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August 22, 2016

Court frees another NDF consultant in Bukidnon

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City--The regional trial court in Bukidnon released the second consultant of the National Democratic Front (NDF) in Mindanao Friday afternoon, the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP) announced here.

Pedro G. Codaste, 66, a.k.a “Gonyong,” was freed after posting a Php 100,000 bail past 1 p.m. Friday from his prison cell in the Malaybalay City Jail, in Bukidnon, southeast of Cagayan de Oro City.

From Malaybalay, Codaste went directly to the Office of the Provincial Governor in Misamis Oriental to pay a courtesy call to Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano where he held a press conference with the members of the local press.

During the interview, Codaste said that he was happy that he was freed after six years of imprisonment and was looking forward to a fruitful peace negotiations with the government panel in Oslo, Norway next week.

Security, traffic plan in place for fiesta events

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SECURITY measures and traffic plans are in place for the events that will highlight the city fiesta celebration of Cagayan de Oro City on August 27-28, 2016.

Sr. Supt Ronnie Francis Carriaga, head of the STREETDANCING. Students compete in StreetdancCagayan de Oro City Police ing competition, one of the highlights of this year’s annual Office (Cocpo), fiesta in honor of the patron saint of Cagayan de Oro,

FREED. Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano (left) congratulates the 66-year-old Pedro G. Codaste, alias Gonyeng, who paid a courtesy call to Governor Emano shortly after his released from jail on Friday. Codaste is the second consultant of the National Democratic Front (NDF) in Mindanao.

Mindanao Daily photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

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Filipinos looking for a comprehensive way to initiate people-powered movements and community action need look no further than Bataris.org.ph, the St. Augustine.

Mindanao Daily photo by Gerry Lee Gorit See SECURITY, page A7 online petition platform launched by Greenpeace Philippines on August 19.

Jenny Tuazon, Bataris A COMPOSITE apprehending team will by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy on project leader, said that soon be conducting random mobile emis- Monday enacted Ordinance No. 13102- Greenpeace is hosting the site because it wants to 2016, regulating all smoke-belching sion testing in Cagayan de Oro. provide Filipinos with the This, after the City Council headed See LAW, page A7 tools and support they need

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to take meaningful action.

“Filipinos have a deeprooted history of standing up and fighting for change, said Tuazon, adding, “we at Greenpeace are happy to provide the technology to help them continue to make a difference.”

The Filipino word ‘bataris’ means voluntar y cooperative effort, and is synonymous to the more familiar term, ‘bayanihan,’

SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur--After declaring a seven-day unilateral ceasefire, the communist leaders added more gesture of goodwill when it announced on Saturday the release anytime soon of at least six police officers and a civilian police office staff held in captivity in the past months for their alleged involvement in illegal drugs and illegal gambling.

The week-long truce was declared by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) after the government freed two top rebel leaders who would complete the National Democratic Front panel in peace talks with the Philippine government in Norway next week.

The truce would take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and last until 11:59 p.m. on August 27, a statement from the CPP Information Bureau said.

Ka Maria Malaya, spokesperson of National Democratic Front in Northeastern Mindanao Region, said the release See CAPTIVE, page A7

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Duterte sees difficult talks ahead, expresses hope in talks with Reds DESPITE the posturing and exchanges of diatribes, President Rodrigo Duterte is still hopeful the resumption of the peace negotiations between the government (GPH) and the National Democratic Front (NDF) will put an end to the decades old insurgency problem in the countryside.

“The President assured NDF lawyers present during the meeting in Malacañang last August 15 that the NDF consultants will fly to Oslo,” Labor Secretary Silvestre ‘Bebot’ Bello III said.

Bello, who heads the government panel negotiating with the NDF, flew to Middle East to attend to concerns of overseas Filipino workers there and will immediately proceed to Europe for the talks.

“The President instructed the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) and the Department of Foreign Affairs to assist the NDF consultants who will be travelling to Oslo, Norway over the weekend for the formal talks slated for Monday next week, August 22,” GPH panel member Angela Librado-Trinidad said.

Several detained highranking NDF leaders have been allowed to post bail to be able join the peace negotiations in Oslo under the auspices of the Royal Norwegian Government (RNG).

The government, upon

EXTRA MILE FOR PEACE. President Rodrigo Duterte (fourth from left) extends handshake to NDF consultants as gesture of commitment to pursue peace despite the recent sharp exchanges with the communist rebels. Also in this photo are (L-R): GPH panel member Atty. Angela Librado; NDF consultant Rey Casambre; NDF legal counsel Rachel Pastores; NDF consultant Satur Ocampo; GPH panel chair, Labor secretary Silvestre ‘Bebot’ Bello III; GPH panel member Atty. Antonio Arellano; and GPH panel member, former Agrarian Reform secretary Hernani Braganza. Photo supplied orders of the President, did not pose objections to their temporary liberties to fast track the peace negotiations.

