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Self-reliance THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) recently conducted series of trainings on Self-Reliance and Financial Independence in General Santos City and in the nearby municipalities of Sarangani to help the farmers boost their managing skills. Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer II (PARPO ll) Felix C. Frias said that the training aims to strengthen the agrarian reform beneficiaries’ organizations (ARBOs) and help its members, the farmerbeneficiaries, increase their productivity and income. “Trainings su ch a s this would help the farmer beneficiaries understand the principles of managing personal resources and increase their ability to provide the necessities of life for oneself and one’s family members” PARPO ll Frias said.
Election optimism LOCAL share prices started the quarter on a positive note, closing marginally higher on Monday, as investors’ optimism mounts ahead of next month’s general elections. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) snapped a two-day decline, losing 9.40 points, to 7,254.53 from Friday’s 7,245.13 finish. “The election cycle is one of the major reasons that underpin optimism in equities that has somehow been clouded over by external headwinds. But now that the headwinds have erased –even as some clouds remain above the horizon – we can feel the rays of optimism beginning to shine on the market,” said Justino Calaycay Jr., head of marketing and research at A&A Securities Inc.
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Road map being drafted to boost banana industry By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO, Correspondent
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COMPREHENSIVE road map for the banana industry will finally be drafted by the Department of Agriculture (DA), together with stakeholders, to address longstanding concerns and ensure the export product’s survival in the global market. The road map plan comes after a shipment of about 2,700 boxes to China was recently intercepted after being found to have pesticide residue levels higher than standard. A g r i c u l t u r e Undersecretary Emerson U. Palad, in a news conference here last week, said that even
before the drafting of the road map, the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) will look into the incident to check whether protocols were violated. “The audit team will start the audit on Monday (April 4),” Mr. Palad said. China has a 0.1 part per million (PPM) maximum Boost/PAGE 11
DOE beefs up teams to ensure power supply on May 9 elections
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TO AVOID blackouts-marred outcome, the Department of Energy (DOE) has beefed up contingencies and even teams to ensure sufficient and reliable electricity supply and service during the May 9 polls. Energy Secretary Zenaida Y. Monsada said there are now two task forces sorting out issues relative to power supply during the election period – these are the Power
Task Force comprising of industry players and the Inter-Agency Task Force on Securing Energy Facilities.” In a briefing with reporters, Monsada similarly noted that around 220 megawatts of e mb e d d e d m o du l a r generating sets would be deployed – primarily in critical areas in Mindanao. She added that “various n at i on a l a g e n c i e s a n d power/PAGE 11
MALAYBALAY COWBOY. A cowboy prepares to catch a calf with a lasso during the Kaamulan rodeo contest in Malaybalay City. MindaNews photo by H. Marcos C. Mordeno
Public warned over proliferation Davao business chamber asks Sasa participants to withdraw of smuggled cigarettes in M’nao By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO, Correspondent
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ILLEGAL cigarettes smuggled into the Philippines are now being sold cheaply in sari-sari stores all over Mindanao to the detriment of consumers and the local economy. Thes e smuggled cigarettes, manufactured in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia based on the pack labels are Far Star, Fort, American Legend, Union, Navy and smuggled/PAGE 11
Authorities warn the public on the proliferation of smuggled cigarettes in Mindanao markets.
DAVAO City -- The Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) has called on the bidders for the P18.99-billion Sasa Port modernization to abandon the public-private partnership (PPP) project. “We hope the prospective bidders will be enlightened to withdraw [f rom the bidding process] just like what happened to the Laguna
proj e c t ,” s ai d D C C C I I President Bonifacio T. Tan, referring to the failed bidding of the P123-billion Laguna Lakeshore Expressway-Dike project. Mr. Tan said they are also hoping that the Department of Tr ans p or t at i on an d Communications (DoTC) will decide not to bid out the controversial seaport chamber/PAGE 11
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showcased Disability body broadens Normin CPAR experience horizon for PWDs T O provide better opportunities for development of persons with disability (PWDs), the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) in northern Mindanao fosters and strengthens the existing laws that protect the sector’s rights and privileges through conducting advocac y campaigns and forum. During the first quarter meeting of the RCDA on March 30, Andres Rhudy Ravelo, Jr. of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) said that with the signing of the Republic Act 10754 that grants value-added tax (VAT) exemption benefits to PWDs on March 23, the sector will now have better chance to uplift the lives of its members. This also indicates that council’s efforts in making the situation of the PWDs known to every Filipino is
moving the sector forward. Also, this new measure will align the law of PWD with that of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act which provides VAT exemption on top of their existing 20 percent discount on goods and services. Aside from that success, Ravelo shared that they are currently working hand in hand with the regional councils to create various strategies to reduce poverty and enhance work and employment prospects of the PWDs. Thus, he cited the creation and implementation in local government units (LGUs) of the Republic Act 1179 that promotes vocational rehabilitation of the blind and other handicapped persons and their return to civil employment as well as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) AO 21 on Sustainable Livelihood Program.
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Ravelo added that there are also laws that every citizen must be aware of in promoting participation in political processes and in decisionmaking particularly the RA 7277 Magna Carta for PWD and RA 10366 Accessible Polling Places. He stressed such laws since election is fast approaching and every PWD should know his or her right to suffrage. Currently, the RCDA is
focused on ensuring disabilityi n clu s ive d i s a ste r r i s k reduction and management, improving the reliability and comparability of disability data, accelerating the ratification and implementation of the Convention on the Rights of PWDs and harmonization of national legislation with the convention, and advancing sub-regional, regional and interregional cooperation. (RTP/PIA10)
FA R M E R - l e a d e r s i n Northern Mindanao convened in Cagayan de Oro city last week for the third Community-Based Participator y Action Research (CPAR) Congress, Product Exhibits and Awarding Ceremony. The event aims to showcase successes as well as strategies adopted by CPAR farmers in 16 projects sites adapting to coconutbased, rice-based, cornbased, potato-based, and
vegetable based farming systems. Department of Agriculture (DA) region 1 0 D i re c tor L e a ly n A . R a m o s e x p l a i n e d t h at these technologies were generated by the Northern Mindanao Integrated Agricultural Research Center (NOMIARC), mature farming technologies that needs to be out in the field. The approach is meant to utilize fully all available CPAR/PAGE 10
Product supply and price monitoring of basic necessities and prime commodities has been strengthened in Camiguin by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial office in preparation for the heavy influx of domestic and foreign tourists, this summer. The teams are also checking the price tag and labels of products to ensure that consumers and tourists are getting their money’s worth and ensure that products in the store shelves are not expired, among others. (DTI Camiguin)
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Coming Out of the Closet Think a minute…An airplane pilot came on the speaker system to the passengers: “ T h i s i s y o u r c ap t a i n speaking. We’re flying at an altitude of 35,000 feet, and the speed of 600 miles an hour. I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is we’re lost. But the good news is we’re making great time.” There are many people who are making great time in life living in the fast lane. But they’re lost and going the wrong direction. Homosexuals are encouraged by many people just to come out of the closet and not be ashamed of who they are. Some people say that they didn’t choose to be homosexual; God made them that way. But the fact is that there has still not been one scientific study which can prove that homosexuals are born that way. In fact, it is just the opposite. All the research and studies have shown that homosexuals can make the choice. If people are born with any homosexual tendency at all, it is no different than any personality tendency like someone born with a bad temper. Do we say it’s OK for that person to lose control of his temper and murder people because he
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Why Federalism Wins I have heard the apologists of tangled, old systems say: “federalism will not find its way in congress, and if adopted, will produce warlordism.” These apologists, however, did not realize that federalism as a vision for a president is the Philippine’s chef d’oeuvre. I see the other contending visions as either hypes “crafted” for selfpromotion or “band-aid” solutions at best. First to note: changing the form of government into a federalist arrangement is actually almost a substitute for leadership that can account for more than 60% of the country’s development (although researchers need to validate this idea). Management experts understand my contention in the context of island and regional barriers. In a pluralistic, multi-cultural s o c i e t y, n o l e a d e r s h ip qualities can change the persistent conflicts between Muslims and Christians in
Mindanao using old systems; but true empowerment and cultural sensitivity can. Moreover, if unity is an important factor; there is no other unifying force that achieves more in making the government more responsive and efficient. This is better than the example of Mindanao that contributes 60% of the exports to the national coffers, but only gets back a puny share for infrastructure and other needs. What an injustice. But the major islands, with the federalist nature, can leverage their respective res ources—natural and intellec tual—and car ve their paths towards building competitive advantage using their native wisdom. They will no longer become victims of their central government that always brush them aside in favor of “suicide express train”—a phrase to describe the likes of MRT failure, comparing it with the media’s description of employees suicide at Foxconn (China)
a few years ago. For a long time, the old centralized government has hijacked the visions of local regimes. The local government units could have grand plans; but sad to say, these are subsumed to the mercy of crumbs from the negligible internal revenue allotments. So what development can we expect from the old system that prolonged the imprisonment of indigenous regional ideas? What can we look forward to from the old alternative that has become a “suicide express train” as corruption is centralized? The argument about warlords that can result from federalism is a hoax. Simply put: are we still living in the era of ignorance that evil clans will govern good people? What apologists could be said to argue is that if the old system is retained, national warlords hold on to their muchcoveted ivory towers for self-enrichment. National
lucell larawan warlords are around us, don’t you think? They are preying on their oppositions. They succeeded in centralizing their regimes so they can lord over unjustly. And how can we limit ourselves with just passing the federalism bill in congress? Is it not workable through a plebiscite? We are aware that the form of government is only part of the ingredients for a successful governance. With the leadership of Rodrigo Duterte, the other 40% of the equation is resolved.
