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Briefly BBL draft ZAMBOANGA City -- The House of Representatives’ version of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) is now submitted and being deliberated in the joint congressional committees. This after the sub-committee meetings were conducted last week and it was presented as an urgent priority of the Committee on Local Government and Peace, Reconciliation and Unity to come up with the “draft bill,” which will be tackled for public consultation and finalization in the House plenary in due time. Rep. Celso Lobregat of this city’s first district on Wednesday said the BBL Sub-Committee, in which he was one of the three members, took the lead to harmonize its provisions as they had already discussed it provision by provision and “agreed to disagree” the constitutionality and partiality of it and taking into consideration the unconstitutional provisions, which needed to be discussed thoroughly.
Remittance centers SMALL Business (SB) Corp., the financing arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), wants to partner with more remittance centers in the country as it rolls out the Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso or P3 Program in Marawi City. SB Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Ma. Luna Cacanando said in a phone interview Tuesday that the government was open to partner with more remittance centers who would release the loans and would receive the payments from the borrowers. Cacanando said SB Corp. started this mechanism last December with its partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier. She said around P2.3 million was released in Marawi City to some 300 borrowers.
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HE Phi lippine and Turkish governments have discussed a possible partnership to support the rehabilitation in Marawi City.
The discussion took place during the first Joint Committee on Trade, Economic, and Technical Cooperation (JCTEC) between the Philippines and Turkey in Ankara, Turkey. The JTEC meet was from Feb. 5 to 6. In a statement Wednesday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Turkey could assist the Philippines in efforts to revive the former war zone Marawi, as the majority of the population of Turkey are Muslims. Turkey can provide assistance on rolling out Islamic financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the clashes between government troops and terror group Maute. The clashes lasted for five months last year. The Philippines and Turkey likewise aim rebuild/PAGE 11
BELL CHURCH. Devotees offer prayer at the Bell Church during the cleansing ceremony held at the chapel in Macasandig Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday, Feb. 7. On foreground is Bell Church spiritual leader Master Elias Ng (wearing red). photo by gerry lee gorit
JOB HUNTERS. Two queues form as dozens of jobseekers squeeze through the line to be interviewed during a job fair initiated by Xavier University yesterday. photo by mark francisco
First Business-to-Business Event
1st TravelXThe B2B event By MIKE BAÑOS, Editor-at-Large
T R AV E L a n d t o u r i s m stakeholders from several regions from Mindanao and the Visayas will converge
in Cagayan de Oro City on February 21 and 22 for a travel dialogue and business event/PAGE 11
Power company wants to play ‘major role’ in Mindanao devt A L S ON S C on s o l i d at e d R e s ou rc e s , Inc . ( AC R ) expects to play a “major role” in fueling the economic growth of Mindanao, which
it said received a big boost with the signing of the $380-million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund infrastructure
projects. “A critical component to sustain economic progress is the availability of a stable, power/PAGE 11
Davao, Hawaiian businesses seek joint ventures By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV, MindaNews
DAVAO City -- Business executives in Davao City and their counterparts from Hawaii held exploratory talks for possible joint ventures, following the signing of a
sisterhood pact between the city and Country of Kaua’i on Monday, a business leader said Wednesday. Arturo Milan, Davao City Chamber of Commerce and
Industry Inc. president told MindaNews that the business executives’ meeting centered on the areas of agriculture, energy, and tourism. The three-page sister city agreement signed by ventures/PAGE 11
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UTUAN City -- The Caraga Health Research and Development Consortium (CHRDC) is now accepting capsule research proposals from local researchers of state universities and colleges in Caraga region for the 2018
Regional Research Fund (RRF) Grants. The proposed studies should be aligned with the research priority areas of the consortium and/or in National Unified Health Research Agenda. The CHRDC Research priority areas include
dengue, respiratory diseases, lifestyle diseases, climate change and its impact on health, environmental health, endemic and epidemic diseases. For the National Unified Health Research Agenda, it include the health technology and
development, health financing, health service delivery, and social and environmental health concerns. Applicants are required to submit the following documents to the CHRDC Secretariat through email at caragahealth@gmail.
com: • Duly accomplished capsule application form; • Curriculum Vitae of Key Investigators; and • Letter of Intent Regional Research Fund (RRF) is a grant which provides funding support and capability-
building to the researchers to become more actively involved in health research. It aims to promote local scientific studies that can respond to the current health concerns in the region. (Ria Micate, DOST-Caraga/ PIA-Caraga)
Good governance marks Lamitan LGU as Hall of Fame awardee in ARMM By RENE V. CARBAYAS, PIA
LAMITAN City -- The good governance agenda of Lamitan City Mayor Rosita U. Furigay with a vision of “Abante Lamitan” has brought the city to the top among other cities and municipalities in the Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao. At the maiden session held in Lamitan City gymnasium recently, Mayor Rosita U. Furigay gave her State of the City Report and presented updates of their accomplishments for 2017.
The lady mayor proudly said that they accomplished a lot for the year 2017 and positioned Lamitan City to a better future. She bannered the various awards and recognition received for good governance, human resource management and disaster preparedness,
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among others as a manifestation of having effective and efficient workforce and leaders. Lamitan City is a twotime awardee of Seal of Good Local Governance, having been chosen among 448 out of 1, 715 LGUs and were in the Hall of Fame Category for all of LGUs most-sought-after ultimate award in 2017. Excellent rate was also given to Lamitan City when they were validated for the Anti-Red Tape Act Report Card Survey for the Seal of Excellence Award for Citizen Services and Brgy. Limook and Lamitan City Water District were also rated excellent out of 140 barangays surveyed. Furthermore, Lamitan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council garnered first place among cities, in the 2017 Gawad Kalasag Regional Awards that brought Lamitan City to the Hall of Fame for Best CDRRMC Award. Lamitan City was also conferred the only Level II Maturity for PRIME-HRM or the Program to Institutionalize
Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management in ARMM. This is a global standard in Human Resources and Lamitan City was awarded the Most Promising City in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development in Basilan. Their CHRM Officer Ms. Ligaya Buenaventura was also adjudged as the Most Outstanding Human Resource Practitioner, and CSWD Officer Ms. Pelita Tacorda as CSC Ulirang Lingkod Bayani in year 2017. In addition, Reaching Out Serving Everyone (ROSE) Caravan Program was conferred Finalist as Top 20 in Galing Pook Awards. Galing Pook Awards is the local equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize which is designed to recognize LGU Programs that are significant, innovative, and empowering. ROSE Caravan Program was also Regional Winner for the CSCARMM Honor Awards Program Presidential Lingkod Bayan Group
Category. It is an award that recognizes groups with noteworthy and outstanding performance and significant contribution to the government and the way it delivers its services to the people. “Having these awards is a remarkable achievement for all Lamiteños. It’s a good indication of having a good, and effective leader,” Mayor Furigay said. Furigay acknowledged the cooperation and support of her constituents that paved the way to Lamitan City being known and recognized in the local government community. “Because our people is our greatest asset, all these awards and recognition would not have been possible without an effective workforce and of course very supportive leaders,” she said. Mayor Furigay also extended her gratitude to ARMM Regional Governor Mujiv Hataman and DPWH District Engineer Soler Undug for their support in the awardee/PAGE 10