Among those allowed by the regional trial court in Quezon City to join the peace talks are Benito and Wilma Tiamzon, chair and secretary general of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), respectively.

The CPP, along with its armed wing the New People’s Army (NPA), is waging Asia’s longest running insurgency.

The NDF is the political umbrella of the CPP-NPA.

Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza will head the Philippine delegation during the opening ceremonies.

“The President said, that while he was hurt by the sharp exchanges between him and CPP founding chair Jose Maria Sison who is based in The Netherlands, he gave assurances that he will walk the extra mile for peace,” Dureza shared.

President Duterte had vowed to reopen peace negotiations as a campaign promise during the May 2016 elections.

The President is known

to have maintained an open line with several high ranking rebel leaders in Min-

danao.

The 71-year-old president was instrumental in the releases of government soldiers and policemen who were captured by NPA rebels.

But the series of armed encounters have exasperated the President who threatened to call off the peace negotiations if the NPA rebels continue to launch offensives and ambuscades against government troops.

But during the meeting in Malacañang yesterday, President Duterte said he is open to any proposal that “would address the root of rebellion in the countryside.” Also present during the meeting were Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and BID commissioner Jaime Morante.

The GPH panel was also in complete attendance.

Joining Bello in the meeting with the President was Librado-Trinidad, former

agrarian reform secretary Hernani Braganza, and new GPH panel member Antonio Arellano, a retired regional state prosecutor in Region 11.

Arellano, who was detained by the Marcos government, is a close friend of President Duterte and is a former human rights lawyer like Bello.

Bello and Arellano were former anti-Marcos activists in Davao City, the home city of the President.

The NDF consultants who met with President Duterte were led by former Bayan Muna party list Rep. Satur Ocampo, NDF panel member Fidel Agcaoili and NDF lawyer Edre Olalia.

The Oslo talks are expected to tackle substantial issues on socio economic reforms, political and constitution reforms, security and immunity guarantees, cessation of hostilities and disposition of forces.

hospital while PO2 Joemar Fuertes was airlifted to a hospital in Zamboanga City.

C ast ro and Fuer tes belong to the Provincial Public Safety Company (PPSC) and were part of the 14-man augmentation force deployed to the municipality of Sirawai.

Wagan said the victims were buying coffee and mosquito repellent coil at a store in downtown Sirawai when repeatedly shot by three unidentified gunmen.

He advised the police-

men to be extra cautious while in the performance of their duty.

He believed the attack on two policemen was in retaliation to the death of Sabtal Indal, a suspected big time drug pusher, although they have yet to identify the suspects behind the incident.

Indal was killed in a shootout after he reportedly resisted the policemen during the buy-bust operation last Tuesday, August 16. (PNA)

Cop killed, another wounded in an attack in Zambo Norte town DIPOLOG City, Zamboanga del Norte--Police heightened security alert while investigating the fatal shooting of a policeman and the wounding of his fellow in Sirawai town, this province.

S enior Supt. Edwin Wagan, provincial police director, issued the order after he received report that two policemen were shot around 5:30 p.m. Friday in downtown Sirawai.

Wagan said PO1 Michael Jay Castro expired in the

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Monday, August 22, 2016

Addressing human rights through public services MY previous article was about the focus of development on public service quality improvement. Obviously, human rights can be addressed through improving public services. It is really logical for it has so many implications. Being logical has a sense of its domino effects. When all people are served the best, they are dignified. It implies that their human rights are prioritized.

There are several impacts of improving public service. First, it is related to education. People need to be upgraded any time to be better literate. Second, security is the demand. Living securely is also human rights icon. Third, it is the basic need to have a feasible living, free from hunger or having a good living standard. All these indicators are included in the program of improving public services.

People living in any region have some basic needs.

They have to be educated.

This means that they need education and the process of education in all schools should serve them the best. It implies that they are served the best to get their right for education. They are the people for the future and regeneration process successively.

Another basic need for the human rights is that

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president candidate, Mrs. Hillary Clinton, also puts education as one of their vision and mission.

More strikingly, every governor and every leader in any regions throughout the country have always their vision and mission putting education sector into the top priority. It indicates that no nation can live without good education service. The people anywhere need education. The more literate the nation, the brighter the ideas they have. Contradictorily, when any nation is mostly illiterate, they tend to be left behind in any aspects.

In general, public service is much correlated with education service. The more educated the people in any country, the more quickly any policy to be made. Especially, the policy is related to public services. The education quality will result in a better quality of human resources. As a result, the more people are prosperous.

They are served better and they live better too.

So, human rights the people really demand can be approached by increasing the quality of public services. The legislators and executives in any country should focus on their collaboration for focusing on public services in any regions. The best way to start is by concentrating more

Would you believe it?

PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Davao

NO doubts, there is no mis Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor take about it: something is

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the people have to live peacefully. To get such a peaceful life is the same as getting their human rights fulfilled. Living in any region throughout the country territory is part of human rights. They deserve to get it. This is in terms of security so that their lives are guaranteed to be safe and peaceful. They need such a good living environment so that they really feel safe anywhere.

