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Normin’s drug drive kills 11, arrests 332 By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor
CAMP Alagar, Cagayan de Oro City--Eleven, including a police officer, were killed while 332 were arrested as the police carried legitimate anti-illegal drug operations in Northern Mindanao, a police official said Saturday. Supt. Surki Sereñas, the regional police spokesperson, said that the figure was part of the regional police report submitted to Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa who was here last Friday. See DRUG, page A7
3 men torch heavy truck in Bukidnon By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor
CAMP Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City--The military has ordered an intensive manhunt against three unidentified armed men who burned the heavy equipment owned by the Del Monte Philippines, Inc in Impasug- ong, Bukidnon last Friday afternoon. Col. Jesse A. Alvarez, commander of the army’s 403 rd Infantry Brigade, said that he has ordered the deployment of the army’s special force to augment the police in tracking down the perpetrators. “We cannot allow the culprits to freely roam around to continue to sow terror and threats among the people in the See HEAVY, page A7
TROOPING THE LINE. PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa (right) with Chief Superintendent Noel G. Constantino (left), acting regional director of Police Regional Office 10 (PRO10), march as they troop the line during the visit of dela Rosa at Camp Vicente Alagar, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, Friday afternoon (August 12). Mindanao Daily photo by Gerry Lee Gorit
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Drug war helps keep crime rates down: Bato By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent
CAGAYAN de Oro City-Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa announced on Friday that crime incidents all over the country has decreased by as much as 49 percent. Dela Rosa attributed the reduction of crime incidents to the intensified police operations against illegal drugs. “This only goes to show that most of these crimes that are happening in our communities are drug-related. That’s why when we focused our resources and attention on the drug problem, crimes also dropped,” dela Rosa said in his speech before hundreds of police officers at the police regional headquarters at Camp Vicente Alagar on Friday afternoon. But prior to his arrival at Camp Alagar on Friday afternoon, dela Rosa visited the burial of PO3 Jerson Autiga, who was killed in action after the Bukidnon See CRIME, page A7
Greenpeace backs DENR’s call for review of coal plant permits
ENVIRONMENTAL activist group is backing the plan of Environment Secretary Gina Lopez to review all permits and operations of the country’s coal-fired power plants Greenpeace Philippines’ Climate and Energy Campaigner Reuben Muni said: TIME TO TALK. Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny “Greenpeace welcomes the Vincente Emano (left) and Gingoog City Mayor Marie de announcement by the DeLara Guingona (right) talk briefly as the two meet during partment of Environment the visit of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director and Natural Resources General Ronald dela Rosa at Camp Alagar in Cagayan de (DENR) Secretar y, Ms. Oro City on Friday (August 12). Gina Lopez, to review all Mindanao Daily photo by Gerry Lee Gorit
permits and operations of coal-fired power plants in the country.” Muni said: “We also wish to challenge the DENR to take this initiative further by putting on hold all other pending coal-fired power applications until said review is concluded.” “Coal is the single greatest threat to the global our climate. Given the economic, social and environmental havoc that climate change has wrought in the Philip-
pines, continuing to power our development with coal is a dangerous policy,” he said. He added that short term benefits of coal to some elite players in the Philippine economy pale in comparison to the billions that coal is costing the Philippines as a nation with respect to public health, not to mention climate change impacts. “Our current national policies on coal and climate change just aren’t cutting it. See COAL, page A7
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CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The City Council here has adopted a resolution mandating all City Hall officials and employees to a mandatory drug test, a local legislator said. City Councilor Zaldy
Ocon, one of the proponents of Resolution No. 124112016, said that the resolution intends to promote a drug-free workplace in the city of Cagayan De Oro City. He said that the resolution was adopted during the city council’s regular session last Monday, urging the city mayor to “prescribe
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the rules and procedure for the purpose.” According to Ocon, the drug testing would be carried out to all city hall officials and employees in an unannounced date and time. “We would conduct a surprise drug test to all city hall workers - one See sought, page A7
BOODLE FIGHT. PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa (right) joins the “boodle fight” with the rank-and-file policemen during his visit at Camp Alagar, Cagayan de Oro City on Friday (August 12, 2016). Mindanao Daily photo by Gerry Lee Gorit
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Military, DOLE accredit 69 brgy associations in Agusan del Norte BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte--The Bayanihan Teams of 23rd Infantry (MASIGASIG) Battalion in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) facilitated the awarding of certificates to barangay associations under Bayanihan Team Activity in the towns of Nasipit, Buenavista and
