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OFW assistance BUTUAN City -- In support to the initiative of the provincial government of Surigao del Norte to bring public service closer to its constituents, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Regional Welfare Office Caraga afforded its programs and services to Surigaonon member OFWs and their dependents during the recently concluded celebration of the province’s People’s Day. Highlights of the said activity included the ceremonial turn-over and distribution of projects and assistance to the beneficiaries of various government agencies including OWWA. Regional director Samuel Madrid of OWWA Caraga together with governor Sol Matugas, vice governor Arturo Carlos Egay Jr., first district representative Francisco Matugas, PESO provincial manager Emil Pantejo of Surigao del Norte Public Employment Service Office and other local government officials led the awarding of financial assistance to the five beneficiaries of OFW Dependent Scholarship Program, three OFW availees of livelihood starter kits under “Balik Pinas Balik Hanapbuhay Program” and two recipients of Educational and Livelihood Assistance Program (ELAP).

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P-Noy expected to sign bill modernizing Customs procedures

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By MARK FRANCISCO, Staff Writer

he Bureau of Customs is expecting President Aquino to sign into law the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act next week that would make the country’s procedures at par with global best practices.

Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina on Wednesday said that it is high time for the law to come into fruition.

The bill sailed through Congress for almost eight years, surpassing the reig n of four Customs

commissioners, including Lina, who visited northern Mindanao’s three major ports, said..

The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act would put the country’s custom procedures globally

competitive. Specifically, it would make the Philippines abide by Revised Kyoto C onvention, which was adopted unanimously by the World Customs Organization in 2006.

Adopting digitalization to fast track trade facilitation, the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act would compel the BOC to adapt modern electronic processing systems to make transactions faster, more effective, more convenient and less prone to corruption. customs/PAGE 11 CONFERMENT. Sultan Amenodin Guro (right) of Lanao confers upon Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina (center) as Datu Manggumpia sa Pilimpinas while wife Sylia (left), who is conferred as Bai Labi Manggumpia sa Pilimpinas a few moments later, looks on. photo by

Feeding program BUTUAN City -- The provincial government of Agusan del Norte continued its supplementary feeding program for day care enrollees in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga Field Office.

Provincial Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba was authorized by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Agusan del Norte to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with DSWD and the municipalities of Jabonga, Magallanes and Kitcharao for the implementation of the supplementary feeding program.

The DSWD has been implementing the said program in line with the Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) program of the national government by providing food, in addition to the regular meals, to currently enrolled day care children nationwide in the form of hot meals, as recommended by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI).

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Selling of fuel in retail form illegal: DTI VENDORS who continue to sell liquid petroleum products in unsafe containers can be held liable under the law, warned Provincial Director Diosdado Cadena Jr. of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Cadena confirmed that the sale of liquid petroleum

products in soda bottles, plastic containers, jugs, and other similar portable containers is considered illegal under Department of Energy (DOE) Department Circular No. 2003-11-010.

Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. asked Cadena to shed light on the issue

after some gasoline station owners sought his help earlier this month complaining that their sales and operations were already affected.

“Their business is threatened since drivers will prefer those in soda bottles because these are fuel/PAGE 11

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DTI cautions anew against refilling butane canisters with LPG ILIGAN City -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has once again cautioned consumers in refilling butane canisters with liquefied petroleum gas or LPG. The warning is issued amidst the proliferation of LPG being contained

in canisters or cartridges and being sold in the local market and even in sari-sari stores. These LPG-refilled canisters are usually bought by consumers for household use.

LPG, chemically, is a mixture of two flammable gases – 60% propane and

40% butane. Since this poses imminent danger to life and property, LPG must be securely contained and safely stored.

In a c c ord anc e w it h Philippine National Standard (PNS) 03-1:2000, only welded steel cylinders with a water capacity of one liter to 150 liters are permitted for storage and transport of liquefied petroleum gas. These steel cylinders, aside from being sturdier, have pressure relief valve. In contrast, canisters

have lightweight and thinner metal body in which joints are just being soldered, and without pressure relief valve.

Pursuant to Department Circ u l ar No. 2014-010001 of the Department of Energy (DOE), no person shall engage in LPG industry activity without securing first a Standards Compliance Certificate or SCC. The DOE Circular prohibits the sale of LPG on single-trip (non-refillable) containers and canisters which have

been previously filled with butane. It also emphasized that selling of LPG in inappropriate containers is prohibited and constitutes illegal trading.

Refillers, marketers, dealers, and retailers found to have violated PNS 03-1:2000, DOE DC 2014-01-0001, and RA 7394 or the Consumer Act of the Philippines shall be administratively charged and a monetary fine shall be imposed up to three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00). As stipulated in

the said Department Circular, engaging in LPG industry activity without a valid SCC shall be penalized with a fine of P60,000.00.

“I am urging the consuming public and LPG users to refrain from utilizing LPG-refilled canisters for household use and avoid risking your property and life to destruction,” warns DTI– Lanao del Norte Provincial Director Ruel B. Paclipan.

(Angelo A.Devero/DTI LDN/ PIA-10 LDN)

DAVAO City -- A Philippine Eagle was shot and wounded in Barangay Tambobong in Baguio District, Davao City last Sunday (Feb. 21).

It was ident if ie d as Matatag, the eagle which

underwent rehabilitation at the Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) in Davao City and released to the wild in December 2014.

The suspects Tiburcio Aparecio and his younger

brother Rolando Aparecio surrendered to the police.

They are currently detained at the Baguio Police Precinct.

The brothers will be held liable for violation of Administrative Order 235

series of 1970 which prohibits the wounding, taking, selling/ exporting, processing and killing of the Philippine Eagle and Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Resources eagle/PAGE 11

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Voters, Count the “Strategy Playbook” and Why You Can Trust the Candidates In the presidential elections, I foresee that election spending or hypes cannot anymore determine the “man” or “woman”.

Netizens are b ecoming smarter. It is not about how a candidate can craft his speech with hyperboles and understatements: do not pay for an expensive speech writer to say what you cannot craft with your old clichés. It is not a contest of giving little grease money to the ignorant just to vote for you: do not cry foul if the recipients will start using common sense.

It is not a “soap opera” on TV: well, people know you more off-screen.

Un d e n i a b l y, t h e presidential race is a battle of “strategy playbook.” Tell us what you will do to lead us to the upward trek and how. Whether or not you can deliver is a matter of values and track record and we are pondering on what they are to know for sure.

Can we trust you?

Among all candidates, I f i n d m ay or R o d r i g o D ute r te’s pl at for m t he most strategic. After the presidential debates, we are more convinced that his anti-crime-drugs-corruption will do well in a country where they are almost as common as a beverage because of failing systems and leadership. We can see

the triumph of his cause in his persona.

About how to solve the Mindanao crises: Duterte’s federalism is t he most saleable idea, especially among constituents who are tired of giving millions of revenues to the central government in return for a penny. This dramatic change of governance is far better than the Bangsamoro Basic Law, which is just a rehash of failed attempts that lack the proper conditions for peace to take place. In addition, the change of form will encompass the economic, political and social solutions to insurmountable problems not only in Mindanao. With close scrutiny, a systemwide change is the surest way to win our decades-old battles in lieu of reliance on piecemeal approaches that will be wasted as they are subsumed to our failing system of governance. Critics say that it is difficult to federalize the government because congressmen may not allow and there will be an impasse; but there are constitutional remedies such as holding a referendum.

Other candidates can give their platforms, but be careful.

To hit the big time, some can employ expensive PR men to communicate a candidate’s message—no

matter how ostensibly.

Two candidates make us anxious. Vice President Jejomar Binay, when asked during the presidential debate about his acquired properties, answered that he worked as a lawyer while his wife served as a medical doctor; he also claimed his parents bought some of them, too. But we are not Parkinsoned to recall his claim before that he came from a poor family and rose up to that level. Though he can speak well during the deliberation and spends much for TV ads, trust of the listeners is paramount.

On the other hand, DILG secretary Mar Roxas is more of a “businessman” using market positioning strategy than a public servant with a heart: no amount of rhetoric could effectively erase our memory of his statement during Yolanda crisis, “You are a Romualdez while he is an Aquino.” No matter how one could justify why millions of aid was delayed or failed to arrive during that calamity, that statement gives a more powerful explanation and deafens us of other grandiose speeches.