Economically, the people in any country basically require better living, free from hunger. They need jobs so that they can really live as human rights the people deserve to have. It has been noted that high number unemployment can degrade the nation life. To live basically comfortable, the people need jobs for a living. This is a part of public service improvement. They need it, too.

Education has economic implication. When the people are highly educated they tend to live more prosperous than they are not educated.

We can eyewitness all the presidents in presidential campaign; they always promote their vision and mission. One of the missions is by including education as part of their program.

We cannot deny this fact.

Senator Bernie Sanders and now the Democrat Party’s

wrong. International media’s negative headlines about the Philippines is no joke anymore. The word-war between our President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Leila de Lima will even add more. Sure, a mistaken belief accompanies each and every one of us daily. Incorrect decisions and wrong doings are part of our daily life.

It is almost a ridiculous fact that man wants to know certain truths about mundane things. But really he seems least interested in even mundane truths as can be read many times in newspapers for example.

There seem to be too much rash judgments, and the readers absorb these and make these their own. A fatal attraction!

This is sometimes referred to as journalistic mentality and social media comments wherein accusations are generously made without proof. Evolution started this trend, when scientists stated, for example, that man evolved from the apes, without proof. The only proof they had was the missing link, and if I am not mistaken, it’s still a missing proof until now.

To look for proofs is a mental activity, which is no longer a common thing nowadays, because it takes really time, effort and is too serious to think about. Yet, in Christian education, thinking right is very important. That’s why Philosophy is important in Christian life. To avoid error in thinking, the rules of right reasoning must be

Incredible life “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”

Lou Holtz - Sports News Analyst Incredible things happen with average people because some unique average person becomes motivated with the right attitude.

Then they discover an ability emerging that had never been tapped into before and they begin to use that God-given ability.

Consider what you are capable of doing and accomplishing right now. Avoid comparing yourself with

studied and mastered. It is really totally neglected in today’s modern education?

Thinking is actually an enjoyable activity, but when one is pressured to get a good job for one’s sustenance, then the other more mundane become attractive. After all, great thinkers, many times do not get (good?) jobs.

Spiritual writers like the British Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) noticed that mankind had stopped thinking even two centuries ago. That was during his age. Man probably stopped thinking even earlier. He has ceased many times to search for the truth.

It’s easier to listen to gossip and believe in it. What a sign of weak minds!

Too often are we blind to the truth and as a con-

Dr. Djuwari

on the rural areas and their regional governments.

If every region and its government locally can work together to improve their public services, they can guarantee that the national stability is created automatically. Legislators and executives in local government should start their development program by basing on the same focus on public services. They can together do the same way of improving their program on public service. The more the local areas have better quality of public services the better the nation nationally.

•••••• Dr. Djuwari Sarkawi is the Director of Language Laboratory, STIE Perbanas Surabaya. He is also the guest lecturer at Ottimmo International Master-gourmet Academy, Surabaya; The advisor of Indonesia Association of Press Practitioners/ Journalists in East Java province (HIPSI), Indonesia.

He is also the president of the International Association of Scholarly Publishers, Editors, and Reviewers (IASPER).

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sequence, we easily believe in lies we only have to like it. Too bad, if people always like to close their eyes and ears especially while experiencing the delusion of error. +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me on Facebook or Twitter or visit www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.

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someone else.

You were des i g n e d by you r Creator unlike no Juvy Sarraga other person alive!

Find something in your day that lights your heart up. Build everything you do around that spark of light. That’s motivation!

Then set out with an attitude determined to do your personal best.

You are on your way toward an incredible life full of blessings for yourself and others.

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Monday, August 22, 2016

Clarification: Leila is a free woman, right?

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…

This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands…” (1 John 5:2, the Holy Bible).

-oooCLARIFICATION: LEILA IS A “FREE WOMAN”, RIGHT? On the on-going controversy between President Duterte and Sen. Leila De Lima, let us emphasize certain points to put the word war between them in its proper perspective and, therefore, easier to understand.

First, Leila is literally a “free” woman, in that her marriage to her first husband had been annulled by virtue of a court decision.

Annulment of marriages in the Philippines, as we all know, has the effect of invalidating the marriage

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right from the moment it was celebrated, as if there was no marriage at all.

Consequently, she can do anything she wants. She can enter into any relationship with any man (or even more than one of them) whom she fancies. She can lavish him with even the most expensive gifts, and

Win with words

THINK a minute.

A famous man said: “Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind. Words are like nitroglycerine: they can blow up bridges—or heal hearts.”

It just depends on how you use them: as a weapon to hurt or a tool to help. Our tongue really does have the power of life and death.

