BusinessWeek Mindanao (April 3, 2017)

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Briefly Energy meeting THE Department of Energy (DOE) is hosting the 35th ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Manila in September, 2017 to mark the 50th year of the founding of the ASEAN. Ten ASEAN energy ministers will attend the official ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEFB) and Powertrends 2017, the largest and longest running international exhibition and energy event in the Philippines organized by Leverage International in cooperation with the DOE and the ASEAN Center for Energy.

The AMEM is followed by associated meetings with ASEAN’s Dialogue partners, including: Australia, China, EU, India, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Russia, and USA.

Investment scam TANDAG City – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Surigao del Sur Provincial Office has warned the public against fraudulent investment schemes operating in the province.

Based on the documents sent to Philippine Information Agency (PIA), the KAPPA or Kabus Padatoon and Programme Blessing for Filipino People Association Incorporation are not authorized to solicit investments from the public.

The DTI advisory stated that KAPPA, founded by Joel Apolinario, is currently operating in Bislig City.

Accordingly, they were collecting investments from the public with a promise that the 30 percent of one’s investment will be paid back every month until forever to their client.

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HE Japanese government will extend 771 million yen (P348.8 million) grant aid to the Philippines for implementing an energy project in conflict-affected Bangsamoro area over the next three years, as it continues to provide support to peace and development in Mindanao.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) on Thursday signed the grant aid for the Project for Improvement of Equipment for Power Distribution in Bangsamoro. power/PAGE 11

Reg’l partnership seen to boost to PH exports

FINANCE Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said the Duterte administration s upbeat about the early conclusion of talks on the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, as the deal is seen to increase Philippine export destinations.

“We look forward to continue the discussions on the promotion of free trade partnership via the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership where China is also taking the lead.

We are very much optimistic for its early conclusion which would help us further diversify our export markets,” Dominguez said in a recent meeting exports/PAGE 11

FEEDMIXING. Workers of Agusan Farmers Producers Cooperative pour feed ingredients into the bin to mix raw materials together to produce specific hog feed ration in the village of Aurora, Sta. Josefa town, Agusan del Sur. The feedmill is a community-managed enterprise that is seen to have high potential in beefing-up hog production in Caraga. Photo by Jun Ayensa

Gov’s program to turn conflict villages into productive farming communities

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN, Contributing Editor

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur -- Poor farmers of the once conflictstricken villages of this progressive town are pinning their hopes that the flagship Upland Sustainable

Agri-forestry Development(USAD) program of Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza will turn their farms into productive areas.

At least 209 farmers in the villages

of Bitan-agan, Lucac, Das-agan, Alegria and Mate were listed as new enrollees of the USAD program, a development partnership initiative between farmers and the local governments to help them cultivate program/PAGE 11

‘Recidivist environmental violator’ in Dinagat spared by DENR

By ROEL CATOTO, MindaNews

EARTHQUAKE DRILL. Emergency teams composed of employees and staff of Abreeza Mall and Seda Hotel participate in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on Friday, 31 March 2017, in Davao City.

MindaNews photo by Manman Dejeto

SURIGAO City — Local environment officials and advocates expressed both wonderment and anger over why a large-scale nickel mining firm which has been penalized several times for environmental violations was spared from the suspension and closure orders imposed by Environment Secretary Regina Lopez.

Roger de Dios, regional director of Mines and Geosciences Bureau for Caraga Region (MGB-Caraga), described Century Peak Corporation (CPC), which operates in Loreto town in Dinagat Island as a “recidivist environmental violator.”

In a February 22 memorandum order, de Dios barred CPC from transporting and shipping ore for the company’s failure to meet its “social and environmental obligations.”

In his order addressed to CPC president Wilfredo Keng, de Dios noted that CPC has not “satisfactorily complied” with its “social and environmental commitments” since 2015.

It was not the first time that CPC had received a warning from MGB-Caraga for its environmental record and inability to implement spared/PAGE 11

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Economy DPWH-10, solons inspect NorMin nautical highway

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HE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region-10 led the inspection of the Western a n d E a s t e r n Na u t i c a l Hi g hw ay on Marc h 1 7 to 27 to ensure that the major roads address the traffic congestion.

Spearheaded by House S p e a k e r P a n t a l e o n D. A l v a re z , t h e t e a m w a s also composed of Majority Floor Leader Rodolfo C. Fariñas, Chairman of the Committee on Public Works Rep. Celso L . L obre g at , C h ai r m an of the Committee on Transportation Rep. Cesar V. Sarmiento and other members of the House of Representatives.

The expedition team

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was welcomed by DPWH OIC - R e g i ona l D i re c tor Virgilio C. Eduarte towards their entry to Region 10 along Aurora, Zamboanga R o a d B o u n d a r y. K e y officials from the DPWH Regional Office joined the repres ent at ives as t he y traversed from West to East of the Nautical Highway along Butuan-CagayanIligan Road (BCIR), Puerto then along Sayre Highway.

The inspection in northern Mindanao was conducted on March 21 to 22.

T h e r e p r e s e nt at i v e s expressed their appreciation to the implementers of the road c ons t r u c t i on s i n c e t h e m aj or ro a d s i n R e g i on 10 are clean and widened

lanes are considered.

Hence, these cater well to the growing traffic volume in the region.

The Philippine Nautical Highway System is a s y s t e m of ro a d s a n d p or ts de velop ed by the

Philippine Government to connect the major islands of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. It is also

called as the Road Roll-on/ Roll-off Terminal System (RRTS) or simply the RoRo System.

Motorela driver named Modelong Ama 2017

By SHAUN ALEJANDRAE Y. UY, Contributor

A MOTORELA driver in Mahinog town has been proclaimed as the grand winner of the Search for Mo delong Ama by t he Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Alfredo Nahial Jr. bested other 17 regional nominees to the national search of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (Pantawid Pamilya) for all male beneficiaries who demonstrated promotion of gender and development by

maintaining strong family ties, positive family values, and have positive impact in their respective communities.

A solo parent to four female children, Nahial serves as inspiration for all male beneficiaries and proof to the public that the program helps in achieving positive changes in the lives of beneficiaries though a gender sensitive program.

Alfredo’s wife left the family when their eldest was

only five years old. Since then, he raised his children and provided for their needs through various works in a local mill, then as habalhabal driver and recently as motorela driver, a public local transport in Camiguin.

Despite financial challenges and the emotional burden of being snubbed by his wife for many years, he inculcated good morals to his children and respect for others.

To date, all of his children are regular students and of

good moral character with academic merits. He also supports a niece and a nephew. His children, with his eldest being 16 years old, are very much supportive of him and are looking up to him as their role model.

He also devoted time to community activities. He is a social role model among parent leaders, majority of which are women, of the Pantawid Pamilya.