How about the case of Manny Pacquiao? He just made a rash statement that compares people involving with same-sex acts to animals during an interview. After

lucell larawan that, he apologized; he said he was wrong, but will not change his belief in what the Bible says about the issue.

The LGBT groups cannot yet forgive that statement, but he is still the national champion in the hearts and minds of Filipinos.

Pacquiao will be an asset to the senate if elected. Though some critics emphasize that he can only be a good pastor of a church, his coming to the national leadership gives a rare breed to the leadership: he can become a symbol of moral and spiritual courage amid a culture of putting up fronts for worldly profit.

Although Pacquiao failed to show up in many sessions in congress, he made a powerful legislation, albeit unwritten: that Filipinos should stop belittling themselves and be real champions. No wonder why he did not tail in the survey.

Cory officials accused of profitting from EDSA 1986

Agree with your critics Think a minute…Do you usually agree with people when they criticize you?

Probably not. But just for fun, try it sometime. Agree with the criticism that people might give you. At first, it won’t feel natural or fun because when people criticize us, our natural reaction is just the opposite.

We feel hurt like we’re being attacked. So as our blood pressure shoots up, we fire back our own criticism of that person like a counter-attack.

But think of all the time and energy we waste reacting with anger to criticism.

A famous, successful person says: “I’ve learned to take criticism seriously, but not personally.” You see, friend, it just might be true—at least part of it. I don’t know about you, but I’ve got lots of room for improvement.

So let’s take all the help we can get, even if it hurts a little, because the truth hurts sometimes. And if part of that criticism of us is simply not true or fair, then just take the part that is true and do something about it. Let it change you and make you a better person. Make it work for you to your advantage. As they say, “Spit out the bones and keep the meat.” It will make you stronger in your character. So we need just to

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A Minute

Jhan Tiafau Hurst chew on that criticism of us and think about it for awhile.

God created us to have the character of Jesus Christ.

One of the main reasons He became a human being was to show us the kind of nature and person He designed us to be. And all it takes is one look at Jesus to know we’ve got a long way to go to become that kind of person! So let’s learn all we can and take all the help we can get—even from our critics. The truth may hurt, but it also can set us free from our wrong attitudes, motives, and behavior. That’s the only way we can start becoming all we were made to be. Why not ask Jesus Christ to forgive for your wrong way of living?

Then ask Him to help you start making the changes you need to make in your character and life. Just Think a Minute…

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Do not those who plot evil go astray?” (Proverbs 14:22, the Holy Bible).

-ooo CORY ALLIES A C C U S E D O F PROFITTING FROM EDSA 1986: Who benefitted most from the so-called EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986? This article, posted sometime ago in https:// g roups.ya ho o.com/…/ Sotto_E…/conversations/ topics/269, holds the view that officials closely allied with then President Corazon C. Aquino profitted handsomely, in millions of dollars yet, through questionable machinations. Read some parts of it here: “The very first big scam after the EDSA revolution was committed quite early : two short months after. That was a blessed, euphoric time when none of its children could do any wrong. The brilliance of the revolution’s halo served as a perfect cover for the loss of innocence that was to begin in March and to culminate in April of 1986.

“The fact that it took time for it to blow into a major scandal, which the Senate has considered s e r i ou s e n ou g h for it s Blue Ribbon Committee

to invest igate to d ay, is part of the post-EDSA folk superstition which made Pure Evil synonymous with the Marcos regime and Pure Good with the Cory government.

-ooo SCANDAL OVER RP PROPE RT Y I N U S : “It is inconceivable, in this belief-system, for Cory’s men to commit any wrong. This is why the PCGG, under its charter as embodied in Executive Order Nos. 1 and 2, can only investigate Marcos relatives and cronies. “ This is why it took t i m e for t h e n at i on to even start allowing for the possibility of irregularity -- and possible criminal disadvantage and damage to the government -- in the sale of the property on 212 Stockton Street, on the world-famous Union Square in San Francisco, California. “ T h i s p r o p e r t y, known for 25 years since 1 9 4 7 as t he Ph i l ippi ne Airlines Building inSan Francisco, was owned by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) at t he time it was s old by officials of theAquino government, then newly installed by People Power. The sale was done hastily, secretly, and in

contravention of sound business practice and of government laws, r ules and regulations.

-ooo “THEN EDSA HAPPENED…”: “ It was s o l d i n a m an n e r t h at ensured a low price, and t o t h e w r o n g p a r t y, a buyer who had no motive to pay a high price for ever ything -- including the rare permits -- that came with the property.

The property is universally considered one of the prime locations in the U.S. and even in the world.

“It is in a cor ner of the upscale shopping and commercial area inSan Francis co… PAL (Philippine Air Lines) had always been a lessee of this building. In 1982, the owner put the building in t he market for s a le.

Not wishing to lose the incomparable advantage of having PAL’sticket office in this location, the GSIS --PAL’s company owner -- b oug ht t he prop er ty in August 1982 at a price below its appraised value, as determined by an independent, professional, third-party appraiser in San Francisco...

“Then EDSA happened.

The incoming of f ici a ls of the new government looked at the site from way

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Atty. Batas Mauricio across the Pacific Ocean…

These new officials (names omitte d) preside d over what turned out to be a rush-rush, hush-hush sale of one of the best property lo c at ions in t he world.

Everything they did had the effect of devaluing its worth and depressing its price…” We will try to get the side of those named here next!

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Vista Land increases stake in Starmalls

VISTA LAND & Lifescapes, Inc. (Vista Land) has acquired the shares tendered by the minority shareholders of Starmalls, Inc., marking the completion of the merger of billionaire Manuel B. Villar, Jr.’s residential and commercial businesses.

Vista Land bought the 6.97 million tendered shares of Starmalls by way of a block sale through the facilities of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the latter said in a disclosure on Wednesday.

Likewise, Villar-led Fine Properties, Inc. transferred 2.12 million listed Vista Land shares to the respective tendering shareholders who availed of the reinvestment option. In accordance with the terms of the deal, the same number of new Vista Land shares were issued to Fine Properties.

Also, Vista Land acquired 743.29 million Starmall shares owned by Fine Properties, which were previously subject stake/PAGE 11

Philex Mining profit rises in 2015

PHILEX MINING Corp. on Wednesday said its net income climbed a tenth last year, as it implemented cost reduction programs to reduce the impact of the continued slump in metal prices.

In a statement, Philex Mining said its profit rose 10% to P776 million in 2015 from P703 million recorded in the previous year.

Excluding nonrecurring items, the firm’s core income dropped 19.34% to P905 million from P1.12 billion a year ago.

Its net income attributable to equity holders of the parent company declined by 11%

to P896 million at the end of 2015, from P1.006 billion in 2014.

To t a l c o n s o l i d a t e d revenues fell 14% to P9.36 billion last year, with its metals business seeing a more than P1.3-billion drop in revenues to P8.35 billion in 2015, as average gold and copper prices decreased by 10% and 20%, on average, respectively from the previous year.

The company’s energy and hydrocarbon business also felt the pain from lower output from Galoc Phase II project and the continued philex/PAGE 11

INDUSTRY-ACADEME PARTNERSHIP: Power producer STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI) and De La Salle University enters into a Research and Development (R&D) Collaboration. An industry study will be conducted to look further into alternative beneficial applications of power-generation by-products. SPI President and CEO Dr. Bodo Goerlich (seated 2nd from left) and DLSU President Br. Raymundo B. Suplido, FSC (seated 3rd from left) led the MOA signing held recently at the DLSU campus in Manila.

DLSU, Steag ink partnership on R&D

DE L a Salle University (DLSU) and energy-firm STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI) are collaborating on Research and Development (R&D) aimed at scaling-up the use of power generation by - pro du c t s an d of fe r alternatives to the growing challenges in the country’s construction industry.

The R&D partnership will explore, among others, appropriate applications of coal combustion by-products to further optimize the

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“It is our desire to look f ur t her into t he ot her product applications apart from existing current use in the cement industry in order to bring further more social, environmental and economic benefits to our local communities” says SPI President and CEO Dr. Bodo Goerlich.

At present, the coal-

combustion by product of SPI’s 210 MW (net) coal-fired power plant in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental is mostly used up as raw material in the cement industr y.

