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THE MINDANAO Week of Peace was concluded Wed., Dec. 6, in Butuan City with stakeholders in the Caraga Region renewing calls for peace despite the intensified aggression from the New People’s Army and the threat of violent extremism. Agusan Del Norte Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba, who chairs the Regional Peace and Order Council, emphasized the importance of unity in combatting insurgency in the region. “We in Caraga Region are pieces of a puzzle. It doesn’t matter if you’re from Agusan Del Sur, Agusan Del Norte, Surigao Del Sur, Surigao Del Norte or Dinagat Islands … We belong to one region. If we fit the (pieces of the) puzzle, we will be able to create a picture of true peace through cooperation and tolerance,” she said at the culmination event. Assistant Secretary Rolando B. Asuncion of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), for his part, cited the importance of inclusivity in the peace process in his keynote message.

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By ANTONIO COLINA II, MindaNews

AVAO City -- The fivemonth long fighting between government forces and Islamic Stateinspired militants in Marawi City won’t slow down the economic performance of Mindanao in 2018, Mindanao De velopment Authority (MinDA) executive deputy director Romeo Montenegro said. In an interview Tuesday, Montenegro said the Marawi siege was seen as a “temporar y setback” that did not “necessarily translate to withdrawal of investments.” He added the incident would not decelerate the output of Mindanao as Marawi and neighboring areas of Lanao del Sur are not considered among the derail/PAGE 11

RESEARCH VESSEL. The 250-foot Research Vessel Petrel docks at the port of Surigao City last week. The hi-tech vessel found 5 Japanese warships sunk during the Battle of Surigao Strait in World War II during a week-long expedition towards the end of November. mindanews photo by roel n . catoto

ARMM launches 6-year development blueprint By LESLIE GATPOLINTAN, PNA

Alsons’ buyout FOR a transaction worth P 2 . 3 77 bil lio n, Glo bal Business Power Corporation (GBPC) has already firmed up its acquisition of the 50-percent equity of Alsons Thermal Energy Corporation (ATEC), the power generating arm of the Alcantara group. The transaction involved the sale of 14,952, 678 shares of ATEC to Global Power at a rate of P159.030497 per share. Somehow, that deal cemented the partnership of two major leading players in the country’s power grids in Visayas and Mindanao.

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TILAPIA. A fisherman pours water on newly caught tilapia from Lake Mainit in Surigao del Norte. He sells it at 100 per kilogram along the National Highway in Alegria town in Surigao del Norte. He said tilapia population has again increased after a fish kill that happened two years ago in the country’s deepest and fourth largest lake. mindanews photo by roel n . catoto

THE Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on Thursday launched its d e ve l opm e nt blu e pr i nt that aims to attract more investments and accelerate infrastructure development crucial in boosting economic growth in the region over the next six years. A R M M ’s R e g i o n a l

Development Plan (RDP) ‎2017-2022 targets to increase the region’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) from 0.3 percent in 2016 to 5.25 percent in 2022; and reduce poverty incidence from 48.2 percent in 2015 to 33.2 percent in 2022. Engr. Baintan Ampatuan,

Executive Director of the National Economic and Development Authority’s (NEDA) Regional Planning and Development OfficeARMM, said local government units (LGUs) have committed PHP4billion projects for the region that are aligned with the RDP and support socioeconomic agenda of launches/PAGE 11

capital’s significant DOT eyes Davao as Surfing decline number of land crab Muslim-friendly city a serious threat to ecosystems By DIGNA BANZON, PNA

DAVAO City -- The city government and the tourism industry players have strengthened partnership to transform Davao as premier destination for Muslims, especially that the Davao–

Kuala Lumpur direct connection begins on December 21. Department of Tourism (DOT) 11 Director Roberto Alabado III said DoT, dot/PAGE 11

By ROEL N. CATOTO, MindaNews

GENERAL Luna, Siargao Island--With the continued influx of tourist arriving at the surfing Mecca of the country and fastchanging the landscape, a massive decline of numbers of land crab has

been observed among the locals. Bernardo Alciso, 54, a local land crab hunter in General Luna has noticed a dramatic decline of numbers of land crab, a serious decline/PAGE 11

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Economy Landbank conducts ARMM holds dialogue financial inclusion caravan in Misor town with its devt partners

HE Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in coordination with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) conducted a dialogue with its development partners through a Regional Development Forum that seeks to get insights and support for its programs and projects. Atty. Laisa Alamia, ARMM Executive Secretary, said the forum served as venue to inform and to show to these development

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partners and stakeholders the milestones and accomplishments achieved by the regional government. “The 21 chapters of the ARMM Regional Development Plan (RDP) is anchored on the national long-term vision, a living document of the region’s vision for the Bangsamoro,” Atty. Alamia said. The five-year mediumterm plan serves as the blueprint for the implementation of regional priorities in support of the attainment of the

ARMMBisyon 2040, which represents the collective vision and aspirations of the Bangsamoro. The ARMM drafted the long-term vision consistent with NEDA’s AmBisyon Natin 2040. The ARMM has identified six development goals as focus of its priority interventions in the RDP. These are: open, transparent, accountable and inclusive governance practiced and sustained; improved access of ARMM communities to basic services for human capital development;

sustained improved environment for more secured communities; increased investments, employment and income; accelerated infrastructure development for the region’s socio-economic growth; and enhanced integrity of ecosystems, adaptation to climate change, and disaster resilience of communities. The plan follows a framework that will guide the region’s continued development while securing transparency dialogue/PAGE 10

NINETY two percent of the more than 400 participants were able to open their very first ATM savings account during the third leg of Landbank’s nationwide financial inclusion caravan held in Subongcogon town, Misamis Oriental. Dubbed “Ipon at Kabuhayan para sa mga Kababayan,” the half-day forum was held at the Sugbongcogon Municipal Gym. “This caravan aims to improve financial literacy, especially in rural communities that usually have no access to this kind

of training. It also enables us to reach more unbanked Filipinos all over the country,” said Landbak President and CEO Alex Buenaventura. Now on its second year, this financial literacy campaign is in partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Introduction to formal banking services The event included talks on the benefits of maintaining a bank account and practical money tips. Apart from caravan/PAGE 10

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Branding products expected to boost sales in E. Visayas

Shell tapping Filipino partner for renewable energy investments

ACLOBAN City -- The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) regional office here is upbeat about higher sales for local producers in Eastern Visayas with product branding strategy. The department spearheaded the first Bahandi (local term for treasure) Eastern Visayas brand launch and market

By MYRNA M. VELASCO, Contributor

THE Philippine subsidiary of Anglo-Dutch multinational giant Shell will be tapping a Filipino partner for its planned ventures in the renewable energy (RE) sector. Shell Philippines Chief Executive Cesar G. Romero explained that they would need a local partner to satisfy

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the RE Act’s mandate on a Filipino firm holding 60-percent equity on the corporate entity carrying out these propounded RE investments. “As a process, it’s a bit challenging because instead of you doing it on your own, you have to work with a partner partner/PAGE 10

encounter for 30 small producers at the Robinsons Place here to display local products with brands. The three-day event, which concluded Thursday, would help producers increase the value of their products and earn the trust of institutional buyers, said DTI Regional Director Cynthia Nierras. “The exhibit showcased

the new products of brands captured in their logo. They have taglines and marketing paraphernalia to improve recognition,” Nierras said. The DTI held the exhibit following a series of brand development seminars and coaching designed to upscale the market positioning and expand the reach of the producers.