An active lay minister of the Roman Catholic driver/PAGE 11

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Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa) chairman Abul Khayr Alonto (center) receives a token from Oro Chamber president Robertino Pizarro (left) and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) vice-president for Mindanao Antonio Uy (right) after gracing as keynote speaker Oro Chamber’s first quarterly meeting for the year last Friday at Grand Caprice in Cagayan de Oro City. PHOTO BY MARK FRANCISCO

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3 Ford Philippines Brings ‘Ford Island Conquest’ to Manila International Auto Show, Announces Nationwide Dates Advertising and Editorial E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

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ord Phi lippines is leveraged the 2017 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) by showcasing both its best-selling vehicles in the country, as well as its unique test-drive and brand experience, the Ford Island Conquest.

The Ford booth at MIAS showcased top-selling variants of its Big Three vehicle nameplates - the Everest mid-size SUV, EcoSport compact SUV, and segment-defining Ranger pickup.

Ford has also brought to MIAS the Ford Island Conquest, which it launched earlier this year with two successful events in Metro Manila.

The Ford Island Conquest is the ultimate test drive arena for car enthusiasts and interested buyers to experience the Everest, Ranger, and EcoSport.

An outdoor course, featuring a water-wading drive-thru, is

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designed to highlight key features and capabilities of the Everest and Ranger.

The Ford Island Conquest also features a mock-up Ford showroom, providing a good opportunity for both owners and interested buyers to learn more about Ford’s sales and after-sales services and ownership packages.

To bring the experiential test drive activity to more Filipinos nationwide, Ford Island Conquest is planning scheduled roll-outs in Bulacan, Pampanga, Naga, Laguna, Pangasinan, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao, as well as additional events in Metro Manila to include Greenhills, Ortigas, Marikina and Quezon City, among others.

“We’re excited to have the Ford Island Conquest at MIAS and present something unique to the Show that engages consumers by simulating an actual Ford

drive experience,” said Lance Mosley, managing director, Ford Philippines. “Our first two Ford Island Conquest events were a real success and we want to share this opportunity and experience with more Filipinos across the country.”

The Ford Island Conquest also offers exciting freebies and exclusive Ford merchandise that are up for grabs upon registration and participation in various activities. The Ford booth at MIAS also featured a dedicated service information to handle any after-sales service inquiries that attendees may have. Ford also offered exclusive deals during the four-day Show, providing a number of ways for consumers to purchase a new Ford.

For more information on the Ford Island Conquest, visit www.ford.com.ph or facebook. com/FordPhilippines.

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Should President Duterte be allowed to appoint barangay officials?

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Code, argues that the Barbers proposal would be violative of the express provisions of the Local Government Code.

House Speaker Alvarez counters: We can always amend the Local Government Code.

C u r i o u s l y, S e n a t e President Koko Pimentel takes the side of Alvarez and disagrees with his father.

To this, the elder Pimentel said: I do not have direct influence on Koko, adding in jest: “I don’t even get to see him. If I want to know where he is, I have to ask NBI’s assistance to get that information.”

Moral Grounds: President Duterte insists that given the current broad reach and resources of drug lords and criminal syndicates, chances are very high that the outcome of the barangay elections would be tainted by narco-politics. The stated objective, in so far as the President is concerned, is to prevent the emergence of a narco-state.

Those who disagree with the President see this as an admission of weakness.

With his 16 million plus followers, critics suggest that the President should field his own candidates and just let the people decide.

Besides, critics argue that there are enough checks against tainted local officials.

They can be removed and even even prosecuted on legal grounds.

But more to the point, critics question the very motive of the President’s O ut plan. It is pointed out that this will make the appointees beholden to the President.

That would be concentrating too much power in the hands of one person. That would be very undemocratic.

But didn’t President Cory, the Icon of Democracy, also appoint OIC Governors and Ignacio Bunye Mayors shortly after the Edsa Proponents further Revolution?

That is correct, critics cite that in the process of counter. But the circumstances appointing barangay officials, then were different. She consultations will be made assumed power under a with various community Revolutionary Government s e c t or s , i n c lu d i n g t h e which conferred wide powers church. Thus, the fate of the on the President. To her appointees will not just rest credit, she soon reverted to solely in President Duterte. a democratic government, Still, the appointing where representatives of the process itself would be a nig ht mare. D ax Lucas, people are duly elected. veteran reporter of the other Practical Grounds: Prop onents cite t he No. 1 newspaper, has this to huge budgetar y savings say: by foregoing the barangay “Logistically speaking, it would be very difficult elections.

Critics, on the other for him to appoint 42,000 hand, argue that preserving barangay captains. As it democracy and its institutions stands, they can’t even fill up the 7,000 appointive positions is well worth the cost.

Supporter Reynan Cañete in the executive branch.” argues: “Why not give it a There you have it. chance? Nothing to lose. So- As my good friend and called democratic elections fellow Bulletin columnist have seen politicians with Chito Villanueva is fond of questionable reputations saying: “You be the judge.” get elected over and over Note: You may email us again. At least here’s one at totingbunye2000@gmail. brave President willing to com. You may also “like” us take the blame by himself on Facebook at “Speaking Out”. if things go wrong.”

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Parents must pray with their children nightly

The Magic is in the Mix Think a minute…A little boy named Mike was watching his mother bake a cake.

She put all the ingredients on the table: flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, eggs, and vanilla. Then when his mother wasn’t looking, little Mike sneaked a taste of each ingredient. But they all tasted bad just by themselves! Then he watched his mother mix all the ingredients together, pour them into a pan and then into the oven to bake.

That night after Mike had enjoyed 2 big pieces of the cake, he said: “Wow! How can mixing all those BAD tasting things make such a GOOD cake?” His mother smiled and answered: “Son, the magic is in the mix!”

You see, sometimes bad things happen to us; and that thing by itself can be terrible and painful. We might get discouraged and lose hope because we think it’s hurt or ruined our plans for a good life. Maybe you didn’t get that job you really wanted; or your daughter dropped out of school because she became pregnant. It could be that someone in your family suddenly became very sick.

Natura l ly w hen b ad things like this happen to us, it’s very hard for us to imagine that anything good

T he re c e nt move by Congressman Robert Ace Barbers to seek the further postponement of the barangay elections and to authorize President Duterte to just appoint barangay officials has certainly kicked up a lot of discussion.

Based on reactions from public figures, the academe, as well as netizens, we have drawn a broad spectrum of very cogent arguments – both for and against the prosposal.

As can be gleaned below, the justifications fall into one of three categories: 1. Constitutional/legal grounds 2. Moral grounds and 3. Practical grounds.

Constitutional/Legal Grounds: S e c r e t a r y Vi t a l i a n o Aguirre argues there are no express provisions in the 1987 constitution which prohibit the President from appointing barangay officials.

It’s a “go” as far as Aguirre is concerned.

Election Lawyer Emil Maranon III cou nte rs : While there are no express provisions, we have to look into the spirit of the constitution which constains at least two references to barangay officials as “elective officials”. Ergo, barangay officials should remain elective.

