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Land use plan CAGAYAN de Oro City has an updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). This, after the 17th City Council headed by vice mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas during its regular session Monday passed Resolution No. 11914-2015, adopting the Cagayan de Oro City Comprehensive Land Use Plan for 2013 to 2022. The plan will serve as a guide for the city’s physical development. It aims to steer the city’s growth as the business and trading center of Southern Philippines and provide a framework of goals, objectives, strategies and actions required for achievement of the city’s future CdeO 2022, as cited in the CLUP. Chapter 3 lists specific goals of the city during the period such as the upliftment of the socioeconomic condition by empowering the citizenry for a safe, healthy and secured community, improvement of the quality of education, implementation of housing and urban development-related initiatives, promotion of skills development and technology transfer and values formation as well as livelihood opportunities.
By Leslie D. Venzon Philippine News Agency
EGAWORLD’S Suntrust Properties, Inc. is expecting at least P2 billion in sales from its 11.2-hectare residential condominium project located in Davao following the launch of a second tower this month.
PRDP projects COMPOSTELA Valley -- Around P350 million worth of projects for the Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP) Sub-Projects is proposed to be implemented in Compostela Valley for 2015. ComVal expressed its commitment to participate in the PRDP and pursue a total of 11 I-BUILD Sub-Projects to be realized in the different municipalities of the province, seeking the support of Department of Agriculture (DA) to provide counterpart funds for the projects. Among the projects proposed for the PRDP include the rehabilitation of farm-to-market road (FMR) in Pangutusan, Nabunturan – New Alegria, Compostela (10,000m) worth PhP93 million; San Miguel – Kidawa FMR (2000 m) with bridge worth P36 million; and Nuevo Iloco, Mawab – Panibasan, Maco FMR (5000 m) worth P44.5 million. In Monkayo, also included is the rehabilitation of Purok 6 – Purok 15, Casoon FMR (6500 m) worth P71 million; Purok 7, Baylo FMR (1300 m) worth P13 million; and the construction of Hagimitan Hanging Bridge (120 ln. m) worth P7 million.
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The first tower of One Lakeshore Drive is now almost sold out, prompting the company to launch the next tower way ahead of schedule. “We are very happy with the overwhelming reception of Davaoeños to our first residential project in Davao Park District. Our experience is far beyond what we have expected,” said Harrison M. Paltongan, president,
Suntrust Properties, Inc., a 100‐percent owned subsidiary of Megaworld. One Lakeshore Drive is a four‐tower residential condominium cluster that will rise at the center of the township, right at the corner of Megaworld Avenue and Lakeshore Drive. “Megaworld is ramping up the masterplan of Davao Park District to make living, megaworld/PAGE 11
The artist’s rendition of the newly-launched second tower of One Lakeshore Drive condominium project of Suntrust Properties, Inc., subsidiary of Megaworld, in Davao City yesterday.
IP group hits Sen. Cayetano for ‘fanning anti-Moro sentiment’ By MINDANEWS
MALAYBALAY City -- An indigenous peoples’ alliance accused Senator Alan Peter Cayetano of fanning antiMoro sentiment and of being “painfully unversed in the intricacies of the peace problem in the country.” In a statement Thursday, t he Ka lipunan ng mga Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (KAMP) said Cayetano’s reactions on the clash between Moro rebels and the Special Action Forces of the Philippine National Police stirred up “public
opinion against the Moro people.” Forty-four SAF operatives died Sunday in a clash with Moro rebels in Barangay Tukanalipao, Mamasapano town in Maguindanao. The policemen went to the area to arrest suspected terrorists Zulkifli Bin Hir alias “Marwan,” allegedly a member of the Jemaah Islamiyah, and Basit Usman of the Abu Sayyaf. KAMP also criticized C ay e t a n o’s w it h d r aw a l of co-sponsorship of the
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Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) on Tuesday, citing the MILF’s “lack of commitment, to peace, development, and the rule of law”. “ The senator must understand that the ‘rule of law’ inscribed in the Philippine constitution is not the basis of the peace talks. The peace talks should be based on the unity to address the root causes of insurgency that is necessary for a just and lasting peace. To demand to play by one side’s rules is a display of condescension which is unfruitful in the hit/PAGE 11
FALLEN POLICEMEN. Fellow police officers carry the caskets of slain policemen involved in the Mamasapano clash to be loaded into Philippine Air Force C-130 planes that will take them to Manila Thursday morning. mindanews photo by froilan gallardo
Steag cited for people development efforts THE People Management Association of the Philippines ( P M A P ) c it e d e n e rg y -
producer STEAG State Power Inc (SPI) for its relentless support to the organization’s plans and programs. PMAP national president Atty. Josephus Jimenez presented the award to Steag during PMAP’s annual national general membership meeting held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel on January 28, 2015. Jimenez cited Steag’s commitment to the cause of developing and enhancing the competitiveness of the steag/PAGE 11