Promises....Promises.... They come from different backgrounds. Each candidate projects himself/ herself differently. Like oil and water, they can’t mix. But what do the presidentiables have in common? One, they all think they will win. And win big. So after the elections, don’t expect any of the losers to graciously admit defeat. Expect the losers to claim that they have been cheated. Two, they are all very promising. Yes, they make lots and lots of promises. To their credit, these promises do come in attrac tive packages. Thanks to PR handlers and spin doctors , all followers of Aristophanes who said ages ago: “ To win the p eople, always cook them some savoury that pleases them.” In other words, tell them what they want to hear.
Here are samples of those savouries. Jejomar Binay has promised the following when elected: - food on the table of every Filipino family, (with birthday cakes perhaps for all senior citizens) - diplomas hanging on their walls ( He did not distinguish whether genuine or from “Recto” University.) - jobs for the people (hopefully not just 15-30s) - to look after the welfare of the Overseas Filipino Workers, - make sure Filipinos will have their own houses (Take your pick. bahay ng posporo o bahay ng gagamba.) -fight against criminality and price hikes. Binay also vows to grant tax exemptions for those earning P30,000 and below, free medicine for all, free
books, school supplies and uniforms for 20 million students, and to expand the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Once in Malacanan, Miriam Defensor-Santiago vows to do this and to do that. To strictly adopt and implement good governance, to sign the Freedom of Infor mation Ac t, to aggressively fight the war against illegal drugs, to reform the tax system, to keep the government deficit below 3% of the GDP, to invest in public infrastructure, agriculture sector and government institutions. F i n a l l y, D e f e n s o r Santiago vows to fully and conscientiously implement the Reproducitive Health Law. Tough-talking Rodrigo
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What a president, what a curse! LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… He replied, `Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: `These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me’…” (Mark 7:6, the Holy Bible). -ooo K I D A P A W A N MASSACRE: A FAILURE OF GOVERNANCE? There is something scandalously anomalous in the famers’ barricade in North Cotabato which is now being derisively called as the Kidapawan Massacre: it would seem that the Aquino government had plenty of money that it could have used to buy rice for distribution to the hungry Mindanao farmers, but it refused to part with that money inexplicably!
The 2015 budget of the Aquino government---which was the budget in force when the Kidapawan Massacre happened on Friday, April 01, 2016---allocated some P88.8 billion for agriculture. Among the programs intended to be funded by that huge allocation was “providing credit for farmers and fisherfolk through the Agriculture Credit Policy Council” (see http://www. r ap p l e r. c o m / … / 6 5 2 2 7 aquino-2015-agriculturebudg…). The troubling question is, why did not the Aquino government find it in hits heart to use even just .0001 percent of that huge budget to buy the rice that the hungry farmers were asking to be given them? Was it
because there is really no concern for the small and the marginalized among the government’s top officials, or was it because the budget is already totally spent at this point? Or, was there simply a failure of governance here? -ooo LEADERS WHO ARE PSEUDO-CHRISTIANS: What this shows is that, the Aquino government and its top officials are pseudoChristians, or Christians who profess their faith merely through their lips but not in their hearts and in what they do on a day-to-day basis. With due respect, the officials of this government are certainly among those condemned by Jesus, our God and Savior, in Matthew 15:8, Mark 7:6 and in Isaiah 29:13.
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AEV transfers Aseagas to renewables unit ABOITIZ Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) is transferring Aseagas Corp. to a subsidiary by selling its equity interest in the renewable energy company to Ab oitiz Renewables, Inc., the listed holding company told the stock exchange yesterday. “The acquisition price will be computed based on the subscription price of the shares, subject to the results of the fairness valuation being conducted by an independent
financial adviser,” AEV said. It also said that the sale is subject to the usual closing conditions and approvals. Aseagas, itself a wholly owned subsidiary of AEV, owns a biomass renewable energy plant that uses organic wastes to produce energy. Aboitiz Renewables is the holding company of its parent firm Aboitiz Power Corp.’s investments in renewable energy. AboitizPower holds the Aboitiz family’s interest
in power generation assets. Through Aseagas, AEV has partnered with British company Gazasia Ltd. to build a liquid bio-methane business in the country. Gazasia has put up an operating plant that produces liquid bio-methane fuel in the United Kingdom,
which the partnership plans to replicate locally by building several plants. These plants use methane from organic waste and clean the gas before liquefying it into fuel for cars, with a specification that is similar to liquefied natural gas but
made fully from recycled organic material. Aseagas, an alternative fuel company that offers waste-to-fuel solutions, aims to help improve air quality through sustainable, green transport solutions that uses waste that would
otherwise be left to pollute the environment. Its first plant in Lian, Batangas takes the organic e f f lu e nt f rom Ab s o lut Distillery, Inc., the alcohol d i s t i l l e r y o f Ta n d u a y Distillers, Inc. and part of Aseagas/PAGE 10
Cebu Air earnings surge CEBU AIR, Inc. said its net income last year surged by more than 400% annually, propelled by higher passenger, cargo and ancillary revenues. “Net income for the year ended December 31, 2015 amounted to P4.387 billion, an increase of 414.0% from the P853.498 million net income earned in 2014,” the Gokongwei-led carrier said in its annual report submitted to the Philippine Stock Exchange yesterday. Cebu Air, operator of Cebu Pacific and Cebgo, said the group’s revenue last year increased by annual 8.7% to P56.5 billion. Passenger revenues rose 6.2% to P42.681 billion “primarily due to the 8.9% growth in passenger volume
to 18.4 million… driven by the increased number of flights in 2015.” The budget carrier’s number of flights went up by 7.6% “as the group added more aircraft to its fleet, particularly, its acquisition of wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft with a configuration of more than 400 all-economy class seats.” Cargo revenues grew 10% to P3.461 billion “following the increase in the volume of cargo transported.” Lastly, ancillary revenues climbed 19.6% to P10.36 billion, driven by the 8.9% increase in passenger traffic and 9.8% increase in ancillary revenue per passenger. “Improved online Earnings/PAGE 10
BPI @Masterson’s Ave. The Officers and Staff of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) pose before the new branch’s building along Masterson’s Avenue in Upper Balulang, in uptown Cagayan de Oro shortly after its inaugural in December 2015. The BPI-Masterson’s Branch is uptown’s first bank outside of a mall, a response to leapfrogging growth in the area and its need for accessible and essential banking services. Photo by Lina Sagaral Reyes
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BPI denies acquisition talks with RCBC M ANILA - - Ayalaled Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) on Monday denied a news report that it is in talks to acquire a majority stake in the Yunchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking
Corp. (RCBC). In a statement, BPI said it “is not in talks or discussion with RCBC regarding the acquisition of a majority stake in the latter.” “Information in the aforementioned news item
is purely speculative. BPI does not comment on articles on such nature,” it added. On Monday, a stor y published in a major daily, The Philippine Star, quoted sources as saying that BPI was considering to purchase
majority stakes in RCBC, which is now in the middle of controversy after USD 81 million stolen from the account of Bangladesh Bank with the Federal Reserve of New York ended at RCBC’s Jupiter-Makati branch in
BSP: Banks’ consumer loans continue to rise MONEY LENT to households rose to nearly a trillion pesos as of end-September 2015, as Filipinos res or ted to borrowing to get hold of instant cash and buy cars and homes, the central bank said. Universal, commercial, and thrift banks handed out P997.153 billion in consumer loans for the f irst nine months of the year, 17.4% higher than the P849.642 billion in total credit the y gave a year prior, according to t h e B an g k o S e nt r a l n g Pilipinas (BSP). The total credit extended to hous eholds s een by end-S eptemb er also went up by 4% from the P959.181 billion r e c o r d e d a t e n d - Ju n e , which sustained the quarter-on-quarter growth seen since 2008. “Consumer loans rose
quar ter on quar ter last S eptemb er driven by an increase in motor vehicle loans and residential real estate loans,” the central bank said in a statement issued yesterday. Loans booked for housing lots made up a big chunk of total consumer credit for the third quarter at P420.948 billion, up by a tenth f rom the year-ago print of P382.246 billion, data showed. Meanwhile, salar y loans -- which are advanced payroll credits secured by employees -- saw the biggest jump, having more than doubled to P97.207 billion as of the third quarter, coming from the P47.578 billion s een in the comparable 2014 p erio d. The f igure like wis e gre w by 14.9% from the P84.574 billion tallied as of the s econd
quar ter. Motor vehicle loans, which accounted for more than a fourth of total credits, stood at P283.558 bi l l i on f or t h e p e r i o d , up by 30.5% from the P217.351 billion incurred at end-S eptemb er 2014. The figure also increased by ne arly a tent h f rom the s econd quar ter. The bulk of these loans, P 2 7 2 . 8 0 5 bi l l i on , w e re used to acquire cars, while s ome P10.754 billion in debt was incurred to buy motorc ycles, data showed. Credit card debt als o rose to P167.572 billion, up by 7.1% from last year’s P156.541 billion. Other types of loans made up a combined P27.869 billion as of S eptemb er, declining by more than a third f rom a year ago. Despite the marked ris e in consumer loans,
Philippine banks were able to trim the share of s oured debts for the period, while also hiking i t s c ov e r f o r p o t e nt i a l losses, based on BSP data. Non-performing consumer loans, or debt lef t unp aid for at le ast 3 0 d ay s p a s t du e d ate , made up a 4.65% share to the total, lower than the 4.94% ratio seen last year. Consumer loans made up 16.9% of the banks’ t ot a l l o a n p or t f o l i o a s of the third quarter. The BSP said that such a share was the lowest among its neighbors, with Malaysia’s consumer loan exposure a t 5 4 . 2 % , T h a i l a n d ’s 28.7%, Indonesia’s 28%, and Singap ore’s 25.8%. The BSP monitors the quality of all types of b an k lo ans to ensure a h i g h c re d it s y s t e m f or f inancial stability.