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Carmen all of Agusan del Norte on August 10-12 2016, respectively. Some 69 barangay associations were given DOLE certificates recognizing their legitimacy as people’s organization in the community able to help the local government in its thrust to development and progress. They are also entitled for livelihood assistance both from DOLE and from their local government unit. During the awarding of certificates that was held on their respective municipality, Engr John Ritche A Tangpos, DOLE field office head, expressed his gratitude to the Bayanihan Teams of 23rd Infantry (MASIGASIG) Battalion for facilitating in the delivery of government’s basic services and livelihood programs of DOLE to be benefitted by the less privileged people. The awarding of certificate was attended by
Mayor Norbert B. Pagaspas of Buenavista, Mayor Ramon M. Calo of Carmen and representative from the town of Nasipit, all of Agusan del Norte. Vice mayors are also present during the activity. Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Cruz, the commanding officer of the 23rd Infantry (MASIGASIG) Battalion, said: “The Army will continuously deploy its Bayanihan Teams in order to assist the local government unit and the community in identifying the needs and issues that must be given preferential attention and long-term solution while at the same time addressing the peace and development of the local community.”
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Monday, August 15, 2016 GILBERT Y. CHAO Motoring Editor
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onsistently strengthening its market presence, Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) announces an impressive 37 percent first half sales growth compared to the same period last year. This increment is better than the performance of the industry for the first six months of 2016, which stands at 27.4 percent (based on CAMPI data). In 2015 SPH, the only integrated automobile and motorcycle company in the country, recorded a massive 52 percent yearon-year growth, which it hopes to surpass this year. A marked increase in unit sales, successive inaugurations of new dealerships and a very enthusiastic market response to the most recently launched model, the Suzuki Ciaz, all contributed to drive the company’s growth in H1. From January to June 2016, SPH sold a total of 6,613 car units, up by 1,770 over last year’s H1 sales of 4,843. The bestselling models namely the Suzuki Celerio, Ertiga and Swift, continued to raise the numbers for the company. Aside from the record-breaking sales growth of Celerio, the Ertiga showed a 20 percent improvement over 2015 H1 sales to help boost SPH’s sales increase. Suzuki Ertiga is a popular choice for those who are looking for a spacious interior as it can accommodate seven people on a three-row layout with adjustable seat slides to customize the space on each row. Meanwhile, the subcompact sporty hatchback Suzuki Swift made a 9 percent hike in the same period. Boasting superior handling and fuel economy, the Swift
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Suzuki Philippines posts 37% growth in H1, eclipses the 27.4% automotive industry growth
announced its 5 millionth unit sold worldwide in April this year, and contributed significantly to the first quarter sales tally of SPH. The current performance of the latest member of the Suzuki family, the subcompact sedan all-new Ciaz also played a major role in SPH’s success this year. The launch of Ciaz in the Philippines was highly anticipated after its successful introduction in other Asian countries, and it has sustained the market’s interest with
the numerous marketing activities including the Ciaz Media Test Drive, Ciaz Media Launch and Ciaz Bank Test Drive. Ciaz’s entry in the market months ago was successfully met with high sales turnaround and favorable feedback among its initial buyers. Indeed, this luxurious subcompact sedan car which promises fuel efficiency and enhances the overall driving experience further invigorated the interest of the public in the Suzuki brand. With the escalating
demand for the Ciaz, it is already projected that this stylish sedan will become another big sales driver for Suzuki Philippines. It comes in five different colors, offers a premium interior, and is designed to provide supreme comfort in terms of bigger leg space, headroom and shoulder room thanks to its longer wheelbase. During the 280-kilometer Euro 4 Fuel Economy Run organized by the Department of Energy (DOE) in partnership with Petron Corporation last
May, Suzuki got three out of the top five spots in fuel efficiency in the gasoline category. Suzuki Celerio CVT emerged as the #1 gasoline-powered engine after being able to cover an average of 29.14 kilometers per liter of fuel. The event which was participated in by 70 vehicles from more than 20 different manufacturers also recognized Ciaz as #1 fuel efficient car for gasoline in the sedan category at 27.94km/L. As well, the Celerio M/T
Another Podium by Team Suzuki Pilipinas at SAC Round 4 The Philippine flag was on the podium once again in the international racing scene. In a series of heart pounding laps, April King Mascardo, Eane Jaye (EJ) Sobretodo and Mario Borbon Jr. battled it hard with their equally strong contenders to win a trophy. The race track was bumpy and tricky but first timer Sobretodo was able to lead the pack of riders on Race 1 when teammate April overshot a corner after leading the first laps of the competition. However, the chicane caused him to overshoot as well, resulting to in a crash. On Race 2, EJ took the lead but was cornered by his equally aggressive contenders. April went fast and got out of the pack giving chance to other contenders Jefri Tosema of Indonesia and Rozaliman Zakaria of Malaysia to get in the lead. Pushing it hard, April finished the race in 3rd place. After round 4, Team Suzuki Pilipinas’ overall standings are: EJ Sobretodo on 4th, April Mascardo on 5th and Mario Borbon Jr. on 7th.
