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Briefly Consumer empowerment ILIGAN City -- Close to 200 individuals were educated on their fundamental rights and responsibilities as consumers including the best approach in handling consumer complaints. Pursuant to the Philippine Development Plan 20112016 which is to increase the level of awareness of consumers on their rights and responsibilities by 50-80%, the Department of Trade and Industry – Lanao del Norte (DTI-LDN) Provincial Office continues to empower consumers, this time, in hinterland barangays in Iligan City. Barangays Bunawan, Kabacsanan and Ditucalan in Iligan city, were the first communities in the mountainous areas in Iligan which responded to the call of DTI in empowering consumers, the seminar conducted in April 2016.
Consumer plaints BUTUAN City -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Caraga has partnered with the different business establishments in the region in the establishment of a Consumer Welfare Desk (CWD) to provide easy access for consumers’ queries and speedy complaints resolution. With the creation of CWD, complaints are now readily heard and resolved without going through the tedious litigation process. In Caraga, there are 171 recognized CWDs. Based on CWDs established procedure of addressing consumer complaints, it has resolved 1,856 cases with 145 still on process for the first quarter of 2016.
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AN CARLOS CITY, Negros Occidental -- President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III made a last-ditch effort to pitch for renewable energy as the answer to the Philippines’ development challenges. Speaking during Tuesday’s inauguration of the 59 MWp, 75-hectare solar farm of the AboitizPower Corp. whollyowned subsidiary San Carlos Sun Power, Inc. (SaCaSun), Aquino described renewable
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Drought-hit farmers get relief from govt By MARK FRANCISCO, Staff Writer
SIMULTANEOUS relief operations are being conducted in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on Apr i l 1921, and April 28-30, in 13 municipalities in the provinces of Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur. The beneficiary municipalities are the most affected by the El Niño phenomenon in the region, the ARMM government said in a statement.
“The focus of the regional government now is to provide their basic needs such as food, water, medicines, and seedlings,” ARMM Executive Secretary Laisa M. Alamia said in the statement. The Regional Planning and Development Office reported that 19,359 hectares planted to rice, corn and highvalue commercial crops in 84 municipalities in the region with 462,740 residents have relief/PAGE 11
Rotary Club of Kalayaan Cagayan de Oro Pres. Netnet Camomot (front row, 2nd from left) is awarded as the Most Outstanding President during the Governor’s Ball held at the South Seas Mall Complex on April 9, 2016 for the 32nd District Conference of Rotary International District 3870. Also in photo are District Governor Leopoldo Ochia, District Secretary Fe Alvarez, Discon Chair Past Assistant Governor Ricky Castro (front row, l-r), and the Outstanding Presidents (back row).
SWITCHING ON. President Aquino leads the ceremonial switching on of SaCaSun’s 59MWp solar farm in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. With him are AboitizPower Corp. CEO Erramon Aboitiz (2R), AbotizPower COO and President Antonio Moraza (with white cap), San Carlos City Mayor Gerardo Valmayor Jr. (1R), and Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Maranon Jr. (partially hidden, next to Moraza), and Energy Secretary Zenaida Monsada (partially hidden, on Aquino’s right). (Photo by BONG D. FABE)
ODA will ask negotiators to seek removal of Japan banana tariff By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO, Correspondent
DAVAO C I T Y - - T h e Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will pitch
Philippine trade negotiators to seek the removal of tariffs on bananas exported to Japan.
A g r i c u l t u r e Undersecretary Emerson U. Palad assured industry leaders in a discussion earlier tariff/PAGE 10
Zambo fish brokers back Poe A LARGE group of fish brokers and vendors in Zamboanga City have thrown their support behind the presidential bid of Senator Grace Poe, saying her plan to prioritize Mindanao through adequate development funds will provide the people of the southern regions, especially the poor, better opportunities in life. The Zamboanga Fresh Fish Brokers Association, which operates out of t he city’s wet market, said their members are also volunteering their services to Senator Poe by poe/PAGE 11
PRESIDENTIAL candidate and Senator Grace Poe (second from left) raises the hands of reelectionist and Misamis Oriental second district Rep. Juliette T. Uy, Liberal Party-National Unity Party (LP-NUP) gubernatorial candidate and Villanueva Mayor Julio T. Uy (third from left), and Senatorial candidate and Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno during the her grand rally in Cagayan de Oro City on April 20. Poe also gained the support of fisherfolks along the Zamboanga Peninsula. photo by gerry lee gorit
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Local artists raise funds for El Niño victims XAVIER University, through t h e X av i e r C e nt e r for Culture and Arts (XCCA) and Department of English Language and Literature, and Nagkahiusang Magsusulat sa Cagayan de Oro (NAGMAC), held the first of a series of performance forums on April 18 at the XU Little Theater to raise funds for Kidapawan farmers in North Cotabato and El Niño victims in South Cotabato, Maguindanao and Saranggani provinces. St u d e nt s w h o c a m e to “Art for Rice” to give donations in cash or in kind were entertained not only by song performances but also by poetry recitations. Many members of NAGMAC recited their original poems, written in either English or Binisaya, while others opted to recite works by other poets.
XU English Professor Roger Garcia shared his creative nonfiction work, “Waiting for Rain,” prepared especially for the forum. His sharing about his family genealogy and their intricate ties to farming left the students tongue-tied and pensive. Garcia narrated how the lives of three generations before him – his great grandfather, grandfather and father – found their fate tied to the land and the backbreaking work of farming. He, however, pursued a different path, choosing to sow not grains but words, and finding his purpose not in agriculture but in literature. “Life taught me to write,” Garcia responded when asked how he got into writing. funds/PAGE 10
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Baloi, Lanao del Norte readies for community driven development By Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy, Contributor
DESPITE the small space of the barangay hall of Abaga, Baloi, Lanao del Norte, residents showed eagerness to participate in the community consultation assembly. Community-driven development refers to an e m e r g i n g appro a c h i n community development practice where processes, principles, strategies and resources are applied to ensure community empowerment by giving the people authority and control over decisions and resources. In the Philippines this process is adapted through the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD) Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services - National Community Driven Development (Kalahi CIDSSNCDDP). Kalahi CIDSS-NCDDP
Area Coordinator of Baloi, Ne l s a D i c ay, e nt hu s e d t hat B arangay Ab aga residents were eager to hear the feedback from the Municipal Inter-Barangay Forum (MIBF) Participatory Resource Allocation (PRA) – “8:30 sa buntag naa na mi sa area, okay na ang venue –
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Eager residents of Barangay Abaga, in the Municipality of Baloi, Lanao del Norte listened and participated in the 3rd Community Consultation Assembly. Project Preparation Team Chairman, Mr. Ansary D. Elias (standing, left) facilitated the availability of the venue, sound system, blackboard and other things needed during assembly. The prioritized sub-project in Barangay Abaga is the Farm to Market Road along Purok 2 stretching a distance of approximately 2 kilometers and this is in partnership with the Barangay Local Government Unit of Abaga, Baloi, Lanao del Norte. Abaga is categorized under the “new” NCDDP areas, thus maximum community participation is encouraged. (Photo by Nelsa P. Dicay, AC, Baloi, LDN)
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Filipinos as dangers to themeselves LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Be humble,thinking of others as better than yourselves…” (Philippians 2:3, the Holy Bible). -ooo FILIPINOS AS DANGERS TO THEIR OWN SELVES: Filipinos have become great dangers to themselves. At this point in our country’s history, many of us are now espousing the belief that an opinion of perception that differs with our own opinion and perception of what is going on around us is wrong and is unacceptable. Filipinos now think that only their opinion is right, and the opinion of others that do not agree with what they believe in is wrong. This is dangerous because it leads not only to verbal disagreements. This kind of self-righteousness, or belief in the correctness of one’s opinion and the falsity of all others, can also lead to dark and evil thinking and conspiracies and, ultimately, to physically harmful or fatal consequences. It creates in a person the thought and the feeling that he is justified to take action against those whose who hold contrary views. It convinces an individual to think that those whose opinions differ with his opinions are “mentally conf us e d”, “ ins ane”, or “outright lunatic”, enabling
him to undertake actions to “remedy” the mental confusion or insanity which he thinks has permeated those who disagree with him. -ooo P N O Y: F I L I P I N O VOTERS WHO IGNORE HIS POLL BETS ARE CONFUSED: One particular example of this dangerous kind of thinking was displayed by no less than President Aquino himself when, in the presence of local officials on April 14, 2016, he said that Filipinos are “confused about their choices for (the) May 9 (presidential elections)” (see http://newsinfo.inquirer. net/…/aquino-says-votersare-confu…). Why did Aquino say Fi l ipinos are con f us e d about their choices? Simply because surveys are showing that our countrymen are now bent on electing candidates other than those who are being pushed by him under the banner of his party, the Liberal Party. In other words, Aquino is saying that Filipinos are not right with their choices because those choices are not his choices. What did Aquino want to do under this situation? Let us hear it from him, after he admitted that he was worried that “our doubts about our opponents would be proven true if they are elected”.