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How Does Property Management Works? By: Ruby Caberte
Property management might be something new for many Filipino entrepreneurs and young professional, but it has made many property owners’ lives easier across the globe. This system actually works well for those who have invested in real estate properties and what to earn from it without dealing with issues arising from the deals. Property management and property managers, when hired to take care of your properties, may find appropriate tenants, handle problems and create a desirable and credible environment for potential clients. In the Philippines, investors in real estate, are mostly OFWs and their
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investments vary from single unit to multiple units. While they are not presently available to manage their properties, more and more people are beginning to understand the advantages and intricacies of property management. Property managers can do property marketing for you by finding potential clients and tenants by showing them the property available and
may even help close a deal for you. For property owners living abroad, dealing with difficult and demanding tenants and clients can time and energy consuming. Having property managers will owners maintain good relations with tenants while they are kept happy and satisfied with their rental unit. With property management companies, you can rest easy knowing that you have the option to allow long term or short term rentals. They can provide complete services such as laundry and cleaning services. Foreign tenants welcome such services especially if they are on a business trip in the country and need a place to stay with complete amenities and services. property/PAGE 11
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How to debate think a minute
jhan tiafau hurst Think a minute…A wise marriage counselor asks every couple wanting to get married if they have had a real argument yet. Often they answer: “Oh, no! We love each other. We never fight!” This marriage counselor tells every couple to fight first before they get married. He says that when couples disagree, they must learn to listen and understand each other’s feelings so they can solve their differences and forgive each other each time they disagree. A very important skill in building a happy marriage and life together is learning how to debate with your mate. But there are rules you must follow to have a fair, good debate, so you will still be close friends afterwards. First, before you start, both of you should agree to stick
only to that issue. Don’t bring up past problems and hurts. Second, remember that your goal is not to win the argument, but to understand each other’s feelings. In other words, TUNE IN. Really listen to what each other is thinking and feeling. Try to understand how you are causing them to feel hurt or wronged. Put yourself in their place and see things from their side. Remember, feelings are not right or wrong, but they are very real to your mate. So how your wife or husband feels should be important to you. Third, never argue and talk about personal, private matters in front of other people. Number four, stop the fight if either of you loses control of your anger or words. And the final rule on how to debate with your mate is TONE DOWN. This means we must try to stay calm, kind and gentle. They say that 90% of the tension and anger in families is caused by the wrong tone of voice. Many times it’s not what we say, but how we say it. What we say may be right, but how we say it is wrong. We need to kindly and gently say how we feel without attacking and hurst/PAGE 10
Ruffy magbanua All the shine of a thousand spotlights/All the stars we steal from the nightsky/Will never be enough/Never be enough/Towers of gold are still too little/These hands could hold the world but it’ll/Never be enough/Never/ Never be enough – excerpts from the song ‘Never enough’ by Loren Allred
WE can’t simply begrudge Big Business for making money — that’s the basis of their capitalist thinking, no debate about that. However, we get annoyed when Big Business hides under corporate rugs their tax obligation with the government. More so, when they deliberately manipulate their income in ways that are clearly not in the best interest of the government, but solely for their abusive practice of corporate greed. Under Ma lacanang’s TRAIN or the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion, t h e D ut e r t e e c on om i c measure is expected to go full steam in creating a more just, simple, and effective system of tax collection
The rich will have a bigger tax contribution and the poor benefitting more from the government’s programs and services. The measure is expected to generate P130 billion, which will fund the Duterte administration’s “Build Build Build” program, construction of public school facilities, and potable drinking water supply in public places, among others. On t he ot her hand, Malacanang’s campaign against corruption is in full steam, rallying through the bureaucracies of both the government and the business sector. Accordingly, President Duterte signed Executive Order No. 43 creating the Presidential Anti-Corruption
This was the sorry state of things that some fathers and mothers from Manila manifested in the wee hours of the morning on Thursday, February 08, 2018, when they even had the gall to complain against social welfare officers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) who rounded up their children while they were in a rumble with other children near the Quiapo Church. Imagine, instead of these parents appreciating the DSWD officials who stopped the kids from hurting other kids and even themselves in the course of that rumble, in a public place yet, foul charges even came out from their mouths, accusing the officials of having allegedly violated the rights of their children. I suggest that, to impose discipline among children, the first ones we should incarcerate, if they ever cause any trouble, are their parents. -ooo PARENTS ARE UNABLE TO DISCIPLINE THEIR C H I L D R E N B E C AU SE
THEY HAE NO DISCIPLINE THEMSELVES: If the truth be told, for every child that roams the streets in the dead of the night or in the wee hours of dawn, for every kid that is possessed with courage to engage in a brawl just about anywhere, or cause mischief as if mischief is written in their veins, there is a parent who either failed or refused to do or discharge their parental duties and responsibilities, particularly in instilling in their offspring even the most basic rules on good manners and right conduct. No children would dare venture aimlessly into dark and foreboding streets and alleys, on unholy hours yet, or have the boldness to figure in misbehavior by themselves or in the company of other wayward children, if their parents only managed to teach them good manners and right conduct, and healthy fear and sincere love of God, when they were growing up. Un f o r t u n a t e l y, t h e problem of Filipino children today is that, proper discipline was not instilled in their
Commission. The EO stated that the commission is mandated to directly assist the President in investigating and/or hearing administrative cases primarily involving graft and or corruption against all presidential appointees. Likewise, EO 43 is dedicated to providing assistance to the President in the investigation and hearing of administrative cases and complaints, and in the conduct of lifestyle checks and/or fact-finding inquiries. Further, EO 43 also serves as ‘look out’ on presidential appointees and other public officers allegedly involved in graft and corrupt practices, or have committed other higher enough/PAGE 10
Quiapo rumble: jail parents for their kid’s unruly conduct
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Batas Mauricio LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Train the child in the way he should go, and he will never depart from it…” (Proverbs 22:6, the Holy Bible). -ooo QUIAPO RUMBLE: JAIL PARENT S FOR THEIR KIDS’ UNRULY CONDUCT: Parents who consent to the wrongdoing of their children are the ones truly at fault for the kids’ resulting wayward behavior, coarse and disrespectful attitude, and sinful mental state and rude language. Parents like these inevitably bring their children to perdition, and to sure death and destruction, whether they care to admit it or not.
