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Oro to host 3rd international river summit Duterte backs proposal to defer brgy elections By Mark D. Francisco Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City will play host to this year’s 3rd International River Summit slated in November. The first summit was held in Iloilo City and the second in Marikina. The summit is conducted every two years. This year, it will be the turn of Cagayan de Oro to host the gathering where 1,292 persons have died when the water level in See HOST, page A11

OtherHeadlines n Lawmaker seeks to regulate motorcycles-for-hire/p.2 A SPECIAL REPORT | ‘Nurturing soils, nurturing life’/p.3 OPINION | A world without water?/p.4 OPINION | FB’s ‘challenge accepted:’ here’s something better/p.4 n De Lima calls drug matrix ‘garbage’/p.5 MOTORING | Suzuki automobile expands to Gensan/p.6 n Priest contradicts Duterte on UN aid/p.8 n XU Comsci prof named Microsoft innovative educator expert/p.8

DAVAO City––President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he agrees with proposals to postpone the October 31 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, claiming money from illegal drugs “will seep into the electoral process.” “You will just be adding to our headache, people na kung sinong manalo ngayon (whoever wins now) those that are funded by drug money will win at kailangan mo nang mag-martial law para (and you will need

GRP, NDF agree indefinite truce Cagayan de Oro Kayaking and Rafting. (Photo from enwikipedia.org

DAVAO City––The GRP and the National Democratic Front (NDF)-Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) panels finally sealed an agreement of an indefinite unilateral ceasefire order to the New People’s Army (NPA) and their people’s militia. The indefinite ceasefire capped the six-day marathon sessions of the resumption of peace talks between the government and the communist insurgents in Oslo, Norway from August 22 to 26. The CPP-NDF-New People’s Army (NPA) ceasefire will start August 28 after

Photo taken from Krizette Laureta Chu FaceBook page.

See TRUCE, page A9

Demand for IT security experts growing: study Demand for IT security experts is increasing while there is already a short supply, resulting in increasing cyber attacks around the world. According to a recent report by Russian cyber security company Kaspersky Lab, large businesses that struggle to find sufficiently skilled IT security experts end up paying up to three times more to recover from a cyber security incident. See EXPERTS, page A9

Netizen defends Duterte vs international criticism Amidst criticism against his harsh stand on illegal drugs and the rising body count in the war against illegal drugs, President Rodrigo Duterte finds a champion among the citizenry, particularly from a lady who stood up and wrote an open

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among “netizens”. Chu wrote the letter as a reaction to a news item with a photo of letter addressed to her Americans in a protest friends and relatives livrally in New York City. ing in the United States In the crowd, a woman and citizens of the world. is seen brandishing a Posting publicly on her sign that says, “Duterte Facebook page, Krizette is a mass murderer.” Laureta Chu acted as the “What you see in the voice of reason in an en- news, the killings on the vironment known to be a streets, is not the handibreeding ground for hate work of the government. and verbal skirmishes See CRITICISM, page A9

Reds free abducted policemen DAVAO City––As the resumption of peace talks between the GRP and the National Democratic Front (NDF) comes to a close in Oslo on a high note, the New People’s Army (NPA) released the abducted Gov. Generoso chief of police and another police officer on Friday afternoon. This was a reaffirmation of showing goodwill to the resumption of peace talks in Oslo, Norway. Released were Gov. Generoso Chief of Police Arnold Ongachen and Police Officer 2 Michael Grande of the Banaybanay Municipal Police. Both police officers were in separate custody of the units under the NPA ComVal Davao Gulf SubRegional Command. Both police officers were fetched by Senator Manny Pacquiao, who presented them to President Rodrigo Duterte during the 10th Eastern Mindanao Command Anniversary at the Naval Station in Camp Panacan at past 5 p.m. Another police officer, PO1 Richard Yu from Carmen, Surigao del Sur was also released. The release of Ongachen and Grande was welcomed by Police Regional Office XI director Manuel Gaerlan. “The whole PNP See free, page A9

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Lawmaker seeks to regulate motorcycles-for-hire By Lorelei V. Castillo

A MEASURE has been filed seeking to grant local government units (LGUs) the power to regulate the operations of motorcyclesfor-hire in their areas of jurisdiction. House Bill 1215, authored by Rep. Pedro Acharon, Jr. (1st District, South Cotabato) aims to regulate the business operation of motorcycles-for-hire and protect both the operator and the riding public.

Digong to build 251 IP schools in M’nao

Fulfilling his promise of regional development in Mindanao, President Rodrigo Duterte through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of Education (DepEd) will build 251 schools--75 in the Caraga region, 69 in the Davao region, 50 in Socsargen, 39 in Northern Mindanao and Zamboanga Peninsula with 18. The DSWD will fund the projects while the DepEd will provide a total of 583 teachers. In keeping with the preservation of the rich and varied cultures of Mindanao, the architectural designs of the schools will be See schools, page A11

“It is common knowledge that in many areas of the country, the only mode of transportation is the motorcycle-for-hire. Although commonly accepted as a means of public transport in many areas, motorcycles-for-hire are not registered thus their business operations are illegal and are not covered by any kind of insurance,” Acharon said. Acharon said the proliferation of motorcycles-forhire as a means to trans-

port passengers or goods is currently still unsafe for the riding public as passengers cannot claim any benefit or reimbursement for medical expenses in case of accidents. “Regulating the business operation of motorcyclesfor-hire will give operators the authority to register their motor vehicle as public transport and will be obliged to be governed by the law on common carriers,” Acharon said. Under the bill to be

known as the “MotorcyclesFor-Hire Act of 2016,” the municipality or city shall receive, process and evaluate all applications for the grant of franchise to operate motorcycles-for-hire within their territorial jurisdiction. Acharon said all applications, which meet the requirements needed for the granting of a franchise, should be endorsed to the Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panglungsod for issuance of franchise and a “for hire” license plate.

Motorcycles-for-hire are prohibited to operate, except to cross, along the national highway or on any road which allows a maximum speed greater than 40 kilometers per hour. The Local Government Unit (LGU) with jurisdiction over the roads may limit and fix the routes. A maximum fine of P5,000 shall be meted the owner who fails to register the motorcycle-for-hire and impoundment of the motorcycle until registered.