Aquino said: “I am really nervous about that. All we have to do is to work harder.” Work harder? What, really, did Aquino have in mind as “harder work” to ensure the victory of his candidates who are lagging in surveys? -ooo LET US RESPECT OPINIONS OF OTHERS: The same kind of dangerous self-righteous thinking is now being displayed by those who still support Aquino. Reacting to my column about what Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte meant when he talked about the rape of an Australian missionary in a campaign sortie, many Aquino followers (trolls in Facebook?) lambasted me, saying they lost their respect for me because of what I wrote. Here was what I wrote in reaction to those reactions: “As those who are commenting here have shown, there are always two sides to a controversy. I respect everyone’s opinion here, even if many no longer respect the opinion of others, especially the opinions that do not dovetail with what they believe in. This is a free countr y, ever ybody has the right to say what’s on his or her mind. No one has the right to say that the opinion of others is wrong, and that only their opinion is right.
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The danger of replacing God
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Work Works Think a minute…Did you know that the average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work? That means those who use 50% of their ability stand out from the rest. So the very few who actually give their full 100% of strength and smarts to their work become the most successful of all. Many people want the greener grass, but they don’t want to pay the higher water bill to get it! “No person has ever slept his way to success, since he just sleeps through his best opportunities.” While we’re sleeping, our talents and abilities sleep with us. The only way to smell sweet success is to wake up, so you can work up the ladder to where you want to be. Then after you’ve reached the level of success you want, work is the only way you can stay there to keep enjoying it. Remember, nothing just happens by itself; somebody has to do the work to make it happen. The great music composers like Beethoven and Mozart did not sit around waiting to get inspired before they started working. They got inspired because they were already working at it. But it’s not enough to work hard. An important question we need to ask ourselves is what are we working for? We can’t just work hard, we also have to work smart. Don’t get
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We need to be wary of the danger of replacing God with our own philosophies, ideologies and theologies. This reminder was practically voiced out in Pope Francis’ “Amoris laetitia,” the apostolic exhortation on the family. In its point 311 we read the following words: “Although it is quite true that concern must be shown for the integrity of the Church’s moral teaching, special care should always be shown to emphasize and encourage the highest and most central values of the Gospel, particularly the primacy of charity as a response to the completely gratuitous offer of God’s love. “At times we find it hard to make room for God’s unconditional love in our pastoral activity. We put so many conditions on mercy that we empty it of its concrete meaning and real significance. That is the worst way of watering down the Gospel. “It is true, for example, that mercy does not exclude justice and truth, but first and foremost we have to say that mercy is the fullness of justice and the most radiant manifestation of God’s truth. For this reason, we should always consider inadequate any theological conception which in the end puts in doubt the omnipotence of God and, especially, his mercy.” These words practically make us think that we might
be strait-jacketing God and his omnipotent mercy with our all-too-human albeit brilliant ideas, schemes and categories. This danger is highly probable precisely because the more brilliant, more practical, more exhaustive we think our ideas are, the more we also think that we already know everything, or that there’s little else to be known. This thinking runs counter to the experiences of saints and great men. The Greek philosopher Socrates, for example, said: “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” And all the saints, including the very brilliant St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, practically had the same sentiment and in so many words also said that the more one learns, the more one realizes how little he knows. This is all because the more one knows, the more he gets immersed in the mystery of God and of the whole creation. There is a sensation that the more one progresses in knowledge, the more he needs to know more. This does not mean that we cannot know anything thoroughly. We just have to admit that the thoroughness of our knowledge cannot exhaust everything that can be known about a certain thing. Rather, it increases our awareness that there are a lot more, even infinitely more,
to be known. Thus, our quite developed and r ich phi los ophies, ideologies and theologies, while offering a lot of knowledge already, should always defer to the reality that there is still a lot more to be known. A philosophy, ideology or theology that stops at what it has already discovered and developed, and is contented with it, is not a good philosophy, ideology or theology. With respect to mercy, we should not tie the hands of God who readily gives mercy to all. The fact that Christ died on the cross in propitiation for all the sins of men, including those directly involved in his crucifixion, is the supreme proof that God through Christ in the Holy Spirit forgives everyone readily. “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (Jn 3,17) Yes, we also have to attend, as far as we are able, to the requirements of justice, making atonement and reparation for whatever harm and damage our sins and mistakes might have caused, but we should be ready to forgive. The requirements of justice and truth should not stand in the way of forgiveness. These can be worked on in other ways and in another plane. T h i s d iv i n e w ay of
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20 villages across Visayas-Mindanao shortlisted for ‘Balay Mindanaw Awards’
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OR outstanding c o m m u n i t y initiatives, land r i g h t s a d v o c a c y, resiliency projects, and peace dialogues, twenty barangays from across the Visayas and Mindanao have been shortlisted for the very first Balay Mindanao Awards. Three barangays were shortlisted for the Kaangayan Award (Equity): B a r a n g ay M i m b u a h a n , Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental; Barangay San Vicente, Sumilao, Bukidnon; B a r a n g a y Tu b o - Tu b o , Cagwait, Surigao Sur. Fo r t h e K a l a m b u a n Award (Development), five barangays were shortlisted:
Barangay Gusa, Cagayan d e O r o C i t y ; B a r a n g ay L awaan, Gingo og City ; Barangay Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro Cit y ; B arangay Marita, President Roxas, Capiz;Barangay New Panay, Aleosan, North Cotabato. Five barangays were shortlisted for the Kalinaw Award (Peace): Barangay Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao Sur; Barangay Dunguan, Aleosan, North Cotabato; Barangay Pagangan, Aleosan, North Cotabato; Barangay Tuburan, Cagayan de Oro Cit y ; B arangay Mahayahay, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte. Lastly, seven barangays were shortlisted for the Kalig-on Award (Resiliency):
Barangay Ban-ao, Baganga, Davao Oriental; Barangay Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City; Barangay Manipolon, Estancia, Iloilo Province; Barangay Mat-e, Cagwait, Su r i g a o Su r ; B ar ang ay Pinamihagan, President Roxas, Capiz; Barangay Tawagan, Cagwait, Surigao Sur, B arangay C armen, Cagayan de Oro City. “These barangays have very good initiatives in their respective areas. Others
are long time partners who continue to fight for their land rights or push for peace and dialogues. Some are new but very active in pursuing resiliency mechanisms,” said Balay Mindanaw Awards project lead Belle GarciaHernandez. The award is organized by the Balay Mindanaw Group (BMG), a Mindanao-based non-profit organization that engages in promoting equity-based development
and sustainable peace efforts, to celebrate its 20th founding anniversary this year. The Balay Mindanaw Awards seeks to recognize the outstanding partner c om mu n it i e s t he B MG h a s w o r k e d w i t h ov e r the years in the fields of equity (Kaangayan Award), development (Kalambuan Award), p e ace(Kalinaw Award), and resi lienc y (Kalig-on Award).