Aside from that, SPI’s host municipality is also using them as replacement material in producing bricks and hollow-blocks through the LGU-initiated Villanueva Fire Bricks Making Project.

“I believe that the reuse of this by-pro duct has significantly reduced energy

costs associated with mining virgin materials from the earth and thereby cut back on greenhouse gas emissions” Dr. Goerlich explained.

“Using this by product to replace conventional materials not only conserves natural resources, but also improves t he st rengt h, durability and quality of construction materials” Dr. Goerlich added.

For h is p ar t , DL SU President Br. Raymundo ink/PAGE 11

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e-Education stalwarts visit 2 Oro high schools

By MARK FRANCISCO

OFFICIALS from e-Education Project of Japan and their main benefactor UNIQLO visited two public high schools in Cagayan de Oro City which are recipients of their audiovisual materials to engage with the students and evaluate the success of their program.

I n a n i n t e r v i e w, e-Education Project regional director Yusuke Yoshikawa said both he and UNIQLO chief executive officer Katsumi Kubota were extremely happy that the audiovisual materials that they have produced in two years has already produced excellent students from the seventh through the tenth grades.

Bulua National High School open high school program coordinator Anelyn Labadan is also happy to report before the Manilabased Japanese visitors as well as City Schools Division ADM-OHSP coordinator Romeo Aclo that all the tenth grade enrollees of their open high school program are eligible to enter senior high school starting this June.

“Most of these students

are working on the side. Some are single parents, others are previous dropouts. All of them are given the second chance to graduate high school. Thanks to the efforts of e-Education and UNIQLO, the dreams of these students are realized,” Aclo said.

The Japanese guests from e-Education and UNIQLO also took time to visit Thursday afternoon Macabalan National High School, another pilot area of the e-Education Project audio-visual learning materials.

The audio-visual materials mainly cover mathematics for eighth graders but Aclo

reported that the program will soon expand to other subjects across all levels of junior high school.

There are a total of 273 open high school students in Bulua National High School who have taken advantage of the audio-visual materials propagated by e-Education.

“Nalipay kaayo ko nga naa

ang e-Education nag-assist namo, it has enhanced our learning well,” beamed Mary Igot, a tenth grade enrollee in the program.

Production of the audio-visual materials is being mainly bankrolled

by UNIQLO, a Manilabased apparel company that specializes in tops, bottoms

and loungewear.

The audio-visual materials production is the corporate social responsibility arm of UNIQLO, which has partnered with e-Education in the Philippines for the past two years.

The e-Education Project also maintains presence in six other countries.

Tenth graders of the open high school program of Bulua National High School are all smiles as they pose with their benefactors from e-Education as represented by regional director Yusuke Yoshikawa (fifth from left, standing) and UNIQLO chief executive officer Katsumi Kubota (second from left). Representing the City Schools Division of Cagayan de Oro is ADM-OHSP coordinator Romeo Aclo (fourth from left). photo by mark francisco, mindanao daily news lifestyle editor

How Important to Have a Proper Classroom?

By CONNIE J. AMEJANA MT-I Maralag Elementary School Maralag Dumingag Zamboanga del Sur

What is classroom? It is the place where student’s learnings and teacher’s job happens. It is the place where teachers input information to the student to enable to gain knowledge. But, how important for students and teachers to have a proper classroom?

There are many advantages for students and teachers to have a proper classroom.

If the schools can provide proper classrooms, it will be then an easy way for the students to learn and for the teachers to teach. What

are the advantages of having a proper classroom? One, students and teachers will feel more comfortable. Classroom should be maintained, clean, arranged and set – up poperly.

C l assro oms shou ld have proper tables, chairs, and even ventilation for the students and teachers comfort. Second, students will be excite to go to school. It is because, students know that they have a good place to stay for the whole span of time for schooling.

Students will not get irritated because there classroom is not in a mess. Thirdly, students

and teachers will have an easy way of interaction. Students and teachers will not have any burden already in times of classes, because they don’t need to do any maintainance for their classroom, for it is in a proper set up already.

If students and teachers don’t have a proper classroom, all of the above advantages mentioned will be turned into its opposite outcomes. So, every schools should provide proper classroom to have a better way of learnings for students and better way to teach for the teachers.

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NISSAN’S SELF-PARKING TECHNOLOGY TAKES THE CENTER SEAT The Japanese carmaker Nissan recently unveiled its “Intelligent Parking Chair”, an offshoot of its self-parking technology derived from its cars experimenting with automatic steering.

Using modified Okamura chairs, these office seats automatically orient themselves and return to their assigned desks neatly, triggered only by a clap of the hands.

These chairs are shown turning 360 degrees, and are tracked with the help of cameras placed in the room’s ceiling, generating a birds’ eye view on a computer that wirelessly

transmits the chair’s position and its route to its destination.

While it is a novel demonstration of its self-parking technology, Nissan, as the leader in autonomous driving

technology, has already implemented this system in its X-Trail hybrid model and other Nissan vehicles – a step closer to delivering a fully autonomous driving experience.

The All-New Honda Civic soon to debut in the Philippines

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onda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) sets itself for the upcoming launch of the muchanticipated 10th generation Civic.

The All-New Civic carries forward innovations to deliver powerful driving performance and advanced technologies that complement its all new premium sporty design.

The All-New Civic boasts an aerodynamic styling with its low and wide stance, shortened front overhang, sharply defined character lines, and aggressive new face. The premium sporty exterior of the All-New Civic is further amplified

by its Signature LED Headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights, and LED Tail Lamps.

Under the hood, the All-New Civic is powered by either a 1.8-liter engine or Honda’s firstever turbocharged engine that produces a power output of 172 ps and 220 Nm of torque for high cruise efficiency and robust performance.

New to the 10th generation Civic is the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) developed under Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology, which delivers a powerful driving performance and a fun-to-drive experience in

different driving situations.

To represent a true essence of the Civic’s sporty heritage, the AllNew Civic is the second vehicle among HCPI’s line up to be integrated with the Road Sailing (RS) design, Honda’s sporty grade designed to embody Honda’s aggressive approach on unique exterior styling.

With these key developments and innovation, the All-New Civic has earned its prestige by garnering the “2016 North American Car of the Year” and “2016 Canadian Car of the Year” awards for its new aggressive styling, excellent

driving performance, and advanced technology and safety features that truly add value that characterizes the All-New Civic.

The All-New Civic has also been recognized as the

“Overall Best Buy of the Year” by experts at Kelley Blue Book for delivering great value, and an allnew customer experience and ownership, and as “Autoguide.com 2016 Car of the

Year” for its upscale styling, and powerful turbocharged engine. All authorized Honda dealerships nationwide are now accepting reservations for the All-New Civic.

Premium ‘Pantra’ – Honda TMX Supremo Pantra is the shortened version of the Filipino colloquial term “pantraysikel” (for tricycle use).

It refers to motorcycles that are commonly utilized commercially, like in food deliveries, courier services or in public transport.

The TMX Supremo is powered by a 150 cc, single cylinder four stroke engine which produces 7.85 kw @ 7000 rpm and 11.58 nm @ 5000 rpm. It may not seem much on paper but when used solo as a city commuter, the TMX Supremo has more than enough grunt to keep up with the flow of traffic. Unlike most competitors in its class, the Supremo is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission. The extra gear allows the rider to cruise comfortably at higher speeds and it also helps in fuel consumption.

The tank has a capacity of 10.3 liters so you’ll get a good amount of distance between fill-ups.

The TMX Supremo handles lighter than what its 129-kilogram curb weight would suggest. The grips are raised to allow a relaxed, upright riding posture and the flat benchtype saddle lets you slide into a suitable position relative to the pegs. As with most utility vehicles, suspension on Business Models are known to be stiff because they designed to carry heavy loads. Hence, I was expecting a jarring ride at best.

Surprisingly, the Supremo took on road imperfections quite well.

As a bonus, you also get metal tube casing on both front and rear shocks for that clean, elegant look. It also keeps them free of dust and grime that contribute to premature wear. Add tall 18-inch wheels to the good suspension set up you get a relatively plush ride.

The frame has a provision for an additional pair of shock absorbers

in the rear in case you are planning on using the Supremo for some serious cargo hauling.