February 2016. The heist is now under investigation of the Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), which has filed money laundering cases against Jupite r Ma k at i br an ch Manage r Mai a S antosDeguito and several others. RCB C has also filed charges against Deguito and senior customer relation officer Angela Torres for falsification of commercial documents after they allegedly opened accounts for businessman William Go without this knowledge. The alleged Go account is where the stolen money was consolidated. Meanwhile, the IFR
reported that BPI is seeking to raise $250 million via a syndicated three-year loan, IFR reported on Friday. The bank has hired ANZ, HSBC, Mizuho Bank and Standard Chartered to act as lead arrangers and bookrunners, who will seek lenders to take part in the syndicate from next week, IFR, a Thomson Reuters publication, said without citing sources. BPI did not immediately respond to a Reuters’ request for comment. BPI said in February its 2015 net income rose 1.1 percent to P18.23 billion ($396 million) from a year earlier due to higher net interest income. (PNA)
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In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that LYRNA M. CALIDA has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from “LYDIA” to “LYRNA” and correction of entry in sex from “ “to “ “ In the certificate of live birth of LYDIA H. MAGTIBAY at Initao, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are MODESTO L. MAGTIBAY and PURIFICACION HORTELANO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 20, 2016. BWM: April 6 & 13, 2016
(Sgd.) ISAIAS A. JARALES Municipal Civil Registrar
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‘Usapang Kapayapaan’ highlights Cong’l candidates’ stand for Peace in Mindanao
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A G AYA N D E ORO CITY -- As part of efforts to secure the commitment
of candidates for the continuity of the Bangsamoro peace pro c e s s i n t h e n e x t
LDN culminates women’s month with over 5,000 participants By Lorry V. Gabule
OVER 5,000 women from the 22 municipalities in the province of Lanao del Norte joined the culmination program for the National Women’s Month celebration at the Mindanao Civic Center, in Tubod, this province, last March 31. The whole-day activity was filled with fun for the women who are tied up with household chores in their respective communities. One woman participant from Nunungan town, the farthest town in the province, said this activity is a venue where we can meet other women group, and, most of all, the raffle draw (inbetween the program) that each of us dreamt of winning. We also listened from our women guests who have inspired us through their messages. We come up of socializing each other, no matter what our culture is, said the lady from Nunungan. Annabelle S. Mendez, head, Provincial S ocial Welfare and Development Office of Lanao del Norte, said there are activities lined up for the whole month of March in all 22
municipalities, each town has submitted their schedule, and we have set our schedules too, in coordination with the Provincial Population Office, and see to it to that we have representations to attend their activity. This year, our office is spearheading the month-long activities of the Women’s Month celebration, a collaborative effort with other offices/department in the province, Mendez added. The activity is also an opportunity to hear messages from women leaders and their contribution to women in their respective community/ locality. Among them were Former Assistant Secretary for Muslim Affairs and Special Concerns, Department of Interior and Local Government Naiman Ambolodto; Former Akbayan Representative Ana Theresia Hontiveros-Baraquel; and Representative Maria Leonor G. Robredo of 3rd District of Camarines Sur. For her part, Representative Imelda Q. Dimaporo of the First District of Lanao del Norte, as host in the province, along with Second District Representative Abdullah D. culminates/PAGE 10
administration and the next Congress, the Philippine Information Agenc y (PIA) in coordination with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace P r o c e s s ( O PA P P ) will launch Usapang Kapayapaan: A Forum for Congressional Candidates held starting yesterday, April 5,2016, here.
The forum-series, which is being held in key cities across the country, aims to determine the stance and platforms of congressional candidates, on the peace process in Mindanao and the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro. The first leg of the forum was held, here, and attended by the city’s congressional candidates.
Questions about the Mindanao peace process and the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro were directed to t he cong ressiona l c a n d i d at e s . S e c t o r a l representatives were also invited as panel members who can direct questions to the candidates. Representatives from the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the
Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) negotiating p a n e l s w e re a l s o i n attendance to the series of fora as reactants, and to provide information and clarify on issues. The succeeding Us apang Kapayapaan forums will be held in Legazpi City on April 19; Davao City on April 22; and Cebu City on April 28. (OPAPP/APB/PIA-10)
Farmer-leaders in Northern Mindanao convene in the Cagayan de Oro City last week for the third CommunityBased Participatory Action Research (CPAR) Congress, Product Exhibits and Awarding Ceremony. The event aims to showcase successes as well as strategies adopted by CPAR farmers in 16 projects sites adapting to coconutbased, rice-based, corn-based, potato-based, and vegetable based farming systems. (Rodolfo Mendoza., PIA 10)
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“At the launch of the Search for Miss Scuba Philippines at the Belmont Hotel Manila are from left, Belmont Hotel Manila General Manager, Lorenzo Tang, Miss Scuba National Director. Christine Paula Love Bernasor and Miss Scuba International 2015, Cindy Madumma.”
A beauty pageant with an advocacy to promote marine conservation and safe diving has been launched by nonother than the current world title holder, Miss Scuba International, Cindy Madumma at the Belmont Hotel Manila recently. Madumma a 28-year old registered nurse from Palawan who won the title last November 27, 2015 in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is the first Filipina to have won the title. "Miss Scuba Philippines is more than a beautiful face, she is a role model for young Filipinas who dream of becoming community leaders and marine conservation advocates," said Miss Scuba National Director for the Philippines and Miss Scuba International
2013 1st runner up, Christine Paula Love Bernasor. The pageant also aims to promote diving as a sport especially to the youth throughout the Philippine archipelago. This is does not only create awareness of the marine life but also as part of protecting it. Miss Scuba Philippines is under the event supervision of tourism promotions and marketing company, Selrahco Management, Philippines. Miss Scuba is different from other beauty pageants for all candidates must be a certified diver (at least Open Water Level). Miss Scuba Philippines regional selections will be held during the months of July and August in key dive destinations
like Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete, Subic, Davao and Batangas. Interested regional event organizers, resorts, hotels and tourism councils are welcome to contact Ms. Ella Ayangco at 0922859-6363 or email at msscubaph@gmail.com. Aspiring candidate must be single, female by birth, a citizen or permanent resident of the Philippines. She must be aged between 18-28 years old during the international competition, of good moral character and is at least 5'4'' high without heels. Also, she must also be fluent in English and of good health. For more information, please visit Miss Scuba Philippines official Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/ MsScubaPH.
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City; and finally (d) 6th MCTC Tagoloan-Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, marked as Annexes K,L,M and N, respectively; The Registry of Deeds for Misamis Oriental has certified that the lot occupied by petitoners under Lot No. 1036, Pls923 could not be ascertained if a title or patent was in fact issued in favour of anyone based on its file due allegedly to incomplete cadastral lot listing, evidence by Certification of the Registrar of Deeds marked as Annex “O”; Defendant Chaves thru counsel, W.N. Cabuntog Law Office has sent a demand letter to petitioners invoking alleged ownership over their property as shown by a letter marked as Annex P. thus the need to settle this issue and erase some clouds of doubts on true owners of the property in question; Petitioners are invoking their lo9ng time possession from 1963 of the lot coupled with constant tax payment until which apparently has ripen already into vested rights entitling them to be declared as its absolute owner. They now sought to invite defendants to present titles and proof ownership before the honourable court otherwise be forever barred from further claiming it, without such court order petitioners could not pursue the titling of their property which they consider as theirs, from the start; Defendants are adjoining owners and known to have improvements and a long time neighbours of the petitioners whose interest might be affected if the petition is granted and the property is particularly described and bounded as follows:
TO: SALVADOR PARLECHA – Poblacion 3 Villanueva, Misamis Oriental
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North: Breccio Tamparong South: National Highway East: Municipal Road West Roberto Mortola Defendants and their predecessors-in-interest have never been in passion of the subject property; That defendant Mr. Parlecha the previous applicant of the subject lot is neither a resident in the area nor been seen in Poblacion Villanueva, Misamis Oriental and his name appeared only in cadastral records of Villanueva Misamis Oriental and apparently nobody knows how him in Villanueva and researched by petitioners produced negative results as to his whereabouts and as such by his long absence, and failure to occupy the subject property or pay realty tax in favour of the government he must be treated to have abandoned his claim and application and for the court to categorically declare him to have slept on his right never to claim it again; To bolster petitioner’s contention of possession and ownership by petitioners and Mr. Parlecha’s abandonment of decree and interest thereto, including the absence of decree holder in the subject lot coupled with petitioners’ occupation of the area, the affidavit of witnesses and 2-disinterested persons confirming their allegation is evidence by sworn statement of witnesses;
GREETINGS:
Copy of which is hereto attached as Annexes P, Q, R, and S respectively;
WHEREAS, this Court issued an Order date December 19, 2015, allowing petitioner to serve Summons to respondent, Salvador Parlecha by Publication pursuant to Section 14, Rule 14, of the Rules of Court;
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To further prove their ownership the petitioners were able to sell 300 square meters of their area to a neighbourbusinessman, a certain Lorenzo Ong who was able to secure title to the land purchased from Amado Mortola, brother of herein petitioner. It would be totally unfair and absurd for the seller and actual occupant of the land not to be issued title to their claimed land when the buyer portion of their land has already secured title in his name.
