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Saudi hiring nurses
THE K ing d om of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is need of female nurses, according to the Philippine Overseas and Employment Administration (POEA) Regional Extension Unit-10. In an advisory issued t o d a y, t h e P O E A -10 announced a government to government hiring of 1,000 female nurses with a basic salary of SR 4,080 for the KSA Ministry of Health. Qualifications include BS Nursing graduates or with Masteral Degree, minimum of four years’ experience for BSN graduates or two years’ experience for those with Masteral degree, and not more than 40 years old.
Pag-IBIG profiling
PAG-IBIG Fund members who have already complied with the Online Membership R e g i s t r a t i o n v i a w w w. p a g i b i g f u n d .g ov. p h b u t had inadvertently encoded erroneous information on their personal data may now request for the editing or updating of their personal profile by accomplishing the Members Change of Information Form (MCIF). The MCIF is a downloadable form which must be signed by both the member and the Employer or the duly authorized signatory of the Head of Office (if applicable), to attest the change of information made by the said employee. Furthermore, Ferdinand Saniel, Department Manager III of Pag-IBIG Cagayan de Oro Branch, said that PagIBIG Fund members who wish to update their Civil Status and/or beneficiaries may also request for the editing or updating of their personal information by submitting a duly accomplished MCIF and a photocopy of his/her Marriage Contract and/or the Birth Certificate of his/her beneficiaries (i.e., children). In cases where photocopies of the said documents are submitted, the original copy must be presented, for authentication.
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Solution to the power problem in Mindanao is still elusive.
By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN, Regional Editor
MPMC urges okay of ILP By BONG FABE, Associate Editor
THE government-formed Mindanao Power Monitoring Com m it tee (MPMC) yesterday asked for t he i m med iate approva l of its petition for new rules governing the Interruptible Loan Program (ILP) in an effort to bridge the current
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Agusan power coop to buy gensets SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur—The local electric cooperative here has opted to secure a soft loan from the National Electrification Administration to acquire diesel generating sets that will help address the prevailing four-hour daily rotating outages in the province. But member-consumers of Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative (ASELCO) will have to bear the brunt of some P2 per
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The Mindanao Coalition of Power C onsu mers yesterday called on local government units, organized b u s i n e s s a n d p e o p l e ’s organizations to take up the cudgels for consumers who would have no choice but to pay higher power
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Power group seeks alternative solution HILE several electric cooperatives in Mindanao have a l re ady ex pre sse d eagerness to secure a loan to buy their own modular generator sets as a stopgap measure to avert the worsening power shor tage, a coa lition group is urging the government to look for alternative solutions that would not push Mindanao consumers further down.
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kilowatt hour increase of their monthly electricity bills to defray the operating cost of modular generating sets apart from six percent interest rates yearly from the government loan. Engr. Emannuel Galarse, ASELCO general manager, said the board of directors have decided to take the third option of acquiring the NEA soft loan offered by coop/PAGE 8
Search for PH’s most outstanding farmers launched By CHRISTINE H. CABIASA Chief of Reporter
T H E Ju n i o r C h a m b e r International Philippines and Universal Harvester Incorporated launched on Monday the search for The Outstanding Farmers of the Philippines Award of 2013 at Pearlmont Hotel here. TOFARM recognizes the resiliency, ingenuity, and the strength of the hard working Filipino farmers and anchors in promoting farming in t he yout h sec tor i n a l l regions. It also fosters steady increase of youth venturing in the agriculture sector and invigorates investment and scientific advancement to achieve sustainable food supply. According to Ms. Milagros Ong-How, UHI Executive Vice-President, Filipino farmers shou ld be given attention because they are the backbone of the country’s economy. With this program, the farmers are acknowledged a nd [at t he sa me t ime] enc ou r a ge d to help i n the enhancement of new agricultural technology such as the use of organic and inorganic farming and for them to share with their fellow farmers, Ms. Ong-How said. farmers/PAGE 5
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power supply gap in the island. The Mindanao Development Aut hor it y (MinDA), MPMC chair, expects the ILP measure to be able to draw around 100MW of capacity by encouraging urges/PAGE 9
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Caraga Region records higher labor force participation rate By ROBERT E. ROPEROS, Contributor
PASSENGERS’ BILL OF RIGHTS. The new joint administrative order executed by the Department of Transportation and Communication and the Department of Trade and Industry (DOTC-DTI) seeks to provide air travellers a fair deal.
Travellers to get fair deal with ‘Air Passengers Bill of Rights’ By RUTCHIE C. AGUHOB, Contributor
OZAMIZ City -- Air passengers can now get a fair deal from the carriers during delay of flight schedules and flight cancellations, as spelled out in the “Air Passengers’ Bill of Rights.” For example, if already at the airport at the time of the announcement of the f light cancellation, a passenger have the right to demand from the carrier, suf f icient refreshments, meals or snacks consisting of at least a bottle of water and sandwich, or breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a voucher for the same, as the case may be. The passenger shall also have the right to demand
for a hotel accommodation, conveniently accessible from the airport, transportation from t he airport to t he hotel, free phone calls, text or emails and first aid, if necessary. Likewise, in case the air carrier cancels the f light because of force “majeure” or unforeseen circumstances, s a fe t y a nd /or s e c u r it y reasons, as certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP),
a passenger shall have the right to be reimbursed for the full value of the fare. The above conditions are only some of the rights of air passengers and carrier obligations enumerated under the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 1, s. of 2012, of the Department of Tr a n s p or t at ion a nd Communication and the Department of Trade and Industry (DOTC-DTI) or the “Air Passenger’s Bill of Rights,” which is based on two laws: RA 776, known as the Civil Aeronautics Act of the Philippines, with DOTC through the Civil Deal/PAGE 10
BUTUAN City – Cagara r e g i o n ’s l a b o r f o r c e participation rate remained high with 65.7 percent posted for the year 2010-2011, the Nationa l Economic and Development Aut horit y (NEDA) said. Du r i ng t he Sec tora l Technical Working Group Meeting on Mainstreaming Labor and Employment in the Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2011-2016 Revision and Enhancing the Results Matrices held in one of the local establishments here, Melanie Maur of NEDACaraga said in comparing the
key labor and employment indicators in 2010 and 2011 in the region, the labor force participation rate has increased from 65.38 percent to 65.73 percent. Maur also said the region’s employment rate has also increased from 93.50 percent to 94.03 percent. In terms of unemployment rate in the region, Maur said the region’s data has decreased from 6.48 percent in 2010 to 5.98 percent in 2011. However, the off icial said the underemployment rate of Caraga has increased from 22.23 percent to 26.00
percent. Maur further explained Caraga Region has achieved moderate accomplishment with respect to employment creation, where laborers and unskilled workers comprise a big chunk of the total labor force. She also said number of jobs created did not grow fast enough and there is still high level of underemployment in the region. With these developments, Maur said the challenges that the region in particular, and the country in general is Records/PAGE 8
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ne news item in the States grabbed my attention and Traces recently and pushed me to the By Fr. Roy Cimagala edge of disbelief. It claimed that there are now 110 million cases of sexually transmitted infections in the US. With 313 million population, that statistics is indeed high, though the report clarified that an individual can have multiple incidences. W hat is even more horrifying is that 50% of the new cases come from the 15-24 age bracket. I’ve read somewhere before that in many American schools, the practice and even the culture of hook-up, casual relations, the so-called flings and onenight stands, have become prevalent. The news should come as no surprise then. This is not to mention that in that country as in many others, the cases of infidelity and promiscuity continue to grow, sustained by a thriving if devouring sex industry and a legal system that is reinforcing rather than restraining this drift. Take the case of the so-called gay or same-sex marriages, now the hot issue in the States. The proponents are cleverly packaging their position as asking simply for marriage equality before the law if only to claim some rights and benefits for married couples. Their main argument is that marriage need not be between one man and one woman, since marriage need not be meant for procreation. Otherwise, according to them, many marriages of couples who have no children due to old age and other causes should not be considered as marriages. That’s indeed a strange argument because the very nature and main purpose of marriage is for procreation even if no children would result from it. It can have many other secondary purposes, but its main and irrenunciable purpose is procreation. Obviously, marriage should be driven by love in the first place. If the marriage equality trick is followed, then it would not be an exaggeration that in the near future, marriage cimagala/PAGE 9
Do the right thing
f all the jobs in news and journalism, being a war correspondent is the most dangerous. Some reporters are captured as prisoners, some escape, and some die. Young 25-year-old Leonard Spencer was a reporter for the London Morning Post. His assignment was the Boer War in South Africa. Leonard was riding a train to the frontlines of battle when suddenly there was a violent crash. The Boer army had ambushed and attacked this British train. During the shooting, Leonard jumped out into all the bullets and exploding shells to help clear the train tracks. In fact, after the train pulled out of this trap, with many British soldiers saved, the one man who was left behind to face the enemy alone was this young newspaper reporter. He was captured and put into the Pretoria prison, which was world famous for its high security and few escapes. Amazingly, young Leonard escaped this famous prison. Yet he still had 300 miles of enemy territory to survive and find his way through to freedom. He walked alone for many days and nights, continually dodging enemy soldiers. Tired, hungry and thirsty, he finally reached a mining town and knocked on the door of the only British person living there. Leonard was then smuggled onto a train to the British consul and safety.