SENATE HEARING. Senator Risa Hontiveros (left), vice chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government, directs a question to Secretary Ismael Sueno of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) during the public hearing on the proposed resetting of the 2016 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on Wednesday (August 24, 2016) at the Senate Session Hall in Pasay City. (PNA photos by Jess M. Escaros Jr.)

116 housing units distributed to govt troops

CAMP Alagar, Cagayan de Oro City--Government troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Northern Mindanao were awarded housing units Tuesday. Police Supt. Surki A. Sereñas, the police regional

spokesperson in Northern Mindanao, said that 116 housing units in Barangay Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon were drawn in a raffle among 1,388 benefactors from the AFP and PNP in the region. Alae, a village 29 kilometers southeast of Cagayan De

Oro City, is located along the Sayre Highway, in the border of Cagayan De Oro and Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Sereñas said that the project site is located in Mountain Breeze Residences, Barangay San Isidro, Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon with a total land area of 92, 022 square meters or 9.2 hectares. Each unit has a floor area of 20 square meters in a 40-square meter lot area, he said.

According to Sereñas, the awarding of the housing units was the third batch in line with the Letter of Instruction (LOI 50/2012) known as the Implementation and Awarding of P-Noy Housing Project Phase 2. The awarding of the first batch housing units was held on February 4, 2015 where 315 out of 375 units were distributed and 10 units were given to each benefactors See HOUSING, page A11

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Farmers get P2.3-m worth of assistance GENERAL Santos City-The provincial government of South Cotabato has released around PHP2.3 million worth of assistance in the last three months to farmers who were affected by the continuing rat infestation in the area. Justina Navarrete, chief of the South Cotabato Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG), said Friday they specifically provided rice assistance and rodenticides to farmers in seven municipalities that were hit by the infestation. She said the provincial government had allotted P2 million for rice assistance and P300,000 for the purchase of rodenticides, specifically zinc phosphide and racumin. The funds were drawn from the budget of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, she said. As of Thursday, she said a total of 613 farmers have availed of the rice assistance, which was released through a food-for-work scheme. She said they tapped farmers to assist in the rat eradication drive in their areas and were given rice as incentive. Under the scheme, which was implemented through the municipal agriculture offices, farmers were given a kilo of rice for every 10 rat tails that they collected, she said. “As of today, the collected rat tails in the affected areas already reached 350,000, so I think the scheme is working,” Navarrete said. She said the collected rat tails are equivalent to 700 sacks of rice. A report released by OPAG showed that farmers in Tantangan town posted that most number of collected rat tails with 137,026, followed by Surallah with 89,155, Lake Sebu with 68,056, T’boli with 42,045, Banga with 9,582, and Norala and Sto Nino with with 2,000 each. In terms of rice assistance, some 274 bags of rice were released to 287 farmers in Tantangan; 178 bags to 128 farmers in Surallah, 135 bags to 101 farmers in Lake Sebu; 84 bags to 42 farmers in T’boli; 19 bags to 41 farmers in Banga; four bags to eight farmers in Norala; and, four bags to six farmers in Sto. Nino. Navarrete said the implementation of the scheme is still ongoing in the affected municipalities. She urged farmers to continue collecting rat tails and submit them to their respective municipal agriculture offices so that they can avail of the rice assistance. philippine news agency

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Monday, August 29, 2016

‘Nurturing soils, nurturing life’ First of two-part series By BONG D. FABE Contributing Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City-With sweat trickling down his brows, a worker pours fermented human urine into a compost heap of animal manure, biochar, sawdust, river sand and other organic materials from kitchen biodegradable wastes to create the “designer compost” that WAND Foundation has expertly wielded to coaxed magic back into the lives of the victims of Yolanda (Haiyan) in Ormoc, Leyte as well as breath life back into fallow soils in some areas in Mindanao. “The biochar improves carbon-nitrogen ratio and improves soil in general; the sawdust improves the carbon ratio as well as traps urine, which improves the overall N-P-K level of the compost. And we add lacto-bacilli to degrade the manure faster,” explained Dr. Elmer Sayre, in-house adviser to the internationally-acclaimed Water, Agroforestry, Nutrition and Development (WAND) Foundation, based in Libertad, Misamis Oriental. In Barangay Pagatpat in Cagayan de Oro City, Honorio Cervantes is busy mix-

CERVANTES MIX. Retired Army colonel Honorio Cervantes shows a visitor the effect of his very own “Cer-

vantes Mix” to plants. Cervantes is spreading the wisdom of square-foot gardening with the help of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) of the Department of Agriculture. Mindanao Daily photo by Bong D. Fabe

ing what is now famously known as “Cervantes Mix” which he is using to infuse FAITH (Food Always In The Table) to whoever is willing to listen and learn. “We use cow manure, chicken dung, goat dung, b-char or bamboo charcoal, vermicast, ‘Sendong soil’ (from the Cagayan de

Oro River). We dry these ingredients, pulverized them and then mix all of them in equal parts. To this, we mix lime to neutralize the acidity of the soil. Then we subject the mix to composting. After several days, we have very rich soil for our square-foot garden,” the retired colonel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) told this

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reporter. Cervantes’ three-hundred-square-meter (300 sq.m) Square-Foot Garden is an Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) learning site that is hailed for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), the first in Cagayan de Oro. In Davao City, Jojo Romo, the Kagay-anon who has gathered local, national and international

awards and recognition for democratizing agriculture through his innovative urban container gardening (UCG), teaches visitors the “secret” of his success: a mix of kitchen ash, topsoil, powdered charcoal, coco peat, vermicast and compost made from biodegradable kitchen wastes. Into this “UCG soil” compost, he mixes a concoc-

tion of rice wash, fermented urine and barrel composting juice to further elevate the richness of the soil. Through UCG, Romo is equipping whoever is willing to listen and learn how to “fight” giant agricultural companies, like Monsanto, by elevating [urban] agriculture as the noblest profession. “UCG is the cheapest and healthiest way of food production as it utilizes bio-wastes as sources of fertilizers in growing crops,” he said. Life depends on soils Common to these three organic agricultural leaders is their homage to the soil, which they recognized as “the foundation of organic farming.” This is the reason why they go the extra distance in creating their own version of the “perfect soil” to grow food. It is also their way of connecting to the earth as they all believe that life depends on the soils. Why? Because soils play a key role in supplying us, human beings, with our most basic needs, especially food. “Thus, special attention must be paid to soils,” Sayre said. But it is very ironic that humans, in our effort to See NUrturing, page A11

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A world without water?