“We look for ward to visiting each of the finalist barangays, so we can meet w i t h t h e i r c o m mu n i t y leaders and learn about their specific achievements in building empowered, sustainable, resilient, and peaceful communities,” said Balay Mindanaw Awards Chairman of the board of judges, Edicio dela Torre. Visits to the shortlisted barangays will be conducted awards/PAGE 10
Teaching science subject By IRISH PANDAN ABAD Teacher 1 New Nongnongan National High School Sa Nicolas Annex
“AN ef fe c t ive s cience teachers are those who manage to develop the skills of students in searching for answers to questions about materials and phenomena in the environment,” said Dr. Filma G. Brawner, director, Science Education Institute (SEI). An effective science teachers empower their students to grow to become an infor med decision makers in society, added Brawner, in her publication entitled: “Framework for Philippine Science Teacher Education.” The Framework for Philippine Science Teacher Education released in 2011 contained resources that will help teacher education institutions, university science professors and s cho ol administrators assess and improve the performance of science teachers using standards-
based rubrics. On one hand, Brawner said that a committed science teacher should be reflective, collaborative, and a lifelong learner. In her publication, she identified at least five contraints facing science education. These are: 1. Shortage of qualified science teachers 2 . L a ck of qu a l it y textbooks 3. Inadequate equipment 4. large classes 5. lack of support from administrators She said the quality of science education in schools is greatly influenced by the quality of science teachers. Students’ interest in science is directly linked to the quality of teaching as well as learning interactions provided by their science teachers, Brawner pointed out.
Ayala Foundation aids underprivileged CDO youth By Mark D. Francisco
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A youth-based barangay level livelihood program won the 2nd LeadC om Agipo Awards, an Ayala Foundation-initiated project. Kabatan-onan Kontra Kalayo was the chosen project of the youth from barangay Gusa, this city, who were beneficiaries of Leading Communities (LeadCom), an
Ayala Youth Leaders Congress experience empowering the youth to get involved in addressing pressing needs and issues in their local community through projects they themselves proposed, planned and implemented within a tenmonth timeframe. Here in Cagayan de Oro, Ayala Foundation partnered
w i t h B a l ay M i n d a n aw Group, a non-government organization (NGO) in Northern Mindanao with 20 years of experience aiding communities here and in neighboring regions. It was in July 2015 when Ayala Foundation and Balay Mindanaw Group deployed 45 youth leaders from ten barangays after receiving an intensive brainstorming on project ideas and eventual
training to begin their tenmonth journey of serving the communities in their respective barangays. Projects ranged from antidrug awareness campaigns to academic tutorials and recycling trash to cash but it was Kabatan-onan Kontra Kalayo which moved the judges the most. Under Kabatan-onan Kontra Kalayo, 15 out-ofayala/PAGE 10
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LECTRICITY bills may be higher next month “due to the many coal-fired power plants on maintenance shutdown -- replaced by
bunker or diesel fired power plants,” Energy Secretary Zenaida Monsada said in a press conference Monday. She noted the Malaya oil thermal power plant was
dispatching its capacity to the Luzon grid. The secretary further said the Interruptible Load Program participants use generator sets that run on
either diesel or gasoline, which are more expensive than power brought from coal-fired power plants. Monsada explained the higher rates were necessary
Vitarich moves closer to corporate rehab exit AGRIBUSINESS f irm Vitarich Corp. has moved closer to an early exit from a court-assisted rehabilitation pro g r am af te r s e tt l i ng its remaining debt with Kormasinc, Inc. Vitarich and Kormasinc executed a memorandum of agreement for a dacion en pago, or payment in kind, of the former’s noncore assets in Bulacan and Davao at P373.19 million “in furtherance of the pending option for successful exit from corporate rehabilitation,” the listed company said in a disclosure to the stock exchange on Tuesday. The balance of P39.49 million will be covered by a post-dated check. Kormasinc assigned all its security interest in the Mortgage Trust Indenture to Vitarich, the listed firm said. “Vitarich and Kormasinc have agreed to extinguish all
secured debts of Vitarich in accordance with the approved rehabilitation plan,” the listed company said. In 2014, Vitarich had asked the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Bulacan for an early exit from its court-assisted rehabilitation program. On May 31, 2007, Branch 7 of the RTC of Bulacan approved a 15-year rehabilitation program for the firm, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Oct. 16, 2013 approving the conversion of the firm’s P2.38 billion in debt to Kormasinc, Inc. into equity, as well as an increase in authorized capital stock to P3.5 billion from P500 million. The sale of the plant and a P2.38-billion debt-to-equity conversion allowed Vitarich to significantly reduce its debt, Vitarich Executive Vice-President and Chief
Globe expands in Cebu province GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. is expanding its network coverage in Cebu province, including technologies for 3G and LongTerm Evolution (LTE), as it eyes to increase capacity there by 70%. The telco is deploying “dualbeam” antenna solutions that are ideal for densely-populated areas like Cebu, according to a statement on Wednesday, along with construction of new cell sites there. “The solution, which will increase existing capacity by as much as 70%, will be deployed in a significant number of sites within the province,” Globe Senior Vice-President for Network Technologies Strategy Manny Estrada was quoted as saying in a statement. However, the company reiterated that securing permits from local government units remain a major barrier in the construction of cell sites. “[S]imilar to other areas in the country, the permitting environment is the biggest detriment preventing telecommunication operators like Globe in improving cell site density, a necessary prerequisite in improving data connectivity of its customers in terms of speed and access,” Globe said. In particular, the telco noted that Cebu is one of the “more problematic areas” in terms of building cell sites. “[W]e cannot achieve our goal, of providing faster data service while enhancing accessibility, in an environment that hinders rather than enables
telcos like Globe to build the necessary infrastructure as quickly and as cost efficiently as possible,” Mr. Estrada said. For every cell site, telcos need to secure around 25 permits from LGUs, with the process taking at least eight months. The company has yet to respond to a request for additional information. Globe earlier said two million homes will have an Internet speed of at least 10 Megabits per second (Mbps) by 2020. Nationwide, the company will build more cell sites and deploy fiber optic cables in 20,000 barangays using most of its $750-million capital expenditure budget this year. In 2015, the company spent around P32.1 billion or approximately $704 million in capital expenditures to support its growing subscriber base and the strong demand for data. The company is also investing more than $80 million in the $250-million submarine cable system that will connect Southeast Asia and the US (SEA-US). Globe unit GTI Corp. is part of an international consortium of six telcos that started building the SEA-US undersea cable system in March 2015. Globe’s net income last year jumped by 23% year on year to P16.5 billion from P13.4 billion in 2014. Consolidated service revenues hit a record P113.7 billion, 15% higher than the previous year’s P99 billion.
Operating Officer Ricardo Manuel M. Sarmiento said in 2014. Kormasinc will own 80% of the Philippine firm after the debt conversion, while the Sarmiento family will retain a 5% stake. The remaining shares are publicly held.
Once a leading poultry and feeds producer, Vitarich filed for corporate rehabilitation in 2006 due to difficulty in paying off its debts. The Asian financial crisis and the avian flu outbreak in 2003 weighed heavily on the company’s finances.
for the stability of power in the Luzon grid. She p ointed out the power plant operators did not force the outage of the coal-fired power plants, as the power plants were on scheduled maintenance. It is part of the efforts of the department to ensure enough power supply for the May 9 elections. The secretary also cited the rising heat index as a factor to the higher power demand. “If the forecast temperature is equivalent to the demand, we will not
have alerts,” Monsada said. She further said the heat index caused the grid to reach its peak demand of 9,300 megawatts, which was initially expected to occur in May. The Luzon grid was put on red alert on April 15, due to high power demand and low power supply caused by the outage of some power plants. The Manila Electric C o. warned of rotating brownouts due to the alert. The distribution utility earlier warned of higher power rates induced by the dry season.
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YAL A-LED Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is set to open more branches this year as it further expands its footprint nationwide. BPI Executive VicePresident and Chief Financial Officer Joseph
Albert L. Gotuaco said the bank is looking to put up 25 to 30 branches for 2016, mostly in the Visayas and Mindanao areas to shore up its coverage of the growing market in the provinces. “We got approval already f rom t he BSP (B ang ko
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SENIOR high school in the Philippines under the K to 12 system covers the last two years of one’s secondary education, and designated as Grades 11 and 12, respectively. In senior high, students will go through a core curriculum and subjects under a track of their choice. The additional years will equip learners with skills that will better prepare them for the future whether it be employment, entrepreneurship, skills development (further techvoc training leading to NC II or NC III certification) and tertiary education. That means that if you graduate from senior high, you are automatically eligible for work and will
be treated as an adult because by that time, you have turned 18. But if your parents will prod you and are willing to finance your education, then you can go to college. You can also do business even if you are a mere senior high graduate since the curriculum also includes strategies on how to do business and build capital. All senior high s cho ol graduates can take NC II certification depending on the track they have chosen. It is noteworthy to note that incoming senior high students who come from public schools do not pay tuition, even if they enroll in a private school. It will be DepEd which will subsidize their tuition.
