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Duterte says road to peace is ‘always rocky’ but talks with NDF will continue By Carolyn O. Arguillas are hoping that we could just talk, maybe we did not understand of MindaNews each other. And so, the best way DAVAO City––The road to peace is really, is to talk again and find is “always rocky” and even if his out whether (peace) is reachable declaration of unilateral ceasefire or beyond our reach,” he told the was not reciprocated, peace nego- appointees. At 7 p.m. on July 30, Duterte tiations with the National Democratic Front (NDF) will continue, lifted his July 25 order for a uniPresident Rodrigo Duterte said on lateral ceasefire when the NDF Monday at the mass oath-taking did not reciprocate it by 5 p.m. Duterte gave the NDF 24 hours of undersecretaries at the Rizal or up to 5 p.m. on July 30 to also Hall in Malacanang. “There is no negotiation that declare its unilateral ceasefire comes easy to us especially given following the ambush by the New the turmoil of our country. We Peoples Army (NPA) on July 27

Bukidnon govt helps 35 ex-pushers CAGAYAN de Oro City--The province of Bukidnon has released P875,000 for the livelihood program of 35 individuals who were erstwhile engaged in illegal drug activities, Governor Jose Maria Zubiri said Monday. Zubiri made the announcement after he escorted 14 new individuals from Bukidnon w h o av ai l e d of the police ZUBIRI “Operation Tokhang” (Knock and Appeal) program. He said the 14 individuals who came from Talakag, Malaybalay, and Lantapan surrendered to the provincial governor’s office under the “Tokhang” program. Zubiri said that the 14 individuals who voluntarily surrendered were the fourth batch from Bukidnon since the “Tokhang” was implemented in June last month. Zubiri said that the NBI’s regional office here has determined that the 35 individuals were “pushers,” which entitled each them for a Php 25,000 livelihood assistance from the provincial government of Bukidnon. According to Zubiri, 12 of the 35 persons received a check worth Php 25,000 each Monday morning while the checks for the other 23 individuals are now being processed. He said that he preferred

See bukidnon, page A7

that killed a Cafgu member and injured four others in Kapalong, Davao del Norte. In his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25, Duterte specifically addressed the CPP/NPA/NDF (Communist Party of the Philippines/New People’s Army/National Democratic Front): “ let us end these decades of ambuscades and skirmishes. We are going nowhere. And it is getting bloodier by the day.” Daddy time. Veronica, youngest daughter of President Rodrigo He declared a unilateral cease- Duterte, snuggles up to him while watching an intermission number fire “to immediately stop during the Presidential Security Group Fellowship Night at the PSG

BOC teams up with PDEA in fight v ‘drugs’ See peace, page A7

Compound in Malacañang Park on July 31, 2016. Ace Morandante/PPD

By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City--The newly organized Bureau of Customs-Port of Cagayan de Oro’s Anti-Smuggling and AntiCorruption Team (BOC-CDO Team) has teamed up with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA) in Northern Mindanao to beef up the Duterte administration’s war against illegal drugs. The BOC-CDO team tied up with the PDEA to raise the country’s border security and thwart the possible entry of illegal drugs through the CDO port and its three sub-ports namely the Mindanao International Container Terminal (MICT), Ozamis and Iligan. PDEA agents backed by drugsniffing dogs have earlier combed the Mindanao Container Port Terminal in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental in search for illegal drugs. See DRUGS, page A7

NewsInFocus 90-day rehab starts

THE city of Gingoog under Mayor Marie de Lara Guingona yesterday (August 2) spearheaded the implementation of the 90-day comprehensive community-based rehabilitation program for the 2,612 self-confessed drug pushers GUINGONA and users who voluntarily surrendered on August 1.

See rehab, page A7

Jail overcrowded

KORONADAL City--South Cotabato and Koronadal City officials are in a quandary where to place persons arrested for illegal drug use as the South Cotabato provincial jail has been filled beyond its capacity. “That is our biggest problem right now, where to place these persons, we need to have new areas where they can be safely kept and their rights are not violated,” See jail, page A7

Rehab for women

BUTUAN City––The Department of Health Regional Office 13 has planned to build a rehabilitation center for women here in the city. This was learned from Mr. Alister Campos, a nurse from the Regional Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, based in Surigao City, during a recent forum. According to Campos, a letter request by the regional health ANTI-DRUG DRIVE. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency office here was sent to the local in Region 10 backed by drug-sniffing dogs inspect a file of “UkayUkay” from the container vans at the Mindanao Container Terminal government unit here, requesting in Tagoloan town, Misamis Oriental, in search for illegal drugs. for a lot donation as site for the Mindanao Daily photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