The exhibit prepared producers for the Bahandi trade fair in October next year. “When a product carries a brand, it carries with it a commitment, a promise of the producer of a product that is of good quality, sanitary and healthy. It also brings a promise to consistently give the consumers that Branding/PAGE 10

Cebu Landmasters inks deal with Ascott

A cosplayer sings her heart out during CDO Toy Show over the weekend at Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro City. photo by mark francisco

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Regional Cagayan de Oro City PETITION FOR RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN SPECIAL PROC. CASE SP-ORD DECREE OF DIVORCE AND/OR DECLARATORY 2017-235 RELIEF JEILA A. ANDREWS, Petitioner, -versusROBERT W. ANDREWS & LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF SUMILAO, BUKIDNON, THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY AND THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR OFMANILA, Respondents, x---------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER WITH SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The Amended Petition is admitted and this case is revived. Notice is hereby given that filed before this Court is a verified Amended Petition for Recognition of Foreign Decree of Divorce filed by petitioner Jeila A. Andrews. Petitioner pray that the Divorce Decree obtained by respondent Robert W. Andrews, a American national before the Superior State of Arizona in the Country of Maricopa, be judicially recognized. Petitioner likewise pray that an order be issued ordering the Local Civil Registrar of Sumilao, Bukidnon and the order of recognition in its Civil Registry Book the marriage certificate of the herein petitioner and the respondent Robert W. Andrews. Finding the Amended Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, let this case be heard on JANUARY 29, 2018 Monday at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon before this Court at the Ground Floor, Goldridge Building, Hall of Justice, Masterson Avenue corner Macapagal Road, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this Order, which also served as Summons by Publication to the respondent, Robert W. Andrews, an American National, be published at least once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in the newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. Let also a copy of this Order be posted at the bulletin board of this court at the Ground Floor, Goldridge Building, Hall of Justice, Masterson Avenue corner Macapagal Road, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, at the bulletin board of the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Sumilao, Bukidnon, and at the bulletin board of the Philippine Statistics Authority formerly the National Statistics Authority, Regional Office in Cagayan de Oro City. It is further ordered that petitioner, at its own expense shall furnish copies of this order and the petition together with its annexes to the office of the Solicitor General, to the Philippine Statistic Authority formerly the National Statistic Office. The Department of Foreign Affairs- Regional Office 10, Cagayan de Oro City, to the Local Civil Registrar, Bukidnon, and to the Local Civil Registrar of Manila. The Philippine Statistic Authority formerly the National Statistic Office, the Department of Foreign Affairs- Regional Office 10, Cagayan de Oro City, the Local Civil Registrar of Sumilao, Bukidnon, and the private respondent or any person having or claiming any interest on the relief sought is hereby directed to file their written oppositions and appear on the said date of hearing are hereby required, written fifteen (15) days after the last publication of this order to file with this Court and serve on the petitioner their Answer to the above-quoted petition, together with the Annexes. The petitioner shall at the hearing submit proof of publication and of the service of the copies of the order and the Petition as directed by the Court.

SO ORDERED.

Done this 13th day of November 2017 in Cagayan de Oro City.

BWM: Dec 4, 11 & 18, 2017

(SGD.) GIL G. BOLLOZOS Presiding Judge

NEWLY-listed property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has teamed up anew with The Ascott Ltd. for the serviced residence of a mixed-use development project in Cebu City to meet growing demands from the tourism industry. CLI signed Wednesday its management agreement with Ascott for the 153room serviced residence, which will bring the developer’s hotel portfolio to around 600 rooms in four years. “The growth potential offered by tourism is very promising and we are happy to be teaming up for the third time with The Ascott

Ltd. in this project set to introduce new industry benchmarks,” CLI Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jose R. Soberano III told the local bourse. A recent study by the Department of Tourism shows that Cebu-Mactan will have a room gap of 14,931 by 2022. “Cebu Landmasters is committed to bring the latest to our Vis-Min (Visayas-Mindanao) markets, especially the influential and flourishing millennial generation, and to the other markets where hospitality continues to be in demand,” said Soberano. The residence offers apartments ranging in size

from 16 to 60 square meters in Base Line Prestige, the third tower of CLI’s mixeduse development Base Line Center, whose Towers 1 and 2 already topped off and are expected to be completed in 2018. Two other CLI properties will carry Ascott’s brand -the 180-room Citadines Cebu City in Base Line Center set for completion in 2018; and the 250-room Citadines Riverside Davao set to be operational by 2021. Soberano earlier said CLI would launch next year more hotel projects which would serve as strong anchor projects for its mixed-use developments in key Philippine cities. (PNA)

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Ruffy magbanua OBVIOUSLY, what impedes the tourism growth in Mindanao are the absence of world-class infrastructure and unstable peace and order of the island. The threat of terrorism from all corners is always there – Abu Sayyaf, ISIS-inspired Maute terror group, NPA, BIFF, drug lords, among others.

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jhan tiafau hurst T h i n k a m i nut e … T h i s is a true stor y about an American teenager named Leo Carter. Leo was from the most dangerous part of the big city of Chicago. He was only 17 years old when he saw another teenager named Elijah shoot and kill a businessman. Elijah and his gang decided to kill Leo so he could not testify against them in court. One day they caught Leo, dragged him behind a building and shot him in the head. It was a miracle that Leo did not die. Yet even after that, Leo still had the courage to testify against Elijah for murdering that businessman. Elijah is now in prison, because Leo stood for what he knew was the truth no matter what it cost him. There are many people who would rather stay alive

than die for the truth. There’s a saying: “If you don’t have anything to die for, then you don’t have anything to live for.” Sometimes we pay a big price for being honest and standing up for the truth. We can make some real enemies, even lose our job or position of respect and power, just because we were honest and stood for the truth. The question is: Who are you more afraid of? People and what they think or can do to you? Or God, your Maker and Judge? Jesus Christ said that you and I must decide if we truly believe He is Who He said He is: the only true and living God Who came to die for all our wrongs so He could forgive us. Since Jesus proved He’s God the Son by coming back to life from death, we must live His way everyday of our life. We can’t say we believe in Him and then keep living our own way instead of changing to live His way. That’s why Jesus said ever yone must be born again. We must die to our past life of living our own way so we can start life all over again with His life and character changing us everyday to reach our hurst/PAGE 10

The beauty and charm of Mindanao is confidently beyond question, never. But what is in question is how to corner that elusive peace this beautiful island of aplenty has been searching since time immemorial. Wi t h a l l i t s c o s t l y branding, Mindanao needs to strengthen its d ome st i c s e c u r it y, t he basic law and order for that matter, considered as the fundamental recipe to sustain tourism growth in this island once dubbed as the “promise land”. That said, this troubled island, most often threatened by terrorist attacks, deserves special attention no less to attain a responsible, sustainable and inclusive tourism development.