Words have brought peace or war between nations; life and death to millions. Words can either make or break the reputations and careers of people. So an important secret to success is learning how to use our words well, See WORDS, page A7

she can enjoy him and let him enjoy her, if you know what I mean, even in the kinkiest way possible.

-oooBUT, IS THE DRIVER SIMILARLY “FREE”? But then, be that as it may, Leila cannot have a man who is still very much married with another woman. While Leila cannot be charged with adultery for entering into a man-woman relationship with another man after the annulment of her marriage, it is possible for her to be included in a charge for concubinage.

Concubinage, after all, is the crime of a married man who indulges in sex with a woman other than his wife, under scandalous circumstances. When I was still studying See FREE, page A7

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Monday, August 22, 2016

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of spouses NORBERTO BUSTILLO and NARCISA CUPIN, who both died intestate on September 14, 1995 and October 4, 1988, respectively, in Ambago, Butuan City, consisting of a certain parcel of land located at Ambago, Butuan City covered under Tax Declaration No. 96GR-04-001-2886-A, covering an area of 17,207 square meters, more or less, declared in the name of Norberto Bustillo, is the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE SPOUSES NORBERTO BUSTILLO AND NARCISA CUPIN WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE made and entered into by deceased spouses Norberto Bustillo and Narcisa Cupin’s sole and only heirs, namely, Nestor C. Bustillo, Maura C. Vda. De Bustillo, Nerio C. Bustillo, Nona C. Bustillo-Loquite, Neminda Bustillo-Sabuero, Necito Bustillo, Monico Bustillo, Nieves Bustillo, Carlito Bustillo, Melissa Bustillo, Natalio Bustillo, Nenita B. Custan, Nicomedes Bustillo, Nicasia Bustillo-Salomon, Norma Bustillo-Loquite, and Neciderio Bustillo dividing, partitioning and adjudicating among themselves abovedescribed property extra-judicially in equal share pro indiviso, and as co-heirs/ vendors, selling, ceding, transferring, and conveying l,200 square meters portion of above-described property unto Helen U. Pateres, married to Ricardo Pateres, a resident of Tolosa, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, for and in consideration pf P20,000.00, Philippine Currency, per Doc. No. 209; Page No. 42; Book No. 288; Series of 1999 of the Notarial Registry of Dante C.M. Tirol, Notary Public at the City of Butuan.

DSWD reminds TV programs to be mindful of children rights Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo reminded all television and radio stations to be mindful of children’s rights when casting them NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of ROSALINA P. PONTING, who died intestate on October 26, 2000 in Butuan City, consisting of a parcel of land (Lot 10, Block 26 of the subdivision plan Psd-53964, Sheet 11, being a portion of Lot 414 of the cadastral survey of Butuan, L.R.C. Cad., Record No. 321), situated in the City of Butuan covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. RT-15950 containing an area of 264 square meters, is the subject of an AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION AS SOLE HEIR WITH ABSOLUTE DEED OF SALE made and executed by deceased Rosalina P. Ponting’s only son, Willard P. Ponting, adjudicating unto himself above-described real estate, and as affiant/vendor, selling, transferring, and conveying by way of absolute sale unto vendee Mary Grace P. Villanueva, married to Lyndon Gil S. Villanueva, a resident of Brgy. Ambago, Butuan City, the above-described real property for and in consideration of Php 396,000.00, Philippine Currency, per Not. Reg. No. 514; Page No. 103; Book No. 5; Series of 2016 of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Jose B. Guibone, Notary Public in the City of Butuan.

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in any kind of program or when putting them in situations that make them vulnerable.

This is in reaction to the current issue involving Badjao teenager who felt ridiculed by her housemates in the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) reality program produced by the ABS-CBN tv network.

“Ang mga nagpapatakbo ng programa ay may responsibilidad na tiyakin ang kaliktasan ng kabaataang bahagi ng show laban sa pang-aabuso at exploitation.

Dapat maging gabay nila ang Republic Act 7610, na

nagtatakda ng mga karapatan ng mga bata na dapat pangalagaan. Although reality show ang PBB at hindi hawak ng programa ang magiging reaksyon ng mga kabataan sa loob ng bahay, dapat masiguro na ang kagandahang asal ay malaking bahagi ng mensahe ng programang ito (The production staff has the responsibility to ensure that the teenagers in their show are protected from abuse and exploitation, especially as we have a law, Republic Act (RA) 7610, which provides for their rights. Although PBB is a

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

reality show and the staff does not have a hold over the reactions of the youth real time, they should ensure that the program imparts positive messages),” Sec. Taguiwalo stressed.

RA 7610 or the “Act Providing for Stronger Deterrence and Special Protection against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination, and for other Purposes” stipulates that child abuse includes words, action, deed, or any condition prejudicial to the child’s development.

The same law specifically notes that the children

who are employed must be protected from any form of abuse and exploitation which may affect or degrade the child’s development.

The same law also has clear stipulations against children being exploited in programs.

