEONARD ERNI, of legal age, Filipino, Single and a resident of Block 13, Lot 39 Pinatobo Street, Bellevue Subdivision, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and say : 1. That I am the only surviving heir of the late BALTHASAR JOHANN IMBACH ERNI who died intestate at B. Yasay Beach Resort, Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, on the October 05, 2014 as evidenced by Death Certificate issued by the Cagayan de Oro City Civil Registrar hereto attached as ANNEX “A” and made an integral part of this affidavit; 2. That the late BALTHASAR JOHANN IMBACH ERNI is my father; 3. That said deceased left an amount in following banks, such as: Bank Philippine National Bank (PNB), Carmen Branch Philippine National Bank (PNB), Carmen Branch

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4. That the said deceased left no debts and no other property; 5. That I execute this sworn statement to attest the truth of the foregoing facts to enable me to claim and withdraw the amount on deposit with the Philippine National Bank (PNB), Carmen Branch, Cagayan de Oro City in my late father’s name which I adjudicate upon myself as his sole heir.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand this MAR 29, 2017 day of March 2017 in Cagayan de Oro City.

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Foreign-assisted Programs Jonas Leones defines SIAD as a strategy that “weaves environmental considerations with social justice and human development,” examples of which are ecotourism and agroforestry.

Through SIAD, the DENR will create “minieconomic zones” that can generate employment, livelihood and incomegenerating activities in communities where they operate, making it a way

hood,” Leones said.

Leones also said it is about time “we account and minimize the depletion of our wealth, especially when it does not benefit our people.”

The DENR official issued the statement as the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) held last week a two-day national conference on National Capital to be clear about how ap- Accounting (NCA), which propriate technology use is served as the culminating enforced in school through activity of the the set rules and regulaSee BACKS, page 7 tions. Example of these is being clear that personal use of computers and internet is avoided in school

By Cherie Muring Gabales grounds and all computer Teacher-Applicant Division of Cagayan de Oro time children has is all for educational purposes. It can I had a dream encourage parents easier I was eating ice cream to participate in instilling I lick it to the top good and proper use of computers and internet to And I don’t want to stop their children at home if Then I went to the lake they know that the school Suddenly I saw a snake does the same.

How I afraid I was Internet is surely a good That I ran so fast thing for education. Moreover, it could be more inI went to the top hill formative if teachers and parents are there to make And I release what I feel All my fears were gone learning full of sense in For my adventure was terms of contents. Teachdone ers and parents should be responsible in developing When I heard a sound and elaborating contents I started to frown provided in the internet Then I scream so that there is a so-called For all it was a dream understanding. better alternative to destructive mining.

“At the DENR, we endeavor to achieve social justice by ensuring the integrity of our ecosystems on which local communities depend for food and liveli-

Teacher’s role in promoting Internet appreciation among students

By Shiela S. Gosanes Teacher - Applicant Division of Cagayan de Oro City

The use of Internet is common nowadays. It is used anywhere such as in offices, business establishments and schools. In fact, Internet has been a prime source of information.

Computers and Internet are considered one tool of teaching in most schools around the globe. For one, it is because these can turn learning discussion into lively and enjoyable interaction, plus it include colorful visuals and interactive applications which make classroom discussion a something that students would look forward to.

The use of computers and Internet is not just applied to high school and college students but as well extended to elementary schools.

Internet is a circle where whole world meets. In other

words, people in all ages, genders, levels of thinking, status and positions could have access on Internet.

Thus, it is important that in schools, teachers should lead the students and teach them in proper use of such thing.

There are a number of ways teachers can do in performing this responsibility.

In a blog of Washington Post, it is said that teachers could encourage parent leadership. Parent communities in school, through Parent-Teachers Association (PTA) for example, could begin a discussion about safe and responsible online use by students at school and at home.

It is also good for teachers to communicate with parents in regular manner, especially about using technology in classrooms, and ensuring that kids are learning to be responsible online citizens.

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the “government proposal is to initially form four federal states — Mindanao, the Visayas, Luzon and Metro Manila”. The IM participants pointed out that this will reduce the Bangsamoro into an “enclave” of the Mindanao federal state.