The need for a greater connectivity of Mindanao’s diverse destinations is also to be underscored along the much touted “Build, Build, Build” mantra of the Duterte administration. To place Mindanao in the pedestal of sustained growth, globally-competitive in the field of tourism development and agriculture is yet another promise by this administration worth watching on the sideline. The need to market Mindanao as a tourism destination is foremost and the cooperation of all players of the industry is paramount to sustain growth in the tourism sector. And so, we ask these questions: what moves do we need to make travel and

tourism in Mindanao safe and robust? What are the key economic indicators for the sustained growth of local businesses and communities? Already, tourism taglines abound: Camiguin as the ‘island of your imagination’. Cagayan de Oro now has a new slogan: the Golden Heart of Asia. Malaybalay has earned the moniker ‘city in the forest’ while Valencia is dubbed as the ‘City of Golden Harvest’, it being the rice granary of Northern Mindanao. Misamis Occidental is ‘Oks Na Oks in MisOcc’, among others. Against this backdrop, the question on how to ensure greater information sharing and collective steps to ensure visitor safety remains tourism/PAGE 10

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klaus doring Time flew by. I think sitting in a jet plane. December again. Wow! Do you always count the days up to the next legal holidays without being on duty? Or do you start as early as September longing for Christmas? And do you wish the weeks or months h op e f u l ly p a s s by l i ke an assault up to the next

possible salary increase? Many times, we are really too much in a hurry while feeling uncomfortable if we noticed how time flies. We have no time for someone or something or even for ourselves. When I was still a teenager, I was longing for t h e t i m e b e i ng an a du lt a l re a d y. L at e r, I enjoyed listening to my grandmother’s stories such as “Once upon a time” or “When I was young” from her “yesterday’s life”... . After a couple of years, especially while observing that time really flies like a racket to the moon, I also got the same question in mind: Are the present hours and days less valuable? Of course, each day has its own set of happiness

and trials. But it also holds very high possibilities of we take the initiative to do or to move something, if... ! The luring term IF let us look into the future with an over “glistening” eye: IF I will finish my studies, IF my children have become adults, IF I might become rich because I win in the lottery, yes IF? And then? The next turn of the year is almost around the corner. Sorry, almost. For most of us, it’s the time to come to our senses. The future prospects smile at us already. I was looking already for the 2 0 1 8 - c a l e n d ar. S e tt i ng appointments for January and February. Amazing. Is life in future easier, nicer, more charming and being more fulfilled compared to

the present? The thoughts fill me with horror, because tragicomic future visions can easily blur away our present day. M a ny o f u s r e t r e a t into the past and forget their present existence. A possible topsy-turvy world of a golden youth tries to et us forget that also the past have had its share of disappointments, pains, tears, darkness, tricky as well as desperate days... yes, lost days, irretrievable time... . Without having achieved anything to do, we dream our impossible dreams from last to future and vice versus. We forget that between yesterday and tomorrow is our valuable present. Well, now well then - if we know just how to fulfill this period.

Assurance and caution hints and traces

roy cimagala C h r i s t ’s r e d e m p t i v e work that culminated in his passion, death, and resurrection should reassure us that there is really nothing to worr y about our precarious earthly condition. As long as we unite ourselves with Christ, at least to some deg re e, e ver yt hing wi l l be taken care of. Christ already assumed all our sins. With his death, he delivered death also to ou r s i ns . A n d w it h h i s resurrection, he conquered them. The sting of our sins, and esp ecially of death itself, has been removed and changed into a balm of redemptive power. This truth of our faith should leave us at peace

and more focused on the t hings we oug ht to do. It’s i mp or t ant t hat ou r earthly life be spent more in doing good rather than in worr ying about the mistakes and sins that we commit. This is what true love is. Just the same, we should neither forget that, human a s we are , we c an a l s o get spoiled by this sense of security provided by C h r i s t . We s h o u l d b e most guarded against this danger that will always be around. To c o u n t e r t h i s potential danger, and if we truly identify ourselves wit h C hr ist, we shou ld always feel the need for c ont r it i on , at on e m e nt , and reparation even if we can also rightly say that we have been behaving as we should in the eyes of God. T h at i s t o s ay, t h at we have b e en guarding and defending ourselves against temptations and tr ying to lead a holy life. We should never think that our duty for contrition, atonement, and reparation is lig htened b ecaus e of

our good behavior. In fact, if we truly ident if y ours elves w it h Christ, we will never forget his words: “Whoever wants to b e my dis ciple must d e ny h i m s e l f a n d t a k e up h i s c ro s s d a i l y a n d follow me.” (Lk 9,23) We should do all to put these words into practice. No day should pass without having to live by t hes e words. If we have the mind of Christ, we should all the more fe e l t h e ne e d for c ont r it i on , at on e m e nt , and reparation while we are progressing and improving in our spiritual life. Christ’s love for us went and continues to go all the way. It is limitless, given without measure. Our love for him and for others should be patterned after that divine love. S o we h ave to l e ar n how to blend a sense of confidence and assurance with the sense of caution by generously practicing penance and r e p a r at i o n . We s h o u l d feel confident and secure, but not overconfident as to get blind to the need

for continuing penance. A certain equilibrium between these two attitudes should be established. It’s important that the life of Christ, especially that part of his passion, death and resurrection, be always clearly borne in our mind. We need to realize more deeply that more than just following our own ideas, no matter how brilliant and smart, we always have to follow Christ’s life and example. This, of cours e, wi ll require that we spend time m e d it at i n g on C h r i s t’s life. Let’s hope that this practice becomes a regular fe atu re of ou r d ay. We have to overcome the thought that this practice is something optional or that it is just a luxury that we can afford to let go. L e t ’s n e v e r f o r g e t that we are meant to be p att e r n e d af t e r C h r i s t . We are meant to be ‘alter Christus,’ another Christ, i f n o t ‘ i p s e C h r i s t u s ,’ C h r ist h i ms elf. That is truly our fundamental and indispensable identity! roycimagala@gmail. com.