hearts and minds, because their own parents themselves lacked the capacity and the ability to guide and discipline them towards a righteous and therefore good and successful life. The parents themselves lack discipline, so that there is absolutely no way they could require their children to be disciplined. -ooo TRAIN THE CHILD IN THE WAY THAT HE SHOULD GO: According to good teachings, children should be taught along the path of goodness and righteousness while they are still young. If during their childhood they are taught discipline and the rudiments of maintaining good behavior, they would never forget anymore what they learned. If, on the other hand, nothing of value was taught to them while they were growing up, we can be sure they would become men and women with skewered character. Indeed, it maybe asked: what is it that we must be teaching children while they jail/PAGE 10
What prayer builds up in us hints and traces
roy cimagala If we understand that our creation is still a work in progress, that our life here on earth is a life with God in Christ through the Holy Spirit who is still shaping and directing it until we become his image and likeness, and children of his in Christ, then we will realize how important and indispensable it is to pray. Pr aye r i s ou r b a s i c correspondence to God’s
continuing work of creation and redemption in us. We need it more than we need air or food. Thus, we need to do our part in learning and doing it all our life. With prayer we build up in ourselves the image of Godrevealed, given and shared with us in Christ through the Holy Spirit. Christ is the pattern of our humanity and the redeemer of our damaged humanity. We are supposed to be “alter Christus,” another Christ. T h i s shou l d not b e breaking news anymore. One way or another we actually do some prayer, because even if we are not talking with God, we would still be conversing with someone,with ourselves or with some other entity. Prayer is actually unavoidable in our life. But we need to pray
properly. We need to talk with God,not just with ourselves or anybody else. God is our Creator and Savior, our source and end, and inbetween. God is everything to us. We have to learn how to pray, just like anything else in our life. Once learned, we can launch ourselves in a divine adventure initiated by God himself, will be completed and perfected by Him. We have to continually ask ourselves, especially when we do some examination of conscience, whether we pray properly, or we can say there is some progress in us becoming more and more like Christ, etc. In the end, that is the purpose of prayer. We just do not resolve human problems and worldly issues when we pray, although these
too can be taken up in our prayer. We must see to it we are becoming more and more like Christ through t h e s e pro b l e m s , i s s u e s , circumstances, and situations. Any moment can and should be a moment of prayer,since we can and should always relate everything to Christ. But we certainly need special moments of greater intimacy with Him in prayer, meditation, and contemplation. Such exercise should put us in closer contact with God, and should be the opportunity where we can see things better, discern more closely God’s will for us, and get energized to do a lot of good despite difficulties. We get a better view of the entire reality of our life, and can somehow find meaning for prayers/PAGE 10
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant PLDT Inc. has agreed to surrender one of its frequencies at no cost to the government for them to be allocated to a potential third major player in the local telecommunications industry. The decision by the telco firm comes after President Rodrigo Duterte said the frequencies for the entry of a new major telco player should be awarded for free. “After talking with MVP (Manuel V. Pangilinan) yesterday, PLDT will return the CURE frequencies at absolutely no cost, that can now be awarded to the New Major Telco Player (NMTP), as per instruction of PRRD,” Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) officer in charge Undersecretary Eliseo Rio Jr. said in a social media post Wednesday. PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan earlier said the third major telco player should pay at least PHP3 billion for the 3G frequency turned over by its unit Connectivity Unlimited Resources Enterprise (CURE) to the government. PLDT surrendered the 3G frequency of CURE to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in 2012 as one of the conditions set by the government for its acquisition of Sun Cellular from the Gokongwei Group. The NTC earlier planned to hold an auction for the 3G license of
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CURE but was unable to bid it out due to issues in determining the cost recovery amount. The 3G frequency surrendered by CURE would be part of the spectrum to be assigned to a new telco player. In a Palace press briefing Tuesday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said Duterte wanted to stick with the deadline of the entry of a new telco player by March as he rejected the request of the DICT for an extension to at least May, due to lack of sufficient time to file bidding documents for prospective third telco players. Roque noted that the President was displeased with the fact that the frequencies surrendered by CURE were needed to be bought back by the government in order to be allocated to a third major telco player. The department released a memorandum stipulating that any prospective third telco player should have a significant financial investment for five years, a valid congressional franchise, must not be a subsidiary affiliate, or has any corporate or financial interest with PLDT Inc. and Globe Telecom and has a written and binding commitment from a foreign venture company. A prospective third telco player needs to invest around PHP300 billion to PHP400 billion over the next five years according to the DICT.
FOOD and beverage conglomerate Del Monte Pacific Limited (DMPL) aims to list its wholly-owned Philippine subsidiary, Del Monte Philippines Inc. (DMPI), on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) mainly for debt repayment and general corporate purposes. DMPL disclosed to the PSE that its subsidiary has filed application documents for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of common shares comprising the sale of 20 percent of its issued capital by way of a secondary offer. DMPI on Monday applied for the registration of the offer shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for the listing of all its issued and outstanding common shares, including the offer shares, with the PSE. The offering will
be subject to receipt of the requisite regulatory approvals and market conditions. BDO Capital & Investment Corporation has been appointed as the issue manager, the sole global coordinator and the sole book runner for the offering. About two-thirds of DMPI’s sales come
arrangements of presentday legacy in more than 100 nation. The principal center is around contemporary as opposed to verifiable legacy, in spite of the fact that perusers' association in more extensive issues will develop consistently as they take after the unconstrained movement from the single landmark crosswise over to more extensive urban and financial settings. Safeguarding of legacy structures is a key part of urban renewal endeavors. There is a great assortment of approaches to take a gander at the numerous ways that the preservation of legacy structures encourages all of us. Historical heritage is regularly established by notable structures. These effective, unmistakable associations with our past are the manners by which individuals today come in contact with the past. Legacy structures are
sauce and tomato ketchup, and is a household name in the Philippines. It also operates one of the world’s largest fullyintegrated pineapple operations, and has been growing and processing pineapple for over 90 years, supporting its market leadership and high quality products. (PNA)
Globe net profit drops in 2017 GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. reported its net profit fell 5% to P15.08 billion in 2017 despite record revenues, as “increased investments in data network pushed nonoperating expenses and depreciation charges higher.” In a statement, Globe said it recorded a 2% increase in non-operating expenses to P4.27 billion, “largely due to the increase in interest expenses and spectrum amortization
related to the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) telco asset acquisition.” “This, however, was partly offset by the recognition of a onetime gain last September, related to the increase in fair value of the retained equity interest of Globe in Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc. (Mynt),” the company said. Core net income, which excludes the impact of non-recurring charges and foreign exchange and
The Twentieth- Century Architecture A Global Heritage listed into National Protection Policy “As an architect, it is my legacy to help preserve and value architectural heritage especially in the Philippines,” said Arch. Romolo V. Nati, CEO Italpinas Development Corporation. Arch. Nati emphasized that certain old structures are imperative for a few reasons. Initially, these structures give a knowledge into the historical backdrop of our nation, demonstrating to us how individuals numerous hundreds of years prior experienced their lives. Without them, we could just learn by books, and it would without a doubt be pitiful if this were the best way to see them. A large number of these structures are likewise extremely delightful. The book Time Frames offers a legitimate reference on the best in class, giving the primary exhaustive review of the preservation standards and current assurance
from the Philippines predominantly under the Del Monte brand, and one-third from the export markets under the S&W brand and through private label. DMPI is a market leader in canned pineapple juice and juice drinks, canned pineapple and tropical mixed fruits, tomato sauce, spaghetti
additionally progressively acknowledged as imperative settings connecting another age with a more seasoned one, and along these lines as spots to be utilized for training and citizenship. "It is critical to secure and safeguard old structures as we can find out about our history as would others be able to form different nations. Such information can likewise help us to see how to modernize our nations in an ideal way," he added Arch. Romolo V. Nati is one of the contributors of Time Frames: Conservation Policies for Twentieth Century Architectural Heritage sharing the importance of heritage conservation specifically in the Philippines. And co-founder of Italpinas Development Corporation a green building developer in the Philippines. Italpinas Development
Corporation is a designdriven developer in the Philippines offering a sustainable and harmonious relationship to the environment offering eco-friendly estate products with the Italian touch. Established in 2009 by Arch. Romolo V. Nati and Atty. Jose D. Leviste III. The company is focused on exclusive expectations of corporate administration in releasing its commitments to guarantee an efficient and reasonable market, to act in light of a legitimate concern for the general population, and to improve investor esteem. The Organization's top managerial staff and Administration unequivocally underpin the standards of corporate administration and is focused on keeping up the most astounding guidelines and best practices inside and outside of the Organization.
