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Briefly Mindanao electrification THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) said the bigger share of electrification projects slated for 2018 will go to un-energized communities of Mindanao to bolster development in the island.

Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said a P1.817-billion budget has been allotted to provide electricity to 1,817 sitios across the country this year. Majority of these areas are located in Mindanao with 705 sitios, followed by Luzon with 560 sitios, and Visayas with 552 sitios.

“The government’s electrification policy is always cognizant of, and responsive to, the situation on the ground. Despite the best efforts of government, in partnership with electric cooperatives, a large chunk of Mindanao remains un-electrified.

This is precisely the reason Mindanao gets the lion’s share of the government’s funds aimed at extending electricity services to the un-served areas,” Masongsong said.

Summer adventure DAVAO City -- Compostela Valley province is gearing up for the summer adventure as it participates for the first time in the Visit Davao Summer Festival (VDSF) this year.

First on its summer adventure is an all-women climb to Mt Amakan dubbed as the 1st ComVal Bobay Climb, a thematic adventure climb exclusive for women on April 21 and 22 in Maco town. Bobay is Mandaya word for woman.

“This is the first time to hold an event for women according to the pacing of the women,” said Christine Dompor, Provincial Tourism Officer of Compostela Valley. pump-prime Mindanao’s economy and help it realize its potential,” he added.

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TOURISM official in Northern Mindanao clarified that Camiguin has a different positioning compared to Boracay, contrary to a news article that said not much should be expected from the “laid back” province.

Department of Tourism (DOT 10) Regional Director Marie Elaine S. Unchuan was reacting to an article by Cagayan de Oro reporter Mark

Francisco titled “Camiguin ain’t no Boracay, don’t expect too much: DOT executive” published in Mindanao Daily tourism/PAGE 11

SPDA plans to establish modern hospital in Davao

By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV, MindaNews

‘POORTUNER, ANYONE?’ Called “skylab” in some parts of Mindanao, this

modified motorcycle seen along the national highway in Malungon, Sarangani, is jokingly referred to as “Poortuner” as it can accommodate the number of passengers of an SUV and sometimes even more. Passengers and drivers take risks, however, as there are no safety gadgets and the vehicles are not registered for hire.

Photo by Serafin Ramos, Jr.

DAVAO City -- The Southern Philippines Development Aut h or it y ( SP DA ) , a government-owned and controlled corporation, will construct a modern medical city in its 4.7-hectare

property currently occupied by t h e D e p ar t m e nt of Agrarian Reform (DAR) 11 in Catalunan Pequeño, Davao City.

Newly-appointed SPDA plans/PAGE 11

whom consider Mindanao as their home.

Mindanao holds much potential and currently p ro d u c e s m aj or i t y of agricultural products and exports of the Philippines, mostly in the form of fresh fruits. It provides over 40% of the food requirements of the country. Yet, Mindanao still has more than 170 thousand hectares of fertile peace/PAGE 11

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The island province of Camiguin will host a dive festival this June, according to a full-page announcement run by the Department of Tourism (DOT) 10 in this paper yesterday.

Details are still sketchy at this point but to drum up publicity for the event, the DOT 10 indicated that there will be a media tour around dive/PAGE 10

Camiguin Innovations in Inclusive Business for Peace, to host dive Sustainability in Conflict- affected Mindanao fest this June (PART 1) MINDANAO OUTLOOK

By UROOJ MALIK Chairman, Hineleban Foundation Inc.

WITHOUT a doubt, Mindanao is a magnificent place. It not only boasts of valuable rich natural resources, but also possesses the Philippine’s world renowned islands with pristine beaches, and mountain ranges lush with forests and watersheds, teeming with exotic wild

life. It is also a melting pot of people of different faiths and ethnic backgrounds – the Indigenous People (IP

or Lumads) and Muslims (Moros) - as the original inhabitants of the island, and Christian settlers—all of

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Sarangani seeks P123.8-M funding for road projects GENERAL Santos City -- The provincial government of Sarangani is pushing for the funding and implementation this year of around P123.8 million worth of road projects under t he C ondit iona l Matching Grant to Provinces (CMGP).

Sarangani Gov. Steve Chiongbian S olon s aid Wednesday the proposed grant would mainly fund the continuing upgrading of two priority road projects in its two municipalities.

He said these are the Lun Padidu-Daan Suyan provincial road in Malapatan

town and the Ilaya-Datal Bukay road in Glan town.

The governor said these projects were part of the prov i n c e ' s L o c a l R o a d Ne t w o r k D e v e l o pm e nt Plan (LRNDP), which was approved by the provincial board during its regular session on Tuesday.

He said the LRNDP mainly serves as basis for t he i mpl e ment at i on of priority road upgrading and expansion projects within the province's seven municipalities.

It specifically included road networks in emerging

growth zones and remote areas in the province, he said.

The LRNDP was earlier endorsed to the board for approval by the Provincial Development Council, which is chaired by the governor.

It was also supported by Sarangani Rep. Ruel Pacquiao and S enator Emmanuel Pacquiao.

Solon said they have set the implementation of the plan starting this year and until 2022.

"It is in support of the economic agenda of President Rodrigo R. Duterte and the provincial government," the

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ARMM okays P1-B integrated cacao project

governor said.

He said the plan's approval was certified as urgent to facilitate its immediate transmittal to the Department of the Interior and Local Government, which leads the implementation of the CMGP. C MG P re pl a c e d t he K o n k r e t o a t Ay o s n a Lansangan ang Daan Tungo sa Pangkalahatang Kaunlaran or the Kalsada program, which was launched by the national government in 2016 following t h e c ompl e t i on of t he Australian Aid’s Provincial seeks/PAGE 9

COTABATO City -- The Regional Board of Investments of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (RBOIARMM) has approved a P1.016 billion integrated cacao plantation project in Barangay Nuyo, Buldon, Maguindanao.

On Monday, the board unanimously approved the registration of ChocoInvest Corp. for the undertaking of the project.

Lawyer Ishak Mastura, RBOI chair and managing head, said the project would help the country achieve its target of 100,000 metric tons (MT) cacao production by 2020.

Mastura also said the project would support the government’s “Cacao Double

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is optimistic that the local production of coffee will increase and coffee products will be more globally competitive with the Philippine Coffee Industry Roadmap 20172022, which was signed last month by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said the DTI is working closely with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to implement the coffee industry roadmap.

Under the five-year period roadmap, some

213,788 hectares of land is expected to be made available for coffee farming. At the same time, the program is expected to bring about an increase in the average yield to one ton of coffee beans per hectare from the current 0.33 tons.

Coffee production at the end of the implementation of the roadmap is targeted at 214,626 metric ton (MT) from the current annual output of 37,000 MT, according to Lopez. This would make the country’s coffee self-sufficiency level increase to 161 percent

Up Program” in line with the Philippine 2020 Cacao Challenge, which aims to address the very low supply of about 10,000 MT or 80 percent short of the average local consumption demand of 50,000 MT annually (Cocoa Barometer 2012).

C a c a o g row i n g an d production, he said, is laborintensive, thus providing more livelihood and jobs in the rural areas, especially in Buldon.

“ChocoInvest will be granted with fiscal incentives, such as income tax holidays for six years, as well as other incentives being provided by the government upon the start of its commercial operations,” Mastura added. cacao/PAGE 9

Industry road map to boost production of PH coffee from the current 41.6 percent level.

“We have to have a patriotic drive to encourage demand for Philippine coffee. We are encouraging local producers to expand coffee production to create the demand,” said Lopez.

The country produces four varieties of coffee -- the robusta, arabica, excelsa, and liberica, it was explained.

The DTI noted the huge local demand for coffee products. The Philippines is fifth largest consumer of coffee/PAGE 9

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Ford Launches All-New Expedition and New Mustang at the 15th Manila International Auto Show F ord Philippines at the 15th Manila International Auto Show launched the all-new Expedition fullsize SUV featuring a bold and robust new design, improved performance, and a collection of best-in-class luxury features.