Sec. Taguiwalo said that the other children who made fun of the Badjao girl’s clothing must also be made aware of the consequences of their action, which can already be considered to be a form of bullying. They should be made to realize that their actions were disrespectful and hurtful,” she said.

See REMINDS, page A7

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARJORIE R. ALORRO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “MARYORIE GLORIA” to “MARJORIE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARYORIE GLORIA BUBULI ROSQUETE who was born on 18 April 1965 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Norma Layno Bubuli and Juanito Chiu Rosquete.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than September 2016.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JAYGIE A. SARSABA has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JAYGIE ACULBE SARSABA who was born on 16 July 1974 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Aquilina O. Aculbe and Leodegario M. Sarsaba.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than September 2016.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar

MDN: Aug. 15 & 22, 2016

MDN: Aug. 15 & 22, 2016

G7 HEAVYLIFT & LOGISTICS CORP.

CDO ADDRESS: Door 211 LYL Development Corp.

Baloy, Cagayan de Oro City Contact No. 09297969570/09296862577 (1) Executive Assistant • Female not more than 30 years old • College Graduate (any 4 year business course) • With pleasing personality • Computer Literate • Must be good in oral and written communication skills • Excellent multi-tasking abilities, able to prioritize • Willing to work in extended hours (2) Office Staffs • Female, single not more than 30 years old with pleasing personality • With accounting knowledge • Computer literate • Willing to work in extended hours (2) Trailer Drivers (2) Boom Truck Operators CDO ADDRESS: Door 211 LYL Development Corp.

Baloy, Cagayan de Oro City Contact No. 09297969570/09296862577

(2) Forklift Operators MDN: AUG. 22, 2016

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (MCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Santa Cruz OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with 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 FERDYLIN LOGAGAY YONGOT has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of FERDYLIN LOGAGAY YONGOT at Inayangan, Calinan, Davao City and whose parents are FLORENCIO YONGOT and ESTRELLA LOGAGAY.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 16th day of September 2016.

(Sgd) MARIO M. TIZON

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Aug. 22 & 29, 2016

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

Publication Notice R.A.10172

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

CFN-N/A CCE- 0006-2016

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172 a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MAXIMO MARIA PABAYO SANTOS has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error in the entry of the CHILD’S DATE OF BIRTH from “JAN. 1957” to “MAY 29, 1957” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MAXIMINO MARIA PABAYO SANTOS who was born on JAN. 1957 (as per NSO copy) in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are AUGUSTO E. RAVAGO SANTOS and EMILIA SAARENAS.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than August 28, 2016.

(SGD) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar

ANNEX ”B”

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date: 17 August 2016

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 ROSELYN YORDAN MARTINEZ has filed with this office a petition for correction SEX / GENDER from “MALE” TO “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of ROSELYN YORDAN MARTINEZ who was born on 29 FEBRUARY 1984 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are SAMUEL 0. MARTINEZ and ESTRELLA D. YORDAN.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition not later than 05 SEPTEMBER 2016.

(SGD.) GERARDO D. JURADO

Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Aug. 22 & 29, 2016

MDN: Aug. 22 & 29, 2016

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Monday, August 22, 2016

Words... from page A5

say the right thing at the right time in the right way.

Yet sometimes, the best statement we can make is our silence. It’s also a hard argument to beat. Occasionally, the only way to be heard is to be quiet. Those who have the most to say usually say it with the fewest words.

It’s the wise, successful person who says more by talking less. Remember, “You’ll almost never hurt yourself by what you don’t say. It’s when the fish opens his mouth that he gets caught.” So a good rule to follow is: “Don’t speak unless you can improve on the silence.”

You can often tell more about a person by what they say about others than by what others say about them.

The reason we enjoy talking about the faults of others is so we can feel better about our own faults.

You see what you want to see and say what you want to say. It’s out of our heart that our words come.

But remember that a good word is as easy to say as a bad one.

In fact, if we’re smart, we’ll “keep our words soft and sweet, because we may have to eat them.” Gentle words may fall lightly, but they carry great weight.

So the sooner we learn to use our words well, to build others up instead of tearing them down, the sooner we’ll start enjoying success and happier relationships. But first, we need to change our heart, since that’s where our words come from.

Just ask Jesus Christ to change your heart by taking full charge of your attitudes and words everyday. Then ask Him to give you the willpower and wisdom you need so you can win with your words.

Just Think a Minute.

Free...

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law at the University of the Philippines College of Law in Diliman several years ago, I found it difficult to visualize “sex under scandalous circumstances”.

In my naivete brought about by, ahem, pristine and pure upbringing under rural restrictions in Ramos, Tarlac in Central Luzon, I always believed then that sex can never be scandalous, as it is done in secrecy and, hold your breath, total darkness.

This was of course the era before the Internet where, at present, even the most intimate moments between a man and a woman can now be uploaded for everyone to see (know what I mean, Leila?).