AS the world marked again the UN’s World Water Day last March 2016, global residents are still struggling to access fresh water. Water scarcity has long been a problem. But climate change, a growing global population and economic growth are putting the natural resource under even more stress. A world without water? Sounding impossible and crazy, while in some parts of the world, especially in Asia, the monsoon rain keeps the large area land-under. One example of many: since the late 1950’s, the Aral lake in Uzbekistan, once the world’s fourth largest, has been rapidly shrinking. Water that had flowed into the lake was diverted to provide irrigation for Uzbekistan’s ‘white gold’, cotton plantations spread across the arid region, while hydro power facilities and reservoirs across Central Asia have also taken their toll. It is one of the major environmental disasters of the last half century with animal and plant life in the region dying out as a result. But it is not the only place where water has been disappearing. Bolivia’s second-largest lake, Poopó has all but vanished, with severe consequences for both wildlife and people. Scarcity of water all over

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times of drought. “The magnitude will be proportional to its vulnerability,” said Connor. “Developed countries are much less vulnerable because they have the storage capacity – dams and reservoirs.” But in the developing world, water scarcity is having the greatest impact. There are already more than 1.8 billion people, who only have access to water that is not safe for human consumption, according to the WWDR. And even in areas where there is an abundance of water, like in Sub-Saharan Africa, economic factors mean that people are not getting enough access to the natural resource. “The water resource is there, but it doesn’t get to the fields, the factories and the cities because the infrastructure and institutions are lacking there,” said Connor, adding that crops there are rain-fed because water cannot be used for irrigation. “When there is a drought, like in Ethiopia, they have serious problems that lead to food crises.” Without improved efficiency measures, agriculture is expected to need 20 percent more water in the coming years to feed the growing population. And let’s face it again: climate is expected to exacerbate the problem, with some countries becoming drier

FB’s ‘challenge accepted:’ here’s something better

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the world is becoming an increasing problem. And it’s only going to get worse, said Richard Connor, editor-inchief of the United Nation’s World Water Development Report 2016 (WWDR), released last month. “Water has a lre ady been relatively scarce,” he explained in German Television. “It’s just that populations are growing and economies are developing, so demand for water keeps increasing, but the quantity of water that is available does not.” More than 70 percent of the fresh water that is taken from natural resources is used in agriculture, for food crops like wheat and rice, but also for plants like cotton. Energy production accounts for 15 percent of water usage and another 5 percent is for household usage. But with the population expected to grow – the WWDR predicts that by 2050 there will be 9.3 billion people, 33 percent more than in 2011 – the world’s water resources are likely to come under increasing pressure. Regions like Central Asia, the Arab world, parts of China, India and the western United States, already suffer from a physical shortage of water. But storage and infrastructure enable countries to collect water and keep it ready in

“… `I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God’…” (Jesus Christ, our God and Savior, in Luke 12:8-9, the Holy Bible). -oooFB’S “CHALLENGE ACCEPTED”? HERE IS SOMETHING BETTER: Something strange happened with my Facebook account in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 27, 2016: it suddenly became inaccessible, as if my account is non-existent. I tried reaccessing it in my MacAir laptop, in my IPhone 6 Plus and Iphone 5 phone, but all I got were messages saying “Ooops something went wrong, we couldn’t load the page, we are trying to fix it as soon as we can”. What did I do which sent my Facebook acting weirdly? Well, I posted in my timeline a challenge that somehow “rebuked” posts about Facebook netizens’s past pictures which appears to have become another social networking fad. Apparently, Facebook, or whoever maybe behind it, either did not like my “rebuke”, or got “burned” by my message,

which shows what Facebook is really all about. My message? I said: “Challenge accepted? And what was the challenge all about in the first place? Was it just to brag about photos of times long forgotten? Here is my own challenge: please post your pictures showing you praising, worshipping, thanking, and singing songs to Jesus, accepting Him as God and Savior. Here is one picture of mine doing just that…” -oooW HAT T H E R EA L CHALLENGE IS FOR BELIEVERS: The objective of my challenge was, of course, to create a bandwagon in Facebook and perhaps in other social networking sites where people, instead of posting inanities or things that do not really matter in their lives, would be posting pictures and messages upholding their faith in Jesus as God and Savior. I was sure many Facebook netizens would be accepting this challenge of mine, because I am sure that, like me, many others are believers of Jesus as God and Savior. I was sure likewise that the time has come for believers, in a world of godlessness, to be upholding their faith in Jesus, and thereby accept the benefits of doing that---a

life more blessed financially, materially, intellectually, and spiritually, as well as a life assured of eternal bliss. So, the challenge is hurled. The believers out there who would be able to read the English and Filipino versions of this column and who have accounts in Facebook or other social networking sites are urged to take your pictures praising, worshipping, thanking, and singing hymns to Jesus as God and Savior, and then immediately upload them. Let us see who among us would have the courage to do this. -oooA R E YO U D O I N G YOUR PART AS A BELIEVER NOW? To those who believe, we must not forget that Jesus told His disciples that whoever acknowledges Him publicly before other people will also be acknowledged by Him in heaven. This means that it is the duty of His disciples and of His present-day believers to confess among themselves and before the world that Jesus is God and Savior. If we look at it more closely, this statement of Jesus tends to show that eternal life in Paradise is premised on acceptance of Him as God and Savior and the publication of that acceptance in all the world-

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and hotter, while others experience extreme weather in the form of storms and flooding. A world with less water translates into hardship for unknown millions. The solution must be found. Or is it already too late? It is only better water management that will help deal with increasing water scarcity, according to experts worldwide. . Better irrigation techniques that don’t see water wasted through runoff from flooded fields are one way of saving the resource. But any changes in measures would have to be introduced by individual governments and in some cases individual farmers and other stakeholders. +++ 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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--in our own households, communities, towns and cities, and everywhere we may find ourselves to be. It means every believer of Jesus as God and Savior has a duty to go out in the world and then preach that He is God and Savior, baptize everyone in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, which Name is Jesus, and to teach all the people about what He has commanded us to do. Are you, dear reader, doing this now after you have professed Jesus as God and Savior? -oooPLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible study and prayer session online could now be heard, 24 HOURS a day, in the Philippines and the world at www.facebook. com/angtangingdaan or www.facebook.com/ANDKNK (and look for “Ang Tanging Daan” broadcasts). Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

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‘Matrix’ linking De Lima to drug personalities out Monday, August 29, 2016

AVAO City--President Rodrigo R. Duterte released early Thursday a “matrix” which indicated the links of Sen. Leila de Lima to drug personalities inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP).