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Copy of the subdivision map of Mr. Ong is attached as Annex T including the map of petitioner marked as Annex U; Petitioner and her husband are in the twilight years of their lives and art least they wished to pursue their application for registration of their occupied area but could not do so because of the decreed issued to defendant Parlecha and the claims of Chjavez heirs to the area hence the instant petition to settle clouds as to their title and ownership and pray for the change of claimant on DENR file to enable the petitioners to be substituted as the applicant being the actual possessor of the land and declared owner of the subject area. Petitioners in the exercise of their rights as owners have introduced improvements on permanent material in their area and leased it to some commercial establishment in Villanueva for several years of four(4) more than decades now yet they have no security in the absence of clear title in their name, the final objection of this petition.
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Order the cancellation of the Decree issued in favour of defendant Salvador Parlecha and declare him to have waived, abandoned and renounced his right over the decree or any interest therein over the subject lot or portion thereof in favor of petitioner; To declare defendant Victorico L. Chaves claim over the subject lot as without basis, and order him to cease from intervening or harassing petitioner unless he can show a better title as against petitioner; To Order CENRO to issue authority to survey the subject lot to enable petitioner to define and delineate her lot for purpose of titleng and allow her to proceed with her application for titling after survey of the lot and approval by DENR pursuant to its rules and after compliance by petitioner of all legal requirements; To declare petitioner as the lawful and true owner of the lot subject of this petition;
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10TH Judicial Region Branch 24 Cagayan de Oro City NORMA MORTOLA ACLAN CIVIL CASE ORD.CV. ORD. 2015-110 Petitioner, FOR -versus CANCELLATION OF DECREE SALVADOR PARLECHA OR HIS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS HEIRS. REPRESENTATIVE AND OR INCLUDING TAX DECLARATION PREDECESSSORS-IN-INTEREST, BRICCIO TAMPARONG AND OR REPRESENTATIVE, ROBERTO MORTOLA AND OR HEIRS OR REPRESENTATIVE, VICTORINO LIM CHAVES AND OR HIS HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVE AND PREDECESSOR-IN-INTEREST, CENRO AND THE DENDR-REGIONAL OFFICE NO.10 MISAMIS ORIENTAL, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY. Respondents. ---------------------------------------------------/ SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, quoted hereunder is Petitioner’s Petition, to wit: PETITION
PETITIONERS by counsel, respectfully aver:
1. The Petitioner is NORMA MORTOLA ACLAN of married to FRANCISCO ACLAN, Filipino citizen and with capacity to sue and be sued and resident of Poblacion 3, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental; Court order and other processes may be served upon the Plaintiffs through the undersigned counsel at the address indicated herein below: Unay Law Office 2nd Floor, Causon Bldg, SBR, J.C. Aquino Avenue Barangay 12, Tandang Sora, Butuan City 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3. 4.
Defendants and their respective personal status and particulars are as follows: SALVADOR PARLECHA or his heirs or his representative, of legal, Filipino citizen and resident of Poblacion 3, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental where summon and the processes of the court may be served; VICTORINO LIM CHAVES an heir of Vicente Neri Chaves, of legal age, Filipino citizen and resident of Cagayan de Oro City and represented by his counsel ATTY. WILFREDO N. LABUNTOG with address at G/F Building Pozon Building, Capistrano-Montalvan Streets, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. BRECCIO TAMPARONG or his heirs or representative is of legal age and a resident also of Poblacion, Villanueva, and Misamis Oriental; ROBERTO MORTOLA or his heirs or representatives is of legal age, Filipino citizen and resident of Poblacion, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental; CEGRO, AND DENR REGIONAL OFFICE-Region X, Misamis Oriental with office address at CENRo B 500-B, Initao, Malasag Heights, Cugman de Oro City where all summons and processes of this Honorable Court may be served; Defendants Breccio Tamparong and Roberto Mortola were impleaded being petitioners long time neighbours in the subject lot while defendant CENRO-DENR Regional Office (10), Misamis Oriental, is impleaded as defendant being the repository of records of public land awarded to survey claimants and the party which denied petitioners request for survey authority. The defendant Chaves is included in this case having shown interest over the lot in questioned even claiming ownership over the lot of the petitioners; The property subject of this petition was owned previously by Mr. Charves Nemesio but conveyed it sometime in 1937 by sale to a certain Rodolfo Pelaez and who in turned sold it to petitioner Norma Aclan’s father Emelio Mortola sometime in 1948, petitioners’ predecessor-in-interest;
A copy of the Certification dated August 23, 1948, executed by the first owner Nemesio Chaves to the effect that he sold the lot with approximately an area of 1,993 square meters more or less for Php 1,060 (under pre-war tax declaration No. 11141), in favour of Rodolfo Pelaez which is attached as Annex “A” and a deed of sale in 1948 confirming subsequent transfer from Mr. Pelaez to petitioners’ predecessor-in-interest as evidence by Deed of Absolute Sale dated August 25, 1948, notarized by Atty. Ernesto V. Chaves (Doc. No. 1173, Page 14, Book IV, Series of 1948, hereto marked as Annex B;
The lot subject of deed of conveyance albeit approximated and with specific area in said conveyance but the same should be interpreted together with the exact boundaries stated in the certification and deed of sale as well as the result of actual survey of about 20,000 square meters, made in the year 1952 during the relocation survey four (4) years after the sale by Rodolfo Pelaez to Mr. Mortola and about 15-years before the same land was originally sold (but with right to repurchase exercise exercised in 1938) to Faustino Neri by the previous owner, Nemesio Chaves, who eventually sold it to Rodolfo Pelaez. The same boundaries and description was description was specifically mentioned in several deed of conveyance and based thereon and the survey result showed the purchased area is bigger than the area specified in the certification of sale, which boundary included as follows:
North: by the property of Bernardo Mortola South: by the property of Maria de Chaves Gandiongco East: by the provincial road West: by the properties of Bernardo Mortola & Canuto Guian
The foregoing boundaries was reflected also in the deed of conveyance from Nemesio Chaves to Faustino Neri in 1937, from Faustino Neri to Nemesio Chaves, in 1938 and the same year or onward from Nemesio Chaves to Rodolfo Pelaez and the same year onward from Nemesio Chaves to Rodolfo Pelaez and subsequently in August 25, 1948 from Rodolfo Pelaez to Emilio Mortola;
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That after the late Emilio Mortola acquired it he occupied it and declared the property for taxation purpose under T.D. No. 4636,7768 and 1401 as shown by tax declarations hereto attached and marked as Annexes C, D, and E; After their marriage petitioners decide to reside in Villanueva at her parent’s hometown and subsequently the subject lot was acquired by them from the 3rd owner Emilio Mortola as shown bya deed of absolute sale dated March 23, 1964 between Emilio Mortola and his children Norma, Roberto and Amado Mortola, notarized by Atty. Sabelano Vazques hereto marked as Annex F to form an integral part hereof including an unsubscribed “Partition Agreement” between and among the siblings-new owners hereto attached as Annex G; That the subject lot has been occupied and enjoyed by petitioners as their conjugal dwelling since 1963 and with assessed value of Php 258,300 as shown by the recent issuance from the City Assessor and the recent market value is about Php 1,033,200.00 (Vide Annexes H-1 and H-2, new and old T.D Respectively). The property including the improvements is particularly described as follows,
Location of Property; Poblacion, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental Nature of Property; Commercial Lot Lot Number; Lot 1036-A= Lot 2758, Pls-923 of Villanueva Public Land Subdivision Registered Owner (Tax declaration only) Mrs. Norma Villanueva Total Land Area; 1722 square meters Improvements; Residential and Commercial Building
8. Because of petitioner’s long time occupation and use couples with regular payment of realty taxes of the subject property since 1965 up to present they tried to apply for registration of their occupied lot by requesting for survey authority but it was declined by CENRO DENR Office, Initao, Malasag Heights, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro city after it was discovered that property subject of survey have been previously covered by (LRC) Psd-207357 approved on September 20,1974 under Lot No. 1036, Pls-923 in the name or in favour of defendant MR. SALVADOR PARLECHA, hence his inclusion in this petition; Copy of CENRO’s denial of survey authority is attached as Annex 1 including the certification of defendant Partecha’s application and lack of claimant on Lot No. 1036-B, Pls-923, attached as Annex J; 9.