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needing to find ways to fend for By Adonis Agcopra yourself, before falling flat on your face with the grim truth of zero active income. As you move forward to success, are you amassing sizable wealth? How do you intend to leave it as a legacy to your heirs? Perhaps it would be appropriate to plan your estate as well. As time takes its toll and whether you like it or not, these financial needs unwaveringly arrive. The kids grow up and you do age older, steadily with every passing year. By the laws of nature, it is but unavoidable – your mind and body deteriorates in function through time. These are stark realities, which in due time you’ll have to confront face to face. The big question is: “Are you financially prepared?” Robert Schuller once said, “Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation.” Be spectacular. Be prepared! It’s never too late to act now! ---- (Dr. Adonis Agcopra, MBA, CIS, RFC® is with the IARFC and is portfolio director of AFIC Meridian Consultants. URL: www. aficfinancialconsultants.com. Email: aficfinancialconsultants@ outlook.com.)
BSP vindicated
he Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas was vindicated in a decision recently issued by the Court of Appeals (CA), which effectively denied the petition by Banco Filipino investors to reopen the beleaguered bank. “Unless the Banco Filipino can specify its independent and strong financial commitment to address its present predicament, we do not see any cogent reason to sustain its sought rehabilitation, much less its re-opening, at this time,” the CA said in a decision promulgated on November 21, 2012. The appellate court reversed its earlier judgment issued in January, 2012, which had granted the petition of Banco Filipino Savings and Mortgage Bank stockholders. Banco Filipino had asked the court to prevent the Bangko Sentral, its Monetary Board (MB), and the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) from enforcing and implementing MB Resolution No. 372-A, which closed the bank for insolvency in early 2011. Citing grave abuse of discretion, the January, 2012, judgment also ordered the BSP and the Monetary Board to reopen Banco Filipino and allow it to operate with a “viable rehabilitation plan, in order to ensure fast and immediate recovery of the bank from the ill-effects of the illegal closure.” However, in its most recent decision, the appellate court stressed that the Bangko Sentral “is the central monetary authority of the Government which has the statutory duty to supervise the operations of banks and to exercise regulatory powers thereon.” The CA also pointed out that consistent with the BSP-MB’s findings on Banco Filipino’s insolvency, the PDIC likewise discovered that while Banco Filipino’s assets amounted to around P11.77 billion, its liabilities amounted to around P23.02 billion as of its closure date. The appellate court further explained that the BSP, the MB, and the PDIC “have merely exercised their legal and statutory duties as expressly granted to them by law.” “Considering all the foregoing, we all the more disagree with this Court’s earlier finding of grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any
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You know what’s really By Jhan Tiafau Hurst amazing? Leonard Spencer is not remembered for his bravery in the South African Boer War. You see, this young journalist who saved a train of British soldiers and escaped the enemy against nearly impossible odds, continued to do the impossible the rest of his life. We know him as Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, England’s brave leader and Prime Minister who helped save Europe and the world from Adolf Hitler’s evil rule. You see, our life and character starts right now. If we don’t choose to do the right thing now, we definitely won’t choose to do it later when there’s more risk. And Jesus is the one who can give you the willpower you need to start changing now. Then you’ll start doing the right thing, no matter what it costs you. So won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you for not always choosing to live His right way? Then ask Him to take charge of your character everyday, for the rest of your life? Just Think a Minute...
What is your financial life stage?
uccess is goals and all else is commentary. – Brian Tracy Have you ever pondered where you are right now in your financial life? What have you done so far? What are the hard financial goals that you need to address now and in the future? Ask yourself where do you want to be financially in five years? In ten years? Close your eyes, project yourself into the future, and picture out an ideal image of yourself. Then open your eyes and go back into the present and think of what you should be doing now and in the next few months and years to make that future vision of yours a reality. This is “backfrom-the-future” thinking. Every single individual goes through the different stages of life. And as we go though these stages, it pays to realize that each one has its own unique financial concerns. After hurdling through college and landing a job of your own, some level of independence begins. When your parents cease giving you obligatory financial support, the world then expects you to begin working for your keep. But when time comes that you have a family of your own, more goals kick in and some priorities may change! More mouths to feed mean new expenses vying for the same hardearned peso. And you continue on hoping that more and more of that peso will come. Yet, the same mouths you feed will eventually find the necessities of education – and this means more and more costs to shoulder. And towards the end when your nestlings have started to fly with wings of their own, you soon realize that your own productivity isn’t everlasting. Somehow you do wake up,
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of the respondents BSP, the By Ignacio Bunye Monetary Board, and the PDIC,” the CA declared in the decision penned by Associate Justice Noel G. Tijam, and concurred in by Associate Justice Ramon A. Cruz and Associate Justice Eduardo B. Peralta, Jr. The CA also mentioned the Banco Filipino’s lack of a financial plan should it be given the chance to resume its business. “This Court found particularly disturbing the Banco Filipino’s admission that even if respondents BSP-MB gave Banco Filipino the sought emergency loan, such amount will just be exhausted in a matter of days in view of the deposits which the bank currently services for its depositors,” the appellate court said. It added, “Sadly, this only confirms that Banco Filipino can no longer independently resume its business with safety to its creditors, depositors and the general public and/or that it can operate without incurring losses.” The CA also pointed out that in the absence of any commitment from the stockholders themselves to help rebuild the bank, the sought rehabilitation of Banco Filipino “would utterly rely only on public funds through loan grants from the BSP.” “This would be tantamount to a Government dole-out at the expense of public funds with no definite guarantee of return,” the court stressed. The CA likewise pointed out that the BSP, as the “lender of last resort which aims to promote and preserve monetary stability and the convertibility of the national currency, can only extend loans and advances to banking institutions for liquidity purposes.” “Absent any sure safeguard, it should not gamble public funds and thereby compromise the Nation’s monetary stability,” the appellate court emphasized in its decision.