Former Senate President Aquilino Nene Pimental, the acknowledged Father of the Local Government

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Jhan Tiafau Hurst can possibly come out of it. We might continue to blame ourselves or others for causing these bad things to happen. For example, we might keep making our pregnant daughter feel that she’s a failure and loser because that mistake she made has now ruined her life. But friend, if a person is a failure just because they failed, then we’re all failures!

We’ve all failed at one time or another. That’s exactly why Jesus Christ came: to forgive and free us from all our past failures and wrongs so we can have a fresh start.

But this time we will have His strength and character living in us.

So why not make today the first day of your new life?

Sincerely ask Jesus to forgive hurst/PAGE 9

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people…”

(Ephesians 6:18, the Holy Bible).

-ooo THANKING ROTARY GOV. ERNEST, PDG KAREN, DISTRICT 3810: I am publicly thanking Governor Ernest Yuyek and Past District Governor Karen Tamayo of Rotary International District 3810 for choosing me to cohost, yet once again, the Opening Plenary Session of the District’s District Conference (Discon) for 2017, which is to run from March 31, 2017 to April 01, 2017 at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City.

I became a Discon cohost, for the very first time, during the incumbency of Governor Tranquil Salvador III, during Rotary Year 20102011. Governor Karen was then the overall Discon coordinator in 2011, and, out of the blue, she chose me to co-host the Opening Plenary session then. She was the one who chose me again for the same job, six years later, in 2017, since she again coordinated Discon 2017.

I find this humbling and elating at the same time. The fact is that, in my life as a

Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Intramuros Manila since 2004, I have tried limiting my role to the duties given to me by my own Club. Yet, Governor Ernest chose me to become District 3810’s peace and conflict prevention and resolution chairman under his term, while Governor Karen chose me to be a Discon cohost once more. Thank God in the Name of Jesus for this vote of confidence!

-ooo PARENTS MUST PRAY WITH THEIR CHILDREN NIGHTLY: Montero Learning Center in Taguig City is a pr ivate C hurch s cho ol affiliated with the Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo (AND KNK, or Children of God Blood Kin of the Christ) Church, and this is perhaps the reason why its administrator, Mrs. Carlina Montero, chose me to become its “commencement exercises” speaker last March 29, 2017.

After all, God has chosen me to be the incumbent Leader Disciple of the AND KNK, and Mrs. Montero knew fully well that I would be talking about matters of faith and spirituality whenever I am invited as a speaker, focusing on God’s love, guidance, and protection to those who truly accepted and believed in Him. Consequently, in my speech before the graduates of the Learning Center, I

urged the parents of the pupils who were “moving up” to higher levels to pray with their spouses and their children nightly, in a manner that each and everyone of them would be able to hear what each one of them would be praying for.

-ooo PRAYER IS A MOST POWERFUL WEAPON AGAINST EVIL: Prayer, after all, is a most powerful weapon, especially in this world of ours which is in the strong grip of evil spirits and evil persons, men and women alike. Children are often victimized, molested, raped, and even killed, mostly in a helpless and brutal fashion, by clearly mentally-deranged aggressors.

Once children get out of their homes, for whatever reason, there is nothing much their parents or guardians can do to protect them against evil lurking almost everywhere, unless they are prayed over, not just before they go to school, but more on a nightly basis. Prayer compels the Holy Spirit of God to descend on everyone involved in the prayer, most especially the defenseless children.

I told the parents of the students that, by God’s grace and permission, my wife and I have had the good fortune of engaging in nightly prayers with our only child, our

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Atty. Batas Mauricio daughter Maria Luisa, ever since she was just two years old. These nightly prayers continued through the years, until now that she is already 28 years old and has become a lawyer, and I can say God’s blessings, guidance, and protection have been with us unfailingly. Thank God in the Name of Jesus.

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BSP refines DOSRI rules T HE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has amended the regulation on interlocking directorship and/ officership of government representatives to clarify their positions vis-àvis their offices’ share holdings in banks and non-bank financial institutions.

According to BSP Circular No. 953, Series of 2017, the amendment was approved by the central

b a n k’s p o l i c y - m a k i n g Monetary Board (MB) in Resolution No. 416 dated March 9, 2017.

It explained that the amendment targets “to limit the applicability of the rules on interlocking directorship and/or officerships of representatives of government to those of government or governmentowned or controlled ent it ies holding vot ing shares of stock of banks/ quasi-banks/non-bank

financial institutions/trust corporations.”

Interlocking directorsip or of f ice rship happ e ns when a representative of a company holds directorate positions in more than one company.

BSP Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr., in a text message to PNA, said the change in the rules “is just a refinement of the rules to recognize situations where a GFI (government financial institution)

invests in a private bank and consequently appoints a representative to protect its interests.”

He explained that “such representative was counted as a “director” in some cases.”

“C953 clarifies that such representatives shall not be treated as director if the GFI’s stake is not in the form of voting shares.

Therefore interlock rules don’t apply,” he added.

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UnionBank to launch foreign currency fund ABOITIZ-LED Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) will soon launch a foreign c u r r e n c y - d e n o m i n at e d investment products focused on family wealth management solutions after the lender inked a collaboration with global wealth and asset manager Lombard Odier.

The listed lender recently partnered with 221-year-old Swiss-owned Lombard Odier, under which UnionBank will be able to gain access to the foreign firm’s expertise in family global wealth and asset management services. “ This partnership is a testament of our total commitment to our clients.

The top notch global i nve st me nt and f am i ly services expertise available through this alliance with Lombard Odier enables us to better grow and safeguard our clients’ wealth thru the long term, and ensures that they can pass this on safely to succeeding generations” Eugene S. Acevedo, UnionBank senior executive vice-president for retail and corporate banking, was quoted as saying in a statement on Thursday.

Sought for comment, UnionBank President and Chief Operating Officer Edwin R . Bautista said the alliance will help the lender’s clients gain hold of investment assets offshore. “ This is great for us because we can learn from them... Together, we’re working on a global fund so that our clients can have access to more investment assets outside the Philippines,” he told BusinessWorld in a phone interview yesterday.

Asked if the bank will be launching a new product anytime soon as a result of the collaboration, Mr. Bautista said, “There will be a new fund, [a] foreign currency-

denominated fund.”

According to the bank’s chief, the product will be rolled out by mid-year.

Services to be provided

by Lombard Odier will be targeted towards UnionBank’s high net worth clients with family businesses. “That segment is large in the Philippines,” Mr. Bautista said.

“We think it is strategic, it

gives us [and] our customers access to more investment outlets abroad, we bring in expertise from a private bank expert with global experience,” he said.

Lombard Odier is a global wealth and asset manager focused on providing solutions to private and institutional clients.

The firm had $230 billion worth of total client assets as

Gov’t keeps Q2 local borrowings at P180B THE national government is keeping its domestic borrowing plan at P180 billion for the second quarter despite the expected series of interest rate hikes this year.