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Attack on PCIJ condemned said that a phrase with explicit curse and threat has been written by the attackers into their drug-related stories. In a statement, Ryan D. Rosauro, NUJP chairperson, said, “It is evident that whoever is behind the condemnable attacks on PCIJ seek to silence those who do not share their views on this contentious issue.” “It is, we might say, the cyber version of vigilantism, when victims are summarily deprived of life without due

process, or of the scores of media killings whose intention are to silence critical voices and muzzle others through fear.” Rosauro added that Filipinos “should be able to discuss the issue of the war on drugs freely and without fear of being silenced, not only as a basic right enshrined in our Constitution but because it is an issue that, on so many different levels, affects us individually and as a people.” Rosauro called on the

Army guerilla was killed yesterday morning in an encounter with a joint poSAN Francisco, Agusan lice and military operation del Sur--A New People’s in Malimono, Surigao del

Norte where government forces were conducting a search and rescue operation for abducted four police officers last week.

THE National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) denounced the attacks that rendered the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) inaccessible on July 29 (Friday). In an advisory, the PCIJ said the attacks on www.pcij. org and www.pcij.org/blog followed their publication of reports on the Duterte administration’s war on drugs and the “Know Your Rights” advisories. The media institution

government, through its freedom. The NUJP also called law enforcement agencies, to investigate what it calls on all its colleagues and get blatant attack on press the Filipino people to pro-

test any and all attempts to stifle freedom of the press and of expression. (http:// bulatlat.com)

Malimono town. The joint police and Army forces received a complaint from a concerned citizen that the extortion activities were being done by the NPA through their couriers in the villages of San Isidro and Binucayan in Malimono. “Just as government forces were verifying the authenticity of the report that supplies and money will be delivered on a hill just behind the twon hall, a fiveminute firefight occurred killing the NPA member.,” Layug said. He said Enciso learned about the extortion activities by NPAs in several sari-sari stores who closed for fear of repercussion during a dialogue with store owners. “We are being obliged in the village council to pay revolutionary taxes,” a village chairman confided to Enciso during the dialogue. Another village leader

disclosed that the NPA get shares from illegal mining activities in Malimono. “We will continue to reach out to our NPA brothers an sisters and convince them to lead a peaceful life but we will not however tolerate criminal acts,” said a statement from Lieutenant Colonel Rico Amaro, commander of 30IB.

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The incident took place two days after President Rodrigo Duterte lifted the unilateral ceasefore with communist guerillas. Chief Superintendent Rolando Felix, Caraga Regional Police Director in Butuan City, said the rebel was killed after a 20-minute firefight with the Regional Safety Battalion 13 led by Police Inspector James Kibiten and the 30th Infantry Battalion Bravo Company led by 1st Lieutenant Ken Enciso. Government troopers recovered from the dead body of still unknown NPA rebel an AK 47 with five magazines, four gallons of rice and two improvised explosive devices. In a separate press statement, 1st Lieutenant Ryan Layug, civil military operations officer of the 30 IB, said that some 15 NPAs they encountered were involved in extortion activities in

2 rebels surrender in Agsur TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur --Two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels from Loreto area voluntarily surrendered to the 26th Infantry (Ever Onward) Battalion at 2 p.m. on July 31 at its headquarters, Barangay San Nicolas, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. Lt. Col. Rommel S. Pagayon, commanding officer of the 26th Infantry Battalion, together with Talacogon mayor Jesryl Masendo formally received the two surrendered NPA rebels from Front 34 of Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC) operating at the municipality of Loreto, Agusan del Sur. Through the facilitation of the Ever Onward troopers, the two NPA rebels (whose names are still withheld See rebels, page A7

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This way, even if these term limits are extended, or shortened, or otherwise tinkered with when the Constitution is changed, or amended, or revised, no one will ever think that those amendments were selfserving, or were intended to merely favor politicians and other individuals or groups that are perceived to have a strong influence over the Duterte government. -oooISSUES ON PARENTAL AUTHORITY IF ONE PARENT IS ABSENT: I now wish to resume our discussions here about parental authority, as provided for by the Family Code of the Philippines. Under Article 212 of the Code, in case of absence or death of the father or the mother, the parent who is present shall continue exercising parental authority. The remarriage of the surviving parent shall not affect the parental authority of over the children, unless the court appoints another person to be the guardian of the person or property of the children. On the other hand, in case of separation of the parents, parental authority shall be exercised by the parent designated by the court, which shall consider all angles in making this designation. In case of death, absence, or unsuitability of the parents, substitute parental authority shall be exercised by

“The remarriage of the surviving parent shall not affect the parental authority of over the children, unless the court appoints another person to be the guardian of the person or property of the children.’