“The all-new Expedition delivers an even more luxurious drive, with a suite of new features and power that will provide our customers with more control, while ensuring their families are safe on the road,” said Rodel Gallega, vice president, Marketing and Sales, Ford Philippines.

Powering the Expedition is a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that delivers 375 horsepower at

5,000 rpm and 470 lb-ft torque at 3,500 rpm. The all-new Expedition achieves greater fuel efficiency and vehicle tailpipe emissions during city driving through its Auto Start-Stop Technology. This programs the engine to switch off while keeping the air-conditioning, audio system, and exterior lighting functioning as the vehicle comes to a stop when in traffic.

The engine is mated with a 10-speed SelectShift Automatic Transmission that offers quicker shift times, and a wide ratio span that optimizes gear spacing for better responses. On the Rotary Gear Shift Dial, pressing “M,” engages SelectShift manual

mode, enabling driver-controlled shifting in an instant.

Greater maneuverability and handling is delivered through the Driver-Selectable Terrain Management System (TMS), a new intuitive system designed to help the vehicles adapt to different road conditions and driving dynamics. This system features four pre-set modes for all models – Normal, Sport, tow/ Haul, and EcoSelect. The 4WD variants feature seven driverselectable TMS modes – Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, EcoSelect, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Sand, and Mud/Rut. The all-new Expedition will be available in two variants the following price points:

3.5L Expedition 4WD Limited MAX (with bucket seats) at Php 4,358,000 3.5L Expedition 4WD Limited MAX at Php 4,258,000 The new Mustang offers an aggressive new design, powerful performance, and innovative changes in transmission, braking, and sports exhaust technologies, and arrives with more customizable options than ever, making each and every Mustang truly distinct.

“The Mustang is full of history and heritage, and its updated design, performance enhancements, and new innovative features will give Mustang fans something to really get excited about,” said

Philippine Premiere of Ferrari 812 Superfast The Ferrari 812 Superfast officially made its debut in Philippines after a year from its International Premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2017.

The model opens a new chapter in Ferrari V12 engine history and marks the 70th anniversary since Ferrari released its first Cavallino Rampante sports car, the 125 S, in 1947.

Ferrari remains to this day the only manufacturer to have continuously produced sports cars with 12-cylinder engines throughout that time.

This was the first time for the local launch to have two units available for viewing, both with different options, highlighting both sporty and elegant sides of the 812 Superfast. One unit in Rosso Corsa with classic Ferrari tan interior and the other one in Bianco Avus with Bordeaux interior, showing off the possible

carbon fibre options and the level of personalization one can get on their unit.

The 812 Superfast, the vehicle that ushers in a new era in Ferrari 12-cylinder history, has been developed for clients demanding the most powerful and exclusive Ferrari in the lineup: an all-round sports car that will deliver overwhelming driving pleasure both on road and track and not compromise on comfort whatever condition it may face.

“The challenge that Ferrari always faces in developing new models is to push the boundaries of its own achievement,” said Autostrada Chairman Wellington Soong. “After intensive research and development, this is what they achieved with the 812 Superfast – the fastest and most powerful 12-cylinder engine in the 70-year history of Ferrari.”

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6.5-litre V12 engine that unleashes 800 cv, the 812 Superfast is the new benchmark in the front mid-engine sports car segment, achieving maximum power output at 8,500 rpm, which translates to a specific power output of 123 cv/l.

These figures have never been delivered by any previous front mid-engine car and they ensure the kind of thrilling top-end performance that is the

exclusive characteristic of Ferrari’s V12 race-proven heritage. The engine’s power is underscored by a full, rich exhaust sound that exploits the acoustic clout delivered by its increased displacement.

The maximum torque is 718Nm@7,000 rpm, a significant 80% of which is already available at 3,500 rpm, improving both drivability and pick-up even at low revs.

Ferrari/PAGE 10

Rodel Gallega, vice president, Marketing and Sales, Ford Philippines.

The new Ford Mustang comes in four variants: the 2.3L EcoBoost 10-speed AT fastback, 5.0L V8 GT 10-speed AT fastback, 5.0L V8 GT 10-speed AT convertible, and 5.0L V8 GT 6-speed MT convertible.

The new Mustang is available at Ford dealerships nationwide at the following pricing: 2.3L Ecoboost with 10-speed AT fastback at Php 2,798,000 5.0L V8 GT with 10-speed AT fastback at Php 3,478,000 5.0L V8 GT with 10-speed AT convertible at Php 3,678,000 5.0L V8 GT with 6-speed MT convertible at Php 3,578,000

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Prepare for landing think a minute

jhan tiafau hurst Think a minute…There’s a book entitled The 365 Stupidest Things Ever Said.

This is one of those stupid things that was actually said.

“If you bought our course on ‘How To Fly An Airplane In Six Easy Lessons,’ we apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused you by our failing to include the last chapter, ‘How To Land Your Plane Safely.’ Send us your name and address and we will immediately send you this last chapter on how to land your airplane safely.”

Can you imagine a pilot taking off in an airplane not knowing how to land it? Yet some of us ‘fly’ through life without ever thinking about how we are going to ‘land.’

Pilots are never even allowed to take off without a flight plan: knowing where they’re going and how they’ll get there.

But many of us are like the university student who said: “I don’t like to think about things until they happen.

Death is still a long way away.”

My grandmother used to tease my grandfather when he would leave the house to go for walks. She’d say to him: “Now dear, don’t go so far you can’t get back!” You know, that’s exactly what happens to us when we die. We’ve gotten so far we can’t get back. Each of us gets only one chance to live and then we have to die.

We only get one chance to ‘fly’ before we have to ‘land.’

“What goes up, must come down.” Ready or not, we’re going down! So we need to prepare for landing while we’ve still got time.

How about you? Do you know where you would ‘land’—if your life ended today? You see, we cannot know what’s going to happen to us tomorrow so we must be smart and sure we’re ready today! Just ask Jesus Christ to forgive you for your past wrongs and to take charge of your life every day. That’s the way you can live with total peace of mind that whenever your life ends, 5 years from now or 5 days from now, you know you’re ready for a safe landing.

Just Think a Minute…

Ruffy magbanua THE heat is on and the blame-game is back like no other. This is local politics in action --- unrelenting, deceptive and at times more than a labyrinth of empty rhetorics said before the lowly electorate.

For a country badly bitten by a virus called graft and corruption, election is basic

to fill up our democratic space, to f ix economic and political woes but this exercise is not simply a walk in the park.

As voters, we are entitled to listen to the candidates’ views, political, economic or otherwise.

And as taxpayers for that matter, we are entitled to agglomerate our diverse mindsets into unifying forms of any kind -- the very backbone of democracy in this corrupt-stricken country.

What I do have a problem with, however, is political deception in the manner the campaigns are held --and it starts at the barangay level.

After two years of postponements, Comelec

says it’s all systems go for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on Monday, May 14.

C omelec has set the election period from April 14 to May 21. The filing of certificates of candidacy by aspirants to barangay and SK posts began on April 14 and will be on until May 20, Friday.

Campaign period starts on May 4 and ends on May 12.

Positions at stake are punong barangay(village captain), 7 kagawads (members of the Sangguniang Barangay), SK chairperson, and 7 SK members will be up for grabs.

This local election is supposed to be non-partisan but tell that to the Marines, deceptions are now back with local politicos gunning their

own bets in preparation for the 2019 national elections.

For practical reason, politicians need the barangay more than ever to form the basis of their political machinery.

This is simply a cutand-dr y tactic in local politics. To say it bluntly, local election is typically an exercise in hypocrisy.

Politicians claim the barangay election is democratic and nonpolitical, and yet they all contrive to keep the local election political and undemocratic, the barangay being the building block for all power blocs.