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‘Key to businessfuture-proofing’ The years leading to 2025 will be a most turbulent time, but Philippine manufacturers and exporters can surviveeven t hrive-during t his precarious period if they are willing to innovate, says an official at an institute that trains and develops corporate executives and business leaders. Amor Curaming, of First Pacific Leadership Academy, said the future will be a world of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. There is no going back to the relatively simpler and easier living of today, she said, because the landscape of the future will keep changing as the years pass. This modern world will be formidable-but loaded with opportunities, said Cu r a m i n g , w ho s p ok e recently before members of the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) on how to
future-proof their businesses. “ T he biggest da nger is not being prepared,” she stressed. Preparation will entail countering the unpredictability of the future with vision, understanding, clarity, and agility. Curaming discussed two emerging developments that producers and exporters need to be aware of and prepare for over the next ten years or so. One is the rise of the “digital natives”, people who were 16 years old or less in 2012 whose affinity with modern technology is effortless, almost instinctive, she said. Successful entrepreneurs will be those that can keep pace with technologica l developments and meet the needs of these digital natives, who will become the clients and employers of tomorrow. S he a d d e d t h at t he concept of “well-being”
will not be restricted to the physical aspect only, but will encompass spiritual wellbeing, career well-being, financial well-being, social well-being, and community well-being as well. This desire for wellness, she sa id , w i l l open up challenges and opportunities in various industries, such as fashion, cosmetics, health care, securit y, f inancia l services, building supplies, consumer electronics, food and supplements, retail, and information. The best way for bu s i n e s s e s t o pr e p a r e for t hese developments is t h roug h i n novat ion, which Curaming defined as a process that “combines discovering an opportunity, blueprinting an idea to seize that opportunity, and implementing that idea to achieve results.” In fashion, for instance, s c ie nt i s t s fore c a s t t he
growing popularity of clothes grown from bacteria and the invention of waterless washing machines to cope with water shortages as well as the creation of “mart” clothes that can monitor the wearer’s health and wellbeing. In the furniture industry, trends will move toward space-saving pieces to cope with dwindling living spaces and toward “eco-making”, where manufacturer and client collaborate in designing furniture through computerized imaging and matching that allows the customer to tailor-fit colors, fabrics, and textures to his taste. The external waves of change cannot be stopped, Curaming said, and local businesses will do well to consider this when they are making their plans for the next 10 years. (PHILEXPORT News and Features)
Farmers...
Pilipino, they have to be empowered at kailangan nating intindihin ang kanilang mga concerns, and they really help in growing the market. Ang mga magsasaka kasi natin maraming potentials, golden potentials and opportunities,” How said. TOFARM award caters not only to the farmers (rice, corn, coconut, sugarcane, high value crops, and organic) but also the fisherfolk (culture and capture), livestock (large and small animals), agrientrepreneur (private, businessman,
and trader), young farmers (18-40 years old), agriculture innovator (educator, inventor, and public employees), urban farmers (whose farm must be located in the cities only), agriculture cooperatives (exclusive to cooperatives only), family farmer (family, relatives, and farm community), local government units (programs, projects, and LGU-operated facilities), agriculture-initiatives (private organization, NGOs, and institutions), and People’s Choice (online poll).
Nominees will be evaluated and judged according to the JCI creed and must have demonstrated an exceptional dedication and diligence in their work of life, in the field of agriculture that has meaningful (tangible or intangible) contributions to their community, the agriculture industry, as well as to the country. So far, only one from Mindanao, Mr. Renante Inocando from Cabanglasan, Bukidnon, won as first runner up in last year’s awards.
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To uplift the agriculture sector, TOFARM also promotes best farming practices, techniques, and technology. With it, TOFARM will be able to raise funds to support capacity building and laboratory facilities for the farmers and will initiate projects through advocacy and support to food supply conservation and patronage in Filipino produce. “I believe sa mga magsasakang
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A show of courage, devotion, loyalty amid turbulent times THERE have been many outstanding employees during Manulife’s more than 105-year history in the Philippines. But perhaps none were more exceptional when it came to company devotion and loyalty than Manulife’s own “heroes,” individuals who displayed exemplary courage despite adversity during the Second World War. Paquita Gonzalez and Ernesto Perlas were both employees of Manulife’s Philippine Branch during the Japanese occupation of t he c ou nt r y. T h at time, it meant instant death for anyone found keeping documents, cash or vouchers coming from foreign companies, as these were to be confiscated by the Japanese occupying forces. But Paquita and Ernesto were unperturbed as both risked their lives to help protect the company’s customer records a nd funds. W hen t he Japa nese invaded the Philippines back in 1941 and occupied the country for almost four years, Dr. Edward Hall, then Manager for Ma nu l i fe’s Ph i l ippi ne Branch, knew that normal business operations had to
come to an end. They had to clear out in a hurry and hide the company’s records and money as discreetly as possible. Ernesto was the one tasked to take care of the money and other negotiable securities. In an instant, he took it all from the office safe and hid it in his home. On the other hand, Paquita found herself as the steward of all the branch records, accounts and bank papers, which she hid as well in her home for proper safekeeping. There were many nervewracking instances for the two when trying to keep the company’s cash and important documents away from the prying eyes of the occupying Japanese forces. In meeting with Dr. Hall to facilitate transactions, both had their own share of close calls with the Japanese in their efforts to try and keep the company documents and funds intact. On one particular day, Ernesto hurriedly jumped on h is bic ycle w it h a fresh supply of cash and vouchers, and started off to meet Paquita. While he was on his way, he suddenly saw 12 Filipinos lying on the grass, hands and feet bound and tied. amid/PAGE 10
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April 8, 2013 H.E. PRESIDENT BENIGNO S. AQUINO III President of the Republic of the Philippines Malacañang, Manila Dear President Aquino, We wish to reiterate our appeal to you expressed in a Joint Resolution and personally handed to you last February 26, 2013 during your visit to the Laguindingan Airport: REQUESTING FOR THE DEFERMENT OF THE PLANNED 30 APRIL 2013 OPERATION OF THE LAGUINDINGAN AIRPORT PENDING COMMISSIONING OF ITS AIR NAVIGATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FACILITIES (ANSSF) and in a separate Oro Chamber Resolution: STRONGLY OPPOSING THE PREMATURE OPERATION OF THE LAGUINDINGAN AIRPORT PENDING COMPLETION OF THE ELECTRONIC LANDING FACILITIES pouched last January 18. In a meeting of the RDC X Special Committee on the Laguindingan Airport Development Project last March 15, 2013, we were informed that the planned opening of the Laguindingan Airport will push through on April 30, 2013, the main reason being that the installed facilities’ one-year warranty will start countdown upon the official turn-over by the contractor, HANJIN, to the Philippine government on April 15. ON HANJIN’S TURNOVER OF ITS CIVIL WORKS AND WARRANTY On the matter of the warranty, we implore you to help us extend the warranty period to the date wherein the Laguindingan Airport has already completed the installation and testing of the air navigational facilities as HANJIN’s works actually interfaces with the completion of the ANSSF such as the duct banks, and the testing and commissioning of equipment installed in all buildings. A year of extended warranty will coincide with the total operation, at full capacity, of the airport thus ensuring public safety and efficient ground operations. ON DECONGESTING NAIA TERMINAL 2 AND 3 We also highly support the move to effectively manage traffic at the NAIA Terminal 2 and 3. Hence, we recommend locating the Sangley military base temporarily at the Laguindingan Airport so as not to adversely affect the Lumbia airport’s operation. For one, our air force pilots are trained to do flight maneuvers and can very well fly aircrafts using VFR more than their commercial counterparts. In view thereof, we would like to reiterate the stand of the private sector and the civil society in Cagayan de Oro City and Region X, especially the 32 organizations who signed the joint resolution, of our opposition and strong reservations to the premature opening of the Laguindingan Airport on April 30, 2013 or to any date thereof without the prior installation of the needed air navigational facilities to:
1) Ensure public safety; 2) Avert millions of pesos of losses to businesses who are now enjoying the increased traffic, cargo volume and flight frequencies to and from Cagayan de Oro; 3) Strengthen the infrastructure readiness of the airport by constructing four-lane roads and other required facilities; and 4) Boost the Laguindingan Airport complex operational efficiency and optimal utilization through the award of its O&M to the private sector under the PPP as enunciated by your administration.