The Supremo is easy to ride even in heavy traffic as the clutch pull is light and the gearbox is smooth and precise. The convenient N-1-2-3-4-5 shift pattern coupled with the see-saw type shift lever keeps your left shoe free of scuff marks. Another thing that take getting used to are the conventional front and rear drum brakes. While they offer adequate stopping power, you need to apply them a tad earlier.

At a price tag of P 69,900 you get an analog speedometer with odometer and trip meter plus a tachometer with digital gear indicator. You also have an electric starter as standard and a magnetic keyhole shutter.

To know more about the TMX Supremo, you may visit www. hondaph.com

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thu-fri|February 25-26, 2016 Contract (ABC) to payment under contract for Maintenance of Provincial Roads and Bridges at Baungon Area CY 2016, Baungon, Bukidnon. Source of Fund - General Fund. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. Project duration is Until December 10, 2016.

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON Malaybalay City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR Bids and Awards Committee INVITATION TO BJD 2016-013A February 10, 2016 1. The Provincial Government of Bukidnon, through its General Fund intends to apply the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fifteen and 55/100 Pesos only (P2, 589,515.55) being the approved budget tor the contract (ABCj, to payments under the contract for the Procurement of Supplies (Housekeeping. Office, Computer and Electrical) for Various Hospitals and Offices of the Provincial Government of Bukidnon.

2. Bidders should have completed, within three (3) year from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instruction to Bidders (ITB).

3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”.

Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from BAC Secretariat, Provincial Capitol, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from February 10, 2016 - March 1, 2016.

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee in the amount of P 25,000.00.

It may be downloaded from the website of the Procuring entity (www bukidnon.gov.ph), provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The Provincial Government of Bukidnon will hold a Pre-bid Conference on February 18, 2016, 9:30 a.m. at BAC Conference Room, Provincial Capitol, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, which shall be open to all interested parties.

7a. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before March 1, 2016, 9:30 a.m. at BAC Conference Room, Provincial Capitol, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

7b. Bids will be opened on March 1, 2016, 10:00 a.m. in the presence of the bidder’s representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

7c. Other schedule of activities are as follows: Evaluation of Bids - March 3. 2016 at 10:00 a.m. and Post-qualification Evaluation - March 8, 2016.

8. The Provincial Government of Bukidnon reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

9. For further information, please refer to: Engr. Charito G. Yulo Engr. Jose Paster P. dela Cerna, III Head BAC Secretariat BAC Secretariat/Section Head (Civil Works) Provincial Capitol, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Provincial Capitol, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Fax No.: 088-813 2141 Fax No.: 088-813 2141 Tel. No.: 088-221-3114 Tel. No.: 088-221-3114

(Sgd.) ATTY. NESTOR E. CAJES, JR.

Provincial Administrator

Chairmen, Bids and Awards Committee Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON Maiaybalay City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR Bids and Awards Committee 2. The Provincial Government of Bukidnon now invites bids for the said projects. Delivery of the goods is required (Various Hospitals and Offices for Provincial Government of Bukidnon). Bidders should have completed, within 2 years from date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the bidding documents, particularly in Section II. Instruction to Bidders.

3. (a) Bidding will be conducted through an open competitive bidding the said procedure using a non-discretionary "pass/fail” criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the "Government Procurement Reform Act". (b) Bidding is open to all interested bidders, whether local or foreign, subject to the conditions for eligibility provided in the IRR of RA 9184.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the Provincial Government of Bukidnon and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from February 10, 2016 - March 3, 2016.

5. The Provincial Government of Bukidnon will hold a pre-bidding conference on February 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

BAC Conference Room, BAC Secretariat Office.

6. A complete set of Bidding Document may be purchased by interested Bidders from the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee in the amount stated above. It may be downloaded from the website of the procurement entity (www.bukidnon.gov.ph) provided that the Bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

7. (a) Bids must be delivered to the BAC Secretariat Office, Capitol Compound, Malaybalay City on or before 9:30 a.m. March 3, 2016. All bids must be accompanied by a bid Security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18

(b) Bid Opening shall be on March 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., BAC Conference Room, BAC Secretariat Office, Capitol Compound, Malaybalay City. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders' representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

(c) Other Schedule of Activities involved are as fc :cws Evaluation of Bids- March 6, 2016 at 10:00 a m,, and Post Qualification Evaluation-March 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

8. The Provincial Government of Bukidnon reserves the right to reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

9. For further information, please refer to: Engr. Charito G. Yulo and Engr. Jose Pastor P. dela Cerna, III BAC Office, Capitol Compound, Malaybalay City or call telephone #: 088-813-5564 or 088-813 2141 (Sgd.) ATTY. NESTOR E. CAJES, JR.

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Chairmen, Bids and Awards Committee Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON Maiaybalay City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR Bids and Awards Committee INVITATION TO BID ITB NO. CW - 2016-023A February 10, 2016 1. The Provincial Government of Bukidnon intends to apply the sum of Twelve Million Six Hundred Seventy Four Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Two Pesos (P 12,674,772.00) being the Approved Budget for the

INVITATION TO BID ITB NO. CW - 2016-025A February 10, 2016 1. The Provincial Government of Bukidnon intends to apply the sum of Five Million Seven Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred One Pesos and 16/100 (P 5,709,601.16) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payment under contract for Maintenance of Provincial Roads and Bridges at Maramag Area CY 2016, Maramag, Bukidnon. Source of Fund - General Fund. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. Project duration is Until December 10, 2016.

2. Bidders should have completed within three (3) year from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instruction to Bidders (ITB).

3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA 9184), otherwise known as the "Government Procurement Reform Act".

Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from BAC Secretariat. Provincial Capitol, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from February 10, 2016 - March 1t 2016.

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee in the amount of P10,000.00.

It may be downloaded from the website of the Procuring entity (www.bukidnon.gov.ph), provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The Provincial Government of Bukidnon will hold a Pre-bid Conference on February 18, 2016, 9 :30 a.m. at BAC Conference Room, Provincial Capitol, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, which shall be open to all interested parties.

7a. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before March 1, 2016, 9:30 a.m. at BAC Conference Room, Provincial Capitol, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

7b. Bids will be opened on March 1, 2016, 10:00 a.m. in the presence of the bidder’s representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

7c. Other schedule of activities are as follows: Evaluation of Bids - March 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. and Post-qualification Evaluation - March 8, 2016.

8. The Provincial Government of Bukidnon reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

9. For further information, please refer to: Engr. Charito G. Yulo Engr. Jose Pastor P. dela Cerna, III Head, BAC Secretariat BAC Secretariat/Section Head (Civil Works) Provincial Capitol, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Provincial Capitol, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Fax No.: 088-813 2141 Fax No.: 088-813 2141 Tel. No.: 088-221-3114 Tel. No.: 088-221-3114 (Sgd.) ATTY. NESTOR E. CAJES, JR.

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Vacations... from page 12

La Hotel’s Chinese restaurant, Shang Palace.

We enjoyed their all-you-can-eat unlimited dim sum, soup, noodles, rice, appetizers, dessert and one main course. It was worth it! The food is always good at Shang Palace and the ambience is MOFCCCII Pres. Greg Lao (left) with PCCI Vice Pres. for Mindanao Tony Uy very classy and relaxing.

Sia Go (Treasurers); and “red envelope” like Dinner was Jessie Co (Auditor); a curious cat, to “eat from page 12 at Dusit Hotel’s Efren Uy, Tomas Sia, the green” and “spit” it According to a hand Antonio Tiu & Peter Lim Japanese out but keep the “red restaurant, UMU. out graciously provided Lo Suy (Foreign Affairs envelope” which is the We also dined to this guest by Vice Committee); Johnny reward for the lion at Barcino. It’s a President Tony Uy (who T. Lim, Jeffrey Ang, troupe. The lion dance did a splendid job hosting is believed to bring good Edward Lim Hua Yeh & Spanish restaurant. the event with Secretary Jose Gordiel Jr. (General luck and fortune to the They serve really General Ricky Go), “lion business.

Services Committee); good Paella there. dance troupes from the Lorenzo Sancho, Besides the For our last Chinese martial arts Peter Sia, Jose Un, Jr., production numbers, night in Manila, schools or Chinese guilds the officers of the Annie Sia & Robert we had dinner and associations visit Ching (Membership MOFCCCII led by buffet at NIU at houses and shops of the Committee); Antonio Ty, SM Aura Premier.