mark-to-market charges, dropped by an annual 15% to P13.5 billion, with the full impact of the SMC acquisition. For the fourth quarter, net profit plunged 57% to P2.1 billion, while core profit declined 28% to P2.33 billion. Consolidated service revenues rose 6% to P127.9 billion in 2017, which the telecommunications giant says is its highest ever for the full year. Revenues for the October to December period went up 2% year on year to P32.8 billion. “The sustained revenue momentum was driven by the solid growth in datarelated products brought about by the increasing popularity of streaming and on demand video content,” Globe said. Mobile revenues increased 7% to P98.5 billion in 2017, fueled by robust growth in mobile data revenues. Mobile data, which accounted for 44% of the total revenues, saw a 23% rise in revenues to P43.1 billion in 2017. On the other hand, SMS revenues were flat, while mobile voice dipped by 5% year on year. As of end-December, Globe’s mobile subscriber base stood at 60.7 million, 3% lower than the 62.8 million subscribers reported a year ago. This after the company in 2017 started excluding from its reporting prepaid subscribers who do not reload within 90 days of the second expiry period, versus the previous cut-off of 120 days. Revenues from its home broadband business went up 7% to P15.6 billion, as its total number of subscribers grew by 15%
to 1.3 million. Corporate data business revenues jumped 4% to P10.3 billion. However, traditional fixed-line voice revenues fell 8% to P3.49 billion in 2017. “We are confident that our continued investments in our network’s data capacity and coverage, will allow us to continue to provide superior customer experience and improve the over-all connectivity in the country, while building a solid foundation to deliver sustainable long-term growth and shareholder value,” Globe President and CEO Ernest L. Cu was quoted as saying in a statement. SLOWER REVENUE GROWTH The Ayala-led telecom is expecting slower revenue growth for this year, in the “low single digits.” “In 2017, revenues grew by 6% and obviously, 2018, we’re coming off higher base from that 6% growth. While we do expect our corporate and broadband businesses to grow faster, there will be growth in mobile. Growth in 2017 was also not that large due to base. So, the guidance we have for this year is 4%. Last year, our guidance was mid-single digit, that’s 5%,” Globe Chief Financial Officer Rizza ManiegoEala said during a briefing on Tuesday. Mr. Cu said during the same briefing the company still sees growth, particularly in mobile data users. “There’s still potential of growth… given 56% of customers use mobile data even if 70% have profit/PAGE 10
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On February 17, 2018, at 7pm, V-Day CDO will stage a one-night only benefit performance of Eve Ensler’s award winning and groundbreaking play The Vagina Monologues at the VIP Hotel Mandana Hall. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the V-Day global movement.
Over the past two decades, tens of thousands of communities and college campuses have staged V-Day benefit performances of The Vagina Monologues – and other artistic works, campaigns & risings– in over 200 countries and territories. V-Day
volunteers have raised consciousness, changed laws to protect women and girls, funded rape crisis centers and domestic violence shelters (often times these much needed funds kept them from closing), educated their communities, and raised well over $100 million in urgently needed funds for groups doing the essential
work of ending violence and serving survivors and their families. For its 20th anniversary, V-Day is focusing on the timely issue of sexual harassment. What are The Vagina Monologues? The New York Times describes The Vagina Monologues as “funny” stages/PAGE 10
here’s more – you can even help the underprivileged by doing so. Urban Life Productions and The Lounge’s present A Taste of Romance – Valentines for a Cause this February 14 beginning on sunset at 6:00 p.m. at Hilltop Haven, Agusan,
Cagayan de Oro City. For a reasonable price, you can already enjoy a five-course buffet, flower for the lady, a bottle of wine, souvenir item, cakes and more. You can enjoy with your loved one too appreciating a romantic date/PAGE 10
Valentine date at Hiltop Haven By MARK FRANCISCO
EVER heard of Hilltop Haven? It’s a very romantic place right on top of barangay Agusan yet the place is so secluded that not many know that it actually exists.
This Valentine, this will be your chance to appreciate the beauty of Hilltop Haven and on Love Day or in this case Night nonetheless. You can satisfy your mutual romantic cravings but
PRRD’s suki barbershop opens CDO branches Story by MARK FRANCISCO
THERE’s not one but two branches of Rocky’s Barbershop in Cagayan de Oro. One is located at SM City Cagayan de Oro, the other at Centrio. Not many Cagayanons may know it but Rocky’s Barbershop’s
main outlet at JP Laurel Ave. in Davao City is home to Jun Acub. The name may not ring a bell because he’s not a celebrity yet Mr. Acub has been the presidential barber since 2016. That’s because Mr. Acub
has been grooming President Duterte’s hair since he was still the mayor of Davao City! When Duterte was elevated to the position of President, Mr. Acub’s stature was automatically barbershop/PAGE 10
XU celebrates Psych Fest 2018 Photos by MARK FRANCISCO
AS part of Org Month, the Xavier University Psychology Society celebrated Psych Fest 2018. With the theme Resplendent, this year’s Psych Fest celebrated each one’s potential by giving them the chance to shine in sports, in the
art of performing through singing and dancing and many more. Cognitive Psychology students also showed their talent by applying psychological theories on human sensation and perception through natural
illusions. They did not use any editing or manipulation of the picture, merely using props and certain angles in taking pictures. The purpose of Psych Fest was to have fun and de-stress from academics.
The female candidates for Psych Star (from left) Maia Jorge Eva Bacabis belting out an intermission Marbella, who eventually became the winner, Gabrielle number. Hernandez, Camille Joy Magnanao and Harra Mejia in their sports outfit.