the surviving grandparent. In case several grandparents survive, the one designated by the court, taking into account all angles, shall exercise the authority. We shall tackle more of this next issue, God willing. -oooPR AY I NG I N T H E NAME OF JESUS: The manner by which members of the Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo (or AND KNK, the Children of God Blood Kin of the Christ) Church pray, in which they mention, at the beginning and ending of those prayers, the Name of Jesus as the God and the Savior that they pray to, or call on, or in whose Name the prayer or petition is made, is something that was likewise prophesied or even ordered by the Bible. In Isaiah 41:25, God is quoted there as saying: “…`But I have stirred up a leader who will approach from the north. From the east, one who prays and calls on my name. I will

How to right wrongs THINK a minute. Edwin Thomas was one of the greatest actors in the 1800’s. He became worldfamous for his acting performances in Shakespeare’s plays. Edwin’s two brothers, John and Junius, were also actors, but they were not as talented as Edwin. Then one night, almost like a Shakespearean play, tragedy hit their whole family. The brother, John Wilkes Booth, shot and killed the American President, Abraham Lincoln, while Lincoln was in a theatre

watching a play. After that night Edwin Thomas Booth’s reputation was greatly hurt. In fact, shortly after his brother killed President Lincoln, Edwin actually quit acting and ended his very successful career. Many years later Edwin tried to return to acting for a time, but he was never the same because he was filled with terrible shame and guilt from his brother murdering the President. One night, Edwin was getting on a train when it suddenly moved and jolted

Comfort for parents of rebelious children DO you ever feel like the more you try to help your kids, the more they pull away from you? God led the nation of Israel out of Egyptian slavery and yet they constantly disobeyed Him. When children rebel, parents often assume they are the ones to blame. They scrutinize their parenting decisions and analyze where they must have made mistakes. While self examination is important, sometimes we assume too much responsibility for the choices our children make. It is interesting to note that even though God is a perfect parent, ALL of His children rebelled! God does not guarantee your parenting journey will

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forward. A young man next to him slipped and fell down onto the track by the moving train. Very quickly, Edwin risked his own life to reach down and pull the man back up to safety. A few days later Edwin received a letter of thanks from the man whose life he had saved. The man had recognized Edwin as the famous actor and wanted to thank him again in a letter. Amazingly, that young man whose life Edwin had saved was Robert Todd

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give him victory over kings and princes. He will trample them as a potter treads on clay’…” This particular verse is significant because at the time the prediction here was made, God’s Name as Jesus was not in use yet. During the time that Jesus, our God and Savior, was on earth, He was specific in His command, that if we wish to ask anything from God, it must be asked in His, Jesus’, Name. See for example Matthew 18:18-19 or John 15:16-17 of the Holy Bible, where Jesus said that when we ask anything, we should ask it in His Name, and it shall be given to us. There are more to this, in our next issue, God willing! -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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Lincoln, the son of the man Edwin’s brother had killed. So while one brother had killed the President, the other brother had saved the President’s son. Think a Minute.

Daily inspiration Juvy Sarraga

be trial-free, and some of His kids need more discipline than others, but you can trust that He is good and that He will discipline those He loves in order to make them more righteous (Heb 12:5-11). Surrender your kids to God and trust Him with the outcome. Glorify God in your parenting and leave the results to Him.

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Duterte to spend 10 days in Mindanao

DAVAO City--The country’s 16th President and first Mindanawon to lead the nation will spend 10 days in Mindanao when he returns this week from Malacanang. “I’ll be spending about 10 days after tomorrow. I’m gonna fix the, firm (up) the structure sa Mindanao issue,” President Rodrigo Duterte said at the mass oath-taking of undersecretaries Monday afternoon in Malacanang, aired live on national television. Since he took his oath as President on June 30, Duterte has been coming home for the weekends in this city where he served as mayor for 22 years. “We will be going for the framework regarding the two factions,” he said, referring to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) with whom government signed separate peace agreements.