(clocking in at 27.70km/l), Ciaz GLX A/T (22.93km/L), Swift 1.2 (22.35km/L), and Ertiga GLX A/T (22.03km/L) all gave strong performances at the event which was organized to raise public awareness on the DOE’s fuel efficiency labelling program. SPH continues to share the Suzuki Way of Life not only with its innovative product lineups but also by making its cars and services more accessible to more patrons with additional stores and branches. For the first half of the year alone, SPH heralded the opening of its five new dealerships in key areas of the Philippines, particularly the Suzuki Auto South Cebu, Suzuki SM Seaside City Satellite Showroom, Suzuki Auto Quezon Avenue plus the two shops in Bulacan, the Suzuki Auto Pulilan and Suzuki Auto Malolos. The opening of the new dealerships aims to bring the Suzuki brand closer to its market especially in locations that are seen as dynamic catalysts of economic growth. With a vibrant forecast for the rest of the year, SPH looks forward to closing 2016 with a bang. Shuzo Hoshikura, General Manager for Automobile, Suzuki Philippines, expresses his gratitude and shares his excitement for H2. “We are very happy with the recent growth in our sales and we would like to thank those who remain loyal to our brand. Be assured that better days are coming as we announce additional launches this year,” he said.
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Double standard of justice ALL of a sudden the criminals are armed with .38 revolver and hand grenade and the police had to shoot them. This is the scenario everyday that comes out in the media to justify the killings. I really have doubts about this reasoning. Criminals are normally afraid of the police and for them to fire first with their gun is just surprising and very unbelievable. People in their right mind would laugh on this issue and I suggest that the police should change their position in the killings. Get rid of doubt or suspicion from the public and let credibility stands. Daily murder has already alarmed people worldwide. President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte should watch out his pronouncement of important issues. He talks too much and later would apologize for his blunder.