In a notice posted on its website, the Bureau of Treasury (BOTr) announced yesterday that the government will borrow P180 billion in the local debt market from April to June this year.

The treasury bureau said it would sell R90 billion of Treasury bills and another P90 billion of T-bonds for the quarter.

The government, however, kept the size of its Treasury bill and bond auctions at both P15 billion.

The T-bonds’ maturities are ranging from seven-years to 20-years.

The treasury bill issue dates are scheduled on April 12, April 26, May 10, May 24, June 7, and June 21.

Meanwhile, the issuances for treasury bonds are on April 20, June 1 for the seven-year notes; May 4 and May 4 for the 10-year papers; while May 18 and May 29 for the 20-year bonds The government will

hold weekly debt auctions, alternating between selling bills one week and bonds the next.

For 2017, the Duterte administration plans to borrow P505.03 billion from the domestic market, lower by 6.2 percent against the P538.37 billion ceiling last year.

Of that the amount, the national government has earmarked P465.03 billion for T-bonds, and P280 billion for T-bills.

Currently, the treasury is offering to small investors its three-year retail bonds.

On Tuesday, the government sold an initial P70 billion of retail Treasury bonds (RTBs) during its price-setting auction amid the strong investor appetite for virtually risk-free instruments.

The BOTr had set a minimum debt offering of P30 billion for the three-year retail bonds, but the auction committee decided to upsize the amount after demand reached P86.172 billion.

The government expects to raise more money from the sale of the retail treasury bonds to small investors until April 6 this year.

The three-year RTBs fetched a coupon rate of 4.25 percent,

The Life of a teacher

Christie J. Baltazar Teacher III Bayabas Elemetary School

Teaching is a special calling because being a teacher is more than just a job. It is an ever-surprising mix of grueling hard work and ecstatic success, both big and small.

The most effective teachers are in it for more than just a pay check. They

of December 2016. Its services include succession planning, discretionary and advisory portfolio management, fiscal statements and custody services.

UnionBank saw its bottom line reach P10.1 billion in 2016, up 67.3% from the P6-billion profit it booked in 2015, on the back of an expansion in its total loan portfolio.

keep their energy levels up by focusing on why they got into teaching.

Teachers don’t mind the extended time for work as long as they will not be b ored or st agnant wit h the challenging job they have.

C re at i v i t y h a s b e e n

challenging their creative ways as a teacher. They work and solve multitude daily problems that have never faced before. Teachers are lifelong learners who relish the chance to grow and evolve in many fields.

Most te achers f ind themselves encourage and uplifted by the little joy working with the company o f c h i l d r e n . Te a c h e r s

above the secondary market rate of 3.928 percent.

Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III had said the Duterte government will raise the share of domestic lenders in its annual borrowing plan from 77 percent this year to 80 percent next year.

“Today, only a third of the national government debt is from foreign borrowing. The foreign debt component of the national debt declined to 15.6 percent of GDP by the end of 2015,” Dominguez said.

“Our policy is to source as much of our financing needs from domestic sources,” he added.

Earlier, the country’s external debt service burden increased by 27.9 percent in 2016 to $7.143 billion from $5.584 billion in the previous year, partly due to the weakness of the peso versus the US dollar.

The peso was the region’s worst performing currency in 2016 losing more than five percent year-on-year. In February this year, the peso finally broke the P50:$1 support.

The Philippines’ external debt stock is predominantly in the US dollar or about 65.1 percent of total outstanding debt.

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Not wasting any time to build tomorrow’s dreams during the opening of the 1st LEGO Certified Store at Centrio Mall 01 April 2017.

The LEGO Superhero Keychain Collection (photo by Mike Banos, NPN)

The Night Stalker:

Opens 1st Certified Store in Mindanao:

Building on the Future, with a heart

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EGO opened its 6th Certified Store in Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City last Saturday, 01 April 2017.

A LEGO Certified Store has a Pick-aBrick wall (a custombuilt fixture where shoppers can handpick the brick they need); fully assembled LEGO sets; and a play area in the middle of the store. It is also the global toymaker’s first Certified Store in Mindanao.

“The LEGO brand goes beyond being one of the top global toymakers, we are a beloved builder of childhood fantasies,” said LEGO Executive Sharlene Ortiga. “We aim to inspire and engage the world’s

builders by injecting fun into play.”

LEGO Centrio is the fifth in a series of stores that will open from Manila to Davao in the country under the company’s “Better With Every Brick” campaign.

LEGO has partnered with UNICEF Philippines to work together to help build the first National Center for Children with Disabilities at the Philippine General Hospital.

UNICEF is the United Nations agency which promotes children’s welfare by protecting and defending the rights of children across 190 countries and regions.

“This particular partnership with UNICEF Philippines

Youngest Lego Builder reaches for his dreams (photo by Mike Banos, NPN)

resonates well with this dream to extend the opportunity to help more children by bringing the National Center for Children with Disabilities to reality,” Ms. Ortiga added.

To support UNICEF’s program, a portion of the sales at LEGO Certified Stores across the country will help build the Center’s construction.

For a minimum single receipt purchase of P3, 999.75, on any LEGO item from the LEGO Certified Store Centrio from April 1-30, 2017, P1, 000 of the sale proceeds will go to UNICEF to help build the Center.

In addition, LEGO customers can also buy LEGO polybags to support the fundraising campaign for the National Center for Children with Disabilities with

100 percent of the proceeds going to the UNICEF Project. Each collectible bag features four different designs for only P100 each and comes from the LEGO Ninjago, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Friends and LEGO Duplo lines.

As part of the opening rites for the LEGO Centrio Store, a symbolic check of P500,000.00 was turned over to Ms. Lotta Sylwander, UNICEF Representative in the Philippines. This amount is part of the P10-million target total for the Center’s construction.

“UNICEF is lucky to be a partner of LEGO in the Philippines because as it happens, LEGO’s local distributor, Mr. Patrick Pesengco, has been a UNICEF partner these past many years,” Ms. Sylwander said in the sidelines of the store

Lotta Sylwander, PH Rep for UNICEF receives the symbolic check for P500K as LEGO PH 1st tranche of the P10-M committment to help build the PGH Center for Children with Disabilities

launch. “In 2016, Patrick and his wife Ross joined UNICEF on a visit to the Philippine General Hospital in an effort to address the issue of children living with disabilities.”

Local estimates suggest there are some 5 million children aged 0-18 years old in the Philippines living with disabilities but could be

Customers rush in to get a first look at the 1st LEGO Certified Store at Centrio Mall 01 April 2017 (photo by Mike Banos, NPN)

higher. They are often more likely to be among the poorest members of the population, thus children with disabilities are among the most marginalized and excluded.