Duterte was apparently referring to the convergence of the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) with the MILF and the 1996 Final Peace Agreement (FPA) with the MNLF, for the drafting of a more inclusive Bangsamoro law. Under the Duterte peace roadmap, the 15-member all-Moro Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) will be reconstituted to make the seven government nominees in the Commission “more inclusive.” The BTC will be tasked to draft a “more inclusive” enabling law that will be filed with Congress” in lieu of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that was not passed by the previous Congress, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza said. At the press conference that followed the oath-taking, Duterte he will stay for ten days here because “I

DepEd’s RPMS in a nutshell By Glenda L. Llanto

“Behind every successful person, there is an elementary truth. Somewhere, somehow, someone cared about their growth and development”, Donald Miller, famous Mentoring Programme exclaimed. Results-based Performance Management System (RPMS) supports DepEd’s vision, mission and values as it continuously endeavor to evolve as a learner-centered public institution. The RPMS will help ensure strategic, effective and responsive delivery of services of all levels of DepEd so that it can effectively implement a learner-centered school, a school-based management system and the K to 12 strategies to improve the quality of education in public schools. RPMS is a tool for people development. It provides feedback on employee’s work progress and accomplishments based on clearly defined goals and objectives. Its strategic priorities are governance, targets and reforms, technology, culture, system and processes, learner-centered

and inclusive education, external relationship and curriculum implementation. Some of activities which could be considered appropriate for employee development are benchmarking; seminars/workshops; formal education; special projects; coaching/ counseling; self-managed learning, etc. Further, its learning philosophy is 30/30/40 in which the key elements to a successful learning process are 30% from real life and on-the job-experiences, tasks and problem solving; 30% from feedback, observing and working with role models, mentoring and coaching and 40% formal training. For a teacher employee it ensure a fair and objective way of assessing individual performance based on the agency’s target and acknowledges meritorious performance with a reward and incentive system as basis for productivity bonus, scholarship, trainings and development. Since recognizes the important role of the employee and teachers in meeting the DepEd’s mandate and organizational goals.

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President Rodrigo R. Duterte answers queries from members of the media after administering the oath of office for the newly-appointed undersecretaries of different government agencies at the Rizal Hall of the Malacanan Palace on August 1, 2016. (Ace Morandante/PPD)

have to fix the … Mindanao issue. Tingnan ko ‘yung framework. I have to travel to Cotabato to talk again to (the MILF) to hurry up. And I travel to Jolo to talk to Nur (MNLF founding chair Nur Misuari).” In the latter part of his press conference, he said

he is going to Mindanao “maybe day after tomorrow and start to look into the firming up of the framework and if I have the time, I’ll just fly to Jolo (to meet Misuari) and to Murad again to talk and I’ll just give them the firm commitments.” Murad is MILF chair Al

Haj Murad Ebrahim who is based in Camp Darapanan in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, near Cotabato City. Dureza met with Murad in Camp Darapanan last July 21 and both agreed that the formal resumption of the peace process will be during the meeting of

GPH-MILF Implementing Team in Kuala Lumpur in early August. The joint implementing team, composed of five representatives from the GPH and five from the MILF, is expected to discuss the peace roadmap in accordance with the CAB and in convergence with the MNLF’s FPA, and other sectors for what would be a broader, more inclusive Bangsamoro Peace roadmap, Dureza said. As of August 1, no date has been set yet for the Kuala Lumpur meeting. Dureza’s visit to the MILF camp came three days after Duterte approved the peace roadmap which provides that work on the new proposed Bangsamoro enabling law “will be done simultaneous with the moves to shift to a federal set-up, the latter expected to come later under the planned timeline.” At the press conference in Malacanang last Monday, Misuari’s status as a fugitive was apparently mentioned by a reporter. See spend, page A5

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Local Civil Registry Office NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that KENNETH OLINAN BALANGIAO has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in her SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of KENNETH OLINAN BALANGIAO who was born on NOVEMBER 14, 1994 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are ROMEO G. BALANGIAO and JOVITA L. OLINAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than AUGUST 8, 2016.

A6 NewsInFocus Robinsons acquires Home Plus Depot By Leslie D. Venzon of PNA

Gokongwei-led retailer Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) on Monday acquired a majority stake EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late HILARIA ALLONAR ABARCA, died on November 29, 2006 intestate in Iligan City, Philippines leaving certain real properties situated at Hinaplanon, Iligan City covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-64,332 (a.f.) and more particularly described as follows: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-64,332 (a.f.) “A parcel of land (Lot 1847-E, Psd-10-052900 portion of Lot 1847, Cad 292, Iligan Cadastre) situated at Hinaplanon, Iligan City, containing an area of 315 sq.meters, more or less covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-64,332 (a.f.), is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF SALE, made and entered into by and among; a. BERNARDETTA A. ABARCA, of legal age, Filipino, single; b. VICTORIO A. ABARCA, of legal age, Filipino, married; c. VALINTINO A. ABARCA, of legal age, Filipino, married; d. VIOLITO A. ABARCA, of legal age, Filipino, married; e. VERNA A. ABARCA, of legal age, Filipino, single; f. BIANE A. ABARCA, of legal age, Filipino, married; g. VERONICA A. YANONG, of legal age, Filipino, married and h. heirs of the late VILMO A. ABARCA represented by his wife EVANGELINE L. ABARCA, of legal age, Filipino, married; all residents of Purok 4, Saray, Iligan City. The parties hereto are the sole and only heirs of the decedent, they being the children of said decedent. That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) ONLY, Philippine currency, the aforesaid heirs hereby sell, convey and transfer the above-described properties to spouses, VIDAL M. BADO and TERESITA P. BADO, his heirs and assigns and acknowledged receipt of said amount from the VENDEE. Under notary public of ATTY. DANIEL BAYRO; as per DOC. NO. 217; PAGE NO. 44; BOOK NO. 63; Series of 2011. MDN: JULY 20, 27 & AUG. 3, 2016