Interestingly, the airport requires at least 4MW of power to run the necessary airport facilities, which include, among others, elevators, escalators, air conditioning units, automated weighing scale and conveyors, baggage carousel and CCTV cameras. The current power supply available for the airport’s operations is only 2MW, which can only cover 50% of the actual power needs of the airport. Knowing the full implications of our letter and trusting that you will listen to us, your Bosses as you have stated so often, we appeal to you, Mr. President, as our country’s Head of State and Chief Executive, to listen to the sentiments of the various stakeholders in Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao Region whose lives will be adversely affected once the Laguindingan Airport will be allowed to operate under the aforementioned conditions. In view of this, we are appealing to His Excellency to direct the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to reschedule the opening of the said airport tentatively on the second quarter of 2014 when the ANSSF project is expected to be completed, tested and commissioned. Thank you for listening to us! Very truly yours.
Supported by: A. Brown Company, Inc. Cagayan de Oro ICT Council Cagayan de Oro Travel and Tours East Urban All Ladies Rotary Club Rotary Club of West CdeO Konsumanteng Kagay-anon Inc. Rotary Club Kalayaan-Cagayan de Oro
Bukidnon Chamber of Commerce Cagayan de Oro Lenders’ Association Communications Link for Emergency Assistance Network (CLEAN) Metalworking Association of the Philippines - Northern Mindanao Chapter Xavier Estates Homeowners’ Association Pueblo de Oro Township Homeowners’ Associations
Cagayan de Oro Bankers’ Association Cagayan de Oro Mother Rotary Club PhilExport 10A Pueblo de Oro Corp. Rotary Club of South Cagayan de Oro Xavier University
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Fr. D’Ambra: In service to Muslims and Christians M A N Y people in t he Philippines and other parts of world k now t hat t he Silsilah Dialogue Movement promotes the spirituality of life-in-dia log ue as a foundation of the Culture of Dialogue, path to peace. This spirtuality has inspired many Muslims and Christians to build friendship and work together for the common good. Fr. Sebastiano D’Ambra of the PIME community has been in the Philippines for some 35 years. Most of these years have been spent in the mission of promoting Muslim- Christian dialogue. When he was still in the mission station of Siocon where he served soon after arriving in the Philippines he gained the friendship of the Muslims there such that the MNLF trusted him enough to make him their negotiator with the GRP military forces in the area. Gaining the trust of the Muslims was at best a two-sided coin for then the Christians felt uneasy with him, wondering whether he was on the side of the Muslims. It has to be remembered that there was a shooting war then between the MNLF and the government forces in particular areas of Mindanao and loyalties of the people in those areas were aligned with one or the other. F r. S e b a s t i a n o w a s working for dialogue which at its simplest means being open to and respectful of the
“other”. This is an orientation that is still new to many people even to this day. He is considered a friend among many Christian lay people, the priests and the bishops who by and large appreciate the work he does promoting dialogue between Muslims and Christians. But more than others Fr. Sebastiano knows that the first element to be addressed is the level of trust that Muslims and Christians have for each other. Because of this Muslims on one side and Christians on the other are wary about the motivation of Silsilah and its work. He is known as one who believes and lives the spirit of dialogue, that spirit that says “dialogue starts from God and brings people back to God”. It is this spirit that makes Silsilah a “space” common to both Muslims and Christians and people of other faiths which helps them all to grow spiritually each in his/her own faith and commitment to society so that they move together towards the common good. Fr. Sebastiano knows that being a Catholic priest who has made it his mission to promote understanding b e t we e n Mu s l i m s a nd Christians is no guarantee that he pleases both sides. Some Muslims are wary of the work of Silsilah, in the mistaken belief that Silsilah is out to proselytize and make converts of them to the Christian faith. Christians
on the other hand do not understand t he work of Silsilah, a movement headed by a Catholic priest and perceived to be very friendly to Muslims. This has been found difficult to understand in the context of the history of the Mindanao troubles. But what can I say of some who try to discourage Muslims to be close to Silsilah because the leader is a priest? In my long study of Islam in different schools and universities in Italy, in Egypt and other places I learned that there are friendly messages in the Holy Qur’an about Christians, with a special attention to “priests”. The Holy Qur’an says: “Find those who say, “We are Christians”: because among these are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world, and they are not arrogant” (Surah 5, 85). The understanding of this verse is that Muslims have to be friendly with Christians, especially because among them there are those consecrated to God as the priests. Thus, if the leader of Silsilah is a priest I suppose D’ambra/PAGE 10
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rehabilitation by the Mapalad Power Cor porat ion of t he Alcantara Energy Development Corp. which recently bought back the plant from the Iligan C it y G ove r n me nt a nd i s expected to be operational starting next month. Other measures reiterated by the coalition is petitioning government to immediately start the Balo-i plains f lood control project to allow the capacity of upstream Agus plants to increase by up to 100 MW, within one year or so from start of construction. For the long term, Mr. Tauli said local governments should submit applications to the DOE for the development of small and large hydropower plants, in their respective territories that have been determined to be the least-cost hydropower plants in those areas. “LGU’s should apply for and own the hydropower plants to be constructed in partnership with the private sector to keep the generation rates low because of the lower internal rates of return (IRR) projected by LGUs compared to the private sector,” Mr. Tauli noted. When LGUs undertake the development of hydro plants, the permitting process should take a shorter time to approve compared to the private sector, say one year vs. three or more years. It would take longer, though, to arrange for ODA or other soft loans to finance the projects, he added. Among the hydro projects identified by the coalition are t he 68-MW Tagoloan 2 in Bukidnon, 175-MW Uguiaban on the Cagayan River, Agus 3 (225 MW) in Lanao del Norte, Mainit hydro (25 MW) in Agusan del Norte, Maganoy No. 5 hydro (300 MW) on the Agusan River, Tandik and
other small hydro plants (total of 15 MW) in the Compostela Valley, and the Dapitan small hydro plants (10 MW total) in Zamboanga Norte. There remain many other economica l ly v iable sma l l hydropower plants all over Mindanao, he added. Another option would be for electric cooperatives and LGUs to petition the ERC for higher feed-in tariff rates for solar PV of around PhP 16 per kWh as originally determined by National Renewable Energy Board (NR EB) to be viable during the FIT hearings last year. “There is a potential for 100 MW or more of solar PV plants throughout Mindanao,” Mr. Tauli said. The proposal of the DOE to deploy modular gen-sets will be used to justify the higher FIT for solar PV. The diesel gen-sets will cost PhP 18 per kWh with a rate impact of PhP 4 per kWh compared to solar PV at PhP16 pesos/kWh, which will only have a rate impact of less than five centavos per kWh because of the operation of the FIT mechanism. E a r l i e r, M a k a b a y a n senatorial bet Teddy Casiño hit the DOE in a press statement for “blackmailing” the people of Mindanao into accepting artificially high power rates in order to solve the power crisis. “While we acknowledge t he supply shor tage, what is clear is that the problem was caused by government’s f lawed policy of abandoning the power sector to the hands of private corporations. If only government had rehabilitated the Agus and Pulangui power plants earlier and not wait for the plants to be privatized first, then Mindanao will not be in such a fix,” Mr. Casiño said.