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DTI launches Bukidnon beans DTI Bukidnon Provincial Director Ermedio Abang leads the launching of the 14 coffee brands of Bukidnon on December 7 at SM City Cagayan de Oro. With him are Ma. Eliza Pabillore and Jane Marie Tabucan, Provincial Directors of DTI Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental, respectively, and representatives of the participating brands. The brands were developed under the Brand Equity Development Program (BEDP) of the Department which targets to develop strong homegrown Philippine brands in both local and foreign markets. (Rodolfo D. Mendoza/PIA-10)

Farmgate palay prices rise in 3rd week of November FARMGATE prices of palay, or unmilled rice, rose in the third week of November on a yearon-year and week-onweek basis, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The agency’s report, “Updates on Palay Price and Corn Prices” released on Nov. 28 showed the average farmgate price of palay rose 7.13% and 0.48% from a year earlier

and from a week earlier, respectively. Meanwhile, the PSA noted that “continuous upward price adjustments are observed at both wholesale and retail trades of well-milled rice.” At the wholesale level, prices rose 0.15% to P39.21 per kilogram, compared with the second week of November, and rose 2.96% from a year earlier.

The average retail price of well-milled rice during the week was P42.19 per kg, down 0.02% from a week earlier and up 1.89% from a year earlier. As for regular-milled rice, the PSA said the average wholesale price rose 0.18% from a week earlier to P35.71 per kg and was up 3.85% from a year earlier. The average retail price of regular-milled rice was

at P38.02 per kg, up 0.04% from a week earlier and up 2.34% from a year earlier. For yellow corn, the PSA said the average farmgate price was P12.04 per kg, down 0.17% from a week earlier and up 11.30% year on year. The average farmgate price of white corn grain rose 0.99% from a week earlier to P16.34 per kg and was up 49.86% year on year.

DTI-10 launches 14 coffee brands By APIPA P. BAGUMBARAN, Contributor

AS part of strengthening the brands of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Department of Trade and Industry in Northern Mindanao launched 14 coffee brands from Bukidnon province last week. DTI Bukidnon Provincial Director Ermedio J. Abang said the brands were developed under the Brand Equity Development Program (BEDP) of the Department which targets to develop strong homegrown Philippine brands in both local and foreign markets. “The launching is part of the promotions and marketing enhancement strategy of the BEDP which aims to enhance business opportunities and marketability of coffee products through effective

brands and sustained income,” Abang said. The 14 coffee brands are Café Corazon, Highland Robusta, Señor Rogelio, Arabica Filipina, Café Mabuhay, Twin Creek Coffee, Kapeyapaan, Hineleban Coffee, Monk’s Blend, Café Hermano, Cincona Coffee, 7 Tribes Coffee, Café Rico, and Kitanglad Brew. During the launching, Adelina “Bae Inatlawan” Tarino, president of the Inhandig Tribal MultiPurpose Cooperative (MPC), expressed gratitude to DTI for helping them market their coffee beans. “Dako akong pasalamat nga nakaadto ako sa US tungod sa among kape” (I am thankful that I was able to go to the US because of our coffee), she

cited. The coffee beans of the Inhandig Tribal MPC won in the Green Coffee Quality Competition held in Cavite State University early this year for the Arabica category. It was the first national coffee competition that determines who produces the highest quality of coffee in the country. Another brand from Bukidnon, the Kape Maramag, also won in the competition for the Robusta category. Robusta and Arabica are the dominant coffee varieties grown in Bukidnon. Abang noted that there are more than a hundred coffee farmers, mostly indigenous people, in Bukidnon nurturing almost 2,000 hectares of

highly productive coffee farms. The DTI considered the coffee industry as one of its priority clusters. Abang said the DTI is implementing several strategies to increase the profitability of all players in the coffee industry value chain and to make the Philippine coffee industry sufficient and globally competitive. The strategies include plantation and postharvest development, processing improvement, promotion and marketing enhancement, and creation of a sustainable enabling business environment through business development, investment promotion, financial access, and research and development. (APB/PIA-10)

New Zealand to aid farmers in Mindanao conflict areas NEW ZEALAND has committed a $2.5 million to support agricultural development and food security in Mindanao, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. In a statement, the FAO

said the project is aimed at restoring the agricultural livelihoods of communities affected by armed conflict, drought and flooding in the provinces of Cotabato, Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur from 2015 to 2017. The project is expected to reach 3,000 farming

families in Maguindanao and Cotabato provinces alone. “Half of the Philippines’ agri-businesses are located in Mindanao. An efficient agricultural sector will enable Mindanao to fulfill its reputation as the food basket of the Philippines,”

Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand and Minister of Foreign Affairs, said in the statement. The funds from the project will pay for farming inputs and agricultural equipment, aid/PAGE 9

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DOLE awards P20-M to informal economy workers in Central Luzon MALOLOS CIT Y – The Department of L abor and Employment (D OLE) awarded yesterday P20 million worth of livelihood assistance to more than 1,000 informal economy workers from seven local government units in C entral Luzon. C oinciding with its 84th founding anniversar y celebration at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium here, D OLE’s assistance is among the government programs meant to augment incomes of families of workers in

the informal sector of the economy. For the local government unit of Hermosa, Bataan, livelihood assistance amounting to P560,000 was awarded to the 86 farmer-members of Hermosa Bataan Eagle Farmer’s Association for the procurement of farm equipment and supplies and to the 15 housewife-members of the Katipunan ng mga Bagong Filipina for the procurement of six bangka and six motors. Meanwhile, 25 members of the

C oco By-Products Association in Balanga, Bataan received an assistance worth P500,000 as additional working capital for their Barangay Pasalubong C enter. The local government unit of Baler, Aurora received P1,762,600 for the establishment of a retail store for motorc ycle parts and other related ser vices that would cater to the needs of tric ycle drivers and operators. The project will be managed by Baler Trike

Association, which is composed of 27 members. In Z ambales, the Women’s Association of Candelaria received P250,000 as additional working capital to the existing rice retailing store of its 30 members. For the Provincial Government of Tarlac, P10,000,000 was provided to 763 beneficiaries of Kabuhayan Starter KITS and to 160 beneficiaries of Negosyo sa Kariton (Nego-Kart) selling fish ball, banana cue,

barbecue, smoked fish, and siomai. The 176 members of the Pagkakaisa ng Kababaihan ng Guimba Multi-Purpose C ooperative in Nueva Ecija, meanwhile, received P780,000 for the enhancement of their mushroom production and handicrafts-making using dried water lily stalks. L astly, for the local government unit of Subic, Z ambales, livelihood assistance worth P240,000 was given as additional

capital for the existing Nego-Kart of 24 ambulant vendors and sari-sari store owners; and another P6,000,000 was given for the provision of NegoKarts and Kabuhayan Starter KITS to 300 beneficiaries who are mostly ambulant vendors, carpenters/ furniture makers, and sari-sari store owners. D OLE’s 84th foundation anniversar y banners the theme, “ Trabahong Marangal para sa L ahat, Sabaysabay Nating Iangat.” END/aldm