-oooTHE DOWNSIDE OF BEING “SHOWY”: Then, there is the issue of giving fantastic gifts to one’s lover, like a posh mansion on a sprawling lot. This matter gives rise to a very disturbing question: where did the giver, in this case, Leila, get the scandalously big amount

of money for the construction of the mansion, and the purchase of the vast lot on which it was built?

Pictures of the mansion and the lot are now spreading like the proverbial wildfire in the Internet, in many social networking sites, and it is clear that oodles of money must have been used to build the property, which is now being derisively called “the justice’s love nest”. Surely, we cannot fault anyone if they ask, “where did the money come from?”

When the world was a little younger and my siblings and I were just starting to discover the joys of crushes and puppy loves, our father, the late Melanio P. Mauricio Sr., would always chide us, “don’t be too showy about your relationships, especially if you have more than one special someone…”

Being showy has its upside, our father would say, and one of them is being able to brag about yourself. But it also has its downside: you get caught, sooner or later!

-oooPLEASE WATCH OR LISTEN: “Tambalang Batas at Somintac”, a newscommentary radio program, aired at DZEC 1062 kHz and other Radyo Agila provincial stations, and is aired live (and which can be subsequently accessed) at https://www.facebook.com/ RadyoAgila1062/?fref=ts, and at www.youtube.com, 6 to 7 in the morning, Philippine time. Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

Captive... from page A1

oners of war” captured

by New Peoples Army rebels in Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur is in response to the appeal of their families facilitated through religious leaders in the two provinces.

NDF Southern Mindanao has earlier ordered the New Peoples Army in Compostela Valley to free Chief Inspector Arnold Ongachen and Police Officer 1 Michael Grande as “goodwill for peace talks.

“This signifies the revolutionary movement’s serious intent in pursuing peace talks between the NDFP and the GPH and as a gesture of goodwill for the resumption of formal talks in Oslo, Norway on August 22, 2016,”Malaya said in a statement.

The first NPA captive P01 Richard Vaz Yu was snatched by NPA Front 30-NEMR on July 5 in the village of San Vicente in Carmen, Surigao del Sur based on reports of his involvement in the proliferation of illegal drugs in the municipality.

Four others, PO2 Caleb Sinaca, PO3 Jayroll Bagayas and Rodrigo Angob, a non uniformed personnel of the Malimono Municipal Police Station and SPO3 Santiago Lamanilao of the Surigao City Police Office

in Surigao del Norte were arrested in the village of Cagtinae in Malimono by a team of the NPA Front 16 on July were captured due to links to prohibited drugs and gambling.

Malaya said PO2 Sinaca is linked as police protector to illegal drug syndicates and the illegal logging trade in the same town. He is also known for his extortion activities of small-scale miners, threatening and harassing peasants working for his father, Dario Sinaca.

The four has been under the custody of NPA’s Front Operational Command 16.

The NDF spokesperson said the arrests of the POWs were made by the NPA as part of its own anti-drug campaign. “The NDFPNEMR has done preliminary investigation of the 5 POW and will turn over the results of the NPA’s investigation to the third party facilitator and the PNP through its Chief Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in the hope that it will assist them in their own investigation,”Malaya said.

“We congratulate the custodial forces of the New People’s Army’s Front Operational Command 30 and 16 who continue to successfully ensure the safety of the POW despite the relentless combat and community operations for peace and development (COPD) of the AFP. The custodial forces painstakingly adheres to Protocol II of the Geneva Conventions and International Humanitarian Law on the treatment of prisoners of war, ”Malaya said.

Bataris... from page A1

a well-known Filipino custom referring to the spirit of communal unity and cooperation towards achieving a common goal.

The Bataris platform allows people to come together to take government, businesses and other decision-makers to task on issues that require action and change. Petitions can be created about anything, provided that it covers issues that involve justice and sustainability.

Bataris.org.ph is hoste d and maint aine d by Greenpeace Philippines, although the non-profit organizat ion do es not r un or endorse any of the campaigns created there. Petition creators retain full ownership of their campaigns.

Tuazon said participants will also have regular contact with a Bataris team member who can offer technical and strategic advice on rolling out and managing their respective campaigns.

“The Philippines’ rich history of people’s movements has proven that e ver y Filipino has the power to win campaigns and create positive change, Bataris is our contribution to the Movement, providing avenues where people can participate in,” Tuazon added.

Another... from page A1

He said that the NDF and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) panel would take up five major agenda during the peace talks.

The five major agenda are: affirmation of the Hague agreement; setting of the timetable for the peace talk; reconstruction of the identification of the communist rebels; proclamation of the general amnesty for all political detainees through the act of Congress; and the mode of the ceasefire and disarmament agreement.

After the five major agenda are taken up, the NDF-GRP panel would then proceed to the discussion of other particular issues on the social and economic concerns of the various strata of Philippine society.

Codaste expressed confidence that the peace negotiations with the government under the Duterte administration would succeed.