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Tapping the Power of the Past as a Force of the Future Text and photos by Mike Baños
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he new leadership of the Cagayan de Oro Chapter of the People Management Association of the Philippines has adopted “Power of the Past-Force of the Future” as this year’s theme. “I am using the power of the past, the foundations that were established by past Boards to build a stronger PMAP-CDO home, a force that people will have to reckon with for the future,” said Ma. Soledad dela Fuente-Amir, PMAP Cagayan de Oro Chapter President during the formal induction of new officers, members of the board of trustees and new members held Feb.2nd at the Sinamay Function Room of Seda Centrio. “We are moving towards the future with our baon: a healthy bank account, wellorganized operations, and a new set of PMAP-passionate Board of Trustees,” she added. “Hence, our 2018 theme: “Power of the Past – Force of the Future” “PMAP-CDO is a ninetime Chapter of the Year awardee and most recently, a Presidential Awardee,” Ms. Amir noted. “We have a proud past and an exciting future.” Present during the well attended event were PMAP National President Michelle Garcia, 2017 Chapter President Vivien Lawansa, Past PMAP-CDO Presidents, Vice President Josette Cellona, Members of the BOT, Committee Chairs, Guests, Ms. Amir’s HR partners in Xavier Ateneo, fellow PMAPers and the eight new InducteeMembers. In referring to the Chapter’s proud past, Ms. Amir cited IPP Lawansa’s achievements, notably, the establishment of the Council of Past Presidents, their baby chapter PMAP-Zamboanga del Norte and tie-ups with the Asian Institute of Human Resource Management and Xavier University for the Diploma on Human Resource Management (DHRM). Another project is the PMAP store under VP Josette Cellona which will showcase products of interested members and HR
books by local authors such as Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez. She also cited the legacy left by the chapter’s past presidents who now compose the Council of Past Presidents: Dulce Esperon, Precy Capitan, Joy Gogo, Jojo Ortiz, May Bergado, Josephine Go, and Liezl Deloso who are now in the Council of Past Presidents. “We are aligned with Pres. Michelle’s direction to level-up through collaboration, innovation, and sustainability,” Ms. Amir said, referring to the National PMAP. “So while we continue to build on our strengths, we take on new directions in addition to our regular meetings, trainings, anniversary, fellowship, CSR and X’mas Party.” Collaboration To build a stronger network, Ms. Amir said the chapter aims to promote synergy by grouping members according to their respective sectors during meetings to promote internal collaboration and networking. In addition, all meetings would have a Help Desk to assist members with their queries and concerns. “Collaboration with your fellow PMAPers will increase since we will have 4 members per committee so that will be 4 members x 7committees=28 plus 10 officers & Board Members + 8 CoPP members = 46,” she explained. “With 90 members, this means, half of you will be actively collaborating. This will also train more of you for future PMAP leadership roles.” On top of synergy among members of the same industry sector, the chapter will also set up a Benchmarking Platform designed to exchange best practices. Three local benchmarking events have been scheduled for 2018 by Trustee Bambie Espiritu. Externally, the new Council of Presidents will handle collaborations with TESDA, Go Negosyo, DOLE Safety, and schools for JPMAP. To sustain these initiatives, the chapter will reactivate the Mentoring Program set up in 2016 by PP Jojo Ortiz.
Charging of PMAP-CDO officers led by 2018 Chapter Pres Sol Amir (4th from right)
“The mentoring will be more structured and will culminate with certificate awarding during our X’mas Party,” Ms. Amir said. “Mentors in the 5 areas of HR are now available: Talent Acquisition, Industrial Relations with Union & without Union; Performance Management, Occupational Safety & Standards. This is gratis, a free service for you.” Another project is the PMAP store under VP Josette Cellon which will showcase products of interested members and HR books by local authors such as JBJ. “As per Pres. Michelle: We are thought leaders, bring new ideas. and create new things,” Ms. Amir noted. PMAP-CDO will update its Mission/Vision to bring into fruition the best practices learned during their benchmarking with the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resources Management. Branding PMAP-CDO To raise public awareness and recall, the chapter will actively promote brand awareness and recognition by projecting a uniform look when communicating meetings, seminars, and programs, so when Kagayanons think of HR, they would automatically think of
PMAP-CDO. In addition, PP Jojo Ortiz will fine tune the content of the chapter’s mission/vision for its new website: PMAPCDO.org. The website would eventually become the preferred interface for PMAPers and the public who seek information about PMAP, its members, and the latest on HR. Revisiting committees Not the least, PMAPCDO has renamed the Professional Development Committee as Leadership & Development to expand its activities and provide opportunities to increase members’ personal and professional competence and knowledge. L&D Comm will handle both mentoring and benchmarking programs in addition to the regular trainings/seminars. An Information Communication Technologies Committee has also been created to help modernize chapter operations, handle the website, and actively help members embrace the digital disruption. “Your chapter will literally embrace digital disruption and automate day-to-day operational processes. Your trustees will innovate, will work smarter, but not necessarily harder,”
Ms. Amir explained. “For instance, our Treasurer is now using an app to manage our finances.” Trustees and Committee Chairs will share a joint PMAP-CDO email account to be on the same page instantly and be able to work without the hassle of texting, calling, and going the extra mile to coordinate work. Trustees with also share access to an online directory of members for easy eblasting. The chapter is also moving to a new office address at Uno Bldg, Apolinar Velez St., three blocks from Seda Centrio, our 2018 meeting venue. Giving Back In line with PMAP National President Michelle Garcia’s mandate to give back to members and the community, PMAP-CDO will give back through its well-curated HR Insider e-newsletter that will feature HR News, market info, and trends and not just mere chapter event updates. Members will also enjoy the benefit of a Q&A e-forum on Industrial Relations to be handled by IPP Vivien Lawansa. “We want to provide CPD units to those attending our trainings and seminars and hence we will apply
for CPD accreditation with PRC this year. Not the least, we will give back to the community and help PMAP’s AIHRM (Asian Institute of Human Resource Management) and Xavier Ateneo by recruiting lecturers as well as students.” “I absolutely believe in the big role that PMAP plays in our careers,” Ms. Amir stressed. “I will serve PMAP-CDO and do what I can to ensure that the same opportunities are made available to you in the same way they were made available to me thousands of years ago when I was working in Marketing.” She also committed to continue programs that strengthen professionalism – through education, training, opportunities, assistance and other resources. “However, I cannot succeed unless I have your support and cooperation,” she said. “Please get involved, join the committees for PMAP-CDO to have a positive impactful influence in your careers. “In closing, I would like to thank Grace Maniquiz, my HR partner in Xavier Ateneo, she heads HR operations, and my hunk of a husband Moshe Amir, who graciously lets me devote a lot of time to PMAP.