The petitioners’ ownership of the lot in questioned has asted for 45-years already more or less so much so that they are known to be its absolute owner, and in open, continuous, public and adverse possession in the concept of an owner, as indicated by certifications from the the following offices namely (a) Punong Brgy, of Poblacion 3, Villanueva. (b) from the Zoning Administrator Municipality of Villanueva, (c) DPWH Rgeion X District Engineer, Cagayan de Oro
WHEREFORE premises considered and after notice and hearing it is prayed that judgement be rendered as follows:
Such other relief consistent with the law and equity are likewise being prayed for. Most respectfully submitted. June 11, 2015, Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte for Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Phil.,
(SGD.) NORMA M. ACLAN Petitioner
With my concurrence: FRANCISCO ACLAN Assisted by: (SGD.) John Gil S. Unay, Sr. Counsel for the Petitioner Roll No. 45080 (085-342-77-17) IBP No. 950971 (Jan 5, 2015) Butuan City MCLE Compliance Cert. No. IV-0000522 (09-14-10) MCLE Compliance Cert. No. V-0001802 (4-08-14) C/o Lawrence Fortun Law Office 2nd Floor, Causon Bldg, SBR, J.C. Aquino Avenue Tandang Sora, Barangay 12, Butuan City TIN No. 206-339-676 VERIFICATION/CERTIFICATION OF NON FORUM SHOPPING I, NORMA MORTOLA ACLAN, married to FRANCISCO ACLAN, Filipino citizen and with capacity to sue and be sued and a resident of Poblacion 3, Villanueva, Misamis oriental under oath depose and say; That I am the Petitioner in the above entitled case. That I have caused the preparation of the foregoing PETITION; That I have read and understood the contents of the same and that they are true and correct of my own knowledge and based on authentic records. I further certify that I have not commenced any other action or proceeding involving the same issue in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any other tribunal or agency, and it should hereafter learn that a similar action or proceeding has been filed or is pending before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any tribunal or agency, I undertake to repost that fact to his Honorable Office within (5) days from receipt of such information.
IN TRUTH WHEREOF , I affixed my signature this June 11, 2015 in the City of Butuan.
(SGD.) NORMA M. ACLAN Affiant OSCA ID NO. 1574
The affiant whose name and personal circumstances are stated above appeared in person before me this June 11, 2015, in the City of Butuan, phil’s., presented the foregoing Verification signed the same in my presence, and affirmed or swore under oath to the correctness of the contents of allegation of the same. The affiant is personally known to me and she exhibited to me sufficient proof of identity which is her valid ID abovementioned. (SGD) Doc. No. 243; JOHN GIL S. UNAY Page No. 25; NOTARY PUBLIC Book No. LVI; PTR NO 0893804 (1-5-15) BTC Series of 2015 MCLE Compliance V-0001802 (4-08-14) NOW THEREFORE, you are hereby required to answer the Petition within Sixty (60) days from the date of publication. If you fail to do so, Judgement by Default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. WITNESS THE HONORABLE, HENRY B. DAMASING Presiding Judge of this Court this 27th day of January (Sgd.) ATTY. MYLEN C. GEROY Clerk of Court V BWM: Mar. 23, 30 & Apr. 6, 2016
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CPAR... from page 2
researches that are oftentimes left in the shelves. “ The essence is that we clearly see the studies being adopted and that f a r m e r s a r e f o l l ow i n g scientific based approach in boosting production. We do not impose this to the farmers, we conducted consultations and listened to their recommendations as well as prepare them socially to be good technology adopters,” Ramos said. DA likewise released P250,000.00 worth of grant in the form of farm inputs to CPAR identified beneficiary organizations in the barangay, and other additional assistance they can tap from the agency. CPAR organizations have also ventured into production of value-added food and non-food products as among the activities that diversify income for their rural farming households.
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Just like we are born free to choose whether or not we will be adulterers, murderers, thieves, liars, alcoholics and vicious gossips, we are also born free to choose whether or not we will become homosexual. But the good news is that even if you already have chosen to become a homosexual, Jesus will still forgive you and give you a new life if you sincerely ask Him to start changing your heart. So won’t you come out of the closet and into the light of Jesus forgiveness and truth, so He can start setting you free today? Just Think a Minute…
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his trademark expletives, Duterte promises to implement Federalism – his golden bullet to achieve peace in Mindanao. Duterte also promises to allot the biggest budgets to education, agriculture and health services. He vows to improve on the 4Ps of PNOY (which P N OY b o r r ow e d f r o m Gloria) by adding a 5th P . Duterte is referring to a livelihood component. For her part, Grace Poe has it all clearly outlined. She has announced not 5-, not 10-, not 15-, but a 20-point agenda. Each point has 3 or
4 other sub-topics. Whew! Poe’s plan covers the whole caboodle – education, agriculture, infrastructure, corruption, taxes, wages, electricity, Overseas Filipino Workers, crimes and drugs, p e a c e p r o c e s s , hu m a n rights, health, national territory, traffic situation, more trains in the country, internet, arts/culture/sports, climate change, tourism and children. Above all Poe promises a government with a heart. May Poe-so kuno. Mar Roxas’ battle cries, on the other hand, are: E n d Hu n g e r… … Create Jobs…… Expand Government Services….. To these, Roxas also adds his 3 Freedoms - Freedom from Hunger, Freedom from Fear, and Freedom to Dream. Roxas’ programs are in the context of continuing and improving on the Daang Matuwid. All of the above are nice to hear programs. The only problem is that we have no way of knowing now for sure who among the five candidates can really deliver on their promises. Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com.
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compassion for the poor, proceeded to feed thousands with mere loaves of bread and tiny pieces of fish. Aquino and his officials could not have missed these examples of Jesus, as they are expounded in church pulpits regularly. The Biblical verses citing these examples are Matthew 14 and Luke 9. If anything at all, these verses are telling the faithful to help the poor, especially those who are hungry and who have nothing to eat. -ooo WHAT A PRESIDENT, WHAT A CURSE! The real tragedy in all these is the fact that hunger and other woes arising from waterless farms, dry and arid land, and extremely hot temperatures, are not unannounced and sudden occurrences. The Aquino government knew this situation is not unexpected, considering the many information swirling around about global warming and climate change wrecking havoc in the Philippines. It is clear that President Aquino and his officials chose
to do nothing, and in their usual style of procrastination or blaming past governments for every trouble that erupts in the country, they failed to come up with programs that will not only address the increasingly hot weather but those that will assist our countrymen severely affected by the aberrant weather. Aquino as usual remained contented with sloganeering. As was his won’t during the last six years that he has been in office, he has been engaged in what is now derisively referred to as “noynoying”, or the inaction of a person even in the face of the gravest problem, hoping that the problem would simply solve itself away. What a president, what a curse! -ooo PLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible study and prayer session online could now be heard, 24 HOURS a day, in the Philippines and the world at www.facebook.com/ angtangingdaan or www. facebook.com/ANDKNK (and look for “Ang Tanging Daan” broadcasts). Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.
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publicly listed LT Group, Inc. As i d e f rom Ab oit i z Renewables, AboitizPower’s other subsidiaries include SN Aboitiz Power-Magat Inc., Luzon Hydro Corp. and Therma Power, Inc. The company also has investments in distribution utilities and retail electricity suppliers. AboitizPower previously said that it was pursuing the expansion of its portfolio of generations assets with a number of projects that include a 14-megawatt (MW) Sabangan hydropower plant in Mt. Province, a 300-MW coal-fired power plant in Davao, a 59-MW solar power plant in Negros Occidental and a 600-MW coal-fired power plant in Subic.
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bookings, together with a wider range of ancillar y revenue products and services, also contributed to the increase,” Cebu Air explained. The budget carrier ended 2015 with an operating income of P9.7 billion, a 133.3% higher than the P4.157-billion
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Misamis Oriental Municipality: NAAWAN -oOoNOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Salem D. Saldaña has filed with this Office a petition for a Change of First Name from SOLING to SALEM in the birth certificate of SALEM M. DADOLE- SALDAÑA who was born on August 21, 1957 at Naawan, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Julie D. Dadole and Salunada A. Macalong. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 2016 BWM: Mar. 30& Apr. 6, 2016
(Sgd.) MARLON S. DACOCO Municipal Civil Registrar
operating income earned in the previous year. Operating expenses slipped by an annual 2.2% to P46.8 billion, helped by lower jet fuel prices. “The drop in fuel costs, h owe ve r, w a s of f s e t by the increase in majority of the Group’s operating e x p e n s e s d r i v e n by i t s expanded long haul operations, growth in s e at c ap a c i t y f ro m t h e acquisition of new aircraft and the weakening of the Philippine peso,” the company said. The carrier flies to 30 international and 34 domestic destinations. It operates from six hubs: Manila, Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, Iloilo and Davao.