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t he nationa l government’s program to provide soft loans to power cooperatives for modular diesel generators. “There are in fact many things that Mindanao power stakeholders can do in response to the government’s attempt to blackmail Mindanao consumers into accepting diesel-fueled modular gen-sets at a cost of 18 pesos per kilowatt hour,” said David A. Tauli, spokesman of the Mindanao Coalition of Power Consumers. “The A s sociat ion of M i nd a nao Rural Electric Cooperatives (AMRECO), Mindanao LGUs, Chambers of Commerce, and Mindanao NGO’s could initiate the petitions.” The measures listed by Mr. Tauli include the operation of the Iligan Diesel Power Plant (IDPP) under the same terms and conditions as the 2010 power crisis, when it was operated by Napocor/PSALM and only charged consumers for fuel and other consumables; petitioning the government to transfer to Mindanao the three 32-MW power barges in Iloilo, to be operated by NPC-Mindanao to supply power to Mindanao consumers. “These would enable NPCMindanao/PSALM to supply the present shortfall in their contracts with their customers in Mindanao, due to the lack of power from their hydropower plants,” Mr. Tauli said. “The rates for the supply from these emergency sources of power should be the same rates NPCPSALM is now charging, but the Mindanao consumers could pay full-cost recovery rates, which should be around nine pesos per kWh or less.” The IDPP is now undergoing
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Philippines is blessed with beautiful natural wonders of a paradise, from the beautiful landscapes of the mountains to the cool breeze of the coastlines down to the beautiful underwater gardens of the ocean. Spectacular destinations will surely welcome both local and foreign tourists as they go further into the country and into one the richest coastlines and undersea treasures in Northern Mindanao, where they will find different species of fishes, corals and other sea creatures that comprises an extraordinary experience on the people who will witness it. One of the municipalities of Lanao del Norte in Region 10 shall celebrate the wealth of their coastlines, the Municipality of Kauswagan, which is known for its abundance in coastal resources which brings interest to the business sector engaging in food, shell craft and other industries, to come up with an event to showcase their food products, at the same time preserve their marine resources. The Department of Tourism Region 10 is proud to announce one of the biggest environment awareness celebrations in Region 10, the HUGYAW SA KADAGATAN FESTIVAL. The festival is a thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest of the sea. Among the various activities is the Fluvial Parade of Floats with street/ sea dance presentations by each barangay on the rafts. Other activities include slogan and poster making contests, National Downhill Longboarding Competition, Agri-Aqua Fair, among others scheduled between April 16-25, 2013. The festival coincides with the week-long celebration of the Town Fiesta and Foundation Day of Kauswagan, on the 24th day of April. For inquiries, please visit or call the Department of Tourism Region 10 Office, located at the Ground Floor of Pelaez Sports Center, Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City or contact us through (088) 856-4048 / (08822) 723-696 / (08822) 726-394 or call Ms. Minda V. Regis, Provincial Tourism Officer, Lanao del Norte through (063) 341-5467.
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NYC: Temporary setback on RH Law a disservice to youth “REPRODUCTIVE Health Care is and has always been a right. The temporary setback on RH Law implementation is a great disservice to young people.” T he Nat iona l Yout h Commission, as the voice and advocate of the youth, is confident that Reproductive Health Law (R.A. 10354) will still prevail despite the Status Quo Ante (SQA) order of the Supreme Court last March 19. Voting 5-10, the Supreme Court of the Philippines stops the implementation of the RH Law for 120 days through a Status Quo Ante (SQA) order as a verdict to the eight (8) petitions filed by Pro-Life groups. “This temporary setback on RH Law may further affect the country’s efforts to comply with the United Nat ions’ Mi l lenniu m Development Goals. The law was supposed to bring down mortality rate and ultimately bring down levels of poverty in combination with other programs that we have.” says Communications Secretary R ick y Carandang in a n interview with a national daily newspaper. T he Nat iona l Yout h Commission on its Resolution No. 37 series
2011 and Resolution No. 25 series 2012 called for the legislation of a National Polic y on Reproduct ive Hea lt h a nd Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health to address sexual and reproductive health rights and issues of young people. The passage of the RH Law f ina l ly af f irms t he Commission’s efforts and belief to promote reproductive health consciousness among the youth and protect them from elements that would compromise their health and well-being; that this very law is the key to influencing so t hey ca n be more responsible of their actions. To stop its implementation is detrimental to the welfare of the youth. “Every single day that RH Law is not implemented translates to more young people not having access to age-appropriate, culturally
sensitive and evidence-based sexuality and Reproductive Hea lth information and services. Maternal deaths, teen/ch i ld preg na ncies, sexua lly transmitted diseases (STIs) and HIV/ AIDS continue to be on the rise. We are losing time. We are losing lives.” says Undersecretary Leon Flores III, Chairman and CEO of the National Youth Commission. U lt i m at e ly, t he Commission is firm on its stand that the RH Law is a necessity that will help the youth as they face the critical period of growth and development alongside empowerment for the next generation a nd hope of this land to exercise their const it ut iona l r ig ht to reproductive health services that meet the standards of quality care, user-friendly, age-appropriate and culturesensitive. (PR)
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The rice-duck farming method used in the province Zamboanga is not only environment-friendly but also helped in increased yields.
Ducks help ZamboSur surpass rice target By BONG D. FABE, Associate Editor
DUCKS has catapulted the Province of targetted by the DA as one of Zamboanga del Sur to the Top 10 Agri-Pinoy the country’s rice production areas in order to attain rice Rice Achievers Awards in 2012.