in a big box hardware store chain in Mindanao in a bid to strengthen its presence in the builders’ hardware business segment. RRHI, through its subsidiary RHI Builders and Contractors Depot Corp., purchased De Oro Pacific Home Plus Depot with three stores located in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City with combined gross floor area of about 9,400 square meters (sqm). The company also utilizes a 3,000-sqm warehouse in Cagayan do Oro that NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of URBANO JANIA, who died intestate on August 27, 202 in Cagayan de Oro City, consisting of a parcel of land (Lot No. 7684, Cad556-D, Case 30) situated in Vinapor, Carmen, Agusan del Norte covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-11181 containing an area of 18,190 square meters, is the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AND SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE made and entered into by deceased Urbano Jania’s heirs, namely, widow Adelaida C. Jania, Jessica Jania Omictin, Yolecita Jania Asis, Jeanalaine Jania Beljera, Joerame C. Jania, Joel C. Jania, Pedreto C. Jaina, Urbano C. Jania, Jr., Jonrey C. Jania and Bernie C. Jania, dividing, partitioning and adjudicating between/ among themselves above estate in pro indiviso, and, as heirs/vendors, agreeing to sell, transfer, convey and deliver unto vendees Erdan O. Pitogo and Irene C. Pitogo a portion of above-described parcel of land, more particularly described as, a parcel of land (Lot 7684-H, being a porion of Lot 7684, Cad-556-D, Carmen Cadastre) containing an area of 1,335 square meters, for and in consideration of P30,000.00, per Doc. No. 447; Page No. 90; Book No. 56; Series of 2015 of the Notarial Registry of Casiano A. Gamotin, Jr., Notary Public at Cagayan del Oro City. MDN: July 27, Aug. 3 & 10, 2016

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supports the three De Oro Pacific Home Plus Depot stores. “The purchase of De Oro Pacific Home Plus Depot stores demonstrate the bullish stance of Robinsons Retail group in the DIY business which is currently riding to the sustained See ROBINSONS, page A7

By Glenda L. Llanto

Equally important is the good health of all citizenry, young and old alike. The macrobiotic approach is a holistic and natural system for observing good health and long life, according to an article written by Health duo Alternative Medicines. “ Let food be thy medicine and medicine thy food”, is a saying from the ancient Greek philosopher Hippocrates, who also coined the term “macrobiotics”. In Greek, “Makro” means long or

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large, and “bio” means life. A macrobiotic approach to good health begins with food and cooking, including lifestyle and exercise. Daily walks, a grateful state of mind, and meditation for centering oneself are among the practices of the system. Its purpose is to create a state of health that supports rather than prevents a full and vibrant life. Digkilaan Central School (DGK CS) provided a remarkable nutrition package engaging not only schoolchildren but also its teaching

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date: 25 July 2016 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 JILL ARBADO DIMASUAY has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JILL ARBADO DIMASUAY at Carmen, Cotabato and whose parents are Violito S. Dimasuay and Marina F. Arbado. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 10 August 2016. (Sgd) MARY P. MACAYA Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: July 27 & Aug. 3, 2016

staff and parents. Pupils 5-12 years old were dewormed from soil-transmitted helminths (STH) using albendazole 500mg. Regular hand washing, tooth brushing and feeding was made before learners were allowed to take in the chewable tablet. Afterwhich a symposium followed for teaching staff and parents about Healthy Lifestyle focusing on right food preparation against gallstones, cervical cancer and smoking. The resource speaker was Chief Dietician Mae Flor Cabahug from the Mindanao Adventist Center known as Mindanao Sani-

tarium. Table display was also in the row of exhibits for fresh fruits and vegetables including samples of basic food groups. DGK CS management believes the saying that mens sana en corpora sano, a healthy mind in a sound body. With these, every year, the executive committee sees to it that the whole nutrition month activity must cater to the needs of the school populace. Thank you to all stakeholders for paving the way to a successful innovative nutrition month celebration.