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Rebublic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Naawan OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice RA 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirements and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-01, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. Series of 2013 (IRR of RA 10172), Notice is hereby served to the PUBLIC that JO ISMAEL ROXAS LUNAS has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error in the entry of sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JO ISMAEL ROXAS LUNAS who was born May 16, 1991 at Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are DOMINGO B. LUNAS and ANITA C. ROXAS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition within this office not later than FEBRUARY 2018. (Sgd.) MARLON S. DACOCO Municipal Civil Registrar
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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF Tubod, Lanao del Norte NOTICE OF EXTRA – JUDICIAL SALE (EJF No. 210-07-2018) Upon the Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135/1508, as amended, filed by the 1st VALLEY BANK, A DEVELOPMENT BANK, Baroy, Lanao del Norte against LILIA S. JUMARITO, Quezon Ave., Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to satisfy the indebtedness which as of August 10, 2016 amounting to TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P250,000.00) excluding penalties, charges, attorney’s fee and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at Public Auction on 23rd day of March, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 07, Provincial Capitol of Lanao del Norte, Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all its improvements, to wit: LIST OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES TCT No. T-17,678 Lot No. B-8-C-3, Psd-12-024470 “A parcel of Residential Lot situated at Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte with an area of One Thousand One Hundred Thirteen (1,113) square meters, more or less. Bounded on the SE., along line 1-2, by Lot B-8-C-2; on the SW., along line 2-3, by a Road; on the NW., along line 3-4 by Lot B-8-C-8-4 all of the subdivision plan., on the North along line4 -5, by Lot B-9, Psd-12-015337; on the NE., along line 5-1 by Lot B-8-C-1 all of the subdivision plan. Together with all the improvements found thereon.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and time. In the event that the Public Auction cannot take place on the said date, it shall be held on April 6, 2018 without further notice. Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, this February 8, 2018. For the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff
(Sgd.) CONRADO V. HINGCO, JR. Sheriff IV
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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF Tubod, Lanao del Norte NOTICE OF EXTRA – JUDICIAL SALE (EJF No. 209-07-2018) Upon the Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135/1508, as amended, filed by the 1st VALLEY BANK, A DEVELOPMENT BANK, Baroy, Lanao del Norte against LILIBETH G. GALBINEZ, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, to satisfy the indebtedness which as of March 03, 2000, amounting to TWO HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND PESOS (P260,000.00) excluding penalties, charges, attorney’s fee and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at Public Auction on 23rd day of March, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 07, Provincial Capitol of Lanao del Norte, Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all its improvements, to wit: LIST OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES OCT No. P-8,361 Lot No. 1283, Pls-35 “A parcel of Residential Lot situated at Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte with an area of Six Hundred (600) square meters, more or less. Bounded on the SE., along line 1-2 by Lot No. 1281, Pls-35, on the SW., along line 2-3 by Road, on the NW., along line 3-4 by Road and on the NE., along line 4-1 by Lot No. 1284, Pls-13, Kapatagan Public Land Subdivision. Together with all the improvements found thereon.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and time. In the event that the Public Auction cannot take place on the said date, it shall be held on April 6, 2018 without further notice. Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, this February 8, 2018. For the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff
(Sgd.) CONRADO V. HINGCO, JR. Sheriff IV
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implementation of their projects and programs that bring services to the people of Lamitan City. “Words are powerless to express my sincere gratitude to our beloved Mujiv Hataman for his untiring support, and to his dynamic workforce in DPWH-ARMM headed by Regional Secretary Don Mustapha Loong, DPWHARMM Basilan District Engineer Soler Undug. The Lamiteños will never forget your generosity, Gov. Mujiv Hataman,” the mayor said. These recognitions were not considered by the lady mayor as the end of everything, she marks these as a great challenge to work more, to aim more, and to do more as she envisions for “Abante pa more Lamitan City.” She encouraged everyone to support her, her initiatives and programs to be more pro duc tive in bringing s e r v i c e s an d f u l f i l l i ng her commitments to the Lamiteños to take Lamitan City to a more progressive and more developed city not only in Mindanao but in the whole nation. “I call on all of you today to be with me, believe with me, and work with the City Government for a brighter future ahead of us. Lamitan, this is how we build our future. So Lamiteños, let’s keep moving forward,” she concluded. (ALT/RVC/PIA9Basilan with reports from Nilda Delos Reyes)
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hurting each other with our words. In just one moment, our hurtful words can do years of damage. So why not ask Jesus Christ to take charge of your heart and marriage? He will help you start communicating with your mate both honestly and kindly. Then you will both win each debate, and only become happier, better friends. Just Think a Minute…
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are still growing up? It is the truth that there is a powerful God who has the ability to allow---or, yes, disallow--anyone from having a good and peaceful life, depending on whether an individual has fear and love of Him. If there is fear and love of God among children, they would obey His commands. If children would obey the commands of God, they would learn to love God with all their hearts, with all their strength, and with all their minds. They would also learn to love their neighbors as they love themselves. If this is the kind of thought that is given them and instilled in their hearts and minds, peace and prosperity will come upon them. Otherwise, they would suffer rebuke, poverty, and failure in everything they do. -ooo FOR QUESTIONS, REACTIONS: If anyone would like to ask me any
question about what the burning issues of the day mean, or what we have discussed here, or to consult on any problem, whatever it maybe, please call 0917 984 24 68, or email me at batasmauricio@yahoo.com, or post your concerns at www.facebook.com/attybatas. Promise, I will answer right away. Thank God in the Name of Jesus, Amen!
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crimes and/or violations of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. The commission would have power, on a complaint, or m o t u pro pr i o, a n d concurrently with the Office of the Ombudsman to hear, investigate, receive, gather, and e va luate e vidence, intelligence reports, and information in administrative cases against all presidential appointees. As long as corruption prevails in the bureaucracy, greed of any kind likes to dwell in it. As the song goes: never, never, never enough. (ruffy44_ph2000@yahoo. com)
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anything. If at the end of a mental prayer, for example, we feel tired and bored-is a sign we have not done our prayer well, or that it was not prayer at all. The ultimate proof of a good prayer is when we build up the conviction that we are becoming more like Christ; that our mind and heart are in communion with Christ. We reflect the power of Christ. roycimagala@gmail.com
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smartphones,” he said. Meanwhile, Globe may keep its $850-million capital expenditure (capex) for the next two years. “Historically, if you look at the spending trends, you can project. You see business and data growth. Logical for us but we don’t know the number. That is depending on what we see market needs. We do spend as necessary. If you look at the numbers, we went $750 million in ’15, $1 billion in ’16, $850 million in ’17 and projecting over $850 million to $900 million in ’18,” Mr. Cu said. As of end-2017, Globe said it spent around P42.5 billion in capital expenditures “to support the growing subscriber base and its demand for date.” Mr. Cu also said they are focusing on tapping the market for prepaid broadband, rather than rolling out an expansive fiber network, which is the strategy of PLDT.
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promoted – he now distinctly holds the position as presidential barber. T h a t ’s b e c a u s e t h e President ne ver a l lows anyone in Malacañang or
in Manila for that matter to groom his hair. He makes it a point to always return to his hometown of Davao City to have a haircut appointment with where else? At Rocky’s Barbershop. Rocky’s Barbershop was established in 1996 at Victoria Plaza Mall in Davao City by entrepreneur Tom Gempesaw, the first barbershop to open an outlet in a shopping mall. At the time, only women enjoyed pampering in mallbased salons. R o c k y ’s B a r b e r s h o p was so popular that they eventually branched out in General Santos. In 2016, it was Cagayan de Oro’s turn – first opening up shop at SM City Cagayan de Oro and later at Centrio. At Rocky’s, the barbers are very reliable and experienced in the craft like Mr. Acub. Every time a new styling technique comes up, barbers readily avail themselves of the training. Gempesaw envisions Rocky’s Barbershop to the be the premier male grooming destination in Mindanao. With branches popping up everywhere, he is definitely living closer to that dream.
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from page 6 acoustic concert with not just one but two alternating live bands while gazing at the starfilled sky above and the bright spots of downtown CDO below extending towards Macajalar Bay. Proceeds of the event go to St. Joseph Golden Home. A Taste of Romance – Valentines for a Cause is also being brought to us by Mindanao Daily News, Beloved Fashion Gallery, Cuhana Inc., Anj Dance Studio, Babies Wardrobe and Amway.