“The Center aims to be a one-stop shop for children with all types of disabilities-be it vision, hearing, mobility or learning – so that they can get diagnosed, have the devices they need, and enjoy the therapy they require in this public hospital,” said Ms. Sylwander.

“This model will be the first of many-when we do this quickly and succeed, the DOH will take it on so that other areas of the Philippines, including Mindanao, can enjoy the same services,” she added.

Visit the LEGO Certified Store Centrio at the Ground Floor, near the Capt. Vicente Roa Street entrance, open Mondays to Sundays from 10AM to 9PM.

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MMM mulls Liceo partnership on Hospital Administration PhD course

By Mike Baños

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n international faith-based and interfaith international humanitarian organization has indicated its willingness to partner with a Cagayan de Orobased university to professionalize hospital a d m i n i s tr ati on i n t h e Philippines.

In a letter to J.R. Borja General Hospital Executive Officer Dr. Ramon Nery, D r. Ju a n M . Mo nt e r o, II,MD,FACS , founder/ president and chairman of the board of Montero Medical Missions (MMM) express ed his desire to pursue the planned establishment of a Ph.D. Hospital Administration cours e at t he L ice o de Cagayan University.

“Kindly send me asap that letter of request, and to attach your impressive resume,” said Dr. Montero.

“Realization of this dream course for the Philippines I thought of 15 years ago will be significant in many aspects, on top of being the first one for the country.”

Dr. Teresita T. Tumapon, the former Vice President for Internationalization and currently Professorial lecturer Liceo de Cagayan University Graduate School, related to Dr. Montero how Liceo begins its MD freshman proper by June, 2017.

“It took two years to receive the go-signal of the CHED, to start in June,” said Dr. Tumapon.

“St. Luke has given their MD a flavor ---- molecular medicine. Ateneo de Manila which began in 2007 and where the y have had 3 batches, is a linear 9-year program consisting of the four ye ar preme d (any science major, psychology will do) and a 5-year medicine proper. During the second and third year, MBA in public health is infused. Thus they graduate with MD-MBA (in Public Health). “ Dr. Tumapon expressed her willingness to lend her willing ear, hand and mind

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Dr Juanny Montero, Dr. Ramon Nery, Dr. Vic Cinco and Dr. Chris Buniel pose for posterity

to help realize the project.

“In the Filipino setting, there are gatekeepers. Your enthusiasm will help open the gates,” she noted.

Earlier last March 1516, 2017, MMM’s Eyesight 20/20 Optometric mission team headed by Dr. Chris Buniel, and the Eyesight Board of Cagayan de Oro headed by Carlo Romero, MD and Dr. Vic Cinco and the Rotary Club was hosted by the J.R. Borja General Hospital.

“A s a s u r p r i s e humanitarian gesture, MMM conducted a twoday optometric mission at the city hospital, together with local optometrists/ ophthalmologist and Rotarians. Our MMM f lagship Eyesight 20/20 proj e c t ch ai re d by D r.

Chris Buniel, President of Optometric Association of the Philippines, readily arranged for the 300 folks who availed of the newly pu rc h a s e d an d f r am e d eyeglasses. They were veterans, school children, indigents including the indigenous Badjao tribe,” noted Dr. Montero.

“The 300 new reading eyeglasses we afforded the most deserving veterans, chi ldren and indigents including the Badjao tribe was quite exhilarating as shown on their grateful

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Dr Juanny Montero chats with Dr. Ramon Nery at the JR Borja General Hospital during the recent MMM EyeCare 20-20 Optometric Mission

smiles,” said Dr. Montero.

“Those that needed cataract surgery were immediately referred to Dr. Romero’s c are. Yes, we are most grateful to all the kindhearted volunteers.”

Last March 17, 2017, also witnessed the signing of a Me m or an du m of Understanding among three entities: MMM, CdeO City Hospital, CdeO Eyesight Board by Mayor Moreno and Dr. Montero.

“On my return to Metro Manila, I met with Rotarians to discuss the launching of a future MMM Diabetes Care project in the Philippines, and with colleague surgeon friend, MMM Advisor Dr. Ike Ona, former Secretary of Health and founder of the

National Kidney Transplant Institute.”

With the latter initiative, Dr. Montero is eyeing a potential Kidney Dialysis MMM 6th sustainable project.

Montero Medical Missions was created to provide medical missions an d c re at e s u s t ai n ab l e he a lt hc are proj e c ts for physicians and allied health professionals with international roots; to share blessings and healthcare with their fellow countrymen Montero Medical Missions (MMM) is a nonprofit, 501[c][3] tax-exempt status, through which belief in God is expressed in the heart of the actions and partnership/PAGE 9

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Fellowship with Montero Medical Mission Founder & President Dr. Juanny Montero & OAP Pres. Dr. Chris Buniel after the EyeCare 20-20 Optometric Mission

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CDO female programmers push for limelight F

Story and Photo by MARK FRANCISCO, Lifestyle Editor

OR several years now, female computer programmers have taken a backseat.

As Syntactics web assistant engineering lead Jhai Maandig would put it, only 20 percent of the computer programmers in Northern Mindanao are women.

Ma a n d i g w a nt s t h e percentage to rise equally at 50 percent. “After all, we have the same technical capabilities as the men. We receive the same training, we absorb the same learnings.”

It is in this premise that Syntactics Pink was born.

Syntactics Pink is the corporate social responsibility of the leading IT solutions provider in this part of the country. But beyond CSR, Syntactics Pink’s concern is really to entice graduating female students taking up Information Technology

and Computer Science in college to practice what they have learned in school by employing themselves as computer programmers.

“It’s a sad truth that many female IT graduates contend themselves with being call center agents and other jobs.

They have not practiced what they have learned – HTML and CSS coding, etc.,” Maandig said.

It’s no coincidence that Syntactics Pink was started because the company’s CEO is a woman. Stephanie Caragos, one of the pioneers of the contact industry in Region 10, was an instant and eager listening ear to Maandig’s clamor.

It was only in November 2016 – while Maandig was employed as the only woman among 18 programmers in the company – when Syntactics Pink was born.

The idea was introduced to local IT practitioners during the GDG DevFest at the then Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) Performing Arts Theater (PAT) in Cagayan de Oro City that month.

The pitch was received with eagerness by female participants in the crowd which included students from MUST (now University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines), Xavier University, Capitol University and even selected USTP Senior High pupils.

This initial wave of students were the first batch of Syntactics Pink disciples to appreciate more what they’ve been studying throughout their college lives.

The first meetup that o c c u r r e d l a s t Ja nu a r y garnered 35 participants. limelight/PAGE 9

Cebu Pacific expands Kiwanis feeds 200 children in Iponan payment options Story by MARK FRANCISCO

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) rolls out more payment options for travelers, just in time for the summer peak period. CEB has just partnered with American Express, allowing its cardholders to book and buy their flights using their AMEX cards.