Nacaya wins the hearts of Cogon market vendors THE Monday’s convocation, November 27, 2017 was highlighted by the presentation of cultural dances from the Muslim community and the officers of CUVA or the Carmen United Vendors Association who also took their oath of office before the City Mayor. As the program continued, the officers of the CUMVA or the Cogon United Market Vendors Association, headed by Engr. Franklyn Dagcuta stood before thousands of City Hall Employees and read the three citations and awards of recognition for exemplary performance as a leader and chief implementer of the effective management

of Cogon Market, which led to the clearing operation of illegal vendors and instilling discipline and dispensing dynamic public governance over the cogon market affairs to Majority Floor Leader and Chairman of the City’s Economic Enterprise, City Councilor Ian Mark Q. Nacaya. During the City Mayor’s address, he extended his felicitation to Councilor Nacaya for his resolve and political will and no nonsense implementation of traffic and market laws. He said further that the good councilor risked his life and political career in pushing reforms in the city’s market places, but history will

be the judge that he was indeed fearless in discharging his duties as city official who is worthy of emulation. The mayor then proclaimed City Councilor Nacaya as the real “BAYANI NG MERKADO“ for the things he had done for a “Mahamugaway ug Malambuon nga Merkado”, for which the stall holders now earn more income and they are able to pay their rents and permits to operate business in the market. The employees loudly cheered for the victor and multi-awarded councilor by clapping their hands and greeted him for a great feat in putting the rule of law in the management of the public markets. PR

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Kawyagan sa Marawi at Centrio Mall Six months has passed since the seizure of Marawi City and one month since the government declared the end of all combat operations, but the wounds are still fresh for so many, particularly those who have been displaced and left with nothing. The need to rebuild Marawi starts from building a firm base through rehabilitation and livelihood projects.

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By MARK FRANCISCO

THROUGH the years, local pool of pop music talents Dreamboard Artists under the tutelage of founder Donie Galigao has molded two generations of talented individuals already. One of the talents that Dreamboard intends to headline right now is the girlie acoustic group Muzikattak. In fact, the group recently launched their Christmas single Pasko sa Paghigugma just

last December 1 at Pamahaw Espesyal. On top of that, Pasko sa Paghigugma will now be available on Spotify starting December 15. So who really are Muzikattak? According to lead vocalist Christine dela Peña, the group was initially formed around her, lead guitarist Ricky Rodriguez and drummer/beatbox handler Ralph Kenneth Sevilla in early 2016.

It took Christine several months for Sir Donie, as he is fondly called, to haul in her churchmate and equally talented composer JK Roxas to be on board as their rhythm guitarist finally. For the whole of 2017, Muzikattak had a smoothsailing career. They captured weekend gigs at Kingston Lodge Hotel. They guested every now and then at Pamahaw

Espesyal with fellow Dreamboard Artists. They per formed every Sunday at Limketkai Event Center. But above all, they were able to write their own music. Muzikattak prides itself to have three original tracks in its fold – Lisod Na, Ikaw Ra and Pagbati. With 2018 on the horizon, we’ll definitely look forward to an EP next year. Because we love homegrown music.

Ayala Business Club Cagayan de Oro Chapter presents, Kawyagan Sa Marawi!, a livelihood exhibit showcasing handmade bauls, brasswares, hand woven malongs and fabrics. The highlight of the exhibit will be a showcase of pieces by the Oro Photographic Society. Come share in our unique culture and take part in Nation Building, Monday

December 11, 2017, 10am to 7pm, Centrio Mall Activity Center. Official unveiling and short program will be at 4pm. Let's extend a hand to our brothers and sisters from Marawi by appreciating their products and artistry, through supporting their livelihood. #KawyaganSaMarawi #ABCCDO #AyalaBusinessClub #rebuildMarawi

Boatyard rising in Sonrisa Story by MARK FRANCISCO Photo by ERCEL MAANDIG

SINCE 2010, one exciting getaway that people love to troop to in Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City is Sonrisa Vista Beach Resort. That was almost a decade ago. Now, owner Ritchie Salloman wants to add yet another attraction to his laurel by the bay – establishing a boatyard. For many months now, Ritchie has been building all types of boats to cater to the coastline residents of northwestern and northeastern Mindanao for their leisure cruising. As a native of northern Mindanao, Ritchie knows that Mindanao is an island and therefore hugged by the sea. He knows that people here love to ply the seas during their pastime. It is in this premise that an idea lit in his head – why not build boats?

The boats that Ritchie are now slowly adding to his folio are both outboard and inboard seacraft that are available both in low speed and high speed. “We also customize made-to-order speedboats that would suit your budget. I have decided to embark on this business because I discovered that not too many people are keen on building pleasure craft here. They need to go to Manila to buy one so why not make our own,” Ritchie quipped. Ritchie’s speedboats can seat as nmany as ten people and can run as fast as 80 kilometers per hour. It is ideal in cruising to Camiguin, Laguindingan and even as far as Bohol and back. Ritchie also makes Indian canoes in his boatyard just adjacent to Sonrisa Vista Beach Resort.

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Cimatu: Asean must take climate change ‘very seriously’ Environment Secretar y Roy A. Cimatu said it is high -time the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASE AN) take climate change ser iously as a threat to sustainable urban development. “I would like to encourage ever yone to take this threat ver y ser iously. The fact that we are gathered here today is an acknowledgment that the problem is in cr itical propor tion,” Cimatu said in a speech delivered last Wednesday at the ASE AN For um on Urban Resilience to Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Management Strategies held in Laoag Cit y. The regional for um brought together over 150 research and development exper ts from across Southeast Asia to discuss plans on attaining urban resilience to climate change and disaster r isks within the region. E xper ts from ASE AN par tners like Japan and India also attended the for um organized by the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau of the