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and “poignant”, and by the Daily News as “intelligent” and “courageous”. The play - first performed OffBroadway and in locations around the world by Ms. Ensler - dives into the mystery, humor, pain, power, wisdom, outrage, and excitement in women’s experiences. V–Day grew out of the play that exploded onto the scene in 1998, breaking taboos about women’s sexuality and shattering silence around violence done to women and girls. V-Day CDO is a local effort within the worldwide context of the 20th Anniversary V-Day Campaign. V-Day CDO and The Vagina Monologues 2018 V-Day CDO’s The Vagina Monologues gathers some of Cagayan de Oro’s most talented artists and advocates. These performers – men, women, and the LGBTQ have volunteered their time and talent to help achieve the goal of reaching out and helping Kagay-anons realize that violence of all forms on all genders is real. What makes this year’s show special is the fact that seven original pieces written by Kagay-anons
will be delivered by the artists. In addition, some of the monologues were also translated to Binisaya. This, the group believes, is the best way to help the audience understand the message of The Vagina Monologues. The show also includes pieces lifted from A Memory A Mo n o l o g u e A R a nt and A Prayer, which is a collection of monologues by world-renowned authors and playwrights like Maya Angelou and Edward Albee. MMRP features diverse voices of characters who break open, expose, and examine violence at all levels and types. The pieces create a realistic portrait of how violence against women (and the LGBTQ & men) affect every one of us. V-Day CDO’s male artists perform the pieces from MMRP. Presented by Oro Teatro Bulawanon, the same group that staged the Palanca award-winning play Reyna Elena last November 2016, this year’s TVM also focuses on sensitive (and often misunderstood) issues such as bullying, rape, and sexual harassment. Throughout the show, audiences will experience a roller coaster of emotions: joy, excitement, confidence, fear, confusion, disbelief, realization, and ultimately, fulfillment. The goal of this year’s show is to make everyone realize that to move forward and find a solution for the problem of violence, we must work together regardless of gender. This is why the production has men and the LGBTQ working with and performing alongside women from all walks of life. Benefit Show The Vagina Monologues is a benefit show. Proceeds will be used for programs and projects for women. The group will be working and coordinating with a civic organization in CDO to create these programs. Additionally, 10% of the total earnings will be given as spotlight donation to the V-Day movement. Donation Tickets & T-Shirts Donation tickets for the show are available at Php150 for professionals and Php100 for students. Reservations can be made by calling or sending a message to 09178708792. To raise more funds for the VDay campaign, the TVM group is also selling personalized t-shirts with the print “Ang Bilat Dili Pamalikas”. The shirts are available in different sizes at Vjandep Bulua and Tiano, Aruga/Amuma at SM CDO Downtown Premier, as well as at the Limketkai bazaar scheduled for Feb 8 to 14 at the LKK Rotunda area (center of the mall). Donation tickets will also be sold during the bazaar. Join the campaign against violence of all forms, on all genders. Watch The Vagina Monologues on February 17 at the VIP Hotel. It’s going to be an experience you won’t forget for a long time! PR
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to pursue a study identifying which industries can be put up in Mindanao, with the help of the businesses from both countries that will create more jobs in the region, particularly in Marawi. Moreover, the dialogue between the Philippine and Turkish governments covers strengthening trade, investment promotions, and agriculture. “ T h e P h i l ippi n e s i s committed to pursuing several growth opportunities by strengthening partnerships with emerging economic partners like Turkey,” said DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez, who led the delegation to Ankara. Lopez met with Turkish National Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli, who was designated to represent the Turkish government for the first JCTEC with the Philippines. According to DTI, various areas that were discussed include cooperation on MSMEs; manufacturing such as textiles and garments, p h ar m a c e ut i c a l s ; a g r i pro c e ss i ng for m ango, coconut, and banana; hotels and tourism; infrastructure; air services; customs; energy; science and technology ; education; standardization; film and creatives; defense; and contracting and consultancy services. Lopez noted that the Philippine exports to Turkey were currently limited to desiccated coconut, personal care products, electronics, and tires. “During our discussions, we noticed that there are opportunities for our Philippine exporters -whether manufactured goods or services - to further tap the Turkish market,” the trade chief said. “Engaging with Turkey is in line with the thrust of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration to engage with non-traditional trading partners to reinvigorate ties and increase trade between both countries,” he added. (PNA)
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reliable and affordable supply of energy to meet the growing demands of development,” said Tomas I. Alcantara, chairman and president of ACR, in a statement. “As a significant power provider in the Zamboanga Peninsula and Mindanao, we know that we have a major role to play in fueling the economic growth in the region by investing in the energy sector and building power plants,” added Mr. Alcantara, who also chairs the Philippines’ Asia-Pacific E conomic C o op erat ion (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC). The ADB loan will finance 11 big-ticket infrastructure projects to improve road n e t w o r k s i n We s t e r n Mindanao, particularly in the Zamboanga Peninsula, ACR said.
It said the package would bankroll the construction of around 280 kilometers of national, primary, secondary and tertiary roads and bridges in the peninsula and TawiTawi, to be implemented from 2018 to 2023. Mr. Alcantara said the roll out of infrastructure projects would help maximize the growth potential and hasten the economic development not only of the Zamboanga but the entire Mindanao. He said the Zamboanga Peninsula would be the contact point of the southern main island in the planned interconne c t ion of t he Mindanao and Visayas power grids. “By the time of completion of the (National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ prospective Visayas-Mindanao) interconnection project, we will have two operating power plants strategically located in the Zamboanga Peninsula ready to provide power to the Visayas as well,” he added. The Alcantara power group supplies electricity to the Zamboanga City, t he p e n i nsu l a’s l arge st population center, through its 100-megawatt (MW) diesel plant of its unit of Western Mindanao Power Corp. The group operates three other power facilities in Mindanao, namely: the 103MW Mapalad Power Corp. diesel plant in Iligan City; the 55-MW Southern Philippines Power Corp. diesel facility in Alabel, Sarangani; and the first 105-MW section of the 210-MW Sarangani Energy Corp. baseload coalfired power plant in Maasim, Sarangani. S a r a n g a n i E n e r g y ’s second 105-MW section is in the advanced stages of construction and is on-track to start its commercial run in 2019. The Alsons power group plans to start this year the construction of the 105MW San Ramon Power, Inc. (SRPI) baseload coal-fired power plant in Talisayan, Zamboanga City. The plant is the biggest power project in the Zamboanga Peninsula and is expected to start operating in 2021. M r. A l c a n t a r a s a i d the company has begun preliminar y work on a 15-megawatt run-of-river hydropower project at the Siguil River basin in Maasim, Sarangani. The project’s commercial operation is expected in 2020. — Victor V. Saulon
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session dubbed TravelX. Hosted by the Department of Tourism Region 10 office and organized by tourism c on s u lt a nt s a n d e v e nt m an a ge m e nt c omp any, Selrahco, the two-day event will bring in around close to 100 representatives from the hotel and resort sectors, local tourism offices, event organizers, tour operators, large and medium sized corporations and social and civic clubs.