The media obtained a copy of the “matrix” outside the President’s home at Dona Luisa Village here after he held a press conference and visit to Magsaysay Park where he ate durian with soldiers of the 69th Infantry Battalion during the wee hours of the morning. The document shows the alleged relationship of De Lima, who was former chair of Commission on Human Rights and secretary of Justice, to drug personalities, namely: alleged boyfriend

Ronnie P. Dayan, Raul Sison, Rep. Amado T. Espino, Raffy Baraan, former Justice Undersecretary Toti Baraan, and Gen. Franklin Bucayo. It was not disclosed how the President got the information in the matrix. De Lima’s alleged boyfriend Dayan was her driver since her stint at the CHR who is later known as “Boss De Lima” or the “case fixer” of some well-known politicians in Urbiztondo, Pangasinan. The document also re-

vealed that Dayan’s properties such as house and lot, a Montero and a Kia Sedan were allegedly titled to a certain Ms. Cardenosa, who is working for the local government unit of Urbiztondo. It indicated that Dayan had allegedly been receiving monthly payola from retired Gen. Bucayo, the former director of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 1, through a certain SPO1 Palisoc. Soon after retirement, See drug, page A11

De Lima calls drug matrix ‘garbage’ By Azer N. Parrocha of the Philippine News Agency

Senator Leila De Lima on Thursday laughed off allegations of involvement in the illegal drug operations in the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP), describing the so-called drug matrix as worthless. “As I have often said, I will not dignify any further this so-called drug matrix which, any ordinary lawyer knows too well, properly belongs to the garbage can,” De Lima told reporters in an interview. De Lima said she was amused by how President Rodrigo Duterte, who released the matrix, is bent on linking her to the illegal drug trade in the NBP. She called the accusations “a joke,” adding that even a 12-year-old could draw such a matrix. “Was it a joke? Like most of his jokes before, this latest one he will surely regret. But yes, please amuse me at how his men have desperately tried to link me with the

“Muntinlupa Connection” flick,” De Lima said. Big boss Holding a copy of the matrix, the former Justice Secretary said it looked rushed and had grammatical errors. She added all arrows in the matrix seemed to point to former Pangasinan Governor and now Pangasinan Representative Amado Espino Jr. “Are they trying to say that Governor Espino is my boss? I had Espino investigated at NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) when I was DOJ (Department of Justice) Secretary. It was dismissed at preliminary investigation level then and now they will say we’re in cahoots?” De Lima said. “This whole madness is almost laughable,” she said, noting that she has not even met the congressman personally. Asked to react on Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre’s

comment to present affidavits of at least six witnesses during the House probe into her alleged involvement, De Lima stood by her innocence. “They won’t be able to get evidence because I am 100 percent sure of my innocence. I have no connections whatsoever to the drug links,” she said. De Lima said she would no longer want to comment on the allegations as she preferred to focus on her work. “Every time I speak, the President will hold a presscon and waste so much time, three-fourths of his time, talking about me,” she said. See NATRIX, page A11

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Suzuki Automobile expands to General Santos City

Suzuki Philippines, Inc (SPH), the only integrated motorcycle and automobile company and the pioneer manufacturer of compact vehicles in the country, extends its reach to the South with the opening of its latest auto satellite showroom located in SM City General Santos. Suzuki Auto General Santos satellite

showroom, which is owned and managed by Grand Canyon MultiHoldings, Inc., is the 1st Suzuki Automobile satellite outlet of the group and 1st Suzuki Automobile satellite showroom in Mindanao. Led by the President Jan Andrew T. Po, the group started its selling operations on August 8, 2016 to bring customer

convenience by providing sales and spare parts to car enthusiasts in the South. “The formal opening of the satellite showroom in SM City General Santos is anticipated to strengthen SPH’s thrust of bringing the Suzuki Way of Life in the area. Suzuki Auto General Santos is our 21st satellite outlet and 51st total

automobile outlet but we still continue expanding to other provincial areas because we want our customers to experience the innovative products that we are offering,” says Shuzo Hoshikura, the General Manager of Suzuki Philippines. Hoshikura adds, “We have seen the exponential growth of the city and we believe

Road to the AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 Heats Up With the official draw results of the Asian Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup already out, Suzuki Philippines Inc (SPH) kindles the fire to throw out its full support to the Philippine national football team, also known as Azkals, and heat up the excitement for fans with a slew of contests, promos and other activities. The Philippines will host the Group A of the group rounds for the first time and will face off with Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. Meanwhile, Myanmar will be the playing ground for Group B composed of Myanmar, Malaysia, Vietnam and whichever among Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos and Timor-Leste wins the qualifying rounds happening in October. The Group stages will be played from November 19 to 26, while the semi-finals and final rounds are set from December 3 to 17. With Group A composed of four-peat

winners Singapore and Thailand which is also the defending champion, and with the Azkals giving strong performances in the 2010, 2012 and 2014 semifinals of the biennial tournament, the competition is expected to be fiercer in this group. The Azkals, led by coach Thomas Dooley, enters the AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 as one of the favorites. Suzuki Philippines is honored to be part of a football tournament of such magnitude, and at the same time doubly thrilled this year with Philippines as one of the hosts. As the whole country comes together to give its whole-hearted support to the Philippine men’s team, Suzuki Philippines would like to add to the home advantage of the Azkals by inviting all Filipinos to watch the games and be part of the activities to inspire the country’s pride to take home the trophy. The Group A matches will be held at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bocaue, Bulacan and at the Rizal Memorial

Stadium in Manila. To drum up the buzz, the AFF Suzuki Cup Trophy will be toured before the group stage matches starts. In addition, exciting activities await Filipino football fans as the road to the AFF Suzuki Cup heats up. A set of AFF Suzuki Cup – branded Suzuki Swift car and Suzuki motorcycle will be on exhibit at the Philippine Sports Stadium, the venue of the group matches, starting on November 19. Plus, premium Suzuki items, and VIP tickets to both the Cup and the on-site activities will be up for grabs. Suzuki Motor Corporation has been the title sponsor of the AFF Suzuki Cup since 2008 and has helped it flourish into one of the most important and mostwatched football tournaments in the ASEAN region. Suzuki aims to provide football fans all over the globe with a top-class sporting event and a taste of excitement that’s part of Suzuki’s brand slogan ‘Way of Life.’