Be a straight talker and hold on to principles. The latest of his none sense talk is that of the US ambassador to the Philippine whom he described as “gay and the son of a bitch.” He forgets diplomatic relations that binds countries around the world. Sometimes Duterte thinks he is supreme and can do anything he wants that would truly please him. Insulting America, the world’s superpower, is exposing himself to ridicule and dishonor--and the whole country too. The way the government is being ran I don’t think Duterte needs the approval of congress for an emergency power to solve the problem of traffic in Metro Manila. Once the police start shooting those traffic violators, in less than 24 hours there will be a smooth flow of traffic
anywhere in the country. In my honest opinion, martial law has not been declared yet, but I see it is already practiced by the police. Killing left and right is an irreversible and concrete example of atrocities. What is astonishing is the fact that only the poor sidewalk vendors and jobless individuals tagged as drug lords are killed. This is stupid. What about the “magnanakaw” and corrupt politicians and the plunderers? Why no shoot to kill order for them? Is this the effect of a double standard of justice? If I may suggest I wish the justices of the court of appeals and the supreme court be elected by the people at large and not appointed by the president. In many countries around the world, justices are elected to make them
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I OBSERVED it during my last trips to Manila. If the lani vallido MIJIE JUAT sky is dark and it pours Marketing and Sales MAY IGLECIAS cats and dogs, I try my very Manager Account Executives best to beat the blues. The --------------------------------------------------------------------------taxi drivers tried to make EDITORIAL detours, the flights are deALLAN M. MEDIANTE layed or cancelled due to bad Editor-in-Chief weather conditions--yes, it seems the whole world is ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ against us! I am pretty sure, Managing Editor Executive Editor each one of us experienced CHENG ORDOÑEZ MARK FRANCISCO JOEL ESCOL such similar times. Associate Editor Lifestyle Editor Feature Editor I was born on a Sunday, a so-called “Sunday Child.” gerry lee gorit GILBERT Y. CHAO There are sayings that those Motoring Editor Photo Journalist people will live a life of great PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN success without problems, Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Davao worries, and trials. Excuse me, but those sayings are Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING nonsense. Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor I remember very dif AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA ficult, problematic and Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant questionable times in my life. A cheating taxi driver felix santillan EDSEL BANTOL or cancelled flight has been Layout Artist Layout Artist just peanuts if I compare. ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY Legal Counsel ---------------------------------------------------------------
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In those difficult times I almost lost all my strength to get down to work on all problems. Life’s path became narrow. Fears grew: it’s enough. Really enough! I started becoming awkward and jerky. I struggled against almost everybody around me. I was reluctant against other’s good ideas. I felt driven into a corner. People with indifference, arrogance and unqualified comments passed my way. Yes, also here in the Philippines.... Suddenly everything can become a problem and our voices bellow and our groans are getting louder and louder too. But hey, I learned something. Admittedly groans can lighten our burden! For even a short moment only, I did feel how my inner life-
-and inside pressure eased off. A short moment only. Suddenly more trials and problems overwhelmed us and our families and friends: illnesses, death, bankruptcy, “war at the working place,” efforts giving us a bad name, destroying the reputation, intrigues. “How much longer will you forget me, Lord?” We don’t groan anymore, we shouted already to God. But do you know, what I experience? There was a time, God put me back into “life’s re-conversion plant” and freshened me up. Little but meaningful and important cares suddenly happened. After a hot day and refreshing thunderstorm one could enjoy the following night with a very good rest. The person, who insulted us, apologized suddenly. The
A businessman’s view on extrajudicial killings
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches…” (Psalm 119:14, the Holy Bible). -oooA BUSINESSMAN’S VIEW ON EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS: Businessman Ross Ching, a fellow member at the Rotary Club of Intramuros Manila, District 3810 of Rotary International, posted his thoughts about the on-going extrajudicial killings in the country. I asked his permission to use what he wrote. He said I can, but perhaps I should not use his name! Well, his thoughts already came out in Facebook so there is no harm in identifying him as the author. Let’s read what Ross wrote, warts and all (meaning, I did not edit it one bit): “This post is my response to my apo Angela Martinez on her question about the
current national situation of widespread extra-judicial killings. This is only my personal, layman’s view, and does not in any way reflect those of my parents, my relatives or friends. “Question: Okay lang po ba kung di na dumaan sa korte ang mga suspect, patay kung patay na lang? Ano po ang moral stand ninyo, agree po ba kayo sa ganitong style? Answer: Kung papayag ba ako na pagpapatayin lahat ng mga suspected criminals??? Ay apo, hindi dapat sa akin or sa atin dapat itanong. -oooNO ONE CAN KILL ANOTHER, ONLY GOD HAS THAT POWER: “God gave us life, only He has the right to take it away. This is different from a State-imposed death penalty, which is still a delegated authority to the courts, ratified by the