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Dimaporo, welcomed the guests and joined them in their program in addressing the needs and rights of women. Rep. Dimaporo emphasized that she respects the culture in her district—Christians and Muslim women alike, and she believes that celebrating the day with this crowd, is a venue where women can share their acquaintances and show their talents in the dance contest set for the day. While Rep. Abdullah Dimaporo pointed out that women are partners in men’s success—the woman as wife, mother of the children and now empowered as partner in community undertakings. A Retro Dance Contest (Dekada 70’s) followed after the messages, joined by women group from 13 towns, all with their costumes/outfit and props that amazed the board of judges, much more to all women in the gym. C ash pr i z e at st a ke amounted to P15,000 for the champion, P13,000 and P11,000 for the second and third winners, respectively. A consolation prize of P7,000 for the non-winning groups. The raffle draw prizes consisted of refrigerator, washing machine, kitchen utensils, kitchen housewares, and mobile phones. All names listed were drawn from a box. Almost all towns went home with prizes in their hands, winning such prizes could be memorable for those lucky participants, said Mendez. (LVG/PIA-10 LDN)
Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Initao -oOoCFN-0003-2016
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date: March 23, 2016
In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that DAHLIA F. FABILLAR has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from “CRISTITA DELIA” to “DAHLIA” and correction of entry in sex from “ “ to “ “ or correction of entry in the date of birth from “ “ to “ “ in the certificate of live birth of CRISTITA DELIA T. PABRICANTE at Initao, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are DOMINGO C. FABRICANTE and LOURDES A. TEJA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 15, 2016. BWM: Mar. 30& Apr. 6, 2016
(Sgd.) ISAIAS A. JARALES Municipal Civil Registrar
Continuing education By JOHNSEN P. TABANO Teacher I Lala Proper Integrated School District of Lala North
CONTINUING education is necessar y to uplift one’s career. Because the population of humans in the world today is increasing, it also means a surge in competition even within the same field – the field of teaching for example. Even if you are a mere Teacher I like me, you must not stop educating yourself. Go get a master’s degree. C ontinuing education is an all-encompassing term within a broad list of post-secondary learning activities and programs. It includes not just getting a master’s degree but degree credit courses by non-traditional students, non-degree career training, workforce training, formal p e r s o n a l e n r i c h m e nt courses (both on-campus
and online) self-directed learning (such as through Internet-based interest groups, clubs or personal research activities) and experiential learning as applied to problem solving. Professional continuing education is usually taken more seriously by lawyers, engineers and doctors. They need to constantly b e up d at e d on t h e i r respective fields and if they fail to do so, their status as professionals will be relegated as dormant. Professional continuing education is a specific learning activity c h a r a c t e r i z e d by t h e issuance of a certificate or units for the purpose of documenting attendance at a designated seminar or course of instruction.
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF – 2016 – 028 Upon extra – judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as mended by Act 4118 filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (PAG-IBIG FUND), as mortgagee against JAMES C. ALMONTE married to MARICEL PABELIC ALMONTE, as mortgagor, to which the indebtedness as of December 29, 2015, amount of SIX HUNDRED THIRTY SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY SIX PESOS AND 83/100 (Php 636, 366.83) inclusive of interest and penalty charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned will SELL TO PUBLIC Auction on APRIL 11, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the entrance door Regional Trial Court Branch – 23, City Tourism Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s checks and in Philippine Currency, the following described properties,to wit; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE TITLE NO. T-168421 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 5327-B-1, Psd-10-034897, being a portion of Lot 5327- B, Psd-10-005006). Situated in the Barrio of Iponan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN (216) sq. meters more or less. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated date, time and place. In the event auction sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication. Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the title herein above-described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Done this March 4, 2016 in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.
(Sgd.) RICO A. REMALIG Sheriff IV
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residue level (MRL) of chemicals in fresh export goods. Other countries like Japan and South Korea impose a higher maximum residue level of three PPM. Unlike other countries with more stringent standards, China also does not require exporters to submit a certificate of analysis, a document that contains the specific level of chemicals sprayed on the produce. China buys about $150 million worth of bananas from the Philippines annually. BPI d i re c tor Pa z J. Benavidez said the audit team will visit farms in Bukidnon province and some parts of Davao Region to determine the problem. “We would like to examine if it is really true that they have excessively laced their produce with pesticide,” said Ms. Benavidez, adding that the team will also look into the types of chemicals that growers are using. She added that the result of the audit will form part of the action that the DA will undertake, including imposing sanctions on those found violating the standards. “From there, we will determine whether we will impose sanctions or not if the growers have failed to comply the stringent standards of
China,” she said. About two weeks ago, c ustoms aut hor it ies in Shenzhen, China intercepted about 35 tons of bananas from the country and dumped the cargo because it was found to have been heavily laced with pesticide. “This is the first time that the Chinese authorities intercepted the products based on the reason that those exceeded the MRL,” said Ms. Benavidez. Mr. Palad said that after the audit, the BPI will meet with China’s Administration of Quality Super vision, Inspection and Quarantine and discuss how to move forward. He added the result of the audit will also “form part in improving the quarantine system for banana” that BPI will submit for discussion with the Chinese authorities. Meanwhile, the Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA), which counts among its members the country’s biggest growers and exporters, welcomed the move of the DA to ensure that banana exports do not face similar problems in the future. “The plan of the DA to immediately solve the problem is better,” said Stephen A. Antig, PBGEA executive director. On the road map, Mr. Antig said they will take a “wait-and-see attitude.”
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power stakeholders are continuing preparator y works, maintenance and monitoring to provide power supply come election period.” In particular, she told media that Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has been checking all of its facilities, including sockets and electrical connections at polling precincts, just to make sure that they would not fail during the critical hours on election day. The distribution firm, Monsada emphasized, has already completed roughly 70-percent of its monitoring and repair activities – and that is anticipated fully done before May 9. For Mindanao, a l l concerned stakeholders will be involved in a ‘blackout simulation activity’ next week so they could further assess the areas and industry segments where they would need to improve on. Supply-wise, the DOE assured that it would be sufficient. The worries would just rely solely on forced outages of generating plants or if bombing of transmission towers would recur. Monsada explained “the reliability of transmission lines is a concern of everyone, citing that even if power plants are generating sufficient electricity, but if it cannot be transmitted due to tripping
A parcel of land Lot No. 26-GSS-10-000120 situated in the Barangay of Concepcion, Municipality of Kapatagan, Province of Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the West, along lines 1-2-3 by Lot No. 26-GSS-10000120; On the NE, along lines 3-4 by New Butadon River; on the SE, along lines 4-5-1 by Lot No. (F(VII-6)3256-D, all of GSS-10-000120. Containing an area of SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE (6,583) Sq. M. Registered in the name of Allan H. Villanueva of Purok 2, Balili, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-entitled time and date.
from page 1 Gudang Garam. They are being sold at P18 to P20 per pack, the Philippine Tobacco Industry (PTI) said. These cigarettes’ cheap prices betray the fact that they are unregistered and are being sold to the consumers without the corresponding payment of excise tax, which is attested by the absence of tax stamp on each pack as required by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). T h e n e w t a x s t amp requirement of the BIR has been in place in December 2014. Tax stamp serves as proof that excise tax has been paid. Government mandates that excise tax per pack of cigarette is at least P25.
SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE EJF File Number 2016-052
NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE: EJF NO. 21-66
KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO Blg. P-18956 Register of Deeds of Lanao del Norte
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OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF
Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Republic Act No. 720, as amended filed by the 1st VALLEY BANK, INC., Branch Manager-Kapatagan Branch, NERI B. BLISS, Mortgagee, against ALLAN H. VILLANUEVA of Purok 2, Balili, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Mortgagor, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness the principal amount of SIXTY THOUSAND (Php60,000.00) PESOS, bocomes due exclusive of interest, penalties, publication, Sheriff’s expenses and other related incidental expenses, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will Sell at Public Auction on May 4, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning to 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Office of the Clerk of Court, RTC, Branch 21, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte to the highest bidder, for CASH or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following described real pro0perty with all its improvements thereon, to wit:
and toppling of transmission lines and towers, then there will be power shortages in the affected areas.” It would then help, she said, that public vigilance would be factored in into the equation – especially so since the “sanctity of the ballots” will set the future of the country. On the never-ending right-of-way dilemmas at transmission towers, the energy chief has reiterated her call on “the landowners/ claimants, local government units and individual households for cooperation and vigilance for the integrity of the transmission facilities nationwide.”
UPON EXTRA-JUDICIAL PETITION FOR SALE under Act 3135 as amended, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (Pag-IBIG Fund), mortgagee, with branch office at Pag-IBIG Fund, J.R. Borja Street, Cagayan de Oro City, against AVELINO L. ESMEDINA, JR., married to GINA O. ESMEDINA, with postal address at Lot 2, Block 51, Johndorf Subd., Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental or Block 4, Kabina, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of January 4, 2016, amounts to One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty One Pesos & 23/100 (Php185,751.23), Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and penalty charges, excluding other necessary fees and expenses of extra-judicial foreclosure and sale, the undersigned Sheriff or his deputies will sell at public auction on APRIL 19, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter, at Regional Trial Court, Branch 38, temporarily holding office at the City Tourism Hall, City Hall Compound, City Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder, for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the real property described hereinbelow, with all its improvements found thereon, viz:
FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF: (Sgd.) REYNALDO L. SALCEDA Sheriff IV BWM: Mar. 23, 30, & Apr. 6, 2016
BWM: Mar. 23, 30, & Apr. 6, 2016
“TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-35681 (Registered in the name of AVELINO L. ESMEDINA, JR.) A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 2, Block 51, Psd-10-020903, being a portion of Lot 5237, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre); situated in the Barrio of Barra, Municipality of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. XXX, containing an area of One Hundred (100) sq.mtrs., more or less.” Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the Title of the property above-described and all encumbrances thereon, if any there be. In the event that said auction sale on April 19, 2016 will be declared holiday or non-working day, the same will continue on the next working day without need of further notice, publication and posting.
Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, March 11, 2016.