AMEX, owned by global services company American Express, is the largest card issuer in the world based on purchase volume and one of the largest card networks in the world, with over 109-Million cards running on its proprietary network, including those issued by 148 partners in 160 markets across the world. In the Philippines, AMEX cards are issued by BDO Unibank.

“CEB remains firm to its commitment of allowing more and more travellers to fly. We believe that by continuing to expand the payment options we offer,

we empower more travellers to not only choose their flights among the numerous we offer, but also pay for these in the easiest and most convenient way for them. Our partnership with American Express enables CEB to offer simplified and efficient business-to-business solutions for corporate payments,” said CEB Vice President for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

Aside from AMEX, CEB also accepts credit card payments through VISA and Mastercard. Other easy online payment options include BancNet Online, PayPal and Alipay.

Passengers who still prefer to pay in cash, CEB offers over-the-counter payments through over 1,700 branches of 7-11 and over 1,800 Cebuana Lhuiller outlets nationwide. Existing CEB payment centers, Robinsons Department Stores and SM payment/PAGE 9

THIS one is a different feeding program because it is sustainable.

Rather than holding a one-time feeding program, the Kiwanis Club of Golden Friendship left behind three boxes of manna rice plus cash to buy chicken and condiments as ingredients to the Iponan barangay council led by chairman Rudy Guligado to be used to feed the 200 indigent children in Urban Poor, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City.

The memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing and initial feeding occurred last March 18 led by club president Zadig Vicente, past presidents Eldie Rotoras and Atty. Cancio Nicanor Guiibone and vice president Jhigs Padua in attendance.

With 30 members, Kiwanis Club of Golden Friendship was chartered in 2012, adhering to the Kiwanis principles of improving the world, one child and one community at a time.

As to the rest of the year, the Kiwanis Club of Golden Friendship will hold dentical-medical missions and a plant a tree project.

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PCOO Secretary Andanar graces KumpaS, leads ASEAN awareness-raising campaign in NorMin

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By Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy

AGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Presidential Communications Secretar y Martin M. Andanar brings the government closer to the people as he graced today ’s launching of KumpaS Barangay (Kumpulan sa Barangay ni Presidente) in Brg y.

Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

With more than 200 officials and delegates from various sectors namely youth, market vendors association, urban poor, Four P’s (4Ps), General ParentTeachers Association (GPTA), zone leaders, and senior citizens, participating in today’s KumpaS event, the Secretar y apprised barangay folks on the government’s thrusts.

Moving freely during the open forum, village youth leader Benjie Mondelo said he wants to know more about the Philippines’ hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and how will it open opportunities for them (youth) to anyhow contribute and be part of an awesome network of young innovators with brilliant ideas— with the youth partners in ASEAN-member countries.

In response, Andanar said the youths nowadays symbolize the face of one’s culture and society and they play great roles in achieving successful development in the community. Hence, as vital instruments in spreading good news

on how ASEAN could improve young people’s lives, the Secretar y urged youth leaders to be the government’s partner in advocating the ASEAN precepts.

Meanwhile, in his speech, Andanar said ASEAN really matters to the Filipino people because aside from other benefits we get, this is a key reason why Filipinos have not experienced threats of wars for decades because of harmonious relationship with its neighbors.

In an inter view, youth leader Benjie Mondelo lauded this ‘KumpaS or Pulongpulong sa Barangay’ event because he said “this will inspire us (youths) and challenge us on how we can be more participator y with citizens and agencies alike working together and sharing information.

“Because I believed

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allied health professionals in the United States to get involved in medical missions, create sustainable projects and share medical knowledge in their respective countries of origin,” MMM declared in its official website.

Dr. Montero II, now a US resident from the Philippines, has been involved in the creation of sustainable eyesight, prosthesis and dental care projects through partnerships with Physicians for Peace, Rotarians and Lions organizations. MMM Health Fair For Veterans is its quarterly in-country project, helping veterans meet their healthcare needs.

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you for your past wrongs, and to take full charge so He can start changing your life.

Then with His power and help you can start living His way every day. Jesus will even take all the bad things from your past and start mixing them together so that in the end they can actually benefit you.

Then instead of being guilty and ruined by those things anymore, you’ll thank God for forgiving you and using those lessons to change you into a much better, happier person.

Just Think a Minute …

Partnership... from page 7

reflected in the deeds of it s m e m b e r s . “ We a re dedicated to the promotion of world friendship through the universal language of the healing arts. MMM is committed to recruiting expatriate physicians and

Payment... from page 8

Department Stores still accept payments for online bookings. For cash or overthe-counter payments, can book flights through the CEB website, and choose the “Pay Within 24 Hours”

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar informs the KumpaS Barangay participants in Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City that the the they can help a lot in curbing drug problem on March 31 at the barangay’s covered court.(RTP/PIA10)

that a well-informed youth is an empowered youth,” he said.

Apart from the ASEAN issues, and being the first ASEAN event in Region 10, various matters such as the government’s war on drugs, peace and order, media literacy, youth development, and education, among other concerns of Barangay Carmen were also tackled.

Led by the

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), through Philippine Information Agency (PIA), this ‘KumpaS sa Barangay’ is part of keeping the goals of the present administration for real change by encouraging community engagement in a face-to-face interaction between government officials and villagers. (RLRB/ PIA10, Bukidnon)

payment center option, upon reaching the payment page.

CEB currently offers f lights to a total of 37 domestic and 29 international destinations, operating an extensive network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. Its 59-strong fleet is comprised of four Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, seven Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and four ATR 72-600 aircraft. Between 2017 and 2021, CEB expects delivery of one more brandnew Airbus A330, 32 Airbus A321neo, and 12 ATR 72-600 aircraft.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair.com or ca l l t he res er vat ion hotlines (+632) 7020-888 or (+6332)230-8888. The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@C ebuPacif icAir) and Facebook (www.facebook. com/cebupacificair) pages.

Guests may also download

the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.

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from page 8 The female students had a gleeful time enjoying the whole day learning Python basics, UI/UX design, online marketing and how to pitch the perfect product.

In fact, after the two-day workshop, the participants were able to produce three prototypes – a parking system, an interior design app and a platform to be used by breastfeeding moms.

T h e n e x t e v e nt f or Syntactics Pink was last Saturday. A VR event, the entertaining activity was made for members to bond stronger so they could together open the eyes of fellow female students that the world of information technology in Northern Mindanao must not be dominated by men only.

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PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON CELEBRATED THE COLORFUL 40TH KAAMULAN FESTIVAL 2017

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By Joe P. Palabao/Dalhia Benemerito

ast March 25, 2017 with pride the Province of Bukidnon under the leadership of the dynamic Governor Jose Maria Zubiri celebrated with a big bang the most colourful Kaamulan Festival 2017 in the Region and in the country today, now on its 40th year of grandiose celebration. It was attended by the bigwigs of the Tourism Industry of the country by no less than the Hon. Secretary of Tourism Wanda Tuflo Teo, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines (TPB) and our very own newly- appointed Tourism Regional Director of Region X, May Salvana Unchuan.