Cagayan de Oro was selected to host TravelX - The B2B Event after it lauched direct flight links with several cities and top tourist destinations such as Boracay, Clark, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Tagbilaran, Zamboanga and 10 other points across the archipelago. “We are inviting travel agents, tour op erators, organizations, associations and event and meeting organizers from Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao who plan to organize tours or conferences in places like Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, Z amboanga, B ohol and Boracay to attend the one day business session on February 22,” said Charles Lim, the organizer of the event. L i m s a i d Tr a v e l X w i l l prov i d e a p e r fe c t networking platform for travel stakeholders and at the same time, promote increased awareness about the beautiful tourist attractions of the featured destinations evn as he urged the travel community in the region to take advantage of it. Some of the prestigious establishments which have already signed up for TravelX are Radissons Blu, Park Inn, Bellevue Resort, Be Resort, Almont Resort, Savoy Hotel, Belmont Hotel, Marco Polo, Almont Hotel, San Remegio Beach Club, Quest Hotel,Dakak Resort and properties, Be Resorts, Bohol Beach Club, Bai Hotel and Cagayan de Oro-based hotels like Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort, and Seda Centrio. Other entities participating include the Iloilo Provincial Tourism Office, Lite Shipping, Cebu Pacific Air, Asiatic Adventure Tours, Enchanted Kingdom, itravel tourist lane, 4 bros and i events and travel, getGo. Registration is open on a first come first served basis to corporate clients. travel agents, civic clubs and accredited event organizers f rom C a g ay an d e O ro and Misamis Oriental for free. Interested parties can call Apollo Santos at +639273173737 or email him a apollo.selrahco@gmail.com. TravelX -The B2B Event is supported by the Department of Tourism regional offices of regions 7, 9, 11 and 10 with Limketkai Luxe Hotel and Cebu Pacific as main sponsors and Quest Hotel and Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort as featured event sponsors. Media partners are Business Week Mindanao, CDO Bloggers, KBP Cagayan de Oro Chapter and CDODev. com.
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Mayor Sara Duterte with County of Kaua’i mayor B ernard P. Car valho Jr. aims to promote mutually b e n e f i c i a l c o op e r at i on and deeper understanding through an exchange of ideas in the fields of tourism and culture, agriculture, and trade and commerce. Both parties agreed to exchange tourism practices and cultural preservation;
share met ho ds us e d to attract and maintain tourist i nte re st , i n clu d i ng t he promotion and preservation of their respective cultures; promote respective sister city and support easy access. O n a g r i c u lt u re , t h e parties would endeavor to share and exchange ideas on agricultural enhancement s y s t e m s a n d pro g r a m s s i n c e b o t h a r e a s “a r e blessed with spectacular natural panoramas and lush vegetation.” Both parties may provide an exchange in the necessary machines, crops, and products that are lacking within their partnered city. Both will also maintain open communication in terms of potential business ventures, investment, and product trade. Milan described the new partnerships as a strong indication that the city is now being considered as a safe and secure place and attractive destination for investments. “I have high hopes that there will be more foreign businessmen coming to D av a o C it y to e x pl ore business opportunities in the coming days,” he added. Mayor S ar a D ute r te said the city is a “friend to ever yone” and that it welcomes opportunities to establish and boost linkages that strengthen relationship with different cities. DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE Noticeisherebygiventhatthe decease SERGIO L. ONGCOY, left a parcel of conjugal land with his surviving wife, LEONARDA ONGCOY,describedandbounded as follows: “A PARCEL OF AGRICULTURE LAND, (Lot No. 991-A,Psd-10-030723(AR),being a portion of Lot 991, Bsd-7124), situated in Barangay Capihan, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao , with and area of more or less TWENTY SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR (26,524) SQUARE METERS; is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALEenteredintobyandbetween LEONARDA ONGCOY, widow, RONIE A. QUIJADA, ERMENIA O. POTINCHA, RODENIO ON G COY, G RESILD A O. POTICHA, JULIETO ONGCOY and SANDRO ONGCOY, all married, of legal ages, Filipino, and residing at Capihan. Libona, Bukidnon, hereafter called the ADJUDICATORS-VENDORS and WENEFREDA A. MANGUBAT, also of legal age, FIlipina, widow and a resident of Salimbalan, Banngon, Bukidnon, hereinafter called the VENDEE; That for and inconsiderationofthesumofONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00)PhilippineCurrency, in hand paid by VENDEE, receipt ofwhichareherebyacknowledged by the herein ADJUDICATEVENDORS and to their complete satisfaction, they hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY to the VENDEE, WENEFREDA A. MANGUBAT, to her heirs and assigns, the above-described parcel of land, free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever andherebywarrantandcovenant to defend the rights conveyed against any and all just claim of any person whomsoever; Under Notary Public of ATTY. JULIANO C. LAVISORES; as Per Doc No. 32; Page No. 08; Book No. 90; Series of 2008. BWM: February 2, 9 & 16, 2018
“It is our responsibility to make sure that we become open to different cultures so that we can have wide perspective on how we can improve our service to the community,” she said. Both parties signed the agreement almost a year after a trade mission of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii led by Carvalho visited Davao and extended a friendship certificate to signify their interest in establishing a sisterhood relationship with the city. Car valho said they look for ward to sharing knowledge on agriculture and enhancement systems, including technology and products. “ We t o b r o a d e n communication fields to promote best practices in fields that are to each other,” he added. He described the sisterhood agreement as about “partnerships, coordination, and collaboration, and cooperation.”
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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF File NO. EJF-2018-414 Upon Extra-Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118, filed by BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS, a government instrumentality created and existing under authority of Republic Act No. 7653, with office address at the BSP Building, A. Mabini corner P. Ocampo Sts., Malate, Manila, against ALEXANDER A. ABADINES, with address at No. 3382, Phase III, Zone 5, NHA, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of October 31, 2017, amounts to ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED SIXTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY SIX PESOS & 67/100 (P1,661,866.67) Philippine Currency, as mortgagor’s principal and outstanding indebtedness including interest, excluding other necessary fees, charges and expenses of Extra-Judicial Foreclosure and Sale, the undersigned Sheriff-in-charge will SELL at Public Auction on FEBRUARY 26, 2018 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter, at RTC Branch 39, 2nd Floor, Hall of Justice, Goldridge Building, Mastersons Avenue corner P.N. Roa Avenue, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, to the Highest Bidder for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the real property mortgaged together with all existing and future improvements thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-124138 Registered in the name of ALEXANDER A. ABADINES “A PARCEL OF LAND ( Lot 8, Block 10, of the cons. Subd. Plan, PCS- 10-001781, being a portion of Lot Nos. 3650, 3651, 3652, 3653, 3654, all of Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre, Lot 3649-A, Psd-10-022211 & Lot 3649-B- 1, Psd-10-022978). Situated in the Barangay of Iponan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the x x x. Beginning at x x x; containing an area of One Hundred Eighty (180) Square meter, more or less” Prospective Buyers/Bidders may investigate for themselves the property herein above described and encumbrance thereof, if any there be. In case February 26, 2018 will be declared holiday or non-working day, the Public Auction Sale shall be held be on March 2, 2018 without futher notice, publication and posting. Cagayan de Oro City, January 25, 2018. FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF BY: BWM : Feb 9, 16 & 23, 2018
(Sgd.) JOSEPH C. MAAGAD Sheriff IV
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