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (MCRO)

CCE-018-2016 CFN-019-2016

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Santa Cruz OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

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 LENNON JOY SEPRADO has filed with this office a petition for change of first name from “LEMMON JOY” to “LENNON JOY”, correction of entry in sex from “Female” to “Male” in the Certificate of live birth of LEMMON JOY SEPRADO at MEDINA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are AQUILINO OTBO GUIMARAS and JOCELYN TUAZO SEPRADO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than _________________. (SGD.) MARINA MAQUIDATO-AMONCIO Municipal Civil Registrar

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ROSALITA CANOY-LUENGAS has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “PERPETUA” to “ROSALITA” in her Certificate of Live Birth who was born on June 2, 1957 at Darong, Santa Cruz, Davao and whose parents are EUSTAQUIO CANOY and MAXIMA ARNAIZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 26th day of August 2016. (Sgd) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar MDN : AUG. 3 & 10, 2016

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

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JORGENIE Q. DAULONG has filed with this Office a petition for Correction oif Clerical Error particularly sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JORGENIE QUILICOT DAULONG who was born on 21 July 1980 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Angela Qulicot and Marcelo Daulong. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than August 2016.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JEAN B. SEDICO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “JEANIE” to “JEAN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JEANIE GRABANZA BELDAD who was born on June 22, 1965 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Genoveva M. Grabanza and Leonardo V. Beldad. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than August 2016.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar MDN: July 27 & Aug. 3, 2016

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: COTABATO City/Municipality: CARMEN

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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CCE-2132-2016 JULY 22, 2016

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Notice of Publication RA 10172

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR of RA 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that BUENAVENTURADA ANTIQUESA ABA-A has filed with this office a petition for clerical error correction of entry in the Child’s date of birth from “08.15.1953” to “JULY 14, 1953” the Certificate of Live Birth of BUENAVENTURADA ANTIQUEZA who was born on 08.15.1953 at DAVAO CITY and whose parent are TEODORICO ANTIQUIZA and TECLA ANIT. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than AUGUST 12, 2016.

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R.A. Form No. 10.1 (MCRO) NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Date: 25 JULY 2016

CCE-0058-2016/R.A. 10172 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 ARJAY A. RECAMADAS has filed with this Office, a correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARJAY A. RECAMADAS at Makilala, Cotabato and whose parents are HELEN S. ABELLANA and ARMANDO B. RECAMADAS. Any perso adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than August 19, 2016.

(Sgd) GERSON M. MUDANZA II (Signature over printed name of the C/MCR) MDN: July 27 & Aug. 3, 2016

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 ASTHER LOZANO-ALDERITE has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” and change of first name from “VICTOR ASTHER” to “ASTHER” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ASTHER OSING LOZANO at Matutungan, Santa Cruz Davao and whose parents are VICTOR LOZANO and MINDA OSING. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 22nd day of August 2016. (Sgd) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: July 27 & Aug. 3, 2016

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Drugs... from page A1

The PDEA in Region 10 had already sent last week to the BOC-CDO two of its K9 Teams, made of up the trained dogs and their handlers, and searched through seized shipments that arrived at the DEA. The mission of the BOCCDO Team, conceptualized by former Customs Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Group (IG) Jessie Dellosa and implemented by BOC District Collector Ruby Claudia Alameda, is in line with the Duterte administration’s declaration of war against the proliferation of illegal drugs in the country. The BOC-CDO team said that they have already begun establishing closer coordination with the PDEA, through its Regional Director Adrianne Alvarino. “We are very grateful to the PDEA who has been fully supportive of our antidrug campaign,” said BOCCDO Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) officer-in-charge Alvin Y. Enciso. Under their joint antidrug campaign, personnel from both the BOC-CDO team and PDEA would inspect the imported goods that arrive at the Designated Examination Area (DEA), especially those that came from “high risk” countries or places known as sources/ manufacturers of these contraband goods. In line with the directive given by Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon, the BOC-CDO team would continuously hold random checks of containers to make sure that no imported illegal drugs or its precursor were able to enter the country. “We are also working out an information sharing system with the intelligence and enforcement offices through the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA). Hopefully, this will help us pinpoint the location of shipments that might be carrying illegal drugs,” he added. Aside from PDEA, Enciso said they are also planning to form alliances with other government agencies to further beef up the campaign against illegal drugs such as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Bukidnon... from page A1

to turn over the “drug personalities” from Bukidnon to the NBI for processing and profiling. “I believed that the NBI has the capability to conduct an accurate profiling and drug examination of the person(s) involved,” Zubiri said. After the NBI submitted its findings, the provincial government would determine the amount of financial assistance to be extended to the individual, he said.