Codaste, the Secretary General of the North Central Mindanao Revolutionary Party Committee (NCMRPC), was arrested at a military checkpoint on the border of Agusan Del Sur and Compostela Valley in December 2010 on the strength of a warrant of arrest in murder and frustrated murder charges.

Codaste would spend his night at the Archbishop Palace in Cagayan De Oro City, from where he is scheduled to fly to Manila on Saturday morning to be escorted by PEPP officials to process his travel papers for Oslo, Norway.

Last Wednesday, Alfredo Mapano, a.k.a “Paris,” another NDF consultant, was released from the provincial jail in Misamis Oriental.

Mapano, also the Secretary General of the NCMRPC during his arrest in 2009, flew to Manila at noon on Thursday.

Both Codaste and Mapano are among the 22 NDF consultants who would join the peace talks in Oslo, Norway on August 22. At least 18 NDF consultants have been released as of Friday. (PNA)

Security... from page A1

told the City Council committee on police, fire and public safety chaired

by Councilor Romeo Calizo that the deployment plan of police officers is ready.

Carriaga said they will be manning areas where core events will be held.

He added that Cocpo is coordinating with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) so that the entrance and exit points of the city will be secured by the police and military.

According to Carriaga, since most of the activities are concentrated in areas of Police Stations 1, 2 and 4, other police precincts will be augmenting their force.

The Cocpo will also be using K9 dogs and imple-

menting other security measures during fiesta activities For his part, Engr. Nonito Oclarit of the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) assured the committee that a traffic rerouting plan will be implemented to ensure smooth flow of traffic during fiesta events.

During the meeting, the committee was also updated on peace and order and public safety condition of the city and concerns of the Cagayan de Oro Fire District and Male and Female Dormitories of the City Jail.

Councilors Maria Lourdes Gaane, Jay Pascual and Teodulfo Lao attended the meeting. (CDO Legislative Information)

Law...

from page A1

vehicles plying and traversing the territorial jurisdiction of the city.

The ordinance was filed

by Councilor Zaldy Ocon, chair of the committee on environment and natural resources, and Councilors Ian Mark Nacaya, Romeo Calizo and George Goking, upon noting the increasing number of smoke-belching vehicles in the city.

The authors said there is a need to protect the health and safety of city residents in accordance with provisions of RA 8749, otherwise known as the Clean Air Act of 1999.

COMPOSITION Under the law, the apprehending team is composed of the City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO) and the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) to be appointed by Mayor Oscar Moreno.

A team leader, apprehending officer, testing team, flaggers and spotters comprise the apprehending team.

Its main responsibility is to ensure that vehicles comply with the emission requirements of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Clean Air Act standards.

PENALTIES The ordinance provides that apprehended vehicles that fail to meet the emission standard will be given not more than seven working days to conduct repairs or overhauling and emission re-test in deputized local government unit (LGU) testing center.

Previously apprehended vehicles flagged down for a second time within the seven-day grace period and found to have not conducted vehicle repairs and emission re-test shall be considered second time offenders.

If the vehicle fails to report for testing, the plate number, name of operator and other relevant information of the vehicle shall be reported to the Land Transportation Office for further action.

A fine of P500 will be imposed for the first offense. For the second and subsequent offenses, the offender will pay a fine of

P1,000 and undergo a seminar on pollution control and management conducted by the LTO. If the third offense was committed within a year from the commission of the first offense, an additional penalty of suspension of the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) for a period of six months to one year shall be imposed, under the ordinance.

Section 8 of the AntiSmoke Belching Law provides that no apprehended motor vehicle shall be accepted for registration by the LTO without first presenting the Certificate of Emission Compliance duly issued by the City Anti-Smoke Belching Team as a deputized government entity by LTO pursuant to Section 3, Rule 35 of the 1999 Clean Air Act Implementing Rules and Regulations.

ENVT FUND The ordinance establishes an Environmental Management Fund (EMF) to ensure continuity of activities and financial concerns of the ordinance subject to accounting and auditing procedures.

Funds will come from proceeds of fines, penalties, testing fees, grants and donation from donors.

Reminds... from page A6

The secretary also expressed caution against what she said was the tendency of the show to create situations that will prompt emotional – good or bad – responses from the “housemates” who happen to be, in this latest installment of the show – minors.

The secretary emphasized, “Youth-oriented programs must impart positive messages that encourage viewers to be more socially aware and compassionate towards others. We are against censorship and we fully support freedom of speech and expression, but the television networks must also exercise responsibility in the exercise of these rights. It would be better if they do not create situations which make the youth emotionally vulnerable to make their actions in the show more “ratings friendly” and to have them “trend” on social media. They should instead, produce programs that help young audiences find effective role models they can emulate.” (DSWD)

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Monday, August 22, 2016 GILBERT Y. CHAO Motoring Editor

Motoring A8

MDPPA caps first half of 2016 with 42% y-o-y sales growth, targets more than 1M units sold by year-end The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA), the premier group of motorcycle manufacturers in the country, whose members are: Honda Philippines, Inc., Kawasaki Motors Philippines, Inc., Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc., Suzuki Philippines, Inc. and Kymco Philippines, Inc., recorded a new sales benchmark after capping its first six-month performance with a 42 percent year-on-year sales growth. MDPPA members recorded combined sales of 544,699 motorcycle units in the first half of 2016, which exceeded previous projections.