(Sgd.) ATTY. BERNARDINO M. BERING Clerk of Court VI & Ex-Officio Sheriff
BWM: Mar. 23, 30 & Apr. 6, 2016
EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF TRANQUILINO CAPA Notice of Extra judicial Settlement of the Estate of Tranquilino Capa who died on December 26, 2013 and Justiniana Capa-Canoy who died on May 17, 1957 both at Simpak, Lala, Lanao Del Norte. Agreed, made, executed and signed by the heirs namely Remedios Capa Canoy-Suan, Filipino of legal age, Married, resident of Parang, Maguindanao; Elizabeth Capa CanoyIcat, Filipino of legal age ,widow, resident of Simpak, Lala, Lanao del Del Norte, Daylinda Capa-CanoyOgcang, Filipino of legal age, widow, resident of Westfield Homes, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City and DANILO CAPA CANOY, Filipino of legal age, married, resident of Simpak, Lala, Lanao Del Norte. Left a real property, described Lot No. 742-A, (LRC) PSD -115740, TCT NO. T-3657, containing an area of 60,012 SQM. Situated at Barrio Simpak, Lala, Lanao Del Norte, they have agreed to divide as they do hereby divide and adjudicate the said property equally unto themselves, dated February 3, 2016. Notarized by ATTY. DOROTHEA SALIGANBASALO, DOC NO. 312 PAGE NO. 63, BOOK BO. IXV, SERIES OF 2016
In the event the Public Auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on May 11, 2016, without futher notice.
PTI President Rodolfo Salanga has expressed alarm over the blatant selling of these illegal cigarettes in thousands of stores in the provinces of Bukidnon, Lanao del Sur, Lanao Del Norte, Iligan, Misamis Occidental, the Zamboanga Peninsula and the Cotobato region. “You are not sure of the content and the source of these cigarettes. They are not made to the requirements of the Philippines, and often feature no or non-compliant health warnings,” he said. Sa l anga adv is e d t he public not to buy these illegal cigarettes even as he warned retailers of their criminal liability in selling smuggled illegal cigarettes, which are subject to confiscation. “ The retailers may also be liable for taxes on these products and may also be subject to criminal prosecution,” he added. He also reminded local officials and law enforcement agencies of their sworn duty and responsibility to the Filipino nation. “As we call on the public to stop patronizing these illegal cigarettes, we also call on local officials and law enforcement agencies to seize these smuggled products and go after the criminal syndicates behind the proliferation of these illegal cigarettes,” Salanga said. He pointed out that everyone is aware of the country’s porous borders especially in Mindanao but such challenges should not stop law enforcers from being vigilant in implementing Philippines laws. The PTI also said that local government units are
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losing huge amounts in tax revenues and customs duties from the illegal entry of these illicit cigarettes which LGUs could use for the benefit of their constituents. Salanga also raised another alarming revenue leakage problem in Mindanao citing a recent survey that showed less than half of the cigarette packs sold in Davao del Sur carried the BIR-mandated tax stamps. He said a February 7 World Bank survey showed only 46.5 percent compliance to the tax stamp requirement in Davao del Sur compared to the national average of more than 90% compliance. To counter the rampant sale of these illegal cigarettes as well as to warn consumers not to take chances on these cheap illegal products, PTI has launched a print advertising campaign in several local newspapers in Mindanao. The ad campaign shows pack images of commonly sold smuggled cigarettes like Far Star, Fort, American Legend, Union, Navy and Gudang Garam. Salanga reiterated PTI’s call to every Filipino smoker not to gamble and be tempted by the cheap prices of these illegal cigarettes now being openly displayed and sold in Mindanao.
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project, which has been facing opposition from the local private sector and the city government. Last year, the DCCCII invited DoTC officials, including Secretary Joseph Emilio A. Abaya, to a forum to discuss the project, but the invitation was not accepted. In its latest announcement, the DoTC moved the bid document submission from March 28 “to a maximum of 30 days from the date when all final clearances and approvals have been obtained from the concerned government agencies.” The postponement was the fourth with the original bidding schedule set in December last year. The city council issued a resolution in December declaring its formal objection to the project on the basis that it violated the constitutional provisions requiring national agencies to first secure endorsementsoflocalgovernment units before implementing projects in their areas. Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, also a presidential candidate for the May 9 elections, has also criticized the project for being overpriced. A group of former and incumbent city councilors and representatives of other sectors have also elevated the issue before the Supreme Court with a petition to stop the project. The four remaining prequalified bidders are: Asian Terminals, Inc.; Bollore Africa Logistics; International Container Terminal Services, Inc.; and San Miguel Holdings Corp. -APM Terminals Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Consortium. The Portek International Pte. Ltd.-National Marine Corp. partnership was also prequalified but has withdrawn.
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Maximum adventure at half the price – TVS Max Semi Trail I
t is said that travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. That being the case, it is important that we don’t allow financial circumstance or challenging terrain limit our capability to explore and wander. Fortunately, everyone can now afford to go on an adventure with the TVS Max Semi trail. From the Indian manufacturing giant TVS, the Semi Trail is backed by more than a century of technical know-how.
Honda soon to unveil 10th generation Civic Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) advances the year with the upcoming introduction of the much awaited 10th generation Civic. HCPI confirms that the 10th generation Civic will be available in 1.8 E and RS Turbo Variants. The All-New Civic RS Turbo variant flaunts 17-inch RS Design Alloy Wheels, a Gloss Black Front Grille, Rear Wing Spoiler, LED Fog Lights, Chrome Door Handles, and an RS emblem. To provide the All-New Civic with a more powerful and fun-to-drive driving performance, the AllNew Civic RS Turbo
variant is powered by Honda’s first-ever VTEC Turbo Engine. The All-New Civic is incorporated with key technologies that provide a truly unique customer experience. The AllNew Civic’s instrument cluster includes a full color Multi-information Display, which not only shows vehicle speed, but also shows other vehiclerelated information, SMS, and e-mails for the driver’s easy viewing. This is paired with the Electrostatic Steering Wheel Controls to allow the driver to easily switch through audio and Smartphone options with just a single swipe on the steering wheel
controls. The All-New Civic’s dashboard also features a new 7-inch Advanced Display Audio that provides advanced touch controls, entertainment features, and Smartphone connectivity. It also displays the dynamic guidelines projected from the Multi-view Reverse Camera. The advanced features of the All-New Civic also extend to the multiple functionalities of its Smart Key, which include the Remote Engine Start Function that starts the vehicle engine and turns on the Auto Climate Control System to allow the cabin to cool even
before entering the vehicle, with a simple push of a button. The Smart Key also consists of a Walk-away Auto Door Lock Feature that automatically locks all doors after sensing that the Smart Key has left a perimeter range of approximately 2 meters away from the vehicle. With the overall combination of its redesigned sporty exterior, new upscale and spacious interior, excellent driving performance, and extensive set of advanced features, the All-New Civic has received positive reviews and awards, such as the “2016 North American Car of the Year”, “2016 Canadian Car of the Year”, “Autoguide.com 2016 Car of the Year”, and “Overall Best Buy of the Year” by experts at Kelley Blue Book. To know more about the available features specific to each variant, visit any authorized Honda dealership nationwide or sign up at www.hondaphil.com/ the-all-new-civic for the latest updates.
Rest assured that you won’t get yourself stranded in the middle of nowhere. Unless, of course, you run out of gas. Yet, even that is a remote possibility. With a claimed fuel mileage of 51 kilometers to a liter, it will take more than 700 kilometers to deplete one full tank. At the heart of the Semi Trail is a 124.53 cc air-cooled, single cylinder engine which churns out 8.1 kw @ 8000 rpm and 10.8 nm @ 5500 rpm. The Semi Trail is an ideal daily commuter for both urban and rural area dwellers. The relatively short 1265 mm wheelbase offer easy handling while the 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheel combination provide stability both on road and off-road. The knobby IRC tires have adequate grip on dry tarmac and they even have better traction in the dirt. Ride quality is plush, with a long-travel fork in front and a five-way adjustable dual shocks in the rear. It is such a joy to operate the Semi Trail’s 4-speed manual transmission. Clutchpull is light and the gears are precise. I do, however, prefer
an additional gear as vibration on the grips and on the seat becomes noticeable around 80 kilometers per hour. The first gear felt a little too short but it has plenty of grunt for tackling steep inclines. It is also worth taking note of the shifting pattern as Neutral is found under the first gear and not in between first and second gear. Be particularly mindful when using engine brake. Speaking of brakes, the Semi Trail has a doublepiston hydraulic disc in front and a conventional drum in the rear. With a price tag of P 49,900, it is probably the most affordable off-road capable motorcycle in the local market. Because of the low SRP, TVS kept things basic. You get an analog speedometer with odometer (no trip meter), fuel gauge and a Neutral gear indicator. However, this bike has one trick up its sleeve… or more like under the seat. Like most TVS models, the Semi Trail is fitted with a 12-volt socket. Just pop the seat open if you need to charge an electronic gadget. Okay, so not everyone likes to go riding into the wilderness. Yet, with the current road conditions that we have in this country, everyday is an adventure.
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Kaamulan 2016: Most Spectacular Ethnic Cultural Festival of the Country By Joe Palabao - Festival Enthusiast and Dahlia Benemerito/Correspondent Photos by Chelsea Bien and Doy Yare
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hrough the dynamic leadership of the Hon. Governor Jose Maria R. Zubiri, Jr., KAAMULAN FESTIVAL 2016 held last April 1, 2016 traversing the city’s main thorough fares down to the Capitol Grounds of Malaybalay City was a tremendous success. It was a showcase of ethnic
street dancing “Ikat-Ikat Ta Dadalanen,” coupled with a grandiose and mesmerizing ethnic float parade and the spectacular ground tableau competitions. KAAMULAN 2016 was witnessed by thousands of foreign, domestic, and local tourists from all over Mindanao and the Philippines as well.
Governor Jose Maria Zubiri Jr., ever active supporter of KAAMULAN Festival.