Lorena explained further: By the government timeframe, the BBL is expected to be passed in December 2017 and ratified in a plebiscite in May 2018.

The Bangsamoro Transition Authority will be organized immediately to prepare the Bangsamoro for the midterm election of 2019. Even if plans don’t miscarry, the New Charter will only be drafted in 2018 and ratified in mid-2019 – implicitly suggesting longer delay.

If the New Constitution is ratified as scheduled, 2019-2022 will be the transition period of the new form of government, including elections of a new set of officials. From 2022 to 2027, there will be reconfiguration into smaller federal states, including one for the Bangsamoro. [The implication: Being a “laggard region”, the Bangsamoro will first be an “enclave” of Mindanao State and must not expect to be reconfigured into a separate federal state until 2027 — ppd.]

Reactions Lorena’s explanation differs from that of Rep. Karlo Alexei Nograles, a member of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments (MindaNews 3/22/17: GPH, MILF implementing peace panels sign new terms of reference) and other members of the Congress. But as past OPAPP undersecretary and a government-member of the New BTC, his explanation could not just be dismissed as “personal fancy”. It fueled apprehensions even if federalism is liked in principle.

Lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo, former ARMM executive secretary and member of the Bangsamoro Study Group – composed of non-MILF members who worked in the committees of the MILF peace panel and reviewed the revisions on Draft BBL — noted that “there is no platform allowing us to participate in the federalism discourse”­­ — noting that the basic reason for the Duterte government to shift to federalism differs much from that of the Moros in establishing the Bangsamoro.

He noted further, evidently drawing from Lorena’s explanation, that federalization by tiers and phases will be on the basis of financial and economic viability. This is not an issue to the Bangsamoro.

Rather, it is the right to self-determination, including the right to natural resources which is hampered by the Regalian Doctrine.

This basis is embodied in the CAB.

However, he warned that if, by 2019, “we are still haggling for the enabling law, the process and substance of the agreement will have to change. We will be forced to follow the federal constitution if we fail to negotiate under the terms of the agreement.”

He said that the minimum condition in agreeing to put Bangsamoro under the federal constitution must be the preservation of the gains of the peace process.

Sinarimbo proposed holding a Moro Congress as the platform where the Bangsamoro can define its own federalism framework for its state constitution which is not reflected in the national federalism framework. He warned that “we don’t expect the armed groups to follow the president and just go along with federalism”. Issues that were sidelined with the junking of the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain can be revived.

His point, enhanced by some participants, was that the federal constitution can make BBL, which is anchored on the 1987 Constitution, irrelevant and can diminish or even obliterate the powers of the Bangsamoro.

The assumpt ion, it was explained, is that the Bangsamoro will be lesser than a federal state and it will have no power to amend the enabling law. One solution is to put provisions in the federal constitution allowing the Bangsamoro parliament to come up with its own system, even one that is dismissive of the BBL. Lawyer Randolph Parcasio of the MNLF(Misuari) said the Bangsamoro agenda, aside from being overtaken by events related to federalism, will suffer a setback when the popularity of President Duterte wanes.

He agreed to the holding of a Moro Congress. He is also head of the MNLF(Misuari) peace implementing panel and Misuari’s spokesman.

He suggested a radical approach. The Muslims, if they want self-determination, need not wait for the government to grant it.

“Reassert precolonial sovereignty to rectify historical injustice as envisioned in the Jeddah Accord… Establish a Minsupala (MindanaoSulu-Palawan) federal state and not just settle for the Moro-dominated provinces”, citing the Jeddah Accord of January 3, 1987.

Sarcastically adducing to the ARMM: “Sasabihin nila, ‘hanggang Moro-dominated provinces lang kayo, yan ang hawla ninyo. Gawin nating gintong hawla,’ pero hawla pa rin. (They would say, stay in Moro-dominated provinces, that’s your cage.

We will make it a golden cage, but it’s still a cage),” Lawyer Ishak Mastura, a department secretary of the ARMM and a member of the Bangsamoro Study Group with Sinarimbo: Former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel

Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Jr.’s proposal to have the Bangsamoro federal state cover only the ARMM does not address the issue of territory; but the idea of pushing for a Minsupala federal state “dilutes our assertion.” For instance, the Bangsamoro people are a minority in Palawan.