S e nt r a l n g P i l i p i n a s ) . Twenty-five to 30 branches is fairly reasonable, VisMin (Visayas, Mindanao) is where we would be looking to expand,” Mr. Gotuaco said in an interview after the bank’s annual stockholder’s meeting last week. Putting up each branch would cost the bank around P5-15 million, depending on the size and location, he added. BPI Family Savings Bank President Natividad N. Alejo had said the thrift banking
arm of BPI plans to put up 19 branches for 2016, mostly in areas outside Metro Manila. “We’ l l op en 19 ne w branches ... We’ve identified the location and we’re set to put them up already this year in VisMin, Luzon areas. We’ve identified locations where we need to build our presence,” Ms. Alejo said in a recent interview. “It would be mostly in the provinces because the growth in the provinces is something that we would like to be able to catch and
it’s also towards the inclusive growth agenda,” she added. Earlier, BPI President and CEO Cezar P. Consing said the Ayala-led bank is focusing on “organic” sources of growth for the year, with the economy providing firms ample room to expand, doing away with the need to acquire other lenders or for the entry of foreign capital. Mr. C onsing e arlier said the bank is zeroing in on expanding its lending activities and on spurring
ele c t ronic t rans ac t ions f ur ther to s cale up its operations. Mr. Consing also said BPI is neither looking for an outside partner to acquire a stake in the local bank nor eyeing to acquire other financial institutions in the near term. Mr. Consing said the Aya la-le d b an k is a ls o looking to boost lending further, adding that there is “room to grow” for BPI especially outside Metro Manila.
GSIS eyes another infra-targeted investment STATE-owned insurance agency Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is considering to invest another USD 400 million to infrastructurefocused projects due to earning opportunities, as the domestic economy still have a big infrastructure requirements. In a briefing Wednesday, GSIS President Robert Vergara said GSIS’ initial foray on infrastructure investment was bearing fruit and benefited the agency and the public as well. In 2012, GSIS teamedup with Manila-bas ed
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lender Asian Development Bank (ADB), Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), the world’s largest manager of infrastructure assets and a part of the Macquarie Group; and Dutch pension fund asset manager APG to form the private equity fund called Philippine Investment Alliance (PNAI) for Infrastructure, which amounted to Php 25 billion or USD 625 million. G SI S’ s h are i n t h e fund is about 64 percent, amounting USD 400 million. The fund is part of the
consortium that won the bidding for the extension of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 to Cavite. Other projects that PNAI has funded so far include a wind-powered power project in northern Philippines, solar power project in Negros in the Visayas and base-load power plant in Mindanao. Vergara said the PINAI investment was expected to give GSIS a 12 percent return and so far, revenues from these investments were “very good.” Thus, the agenc y is c ons i d e r i ng to c re ate another fund similar to
PNAI and this might be named PNAI2. Among the projects the agency eyes for this bid still include power plants and train system as well as bulk water projects. Vergara explained that investment in these type of projects remains attractive, thus, the agency is also open to increasing capital in the proposed PNAI2. ”Once the investments are made, then we will revisit it and see whether investment proposition of at least core infrastructure projects are still as attractive to fund later,” he added. (PNA)
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this month that the DA “fully supports” the industry’s zerotariff agenda. “The proposal can be included in the negotiations of the two countries on economic cooperation,” Mr. Palad said in an interview, noting that the initial agreement signed by Japan and the Philippines 10 years ago allows for the review of tariff exemptions. Mr. Palad was referring to the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement, a comprehensive agreement aimed increasing trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. It was signed on Sept. 9, 2006. At present, tariff rates for Philippine bananas entering the Japanese market range from 8.5% to 18.5%, depending on the season. The Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association, Inc. (PBGEA), the industry body representing large-scale growers and exporters, has been lobbying for the elimination of tariff imposed by their biggest market. PBGEA Executive Director Stephen A. Antig said some Japanese buyers have also been urging them to push the Philippine government for the tariff removal. Last year, the Philippines exported about 879.852 million metric tons (MT) of bananas to Japan, higher than the 2014 volume at 859.324 million MT, based on PBGEA data. “The reduction in tariff will make the country more competitive now that other new countries have started exporting their products [to Japan],” Mr. Antig said, referring to Latin American nations and some within Asia. The PBGEA official said the tariff removal would lighten the burden of the banana industry as it faces the dry spell brought
about by El Niño, continued diseases that have affected small farms, and government regulation and tax policies. The industry is currently suing to overturn two policies of the Davao City government -- one over additional environmental taxes now pending before the Court of Tax Appeals and the other on the legality of the aerial spraying ban, which has been elevated to the Supreme Court.
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He admitted to having a difficult childhood and finding his salvation in writing. “There was no other way to survive,” he said. Garcia’s works have appeared in the Philippine Star, Youngblood 4 and the Philippine Daily Inquirer. He is just one of several distinguished writers and poets, including Palanca awardees Dr Ma Elena Paulma and Dr Anthony Tan who are expected to grace the stage of “Art for Rice.” The succeeding shows are on April 19 at 7:00 p.m. and April 23 at 3:00 p.m. at the XU Little Theater. A grand show will be held at the Capitol University gymnasium on May 6 at 7:00 p.m., which will also include performances from Liceo de Cagayan University and Capitol University artists. Audiences need only bring two kilos of rice or three pieces of canned goods, or P100 for professionals and P75 for students as registration. All funds raised and goods collected will go to the beneficiaries. “Beyond the performances is the call for us to help our communities,” expressed Hobart Savior, XCCA director. XU hopes to raise a significant amount to give to the farmers. Those who wish to give cash donations may make a deposit to Xavier University through any branch of the Bank of Philippine Islands Account No 9331-0133-36 or Land Bank
of the Philippines Account No 0152-0473-39. Donations in kind may be dropped off at the Magis Walkway at Xavier University. (XU Comm)
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during the assembly. The MIBF serves as the venue for the processing of experiences and feelings brought about by project prioritization and other activities. It is also one of the venues for the resolution of complaints; grievance related to the violation of policies, principles and implementation guidelines of the The MIBFPRA is an activity where the community formulates the criteria to be used in the ranking of barangay sub-projects as well as procedures, guidelines, mechanics of the ranking. The prioritized sub-project in Barangay Abaga is the Farm to Market Road along Purok 2 stretching a distance of approximately 2 kilometers and this is in partnership with the Barangay Local Government Unit of Abaga, Baloi, Lanao del Norte. Abaga is categorized under the “new” NCDDP areas, thus maximum community participation is encouraged The Kalahi-CIDSS Project is a poverty alleviation undertaking that seeks to apply the emergent approaches that were proven to be effective in community development work though the community driven development mindset. -- with reports from Nelsa P. Dicay, AC, Baloi, LDN
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The panel of judges for each award category is as follows: Victor Gerardo Bulatao chairs the Kaangayan Award, with co-chairs Ma. Corazon Gaite-Llanderal and Jose Noel Olano. The Kalambuan Award is chaired by Sylvia Okinlay-Paraguya, with co-chairs Teodorico Pena and Ariel Hernandez. Archbishop Antonio Ledesma chairs the Kalinaw Award, with cochair Charlito Manlupig and Emma Leslie. Lastly, David Langworthy chairs the Kaligon Award, with co-chairs Jane Langworthy, Goldelino Chan, and Ramon Chua. The following criteria will be used to assess the achievements of shortlisted barangays: impact (20%); leadership and community participation (15%); innovation (15%); sustainability (15%); replicability (15%); efficiency (15%); other criteria (5%). Deliberations for shortlisted barangays will begin on April 29, and the finalists will be announced on May 8. The awarding, presentation, exhibition, and celebration of winners will be held in time with the Balay Mindanaw Days celebration from May 26 to 28, 2016.