Local election is a modern-day legal fiction indeed. (ruffy44_ph2000@ yahoo.com)

Spirituality is what the PNP must be taught, Gen. Albayalde Kakampi mo ang batas

Batas Mauricio LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… bring (the children) up in the training and instruction of the Lord… These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children…”

(Ephesians 6:4; Deuteronomy 6:6-7, the Holy Bible).

-ooo S P I R I T UA L I T Y I S WHAT THE PNP MUST B E T A U G H T, G E N .

A L B A YA L D E : M o r e than the special training approximating the one that members of the Special Action Force of the Philippine Nat i ona l Pol i c e ( PN P ) underwent which incoming PNP Director General Oscar Albayalde is proposing for those wishing to become

policemen under his tenure, I am suggesting, with due respect, that those being recruited to become PNP members must also be trained on holiness, morality, and spiritually, whatever their religious affiliations maybe.

Although it is greatly desirable if incoming police personnel are rigorously trained on various methods of self-defense, offense strategies, and other aspects of police work, I submit that there would be a much greater advantage in favor of our people if policemen are trained to discharge their duties and responsibilities with some degree of fear and love of God, distaste for wrongful economic gain, and with love and respect for other people.

Many may say that my proposal towards producing godly policemen may produce effeminate and “soft” PNP elements, giving rise to the danger of criminal elements taking advantage of them.

But this does not take into consideration the fact that truly godly policemen would be more loyal to God and His commands, and would

be disposed to serve more responsibly the citizenry und e r t he i r re sp e c t ive jurisdictions. They would even be harder to entice by offers from crime, gambling, and drug syndicates.

-ooo POLICEMEN WHO FEAR GOD TURN OUT TO BE BETTER POLICEMEN: I apologize if others will disagree with what I am saying here (as I know many will) but I am certain that our people will trust more easily policemen who will display true spirituality by their fear and love of God, by their observing a higher standard of morality when they deal with their fellow policemen, or with their superiors, or with other government workers, and with the public that they are sworn to serve.

If a policeman is vested with fear and love of God (w hate ver he may c a l l God to be, or whatever perceptions of God he may have), I am convinced that such a policeman would not, under any circumstance, accept even just a centavo from any gambling lord, or

from any drug lord, or from other crime syndicates (like gunrunning or kidnap-for ransom syndicates).

It would also be a certainty that this kind of a godly policeman would not readily obey orders of his superiors that are clearly out of line, even if the orders are from officers of much greater ranks. He would also refuse to be tempted by the so-called pleasures of the flesh so that he would avoid collecting wives, avoiding even other vices that would dishonor his uniform, his badge, and his gun. If a policeman truly loves God, he would never do anything that contravenes God’s commands.

-ooo POLICEMEN WHO ARE CRIMINALS ARE GODLESS: The problem is, at this point, we can no longer deny that many of those who become policemen lack fear and love of God. This is why we are witnesses to their being rude, abusive, rebellious, corrupt, and resorting to stealing and other criminal acts, on account of their desire to rake in money and more money.

Batas/PAGE 9

Loving God is loving others hints and traces

roy cimagala Let’s be clear about this. We cannot love God truly if we don’t love our neighbor, whoever he may be. St. John said it directly:”If a man says, I love God, and hates his brother, he is a liar. For he that loves not his brother whom he sees, how can he love God whom he has not seen?” (1 Jn 4,20)

We a r e r e m i n d e d of this truth of our faith in Pope Francis’s latest Ap ostolic E xhor t at ion, Gaudeteetexsultate. He urges us that to truly love God or to be truly holy, we have to serve the others by living especially the beatitudes and by doing works of mercy.

Paragraph 98 of that document says: “If I encounter a person outdoors on a cold night, I can view him or her as an annoyance, an idler, an obstacle in my path, a troubling sight, a problem for politicians to sort out, or even a piece of refuse of cluttering a public space.

“Or I can respond with faith and charity, and see in this person a human being with a dignity identical to my own, a creature infinitely

loved by the Father, an image of God, a brother or sister redeemed by Jesus Christ.

That is what it is to be a Christian! Can holiness somehow be understood apart from this lively recognition of the dignity of each human being?”

Always asking for God’s grace, we need to learn how to put ourselves in the place of the others, regardless of how they are,since this is what Christ, our way, our truth and life, is showing us in His life here on earth.

He, in fact, identified Himself more solicitously with the poor and the sinner as can be gleaned from the many episodes in the gospel.

He precisely was turned off with those who were selfrighteous, those who exuded

an obnoxious holier-thanthou attitude.

We must understand then that our path toward our human and Christian perfection is traced by the way we identify ourselves with everyone else in the same manner that Christ identified Himself with each one of us.

We know that this is not easy to do, and that is why we need to ask for God’s grace always, because only in that condition can we approximate this ideal that is proper to us.

Let us remember that, as the document reminds us, it is always God who takes the initiative before we can correspond to His will and ways. “The Church has Loving/PAGE 10

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Italpinas atends Xavier’s Dorm 1 Topping-Off Ceremony Mindanao’s first University, Xavier Ateneo, held the topping - off ceremony of the University’s Dorm 1 for its L. Gotianun, Sr. Center for Integrated Technologies (ALGCIT) at Manresa Complex, Fr William Masterson Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City.

During the ceremony, officers from Italpinas Development Corporation were invited to witness the event.

“We are grateful and privileged to be invited to the ceremony. Xavier’s dorm construction will be a good addition to Uptown’s developments”, said Frances Mae R. Galves, Brand Manager for IDC

Dorm 1 is the first to be constructed among the new buildings of XU-Andrew L. Gontianun Sr. Centere for Integrated Technologies (ALGCIT) a special program for Senior High School for the underprivileged but well- deserved students pursuing threeyear edge technical courses.

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(L-R): Radisson Hotel Group VP Finance and IT Asia Pacific Scott Bryce, Cebu Landmasters President and CEO Jose Soberano III and Cebu Landmasters EVP and COO Franco Soberano recently signed the management contract of the first Radisson Red in the Philippines.

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), the VisayasMindanao region’s leading local developer, has signed an agreement with the Radisson Hotel Group to bring the first Radisson RED hotel to the Philippines. Other Radisson RED hotels in the Asia Pacific pipeline including Guangzhou in China, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Mohali in India.

Radisson RED, which targets the ageless mindset, encompasses a lively and flexible concept, will be part of the Astra Centre, CLI’s major mixed-use development along AS Fortuna in Mandaue City, Cebu. Scheduled to open in fourth quarter of 2021, the 146-room hotel will boost CLI’s current hotel portfolio to 756 rooms.

“Cebu City is the

perfect location to introduce Radisson RED to the Philippines,” said Katerina Giannouka, president for Asia Pacific of the Radisson Hotel Group. “This is a dynamic, fast-paced urban center with a youthful vibe and positive outlook, and we look forward to welcoming guests at Radisson RED and introduce a new era of hospitality to the country.”

“We are delighted to be working with Radisson Hotel Group to bring Radisson RED to the Philippines for the first time,” said Jose Franco B. Soberano, senior vice president and chief operating officer of CLI. “This unique hotel concept will offer a completely new style of hospitality in Cebu City, appealing to a generation

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Radisson Red will arise in Astra Centre, a Cebu Landmasters mixed use property along A.S. Fortuna Street in Banilad, Mandaue City, Cebu.

of tech-savvy travelers who appreciate more fun hotel experiences and flexible stays.”

Giannouka described Radisson RED’s concept as “expressive, technologically savvy and social” and is “perfectly suited to Asia’s new generation of travelers who desire experience, flexibility and connectivity above all else.”

“We are excited about our partnership with Cebu Landmasters and

believe that it will be a success. We are confident that the Radisson RED brand will position us for solid performance, setting inspiring and memorable moments,” Giannouka added.