Depar tment of Envi ronment and Natural Resources, in cooperation with the ASE AN National Organizing Council under the Office of the President, and the provincial government of Ilocos Nor te. Cimatu expressed his gratitude to the scientists and researchers across ASE AN and other par tner countr ies for shar ing thei r knowledge and exper tise dur ing the for um, which formed par t of events celebrating ASE AN’s 50th founding anniversar y being hosted by the Philippines. “Your years of hard work in research about urban resilience and disaster r isk reduction deser ve recognition,” Cimatu told for um par ticipants. “Our region needs these noble effor ts to make our people and families more secure and resilient amidst the threats posed by the changing climate.” The envi ronment chief expressed hope the for um would lead to proposals and policies geared toward a more resilient ASE AN. “For this day, we look for ward to be more adept with new inventions

and researches toward facing the challenge of climate change and reducing disaster r isks,” Cimatu said. Cimatu said he believed the awareness on the need to address climate change should not be confined on scientists and researchers alone, but also on all people from large cities to the smallest communities in the region. “Let us handle climate change r isks boldly, swiftly and collectively as one ASE AN,” he said. Dur ing the for um, at least four renowned scientists gave lectures on climate change impact assessment tools, urban resilience and green grow th strategies, institutional resiliency and management strategies. A Japanese exper t also shared his countr y’s initiatives and means to make urban communities resilient to climate change and reduce disaster r isk. In the past 10 years, ASE AN countr ies became highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change

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CdeO Developer Italpinas Awards Primavera 2017 Top Sellers

Over 140 sellers sashayed their striking red and white outfit during their preHoliday party with Cagayan de Oro’s green developer on December 1, 2017. Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC) also took the chance to give thanks to its salesforce by awarding this year’s top brokers, sellers, and various realty partners during this special event. IDC’s President Jojo Leviste expressed his gratitude for the company’s valued partners, “We believe in all of you because we can always do the best that we can to produce the best product, but the final step is to connect it with the people to be happy with our product, to form communities around our product. The final step is really in your hands and that’s why we appreciate you so much.” “The skills and abilities that you have as brokers and sellers is something very special because you have to

A picture taking with IDC and its brokers and sellers during the Holiday Party on December 1, 2017.

be a good communicator. It’s something not everybody can do. It is something really special to us, “ he added. Architect Nati, CEO/ Chairman also shared IDC’s then story as start up company in Cagayan de Oro, “We started very small in 2009 but now, we

are attracting more people to work with us. Right now, we are known as a pioneering green developer in Cagayan de Oro. We are happy that we are expanding and soon to launch a new project in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Without the help of our salesforce, there is nothing, there will be

no project”. In time for the event, IDC awarded 2017 top sellers namely Rolando Ranoa, Sherwin Salamanca, and Myrla Abarabar, respectively. Leuterio Realty, Roland Harvest Realty, and JCA Realty Corporation were given honor as top realty.

By: Annabelle G. Gomez - Grade 2 Teacher Kikipot Elementary School

is one of important due to the fact that leadership is second only to classroom instruction among school-related factors that contribute to what pupils learn at school. In addition, principals who focus significant energy to becoming instructional leaders in tangent with organizational management and developing relational aspects of their job creates a combination for success in

school effectiveness. School principals are leaders. There are many questions surrounding leadership such as: Are people born leaders? Is leadership innate or a learned skill? What effect does leadership have? These are all found in research. Leaders attract followers, they influence. They possess a vision and purpose and are able to get people to commit to that same vision.

People expect a leader to be ethical and stand for something with conviction. Challenging opportunities for people to change and grow are sought by leaders. A leader’s actions may either alienate or commit others. An “essential ingredient to a Great Leader is boundless optimism about the potential of ordinar y p e ople to accomplish extraordinary things in the world.

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shapes, sizes and subtleties. Despite the varied nature of bullying, it is a learnt behavior and not an innate characteristic of anyone. There are lots of reasons why people bully. It may include online abuse, subtle bullying within friendships such as manipulation, intimidation and social exclusion as well

as indirect bullying such as the spreading of harmful rumors bet it online or elsewhere. Another important thing to note is that for something to qualify as bullying, it must be persistent. A oneoff comment made about one’s appearance is hurtful and horrible to have to go

through but a common factor of bullying is that it is a regular and persistent occurrence that takes place over time. The most important thing students can do when being bullied is to talk about it. Never go through it in silence. It can clog your mind.

By MARIE GRACE A. LUCRESID Teacher I Ignacio Tan Memorial Integrated School

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and then set up JV (joint venture) arrangement,” he said. Romero further indicated “we are in the process of discussion (with the prospective partner) … but the name is a ‘secret’ for now.” What the Shell chief executive just tipped off was “we have to deal with the reputable members of the community.” As initially planned, the installations would likely be ‘hybrids’ – leaning on te chnolog ies li ke s olar combined with the more conventional type of technology used in power generation. “We are looking at ‘hybrids’ — mainly renewables and some other components, but not just solar installations. The intention is to have a very good and differentiated offer,” Romero stressed. Shell’s parent firm in the Netherlands previously set

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kind of product,” Nierras added. For Pablo Quimen Jr., 42, fresh and salted organic egg producer from Alangalang, Leyte, the brand built his confidence to sell the product and set a competitive price. “Wit h t he logo and appropriate label, it gives the product a more stylish and fresh look, thus attracting buyers’ attention. Having a brand retains its product price since buyers don’t bargain anymore,” shared Quimen, a former overseas worker. The activity is part of the Brand Equity Development Program, which aims to de velop ne w st rong home g row n Ph i l ippi ne brands in both local and foreign markets from the ranks of micro, small and medium enterprises. (With reports from Jeraldyn Bagasin and Vic Domingo Obaob OJTs/PNA)

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critical at this time. The need therefore to institute tighter security measures are calculated moves toward achieving a competitive and safe tourist destination anywhere in Mindanao. With vigor and dynamism, the tourism sector is being challenged to build greater flexibility and visibility such as the ability of hotels and tour operators, among others, to adapt internal security measures during

meetings, conferences and exhibitions, and others that could come anytime at the forefront of tourism activities at this time of the year. One f ine example is the ever growing number of Korean tourist arrivals in Nor t her n Mindanao particularly in Cagayan de Oro. The need therefore to tailor-fit marketing and outreach efforts according t o t h e i r n e e d s , i s on e clear measure that can b e leveraged, the same application for other foreign tourists like the Americans and Japanese visitors alike. Wi t h t h e o n s e t o f the ASEAN integration, Mindanao must be prepared for the growing number of arrivals of both foreign and domestic tourists and this is best addressed by partnering with the private sector in a corrupt–free, enabling environment. Accordingly, Mindanao must recognize that t h e r e g i o n’s s u s t a i n e d attractiveness as an emerging tourist destination must be driven by its people and the services it provide. In addition, the island’s tourism come-on must be anchored on the attitude and acceptance of its people --more than the fine beaches and sand bars, more than the water falls, rivers and mountains, more than its culture, historic or otherwise. Community involvement also plays an important role in building support system for travel and tourism efforts in Mindanao to flourish and eventually benefit the people in the localities. With terrorism worries cont inue to hound t he tourism industry, the island’s potentials as the country’s emerging tourist destination is not seen to pass the tests of time in earnest, not until terror attacks are silenced and put to eternal rest. Mindanao, its image a lre ady t ar nishe d by terrorism has to push hard to become safe, secured and globally-competitive, tourism-wise. Our take therefore is tourism, not terrorism. (ruffy44_ph2000@yahoo. com)

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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 JOAS J. BULALAJOS has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from ‘’ ’’ to ‘’ ’’ and correction of entry in sex from ‘’ FEMALE ‘’ to ‘’ MALE ‘’ or correction of entry in the date of birth from ‘’ ‘’ to ‘’ ‘’ in the certificate of live birth of JOAS JAMACA BULALAJOS at Initao, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are MIGUEL D. BULALAJOS and NORMA T. JAMACA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than December 29, 2017.