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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 44 Initao, Misamis Oriental IN RE: PETITION FOR SPEC. PROC. NO. 2016-1350 CANCELLATION FROM THE REGISTRY OF LIVE BIRTH OF NAAWAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF RIGGY ALLONA SABILLA SPOUSES ROSELLER G. SABILLA MARITES ALLONA SABILLA AND RIGGY ALLONA SABILLA Petitioners -versusLOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAAWAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Respondent.
x-----------------------------------------/ ORDER Finding the petition for Cancellation from the Registry of Live Birth of Riggy Allona Sabilla sufficient in form and substance, the same is set for hearing on August 03, 2016 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, at this court sitting at the Hall of Justice, Poblacion, Initao, Misamis Oriental. The Civil Registrar concerned and any person having or claiming any interest under the certificate of live birth whose cancellation/correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days form notice of the petition, file his or her opposition thereto. At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this Order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental. Further, let a copy of this Order and the petition be posted at the bulletin boards of the entrance door of this court, Hall of Justice, Initao, Misamis Oriental and Municipal Hall,Naawan, Misamis Oriental. Finally, let a copy of the petition and this Order be furnished to the Office of the Solicitor General and the Office of the Civil Registrar concerned. SO ORDERED. Initao, Misamis Oriental, March 7, 2016
(Sgd.) MARISSA P. ESTABAYA Presiding Judge
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of our country, uplifting the lives of our countrymen, and protecting our environment.” “[This is] yet another reason for us to be optimistic and confident about the future,” the President said as he described the newest solar farm as “a step in the right direction” as it will help the Philippines fulfill its commitment in Paris last December of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70 percent by 2030. The solar farm, according to AboitizPower Corporation, “will help avoid 72,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year.” This solar farm will produce “over 82 gigawattt hours of clean energy a year, enough to power 33,000 houses,” said Aboitiz Power Corporation Chief Executive Officer Erramon I. Aboitiz. Aboitiz said that RE is the company’s contribution to the country’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution on Climate Change especially since the Philippines “is among the countries deemed most vulnerable to its dire effects.” “While the Philippines accounts for only 0.3 percent of global GHG emission, AboitizPower fully supports
government’s call to further reduce our carbon footprint. To ensure that we keep up with the growing demand and secure the country’s energy mix target of a minimumm of 30 percent renewable, we will continuously invest and develop more Cleanergy, our brand for clean and renewable energy,” he said. With less than 70 days left in office, Aquino has touted his administration’s accomplishment in “greening” the energy sector with 33.9 percent renewables in the Philippines’ energy mix and mitigating climate change. “We have commissioned a total of 3,262 MW in installed capacity in 70 power plants, 38 of which—or better than 50 percent—are renewable,” he proudly proclaimed. Specifically for the Visayas, Aquino said that his administration “were able to increase the region’s dependable capacity by more than 900 MW— from around 1,300 MW in 2010 to 2,228 MW at present. There is another 5,404 MW in the pipeline through 60 incoming committed projects, 42 of which are renewable.” RE to complete energization Aquino, with Energy Secretary Zenaida Monsada, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr.,
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10TH Judicial Region Branch 16, Tangub City IN THE MATTER OF THE CORRECTION OF ENTRIES IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF TERESITA RABINA CHUA SPECIAL PROCEEDING CASE AS TO THE CITIZENSHIP OF HER TC-2016-002 FATHER FROM “FILIPINO” TO “CHINESE” AND TO ERASE THE ENTRY OF “FORGOTTEN” ON THE DATE AND PLACE OF MARRIAGE OF PARENTS COLUMN. TERESITA RABINA CHUA-BLOCK Petitioner -versusTHE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TANGUB CITY Respondent.
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WHEREAS, after alleging certain facts in a verified petition filed on February 24, 2016, petitioner prayed that after notice, publication and hearing an order be issued directing the Local Civil Registrar of Tangub City, Mis. Occ., to make the following correction in her record of birth, to wit: A. B.
As to the entry of the citizenship of her father from “FILIPINO” to “CHINESE”; To erase the entry “FORGOTTEN” in the date and place of marriage of parents column.
WHEREFORE, finding the petition in due from and substance, the hearing of the same is hereby set on MAY 20,2016 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, at the Session Hall of this Honorable Court, at which date, time and place, any concerned and interested person may appear and show cause, if any, why said petition shall not be granted. The Sheriff of this Honorable Court is hereby ordered to post copies of this Notice in three (3) conspicuous places, preferably in the Bulletin Board of this Court, the City Hall of Tangub City, and the Barangay hall of Labuyo, Tangub City, Mis. Occ. Moreover, let a copy of this petition and notice be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Misamis Occidental, all at the expense of the petitioner, for the information and guidance of all concerned. Also let a copy of this petition and notice be furnished the petitioner, the Office of the Solicitor General, and the Local Civil Registrar of Tangub City. Any person having or claiming any interest under the entry whose correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last date of publication of such notice file his opposition thereto. WITNESS, the honorable SYLVIA A. SINGIDASMACHACON, Presiding/Executive judge, this 22nd day of March 2016.
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AboitizPower Corp Chief Executive Officer Erramon Aboitiz, and sister Kris Aquino, led the inauguration of the solar farm, AboitizPower’s first foray into solar energy. The President also said that RE will “complete” the energization of every corner of the Philippines by the end of June. When he first occupied Malacanang, he was told that only very few sitios remained to be energized. But in 2011, it was found out that there were still 32,441 to be energized, which he said have already been connected to the grid. “But there are still a remaining few sitios, those in the hinterlands and those very far from the grid that have yet to be energized,” he said, vowing that his administration will energize these through RE “by the end of June, this year.” Solar power capital The inauguration Tuesday of SaCaSun’s solar farm brought the number of solar power facilities in Negros Occidental province to six with a total generation capacity of 341.5 MWs. The province, which has made Philippine energy sector history by becoming the country’s solar power capital, also hosts other solar power farms such as the 132.5 MW Helios Solar Energy solar farm in Cadiz City—the biggest in Southeast Asia; the 45 MW solar E X T R A J U DI C IA L PA R T I T I O N WI T H C O NF O R M I T Y TO SUBDIVISION AND WITH WAI V E R O F R I G H T S OF REGISTERED REAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the SPOUSES EPEFANIO M AA G AD a n d M A R IA B. MAAGAD both died respectively sometime of December 1995 intestate in Cagayan de Oro City and sometime in April 2007 intestate in Opol, Misamis Oriental, left 2 parcels of land situated in Barangay Cogon, Misamis Oriental and which property described as follows; A.) Lot 37499, Cad 237, Cagayan Cadastre, Identical to Lot 35, Csd10-004028, Covered by OCT No. P-22376, with Ta x D e c l a r a t i o n N o . 0819000401609 situated in Barangay Cogon, Gitagum, Cagayan de Oro City. Containing an area of TWNETY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED ONE (20,901) square meters more or less; B.) Lot 37505, Cad 237, Cagayan Cadastre, identical to Lot 41, Csd10-004028, covered by OCT No. P-22375, w i t h Ta x D e c l a r a t i o n N o . 0 8 1 9 0 0 0 4 0 1 6 11 , situated in Brgy. Cogon, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of S I X T EEN T H O U S AND O NE H U ND R ED O NE (16,101) Square meters more or less is the subject o f E X T R A J U DI C IA L PA R T I T I O N WI T H C O NF O R M I T Y TO SUBDIVISION AND WITH WAI V E R O F R I G H T S OF REGISTERED REAL PROPERTY Under Notary Public of Atty. Emelito J. Marquiño per Doc, No. 250; Page No. 51; Book No. XII; Series of 2016 BWM: Apr. 15, 22 & 29, 2016
farm of San Carlos Solar Energy (SaCaSol) in this city; the 48 MW solar farm of Negros Island Solar Power in the municipality of Manapla; the 25 MW solar farm of Citicor Power in Silay City; and the 32 MW solar farm Negros Island Solar Power in La Carlota City. Aside from solar farms, Negros Occidental’s other renewable energy sources are its river systems which, according to Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. “are ready to be tapped for renewable energy generation.” These are the rivers of Himogaan, Sicaba, Malugo, Bago, Binalbagan, and IlogHilabangan. Once tapped for power generation, these rivers can combine to produce an estimated capacity of 200 MWs. Marañon disclosed that he had already discussed with Aquino plans to harness all the renewable energy sources of the province to be able to transform it into a green economy.