Present also to witness the festival was the President himself, our very own Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the

Chinese Ambassador to the PhilippinesZhao Jianhua and delegates, Philippine dignitaries-headed

by Senator Migs Zubiri, artists, local government units executives and the thousands of foreign, domestic and local tourists who never miss the annual colourful, authentic festival of the country today.

Kaamulan Festival 2017 which is now on its 40th year is a gathering of all the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) of the Province of Bukidnon showcasing their preserved culture, arts and traditions through street dancing, parade of beautiful and mesmerizing floats and awesome tableau presentation. The traditions, culture and arts of the Bukidnons, the Umayamnons, the Talaaandigs, the Higaonons,

the Manobos, the Matisalogs and other tribes showcased their ways of life through the festival.

Kaamulan Festival 2017 is considered today as the most colourful festival in the country for they give their best in terms of dances interpreted their way of life, their farming, their fishing, their religious belief to the Magbayaya, our Creator. The rich tradition is handed from generation to generation. We are already in the millennium years of existence but through the festival they still manage to have their culture, arts and traditions intact and preserve its ingenuity and authenticity.

The street dancing participated in by the eleven (11) participating Local Government Units of the Province for this year ’s event

was enjoyed by the thousands of spectators along main thoroughfare of Malaybalay City down to the Provincial Cultural Centre ground where the tableau of each participating contingents was shown to the spectators as their best. The spectators were awed, amazed, mesmerized of the presentation of the different contingents .

Float winners were coming from the Municipalities of Malitbog-1st place, 2nd PlaceMalaybalay and 3rd Place Baungon.

Street Dancing Competition-1st Malaybalay, 2nd Place Malitbog and 3rd Place Talakag and for the Tableau Ground Compeitition1st Place went to Malaybalay, 2nd Place to Malitbog and 3rd Place

Cabanglasan.

Indeed, the Province of Bukidnon makes a difference the way they presser e the culture, arts and tradition of the Indigenous Peoples (IPs).

It is the oldest Cultural Festival in the country witnessed annually by thousands of local, domestic and foreign tourists.

Kudos KAAMULAN FESTIVAL 2017!!!

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The project will upgrade the p ower distribution equipment of the six electric cooperatives (ECs) operating in the area.

The JICA grant aid will help reduce the energ y distribution losses to about 7 percent and assure reliable, resilient energy supply to nearly 44,000 households in the Bangsamoro area.

“By helpi ng re s olve the power supply issues in conflict-affected areas, we aim to help the Philippines create more economic activities in the region,” said JICA Chief Representative Susumu Ito. T he proj e c t w i l l b e implemented by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) of the Department of Energy (DOE).

JICA’s support to the energy infrastructure in Bangsamoro is also part of the agency’s development cooperation with the Philippines.

T h e e n e r g y p ro j e c t was identified under the JICA-assisted Bangsamoro Development Plan 2 meant to jumpstart economic activities in Mindanao’s conflict areas and draw up a medium- to long-term development plan (2016-2022) for the region’s inclusive and sustainable development.

For his par t, NEDA Director General Ernesto Pernia said the project was expected to contribute to the long-term goal of lowering of system loss by 13 percent, and increase in line capacity by 130 percent.

“B e yon d a d d re s s i ng the basic need to improve power supply stability in that area of Mindanao where household electrification level stands only at 72.38 percent, we also see this project as a confidence-building undertaking and a gesture of goodwill that will prove helpful as we continue to work towards achieving lasting peace and development in the region,” Pernia said.

He said Japan was the Philippine top source of official development assistance. (PNA)

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with Cabinet officials and visiting China Vice Premier Wang Yang in Davao City.

RCEP negotiations were launche d in Novemb er 2012 by leaders from the 10 ASEAN member states

(Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam) and six ASEAN free trade partners (Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand) during the 21st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The 16-member RCEP accounts for almost half of the world’s population, almost 30% of global GDP, and over a quarter of the world’s exports.

The proposed partnership c ove r s t r a d e i n go o d s and services, investment, economic and technical cooperation, intellectual property rights, competition policy, and dispute settlement, among other issues. It does not cover the areas of labor, environment and state-owned enterprises.

According to Dominguez, the latest round of highlevel dialogues between the Philippines and China has paved the way for “a decisively progressive and productive” cooperation between the two countries.

Wang also discussed with Dominguez and other Cabinet officials the progress of the bilateral cooperation to implement the Philippines’ large-scale infrastructure projects through Chinese grants and concessional loans.

Dominguez and China Commerce Vice Minister Fu Z iying, who is also C h i n a’s i n t e r n a t i o n a l trade representative, also for ma lize d t hroug h an exchange of letters in Davao City an agreement to conduct preliminary feasibility studies on the proposed Davao Expressway and the PanayGuimaras-Negros Island Bridges Project.

Secretary Ernesto Pernia of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and Minister Fu also signed the Six-Year D e v e l o pm e nt P ro g r a m (SYDP) that aims to “steer and promote the stable and orderly development of economic cooperation between the two countries.”

The SYDP seeks to “enlarge the scope and enhance the level of cooperation between, and drive sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development in, the two countries,” according to the department of finance.

Dominguez said earlier that the administration’s move to further integrate the Philippines with other Asian economies will lead

to substantial investment inflows this year, as well as rapid tourism growth and robust exports that will benefit not only big businesses but micro and small enterprises as well.

He pointed out that “the stronger linkages we now forge with our development p a r t n e r s a n d re g i o n a l neighbors will provide new drivers for the growth of our domestic economy.”

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from page 1 different suitable crops to make their farmlands more productive.

Bitan-agan, a once conflict-stricken village inf luenced by the New People’s Army in the dark years of Marcos regime, made it more significant venue for the USAD launch that already benefitted thousands of lowly farmers in other hinterland villages of the province.

The four other neighboring villages however were not spared from the atrocities in the past when San Francisco town was gripped with fear by presence of the dreaded Lost Command where extrajudicial killings prevail almost daily drawing more people to seek refuge to the communist movement.

During the troubled years, Bitan-agan and adjacent remote villages of Das-agan and Lucac have been the breeding ground for massive recruitment of predominantly lumad residents to become NPA guerillas. These have been also the areas where the rebels briefly abducted local administration bets during elections.

Plaza led the USAD program launch on Wednesday in Bitan-agan where farmer-enrollees c o m i n g f ro m t h e f i v e recipient villages formally receive different seedlings of cacao, rubber, abaca, coconut and coffee apart from agricultural forestry development intervention on the production of falcatta timber, mongo, peanut, corn, cutflower and vegetable production that will at least benefit 356 hectares of farms.

Plaza challenged the USAD farmer-enrollees to take the partnership seriously in improving their lives saying development still lies in their hands not on total reliance to government sustenance.