that opening a satellite showroom in this area will help us achieve better growth by the end of this year.” Consistently strengthening its market presence, Suzuki Philippines posted an impressive growth of 37 percent for the first 6 months of 2016 – even surpassing the 27.1 mid-year sales growth

achieved by the entire automotive industry. The opening of Suzuki Auto General Santos satellite showroom will help fuel the growth of Suzuki Philippines as it makes owning a Suzuki more convenient for the motorists in General Santos City. Prior to the inauguration of the satellite showroom, Suzuki Philippines opened its 3S dealership in General Santos City last February 2015. Located at J. Catolico Avenue, Lagao, Suzuki Auto General Santos is a one-stop shop that offers Sales, Spare parts, and Services to deliver customers a complete Suzuki Way of Life experience. The current product line-up of Suzuki Philippines includes the Suzuki Celerio CVT which emerged to have the best gasoline-powered engine at the first-ever DOE Euro 4 Fuel Economy Run, and the all-new Ciaz M/T which was also recognized as #1 fuel efficient car gasoline in the sedan category. Apart from the these vehicles that clinched the top honors during the Fuel Economy Run, the line-up also carries the Suzuki Swift, the new Ertiga, Jimny 4x4, the Grand Vitara Special Edition, Alto 800, and APV.

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Priest contradicts Duterte on UN aid the UN has the capacity to help and structure for humanitarian response.

CATHOLIC priest on Wednesday said President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte is not well informed when he said that the United Nations has “done nothing” for the Philippines.

Fr. Edwin Gariguez, Caritas Philippines executive secretary, said from 2013 to present alone, the UN contributed a lot in providing emergency and rehabilitation assistance to victims of super typhoon Yolanda. Generous assistance “Maybe there’s a need to inform him about all these,” he added. He said at the time, the typhoon had “paralyzed” the operations of most of the affected local government units and the international community responded with

generous assistance. “We should take this as a great debt of gratitude because we in the humanitarian work witnessed that,” he said. “Because of the magnitude of the damage, I don’t know how the country will respond in terms of giving relief aid without them,” said Gariguez. Duterte earlier threatened to withdraw the country’s membership in the UN after it called for an end to the spate of drug-related killings in the country. ‘Myopic’

The tough-talking President also criticized the UN for supposedly not doing enough to address hunger and terrorism, particularly in Syria and Iraq, that continue to claim lives of innocent civilians. “You have done nothing. Where were you here the last time? Never. Except to criticize. When have you done a good deed to my country?” Duterte said in a press conference in Davao City on Sunday. The priest urged Duterte to “look at the wider spectrum” instead of a “myopic” view on issues, adding the UN has the capacity to help and structure for humanitarian response. “We can’t afford to be excluded,” Gariguez said. (CBCPNews)

Love or Expulsion. Sign on tarpaulin at the Golden Heritage College in Cagayan de Oro City prohibits love affairs between male and female students. Students caught in a relationship will face expulsion, according to Capt Tito Dichosa, owner and president. Dichosa also operates a branch in Tagum City. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

XU computer science professor named Microsoft innovative educator expert A Computer Science faculty member of Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan was officially recognized on Sunday, August 21 as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert joining more than 4,800 educators in the MIE Expert Program worldwide. Engr. Maria Ramila I. Jimenez was selected by Microsoft as one of the innovative educators to

share ideas, apply new approaches, and learn from fellow members of this global community dedicated to honing the capabilities of students and enhancing the classroom experience through technology. “Being selected as an MIE Expert is truly an honor,” said Jimenez. “Being part of this global community will be an enriching experience es-

pecially in sharing ideas with other educators and also to be able to improve students’ learning through [the Microsoft] technology.” Besides building their capacities, MIE Experts serve as advisors to Microsoft and academic institutions on how to integrate technology in pedagogically-sound ways into various educational programs. They

also serve as advocates in conferences, events, and training sessions on how Microsoft technology can improve learning. “Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts are inspiring examples of educators applying new ways of teaching and learning in their classrooms that motivate students and empower them to achieve more,” said Microsoft See EXPERT, page A9

Republic of the Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE OFFICE OF THE CENRO Purok Narra, Talisay, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that the name ANA JALBUENA listed as Survey Claimant of LOT 309, Q-88 situated at AMPAYON, BUTUAN CITY has been recommended for DROPPING. An Order of Dropping will be issued 15 days after date of publication of this Notice and shall become final and executory 15 days thereafter. Any person adversely affected by the said Order may file his objection with this Office within 30 days from date when this Notice first appeared in this publication. SO ORDERED. Recommended by: (SGD.) DPLI JOSE F. BURNEA Verified by: (SGD.) A.O.I MARILOU B. GAYONA Noted by: (SGD.) LMO III MERLYNA Y. OCAYA Approved by: (SGD.) NORMAN A. ASUGAN SFMS/ OIC, CENRO Officer MDN: Aug 29, 2016

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Accept the reality The Gospel of Jesus C hr i s t ( A u g u s t 2 9 , 2016-Monday) Luke 24:1335” And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling with them. But their eyes were prevented from recognizing Him. And He said to them, “What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are

Truce... from page A1

the seven-day (August 21 - 27) ceasefire declared earlier by the NDF during the Oslo talks. It was the highlight of the six agenda agreed by both panels at the end of the GRP-NDF round of talks On Thursday, both panels reached agreements on six major agenda taken up at the resumption of the peace talks brokered by the Royal Norwegian Government (RNG). In a statement, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza said the Oslo round is a milestone under the administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte. It is an accomplishment that would be welcomed by the Filipino people, he said. “Not only has President Duterte walked the extra mile. He has also taken a step back to give the NDF space under his democratic and inclusive government,” Dureza said. Dureza said they are coming home with a promise of a just and lasting peace and our soldiers and the combatants of the NDF finally coming to terms that the war must end. Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III, head of the GRP negotiating panel, also expressed thanks and appreciation for the patience and candidness of their counterparts with whom he has been holding formal and backdoor negotiations for more than 14 years. Bello said the government was looking towards a final peace agreement with the NDF to end almost half a century of armed hostilities across the Philippine countryside. Bello’s remarks were reciprocated by the chair of the NDF peace panel Luis Jalandoni, who expressed their gratitude towards the determination of President Duterte of ending the war in the country and forging peace with the rebel forces. According to Bello, the releases of 21 detained NDF consultants were crucial in the resumption of the peace negotiations. The government noted that formal session was the first after five years and it reaffirmed all previously signed agreements between the GRP and the NDFP that was started by the The

walking?” And they stood still, looking sad. One of them, named Cleopas, answered and said to Him, “Are You the only one visiting Jerusalem and unaware of the things which have happened here in these days?” And He said to them, “What things?” And they said to Him, “The things about Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word in the sight of God and all the people, and how the chief priests