people or their representatives. Consider: 1. No one gave us the permission to grant or take life away. To tell whether this guy or that must live or die is not ours to decide. “2. It makes the courts of law of no use. 3) Lawyers and judges will soon become jobless. 4. Force begets force; kapag nakabawi sa pagkagulat itong mga kriminal, gaganti yan. At ang pupuntiryahin mga inosente. 5. This technique or style is subject to future abuses. 6. After 6 years somebody will take over the government. Just imagine kung nagbabait-baitan lang pala siya-sila at di naman pala talaga nagmamalasakit? “7. Ang pagpatay ng kriminal kung di mo naman alam kung sino ang pumatay ay matatawag mong kriminal din. 8. It creates fear of mistaken identity. Paano pala kung me kapangalan
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independent and fearless to no one. What happened to Chief Justice Corona was a manipulation by top leaders as revealed by some senators. It was a political maneuver that ended the way it was intended. It was an unparalleled injustice to Corona. I could hardly believe that the number one drug supplier in Misamis Oriental, as alleged, was a resident of Claveria, Misamis Oriental. I know the place See JUSTICE, page A7
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illness wiped out! “You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me”, (Psalm 23:5). Really? Amazing! We don’t know about more and new spitefulness through my next “enemy on duty” in future. Actually, I also don’t want to know it, because negativism blocks life and its future plans. But I know Psalm 23. See sunday, page A7
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ako na drug-lord? Kawawa naman pamilya ko. 9. It creates a bandwagon of blood-thirsty people, many of them armed with guns, but you don’t even know them. -oooB E T T E R WAY T O SOLVE THE DRUG MENACE? “10. This is not a longterm solution (I honestly believe so). There must be a better way to do this, to solve this problem. But until then, I will withhold my criticism because we have a rule in our house: `If anybody doesn’t See KILLINGS, page A7
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Scholarship fund to support lumad studes in Miarayon CAGAYAN de Oro City-What started out as an online campaign to help out the students of St. Therese School of Miarayon in the far-flung area of Talakag, Bukidnon has developed into a scholarship fund to support financially challenged yet deserving young lumads (indigenes). “I had a meeting with Fr. Noel Bava SJ, the former parish priest of St. Therese and principal of the high school. He mentioned the need for a scholarship fund for the students,” recounted Xavier University’s Development Communication department chairman Evans Yonson, who pioneered the educational assistance program this year. “I launched an online campaign calling friends to help out. In June, we turned over Php50,000 to the finance officer of St. Therese High School. To date, we have turned over Php83,000,” he added. The administration of St. Therese HS has identified 39
students from grades 7 to 10 for the said scholarship which will cover their tuition, matriculation, and other school fees. The school will soon open a bank account dedicated to this special fund. “The challenge for the scholars is to come to school regularly and maintain their good grades. We hope that there will more kind-hearted people to help in the scholarship fund,” said Yonson. The administrators of the Jesuit-run mission high school graciously received the educational assistance program. “I believe the administrators are glad that there are people who are willing to help the children of farmers to finish their high school studies,” said Yonson. He also hopes that this scholarship program will prosper and benefit more students. “We hope to increase the number of scholars in the coming years.” Besides turning over
LOVE FOR MIARAYON. Xavier University’s Development Communication department chairman Evans Yonson (in black sweater) turned over 90 raincoat bags and an additional scholarship fund to St Therese School of Miarayon in Talakag, Bukidnon. School director Fr. Alvin Laput SJ (in blue shirt) is shown here receiving a raincoat bag from Smart Communications, together with a nun and two high school students. Supplied photo
the additional scholarship fund on July 31, the feast day of St. Ignatius Loyola (founder of the Society of Jesus), Yonson’s team also distributed 90 raincoat bags from Smart Communications to the students of the same school. “The DevCom department recently had a meeting with Smart and we introduced the idea of helping out Miarayon as partners,” he said. St. Therese HS is the only secondary education school in the area catering to the villages of Miarayon, Lapok, Lirongan, and Tinaytayan. On July 29 and 30, representatives from the four interest pools of XU DevCom Society also painted a preschool classroom and conducted various workshops in Miarayon, attended by 20 St. Therese HS students. A home to the Talaandig indigenous people, Miarayon forms part of the mountain ranges of Kalatungan, one of Bukidnon’s prized giants.
Coal...
the Climate Change Commission’s move for an energy and climate policy and permit review. We hope this becomes the first step to reduce the country’s dependence on
dir ty coal and char t a decisive path towards a future powered by clean renewable energy,” Muni said in a news posted on its website. “The Philippines
needs to address climate change by taking away road-blo cks to rene wable energy as a matter of urgency. Our government agencies need to ensure greater coordination
and policy coherence in a concerted effort to quit coal, embrace renewables, promote energy efficiency, and increase resilience to climate change impacts,” he said.