Based on previous years’ trends, July to December usually bring in better commerce, making the association bullish about reaching more than 1 million mark by the end of the year. Total sales for 2015 was at 850,509 units. In terms of sales by motorcycle type, the Moped (MP) model or the underbone motorcycle holds the most number of units sold in the first half of 2016, overtaking the Business (BU) models category which led the

NISSAN PHILIPPINES TURNS OVER URVAN AMBULANCES TO DEPT. OF HEALTH Nissan Philippines Inc (NPI) through its dealer Nissan Mantrade, recently turned over to the Department of Health (DOH) 35 units of its NV350 Urvan Cargo model that were modified into ambulances. These ambulances are slated to be distributed to various local government units nationwide.

numbers in H1 2015. With 205,636 units sold from January to June 2016, the MP class posted a 58 percent y-o-y growth. This is followed by sales of the BU category totaling 171,035 units. The automatic category, meanwhile, with sales of 125,528 units, registered the greatest y-o-y growth of 66%. The Street (ST) motorcycle category posted an 11 percent y-o-y growth with 42,149 units.

MDPPA President Rodel Pablo attributes

this outstanding midyear performance to various factors. “The introduction of affordable but reliable motorcycle models propelled the sales performance of MDPPA member manufacturers.

The traffic congestion in major cities, such as Metro Manila, also prompts commuters to look for alternative modes of transportation. Commuters consider motorcycles as a fast and affordable transportation alternative,”

he shared.

“The flourishing sales figures of the motorcycle industry are a clear indication of how the country’s improving economy contributed to the group’s midyear performance. BU motorcycle numbers, for instance, show that many of our countrymen are making a living through tricycles or that many SMEs are using motorcycles in their daily operations for delivery services,” Pablo added.

From left: Mike Lopez, Fleet Account Executive, Nissan Mantrade; Rodger Vladimir Ravelo, Procurement Management Officer III, Procurement Office, Department of Budget and Management; Jocelyn Sosito, Senior Health Program Officer, DOH; Cora Ortega, Sales Manager, Nissan Mantrade; and Raymond Mariano, Fleet Manager, NPI.

Yamaha Mio Ride Your Story Grand Launch

First Podium Finish for Team Honda Philippines at the Asia Dream Cup Honda loves Challenges as they continue to develop new breed of Riders through Asia Dream Cup 2016. Asia Dream Cup is a scholarship program for young aspiring riders all over Southeast Asia with the aim of producing young GP riders in the future.

Koko Masaharu Tadachi is one of the aspiring young riders molded by Honda to be one of the best racers in the Asean Region. The Philippines Pride is

aggressively reaching his dream to make it to the podium as he continue to grow and develop his racing skills and abilities.

Koko Tadachi and Team Honda Philippines made History when the 16- year old rider finished 3rd in the 4th Round of the Asia Dream Cup held in Sentul International Circuit in Indonesia.

Koko Tadachi will be back in the Asia Road Racing Championship in India this September.

Yamaha Motor Philippines welcomes its two newest ambassadors in a grand launch event that thrilled the crowd in the Greenfield District Park. Celebrity couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre with the MIO Motorcycles; the Mio i 125, Mio Soul i 125, Mio 125 Mxi , and Mio Sporty, take you on an adventure that will allow you to ride your story. Each MIO motorcycle was presented according to its character and fits different kinds of personalities. As ambassadors, James and Nadine deliver the message of riding your Story with the Mio Motorcycles through the riding lifestyle on and off the road.

Earlier in the day the Mio motorcycles were used by a group of participants in the Yamaha Safe Riding Science Activity which was exclusive for women. The program aims to educate through seminars and hands-on tutorials to give the full extent of the riding experience. A total of 100 female participants joined the activity and they were guided by Yamaha’s certified instructors and conducted it on a special track.

The experience allowed the participants to learn how easy it is to learn to ride and how fun it is.

All the participants got to meet Nadine during the launch program and the top 10 performers received special recognition. This program is not

limited to just the event day because it will be an on-going program that will be made available in all corners of the Philippines.

The event also featured Spoken Poetry Artist, Maimai Cantillano, who has over 14M views of her performance. Breakthrough artist TJ Monterde who has been a staple in Yamaha events wowed the crowd once again and Ella Cruz, the teen dance princess, showcased her skill and showmanship. Of course, with an event with multiple highlights, the standout moment was the performance of the Yamaha’s newest brand ambassador Nadine Lustre.

Photos by Kit Elton Pilla