Now on its 39th year of annual festivities, KAAMULAN 2016 is considered as the oldest and the most spectacular ethnic festivals of the country today. KAAMULAN is a LUMAD word for “amol-amol” meaning “gathering” and it is an ethnic cultural festival of the seven (7) Hill Tribes of Bukidnon for thanksgiving to THE MAGBAYAYA (deity)) for their rich annual harvest and blessings. KAAMULAN FESTIVAL is the convergence of the seven hill tribes: Matigsalog, Tigwahanon, Umayamnon, Manobo, Bukidnon, Talaandig and the Higaonon. Clad in colorful ethnic cultural costumes, the participants gave their best in their striking street dancing performances. Street dancing showcased the rich culture, heritage and tradition, the tribes’ saga of struggles against local invaders (human and nature) translated into
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different steps with props as their way of life such as harvesting, protecting their tribes, planting, river fishing, courting, protection against diseases and calamities and their thanksgiving to the MAGBABAYA. Their tribal floats were fantastic and it speaks of their traditions, rich culture and heritage translated into a scenic view which is beyond the capacity of kaamulan/PAGE B3
Lantapan Mayor Godofredo I. Balansag receiving the first runner-up award for Float Parade and Street Dancing with Tourism Czar Reg. Dir. Catalino “Butch” Chan III (far right).
Float Grand Champion, Valencia City. Mayor: Azucena Huervas.
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Cagayan de Oro Gears Up for Run United Freedom Run Unilab’s ActiveHealth and Circle Productions join forces to give runners a race to remember
Manila-based ActiveHealth and Cagayan de Oro-based Circle Productions are joining
forces and expertise in the upcoming Run United Freedom Run at Limketkai Center in Cagayan de
Oro City on June 12, 2016 (Philippine Independence Day). The two premiere groups promise a new level of race experience. And with their combined extensive background in organizing and sponsoring races, the expected 3,500 participants at Run United Freedom Run can keep their hopes high, indeed. There will be four distance categories that are set to challenge and bring out the best from CDO’s running community: 3km, 5km, 10km, and 21km half marathon. “We are excited to be back in Cagayan de Oro, and to have found a partner in Circle Productions to put together Run United Freedom Run. We hope
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(Left to Right) Francis Velasquez – Circle Productions Race Organizer; Jeffrey Ang – Circle Productions President; Lester P. Castillo – ActiveHealth Sports Events and PR Executive; Christine Lu – Circle Productions; Marge Velasquez – Circle Productions; Cheryl Ang - Circle Productions
to give a unique touch to the yearly race, in keeping with ActiveHealth’s goal in every race we organize, where we put a premium on quality, safety and fun,” said Lester Castillo, Sports and PR Executive of ActiveHealth, which also sponsored Run United CDO, which was held on November 27, 2011. ActiveHealth is the wellness platform and advocacy of United Laboratories Inc. or Unilab. It provides a comprehensive offering to the active community— from sports nutrition and gear to training programs and events. It aims to empower the active set to become better versions of themselves, through its mantra “exceed yourself ”. ActiveHealth is now on its sixth year of providing quality races such as Run United, Tri United, Aquathlon United, Duathlon United, and Cycling United. The Run United series caters to 12,000 runners per race three times a year. They have also forged partnerships with leading athletes, race experts and coaches—who have become their brand ambassadors as well. They include running coach Rio dela Cruz (for Run United series); triathlon coaches Dan and Ani De Leon-Brown (with the Next Step Triathlon Camp Series); triathlete Raul Cuevas (for Bike United and Tri United series); and
the Bull Runner Jaymie Pizarro (with The Dream Marathon). Circle Productions, led by its President Jeffrey Ang and its race organizer Francis Velasquez, is behind the biggest races held in Cagayan de Oro including the Cagayan De Oro Freedom Run, which they started in June 2010. Among the unique features that ActiveHealth is introducing to the running community in Cagayan de Oro is that it will provide participants of Run United Freedom Run with pacers or leaders they could run with during a race in order to reach a target time and distance. ActiveHealth has a team of volunteer pacers which consists of celebrity athletes and prominent bloggers. Runners can join them at the gun start, they will be identified with the colorful balloons they carry as markers and bibs on their back that indicate their name, distance, and target time. “Both ActiveHealth and Circle Productions are committed in developing the active lifestyle among Filipinos, beyond race organizing. Besides aiming to give runners a race to remember, we are also ready to provide them with their pre- and post-race requirements,” said Francis Velasquez, Freedom Run Race Organizer. ActiveHealth offers a complete lineup of sports
nutrition products to take care of the needs of the athletes before, during and after their races: Enervon Activ daily multivitamins for stamina and immunity; ActiveHealth Carbgel for fast burning and long lasting energy during race and training; and Enervon HP drink for optimal muscle recovery to prevent the feeling of “laspag” after the race. ActiveHealth and Circle Productions urge interested participants in Run United Freedom Run to register early as demand for limited slots increases as the race day nears. Registration starts on March 27 at the following registration centers: La Cabana Spa, Ale Restaurant, and Limketkai Mall. All participants will receive a premium ActiveHealth branded Race Singlet, ActiveHealth Drifit Race Visor, and Finishers Kit with items from participating sponsors. Half Marathon participants will also receive an ActiveHealth race belt, finisher’s token and a timing chip. Registration fees range from Php 350 to Php 1,000 depending on the distance category. For groups registering with a minimum of three persons, discounts will be given. For more information and details about Run United Freedom Run and ActiveHealth, please visit www.activehealth.ph.
ActiveHealth and Circle Productions Team with Cagayan De Oro Media
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human describing. The crowd was mesmerized by the performances of the eleven (11) contingents coming from the Municipalities with their respective tribe performances: LantapanTalaandig, SumilaoHigaonon, LibonaHigaonon, San FernandoTigwahanon, KibawePulangihon Manobo, Pangantucan-Manobo, Quezon-Manobo, Valencia-Bukidnon/ Manobo, MalaybalayBukidnon, DangcaganManobo, and KalilanganManobo. For the grandiose Float Competition Parade-Valencia City was adjudged the Grand Champion, followed by the Municipality of Lantapan-1st Runner Up and Malaybalay City-2nd Runner Up. For IkatIkat Ta Dadalanen-Street Dancing-the Grand Champion went the the Municipality of San Fernando, 1st RunnerUp Municipality of Lantapan and 2nd Runner Up-the Municipality of Kibawe. For coveted Ground Competition Championship Trophywent the Municipality of Kalilangan, 1st Runner Up-Valencia City and the 2nd Runner Up went to the Municipality of San Fernando. Tourism Czar Regional Director Catalino ‘Butch’ E. Chan 111 of the Department of Tourism (DOT 10) was the KAAMULAN Special Guest along with invited guests and personalities from the Region. Director Chan 111 brought along with him photographers and media men to cover the grandiose event. AT A GLANCE - In a interview, the Hon. Governor Jose Maria R. Zubiri, Jr., told Business Week Mindanao that KAAMULAN Festival has been in existence for the last 39 years, as a Festival of thanksgiving by the 7 Hill Tribes of Bukidnon to the MAGBABAYA (deity) for year’s bountiful harvest ad blessing. Furthermore, Governor Zubiri added that the Festival speaks of the conservation and preservation of the Arts, Heritage and Culture of the LUMADS of Bukidnon Province. Governor Zubiri, Jr., considers himself a Lumad at the Province of Bukidnon since the time he settled in this rich land and bounty forty three (43) years ago. He has served Bukidnon for the last twenty eight (28) years as credible and dynamic public official. He is part and partial of its development as he worked hand in hand
with the people. He was one of those who started BUKIDNON SUGAR MILLING COMPANY (BUSCO) and transformed Bukidnon into a Sugar Milling Country wherein more people were employed and the rest is history for its continued growth and development. He said that forty three (43) ago the total population of Bukidnon was only 300,000 with less transportation and it will take the (10) to reach Malaybalay and Valencia from any point of destination. After 43 years, Bukidnon economic landscape had changed. It has 1.320 Million population with 250,000 families. A MAN OF VISIONGovernor Zubiri has helped the province in developing the vast agricultural lands. To date, in terms of economic growth nine (9) multi- national companies like DOLE, DEL MONTE and other big players in the industry are into pineapple and banana plantation which comprise 42,000 hectares are planted to these commodities. Biggest portion of the land of Bukidnon is planted is planted to CORN and 70,000 to 75,000 hectares and planted to SUGAR and RICE ranks # 3 in vast land plantings of the area. Incidence of poverty is little by little being arrested by the Province through the dynamism of Governor Jose Maria R. Zubiri, Jr. More developments are in the offing for the progress of Bukidnon. In the future, construction of hotels, amenities, improved and modern terminals of the municipalities will soon be seen as he will be given another three (3)years mandate by the people as a Governor of the Province of Bukidnon. In a concerted effort, together with the Local Executives of the different municipalities, it is assured the continued support in the CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (IPs) of BUKIDNON will have concrete results and they are part of the big booming development of BUKIDNON MY HOME. When given the invitation for the 1ST LUMAD FESTIVAL 2016, A FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS FOR PEACE AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING GOVERNOR ZUBIRI, JR., made a promise to support the festival. MABUHAY ANG KAAMULAN 2016! MABUHAY KA GOVERNOR JOSE MARIA R. ZUBIRI, JR.
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2014 ppi’S Best in ENVIRONMENTAL Reporting
Lantapan Float, 1st runner-up.
San Fernando Ground Presentation, 2nd runner-up.
The beautiful float of the Municipality of Quezon, Bukidnon
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wednesday|april 6, 2016