President Greg also Chinese community to distributed the traditional Jr., Betty Lu, See Hong They serve a wide perform the traditional & John Go (Culture & “red envelopes” to selection of food cai qing (literally Education Committee); teachers from Oro Grace that ranges from plucking the greens) Senin Lim, Francis Ku, Christian School and Italian, Japanese, whereby the lion plucks Lioncio Lim Lo Suy Kong Hua School.

Mediterranean, the auspicious green & Alarico Lim (Labor Besides Pres. Greg, Chinese, French, vegetables like lettuce & Tax Committee); also present in full force Filipino and so hung on a pole or placed Nelson Sia, Emerson were all MOFCCCII on. Drinks are on a table in front of the Chiu, & Peter Lim officers including Lucio unlimited as well. premises.”

(Recreation, Sports & Tan (Immediate Past The “greens” (qing) Celebration Committee); Then, on our President); Adelfa Sia last day in Manila, are tied together with a Frank Rolida (Welfare (Incoming president); before going to red envelope containing Committee).

Simon Ching, Robert the airport, we money and may also To conclude the Chee and Tony Uy (Vice all had a quick include auspicious fruits evening’s festivities, Presidents); Ricky Go breakfast at like oranges. In Chinese Pres. Greg and the past (Secretary General); cai (to pluck) also sounds Sonny Choi & John Sia MOFCCCII presidents Wildflour Cafe + like the Chinese words led everyone in a toast for Bakery. This laid(Chinese Secretaries); for “vegetable” and Roland Ramos, Benjamin good health, prosperity back place with “fortune.” and good luck in the Year very good food is Chan, Jr. & Ariel Tan The lion will dance of the Fire Monkey.

(English Secretaries); a must visit. and approach the “green” Dolly Siao Ong & Rosa GONG XI FA CAI! What’s a vacation without shopping? We all did a lot of shopping. We dropped by S&R and bought lots of goodies to bring home for the kids and some things for the home.

For me, I shopped for a few clothes for myself, my husband and my son. I also dropped by La Mer at Rustan’s Makati to re-stock my beauty mustOro Grace Christian School students render a traditional Dagu drum performance haves. Had my much needed visit to Belo for my facial and Power Peel (I had my alone time there and I felt so relaxed right after). That’s it!

So much fun, happiness and good vibes in one weekend! Clean fun is always better! So, choose your friends carefully.

I believe that once a year, it’s Awarding of red envelopes to teachers from Oro Grace Christian School important for by the MOFCCCII officers

Party...

Barcino at Power Plant Mall, Rockwell

Breakfast at Wildflour Cafe + Bakery located at Rada Street, Makati City

​NIU by Vikings is located at SM Aura Premier

moms to take a short vacation with their friends.

With all the mommy duties, we all need a little me time or alone time to relax, let go a little and unwind from all the work.

Not to think about cleaning, early wake-ups, what food to serve, laundry, kids’ school assignments and so on. You only have yourself to care for when you’re on vacation. It’s a good way to recharge and

have some energy boost so when you go back home, you are back with so much energy to take care of your family.

Always take care of yourself and love yourself so you will overflow with so much happiness and share it with your loved ones effortlessly.

For more food guide and photos from this trip, you can check them out at my website www.EmpressMichelleFrancisco. com.

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PH’s PPP program is model to follow, World Bank says THE Philippine government’s implementation of the publicprivate partnerships (PPP) program is the model to follow, the World Bank arm International Finance Corporation (IFC) said on Tuesday.

In a press conference in Makati City, IFC Director for East Asia and the Pacific Vivek Pathak described the Philippines as the leader in PPPs in Asia for its private sector participation and private funding for infrastructure.

“The current administration (of President Benigno S. Aquino III) has done a great job in ensuring procurement is done in a transparent and competitive manner and on a level playing field,” Pathak said in his speech.

“One can argue that things can be a bit slow but at the end of the day, the legacy one leaves behind is laying the framework, making sure things are done in the correct manner and that the public gets the best possible service for a reasonable price,” he added.

Pathak said that while PPPs are well-suited to certain aspects, they might not necessary solve all the government’s problems.

He further said that the challenge is how to balance public good, the need of private sector to have a reasonable return in capital and adequate sharing between government and private sector.

Although the Philippines has done a remarkable job in PPPs, Pathak said that in order for it to stay ahead in the game, the government shou l d i nst itut i ona l i z e

the PPP Center through legislation.

He pointed out that the government should also enhance capacity building in implementing agencies, the ability to recruit talented staff and attract foreign capital in a more sustainable manner.

Department of Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n a n d Communications (DOTC) Undersecretary Atty. Rene Limcaoco, reading from the prepared speech of DOTC Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya, meanwhile, stressed the importance of the PPP program.

“Under the leadership of President Aquino, PPPs have been made a key strategy to infrastructure growth and development as we aspire to accelerate not only our infrastructure but also broad economic growth throughout the Philippines,” Limcaoco said, reading Abaya’s speech.

“The government needs the support and cooperation of different sectors to make the PPP program successful.

It is important to implement quality infrastructure projects and services that will benefit the people and broad support in inclusive growth,” he added.

Outgoing PPP Center Executive Director Cosette C an i l a o, for h e r p ar t , shared the same sentiment to institutionalize the PPP Center.

“If PPP plays a big part in t he de velopment of infrastructure, maybe it is necessary that there is an impartial central agency covering PPPs,” Canilao said.

“It will be on the hands of the next president if he will give priority to the PPP Center,” she added.

The essence of reintroducing culture and belief to students

By Alvey L. Apao School Paper Adviser San Vicente Annex Elementary School Sinacaban District Misamis Occidental Division

Education is an essential matter to man’s life for it reintroduces him to the world where he lives.

Education is also the thrust that answers the questions bottled up inside him. For example is on his culture and belief. These are matters that already part of a person and even existed even before he is born. There are times that a man will ask himself about what it is all about and why people like his kind practice and recognize as such.

For an instance is the most awaited celebration of the Yuletide Season.

Christmas is a mostawaited occasion of the year.

Other people say it is time to celebrate love that saved this world from sin. Celebrated every December, Christmas is the season when everyone can see house decorations in gold, red and silver and

when kids’ singing voice can be heard in the streets.

Perhaps, some of the several does not know about Christmas. They just exist to celebrate, to practice what was used to be done. However, it is important for one to learn the important points and thought behind this important occasion for Christians.

Teaching about this should be done more importantly in school. It could be executed, perhaps while observing the children do their Arts project (lantern, for example), it is better for the teacher to retell to her students the history of Christmas, its importance and why each of them is celebrating it.

The essence of being in school is for children to learn and outgrow ignorance, especially when it comes to the tradition that they have already grown up with.

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HE t a n d e m o f Senators Grace Poe and Francis “Chiz” E s cudero, aspiring for the presidency and vicepresidency, respectively, in the upcoming May 9 e l e c t i o n , o n Tu e s d a y urged the Land Bank of t h e Ph i l ippi n e s ( L B P ) and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) to disclose all loans condoned from 2010 before their merger.

In a press conference here, Escudero, running for vice president said that, in the interest of transparency and accountability, the two banks should disclose loans in the past five or six years acquired by big companies, and later condoned for whatever reasons.

Poe supported Escudero’s pronouncement by saying that this issue should be included in the due diligence to be made by the Bangko Sentral ng P i l ipi n a s ( B SP ) b e f ore approving the merger.

In a stor y published by the Philippine St a r, P re s i d e nt i a l Communications Operations Office Secretar y Herminio Coloma Jr., said that the merger of the LandBank of the Philippines (LBP) and Development B ank of the Philippines (DBP) will have to be scrutinized

first by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) before it becomes final.

He added that officials of the DBP and some entities under it would still have to answer reports released by the Commission on Audit ( C OA ) a f t e r P re s i d e nt Aquino gave the greenlight for the merger through Executive Order No. 198.

P r e s i d e n t i a l Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Undersecretar y Manuel Quezon III, for his part, said the Department of Finance and t he D ep ar t ment of Budget and Management had already explained that the merger of the two banks was aimed at serving the public better by enhancing the institutions’ efficiency.

Valenzuela City Rep. Sherwin Gatchalian said Ma l accañang’s move to merge the two banks might be intended to cover up mismanagement, hu ge l o ss e s and i l l e g a l transactions in the DBP. Gatchalian also questioned why the government approved the merger despite objections from the BSP and members of Congress.