“We are just enablers and development of your farms now depends on you,” Plaza told the USAD farmers.

The governor admitted the

provincial government has introduced many initiatives in the past with various agricultural development programs but failed even as he is confident that USAD as the “last card” could now really take off to bring development in the province into greater heights.

He challenged San Francisco Mayor Jenny de Asis to endeavor more in mobilizing the municipal agriculture office to led the serious implementation of USAD or the provincial government might withdraw the program.

In her response, De Asis said the governor’s call is a tall order but likewise took it on a positive note telling USAD farmer-enrollees “the ball is already in our hands, it is now imperative that we double our efforts to realize it,” the mayor said.

For her part, Bitan-agan village chair Estela Navarro accepted the governor’s challenge telling residents in her speech that the role of the government is just secondary to guide and extend assistance to the farmers to turn their areas into fruitful farms.

“If we will not strive hard, nothing will happen to our lives,” she said.

Navarro is the widow of the Bitan-agan’s longtime village chair Raymark, a former NPA leader who yielded to the government after the EDSA revolution but was killed by still unknown assailant along the village road while driving his way home in 2014.

Aside from USAD, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources also led in the distribution of free patent land titles to residential lot occupants which include 64 beneficiaries in Bitanagan, 22 in the village of Tag-anahawan in Esperanza town and 17 in the village of Sinai in Sibagat town.

The municipal government also launched infrastructure proj e c t s i n clu d i ng t h e reblocking of San Francisco Road Around Network Phase 3 covering a length of 178.4 meters and concreting of Barangay 1 to Bitan-agan Road at Barangay 1 section.

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government-mandated financial assistance for its host communities.

On December 22 last year, MGB-Caraga warned CPC for serious violations including the low accomplishment on its Social Development

and Management Program (SMDP).

SDMP funds—equivalent to 1.5 percent of a mining company’s annual operating cost—should be spent on livelihood, education, health, public infrastructure and socio-cultural programs in the community.

MGB-Caraga also found that CPC had repeatedly failed to obtain tree-cutting permit or conduct an inventory of the trees that were destroyed during its operations, and has not secured a foreshore lease for its causeway.

“This company is really “pasaway’ (unruly) and very hard-headed,” de Dios said.

MGB-Caraga records showed that CPC has been warned many times for violations since 2013.

A March 27, 2013 memorandum signed by de Dios showed that the company’s mining practices were found to be “manifestly def icient or lacking in compliance to sound and responsible mining practices.”

Asked why CPC had continued to operate despite the violations, de Dios explained that he was unable to act against its violations after his March 2013 memorandum, as he was placed on a “floating status” by then MGB Director Leo Jasareno in May of the same year.

Jasareno subsequently assumed De Dios’s post, pl acing hims elf as t he concurrent MGB-Caraga director until 2016 when President Rodrigo Duterte booted him out of office.

Meanwhile, local environmental watchdog Caraga Watch has questioned CPC’s non-inclusion in the list of suspended and closed mines, following a nationwide mine audit conducted by the Department of Environment and Natura l Res ources (DENR).

“It has b e e n show n repeatedly that Centur y Peak has a bad record not only in environment but in the social aspect as well, so we’re puzzled why it was not closed, or even suspended,” said Rev. Pio Mercado, Caraga Watch spokesperson.

Even de Dios himself was perplexed. “MGB only played a supporting role during the DENR mine audit last year.

We helped in logistics but we were not part of the audit per se, so I’m also wondering why Century Peak’s past and continuing violations were not taken into account by the DENR auditors,” De Dios

said.

Jasareno led the mining audit team before he was replaced by Duterte in October 2016.

Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers accused Jasareno of granting special favors to certain mining firms Lopez, however, defended Jasareno, who is now her consultant, saying she “he’s clean”.

The secretary had ordered the closure of 14 large-scale mines in Caraga, all of them located in Surigao and Dinagat provinces.

CPC had not responded to emailed queries since last week.

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Church here, Nahial is also a volunteer in disaster response, a president of the Parents-Teachers Association, and a volunteer for the projects of Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan — Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services -National Community— Driven Development Program Kalahi-CIDSS NCDDP) of DSWD. He also attended various trainings and seminars such as on Parent Effectiveness (PES) incorporating Empowerment through Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities (ERPAT), Department of trade and Industry (DTI) livelihood trainings, among others.

During validation and interviews, Nahial displayed his capabilities in communication and in expressing his thoughts on positive discipline, on gender equality, on various laws relating to protecting the rights of children and women.

Alex Abaladejo Jr of Negros Island Region settled the 1st Runner-Up post; Benny Binando of Region 2 (2nd runner-up); Concrado Achuela of Region 1 (3rd runner-up); and Martial Gepte Sr of Region 11 (4th runner-up).

The Search for Modelong Ama looks for an exceptional male Pantawid Program beneficiary who is a father, a husband, or a solo parent, with age of at least 28 years old. The nominee must also be free from any criminal liabilities, belongs to a household that is at least 85 percent compliant to all the program conditionalities and a recognized role model within his household and community.

The Pantawid Pamilya is a national government’s intervention for poor families by investing in their children’s health and education. It also gives them access to livelihood opportunities in order to support them socio-economically.(Shaun Alejandrae Y. Uy/DSWD/PIA10)

Republic of the Philippines Region X Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Kapatagan

Republic of the Philippines Region X Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Kapatagan

Republic of the Philippines Region X Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Kapatagan

Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar

Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar

Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

InIn compliance with section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARIO G. FERNANDEZ has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from WELFREDO to MARIO in the birth certificate of WELFREDO GYPITULAN FERNANDEZ who was born on JANUARY 19, 1957 at KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are LIBERATO GARAY FERNANDEZ and ISABEL ANONAS FERNANDEZ.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later 15 days .

InIn compliance with section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that SEVERINA R. CASILDO has filed with this office a petition for correction for date of birth from DEC. 22, 1935 to NOV. 18, 1935 in the birth certificate of SEVERINA V. RUFINO who was born on NOVEMBER 18, 1935 at SAN JOSE, NUEVA ECIJA and whose parents are JUAN DOMINGO RUFINO and INES SAPON VALOEVECIO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later 15 days .

InIn compliance with section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that RIZZEL B. VILLANUEVA has filed with this office a petition for correction for date of birth from NOV. 15, 1962 to NOV. 11, 1962 in the birth certificate of RIZZEL B. VILLANUEVA who was born on NOVEMBER 11, 1962 at MARANDING, KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are CELSO DUMAS VILLANUEVA and ELEUSA P. BALATERO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later 15 days .

BWM: March 27 & April 3, 2017

(Sgd.) IVY REYES TONGCO Municipal Civil Registrar

BWM: March 27 & April 3, 2017

(Sgd.) IVY REYES TONGCO Municipal Civil Registrar

BWM: March 27 & April 3, 2017

(Sgd.) IVY REYES TONGCO Municipal Civil Registrar

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