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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 JOAS J. BULALAJOS has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from ‘’BESTRA’’ to ‘’ZOSIMA’’ 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 BESTRA ACASO SEMORIO at Initao, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are EDUARDO S. SEMORIO and ALEJANDRA C. ACASO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than December 29, 2017. BWM: December 11 & 18, 2017

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major agricultural areas of Mindanao. The island’s rosy economic performance is propelled by industry and service sectors, he said. “If there has been a significant reduction in the area, it did not create much dent on the overall Mindanao output,” Montenegro said. He claimed that they see a resurgence of investors’ confidence partly due to how the government handled the security situation and contained the conflict in Marawi. Montenegro said they believe Mindanao is getting “back on track” as has again generated foreign and domestic investments following the end of the Marawi siege. He said the militar y p r e v e nt e d t h e “f e a r e d spillover effects in several other major urban centers of Mindanao.” “It helped also that martial law was in place in Mindanao to make sure mechanisms are activated to detect any possible threats emerging in some parts of Mindanao arising from the Marawi situation,” he added. Duterte declared a 60-day martial law on May 23 in response to the attack of the militants in Marawi. Congress approved his proposal to have it extended until December 31 this year. Montenegro added it is important that government implement a “more integrated and meaningful Marawi reconstruction and development,” to ensure the city’s recovery. “We look forward to seeing the kind of Marawi restored to that glory once reconstruction and development is completed and ensuring that Marawi and Lanao area is able to perform in major role economically in the greater context of Mindanao development in

the near future,” he said. In a press release on December 5, the Department of Finance said officials from the Asian Development Bank assured the Philippine government of its support to the quick recovery and reconstruction efforts in Marawi City through its $225,000 technical assistance and another $5 million from its Urban Resilience Fund. Besides the industry and service sectors, Montenegro added the construction sector will continue to be a major contributor to the growth of Mindanao, owing to a better power situation in the island. The agriculture sector is also expected to grow, on the back of a growing demand for commodities globally such as cacao, he said. “O ur ag r ic u ltura l performance in spite of challenges in global fronts had been able to demonstrate positive performance. Our agricultural exports continue to perform strongly in Mindanao,” he said. He s ai d Mi nd ana o’s growth mirrored the general performance of the Philippines for the first three quarters. As of third quarter of 2017, the Philippines posted 7.1 percent in gross domestic product, higher than the 6.7 percent recorded in the second quarter.

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from page 1 the Duterte administration. In an interview at the sidelines of partners’ forum on ARMM-RDP, Ampatuan said aggregate investments into the region also reached PHP17 billion from 2012 to 2017. “Investments continue to pour in despite the problem i n p e a c e and s e c u r it y. (This can be attributed to) the effort of national government, the continuing peace process. And other investors consider this as their social contribution in the area,” she said. ARMM Executive D i r e c t o r A t t y. L a i s a Masuhud-Alamia said more companies are investing in ARMM despite security concerns. “We continue to invite investors so that we can improve the lives of the people in the area,” she said. Alamia said the RDP is expanding economic opportunities in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries, saying agricultural products are “niche” of the region. NEDA Undersecretary for Regional Development Adoracion Navarro said “if we will be able to attract more investors in the region then definitely, we will be able to generate economic activities –business-related activities and even projects that will produce public goods and services. That will improve the GRDP of the region.” The development blueprint also targets to accelerate human capital de velopment; access of ARMM communities to basic services; ensure an open, transparent, accountable

and inclusive governance; and attain just and lasting peace, among others. Navar ro urge d lo ca l gove r n me nt pl aye rs to p a r t i c i p a t e i n R D P ’s implementation. “When they received the funding, then they must implement projects… NEDA is willing to help them in the localization (of the plan). It is something that we did for the other regions –the localization of the RDPs in Cordillera Administration Region, Ilocos Region up to the Caraga Region,” she added. (PNA)

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the city government, and other stakeholders have been working hard to put in place the availability of facilities and services to meet requirements for Muslim tourists. This move, he said, has been doubled or even tripled now that there is a direct route to Malaysia frequented by Muslim tourists. Connectivity to a destination is a major factor that will entice tourists to visit the place, he said. And Davao ha the sites of the sun and the beaches where most of these tourists, including the Muslims, can visit and enjoy. “We are making ourselves ready,” Alabado said. Alabado bared there are ongoing talks to further meet other requirements to draw more Muslim tourists to Davao. DOT 11 operations chief Zuhairah Abas said that Air Asia direct flight to KL has kept them working to establish Halal facilities. But the positive effect on this connectivity, she said is the increasing interests of Malaysian businessmen to invest on the food sector. “They want to come to invest in food not only on operating a restaurant but as a supplier of food that are already Halal certified,” she said. Except for the meat, these are foodstuffs not found here, she said. Abas said there are already initial talks between the Malaysian investors with the Davao City Investment and Promotion Center (DCIPC) on the prospects of investing here. She revealed that a Filipino company also wants to invest in Halal slaughterhouse in Biao, Tugbok, Calinan district. The Davao City Halal Council, she said has ongoing discussions with the service sector on how to improve establishments become Halalcompliant. “The business owners in Davao are excited and showed a positive response to our campaign in making the city as a potential Halal hub,” she said, citing one establishment plan of converting to a Muslim restaurant. There are also talks with hotels to put a sign inside the room that will spot which direction is facing the Black Stone for Muslims to pray.