He p ointe d out t hat officials of the DBP and s om e e nt it i e s u n d e r it had been subjects of four negative reports from the

Department of Education Region x Division of Bukidnon Malitbog District MINDAGAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Improvement Plan (SIP) Reformulation 2016 – 2019 Francio A. Abato Jr. School Principal 1, Mindagat Elementary School

It is imperative that the role of school head is voluminous.

Basically, his focus is not only in the monitoring and evaluation of the school programs and practices but more importantly in the preparation of Three years School Improvement Plan (SIP), Annual Implementation Plan (AIP), and Annual Procurement Plan (APP).

On January 12-13, 2016, Seminar Workshop on the reformulation of School Improvement Pan held in Taipan Hotel , Valencia City Bukidnon . The said Workshop seminar participated by school head, the PTA representative, school-pupil representative, and education committee chairman.

S cho ol Improvement Plan (SIP) is a roadmap of interventions for the school to undertake within three (3) consecutive school years with the help of the community and stakeholders. It is formulated based on evidences, results and intended for the learners.

A requirement of the School Based Management (SBM).

Prepared by the School-

Community Planning Team (SPT). A basis for Annual Implementation Plan (AIP). A basis for Annual Procurement Plan (APP).

Preparatory Activities in Reformulating the School Improvement Plan 1. Gather and organize the necessary data.

2. Form the School Planning Team.

3. Convene the school planning team for orientation , Vision sharing, and scheduling.

School Improvement Plan Planning Cycle 1. C o l l e c t i n g , Organizing, and analyzing the school data.

2. Ident if ying core values, crafting the school Vision, Mission.

3. Determining school goals and objectives.

4. For mu lat ing t he three (3) year SIP and Annual Implementation Plans.

5. Mon it or i n g an d Evaluation plans.

6. Writing the School Improvement Plan.

7. C o m m u n i c a t i n g / re v i s it i ng t h e S ch o ol Improvement plan.

COA in 2014 alone.

Escudero said BSP should look into why come companies were favored with loans, which were condoned later.

Meanwhile, Escudero acknowledged President Aquino’s power under the Governance Commission for Government Owned and Controlled Corporation (GCG) to merge, to close, to strengthen and to create another government company.

However, he said that there are pending bills in Congress for the merging of these two banks, which cannot be done by executive fiat.

For her part, Poe scored the two banks for acting like commercial banks, i n s t e a d of s e r v i n g t h e interest of the sectors they were created for.

Po e s aid t hat, if t he c ur re nt a d m i n ist r at i on wanted to strengthen their role in national development, they should retain their original mandate to ser ve the agricultural sector for LBP and small enterprises for DBP. Es c udero als o urged the BSP to study on how to consolidate all the loans given out by the two banks since they have different criteria and interest rates.

Education and Its Relevance of Today’s Times: A Reflection JESUS V. MURING, Ed. D. Public Schools District Supervisor Malaybalay City District II

I remember the words of an English American writer, i nve ntor and j ou r na l ist Thomas Paine who said and I quote, “These are the times that try men’s souls.”

We see, read and hear of corruption, killings, robberies, bombings, hijackings and natural calamities like floods caused by typhoons, series of earthquakes and even drug addiction, prostitution and other acts of immorality”.

These are some realities we could not deny that we are living in a troubled world.

Crisis after crisis beset our country.

Any ways, thes e are only challenges to us as educators that test our human intelligence. I strongly believe that we can overcome them if we possess the strength of will and godly character.

It is just timely that the Department of Education takes the lead of introducing programs and projects like the ladderized, non-formal education program for the elementary and secondary drop-outs through Alternative Learning System; Open High Schools, and the latest is the Abot-Alam program that strategizes to locate the 1535 year-old individuals and who have not completed basic and/or higher education or who are unemployed. This will mobilize and harmonize educational programs which will address the out-of-school youth’s needs and aspirations.

Educating the school children being our primary concern as educators has a tremendous rele vance towards the happenings in our country today. We need to continuously inculcate moral values into the young minds of our youth. We need to equip them with useful knowledge, information and other basic literacy skills for their active involvement in their respective communities. We need to teach them usable livelihood skills for self-reliance which the ALS could provide. They should be taught not only leadership

skills but also to become a law abiding citizens. They should be educated not only to earn an honest living but also how to live righteously with their fellowmen. Indeed, Education is the only weapon to survive the crises we experience in our daily undertaking. This will enable us to pave the way for a new horizon. This will help us overcome obstacles we encounter along the way.

It is a fundamentally held belief among Filipinos that education is a ticket out of poverty and a means of empowerment. In our culture, the lack of education is seen as a sure way to failure. An author said and I quote, “This is the reason why responsible parents want to see their children complete their education and every diligent student feels the pressure to succeed in school even if the household budget needed for higher education is out of reach for the majority”, (Flores, 2014). Thus, giving importance to education is a priority.

From now on, education standard will be more improved as the government and implementers of our educational system work hand-in-hand for the K to 12 curriculum. Learning c omp e t e n c i e s h a s b e e n designed to enable one to learn the skills and to imbibe positive human values that will help one grow into an articulate, socially committed and productive Filipino citizen.

It does not only tend to rely on the theories, rather on practical things which will be useful once a student leaves the school and gets employment.

The performance of the school children reflects the kind of educators they have and speaks the degree of importance given to education of its clienteles. Let us all work hard to nurture the school children with passion in the realization of their dreams and aspirations in life. Education of today should be geared towards global competence and competitiveness.

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“This modernization will benefit millions of Filipinos who can now experience a faster flow of handling incoming and outgoing goods,” Lina told a group of local importers and exporters Wednesday evening at a

meeting in Rosario Pavilion in Cagayan de Oro City.

The Customs Modernization and Tariff Ac t incre as es t he de minimis value, raises the tax exemption ceiling for packages sent by balikbayans and returning travellers and provides harsher penalties for smuggling.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 28 Mambajao, Camiguin IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR SPL.PROC.NO.477 ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD, ALDRICH HANS GACUS ROMO

For:

ADOPTION CATALINO E. CHAN III

Petitioner.

X- -----------------------/ AMENDED PETITION COMES NOW petitioner, by the undersigned counsel, unto the Honorable Court most respectfully avers:

1.

That petitioner is of legal age, single, Filipino citizen and a resident of Agoho, Mambajao, Camiguin where he may be served with the processes of the Honorable Court, but temporarily at Cagayan de Oro City; 2. That the child to be adopted who is christened as ALDRICH HANS GACUS ROMO fifteen (15) years of age being born on July 13, 2000 has been under the care and custody of the petitioner in the latter’s residence, copy of the adoptee’s record of birth is hereto attached as Annex “A” of this petition;

3.

That even during the infancy of the child to be adopted or Five (5) days after his birth the petitioner already took care of the child under his custody and nourished him with love no difference than that of the father of his own son;

4.

That the child likewise shows his love and fatherly affection to herein petitioner as his own father, as a matter of fact, he readily showed willingness to be bound with a legal bond by way of adoption as shown in his affidavit of consent which is hereto attached as Annex ”B”;

5.

That as years passed by petitioner poured the child his outmost care and love even more that he cannot afford to lose him even for a brief moment;

6.

That even if, by any mean, petitioner shall have a child of his own, his innate feeling to the child to be adopted shall remain unchanged, nor will it fade in the course of time;

7.

That the child’s mother Vilma Gacus Romo who was then petitioner’s house maid left months after the birth of the fatherless child to nowhere whose whereabouts unknown despite earnest effort, thus her affidavit of consent could not be secured;

8.

That petitioner has all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications being more than 16 years older than the child to be adopted, of good moral character and has not been indicted of a crime involving moral turpitude and is physically, financially, emotionally, and psychologically capable of rearing and caring for children, as may be shown in the findings of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Pre-Adoption Placement Authority, hereto attached as Annex “C”;

9.

That the child has no property of his own, real or personal, neither is he expecting to own a property or fortune from his ascendants; 10. That this adoption is for the best interest of the child whose well-being is paramount concern of herein petitioner; WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed of the Honorable Court that after publication and hearing, the Court decrees the child Aldrich Hans Gacus Romo the child of herein petitioner entitled, among other, to bear the surname “Chan”

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much cheaper compared to theirs,” Defensor said, suspecting that the supply of liquid petroleum products sold by erring vendors came from illegal activities like fuel pilferage or smuggling.