All of the 146 guest rooms in Radisson RED in Cebu will feature bold designs and the latest smart technology, allowing guests to stream content from their phone to their TV. The hotel’s minimum room size is 28 expands/PAGE 10

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Win JaDine concert tickets at Phoenix Petroleum stations and LPG stores in Davao

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hoenix Petroleum spreads the love in Davao this summer with The Revolution: JaDine Concert Tour Promo. Fuel up at select Phoenix stations and visit LPG stores for a chance to see James Reid and Nadine Lustre live on April 29, 2018 at the University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City.

Ten lucky motorists and Phoenix Super LPG customers from the Davao Region will each win two Gold tickets in the grand draw on April 27, 2018.

Every Php 500 single fuel purchase from any participating Phoenix retail station or a purchase of one 11kg Phoenix Super LPG from any participating Phoenix LGP stores entitles the customer to one raffle coupon.

To collect the raffle coupon, customers must present their fuel or LPG receipt to the Phoenix forecourt or LPG store attendant. After filling out the needed details, the coupon must be dropped in any of the drop boxes located at participating branches. The deadline for the submission of coupons is on April 12, 2018, 12 NN. Receipts can only be

used once and are valid only at the branch where the transaction was made.

Any excess amount on the receipt shall be void and cannot be used for future redemption. Only receipts within the promo period are valid for redemption. Lost or damaged receipt/s will not be accepted or replaced.

All winners will be notified via registered mail for instructions on how to claim their prizes. A customer may only win once.

The Revolution: JaDine Concert Tour Promo is applicable for cash and credit card transactions, and runs from April 10 to 25, 2018.

Visit www.phoenixfuels. ph/news to see the list of participating Phoenix Petroleum stations and LPG stores.

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Available in all its fuel products, Phoenix PULSE Technology is a fuel additive with advanced cleaning and protection properties for enhanced power and acceleration. It is made with cutting-edge fuel technology by world-class fuel experts, exclusively for homegrown brand, Phoenix Petroleum.

SSS collects over P200k from RACE Campaign in Batangas A month after the conduct of the Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign in a shopping mall here, the Social Security System (SSS) collected more than P200,000 from six delinquent employers that have been issued with a Show Cause Order.

SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc said that the SSS is happy with the positive results of the RACE Campaign in Lipa and hopes that employer compliance will increase more in the coming months.

“We would like to

thank the employers who immediately responded to our warning. They registered their businesses and employees with SSS and paid their delinquencies as well.

We hope that this will be the start of our good partnership in providing social security protection

to our members,” said Dooc.

As of this writing, six out of 11 employers have already responded to the Show Cause Orders posted by the RACE Team on their premises during a mapping operation last March 9. sss/PAGE 9

GSIS enhances policy on change in retirement options State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) now allows retired members to change their retirement mode, option, or date to meet their needs.

“We need to ensure that the System’s obligation of providing fair and equal social security benefits to its members is fulfilled. Thus, we are now allowing members to reconsider their options as they approach the start of their pension or receipt or other benefits,” GSIS president and general manager Jesus Clint Aranas said.

He explains that under the newly-issued revised policy, retired members who are qualified but have not yet received their benefits under Presidential Decree No. 1146 (AMENDING, EXPANDING, INCREASING AND INTEGRATING THE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND FACILITATING THE PAYMENT THEREOF UNDER COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 186, AS AMENDED, AND FOR

OTHER PURPOSES), may now request change in their retirement option to enable them to fully enjoy the benefit package most favorable to them.

Members who previously applied for five-year lumpsum and monthly pension at age 60 may opt to change their retirement option to immediate monthly pension, or vice versa.

Similarly, retirees who have yet to receive their benefit under Republic Act No. 8291 may request a change in their retirement mode or option, to obtain the benefit most advantageous to them.

If they had availed of five-year lumpsum and monthly pension after five years, they may change their retirement option to 18-month cash payment with immediate pension, or vice versa.

To request for change in retirement mode, option, or date, retirees must submit a written request to the GSIS office where their previous application was filed.

For inquiries affected retirees may call GSIS’s Contact Center 8474747.

Banking&Finance 2nd tax reform package to lure investors: WB

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HE second package of the Duterte administration’s Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP), which is expected to lower corporate income tax rates and rationalize fiscal incentives to investors, can attract the much-sought-after investments necessary to generate jobs, a World Bank (WB) economist said Monday.

“That is really about bringing the corporate income tax rate of the Philippines closer to neighboring countries in the region… and to create the same incentives for investors to come and to do business here in the

Philippines,” WB lead economist Birgit Hansl said in an interview.

“If there would be more investments, there could be more growth,” said Hansl, also the Program Leader for Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.

Hansl said the second package of the CTRP aims to create a more level playing field for investors or corporations in the Philippines, as it makes corporate income tax rates similar to neighboring countries.

She also underscored the need for the Philippines to reduce regulatory burdens and

create an environment that promotes higher levels of competition.

“So these are often more fundamental market structures issues companies would like to see before they enter the market as an investor,” she added in a press briefing.

The WB economist further said the country should also invest in infrastructure and education, skills and health to achieve inclusive growth.

“What the people need is the right condition to take part in growth and they usually need the certain set of skills to get the jobs that are higher paying,” Hansl said.

“Because ultimately, firms have to have an incentive to expand their production and employ more people and create these jobs.

And that is the business environment but also the physical infrastructure environment that needs investment and work from the authorities to attract this job creation,” she added.

The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN), the first package of the CTRP signed into law

by President Rodrigo Duterte last December, reduced personal income taxes and adjusted excise taxes on fuel and automobiles. (PNA)

Cooperative insurance company taps financial institutions for inclusivity THE 44-year old 1 Cooperative Insurance System of the Philippines (1CISP) is tapping other financial institutions to boost its agenda of financial inclusivity and stability in the country.

1CISP is partnering with UnionBank of the Philippines and FINTQ -- the fintech unit of PLDT, Inc. -- as well as cooperatives throughout the country to make financial services available and more accessible to Filipinos particularly in remote areas.

1CISP President Roy Miclat said the firm aims to maximize the opportunities brought by digital technology for the company to “grow exponentially”.

Miclat added that by

partnering with other financial institutions, 1CISP targets to serve more Filipinos in their financial needs and protection through the networks of UnionBank and cooperatives the company is partnering with.

Since it was organized in 1974, 1CISP has been serving the financial and insurance needs of farmers, fisherfolk, labor groups, cooperatives, and individuals who are not covered by usual insurance providers such as the Government Service Insurance System, Social Security System, and private insurance companies.

Miclat said 1CISP has grown to a cooperative insurance firm with current capital stock of

Leasing and Finance Inc. (BDO Leasing) said gross revenues last year amounted to P3.2 billion, up 11 percent from year-ago’s P2.9 billion. It attributed this rise to the nine percent

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PHP951 million from PHP30 million in 1975.

1CISP is also providing financial

and insurance services to more than 2,000 cooperative members nationwide. (PNA)

BDO Leasing posts P570M net income in 2017 THE leasing and finance subsidiary of the Syled BDO Unibank Inc. registered flat growth in its net income in 2017 at P570 million.

In a statement release Friday, BDO

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growth of gross lease and loan portfolio to P34.5 billion.

“However, higher funding and operating costs tempered bottom line performance.

Moving ahead, the

company will continue to leverage on its Parent Company’s extensive market reach, strengthen its provincial presence to penetrate untapped markets and support the growth sectors in the economy,” it said.

It paid cash dividends of P0.10 apiece, or a total of P216.2 million, to its stockholders last March 27, the company revealed in the same statement.

The BDO subsidiary offers direct leases, real estate leases, sale and leaseback arrangements and receivables factoring. It has its own subsidiary, BRO Rental Inc., which offers operating lease. (PNA)

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Suzuki Philippines expands further in the north with new 3S dealership in Isabela

Suzuki Philippines (SPH), the pioneer compact car distributor in the country, continues to expand its market

footprint outside Metro Manila with the opening of a new 3S dealership in Santiago City, Isabela.