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been affected by the dry spell. The relief distribution is a joint effort of various line agencies in the region, including the DSWD, Department of Health, Department of Interior and Local Government, Bureau of Fire Protection, and the ARMM Humanitarian Emergency Action and Response Team. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its latest advisory issued April 4, that the El Niño remains strong, although it is now weakening and that the “condition in the tropical Pacific will return to DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF DONATION Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late HERMINIO SUPRANES PEREZ died on March 29, 2014, left parcels of land situated in Barangay Maanas, Medina, Misamis Oriental and covered for taxation purposes under Tax Declaration Nos.02-000900694 and 02-0009-00696 of the Municipal Assessor’s Office and covered under Transfer Certificate of Title Nos. T-16163 and T-27892 which parcels of land is more particularly described as follows: A. Lot 1248-B, Psd-10007004 being a portion of Lot 1248, Cad-347, Medina Cadastre situated in the Barrio of Maanas, Medina, Province of Misamis Oriental containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) SQ.M. B. Lot 9-E-1-G, Psd-10033430 being a portion of Lot 9-B-1, Psd-10-006647 situated in the barangay of Maanas, Municipality of Medina Province of Misamis Oriental containing an area THREE HUNDRED TEN (310) SQ.M. C. Lot 1248-B, Psd-10007004 being a portion of Lot 1248, Cad-347, Medina Cadastre situated in the Barrio of Maanas, Medina, Province of Misamis Oriental containing an area of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE (135)SQ.M. D. Lot 9-E-1-G, Psd-10033430 being a portion of Lot 9-B-1, Psd-10-006647 situated in the barangay of Maanas, Municipality of Medina Province of Misamis Oriental containing an area TWO HUNDRED THIRTY THREE (233) SQ.M., more or less are the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF DONATION Under Notary Public of Atty. BENJAMIN G. GUIMONG per Doc, No. 123; Page No. 25; Book No. 30G; Series of 2015 BWM: Apr. 8, 15, 22, 2016
neutral levels by mid-2016 (May-June-July)”. PAGASA said 23 provinces in Mindanao are under drought conditions, which means rainfall has been more than 60% below normal for three consecutive months, while two are under dry conditions wherein rainfall has been 21% to 60% below normal for two consecutive months. These include all provinces in the six regions of the south, namely: Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao, SOCCSKSARGEN, Caraga and the ARMM. Only Davao Oriental and Surigao del Sur provinces are under dry conditions. In Cagayan de Oro City, more than 11,000 farmers from Northern Mindanao who have been affected by the drought brought about by the prevailing El Niño have received rice and other food supplies from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). DSWD Region 10 Operations Chief Rosemarie P. Conde, in a news conference earlier this week, said the farmers came from 10 cities and municipalities in the region that declared a state of calamity. The agency is also scheduled to distribute rice to 13,292 farming families in Bukidnon province on April 19 to 29. Non-government organizations have been tapped by the DSWD to do the actual distribution as the Commission on Elections Resolution No. 9981 prohibits the “Release, disbursement or expenditures of public funds” from March 25 to May 8 ahead of the May 9 elections. Ms. Conde said the agency will also provide assistance to farmers who are not living in DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF DONATION Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late HERMINIO SUPRANES PEREZ died on March 29, 2014, left parcels of land situated in Barangay Olingan, Dipolog City and Barangay Galas, Dipolog City and covered under Transfer Certificate of Title Nos, T-30274 and T-26426 and which parcels of land are more particularly described as follows: A. L o t 2 0 6 4 - D - 4 - B situated in the barangay of Olingan, City of Dipolog, Island of Mindanao containing an area of TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR (2,634) SQ.M. B. Lot 1935-D-5-C-2) situated in the Barangay of Galas, City of Dipolog, Island of Mindanao containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED (500) SQ.M. C. L o t 2 0 6 4 - D - 4 - B situated in the Barangay of Olingan, City of Dipolog, Island of Mindanao containing an area of ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX (1,976) SQ.M. D. Lot 1935-D-5-C-2 situated in the barangay of Galas,City of Dipolog containing an area THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE (375) SQ.M., more or less are the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF DONATION Under Notary Public of Atty. BENJAMIN G. GUIMONG per Doc, No. 125; Page No. 25; Book No. 30G; Series of 2015 BWM: Apr. 8, 15, 22, 2016
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calamity-declared areas such as Cagayan de Oro City, but the DSWD will first conduct a validation of beneficiaries. Cagayan de Oro Mayor Oscar S. Moreno and the city councilors are in a deadlock on which barangays should be declared under a state of calamity. City Social Welfare and Development Officer Teddy Sabuga-a, Jr. said there are 21 barangays affected by El Niño.
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distributing her campaign materials in their respective neighborhoods. “We are doing this on our own because we believe that everyone should do his or her share so that we can have a caring, responsive and responsible President in Malacanang,” said Hadji Mannan Hamid, president of the 100-strong fish brokers group. Hamid said that aside from the individual fish brokers and vendors, they also have secured the support of their laborers and workers numbering around 200 people to work for Poe’s victory in the May 9, 2016 elections. “We may not be a very big group, but what counts is our unity and determination to help Senator Poe become president,” Hamid said. “Of course, it helps that many of us are die-hard fans of Senator Poe’s late father, the great FPJ.” Hamid said the association reached a consensus to support Poe because they believe she will deliver on her promise to allocate a proportionate budget to Mindanao which should help spur peace and development in the south by creating more jobs and livelihood opportunities once the government undertakes massive infrastructure projects in the region. He said the fishing industry, for one, should benefit from a Poe presidency because the senator has prioritized agribusiness and agricultural development in her program of government. “We think she will be a good president, and that should be good not only for Zamboanga but for the entire country,” Hamid added. Advertorial DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF DONATION Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late HERMINIO SUPRANES PEREZ died on March 29, 2014, left parcels of land situated in Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental and covered under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-158996 and which parcel of land is more particularly described as follows: A. Lot 28, Block 3, Psd-10-0040101 located at Upper Carmen Cagayan de Oro City containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) SQ.M. B. Lot 28, Block 3, Psd-10-0040101 located at Upper Carmen Cagayan de Oro City containing an area of NINETY (90) SQ.M., more or less are the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF DONATION Under Notary Public of Atty. BENJAMIN G. GUIMONG per Doc, No. 124; Page No. 25; Book No. 30G; Series of 2015 BWM: Apr. 8, 15, 22, 2016
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BPI Lifestyle Madness goes to General Santos City The first in General Santos City, BPI Lifestyle Madness featured all-day consultations to enlighten shoppers on how products and services that can complete their lives and achieve their dreams. The event was held at the Veranza Mall last April 1 to 4.
The event is an all-in-one bazaar where consumers can seek financial advice, buy a new car or house, open new business, look for investment opportunities, or sample the latest lifestyle extravaganzas.
General Santos City mall goers make the most of the opportunity to inquire about the great deals offered during the BPI Lifestyle Madness.
BPI Credit cards team pose with Cotabato Central Mindanao BPI Area Business Director Ignacio “Jun” Wee as they officially open the BPI Lifestyle Madness in General Santos City. BPI Lifestyle Madness’ Siesta Session raffle competition is drawn by BPI Personal Banking Assistant Manager Ed Marco Magbanua, BPI Cotabato Central Midnanao Area Business Director Ignacio “Jun” Wee, and DTI representative Arnel Sayco.
BPI General Santos team are all smiles as they start the first day of the BPI Lifestyle Madness at the Veranza Mall General Santos City.