Hague Joint Declaration in 1992 and proceeded by the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) in 1996 and the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect of Human Rights And International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL) in 1998 which were all signed under the administration of President Fidel Ramos. The panels also agreed to reconstitute the JASIG list after the first document was corrupted. The encrypted list will contain the photos and identities of NDF consultants who are still underground and will be immune to arrest while the peace process is undergoing. The government will issue documents of acknowledgement for the NDF consultants still in hiding and for the 54 “publicly known NDF personalities.” It was also announced that the negotiating parties agreed to accelerate the peace negotiations and set timelines for the completion of the remaining substantive agenda. Still to be discussed are the details of the socioeconomic reforms; political and constitutional reforms; and end of hostilities and disposition of forces; the amnesty proclamation; joint monitoring committees; further releases of detained NDF personnel; and the modality and mechanics of the ceasefire. (PNA)

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is grateful to our Almighty for keeping the two police officers safe and free once again. The two PNP personnel,” Gaerlan said in a statement. Gaerlan said the PNP long expected the release. Maj. Gen. Rafael Valencia said the release of the two police officers is part of confidence building measures. Hopefully, Valencia said this would go a long way toward successful peace negotiations. Ongachen and Grande’s release also follows the suspension of their investigation for possible war crimes and violations of people rights. It is also in deference to appeals of their families and peace advocates. Ongachen, the police chief of the coastal town of Governor Generoso in Davao Oriental, was ab-

and our rulers delivered Him to the sentence of death, and crucified Him: Sometimes we are forgetful of the good things because we are absorbed by the worse happenings. These two individuals forgot the promises of Jesus to them about his resurrection. Once you are in your pains and agony, the easiest things you do is to think and feel over and over the reasons and causes for this event. You will

ducted when NPA rebels attacked the police station on May 29. President Rodrigo Duterte refused to facilitate the release of Ongachen following claims by the NPA that a sachet of shabu was taken from him during the raid. Ongachen was also accused of protecting the illegal drugs trade in Gov. Generoso. On the other hand, Grande was taken as custody of the NPA rebels belonging to the ComVal – Davao Gulf Sub-Regional Command in Lupon, Davao Oriental on June 19. Grande was accused by the rebels to have mauled, harassed and intimidated at gunpoint several civilians in Banay-banay. He was also accused of receiving payoffs from illegal gambling in the area. (PNA)

Criticism... from page A1

As the President often says, what we’re dealing with is not a crisis, but a war. And there will be blood. There is blood not just because of legal police apprehensions, but because the drug cartels are cleaning up after their own,” Chu wrote. Never in Philippine history has social media become more relevant or powerful. More than ever, netizens are actively involved in voicing out their opinions—whether good or bad, for or against issues in a local and global scale. President Duterte has always believed in the power of the internet and its ability to connect people from around the country and around the globe. Though not a “techie”, Duterte believes the Filipino people should have a decent inNOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of DIOSDADO C. PLAZA, who died intestate on October 16, 2005 in Butuan City, consisting of a parcel of land (Lot 1299, Gss-840 of Taligaman Group Settlement Subdivision, being a portion of lot 920, Gss 840) situated in Barangay Antongalon/Taligaman, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, covered by Original Certificate of Title No. 0-4048, containing an area of 25,994 square meters, is the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE STATE OF THE LATE DIOSDADO C. PLAZA made and executed by deceased Diosdado C. Plaza’s sole and only heirs, namely, widow Doris P. Plaza, and children, Deo Martin P. Plaza, Lorenz P. Plaza, Meriam P. Plaza and Elzbeth P. Plaza, per Doc. No. 1418; Page No. 248; Book No. V; Series of 2016 of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Jose B. Guibone, Notary Public at the City of Butuan. MDN: Aug 22, 29 & Sept 5, 2016

Biblical reflection

forget everything because you are controlled by your inner worse feelings. You will neglect the advices of the people around you because what is within you is more vocal than the consoling statements of the people around you. Your ears are closed because you listen more to your inner struggles. Hey! Life is not yet over. Your sufferings and trials are not the finishers of your life; get up and heads up for you to move forward. Be

ternet service not only to bridge the distance between families and friends but also as a way to exercise their freedom of expression as guaranteed in every democracy. (PNA)

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‘No one in the world is safe’: More major quakes expected any day now

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‘TO TEACH IS TO TOUCH LIVES FOREVER’ By HELEN A. ABEJUELA

School year 2011 - 2012, when I received my appointment and assigned to teach in Grade one at Gango Elementary School. That was my first assignment as a classroom teacher after I resigned in one of the Private Institution in the Division of Ozamiz City. Not to compare the pupils from the private school and public school, there were really a big different with it comes to learning. Some pupils enrolled in Grade one after they finished their nursery or Kindergarten 1. Other children send to school at the age of 5 years old to study Kindergarten 1 and after they finished their Kindergarten 1 the parents will enrol them to Grade One. Good to those children who were completed their Nursery, Kindergarten 1 and 11. They can easily read the words, phrases and short sentences because they already knew the letter sounds of the alphabet. As a teacher I take it as a challenge. I think of an innovation where

in I can motivate the children to study hard. I called a meeting two weeks after the classes started. I told the parents that we will help hand in hand for the good of their children. I applied what I had experienced in the Private Institution 18 years ago. I will give a “Classroom Recognition”, two weeks after their quarter exam. Pupils will receive certificates and ribbons to recognize their effort in studying their lessons. Parents were so happy because it was the first time that they experienced classroom recognition. Mrs. Rosa Lantaca, our retired Division Superintendent, was happy when she heard about my innovation. Her grandson John Paul Lantaca Buray was one of pupils before. Ma’am Rosa witnessed how I initiated my classroom recognition. It only happened in my class. School year 2011 – 2012 was end. I observed that the result was effective so I gave a proposal to my Principal to have a classroom recognition from pre-school up to grade 6 every grading period.