The new Suzuki Auto

Isabela is the most recent 3S automobile dealership to open. Strategically located along the National Hi-way of Barangay

(L-R) SPH Automobile executives, General Manager Cecil Capacete and Vice President and General Manager Shuzo Hoshikura, together with Elite North executives, President Alejandrino Alexis P. San Juan and Assistant General Manager and Vice President for Sales and Marketing Ronald Macadangdang, during the ribbon cutting of the newly opened Suzuki Auto Isabela.

Batal in Santiago City, the heart of Isabela, the new dealership is easily accessible to motorists, which then allows Suzuki to assist and accommodate more customers.

“We have high hopes and expectations for Suzuki Auto Isabela.

The location — Santiago City — is the commercial and trading center of the north, which makes it very strategic with strong growth potential.

The area is a hotspot for investors and is home to numerous businesses.

With the robust growth of Isabela’s economy, the new dealership is undoubtedly in the perfect location to reach more Filipinos, with whom we can share the Suzuki Way of Life,” said Shuzo Hoshikura, vice president and general manager of SPH Automobile.

Following the 34 percent sales growth that Suzuki Philippines achieved last year, the company continues to pursue nationwide expansion efforts to further strengthen its foothold in key growth

areas. The opening of the Suzuki Auto Isabela brings the total SPH automobile dealership count across the country to 67, translating to an even wider network and more opportunities for the brand to reach an even wider audience.

Suzuki Auto Isabela is owned and managed

by Elite North Autocars, Inc., which took over the dealership in November last year. Alejandrino Alexis P. San Juan, president of Elite North and Suzuki Auto Isabela, shared, “It has truly been an honor for us to be given the opportunity to partner with Suzuki Philippines. We are very thankful that SPH addresses all of our concerns and extends their support to our dealership outlet.”

Hoshikura has only positive outlook for SPH: “We are very grateful for the continued patronage and support of the Filipinos to Suzuki Philippines. They have been our motivation in improving our products and services and achieving more milestones. With this

recent accomplishment of inaugurating a new dealership in Isabela, we reaffirm our promise to provide more Filipinos in and out of Metro Manila with only the best products and services. We will continue to widen our reach all over the country to serve more Filipinos.”

Suzuki Auto Isabela will serve as a dedicated one-stop-shop that offers full auto services to Isabela motorists.

It also offers the wide range of Suzuki vehicles, including the best-sellers, the popular life utility vehicle (LUV) Ertiga and all-time favorite hatchbacks Celerio and Swift. The well-loved subcompact sedan Ciaz and the recently launched Suzuki Vitara will also be available in the new dealership.

For more information on the Suzuki units and dealership outlets, please visit http://suzuki. com.ph/auto/ and like it on www.facebook. com/SuzukiAutoPH, https://twitter.com/ SuzukiAutoPH and follow on Instagram at @ suzukiautoph.

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Coffee...

SSS...

coffee globally, behind the European Union, United States, Brazil, and Japan. Domestic demand is expected to further increase driven by the growing consumption of coffee by younger generation.

About 90 percent of coffee in the country are imported, which amounted to P12 billion.

This made the country the fourth largest importer of coffee in the world.

Lopez also assured local coffee farmers that DTI has enabling mechanisms to support the industry.

“Through DTI’s 7Ms (Mindset change, Mastery, Mentoring, Money, Machine, and Models), we will continue to provide enabling mechanisms to empower coffee farmers and help in addressing the challenges in the industry,” the trade chief said.

Aside from coffee industry, other agribusiness sectors that completed their roadmaps include cacao and tablea, carrageenan, condiments, processed fruit, processed meat, and processed shrimp.

The DTI urges industries to craft their own roadmaps that will complement the country’s Comprehensive National Industrial Strategy (CNIS), which aims to integrate manufacturing, agriculture and services.

The industry roadmaps and the CNIS also seek to address gaps in the supply chain and link Philippine industries to the global value chain. (PNA)

Johan Marlo Food Enterprise and Redberry Trading have settled their total delinquency, with a combined amount of over P158,000, while Diandra Denise Boutique opted for an installment scheme and made a partial payment of P19,707.

Me anw h i l e, C h ar l e s and Patty Food Products, Maritonee’s Snack House, and Swiss Sushi Food Corner have registered with the SSS and settled their principal delinquency and accumulated penalty amounting to almost P26,500.

“We e nc ou r age ou r employers to continue their good practices by faithfully complying with their statutory obligations in order for us to provide the social security benefits that our workers deserve,” said Dooc.

On the other hand, five delinquent employers namely; TV Llanes Lotto Outlet, Buenviaje Ana Virginia Marie Rodriguez, Four Coolitz Enterprises, Chriki Colleczione Corporation and Elisse Fashion Corporation failed to coordinate with SSS Lipa branch to settle their pending obligations despite the issuance of Show Cause Orders last month.

Dooc said that legal actions will be taken against these employers who failed to reply to the Show Cause Orders within the non-extendible period of 15 days.

“Formal demand letters were already delivered to the employers that ignored the Show Cause Order. However, our members need not worry because SSS will constantly monitor these employers until they comply with their obligations,” said Dooc.

Under the Social Security Act of 1997, employers proven guilty of violating the law shall be penalized to a maximum jail term of 12 years and will be required by the Court to settle their total delinquencies and accumulated penalties.

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Batas... from page 4

Did not the whole world see, just last month, some cadets of a popular police academy in our country who suddenly ganged up and mauled their fellow cadets who had just graduated?

When the cadets-agggressors were asked why, they claimed they were merely trying to even up with the graduating cadets because the graduates caused many hardship for them.

If these kids are of this kind of a mentality while they are still trying to study to become policemen at some future time, what would they be capable of thinking, planning, or doing, after they are allowed to graduate and become police officers?

Clearly, the current police curriculum in this school is a big failure when it comes to discipline, morality, and spirituality. It is clear that the school and its administrators failed big time in teaching their cadets with fear and love of God, so that these cadets are now sporting devilish minds and actions. Gen. Albayalde, there is still a way to remedy this. If you wish, you can call me.

-ooo FOR QUESTIONS, REACTIONS: If anyone would like to ask me any question about what the burning issues of the day mean, or what we have discussed here, or to consult on any problem, whatever it maybe, please call 0917 984 24 68, or email me at batasmauricio@ yahoo.com, or post your concerns at www.facebook. com/attybatas. Promise, I will answer right away. Thank God in the Name of Jesus, Amen!

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Seeks... from page 2

Road Management Facility that covered 10 selected provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao.

The program aims to partly address the poor state of provincial roads across the country and to improve the competency of provinces in local road management and in incorporating reforms in public financial management.

Last year, the province received around P258 million in grants for the concreting of priority road projects under the CMGP. Some P56 million was released for the Ilaya-Datal Bukay-Lanao Kapanglao road in Glan, P39.6 million for the Maribulan-Domolok road in Alabel, P49 million for the Lun Padidu-Daan Suyan-Upper Suyan road in Malapatan, P39.4 million for the Poblacion-Sta. Maria road in Malungon and P74 million for the MalbangT'boli boundary in Maasim.

Under the Kalsada program in 2016, the province received P47.4 million for the upgrading of the Maribulan-Domolok-

Sitio Malinis road connecting Alabel and Malungon towns and PHP40.8 million for the Poblacion-Alegria road in Alabel to the boundary of Malungon.

Aside from the CMGP and Kalsada programs, the province is also a beneficiary of road grants under World Bank-supported Philippine Rural Development Project.