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convergence of more than 250 Rotarians are expected on Saturday - April 23, to attend District Training Assembly 2016 from 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 PM at the Grand Caprice, Limketkai Centre, Cagayan de Oro City. The prestigious training assembly is hosted by the Rotary Club of Carmen Valley with its dynamic President Joyce Libot and active Rotarians of the Club. The District Training Assembly 2016, is an annual club leaders training of the district at giving the incoming club officers for RY 2016-2017 the knowledge and guidance needed for them to effectively discharge the duties and responsibilities of their respective positions. It provides an opportunity for all incoming officers and chairs to “to get on the same page.” It is also an avenue for old Rotary members (even non-incoming officers) to get updates on new strategies on running their respective Rotary Clubs. It will be helpful in building “esprit de corps” in their Club. They have an important responsibility to teach their newer Rotary Members the joys that come from participating and providing service through Rotary. For new members, especially those with leadership potentials, it is also a great opportunity to receive an immersive orientation in Rotary. It is expected that all Rotarians (old and new members) in the district with an interest in furthering their involvement in the
programs and projects of Rotary are to attend this training seminar. It is then very essential and a MUST-ATTEND for all the INCOMING OFFICERS for RY 20162017 from President, President-Elect (RY 2017-2018) PresidentNominee (RY 2018-2019) Immediate Past President (President 20152016) Vice President, Club Secretaries, Treasurers, Auditors, Communication Officers, Club Trainers, Protocol Officer/SgtAt-Arms, Chairs of Club Membership, Administration, Service Projects, The Rotary Foundation, Public Relations, Youth Service Committees and other Club Officers. The District Training is FOCUS oriented wherein it creates a stronger Rotary Organization kicking goals in the community. Instead of process, the focus will be on strategies, actions and plans for Clubs to achieve bigger, better and bolder outcomes for the community. In an interview, President Elect (PE) Susan Delas Alas-Lonkey and DISTAS Over-All Committee Chair-PAG Luis Ramon ‘Boc’ M.
Pineda told Business Week Mindanao that the District Training Assembly 2016 will give the Rotarians the opportunity to empower themselves and their fellow club members and provide the necessary knowledge not only rotary/PAGE B2
DGE JING DELA CALZADA
PAG RAHON
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PDG NAVALES
PDG ALONG – DISTRICT TRAINER
PAG QUIBLAT
DGND MANGA
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PAG ALINABON
PAG IBRAHIM
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PAG SELECIOS
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Pres. JOYCE LIBOT - HOST
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e all have dreams, be it small dreams or big dreams. It doesn’t matter what they are as long as they would make YOU happy. There are so many kinds of dream killers. Some are even disguised as family and friends. Well, of course, there are also the haters who make our lives more interesting because without them, there’s no balance and challenge; therefore, life would be boring. And the most common dream killer is the one that comes from within ourselves… our own way of thinking.
Have you ever met a dream killer? They are the ones who try to kill your vision. The negative people who make you doubt yourself and your dreams. Those who tell you to be realistic and that your dreams are too big. They even tell you that what you are doing is wrong as if they have it all figured out. I say, ignore the dream killers. I used to get affected by them when I was younger but I came to a point in my life that I realized that this is my life so I will live it the way I want to. I cannot spend my life worrying if they are right and that
they would laugh at me if I fail. Now, I do whatever it takes to be happy at all times. Never let anyone comment on the validity of your dreams. Some people in our lives want us to stay at their levels because they don’t want us to become better than them. Take note, they want us to do well but not better than them. That’s what we call “crab mentality”. Sometimes, we have to make some difficult choices in our lives. When some people are not supportive of our decisions and they do not respect our dreams, ignore/PAGE B3
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Rotary Club of Carmen Valley received 10 awards
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE AWARDEES
In the recently concluded 32nd District Conference held last April 7-9, 2016 at Estosan Hotel, Cotabato City, Rotary Club of Carmen Valley received ten (10) awards for their exemplary project
for the sake of humanity. In behalf of the Rotarians of RCCVPresident Joyce Libot received the following awards: Basic Education and Literacy, Water and Sanitation, Polio Plus of
the Rotary Foundation, Maternal and Child Health, New Generations, Rotary New Year, Public Image, Community Development, Disease Prevention and Treatment and Plaque of Recognition
as Host Club during the District Training Assembly (DTA)-April 11, 2015. Indeed as Gifts to Humanity! Service is Above Self. CONGRATULATIONS!
32ND DISTRICT CONFERENCE April 7-9, 2016 Estosan Hotel, Cotabato City
ROTARY CLUB OF OF KALAYAAN CDO Most Outstanding President Antonieta Cynthia “Netnet” Camomot Most Outstanding Club Award Top in Membership Increase Outstanding TRF Contributor Award Every Rotarian Every Year Award District Governor Special Award for Best Bulletin Meritorious Awards Polio Plus of the Rotary Foundation Rotary New Year Water and Sanitation Basic Education and Literacy Economic and Community Development Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Disease Prevention and Treatment Maternal and Child Care Public Image New Generations OUTSTANDING ROTARY CLUB PRESIDENTS President Crisantiago Parojinog President Ma. Concepcion Borja-Lagonera President Anna Marie Medes President Laila Luz Garciano President Nicollete dela Cruz President Gabriel Calungsod President Rodolfo Alburo President Che Yasser Estrella President Winifredo Fontanilla President Victoriano Bailo
Rotary Club of Carmen Valley Members from L-R Front Row: RTN Ceasar Tacbas, PP Ed Rulona, PP Ann Basanes, President Joy Libot, PE Susan Delas-Lonkey, Rtn Freddie Cornella, President Rotaract Bambi Sagrado, DRRN Jundee Laurence A. Taruc, RTN Joe Palabao. Back Row L-R: IPP Jose Antonio ‘Toni’ Estrella, Rtn John Lim, CP Rmy Basanes, PP Wilson Paras, PAG Luis Ramon ‘Boc’ Pineda, Jr., RTN Apolinario ‘ Apple’ and PP Gaspar ‘Jun’ D. Gonzales
OUTSTANDING CLUBS Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro Rotary Club of CDO East Urban Rotary Club Uptown Iligan Rotary Club Iligan Ma. Cristina Rotary Club Isulan Rotary Club Metro Kidapawan Rotary Club Cotabato City South Rotary Club Metro Valencia Rotary Club Gingoog Bay Rotary Club West CDO
Rotary Club of Kalayaan Cagayan de Oro Pres. Netnet Camomot (2nd from right) receives the Most Outstanding Club Award from Rotary International District 3870 District Governor Leopoldo Ochia (right) during the Governor’s Ball held at the South Seas Mall Complex on April 9, 2016 for the 32nd District Conference. Also in photo are Discon Chair Past Assistant Governor Ricky Castro, District Secretary Fe Alvarez, and RC Kalayaan CDO Past Pres. Linda Costales (l-r).
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to ensure outstanding leadership in the Rotary Year 2016-17, but also to ensure continuous excellence so that they and their club will continue to become quality ROTARIANS SERVING HUMANITY! PDG Manuel ‘Manny’ U. Along will give the District’s Trainers Remarks, DG Leopoldo ‘Leo’ E. OchiaBrief on the State of the District with the Governor’s Elect Plenary Address of DGE Miriam Ruth ‘Jin’ D. Dela Calzada, PGD Virgilio ‘Jun’ G. Farcon, Jr. and
the Guest Speaker is PDG Marcos ‘Mac’ C. Hermoso the Regional Rotary Foundation Coordination. Sessions Speakers are the following Rotarians: PAG Evelyn ‘Eve’ Rahon, PAG Hubert B. Quiblat, PAG Arsensio ‘Bobby’ L. Sebastian, PAG Manuel ‘Manny” L. Alinabon, PAG Bansawan ‘Bans Z. Ibrahim, PDS Bebotte Chu, PAG Marlowe ‘Mar’ C. Selecios, PAG Casimira ‘Myra’ V. Balandra, PDG George A. Hamoy, PDG Teresita ‘Tess’ R. Navales, DGND Francisco ‘Frank’ D. Manga, Rtn. Clifford Jose ‘Cliff ’ G. Roa and PAG Maggie Z. Tse.