15.24-meter statue of Jesus as the Divine Mercy, a Catholic monument in El Salvador City in Misamis Oriental before proceeding to Butuan City in Caraga region. In Northern Mindanao, for instance, the monthly crime volume has dipped by as much as 44 percent in July as compared to the
same month in the last two years. In a report, PNP-10 said the crimes registered in the region in July 2014 was pegged at 3,983. In July 2015, it went down to 3,171, and this year, it dived to 1,974. “Our assessment point to the link and direct effect of the diminished presence of illegal drugs on
the streets as a result of the intensified anti-illegal [drug] campaign,” PNP-10 spokesperson Supt. Surki Sereñas said. Most of the prevalent crimes, Sereñas said, are usually drug-related such as theft, robbery, domestic violence, rape and all forms of abuse. “This campaign is just
starting,” dela Rosa said, adding that despite the criticisms the police have received from various sectors, getting rid of the illegal drug business has remained the focus of the PNP. “Let us continue with our campaign as long as what we are doing is in compliance with the law and respect of human rights,” he added.
of the Del Monte’s boom sprayer truck in the village of Impalutao, Impasugong, Bukidnon past 6 p.m. Friday to come down. The operator of the truck identified as a certain Arnel Or tiz, who escaped unharmed, told police investigators that the suspects poured gasoline around the heavy equip-
ment before burning it. Del Monte officials reported that the cost of the damaged boom sprayer truck was estimated at Php 6 million. Alvarez said that the military and the police are still identifying the suspects and the motive of the burning incident. Three years ago, the
communist New People’s Army (NPA) laid siege on the Del Monte Phil. major camp in Camp Philipps, in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, demanding a stop to the multi-national company’s arbitrary expansion in the area. Since then the NPA has initiated punitive military actions against the Del
Monte Phil. by burning heavy equipment in the field and the raiding of its satellite camps in Bukidnon. The NPA, however, has not issued responsibility over the burning of the heavy equipment in Impasug- ong, Bukidnon last Friday afternoon. With a report from Gerry Lee Gorit
region had also voluntarily submitted themselves for profiling in response to the nationwide “Tokhang” (Knock and Plead) police campaign during the same period. “ Tokhang ” was an anti-illegal drug campaign where uniformed police officers would knock at the door of known drug users and pushers in the locality, Sereñas said. He said that the drug
users and pushers would then be advised to report to the nearest police precinct or station for voluntary profiling where they would promise to get away with the illegal drug activities. Sereñas said that most of those killed were illegal drug suspects who resist and engaged the local police in a shootout. According to Sereñas, that the anti-illegal drug
campaign in Northern Mindanao has also taken a toll to one police officer killed and two wounded in action. He said that PO3 Jerson Autida, of the Bukidnon police special anti-illegal drug operations, was killed while serving a warrant on a drug suspect in Valencia City last week. Autida succumbed to a fatal gunshot to the chest while the team leader, In-
spector Reyner Sevillano was also wounded, but was already out of danger, Sereñas said. He said that Senior Police Officer Ronald Eugenio was critically wounded during an anti-illegal drug operations in Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental. Sereñas said that Eugenio is now fighting for his life while undergoing treatment in an intensive care unit in a hospital here.
and if they win then we will follow another route. “On the other hand, this is my word to my children: 1. God must be your God- not anybody or anything else. 2. Children must follow their parents, especially if they are correct. 3. Children must practice and be taught of good
morals in an early stage. 4. Real fear can only emanate from an individual’s love of God. “4. Mistakes when they happen must be corrected with the intention of recovery not just plain punishment. 5. Look into the good things of the past, our forefathers’ teachings.