These were the concreting of the Lun Masla-Kinam road in Malapatan to Don Marcelino boundary worth P49.3 million; Calabanit-E. Alegado road in Glan (P40 million); LomuyonTudok road in Kiamba (P42.4 million); Lomutan-Upper Kalaneg road in Maitum (P38.8 million); Datal-Batong road in Malungon (P120.3 million); Mutag-Maasim road (P43.4 million); Sison-Zion road in Maitum (P86.3 million); Poblacion-Sta. Maria boundary road in Malungon (P79.4 million); and, Malbang-T'boli boundary road in Maasim (P15 million). (PNA)

Cacao... from page 2

Cacao, also known as the “Food of the Gods” or the “Tree of Love”, is the main ingredient i n m a k i n g c h o c o l at e s expanding its application to food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Carlos Vargas, ChocoInvest chief executive officer, said the project is a joint venture between the company and the Balatawan Farmers Producers Cooperative, which is composed of former Moro rebels.

Vargas was inspired to pursue the project with the group whose members have laid down their firearms in an amnesty program under previous administrations.

“The group has decided years ago to stop the conflict and engage instead on a war against poverty,” he said.

The project will initially start with a 20-hectare model cacao farm that will eventually expand to a total of 1,750 hectares or more, intercropped with coffee, banana, coconut and other cash crops.

Aside from the domestic market, major markets are Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and the European Union.

In a statement, ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman said the project is very relevant and a result of peace efforts since it involves rebel returnees, who are now active members of society and partners in development.

"Clearly, the government’s multi-pronged strateg y to prevent marginalized communities, particularly among the Bangsamoro, from being lured into extremism is bearing fruit and it is now those communities that are actively seeking economic opportunities thru partnership with investors,” Hataman said.

“I have witnessed this also in Basilan, my home province, where the Abu Sayyaf laid down their arms in order to start new lives with the economic opportunities offered by both the government and the private sector,” he added. (PNA)

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the island on June 15 with travel journalists and bloggers coming from Cagayan de Oro City, Camiguin and Bukidnon slated to join.

In the said publication, DOT 10 cited Camiguin as the top tourist destination in Northern Mindanao that was even visited by Miss Universe 2017 candidates that year.

DOT 10 also hailed the provincial board of Camiguin and its governor Ma. Luisa Romualdo for enacting the No Use of Plastic Bags Ord i na nce, poi nting out that it results to a “continuous preservation of the ecological balance.”

The DOT-10 ad identif ied White Island, Tu s a s a n Fa l l s , S u n k e n C e me t e r y, Wa l k w ay to Old Volcano, Old Church Ru i n s (C at a r m a n) a nd Katibawasan Falls as the top tourist dest inat ions in the province.

In a separate letter sent to this paper, DOT 10 director Marie Elaine Unchuan a lso mentioned t hat t he Asean Heritage site Mt. Ti mpoong H ibok h ibok, Mantigue Island Marine Sanctuar y, cold springs, hot springs and a unique soda spring are among the other places that tourists can visit not just this summer but any time of the year.

Unchuan reported that as of latest tally, Camiguin has 905 rooms ready for accommodation.

“In fact, Secretary Wanda Teo, also upon our recommendation, has named Camiguin as one of the top

tourist destinations in the Philippines,” she added. (with a report from mf)

Ferrari... from page 3

The 812 Superfast is equipp ed with leadingedge control systems and components, resulting in unparalleled handling and roadholding. It is the first Ferrari to adopt Electric Power Steering (EPS) with the aim of fully exploiting the potential of the car’s outstanding performance in accordance with Ferrari’s tradition. The vehicle also sees the introduction of the Virtual Short Wheelbase 2.0 system (PCV), which combines electric frontwheel steering assistance with the mechanical concept built around tyre dimensions and the rearwheel steering. These s y s t e m s are i nt e g r at e d with the vehicle dynamics control system based on the latest 5.0 version of Side Slip Control (SSC), intended to improve the nimbleness of handling and reduce the vehicle response times.

Seamlessly integrating s t y l e an d a e ro dy n am i c function to produce i n n o v at i v e t e c h n o l o g y and forms is the important theme common to all Ferraris. The 812 Superfast has achieved this by two appro a che s : t he mu lt i functional frontal section, which incorporates a cluster of aerodynamic solutions including active flaps at the front of the underbody, and the rear flank which features an unprecedented aerodynamic bypass to i nc re as e d ow n forc e.

Compared with the F12, the downforce of the new model has increased 10% and its downforce at the rear fender duct has risen 8%, significantly improving the performance and driving pleasure.

T h e i nt e r i o r o f t h e 812 Sup erfast has b een completely redesigned. The cabin has a sportier, more advanced look with the main components seeming to float. The horizontal dash loops stylishly arou n d t h e c e nt r a l ai r vents for a sophisticated, sculptural impression. The ne w s e ats are desig ne d to be sportier and more ergonomic, alongside of which a new steering wheel, instrument clusters, the latest infotainment, and air-conditioning units are placed in accordance with the new HMI standards

Loving... from page 4

repeatedly taught that we are justified not by our own works or efforts, but by the grace of theLord, who always takes the initiative.”

(52) We should therefore be always mindful of what God in theHoly Spirit is trying to prompt us in a given situation. We should not forget that God always intervenes in our life and He is giving us the means for us to correspond to His will in that particular situation.

The important thing to remember is that God wants us to love everyone, including enemies and those whom we may consider for one reason or another

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10TH Judicial Region BRANCH 24 Cagayan de Oro City IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF PATROCINIO PELIGRO SAYSON,JR., PATROCINIO PELIGRO SAYSON, JR.,

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SPEC.PROC.CASE NO. SP ORD 2017-217

Petitioner,

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THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND THE NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE,

Respondent.

X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER This is a Petition for Correction of Entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of Patrocinio Peligro Sayson, Jr., alleging, among others, that petitioner was born in Cagayan de Oro City, on February 20 1976, from parentsspouses Patrocinio Sayson Sr. and Elizebeth Peligro; that in his Certificate of Live Birth, the date of his birth was erroneously entered as February 20,1981, instead of February 20, 1976; that to correct the said error, the petitioner applied for late registration of his birth with the local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City, which application was granted;that when petitioner requested for an authenticated copy of his Certificate of Live Birth from Philippine Statistis Office (PSA), he discovered that the erroneous entry of his birthdate still remains. Thus this petition.

This Petition well be called foe initial hearing on May 3, 2018, at 8:30 o’ clock in the morning, during which the jurisdictional requirements of publication, posting and notice to all person who have interests which would be effected by this petition, will be proved.

At the expense of the Petitioner, let this Order be published once a week for three(3) consecutive weeks in a weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Cagayan de Oro, and in the province of Misamis Oriental. Futher, let this Order, together with copies of the Second Amended Petition and its annexes, be posted before the initial hearing at the Bulletin Boards of this Court, City Hall of Cagayan de Oro City, Provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental, and the Barangay Hall of the barangay where the Petitioner is residing.

Any interested person may, within fifteen (15) days from notice hereof, file an Opposition to the Petition.

Let a copy each of this Order be funished to the Petitioners, Atty. Mario Paul A. Labis, counsel for petitioners, Office of the Solicitor General, and the Local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City.

SO ORDERED ISSUED this 8th day of March,2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

BWM: April 16, 23 & 30, 2018

(Sgd.) HENRY B. DAMASING Presiding Judge

as unlovable. We have to train ourselves to conform ourselves to this basic will of God for us.

Here is what Christ said in this regard: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?...Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenlyFather is perfect.”

(Mt 5, 44-48)

Expands... from page 5

s quare meters allowing visitors plenty of space in which to unwind. They can also grab a snack, meal or drink in its two F&B outlets, namely RED Deli and OUIBar. The 24-hour Red Face Gym will further give them the option to work out around the clock.

Clients will also have the convenience of digitally checking in via the Radisson RED app, enabling them to head straight to their room, and unlock the door using their smartphone, bypassing reception. Moreover, the hotel’s Meet Event Studios will provide innovative spaces designed to fuel creativity and enhance the impact of every occasion.