Under the circular, Cadena explained that illegal retail of liquid petroleum products must not be patronized b e c au s e it c an e x p o s e the consuming public to fire, security, health, and environmental risks.

It also denies the public the proper quality and quantity of the liquid petroleum they purchase, and deprive legitimate retail outlets of additional sales volume.

The government will likewise be denied of revenue derived from licensing fees, local business taxes, and pump calibration charges, among others if the malpractice continues.

Section 5 of the circular provides the proper handling, transfer, and/or dispensing of EXTRAJUDICIAL S E T T L E M EN T O F ESTATE AMONG HEIRS Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late CARMENSITA P. RAÑIN left a certain Bank Account at Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS Under Notary Public of ATTY. RAMIL G. CARREON per Doc, No.129; Page No. 26; Book No. LIX; Series of 2015.

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VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATE OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING

I, Catalino E. Chan III, of legal age, single, Filipino citizen and a resident of Agoho, Mambajao, Camiguin after being duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and say:

That I am the petitioner in the above-entitled petition; That I cause the preparation and filing of the same;

That I have read and understood the contents thereof and the same are true and correct to my own personal knowledge;

That I have not commenced any action or proceeding involving the same issue filed and/or pending with the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or with any tribunal or agency of the government, I undertake to inform this Court of such fact within 5 days therefrom.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature this 28TH day of January 2016 at Mambajao, Camiguin.

CATALINO E. CHAN III Affiant

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this 28TH day of January at Mambajao, Camiguin affiant exhibited his Com. Tax Cert. No. 27596601 issued on January 13, 2016 at Agoho Mambajao, Camiguin.

VITO M. CARRILLO DOC. NO. 206 Counsel for petitioner PAGE NO. 43 PTR No. 0317878-A-1-5-15 BOOK NO. 88

IBP No. 096397-1/5/15 SERIES OF 2016

Roll No. 24785

MCLENo.V-0000710-12/29/13 Mambajao, Camiguin

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liquid petroleum products.

Cadena pointed out that the circular can be used by the Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine National Police, and local government unit in preventing the proliferation of “bote-bote” petroleum retailing in their locality. “ The circular can be used…It may be reinforced by a local ordinance enacted by the local council and the same can still be enforced

by BFP, PNP, and the LGU combined or individually,” he said.

DOE has no implementing arm in the locality. What the LGU can do is to “expound on the tenets of the circular, the Fire Code and build upon such authorities if they really want to prevent the proliferation of bote-bote petroleum retailing. BFP can always be counted for the support,” he said.

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Conservation and Protection Act. The police is also charging them for violation of the Commission on Elections gun ban as the shooter had used 22. caliber rifle which was recovered by the police.

Tiburcio initially surrendered to the police, however his brother Rolando later owned up to the crime.

M at at a g m e a nw h i l e survived the shooting which hit his left wing, the eagle is now treated at the PEC. The eagle was formerly a caged bird turned over in 2011 to the Philippine Eagle Foundation, he was known for being contemptuous and aggressive towards his handlers, a sign that he was meant for the wild.

In late 2014 he was released

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 28 Mambajao, Camiguin

Mambajao, Camiguin, January 28, 2016

VITO M. CARRILLO Counsel for petitioner

PTR No. 0317878-A-1-5-15

IBP No. 096397-1/5/15

Roll No. 24785

MCLENo.V-0000710-12/29/13 Mambajao, Camiguin

Fuel...

IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR

SPL.PROC.NO.477 ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD, ALDRICH HANS GACUS ROMO CATALINO E. CHAN III

Petitioner.

X- -----------------------/ ORDER The Motion to Reactivate Petition filed by the petitioner on January 5, 2016 is hereby GRANTED. The case is now considered revived.

in the ancestral forests of the Obu Manuvu indigenous people in Barangay Carmen, Davao City. In January this year PEF had monitored that Matatag has been moving away from his birth place and release site.

Scientists call this phase as a dispersal stage when eagles already free from parental care wander away from their birth place. It begins at twoyears old until the time when the sexually-mature eagle pairs up with another eagle of the opposite sex and establish their own territory.

Matatag had an attached radio transmitter on his back with indigenous forest guards monitoring his movements using radio telemetry. (PIA/ RG Alama).

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to a mandator y lock-up period under the PSE rules and representing 8.82% of the listed commercial firm’s outstanding capital stock, through a block sale.

Correspondingly, a total of 457.13 million new Vista Land shares were issued to Fine Properties.

“Following the transfer of the tendered shares and the second closing and completion of the [Starmalls] acquisition, the public float of Starmalls is approximately 11.66%,” Starmalls said.

The acquisition of the 8.82% stake in Starmalls will add to the 79.43% interest Vist a L and s e c ure d i n December, hiking the latter’s shareholdings in the former to 88.25%.

The consolidation of Vista Land and Starmalls will accelerate the transformation of the countr y’s largest homebuilder from a purely residential developer into the country’s fourth biggest integrated property developer.

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B. Suplido cited the R&D partnership as a significant milestone in the university’s t h r ust of helpi ng f i nd opportunities to develop innovative solutions for technological and industrial challenges in support of the country’s development goals.

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weakness in crude oil prices, as revenues slumped 45% to P172.3 million.

To mitigate the effects of low metal prices, Philex Mining trimmed operating cost and expenses by 12.96% to P7.324 billion.

In a statement, Philex President and Chief Executive officer Eulalio B. Austin, Jr. touted “the recent modest improvement in gold prices” but noted that the overall global economic environment remains volatile and will continue to put pressure on metal prices and company revenues.

“A s s u c h , w e s h a l l continue to explore ways to contain our costs and expenses without sacrificing output an d e f f i c i e n c y.

Innovation on how we do things will always be our topmost priority. We shall also look for other means to augment the company’s revenue, such as disposal of non-core assets,” Mr. Austin said.

Earlier this week, the mining company announced the maiden Inferred Resource Estimate of 21.7 million metric tonnes for its Bumolo Project.

“The preliminary Inferred Resource Estimate already exceeds our initial exp e c t at ions and, as a result, we can look forward t o a d d it i on a l ye ar s of exploration around the Padcal mine. The official report will be released in due time,” Mr. Austin said.

Meanwhile, Silangan Mi nd ana o and Mi n i ng Co., Inc. President Yulo E. Perez said the development of the Silangan project is “progressing broadly as expected.”

“Most permits and licenses have been issued and the remainder has been covered by completed applications submitted to the relevant government agencies. While there has been some delay in the issuance of certain permits and licenses and approval of some components of the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), we are still targeting the DFS report to be completed within this year,” Mr. Perez said.

After a careful scrutiny of the petition and its attachments, the Court finds that the petitioner has not complied with all the requirements under Sections 7 and 11 of the Rule on Adoption (A.M. No. 02-6-02-SC). The petitioner did not allege the following: a. That he is at least 16 years older than the adoptee; and b. That he has undergone pre-adoption services as required

by Section 4 of Republic Act No. 8552.

The petitioner also failed to attach to his petition the following:

a.

The Affidavit of Consent of the biological parents of the proposed adoptee;

b.

The Child Case Study Report on the proposed adoptee and the latter’s biological parents; and c.

The Home Study Report on him as adopter.

WHEREFORE, the petitioner is given a non-extendible period of thirty (30) days from the receipt hereof within which to comply with the aforesaid requirements, otherwise the Court will be constrained to dismiss the petition.

SO ORDERED Mambajao, Camiguin, January 12, 2016

(SGD.) GIOVANNI ALFRED H. NAVARRO

Acting Presiding Judge

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MOFCCCII officers lead the group toast for a healthy, prosperous and peaceful New Year

MOFCCCII celebrates Thanksgiving and Lunar New Year Party

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ome 300 members of the Misamis Oriental Filipino –Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (MOFCCCII) celebrated their annual Thanksgiving and Lunar New Year Party with their families last Feb. 20, 2016 at the Grand Caprice Restaurant & Convention Center at Limketkai Center.

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To all the mother’s out there… Have you ever been on a vacation with your friends?