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The School Principal, Professor Lanao del Norte hosts Albus Dumbledore and the Culinary Tourism Festival anew Transparency Board TUBOD, Lanao del Norte -- The Provincial Tourism Office of Lanao del Norte conducted on its 4th year the Culinary Tourism Festival at the Mindanao Civic Center gymnasium, in the capital town Tubod, this province. Declared winning top three colleges in different categories, out of the five entries, were the MSU-Maigo School of Arts and Trade (MSAT) of Maigo town, Mercy Junior College of Tubod, and North Central Mindanao College (NCMC) of Maranding, Lala, all from this province. P r o v i n c i a l To u r i s m Officer Minda Regis explained that this annual event falls every September during the National Tourism Week celebration but due to conflict of activities in the province, they had it done in December last year. It aims to enhance skills of the participants/students and its school as well, offering vocational courses accredited by the Technical Educational Skills Development Authority (TESDA), said Regis. The event would be a
tool/ test on how far the participants/schools have gone as to latest trend in hand l i ng t he d i f fe re nt categories lined up, Regis added. Competitions were on Table Set-Up with Mercy Junior College who bagged first, followed by MSU-MSAT and NCMC for the third place. Winners received cash prize of P7,000, 5,000, and 3,000 for the first, second and third placers, respectively. In the Table Skirting category, MSU-MSAT won first place with P7,000 cash prize. Mercy Junior College and NCMC bagged the second and third place, with cash prize of P5,000, 3,000, respectively. For Flower Arrangement, MSU-MSAT again won the top spot and took home the P7,000 cash prize. Mercy Junior College won second place and NCMC took the third spot, same cash prize of P5,000, 3,000, respectively. While in the Fruit & Vegetable Carving contest, it was NCMC who took first place with a cash prize of P2,000, second placer MSU-
MSAT had P1,500 cash prize. Mercy Junior College got third place with P1,000 cash prize. Mercy Junior College received a cash prize of P7,000 as over-all Top Performing School in 2014 Culinary Tourism Festival, followed by MSU-MSAT as the second top performing school and thirdly by NCMC. The top winning second and third schools won cash prize of P5,000 and P3,000, respectively. Panel of judges was chaired
by Regional Director Catalino Chan lll of the Department of Tourism, region 10. Members composed of managers from the Apple Tree Restaurant and from the N-Hotel, all from Cagayan de Oro City. Pro cl ai me d w i n ne rs will represent Lanao Norte in any Culinary Tourism Festivals in the region, particularly the ‘Kumbira,’ an event organized by the Cagayan de Oro Hotel Resort & Restaurant Association, said the Provincial Tourism Officer.
Health clearance for canteen and catering crews pushed THE Cagayan de Oro City Council here on Thursday is pushing for mandatory health examination of crew of various food canteens and catering business here. City Councilor Dante Pajo, chair of the City Council
committee on health and sanitation, called on food caterers and canteen owners to have their food servers or crew examined to ensure that all are fit to work and serve the consumers. Clearance/PAGE 11
DTI leads destruction of uncertified Christmas lights THE Department of Trade an d In du s t r y M i s am i s Oriental Provincial Office (DTI—MOR) will lead the destruction of uncertified Christmas Lights on January 30, 2015, Friday, 3:00 pm, after its first regular meeting with the Cagayan de Oro City Price Coordinating Council (CDO-CPCC). DTI and the members
of the council, with media representatives, will witness the obliteration and disposal of P160,000.00 estimated worth of uncertified Christmas Lights at the compound of City Engineers Office in Kauswagan. The destruction is a result of the monitoring and enforcement activities dti/PAGE 11
By MARK LORREN T. TEJANO Budget Officer Designate DepEd Misamis Oriental
The school is considered as the student’s second home. Therefore, the people who are in it are a part of his second family. As such, everyone who has a hand in running or managing the institution is expected to do so like a family patriarch or matriarch. One of the major roles is performed by the school principal, who is not only responsible for the institution, but also for the students and their teachers. The school principal, therefore, plays the role of the “head of the family”. As the head or leader, the principal has the power to get things moving in his or her institution. He or she is responsible for making decisions, coming up with programs and projects, as well as getting people who will not only help fulfill the school’s mission, but also guide the students towards the right path. I n J . K . R o w l i n g ’s book series Harry Potter, Hog warts’ head of the family was Professor Albus Dumbledore. He had the last word on practically everything concerning the school and its students – and even its teachers. He was the most powerful man at Hogwarts. Despite all the power he possessed, however, Professor Albus did not
use it for personal gains. Like Professor Albus, ou r s ch o ol pr i n c ip a l s should be honest in the work that they do. Our principals should be transparent, especially in terms of budget and finances. There are many ways a principal can be transparent. The most important thing to re m e mb e r i s to s h are information to the general population. One way of doing this is by posting financial information in the School’s Transparency Board every time an activity that involves money is undertaken by the school. School Operating Budget, Annual Procurement Plan, Project Procurement and Management Plan, Summar y of MOOE Downloading Expenses, t hes e are s ome of t he re p or t s t h at a s c h o o l principal must share to the public. If the School Principal wants a more mo der n approach, he or she has to set up a simple website where the teachers, parents and stakeholders in the community can re g u l arly up d ate e a ch other activities, issues an d f i n an c i a l m atte rs involving the school and the students. Harr y Potter named one of his children Albus, af t e r Profe s s or A l bu s Dumbledore. Harry knew he was a flawed man and admired him anyway – I think Harry feels the same way about his children. Even after Dumbledore died, he helped Harr y defeat He-who-shouldnot-be-named evil. Professor Albus Dumbledore was Harry’s school principal. The school principal is a powerful educational leader and the student’s role model.