For the next five years, the Visayas region will outpace the 7-8 percent growth for the Philippines boosted by tourism-related ac t ivit ies, according to t he Nat iona l E conomic Development Authority.

Cebu and Central Visayas are expected to benef it further from the opening in June of the new P17.5billion Mactan Cebu International Airport.

Department of Tourism data points to Cebu being the most visited destination in the Philippines, accounting for 62 percent and 80 percent of total domestic and foreign arrivals, respectively, in the first half of 2017. Total arrivals in Cebu rose more than 25 percent in 2016.

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services.”

Meanwhile, the following Smart CSR programs each won a Gold Anvil: Learning as One Nation, an effort to help improve the Department of Education’s Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) program in General Santos and Sarangani.

Smart is helping develop an app that teaches Arabic language and values, while promoting independent learning among ALIVE students through the Dynamic Learning Program created by Ramon Magsaysay Awardees Dr. Christopher Bernido and Dr. Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido.

School-in-a-Bag, a learning package donated to public schools in remote areas without electricity.

The donation includes a solar panel, mobile devices, digital educational content, teacher training, and monitoring.

TNT Tropang Ready Caravan, which inculcates disaster preparedness among college students and encourages them to promote preparedness in their respective communities These CSR programs won a Silver Anvil each: Doon Po Sa Amin Storytelling Caravan which promotes local storytelling for Filipino children; Smart Millenniors which engages the youth to guide their elders on the use of mobile devices and the internet; Smart TechnoCart, a donation package similar to the School-in-a-Bag that targets more urban communities and contains more devices; and the SWEEP (Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program) Awards which encourages students to create innovations solving real problems.

More information about Smart’s CSR efforts can be found in the Smart Communities Facebook page, which also won a Silver Anvil.

Tourism... from page 1

News and several other outlets on April 16.

In her statement posted on the Facebook page of DOT 10 on April 19, Unchuan said, “while Boracay is a beach destination with a party atmosphere, Camiguin is a top eco-tourism destination that boasts of sites like the ASEAN Heritage mountains like the Mt. Timpoong Hibokhibok, waterfalls, cold springs, hot springs, the famous White Island Sand Bar, Mantigue Island Marine Sanctuary and a unique soda water spring among others that can only be found on the island.”

She said the DOT regional office is happy with Congressman XJ Romualdo’s offer of Camiguin as a summer destination alternative while Boracay is closed to the public starting April 26.

It highlights the cooperation of the local government units (LGUs) and the private sector in this campaign, she added.

Unchuan expressed dismay and disappointment that Mr. Francisco did not even bother to adhere to the basic rules of ethics in reporting.

“He came out with an article that was totally inaccurate and fabricated – with many

statement attributions that I vehemently deny to have said,” Unchuan’s statement read.

She said given that she took pains emphasizing the ecotourism positioning of Camiguin, there was no cause for her to comment that “There are no bars there (Camiguin), there is some nightlife but there aren’t really no DJs there like we do in the night circuit here in CDO.” “That would run counter to the charm that ecotourism and natural experience can offer,” she said.

The article, she said, put the efforts of the DOT team and that of the local government units and private sector in peril adding that they worked hard to attain the growing stature of Camiguin in the tourism map and it is a total disservice to these efforts to publish the blatant lies.

She said the kind of cooperation made the tourism promotion campaign “FEEL CAMIGUIN” go viral and become successful that is credited to the local production initiated by Congressman Romualdo and the provincial tourism team.

Unchuan refuted Francisco’s claim that she said, “Camiguin doesn’t have much in terms of modern tourist amenities as Boracay has.”

“Camiguin is an emerging destination that as yet does not have the number of resorts that a mature destination like Boracay has - especially fivestar resorts,” she explained.

There are a number of ongoing constructions such as a 200-room high end hotel in Mambajao though there are DOT-accredited hotels that have a combined capacity of 200 rooms.

“Overall, there are over 850 rooms available including homestays. I added that we go as high as 905 rooms,” Unchuan’s statement read.

She denied having said that Camiguin pales in comparison to the millions of visitors that Boracay takes in every year.

“What I tried to make him understand was that we are adopting a more sustainable way to grow our tourism market by balancing this with the carrying capacity of the island.

I specifically mentioned that we want to learn lessons from the Boracay experience and so we want to carefully plan and not overbook so that we can preserve and protect the island’s environment,” her statement said. “I even commended the efforts of the local government to implement environmental laws as evidenced by their ordinances banning plastic bags in the business establishments long before the Boracay issue.”

Unchuan also denied Mr. Francisco’s allegations that she advised against Congressman Romulado’s invitation.

“If he bothered to check, he would have seen that we even shared his article on our Facebook page and my personal Facebook wall to support his invitation for Camiguin,” the statement added.

Camiguin, she said, promises to be a great destination and Francisco’s article ran counter to the DOT’s efforts to position it as such.

“In fact, Secretary Wanda

Teo has named Camiguin as one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines upon our recommendation,” she added.

Unchuan appealed to the media especially in Mindanao to continue being one with the DOT in its concerted efforts to promote tourism in areas where it is much needed.

“Most of our efforts are done to ensure that there is inclusive growth and the community benefits in the process. Responsible media and reporting play a crucial role in making this happen,” she said.

The DOT official also demanded an apology and rectification from Francisco for the sake of the truth, fairness, transparency, and journalism ethics. (PNA)

Plans... from page 1

administrator and chief executive officer Abdulgani “Gerr y” A. Salapuddin said during his acceptance speech on Wednesday at the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao that the modern hospital will be called Asia Pacific Medical City worth P10 billion to be implemented through publicprivate partnership.

The medical city is envisioned to have a college of medicine, commercial complex, and other amenities to serve the people of Davao City and Mindanao, Salapuddin said.

“Since our most important wealth is health of our people, then we must endeavor to build our modern and stateof-the-art medical and hospital industry for a healthy and strong Mindanao,” he said.

Salapuddin was a former member of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). He was Basilan governor from 1988 to 1998, congressman from 1998 to 2007, and then went into private life until his appointment to SPDA as administrator by President Rodrigo R. Duterte.

The official said they have asked the President to issue an executive order returning the properties occupied by DAR 11 to SPDA so that they can proceed with the construction of the hospital as they have already started working on its master development plan, including the design concept drafted by a group of architects, engineers, and economists.

Salapuddin said they are also planning to develop the properties of SPDA in Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Marawi, Davao City, and Zamboanga City as the agency has been tasked to make Mindanao the “southern frontier, not the southern backdoor” by the President.

He said SPDA has lined up short-term and long-term development projects in all the properties awarded by the government to the GOCC, including the immediate repair and rehabilitation of its existing buildings in the Koronadal Business Center, ice plant in Pikit, and fishpond in Vitali, Zamboanga City.

He said the technical team is completing the conceptual designs that will be presented to local and foreign investors for partnership or joint venture investments.

Salapuddin said they plan to hold trade missions to member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), countries in the Middle East, China, Japan, and some European countries.

“I will try to deliver and pursue the commitments of the President for peace and development. I will pursue the mandates by law of SPDA,” he added.

A corporate vehicle for peace and development, he said the GOCC can implement any socio-economic development programs such as mining, oil exploration, power generation, business ventures of any sorts, that can add up to the socio economic benefits and upliftment of the people.

The SPDA exercises the power of a corporation; acquires, leases, or holds personal and real properties; engages or invests or extends loans and guarantees or to enter into joint ventures with Filipinos and foreign investors; exercises the right of eminent domain; and contracts indebtedness and issue bonds.

Peace... from page 1

arable land still waiting to be tilled. When optimized and employed well, Mindanao can not only assure food security for the country, but provide much needed produce to neighbouring countries. It is the gateway to Southeast Asia and the Peoples Republic of China.

Notwithstanding, the promise of Mindanao remains unrealized and confronted by today’s stark reality.