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the government to Mindanao electric cooperatives which have been experiencing long hours of daily outages. T he govern ment has offered two other options as an immediate solution to the power crisis in Mindanao which are for electric cooperatives to rent the diesel generating sets at P1.4 million per megawatt per month and for the cooperatives to buy its own generating sets with an estimated cost of P22 million per megawatt. “We find the third option to be ideal for us considering our financial capability,” Galarse said in a press conference yesterday even as he admitted that Mindanao electric cooperatives have considered the solution a literal expression of “ kapit sa patalim (cling to the blade). Since the onset of the energy crisis in Mindanao this year, ASELCO has been incurring an average 10,000 kilowatt power deficiency per month and is expected that this would go up to 13,000 kilowatts this month. G a l a r s e howe ve r s a id the entry of Mapalad Power Corporation as new power d i s t r ibutor wou ld s low ly stabilize the shortage in the following months and would further go down to as slow as 1,400 kilowatts by August this year if the plans to buy the generating sets would push through. ASELCO will vigorously pursue an intensive campaign to appeal to the consumers to volu nta r y u nplug t heir appliances like refrigerators, air-conditioning units and unnecessary lightings during peak hours from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm to cushion the impact of the rotating brown outs. Galarse said they will start
the massive campaign after the May 13 elections but the question of whether consumers would willingly respond to the call remains to be seen. In response to va rious complaints from government offices, ASELCO has distributed the 4.5 daily rotational brown outs into three schedules at 1.5 hours each in the morning, afternoon and evening times. ASELCO has assured that there will be no power outages in the province during the conduct of automated election in May 13 as the Agus-Pulangi Power Plant had reserve water to ensure it can produce maximum available output while asking big companies in the province to stop operation during this day and ASELCO personnel will be on 24/7 red alert.
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facing is to translate potential jobs into actual employment. She also stressed there is a need to improve governance infrastructure to encourage investments, particularly in key industries. The NEDA official further cited t hat ma i nst rea m i ng employ ment generation in sectoral and industry roadmaps must also be made, as well as to facilitate school-to-work transition of young entrants to the labor force, and maximizing productive capacities of large pool of educated unemployed young adults. In ot her developments, Maur presented the region’s probability in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). She said the region is seen to be high in terms of under five and infant mortality rate, halt and begin to revers the incidence of malaria and other diseases, access to safe drinking water, and households with sanitary toilets.
In terms of i mprov ing maternal health, the probability was observed to be medium, whi le in t he aspects of gender equality and women empowerment, elementar y cohort survival and completion rates, and access to reproductive health services, the region was seen to have low probability.
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large establishments all over Mindanao such as malls, factories and packing plants to run their standby generator sets at peak hours to ease up demand in the grid. “If we have just about 50 megawatts made available within t he grid because ma l ls a nd industrial centers opt to use their generator sets, then that capacity would reduce brownout by at east 2 hours,” said Secretary Luwalhati Antonino, MinDA chair, in a post in MinDA’s website. Antonino said the current ILP rate, based on the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) 2010 ILP ruling, which allows only for fuel recovery is not encouraging mall owners or factories because it is lower than the cost needed to run the generator sets. MinDA had previously asked Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) to undertake a study and prepare the petition in behalf of Mindanao distribution utilities. The filing for ILP petition is a necessary act by a distribution utility before ERC can amend its rules and effect new recovery rates making the scheme attractive to ILP participants, Antonino said. The ERC, also a member of MPMC, has set the public hearing for the ILP petition in Davao City tomorrow (April 10). “We’re ha l f way t hroug h the 30-day period required to complete the process, therefore we hope ERC could come up with a favorable ruling within the month,” she said. The MPMC is an inter-agency
Zamboanga del Sur’s average rice yield of 4.2 metric ton per hectare, however, is way below Compostela Valley’s 5.2 MT per hectare in 2012. But unlike ComVal’s, ZamboSur’s rice is pure organic. The rice-duck farming method is an “environmentfriendly system that benefits b ot h t he f a r me r s a nd t he env iron ment,” sa id Jose Apollo Pacama lan, programme director of the Philippine Agrarian Reform Foundation for National Development (PARFUND), which has been teaching rice farmers this technology. “ T he duck s g row i ng alongside the rice paddies eliminate t he use of chemicals; ducks eat pests, their dung fertilises the soil, and the paddling movement of their feet cultivates the soil and destroys weeds,” Pac a ma la n s a id of t he I nte g r ate d R ic e -D uc k s Farming System (IRDFS). Zamboanga del Sur has a total rice production area of 69,623 hectares, 2.5% of which is being targetted for full conversion into rice-
ducks farms, said Provincial Ag ricu lturist Ma ri ly n Bersales. “This will be enough to make the province the IRDFS center of the Philippines,” she said. D e p a r t m e n t of Agriculture data showed that the typical Filipino rice farmer “is only 40% efficient” with only 25% of this number able to attain a harvest of 4 MT per hectare. “If one hectare will have an average rice production of about 4.2 MT, it will be enough to ma ke t he Philippines rice sufficient by 2013,” the DA said. ZamboSur, however, has attained this average yield per hectare as early as 2010 when the IRDFS system was officially adopted by the province, raising a hectare’s annual rice yield by as much as 10% to 15%. Ever since ducks were integrated into ZamboSur’s rice paddies, its rice production has continually increased. In 2010, its total output was 286,754 MT and in 2011, it was 296,736 MT. The province is also being
self-sufficiency by 2013, said Dante Delima, DA assistant secretary and National Rice Program coordinator. Del i ma ident i f ied at least 8,000 hectares of rice cultivation in the Sa lug Valley in Zamboanga del Sur, which is composed of six municipalities. Potential planting areas in the area are irrigated by the Salug River. Zambaonga del Sur was named among 10 provinces as recipients of the 2nd AgriPinoy Rice Achievers’ Awards last March 15. The other rice achiever provinces are Nueva Ecija, Isabela, Pangasinan, Nueva Vizcaya, Bulacan, Kalinga, La Union, Davao del Sur and Compostela Valley. Each received P4-million worth of project grants, aside from the Agri-Pinoy trophy. The combined rice production of the top 10 provinces was 5.34 million metric tons (MMT), or 30% of the country’s total harvest of 18.03 MMT in 2012, which is a major headway in the country’s efforts to be rice self-sufficient by this year. T he Phi lippi nes is currently 97% to 98% rice self-sufficient.
body mandated to spearhead efforts at finding immediate and long-term solutions to the so-called Mindanao power crisis. Aside from the ILP, the MPMC also expects the 100 MW Iligan Diesel Power Plant (IDPP) to contribute at least 15 MW to the grid once its expected reopening on April 30 pushes through. the MPMC also said it expects the Mindanao grid capacity to go up 30 MW by this month, 50 MW by May and to full capacity by August once all the simultaneous rehabilitation of other IDPPs shall have been completed. IDPP capacity had already been fully contracted by electric cooperatives serving the cities of General Santos, Zamboanga and, Iligan, which are presently experiencing rotating brownouts. Other MPMC members, such as the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Association of Mindanao Rural Electric Cooperatives (AMRECO), are meeting here (Cagayan de
Oro City) today (April 9) with potential generator set suppliers in order to determine the most viable rental options and the indicative rates. THE DOE had earlier pushed for the use of gen-sets to provide temporary power supply until new capacities will be online by 2015. Aside from the ILP, the MPMC has also proposed the setting up of the Interim Mindanao Electricit y Market (IMEM), wherein current ly available but uncontracted capacities from embedded generators of distribution utilities could also be tapped through electricity spot market. I M E M i s a me c ha n i sm designed to provide an immediate venue for transparent and efficient utilization of additional capacities to address Mindanao’s energy supply shortfall. The scheme will allow energy distributors to sell power supply from its embedded generators to areas and cities that
are experiencing power shortage. “We are currently working to provide central dispatch and price for available capacities while consultations are scheduled this month for the draft market rules,” said Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla during a recent power forum in General Santos. The DOE has set the public consultation for the IMEM here (Cagayan de Oro City) tomorrow (April 10). Expected to attend the public hearing is the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC), which is operating the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) for Luzon and Visayas . Petilla had earlier asked the PEMC to draft the IMEM rules and present this for public consultations. Since its creation in July 2012, the MPMC have convened on several occasions to work on the recommendations submitted during the Mindanao Power Summit held in April last year.