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he federal Government has today announced its national cyber security policy, ahead of CeBIT Australia where technology professionals will gather for Asia-
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we have to let them go and leave them in the past. I usually end up not sharing my dreams to some people I know because when I share them with the wrong people… Goodluck! Sometimes, dream killers come from our own way of thinking. That’s when we let fear and worry get into the way like when we get scared of what others might say if we fail. In life, sometimes we’re up and sometimes we fall down. It doesn’t really matter as long as you get back up everytime you fall down. Be happy no matter what in good times and in bad times. Don’t feel bad feeling good when you fail. With me, I still enjoy my life even in bad times because I believe that everything happens for a GOOD reason, even the bad times. I learned this the hard way. Never again will I make bad circumstances destroy my joy. I feel bad for people who laugh at other people’s failures. They are mean human beings who are just too afraid to even try to make their dreams happen so they just settle to live in mediocrity. So, don’t take it personally. What they say about you has nothing to do with you
Pacific’s largest business technology event, 2 – 4 May 2016 at Sydney Olympic Park. With IT security high on Australia’s national agenda the Government has committed $230 million to
but has everything to do with them. It’s not you, it’s them. It is very important especially in children that we make them believe at a young age that they are unlimited human beings and that anything is possible. They can be anything they want to be when they grow up. We can give them positive advices but we must respect their decisions and respect them on how they want to do it because there’s no right or wrong way. Whatever works for you may not work for them. From now on, surround yourself with happy human beings who love and support your dreams no matter how crazy they may seem. They are the people who tell you to go for it because anything is possible. Your life will improve for the best when you surround yourself with positive human beings. Life is meant to be lived! Try things that may not work but at least you tried rather than regretting one day that you never tried. Live life to the fullest no matter what! "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." Mark Twain
bolster defences. CeBIT Australia’s dedicated Cyber Security Conference will educate the industry on the disruptive technologies available and best practice methods to better protect public and private infrastructure from cyber-attacks. Harvey Stockbridge, Managing Director, Hannover Fairs Australia – organiser of CeBIT Australia – commented on the need to secure Australia’s online future. “With more businesses providing products and services online and a strong drive for the government to transact online, the requirement to deliver secure and robust services is more important than ever before. Poor cyber security is a national threat, whereas a strong cyber security strategy will contribute positively to Australia’s economy. “The government and industry will come together at CeBIT to collaborate and discuss the benefits of the internet for business and consumers,
and how to make our online systems and networks more resilient” said Mr Stockbridge. CeBIT Australia’s objective of the Cyber Security Conference is to provide the knowledge and skills for professionals to manage public information securely and remain ahead of cyber criminals. Lynwen Connick, First Assistant Secretary, Cyber Policy and Intelligence Division, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet will give the keynote address at the CeBIT Cyber Security conference on 2 May, outlining the Government’s new Cyber Security Strategy and how private-public cooperation will be facilitated to boost innovation and improve cyber skills. Mikhail Lopushanski, Chief Security Officer, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority will discuss the risk factors in shared computer services such as the cloud and examine the exposure of highly critical/sensitive IT assets to untrusted environments and their weaknesses. Other speakers
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include: Asaf Ahmad, CISO, NSW Fire Brigades speaking on mobility and the challenge of securing devices in the field Peter Nikoletatos, Executive Director and CIO, La Trobe University will explain the lessons learnt from managing the exponential growth of the intensive nature of technology and data at the university and dealing with security issues such as intrusions and hacking Rob Fitzpatrick, CEO, Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) will outline how to future proof cyber security Ross Lettau, Head of Security and Risk – NGIS Program, Transport for NSW and Mark Burns Security and GRC Lead, Custom Fleet will lead a panel discussion on how incident response processes and tools can be changed to ensure the resilience of enterprises Mark Burns Security and GRC Lead, Custom Fleet will share tips on how small and medium enterprises can protect themselves
from cyber threats Ross Lettau, Head of Security and Risk – NGIS Program, Transport for NSW will share how the right tools can detect and prevent attacks Stan Gallo, Director KPMG Forensic, KPMG Australia will outline the latest developments in cyber security and the Australian Cyber Security Centre insights With the national cyber security policy outlining the Government’s support to export Australian cyber security services, CeBIT Australia will showcase a range of exhibitors featuring security products and services including SafeT Email, Triskele Labs, Nybsys, R&M Insurance Brokers, Seccom Global, ditno, Barco Systems, BaQapp, Hacker Insurance Cover and WatchGuard Technologies, to name a few. CeBIT Australia will bring together ICT and business technology professionals at Sydney Olympic Park from 2 - 4 May 2016. Register to attend: http://www.cebit. com.au/register/
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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM Regional Office No 10 Cagayan de Oro City
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL-NORTHERN MINDANAO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL-X Resolution No. 11 (s. 2016) ENTICING ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO SEND DELEGATION TO COMPETE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRST (1st) LUMAD FESTIVAL AND ADOPTING THE FESTIVAL AS AN ANNUAL LUMAD FESTIVAL IN REGION-X
ENDORSEMENT Northern Mindanao is one of the regions in the country that intensively promote culture and arts, heritage and festivities that gave sustainable tourist arrivals both local and international. From the five provinces to the nine cities of the region, each Local Government Unit is represented by their local celebrations defining a more fun experience. One of the media partners of DOT 10, the Business Week Mindanao and Mindanao Daily News, will be holding the “1st AMIHANG MINDANAO LUMAD FESTIVAL HIMAMAT 2016” dubbed as the “Festival of Festival for Peace and Cultural Understanding”. This is a convergence of all the festivals of Northern Mindanao and will be considered as one of the biggest and grandest festivals in Mindanao. Relative to this, the Department of Tourism Region 10 endorses the “1st AMIHANG MINDANAO LUMAD FESTIVAL HIMAMAT 2016” to join the grandest celebration of culture and heritage. The festival will be conducted on September 24, 2016 in Cagayan de City in time for the World Tourism Day. This will take a significant responsibility in the promotions of the destinations, products, culture and events of the region.
Done this 14thth day of March 2016, in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
WHEREAS, one of the policies of the Regional Development Council-X as indicated in its physical framework plan, regional development plan and sector plans is to facilitate and support all events and festivities geared towards promoting regional and local tourism to gain the benefits from tourism activities such as providing jobs for low-skilled people, generating incremental income from tourists’ spending and thereby contributing to local and regional economic development; WHEREAS, one of the proposed tourism activities to address this regional development policy is the conduct of regional and local festivals as a means of promoting the indigenous and local culture of the Filipino people especially in Northern Mindanao; WHEREAS, the Businessweek Mindanao launched the Lumad Festival Project in September 24, 2015 during the grand opening of the National Tourism Week in SM City Cagayan de Oro; WHEREAS, the Lumad festival aims to promote peace and cultural understanding by showcasing the different culture and traditions conveyed by the Lumads in the provinces and municipalities in the region through a dance competition on September 2324, 2016 in Cagayan de Oro City; WHEREAS, the festival anticipates about 40 to 50 contingents from the five provinces, nine cities and 84 municipalities in the region to compete and showcase the respective Lumad’s culture and tradition to an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 foreign and domestic tourists through street dancing and ground tableau presentation, as well as, participate in the record-breaking dance performance to the tune of “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”; ‘ WHEREAS, the Economic Development Committee during its meeting on April 7, 2016 favorably endorsed the conduct of the Festival to the Full Council; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, on motion duly seconded, to entice all local government units to send delegation to compete and participate in the 1st Lumad festival competition; FURTHER RESOLVED, to adopt the Lumad Festival as an annual grand festival in Northern Mindanao; FINALLY RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be furnished to all provincial, city and municipal local government units, the Department of Tourism Central and Regional Office X and to the 1st Lumad Festival Project Organizer for their appropriate action. Approved, 12 April 2016 108th RDC-X Full Council Meeting Grand Caprice Restaurant, Cagayan de Oro City
Certified Correct:
DIR. MAE ESTER T. GUIAMADEL Secretary, RDC-X Assistant Regional Director, NEDA-X
CATALINO E. CHAN III Regional Director
Attested and Approved:
ENGR. LEON M. DACANAY, JR., CESO III Vice-Chairperson, RDC-X Regional Director, NEDA-X (Presiding Officer)