Mindanao faces rapid depletion of its natural resource base, with the headwaters Province of Bukidnon - home of nearly half a million Lumads, the source of water for over a million residents, over 500 industries, and irrigate over 65,000 hectares of farmlands in the provinces of Bukidnon, Mis amis Or ient a l, and Cotabato -- continuously facing the threat of illegal logging, slash and burn agriculture (Kaingin), and natural grass fires caused by extreme heat and drought.

Nonetheless, Mindanao still has more virgin forest than anywhere else in the Philippines.

Climate change is further e x a c e r b at i n g r e s o u r c e depletion with increasing s i lt at i on an d f l o o d i ng downstream -- jamming up the Pulangi-Agus hydroelectric dam which supplies 31.3% of electric power to Mindanao, but is now running at only half its capacity.

In just the last 30 years, some major rivers have reduced water discharge by up to 75%, greatly shrinking irrigated agriculture during the dry season when water is needed the most. With diminishing water resources and availability of land due to sea level rise and salt water intrusion in inland provinces like Davao del Sur and Davao del Norte, agriculture production and productivity are compromised significantly.

The consequence of all this is growing discontent due to rapidly rising income disparities and marginalization of especially the Indigenous communities. Mindanao has always been known for insurgency and rebellion, the causes of which are rooted not in any kind of ideology or religion, but in poverty, hunger and isolation of rural communities.

The hard reality is that existing agriculture and industry will come to an end with the exacerbation of environmental degradation and enduring conflict - leading to much more extremism.The last five years have seen over 100 attacks on agriculture and industries by the New People’s Army (NPA). Major agribusiness enterprises have all been effected by such

attacks costing billions of pesos in damage to property and loss of human life.

As mining, illegal logging and irresponsible agricultural activities and as conflict caused by the continued disparity between the local communities and enterprises continue their course, the fragile promise of Mindanao will slowly begin to turn into a nightmare.

Thus, there is dire need to think of doing business in a manner that is truly inclusive, providing for economic equity and social justice by sharing prosperity right across the value chain. Also critical is a values-based leadership premised on universallyshared values– values that are common to people of all ethnic backgrounds and faiths. (to be continued)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES TENTH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 1 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY Land Reg. Case No. LRC-C16-MAY-004 LRARecordNo.-ORD-2017000106 NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING

To the Hon. Solicitor General, Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City; the Director, Land Management Bureau, Escolta, Manila; the Regional Director, Region X-DENR, Cagayan de oro City; the Hon. Secretary, Department of Public Works and Highways, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila; the Hon. Secretary, Department of Agrarian Reform, PTA Bldg., Elliptical Road, Diliman, the Director, Forest Management Bureau, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, both in Quezon City, Metro Manila; the Provincial Governor, the Provincial Prosecutor, the General Services Officer, the Provincial Engineer, the Public Works and Highways District Engineer, all in Cagayan de Oro City; the CENR Officer, CENRO, Land Management Sector, Upper Malasag, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City; the City Mayor, the City Counsil, the City Prosecutor, the City Treasurer, the City; RJ Tanginto Real Properties, Zone 1 Diversion Road, Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City; Megdonio Bacal, Patag,. Cagayan de Oro City; Provincial Road, c/o the Provincial District Engineer, Cagayan de Oro City; AND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: An application having been filed in the above entitled case by ROGER G. TAN, married to Jocelyn D. Tan, Sta. Cecilia Subdivision, Cagayan de Oro City, thru Atty. Francis U. Ku and Associates, 3rd Floor, St. Gregory Bldg., 6th corner 17th Sts. Nazareth, 9000 Cagayan de Oro City by Atty. Francis U. Ku. A parcel of land (Plan Ap-10-003272, Lot 119, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadestre), situated in Barangay of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the E., along line 4-5 by Provincial Road; in the S ., along line 5-1 by Lot 120; on the W., along line 1-2 by Lot 124; along line 2-3 by Lot 125 and on the line 3-4 by Lot 118, all cad-237, Cagayan Cadestre.

Beginning at the point marked “1” on the plan being S. 69 deg.

18’W., 31.20 m. from BLLM No. 4, Cad-237, Cagayan Cad. To corner “1” of Lots: THENCE: 1-2 N. 00 deg. 10 E., 680 m.

2-3 N. 01 deg. 23 W., 15.68 m.

3-4 S. 87 deg. 09 E., 18.47 m.

4-5 S. 00 deg. 58 E., 21.47 m.

5-1 S. 89 deg. 43 W., 18.45 m. beginning, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED FOUR (404) SQUARE METERS, more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground as follow: All corners are ‘’BL’’ cyl. cons. mons. 15 x 60 cms. Bearing true; date of Origianl Survey October 24, 1928 and that of the preparation January 9, 2015, executed by Alexander S. Ello, Geodetic Engineer and approved on February 16, 2015.

Land Reg. Case No. LRC-C-16-MAY-004 LRA Record No. E-ORD-2017000106 You are hereby served this notice to appear before this court at its session to be held at Municipal Trial Court in Cities, Branch 1, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, on the 29th day of May, 2018 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, then and there to present such claim as you may have to said land or any portion thereof and to submit evidence in support of such claim and unless you appear at said court at the time and place aforesaid, your default will be recorded and the title to the land will be adjudicated and determined in accordance with law and the evidence before the court, and thereafter you will forever be barred from contesting said application (petition) or any decree entered thereon.

Witness, the HON. CESAR A. MERLAS, Presiding Judge of said Court, on the 22nd day of August, 2017.

Issued at Quezon City, Philippines, this 27th day of February, 2018.

ATTEST:

RENATO D. BERMEJO Administrator Land Registration Authority By:

JOEL MARI MARTIN M. BIGORNIA Chief, Docket Division BWM: April 16, 23 & 30, 2018

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Smart CSR programs win big at Anvil Awards

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atients from rural areas getting quick and efficient health service. Children in communities without electricity learning how to write the alphabet through tablets. College students learning how to prepare for disasters.

Lolos and Lolas knowing how to use their mobile phone to access the internet.

For helping improve the daily lives of these Filipinos through its corporate social responsibility programs, Smart Communications received several awards, including two top citations, at the 53rd Anvil Awards. Organized annually by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines, the Anvil Awards is considered the Oscars of public relations in the country.

In a ceremony held recently in Taguig, Smart

won the Grand Prix Award for having the highest number of Gold Anvils this year. The company also got the Grand Anvil recognition for SHINE OS+ (Secured Health Information Network and Exchange), an electronic medical record (EMR) system that enables health facilities to provide faster and better service to their patients. The Grand Anvil is given to the most outstanding PR program of the year.

A few years ago, workers in rural health units had to manually file and search for patient records. The practice was time-consuming, especially for patients who had to wait for medical files to be retrieved before they could consult with a doctor. Patient records were also at the risk of damage by rodents and the weather.

Today, a number

of health facilities can retrieve patient files with just a few clicks on a laptop. Workers can now serve more patients, refer them electronically to betterequipped health facilities, send SMS reminders for appointments and medication, and submit relevant patient information to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. for faster processing of claims and health statistics. These are made possible by SHINE OS+ which is being run

by Smart and the Ateneo Java Wireless Competency Center.

An open system, SHINE OS+ also allows developers to create plugins addressing the various needs of health workers. Among the plugins created are a system that automates the sending of reminder SMS to diabetes patients.

The electronic medical record system called SHINE OS+, run by Smart and Ateneo Java Wireless Competency Center, won the Grand Anvil at the 53rd Anvil Awards.

Dr. Clemencia Bondoc from the Zarraga Rural Health Unit in Iloilo, a SHINE user since 2011, said, “We owe the improvement in the public health system

to technology. The breakthrough in EMR made our workload lighter and helped address the lack in manpower. We’ve been using this Smart innovation for more than

five years. With a single click of a button, the patient’s record is already there so we get to serve more patients, and they go home satisfied with the smart/PAGE 11