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from page 5 Startled, he was instantly jolted into awareness. Two Japanese sentries motioned him to stop for inspection since he was in a prohibited area. With presence of mind and aware that he would suffer the same fate as the other Filipinos he saw, he made a run for it. Ernesto jerked his bike around and pumped the pedals furiously going the opposite direction. Fortunately, the Japanese were only armed with bayonets so they were not able to shoot him, but one had a bicycle and tried to chase him. Thankfully, Ernesto was able to lose the
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that has to make Muslims more happy. It happened that a priest initiated the Movement but all can be part of the common house of Silsilah to share their goodness and find a venue to build friendship and solidarity. “ Silsilah started its mission in 1984 promoting dialogue and peace based on each one’s own religion. We are different in our beliefs, but we are part of the same human family. All of us are loved by God and all of us have to build peace not on calculation and compromises, but on respect and love. When we will reach that level? There is hope if we build together a culture of dialogue starting from our own religious community and reaching out to all human persons who have the same dignity as creatures of God. In conclusion, Fr. Sebastiano says “On my part I do my mission because I believe in what I am doing and I have the support of many Muslims and Christians friends. Thus, I move without fear. A recent open letter of 138 Muslim scholars of the world addressed to the Pope Benedict XVI and other Christian leaders of the
world is for me an additional inspiration. This Open letter starts saying: “Muslims and Christians together make up well over half of the world’s population ….the future of the world depends on peace between Muslims and Christians.”
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Aeronautics Board (CAB), as the agency mandated to regulate the economic aspect of aviation and develop and promote the air potential of the Philippines with due regard to public interest and convenience. The second law is RA 7394, also known as the Consu mer Ac t of t he Philippines, with DTI as the agency mandated to protect the consumers against deceit, unfair and unconscionable sales acts or practices from misleading advertisements a nd f raudu lent sa les promotions, other than those under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health (DOH). Approve d by D OTC Secretar y Joseph Emilio A g u i n a l d o A b ay a a n d DTI Secretary Gregory L. Domingo on December 10, 2012, DOTC-DTI JAO No.1, lists down the following 12 rights of air passengers and
carrier obligations: Right to Full, Fair and Clear Disclosure of t he Service Offered and All the Terms and Conditions of the Contract of Carriage, Right to Clear and NonMisleading Advertisements of, and Important Reminders Rega rd i ng Fa res, R ig ht Against Misleading and Fraudulent Sales Promotion Practices, R ight to Transportation and Baggage Conveyance, Right to be Processed for Check-in and Right to Sufficient Processing Time. Right to Board Aircraft for the Purpose of Flight, R ig ht to Compensat ion a nd A menit ies i n Case of Cancellation of Flight, R ig ht to Compensat ion a nd A menit ies i n Case of Flight Delay a nd Exceptions Thereto, Right to Compensation for Delayed, Lost and Damaged Baggage, Right to Compensation in Case of Death or Bodily Injury of a Passenger and Right to Immediate Payment of Compensation. Thus, an air carrier liable for any and all compensations provided by these rules shall make the same available to the affected passenger at the air carrier’s counters at the airport on the date when the occasion entitling the passenger to compensation occurred, or at the main office or any branch of the air carrier at the discretion of the passenger. The air carrier sha l l then tender a check for the amount specified, or cash, or the document necessary to claim the compensation or benefits mentioned above, provided that such document shall be convertible to cash, within 15 days from the date when t he occasion entitling the passenger to such compensation occurred.
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Billboard San Juan Rep. JV Ejercito Estrada’s statement on a media report about the socalled snub incident between him and neice “First of all, the public must be informed that it was me, personally, who endorsed my niece Janella, to become part of our local party slate. Papaano yon mangyayari na isinama ko sa aming partido tapos hindi ko kakausapin?” “May mga litrato at video na makaka-pagpatunay na tinanggap ko ng mainit ang aking pamangkin, simula sa nomination process sa loob ng Partido Magdiwang hanggang sa kasalakuyang kampanyang halalan. I hope Janella, Senator Jinggoy's daughter, will shed light on this, because I have proof that I never snubbed her.” “At sana naman, si Senador Jinggoy, bago maniwala sa mga kathang-isip ng mga political operators sa media, ay magtanong na din muna, kung hindi nya gusto na direkta sa akin, ay sa mga taong andun mismo sa proclamation rally sa San Juan tulad ng aming ama na si Pangulong Erap na andun mismo.” “Honestly, I am getting tired of this so-called Jinggoy-JV rivalry. Naniniwala po akong walang namamagitang alitan sa pagitan namin ni Senador Jinggoy. At sana maintindihan ng lahat kung bakit
hindi rin kami masyadong close na magkapatid.” “Kung sino man ang pilit na gustong palabasing may problema kami ni Senador Jinggoy, na pilit na pinapalabas na palaging ako ang "kontrabida" at "pasaway" dahil sa ako ang kumakandidato sa ngayon, pasensya na po, pero hindi kayo magtatagumpay. Naniniwala akong matalino ang mga Pilipino, na mauunawaan ang lahat ng ito.” ADVERTORIAL
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Metro Manila mobile telecommunications subscribers perceive Globe Telecom services to be superior when it comes to 4G offerings and fast internet using a cellphone, prompting the telco company to dispute its competition’s sweeping and misleading self-declaration of being the “better network.” Based on a brand health study conducted recently by Nielsen, an independent research firm, among the questions asked were hinged on brand perception, which included “the brand that is a leader in 4G,” “the brand that has the biggest 4G network,” “the brand that was first to offer 4G,” “fast internet downloading using my cellphone,” and “fast internet uploading using my cellphone.” Results show that Globe had a clear and significant edge over its rival on the abovementioned qualities. In other statements on brand imagery such as call connections and quality, SMS transmission, signal quality, coverage, load sending and receiving, Globe was at parity with competition. Contrary to generalized claims propagated in late 2012 by its competitor, Globe is actually perceived to be better with its 4G offerings such as its leadership in fourth generation (4G) technology, better mobile internet services, and perceived to be at par in a number of significant qualities by Metro Manila prepaid and postpaid subscribers based on the results of the survey done through random sampling by face-toface interviews from September 10 to 30, 2012. According to the incidence of prepaid and postpaid ownership among all surveyed users, subscribers with prepaid
SIMs within the Globe network are at 96% and 8% postpaid, while almost all of the other network ’s subscribers are using prepaid SIMs at 99%. Both Globe and its rival network have almost the same percentage of prepaid subscribers against the total number of customers. In its unsubstantiated claim of being the “better network,” the rival telco overlooked the aspect of 4G superiority and fast mobile internet performance, which Metro Manila survey respondents perceive as the strengths of Globe. “The study validates that a substantial number of consumers actually say that the Globe network is performing well, if not superior, compared to its rivals, even while the test was conducted during the initial rollout of our network modernization program. Unsubstantiated claims often mislead the public, and offers no true benefit either to consumers or to the industry,” said Yoly Crisanto, Head of Globe Corporate Communications. “It is outright preposterous to claim being the “better network ” when consumers feel and experience that this is not so. More importantly, these claims failed to dent perception when it comes to 4G superiority, despite hyped up promotions and negative publicity directed at us,” she stated. Globe is an active member of the Philippine Association of National Advertisers and is represented in the current Board of Directors. It adheres to the policy of self-regulation and the principles of truth in advertising. As a Company which puts premium on integrity and customer centricity, Globe ensures that its products and services deliver on claims in any advertising or publicity material.