This was after Mr. Federico B. Araniego Jr. an English Supervisor interviewed me during the SBM evaluation if we had organized classroom recognition in our school. Our principal answered him that it was only me who organized it. According to Sir Federico and I caught, “Mrs. Helen A. Abejuela, may your tribe grow”. That was a challenged to all the teachers in Gango Elementary School. It was one way of motivating the children to study more and the parents to follow up their children. The quarterly Classroom Recognition was done together with a Family Day or fellowship with the parents. It was only observed in my class before. Now, every classroom is doing it every after grading period from First Quarter to Third Quarter and for the Fourth Quarter is the School Recognition Program. The parents were very happy observing their children who enjoyed so much with the recognition followed by games. It was first Friday of June, school year 2013 – 2014. I went to

the office of our principal and asked permission to distribute school supplies to the least fortunate children of Gango Elementary School, including the 4 sections in Grades 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 and Grade 4. I almost cried when I shared to my principal about my experienced dealing the Grades 1 during school year 2011 – 2012 and 2012 - 2013 wherein pupils cried because of no pencils, papers and complete notebooks except to those parents who can afford to buy a complete school supplies for their children. I said it’s far from my experienced before when I worked in one of the Private Institution in the Division of Ozamiz City 18 years ago as Grade 1 teacher. My Grade One pupils in Private School do not use anymore short pencils in their class while my Grade One pupils in Gango Elementary School still use even if it is too small as long as it is still useful. I shared that it flashes back my experienced before when I went to school with nothing in my net bag. My teacher also gave me a pencil and paper and I admired her so much and dreamed that someday I will also

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immediate actions to the needy. According to him, that was his first experienced also as a principal that a teacher like me can made a simple move but had a great of help to those least fortunate children of Gango Elementary School. He added that his attention was immediately caught when he learned that a simple classroom teacher would take her own effort to help the pupils not only in her class. Without my knowledge our principal gave me an award, during our Recognition Day, a certificate of recognition as chairman of “SAGIP MAG-AARAL PROJECTS”. Until now I still continued my support for the least fortunate children of Gango Elementary School.

An educational alternative to Pokemon Go

By MARIA CHERYL T. SAMONTE Principal 2 Lapasan Elementary School Clarin, Misamis Occidental

FOLLOWING the tremendous success of Pokemon Go, a Belgian company has invented an ingenious but educational similar game. The online game lets players search for books instead of cartoon monsters, attracting tens of thousands of players in weeks. Just like Pokemon Go, players also use Android phones. And it’s the players who are allowed to place books inside the game at real-time places. They can also post pictures and hints about where they have hidden a book so that

others can hunt them down. Once someone has finished reading a book or a short story perhaps, they release it back into the game so that other bookworms can hunt too. Though it was only set up a few weeks ago, more than 40,000 people have been tracked as playing. Books are as varied as reading kits for toddlers to Stephen King horrors, placed around Belgian towns and countrysides where people drive around and search for them in the real-time world. It’s like hunting Easter eggs actually although they are educational. That’s what we need in this world, innovative minds such as that Belgian startup.

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become a teacher. Our principal asked me if I spend money to buy all the school supplies including bags for all the 4 sections of Grades 1, least fortunate children in Grades 2, 3 and 4, (total of more than 150 pupils). I answered him that during Brigada Eskwela, I went to my old stake holders from Private Institution and solicited school supplies for the least fortunate children of Gango Elementary School. Not to mention the five establishments, I gathered 150 bags with 4 notebooks, pencils, paper, eraser, sharpener and pencil case in each bag. I also solicited shoes and school uniforms. Our principal was really amazed of my

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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.

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Nurturing... from page A3

make soils more productive, poison the very earth that sustains life through the application of various laboratory-made chemicals. Modern homo sapiens who is supposed to know better as sentient beings treat soils as dirt instead of as an endowment to sustain and nurture life. Humans have degraded soils and alter their life-giving properties in the name of mass food production. And blame is laid squarely at the foot of today’s dominant agricultural system that teaches farmers to focus on the chemical components instead of on soils’ biological components, all in the name of agricultural productivity. And this “agricultural productivity” to feed the world’s ever-growing population is responsible for most of the world’s soil degradation. Thus, to infuse life back into soils in order for soils to sustain life, organic farmers like Sayre, Cervantes and Rom treat with respect the ground beneath their feet, adding organic materials to it to “feed” and maintain the health of the biology of the soil because organic farmers know that it is the biological components of soils that aid plant growth and minimizes pressure from pests, weeds and diseases. “Organic wastes are sources of naturally-processed minerals and nutrients readily absorbable by plants. Thus, it is important to add organic materials [to soils] because it feeds the micro-organisms responsible for breaking down biomass into simple forms readily absorbed by plant root systems,” Romo explained in an email. He added: “Organic materials also create an enabling environment for gas (CO2-O2) exchanges to occur freely in the root zone at the same time loosens the soil so that ‘feeder roots’ can freely move around, thus fast apical and lateral growth of plants are expected. They also strengthen both functions of the root system: anchorage and absorption.” Richard Stehouwer of the Department of Crop and Soil Science of the Penn State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences said that healthy organic soil is populated by millions of organisms, including different types of bacteria, fungi, yeasts and earthworms. And these are the biological components of soils that organic matters “feed”. According to the International Federations of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)—Organics International, “biological activity is a primary indicator of soil quality and health. High-quality, fertile soils are living systems with an overall capacity to act as the foundation of a regenerative ecological system. The more that soil biological activity is encouraged, the greater

the potential it has for being productive.” In short, “organic matters improve soil’s structure and overall fertility... If the soil is healthy so are the plants growing on it, and then animals feeding on plants become healthier too, then man utilizing farm productivity both plants and animals will then be healthy too,” Sayre said. (Bong D. Fabe)