Somehow we will learn from them. 6. Pray for your nation, it is your duty. 7. Pray for your teachers in school and the spiritual leaders of your church…” -oooPLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible study and prayer session online could
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The DENR’s announcement to review permits on coal-fired power plant operations is in line with
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Anti-Drug Task Group raided the of Benito “Jojo” Bisnar, a suspected drug pusher in Barangay Colonia, Valencia City Wednesday night. Dela Rosa will also visit the Divine Mercy Shrine, which features the
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area,” Alvarez said as he appealed to the local residents to provide information about the group’s activities. Three unidentified men armed with handguns reportedly flagged down and ordered the operator
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He said that the report was the result of 139 buybust operations initiated by the various police units and police precincts of the regional police command starting the month of July 2016 until August 12, 2016. Sereñas said that a total of 55,613 “self-confessed” drug personalities in the
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have a better idea than what I am planning to implement, then he/she must shut his/her mouth and follow me’. However, if they have a better way, then I allow them to argue
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department at a time,” Ocon said. He said that the local august body passed the “mandatory drug test” resolution in support of President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign to totally eliminate the illegal drug problems in the country. Ocon said that the mandatory drug testing among city hall officials and employees would also eliminate doubts and insinuations that some city hall officials and employees are drug dependents.
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I read it, every time, if I am having a problem. Not if I meet again a detouring taxi or, if my flight is delayed. Psalm 23 should be printed on each and every one’s heart, mind and soul. Psalm 23 was my confirmation saying.... +++ You can email me, if you wish: doringklaus@ gmail.com, or follow me on Facebook or Twitter or visit one of my websites www. germanexpatinthephilippines. blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.
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very well and its people and surely I find it difficult to believe. When martial law was declared by Marcos and my newspaper publication was shut down, I ran to Claveria where I did odd business to survive with my family. I sold drugs and handled criminal cases of poor farmers. The place was extremely peaceful and the people are friendly. If our country is really bent on killing people, I suggest the government should restore the death penalty first and the courts render judgment. “Shootto-kill order” is absolutely wrong because it deprives the citizens of its right of due process. I see this as highly unconstitutional and pure and simple stupidity. I am calling the media practitioners to be strong, independent and fearless at all times to combat the weird system of our government. This is the moment we can prove our worth and importance in society. Let us be united in our endeavors. We must safeguard the interest of the taxpayers. The annual celebration of the feast of St. Augustine is around the corner. We shall have thousands of guests that we must welcome. Please be reminded this is going to be a religious affair and as such church services first before feasting of food preparations. And watch out for pickpockets, snatchers, and all sorts of thieves. Bennex News Service
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Monday, August 15, 2016
By MARK FRANCISCO Section Editor
THE five-leg Shell National Youth Active Chess Championships regional eliminations winds up on August 20-21 with another banner cast expected to slug it out at SM City Cagayan De Oro Cyberzone (3rd floor) for top honors in three
divisions and berths in the grand finals. It will be another two-day battle of wits with the top two players in the kiddies, juniors and seniors divisions, plus the top female from each side, joining the other top finishers in the first four legs in the national finals set Oct. 1-2 at SM
Megamall. Organizers said the listup is ongoing with the event open to all Filipinos, non-titled players who are bona fide students certified by their respective schools and registrars. Listup is on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum of 300 participants.
For details, contact tournament director Alex Dinoy at 0918-3705750 or 09228288510, or Northern Mindanao leg coordinator Jun Cuizon at 0905-1166326. Previous grand finals winners are also allowed to join in their respective divisions provided they are still within the age limit,
according to the organizers of the annual circuit sponsored by Pilipinas Shell, a global leader in power, energy and gas technology. Registration forms can also be downloaded at the Shell website www.shell.com.ph/ shell_chess. Listup is on a firstcome, first-served basis with a maximum of 300 participants. Play will be a nine-round Swiss system tournament with time control of 20 minutes with five time-delayed mode (Bronstein system). With the last spots in the national finals at stake, keen competition is seen in all categories, including in the 7-12 age group, the 13-16 bracket and the 17-20 section of the event sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines. Social investment programs like the Shell National Youth Active Chess Championships is one of the ways the company expresses its commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where it perates. Furthermore, Shell continuously works towards sustainability by meeting increasing energy demand and supply challenges through smarter products and cleaner energy, smarter infrastructure, promoting smarter use, and by developing new energy sources while addressing the impact on the environment, through cleaner burning-natural gas and advanced fuels and lubricants technology.