Lawyer Omar Sema, one of the three representatives of the MNLF Council of 15 to the New BTC, without clearly stating his reference, said that the current framework of the BBL does not preserve the “incremental gains” of the peace process, citing the provision on territory that “seems to support the possible disintegration of the core territory.”

The Moros like federalism. But they have no say in the framing of the federal constitution and in the federalization process. Even if CAB-compliant, the BBL can become irrelevant to the federal constitution or its CAB-uniqueness obliterated – more so, if by the “tiered and phase-by-phase” federalization process that Lorena presented, at the outset the Bangsamoro fails to attain a distinct federal state status. Will being under the federal constitution be different from being under the unitary constitution?

This fear of some IM members is not unfounded.

Will the Moros let federalism hostage the Bangsamoro?

Tomorrow: III. Uncleared but Clear (“Comment” is Mr. Patricio P. Diaz’ column for MindaViews, the opinion section of MindaNews. Mr. Diaz is the recipient of a “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Titus Brandsma for his “commitment to education and public information to Mindanawons as Journalist, Educator and Peace Advocate. You may e-mail your comments to patpdiazgsc@ yahoo.com.)

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MEDINA POLICE STATION RECEIVES BRAND NEW COMPUTER SET –As Chairman of the Committee for Peace and Order, Public Safety, Police, Military and Jail Matters, VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ handed a computer set to Medina Police Station through Medina Chief of Police, PSI JONATHAN N. FABRE, in the presence of the Medina Police Task Force to support better police office operations.

victims.

The JTFS has beefed up its operations against the ASG, which splintered into several groups, following President Rodrigo Durterte’s order to finish the bandits in six months.

The deadline will lapse on June 30.

“Our troops on the ground continue to intensify the conduct of focused military operations in Sulu and adhere to the rules of engagement to contain lawless groups and preempt the conduct of atrocities in the province,” said Maj. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief.

“We will continue to support the PNP’s (Philippine National Police) efforts against criminality and lawlessness. The entire Westmincom will be ready from page 1 to move and react when told the Philippines needed,” Galvez added. A News Agency on Monday, report from Darwin Wally noting that the wounded T. Wee of PNA soldiers were given medical treatment.

Sobejana could not de- from page 1 all injured in Quezon, termine the exact number of casualties on the side of Bukidnon encounter.

Since the lifting of the the ASG, saying “reports ceasefire agreement, the 4ID are still trickling in.”

“We will provide the reported a total of 51 armed data later,” Sobejana added. encounters, 12c seized NPA The group of Sawadjaan encampments, six highhas been tagged for the powered firearms recovstrings of abductions in ered, seven high-powered nearby Malaysia in recent forearms surrendered, three low-powered firearms reyears.

The elusive Abu Sayyaf covered, four low-powered sub-leader had been the firearms surrendered, seven target of the military’s man- improvised explosive device hunt operations against high recovered, two improvised value individuals in Sulu explosive device surrenafter Sawadjaan emerged dered and 12 NPA members as the new sub-leader of either surrendered or killed the bandit group. in armed encounters.

Sawadjaan leads at least The firearms were pre150 bandits based on mili- sented to Armed Forces of tary estimate. the Philippines Chief-ofThe Abu Sayyaf bandits staff General Eduardo Ano, are still holding captives 28 accompanied by Philippine people, mostly foreigners, Army commanding general and it was not immediately Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda. clear if the group of SawadThe talks, according to jaan is holding any of the Duterte, will have to be

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with the participation of against irresponsible mining, the Norway government. highlighted by an industrywide audit that resulted in the closure of 22 mining operations and suspension from page 1 what happened last Feb- of four others due to serious ruary where six unarmed environmental violations.

According to Leones, the troopers were killed and forum served as an opportuthree other abducted.

He added that the third nity for the DENR to promote party mechanism, which SIAD through “providing will be tasked to monitor a deeper appreciation and violations of both sides, is understanding of taking into vital as they can conduct in- account the value of our vestigations and determine natural resources.”