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De Lima, former chair of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), also came to the defense of former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief, General Franklin Bucayu, who resigned because of alleged involvement in illegal drugs. “That’s why he resigned. He could no longer take the allegations against him, he fell ill. He already resigned, I cannot imagine how his family must feel. Of course I cannot speak for the others but it’s hard to believe that there are people serving as my bagmen,” De Lima said. Birthday wishes Set to celebrate her 57th birthday on Saturday, De Lima said she has only two wishes -- for the President to stop trying to destroy her, and to have a “partner” to console with. “Mr. President, I’ll be celebrating my birthday this Saturday. I hope in my remaining years here, I can do something significant rather than having to deal with this foolishness,” De Lima said in Filipino. “It’s not for my own sake but for the sake of my family, the President himself and the country. This war against drugs is slowly becoming war versus De Lima,” she added. On claims she has a new lover named “Warren,” De Lima said she is currently single but wanted a “love life.” “I don’t have a boyfriend at the moment, I don’t have a love life. My second wish, a personal wish, is to have a love life, to have someone to be with with what I’m going through because I’m bearing all of this on my own,” a teary-eyed De Lima said. She clarified that this certain Warren, who President Duterte said worked for the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), is part of the security staff assigned to her. The neophyte senator, however, described the President’s revelation as “plain and simple chismis (gossip),” maintaining that she would not allow this to diminish her credibility. “Maybe it’s part of their strategy…trying to diminish my credibility and trying to break my spirit. They’re dead wrong if they can think they can break my spirit,” De Lima said. (PNA)

Drug... from page A5

Gen. Bucayo was appointed chief of the Bureau

of Correction (BUCOR) but he resigned after his name was dragged into illegal drugs inside BUCOR. The matrix showed he acted as the broker between Rep. Amado T. Espino and De Lima. Espino, a former governor of Pangasinan and now congressman of the province’s fifth district, was slapped with a plunder case due to his alleged involvement in illegal mining, but was freed on bail. It also showed that Sison claimed Espino, the richest politician in Northern Luzon with questionable wealth, runs a black sand mining, quarr ying and jueteng. It also showed that former supervisor at the BUCOR and Justice Undersecretary Francisco “Toti” Baraan’s brother Raffy Baraan is a loyal follower. Raffy, who was Pangasinan provincial administrator, was dismissed by the Ombudsman after his involvement in the black sand mining and quarrying business of Espino. It said Raffy has knowledge on all illegal activities of Espino.

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on June 29, 2016 during the second batch of distribution. Sereñas said that any AFP or PNP personnel, regardless of rank, could avail of the housing program at a minimal monthly amortization set by the National Housing Authority (NHA). (PNA)

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identified by the cultural preference of the community they are in. The indigenous people (IP) of the region are after all, “the living expressions of our tradition and culture” according to DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones. An IP education office will also be re-established to accommodate concerns regarding these schools and give special attention to IP education. President Duterte has always been a champion

for the marginalized sector of society. Duterte is determined to bring progress to the Mindanao region not only through peace and order, rural and regional development but also by educating its youth. (PNA)

Duterte... from page A1

martial law) to eliminate all, which I will never do in the first place,” Duterte said. The second reason he cited in favor of postponing the elections is money. “You have to spend billions. Di itulong ko na lang yan sa mga rehab ” (That will help build rehab centers). I have to build a rehab center.” Early Thursday morning, when asked about the proposed postponement of the elections, Duterte told reporters he was for it because “ako kasi walang pera. (I have no money). I will be saving millions.” In jest, he said, “Tutal ang manalo ito rin yung mga ..sakay na lang natin yan sila ng barko, sabi ko nga, butasan na (After all, those who will win are those.. let’s make them ride a ship with a hole). Earlier, House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez told reporters during the budget hearing of the Department of Agriculture that it would be more practical if the elections were postponed as President Duterte has yet to complete appointing officials in his government. “If there is an election, the President is banned from issuing appointments. He cannot remove and replace officials,” the Philippine Star quoted Alvarez as saying. It also reported that Deputy Speaker Fredenil Castro and fellow deputy speakers Miro Quimbo and Raneo Abu want the elections to push through because the government has allotted a budget and the Commission on Elections is all set for the polls. “We should push through with it. These barangay chairmen should have fresh mandates,” Castro was quoted as saying. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

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Cagayan river rose up in the middle of the night last December 16, 2011, flooding riverbanks, residential areas, and throwing people asleep into the open sea. Cagayan River is a major inland body of water in Mindanao with headwaters coming from the Kalatungan and Kitanglad mountain ranges found in the central part of the province of Bukidnon. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Director Ruth M. Tawantawan for Northern Mindanao said the November 24 to 26 conference at Limketkai Luxe Hotel will focus mainly on the Cagayan riverbasin but will inject inputs from international experts on the latest technology and research in river basin governance and management of watersheds and coastal areas. “We will build consensus that will address gaps in policy and programs implementation of the river basin management and expand avenues for greater cooperation in finding sustainable solutions for development and environmental stewardship,” Tawantawan said. Tawantawan was quick to point out though that DENR will just act as secretariat in the convention because it is organized mainly by the non-government entity International River Foundation. Originally founded in Brisbane in 2003, the International River Foundation has since moved its headquarters in the Philippines, assisting governments around the world in river basin management from the Danube River in Europe to the Mekong River in Southeast Asia and St. Johns River in the United States and many others. Other issues to be discussed in the November summit this year will be resilience building in river management, integrating ecological services in policy and planning, biodiversity and ecosystem services and Philippine good practices in river management.

Citing the complexity of IT infrastructure, compliance requirements and the overall desire to protect business assets, it said companies are highly motivated to grow their security intelligence. For a third of businesses, the improvement of security expertise is one of the top three drivers for additional investment in IT security. The growing demand is not easy to meet due to a shortage of specialists and increasingly complex requirements. The report quotes Kaspersky Lab’s security experts as saying that the need for security managers is even more substantial. On top of deep technical knowledge, managers’duties include communication with top management and overseeing the overall strategy – qualities that are especially important, and in fact, more appropriate, for large companies. The report adds a final touch to the bigger picture of talent shortage with education challenges. Higher education institutions recognise the need to revise their programmes, and at the same time acknowledge the challenge of embedding security-oriented thinking into a wide variety of IT courses. Overall, 68.5 percent of companies expect an increase in the number of full-time security experts, with 18.9 percent expecting a significant increase in headcount. Higher education is an important part of fulfilling such a demand, but this is also a call for a change within the security industry itself. Another solution is to adapt R&D efforts towards the effective sharing of intelligence with corporate customers in the form of threat data feeds, security training and services. Businesses and organisations need to quickly build a long-term strategy for IT security manpower if they do not want to be hacked easily as has been happening in recent times, experts said. (PNA/VNS)

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