Zubiri said that the provincial government and local authorities of Bukidnon would supervise the “Tokhang” beneficiaries in the management of the livelihood program to make sure that the individual would no longer engage in illegal drug activities. (PNA)

Peace... from page A1

violence on the ground, restore peace in the communities and provide enabling environment conducive to the resumption of the peace talks” and called on the NDF and its forces “to respond accordingly.” Filipinos killing Filipinos for nearly half a century of conflict is “always a despicable thought to me but I hope that we can proceed with the talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines,” he said. He also said he would spend “about 10 days after tomorrow” to firm up the framework on convergence of the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the 1996 Final Peace Agreement (FPA) with the Moro National Liberation Front (MILF). In a press conference after the mass oath-taking, Duterte said he would not comment on the claims by the NDF that they were going to declare their unilateral ceasefire at 8 p.m. last Saturday, or three hours after Duterte’s deadline. “Hindi ko papatulan iyan eh. I am not an ideological poltergeist. I am the President talking properly to you to have peace in this land,” Duterte said, adding, “hindi naman ako insecure. Eh syempre, I got 16 million, a margin of (6) million plus. Eh sila hindi nga sila makahawak ng isang barangay” (they can’t even control one barangay), Duterte said. But Duterte said he “cannot stop talking about peace.”

Rehab... from page A1

The rehab program, which officially started on August 2, will be conducted simultaneously in 23 clusters comprising the urban, rural and coastal barangays under Guingona’s Magpakabana Gingoognons Alang sa Kabag-ohan (MGK program). She said the program is a joint undertaking of the Gingoog City Police Station under Chief Insp. Esperidion Biado III and the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (Badac). “With a great hope that our drug addicts whom we humanly called ‘participants’ would no longer go back to their previous dangerous vice, this administration has been considering the importance of human existence by providing a temporary barangay-based rehabilitation of those who decided to surrender,” said Guingona. Definitely, the mjayors said, change has come to those who want to be

rehabilitated for brighter tomorrow while our local government has start linking with other national government agencies (NGAs) and nongovernment organizations (NGOs) to build an equipped rehabilitation center to address long-term solutions for drug dependents. “In response to the mandate of 1987 Philippine Constitution, our LGU shall promote the quality of life of the people, shall pursue undertakings to improve public morals, and shall maintain peace and order,” said Guingona as she explained the concept of the “MGK program.” She said: “We are sharing similar vision in combatting against illegal drug trade with the present national government of President Rodrigo Duterte, our MGK’s concerted efforts are now fortifying with our unitive campaign against the proliferation of the menace of dangerous substances which tempt our people residing around city’s 79 barangays.” On one hand, Biado lauded the mayor’s political will that turns men and women in uniform more inspired and committed to implement the localized and one-of-a-kind barangay-based rehabilitation program. “The act of relinquishing participants’ old life is a best signal that our city has partially won the fight against illegal drugs. We should not allow an evil doing to triumph. What we need is our city-wide undertakings against this challenge,” remarked Insp. Ismael Virgil Gundaya. The mayor’s office heads the MGK program with PNP as overseer, Army for daily physical regimen, BADAC for close implementation, health personnel for psychoemotional reconditioning, religious groups like Gingoog Evangelical Pastors Association (GEPA) and Gingoog Movement Against Immorality and Drug Addiction (GMAIDA) for values formation and spiritual enhancement, business and private entities like Rotary Club for financial assistance, nutrition workers for checking attendance, tanods for order, and community in general for uplifting support.

Jail...

from page A1

South Cotabato Gov. Daisy Avance Fuentes told DXOM-AM Radyo Bida Koronadal. The South Cotabato Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center is overcrowded. The center located in Koronadal City was designed to host 400 inmates but to date, it has a population of 1,127 detainees, about 80 percent of them were jailed for involvement in illegal drug activities. Earlier, a local court issued an order calling off additional inmates at the provincial jail.

Supt. Barney Condes, Koronadal City police director, is now worried where to place persons arrested in the intensified campaign against illegal drugs. Condes is set to meet with South Cotabato police director Senior Supt. Franklin Alvero to find ways where to place the detainees. One of the options is to transfer individuals now detained at police station lock-up cell to the facilities of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology. South Cotabato has only two detention facilities - the provincial jail and the municipal jail in Tupi, South Cotabato. South Cotabato OIC Provincial Jail Warden Juan Lanzaderas said currently the inmates have constructed makeshift beds made of bamboo to be used by inmates who could not be accommodated inside detention cells. However, Lanzaderas said the situation can be considered a security nightmare as this is vulnerable to attempts of some inmates to escape. (PNA)