Once a year, Me and my Mommy friends go on a short trip just for the weekend. Usually there are six of us. Me, Yen, Vicky, Aimee, Issa

and Kate. But for this year’s trip, Issa wasn’t able to join us last minute.

We usually purchase our tickets months in advance and schedule it with the dads in advance as well. The dads are in-charge of the kids while the moms are on vacation. We’re all very lucky that we have the best husbands who allow us to have fun for the weekend with our friends.

I’m usually the one in-charge with the itinerary because according to them, I’m good and efficient when it comes to where to go, where to shop, where to eat and managing time. I love planning vacations so I am

always happy to plan everything.

Vicky on the other hand is in-charge with the tickets, web-check in, seat purchases and baggage allowance purchases. We all stay at my place whenever we’re in Manila so we already save a lot from hotel accommodations and transportation and have more budget for shopping.

When going on a vacation with your friends, there should be one or two who is/ are willing to do the planning to maximize your trip.

So, we did a lot of eating. Straight from the airport, we had lunch at Makati Shangrivacations/PAGE 9

Shang Palace is located at Makati Shangri-La Hotel

“This is a traditional gathering of our members and their loved ones by which we give thanksgiving for the graces and blessings received in the previous year as well as our fellowship for the Lunar New Year,”

said Greg Marten G. Lao, MOFCCCII president.

The joyous occasion was spiced by another palabas by students from Oro Christian Grace School who performed the traditional Lion Dance for

good luck, traditional Dagu drum performance and traditional Chinese ditties.

Also guesting was the XU C9 Dance Troupe from Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan. party/PAGE 9

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the clubs, and the whole district to do more good for the community than we could ever imagine. As dis leaders, our ultimate goal is to inspire and motivate the Rotarians and the clubs to become the best that t could ever be, to make a difference in the world, one life at a time, one day at a time, through Rotary serv humanity”, DGE Jing added.

ecause clubs and districts change leadership each Rotary year, preparing these leaders for their year of service is essential to Rotary’s future.

All roads lead to the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City today as the member of the district training committee, the same leaders who are responsible for ensuring that club and district leaders have the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out their responsibilities and that all Rotarians are up-to-date on Rotary for the annual District Team Training Seminar (DTTS).

“There is so much to look forward to and to celebrate Rotary in the Rotary Year 2016-2017. We are celebrating Rotary’s 111th year of service to humanity and the Rotary Foundation’s 100th year of doing good in the world.

As Rotarians, we are so privileged to be part of the oldest service organization in the world. This year, together with more than 1.2 million Rotarians, we will double our efforts at eradicating polio now - and forever – Rotary International’s top priority”, said District Governor-Elect Miriam Ruth “Jing” Dela Calzada.

“We are looking forward to say goodbye to the last case of polio in the world at the end of this Rotary Year, and then, like smallpox in the past, polio will just become history, to be remembered only as an example of how much we can do if we put our minds and resources together to change the world”, she added.

RI President Elect John F. Germ, 2016-2017, said in a statement: “Today, our organization is at a critical point: a historic juncture that will determine, in so many ways, what comes next.

Together, we have

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provided extraordinary service to our world; tomorrow, our world will depend on us to do even more. Now is the time to capitalize on our success; as we complete the eradication of polio, and catapult Rotary forward, with determination and enthusiasm, to be an even greater force for good in the world.”

The seminar is hosted by the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro Centerpoint and welcoming the participants is Past Assistant Governor Colbert Rabaya in behalf of his host club.

Plenary sessions includes the following: “Effective Goals” by Past District Governor (PDG) Rhia Rita “Rhia” Abalos; “Roles and Responsibilities” by PDG Tess Navales; “Effective Club and District Leader” by PDG Ruben Vegafria; “The Official Club Visit” by PDG Sam Fontanilla; “Be A Vibrant Club” by District Governor Nominee Rosalinda Deleste;” Communicating with Clubs” by DGND (Designate) Frank Manga; “Our Purpose Here Today” by

PDG Manuel Along; “Resources” by PAG Hubert Quiblat; “Public Image” by PAG Evelyn Rahon and “Rotary Club Central” by this writer.

“There is so much more to do and it takes more than one person to do it. It takes the whole team of dedicated, determined, positive and passionate professionals and leaders like you to move the work forward in one direction to achieve our goals.

The work starts within ourselves, and, like a stone thrown on the still waters of a lake, your energy, enthusiasm and influence will be as ripples that move the individual Rotarians, the clubs, and the whole district to do more good for the community than we could ever imagine. As district leaders, our ultimate goal is to inspire and motivate the Rotarians and the clubs to become the best that they could ever be, to make a difference in the world, one life at a time, one day at a time, through Rotary serving humanity”, DGE Jing added.

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Asia-Pacific leaders gather to set agenda thru 2020 Clark, Pampanga, Philippines – Ke y forestr y le aders from Asia-Pacific began deliberations Tuesday, 23 February 2016 on a series of critical natural resources issues challenging the region.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience against the negative impacts of climate change are among the priority topics on the agenda for the five-day meeting that will be the main focus of Asia-Pacific Forestry Week, the largest gathering of its kind in the region in 2016.

“Now t hat t he dust has settled on the Paris climate change conference, countries around the world are regrouping to see how

they can translate the lofty commitments made in Paris into practical action on the ground,” said Patrick Durst, senior forestry officer for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Asia-Pacific Forestr y Week provides the region’s first major opportunity to explore how the new global deal on climate change (Paris Agreement at COP21) is relevant to forest management in Asia-Pacific.

Attende d by over a thousand forestry and natural resources officials from more than 30 countries, the event is co-organized by FAO and the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC)

in partnership with the Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). It also runs in conjunction with the 26th session of the APFC, which convenes every two years to review progress and chart collaborative actions for forestry development in the region.

“High-level consultations are being convened as part of Forestry Week to elaborate a roadmap for the restoration of denuded forests in the region. The regional action plan is designed in part to spell out strategies that will effectively enable countries to deliver on their COP21 pledges,” Durst said.

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FAO launches a new publication entitled “Forty years of community-based forestry.”

Second from left is FAO Director of the Forestry Policy and Resources Division Eva Müller.

sessions, workshops and seminars will be convened during the week, covering diverse topics on future trade and markets, climate change, forestr y and people, new institutions and governance, and green investment. Discussions are expected to result in renewed commitment and specific recommendations f rom policy makers and experts that will impact both national and international forestryrelated investments and actions in the Asia-Pacific region up to 2020.

Citizens raise concerns on forestry issues Among the highlights of the opening plenary is a forum moderated by seasoned journalist Veronica Pedrosa.

A panel of distinguished forestry and natural resources experts will be challenged with crowd-sourced questions from concerned citizens and forest stakeholders from various parts of the world, relating to how society can best benefit from forest resources while ensuring sustainability.

Speakers at the event include Dean of the Forestr y Department at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and head of the UBC Sustainable Forest Management Laboratory, John Innes; Dean of the Ateneo School of Government, Tony La Viña, who has served since 1997 as lead negotiator for the Philippines in the climate change negotiations; noted environmental economist and

Children learn about sustainable forestry in one of the side events during Asia-Pacific Forestry Week.

policy analyst and adjunct professor at the Australian National University, Neil Byron; President of the Int e r n at i on a l Fore s t r y Students Association, May Anne Then; DENR Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje; DENRForest Management Bureau Director, Ricardo Calderon; and FAO Forestry Director, Eva Muller.

CNN Hero Award Winner Budi Soehardi will make a special appearance to highlight how one person can truly contribute to “growing our future” through committed institutional, social initiatives and sustainable agroforestry.

Strong political will needed to support community-based forestry Delegates of the AsiaPacific Forestry Week will also witness the launch of “Forty years of communityb as e d forest r y,” a ne w

FAO report that presents a comprehensive look at the impact of communitybased forestry since previous reviews in 1990 and 2001.

The report says that to make communitybased forestr y work in t h e i nte re st of p e opl e and forests, governments should demonstrate strong political will in strengthening the rights and access of communities and lo cal people in managing and using forest resources. There is also a need to create solid national forest databases to monitor the effectiveness of community support and improve governance of forest tenure. (Nikon Meru/FAO) For more information on the Asia-Pacific Forestry Week and the 26th session of the Asia Pacific Forestry Commission, please visit http://www.fao.org/about/ meetings/asia-pacificforestry-week/en/

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