Abas said local government units and the Ulamas are also working together to beautify their mosques and the surrounding as these are areas that Muslim tourists would visit, she said. Abas is positive on the increase of Muslim travelers with the opening of KL direct route. She said AirAsia has a lot of connectivity to the Middle East. “Muslims travel to places because it is part of their belief to worship and praise the creation of Allah through nature and Davao has a lot of natural wonders that they haven’t experience yet,” she said. “We need to complement what the airline company has offered by showcasing our destinations to sustain the direct route as this is important in improving our tourists arrivals,” she said. She said Air Asia’s maiden flight from KL to Davao on December 21 is fully booked as well as its return flight on the same day. The frequency of the flight is four times weekly on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. (Digna D. Banzon/PNA)

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threat not just on him whose livelihood depends on it but the island’s delicate ecosystems. He lives in the world renown village of Catangnan, where Cloud Nine, the surfing capital of the country is located. Alciso also known as “Dayong” is one of the few land crab hunters in the town locally known as “kayabang”. Since he was 9 years old he began to hunt this edible land crabs in the dense trees in Catangnan and as a source of livelihood. Alciso said they are four ways to capture this terrestrial creature---one is the use of a bamboo tube trap. This kind of trap is inserted into the mouths of occupied burrows where crabs are caught alive and unharmed as they emerge for nocturnal foraging. The second way of seizing the crab is the “tambak” trap. With hole dig into the land about a knee-deep and approximately 3-5 meters in circumferential. Dump of stones of about a size of a head of a person will put into dig then Alciso will break a coconut and put on top of the dump stones which serves as a bait and covered it with coconut fronds. Land crabs creep to get a piece of flesh of the coconut right unto dig and once inside they could not escape anymore. This kind of trap could yield as many as 10 or more land crabs in a “tambak” trap. The third way to get this creature is to use a torch now replaced with flashlights and snatch them with the use of bare hands when they forage at night time few days before and after full moon. The last but not the least, is to digged out the burrow where land crab hides. But Alciso prepares the tambak trap because it’s a time-saving and efficient way of hunting the crab. With an

hour spent to the forest, he gets home with kayabang fallen into his traps. He sales his yield to the town at 20 pesos for three kayabang. “When I was teenager, one tambak trap can get as 50 land crabs or more,” Alciso said in Siargaonon but now it’s hard to get that much number,” he said adding the landscape of the town has tremendously changed due to the influx of tourists. “Kita mo na pawa naman god koman. Gikan sa lungsod pasingod diri sa Catangnan arang na na bayay sanan arang nan a resorts tapos nagkahamok pa gajod dili pareha sauna kahoy sanan mga tanom ra,” he lamented. (It’s obvious that the town has changed so fast, from the town center to Catangnan there’s alot of houses and resorts being built and continue building unlike before that’s virtually full of trees and vegetation.) At one f i ne Sund ay morning, this writer went with Alciso along his son, Velman, and his 9-year-old nephew Geward to his setup traps in the dense trees, more than a kilometer away from his house. With only machete and an empty bucket he brought with, Alciso began seizing the land crabs in the trap with just his bare hands.

“It’s inevitable that you get bitten with its claws but I used to it,” he said with a smile. “One of the techniques is get them as fastest as you can because if you slowly catch them you’ll get hurt,” Alciso shares. With a half a bucket yield, he earns at least 350-400 pesos. “With the dramatic decline of numbers of land crabs for recent years and growing populations my yield will always sale like hotcakes in town,” adding he even yet got the crabs, clients had made reservations. He said locals mostly like to eat the kayabang because it comes from the wild and its way cheaper. In a span of week, Alciso will go to his traps for three times. Alciso recalls the days when he used to get a sack full of crabs. “That’s was in 70’s until early 2000’s,” he said. Though he will always increase his yield on wet months but the same could not match his catch on regular days back in the old days. Alciso attributes the fast decline of populations of land crabs due to land development which converted to infrastructures mostly for tourism and the unsustainable practice of harvesting.

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THE SPOUSES FELICISIMO B. LADERA„ JR. AND RIZA R. ELLOREN-LADERA, Petitioners, x---------------------------/ ORDER (on the Second Amended Petition) On November 21, 2017, the Court admitted petitioners SPOUSES FELICISIMO BELTRAN LADERA, JR. & RIZA R. ELLOREN-LADERA’s SECOND AMENDED JOINT PETITION FOR ADOPTION WITH CHANGE OF NAME to adopt minor JOSEPH SUICO, and if the petition is granted, to change his name from JOSEPH SUICO to FEL JOSEPH LADERA. Since the Second Amended Joint Petition for Adoption With Change of Name and its attachments are substantially sufficient in form and substance, the petition shall be heard on February 1, 2018 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, at Regional Trial Court — Branch 26, Medina, Misamis Oriental. At petitioner’s expense, let a copy of this Order (on the Second Amended Petition) be published before the date of hearing at ‘east once a week for 3 successive weeks in CAGAYAN DE ORO TIMES, a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Misamis Oriental. The Court Social Worker Ms, AIDELIZA JUSON LUMBATAN is hereby ordered to prepare and submit the Child Study Report and Home Study Report before the hearing date. Upon receipt of this Order, the petitioners &,/or their counsel should immediately coordinate with the Court Social Worker for the preparation of the reports. Further, Court Social Worker Ms. AIDELIZA JUSON LUMBATAN is directed to conduct counseling session/s with Spouses FELICISIMO BELTRAN LADERA, JR. & RIZA R. ELLOREN-LADERA on the matter of adoption of JOSEPH SUICO, and submit her report before the hearing date. Let a copy of this Order be furnished to the Solicitor General, the Provincial Prosecutor - Province of Misamis Oriental, the Department of Social Welfare & Development -Field Office No. 10, through its Regional Director, and Spouses Felicisimo B. Ladera, Jr. & Riza E. Ladera. So ordered. DONE in Chambers on November 21, 2017 at Medina, Misamis Oriental. (SGD.) JUDY A. SIA-GALVEZ Pairing Judge MLCE Exempt #V-789 10/27/15 BWM: Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2017

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CDO filmmaker shines in Zambo peace fest By MARK FRANCISCO

AN indie filmmaker from Cagayan de Oro garnered the Golden Feather in the recently held Festival de Cine Paz Mindanao which was held from November 30 to December 3. Joe Bacus’ The End of War snatched jurists’ hearts due to the intensity of the story about the armed conflict between the Philippine military and Moro rebel forces that was set a decade ago. Starring Rustie Quintana and Haidie Sangkad, the 17-minute-long The End of War is a story of a family in Maguindanao caught in the crossfire of a war they never wanted to be a part of. Festival de Cine Paz Mindanao showcased the different stories and

faces of peace. It aimed to support and strengthen the vision of sustaining the journey for peace, exploring its different dimensions, expressions and forms through the cinematic medium. The festival was incorporated in the 20th annual observance of the Mindanao Week of Peace. The festival aimed to discuss peace in an interactive way which allows people to converse and share their ideas and thoughts about peace in Mindanao after years of peace dialogues and peace efforts. It is a thematic festival. The film entries were about peace. However, the filmmakers had the liberty to interpret peace in their own visual terms.

Scene from End of War.