Women... from page A1

said rehabilitation center. The center will be for women drug dependents. The present drug treatment and rehabilitation center located at Brgy. Anomar in Surigao City can only accommodate 80 to 100 drug dependents, Campos said. At present there are about 23,000 drug dependent surrenderees recorded in Caraga region according to Campos. (PNA)

Rebels... from page A2

for their security) personally yielded at the headquarters of the 26th Infantry Ever Onward Battalion bringing along with them the following firearms, one (1) Cal .30 M1 Garand rifle and one (1) KG 9. The former rebels are now being processed for enrollment to the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP). They are likely to receive immediate assistance and other benefits from the said program The commanding officer of 26th Infantry Battalion, urged other rebels in the communist movement to surrender and abandon armed struggle and become productive members of the mainstream society. He also added that through the convergence of all stakeholders in the province, just and lasting peace can be attained.

Spend... from page A5

Duterte replied “I’m talking to Sison, he’s a fugitive.” Sison is Jose Ma. Sison, founding chair of the Communist Party of the Philippines and chief political consultant of the National Democratic Front (NDF). He said Misuari and Sison “are waging rebellions…. ideology-driven”

and that their “redeeming factor” is “you rebel because you want a better set-up or a better life for the people.” “But all of these guys will have my… I’ll consider an amnesty kung magkausap tayo at (if we talk and) we can agree to a peaceful co-existence. I will accommodate them,” Duterte said. He said he asked the military and the police “you might want to consider just for a day makalabas lang sila” (that they be given a pass). He plans to tell Misuari, “Nur, once the talk starts, I’ll give everybody a safe conduct pass.” Duterte said he told the military and police: “you will just have to navigate the way as it (has) been done, in a process of negotiation everywhere. When you talk to the rebels, you have to give them a safe conduct pass or at least a sense of security to face you and talk about what’s bugging the country.” But Duterte’s peace adviser, Dureza told Malacanang reporters on July 19, a day after the peace roadmap was approved, that the Duterte administration will officially deal with Misuari only when the effects of the warrants of arrest he is facing are suspended. Dureza, however, emphasized that their communication lines with Misuari are open, and that in fact, Duterte phoned his friend Misuari the night before. Warrants of arrest had been issued against Misuari and 59 others for rebellion and violation of Republic Act 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide and other Crimes against Humanity following the September 2013 stand-off in Zamboanga City between his followers and government troops that left 104 persons dead, 192 injured and 110,000 of its 807,000 population displaced. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

Robinsons... from page A6

strong growth of the construction sector driven by the huge backlog in residential housing,” RRHI said. It did not disclose the purchase amount but it noted that the acquisition would add to Robinsons Retail’s big box hardware store portfolio. In July 2014, RRHI acquired RHI Builders and Contractors Depot Corp., owner and operator of AM Builders Home Depot, which has been renamed to Robinsons Builders, a 17 big box hardware store chain based in the Visayas region. As of end June 2016, RRHI also operated 153 mall-based DIY hardware stores: 132 Handyman Do It Best stores, 19 True Value stores and two True Home by True Value stores. A report culled from the Philippine News Agency

First day of 911 ‘generally successful,’ says DILG

Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno on Tuesday said the first day of operation of the new national emergency hotline 911 was ‘generally successful’ despite the huge number of prank callers. “Judging from the huge volume of calls received by 911 for the first 24 hours of operation, we can say that the public is now aware that help is within reach through 911. We definitely had a good start,” Sueno said. The first 911 call received by the ‘national 911 center’ came in at 12:06 a.m. from Antipolo City requesting for an ambulance service. On Monday, over 33,000 calls were received by the 911 operation center, which is almost a 1,000-percent increase from the 3,500 daily average of calls received by the previous 117 hotline center. From a meager 15-seater call center emergency hotline operation, the 911 operation center has doubled its capacity to a 30-seat nationwide disaster hotline center. The DILG Secretar y reiterated his earlier appeal to the public to stop testing 911 because in every attempt to dial the number without the real intention to seek emergency assistance, one or more lives are put to risk. “Anyone who dials 911 will be accepted and registered in the 911 system, however, due to increased volume in calls, particularly prank calls, we were not able to respond accordingly to such emergencies because our system has been clogged,” he pointed out. Meanwhile, DILG Undersecretary Jesus Hinlo, Jr. said the Department has already submitted a draft Executive Order to be reviewed by the DILG Secretary for the Office of the President. In the draft EO, Hinlo suggested that a sanction should be imposed against prank callers as an attempt to discourage future hoax callers that will play with the emergency hotline. The draft EO originally seeks to amend the existing Executive Order No. 226 which allowed the operation of the old emergency hotline 117 under the administration of Patrol 117 Commission. (Sammy F. Martin/PNA)

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