At the same time, Leones among the two parties are guilty of violating the truce. said the implementation of “If they really want Phil-WAVES would enable peace, it (will be demon- policymakers to come up strated very) clearly in the with informed policies based signing of that joint ceasefire on generated data regardthat they intend to have ing the monetary values of peace throughout the land natural capital and ecosystem and they intend to keep services.

Socioeconomic Planning the interest of the people alive,” the AFP spokesperson Secretary Ernesto Pernia welcomed the heads and stressed.

Likewise, the NPAs re- representatives of various fusal to sign a joint ceasefire departments and partner demonstrates their vested agencies to the conference designed to stir greater interinterests. (PNA) est on NCA and mainstream it in the development agenda of the government. from page 3 NCA is the process of calserved, four firearms culating the total stocks and recovered from other threat flows of natural resources and groups, 20 grams of shabu services in a given ecosystem confiscated, five grams of or region.

The accounting marijuana and P35,000 estimated amount of drugs, and for such goods may occur in 540 pieces of illegally cut physical or monetary terms.

This process can subselogs of Lawaan confiscated with estimated P 399,142.60 quently inform government, total market value. A report corporate and consumer defrom Jasper Marie Oblina- cision-making as each relates to the use or consumption of Rucat of PIA-10 natural resources and land, and sustainable behavior. from page 6 The Philippines is one of World Bank-funded Phil- the eight countries impleippine Wealth Accounting menting WAVES, a global for the Valuation of Ecosys- partnership that aims to protems Services or Phil-WAVES mote sustainable development by ensuring that natural project.

With the theme “Account- resources are mainstreamed ing Nature, Capitalizing Part- in development planning and nerships for the Future,” the national economic accounts.

Other countries impleNCA conference was held at the Hotel Marco Polo Ortigas menting the project are Boin Pasig City from March tswana, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Indonesia, 30 to 31.

The conference came Madagascar and Rwanda. amid a government campaign (PNA)

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 3rd

WINNERS OF 2017 MINDANAO JOURNALISM AWARDS NEWS WRITING: 1st - Earl Joy B. Lopina of - Yumbing NHS, Camiguin 2nd- Lanz Selwyn Lucmayon - MSU-IIT, Iligan City 3rd - Bruce Mico P. Gamad - Bukidnon National High

School. Malaybalay City FEATURE WRITING: 1st - Ashel Louisse C. Mulet - Bukidnon NHS, Malaybalay 2nd- Troy Valdehueza, - Central Mindanao University, 3rd - Neil John J. Jomaya - Central Mindanao University,

SPORTS WRITING: 1st - Rico C. Libling -Yumbing N. H S Camiguin 2nd - Jhanatoden M. Dipantar - MSU-IIT, Iligan City 3rd - Michelle P. Balas - Tablon Nat’l High Sch,

Cagayan de Oro City

Congratulations!

PHOTO JOURNALISM: 1st - Sofia Abigail Bonghanoy - Central Mindanao University 2nd - John Homer C. Tabas - Kong Hua HS, Cag de Oro 3rd - LeAnne J. Aribal - Central Mindanao University

SCIENCE REPORTING 1. Alysza Jewel V. Buna 2. Israelbelle N. Ferolino 3. Al Fisher A. Coronado

BUSINESS REPORTING ( High School) 1st - Cees Mark G. Pranto - BNHS, Malaybalay City 2nd - Francis Jose Luspo - Yumbing National High School, Camiguin 3rd - Justine G. Pamisa BNSHI, Maramag, Bukidnon BUSINESS & ECONOMY REPORTING : Govt Writers 1st - Mark Palad 2nd- Charlin S. Mejorada 3rd - Joy C. Mulit

Department of Energy Undersecretary Benito L. Ranque giving his message to the event

PPI TRUSTEE ALLAN MEDIANTE

MDN President & CEO DANTE M. SUDARIA

COC Dean F. Davalos of AB Communication

Govt Writers and Judges

Ms. Kin Salazart of Ayala Corp meets Sec. Martin Andanar

Ms. Yoly Contreras of EastWest Bank puts the medal to a winner

- Kong Hua Sch., Cag de Oro - BNHS, Malaybalay City - MSU-IIT, Iligan City

The WINNERS!

- PIO, Camiguin - Clarin NHS, MisOcc - Clarin NHS, MisOcc