Today’s HOROSCOPE AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) - You are a passionate person and today with the influence of a Moon-Uranus connection this could be amplified. You’ve got a clear chance to communicate your message to those with the power to make a decision. Plan your words carefully and make sure your passion isn’t interpreted as emotion. The appearance of an emotional outburst will reduce the impact of your words.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) - There is nothing wrong with getting a little fiscal boost from a friend as long as you outline the rules first. Set the proper expectations for repayment and you can avoid a lot of headaches. Make sure both parties completely understand where the boundaries are and you can move forward guilt-free.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) - The best way to deal with a personal issue is with a calm, cool head. If you allow your emotions to get the best of you it will be very difficult to process a logical thought. Keep your wits about you, Libra, and your feelings in check. Evaluate the whole picture and make the necessary changes.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20) - You can accomplish what you want to, Pisces, but you do need to be realistic about your timelines. You can’t expect to change the world overnight and this applies to achieving your goals, too. Any goal worth accomplishing will take plenty of effort and time. Don’t give up because you’re not seeing the results as quickly as you’d like.
CANCER (June 22 – July 22) - It’s great to do what you love and even better to do it with those whose company you enjoy. If you have solid friendships at work you need to keep the boundaries intact and clearly visible. It is easy to blur the lines of professionalism when you’re friends with your colleagues, so be aware of where you stand at all times.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) - Believing in your ability to achieve your purpose is just as important as the steps you take to get there. Uplift your attitude, Scorpio, and put your faith in the power of positivity. You are persistent and tenacious which allows you to complete tasks and advance quickly. Organize your agenda and get down to the business of being successful.
ARIES (March 21- April 19) - If you find yourself lost in deep reflection don’t be surprised, Aries. With all the astral activity in your star chart you may feel like your head is spinning. Develop a list of objectives you’d like to reach in the immediate future. Incorporate your short term goals and your long term objectives into a streamlined approach to success.
LEO (July 23 – August 22) - You aren’t particularly gullible, Leo, but even you can get swept up in someone else’s fluffed up expectations. If you plan to take on additional studies to increase your knowledge pool make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. Don’t allow someone to get in your head and over exaggerate the potential rewards associated with further studies.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) - Your private life enters a new phase and urges you to purge any outdated situations that threaten to hold you back. Progress is necessary in every area of life including romance. When it comes to a family issue your best bet is to resolve it right away. The longer you wait the worse the problem gets. Take deep breath and step up to the plate.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) - Fate takes the lead in your life right now, Taurus, but all that means for you is more focused effort. Your dreams won’t happen for you unless you make them happen. Fate may lend a hand or an opportunity, but it is up to you to follow through with it. Your dreams aren’t far away; follow your heart and it will lead you in the right direction.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) - It’s possible for your personal and professional lives to collide and cause potential chaos. The best way to avoid an issue is to be honest and communicate the circumstances clearly. Be forthcoming when it comes to your dilemma and your partner may be supportive instead of combative. The results of this situation are up to you.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) - Family matters may occupy your thoughts right now and urge you to reach out. Take the opportunity to make contact when the thought strikes you. There may not be a better opportunity to reach out then right now. Ignoring family won’t make them go away. Deal with this area as you would a pressing professional matter.
CROSSWORD puzzle
CIRCLE A WORD orchestral
bassoon baton cello clarinet concerto conductor cymbals
double bass drums duet euphonium flute harp leader
octet overture piano piccolo quartet quintet rehearsal
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. Impeded (10) 1 8. Not as old (7) 9. Spanish friend (5) 10. Sly look (4) 11. Small particle (4) 12. Tag on (3) 14. Aimless chatter (6) 15. Drive (6) 18. Encourage (3) 20. Demure (4) 21. Islamic country (4) 23. Greek actress, papas (5) 24. Vaporise (7) 25. TV presenter in The Big Breakfast(4,6)
1. Wealthy (7) 2. Aromatic herb (4) 3. Uncommonness (6) 4. Scottish broad-sword (8) 5. The health genus (5) 6. Compassionate (11) 7. Commiserations (11) 13. Greasy (8) 16. Share (7) 17. Japanese emperor (6) 19. Hollywood star, Garbo (5) 22. Scream (4)
Answers for yesterday (April 8, 2013)
ACROSS: 1. Phobia, 5. Gate, 7.Spill, 8.Soon, 9.Ahoy, 10.Evans, 11.Miller, 13.Shop, 14.Narrow, 18.Issued, 21.Grid, 22.Biceps, 24.Finals, 25.Lino, 26.Peri, 27.Rules,28.Mead, 29.Stress DOWN: 1.Postman, 2.Banal, 3.Aster, 4.Vivaldi, 5.Glasses, 6.Twosome, 12.Ego, 15.Airline, 16.Redford, 17.Wrinkle, 19.Ski, 20.Dismiss, 22.Bless, 23.Caper
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Rosell Velez performs as a member of the Xavier Stage
Story and Photos by Roselyn P. Paglinawan, Contributor
M City Cagayan de Oro recently hosted the UNESCO-ITI World Theatre Day; performers from Integrated Performing Arts Guild (IPAG), the resident theater company of the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)under the tutelage of Steven Patrick Fernandez, took center stage along with performers from different colleges and universities in Mindanao. Hobart Savior, Xavier Center for Culture and the Arts director and the artistic director for the World Theatre Day celebration, chose SM City Mall to gain more audiences for the performances, also for Kagay-anons to have the chance to appreciate performing arts. “I think what is important is to really remind all the people that we have the performing arts as a tool of social action or making ourselves relevant in the community. So I think artist have to unite themselves in order for us to really extend what we want the audience to understand so this time we want the audience to have a safe and clean election so that’s why we hope that they are and will be able to facilitate that,” Savior enthused. Savior quotes Ludwig Lewisohn, "In all ages the drama, through its portrayal of
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the acting and suffering spirit of man, has been more closely allied than any other art to his deeper thoughts concerning his nature and destiny." On a phone interview, Emmanuel Mulawan, 20, an architecture student of Cagayan de Oro College (COC) set his stand to perform as an artist even after graduating in college. Likewise Professor Efren Mercado of the Liceo de Cagayan University read a message as a member of the Xavier Stage and expressed his sentiments given the chance to contribute to the World Theater Day Celebration. “I’m overwhelmed with this opportunity’s given to me by director, Hobart. I’m looking forward to be part of the celebration next year or any other theater activities,” said Mercado in an actual interview. Savior was also pleased with the outcome of the World Theater Day Celebration and vision-optimistic about the future opportunities in theatrical activities. “I will be able to say this is successful because I am thinking now of what’s the next project. If it leads me to think for the future for the next program maybe this is successful so there are a lot of plans already. We will celebrate every year as long as we live as artists.”
The Integrated Performing Arts Guild of MSU-IIT
Performers from Liceo de Cagayan University are recognized during the celebrations curtain call.
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