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Megaworld taps EEI to build Chinatown condo project MEGAWORLD Corporation has signed up EEI C or poration to build a residential condominium p r o j e c t i n t h e c i t y ’s Chinatown area. In a s t at e m e nt , t h e flagship property firm of billionaire Andrew Tan said it tapped EEI to complete the Noble Place by the first quarter of 2017. “ The project is on schedule. The foundation is already done and the contractor is already starting the construction of the residential tower,”
Wilson Sy, head of sales and m arke t i ng for t h e Chinatown group of Megaworld said. The P4.5-billion residential projec t will rise as a 47-storey modern edifice at the heart of the old Chinatown, offering 4 6 0 unit s . T he proj e c t offers two- to five-bedroom units with balconies. For students and investors, the project has studio and onebedroom units. The condo tower also has five passenger elevators and a sixth for cargo.
“This residential d e vel opme nt g r a du a l ly r e i nv e nt s t h e o l d a n d traditional image of Binondo Chinatown into a vibrant modern metropolis by ushering new upscale developments within the area,” Sy said. Noble Place will also feature sky gardens on the 16th and 26th floors, and offers a variety of boutiques, coffee shops and salons on the ground floor. “ We a re c o m m i t t e d to bring the old glory of Binondo with the restoration
of their historical street,” Sy said. Megaworld posted a net income of P19.03 billion in the first nine months of last year, up 192 percent from the P6.52 billion in the same period in 2013. Revenues of Megaworld and its subsidiaries GlobalEstate Resorts Inc. (GERI), Empire East Land Holdings and Suntrust Properties went up by 57 percent to P41.86 billion in the January to September period from P26.68 billion the previous year.
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Globe snags CA ruling against local gov’t fee on cell towers
THE Court of Appeals (CA) has barred local governments f rom sl apping tele com companies with cell tower fees. In a statement, Globe Telecom Inc said the CA has revoked an ordinance issued in 2008 by the Santiago City government in Isabela province. That ordinance required telcos to pay the local government P200,000 for every communications tower or cell site put up in the city. The Department of Justice (DOJ) had upheld the legality of the ordinance after Globe questioned it. Santiago City was billing Globe P5.9 million for the use of seven towers
between 2008 and 2010. Spurned by the DOJ, Globe appealed the matter before the Regional Trial Court of Santiago City, which also ruled against the telco in 2012. Globe elevated the case to the CA, which in May last year ruled in the telco’s favor. “Evidently, there is no reasonable relation between t h e c i t y g o v e r n m e nt’s imposition of tower fees and the promotion of health, morals, good order, safety or the general welfare of the people,” the CA ruling read. The Santiago City government had cited as a globe/PAGE 11
Globe, PLDT interconnect landline services in Ilocos Sur G L O B E Te l e c o m h a s interconnected its landline network with Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co (PLDT) in Ilocos Sur, paving the way for cheaper calls within the province. The Ayala-led telco said your one-stop
the commercial activation of Globelines’ interconnection with other telco providers in Ilocos Sur began December 10, giving landline customers of telco operators in the province substantial savings as they no longer have to pay
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for long distance charges when calling one another. Prior to the commercial activation of the interconnection, landline customers of Globelines and other telco providers were charged with long distance rates when making phones to one another. With the commercial
availability of the interconnection, Globe customers can simply dial the seven-digit telephone number to connect with other telco providers and vice-versa. “The goal of the company has always been to offer pro du c t s an d s e r v i c e s that are relevant to our
customers. The expansion of our collaboration with competition further enhances our customers’ access to affordable telecommunication services especially for those that are residing in the provinces,” Froilan C astelo, Glob e general counsel said. Besides PLDT, Globe
is open for discussions for potential interconnection arrangement with other local exchange carriers. Interconnection among telco providers is in line with provisions for compulsory interconnection of authorized public telecommunications carriers under Republic Act landline/PAGE 11
8990 Holdings sees profit growing by a fifth this year MASS housing developer 8990 Holdings Inc. plans to grow earnings by over a fifth this year on the back of new projects. According to materials from its analyst briefing, 8990 Holdings is aiming for net income to increase by 15-21 percent to P3.8 billion-P4 billion for the year. The company sees revenue
growing by 22-27 percent to P9.6 billion-P10 billion, of which P4 billion is projected to come from nine new projects to be launched this year. The projects will provide an additional 4,486 housing units, or less than half of the 11,083 the company plans to build in 2015. Unit prices will range from P450,000-P1.25
million each. 8990 Holdings’ new and ongoing projects are located in Muntinlupa, Pampanga, Cavite, Cebu, Iloilo, and Davao. In 2014, the company pocketed P3.3 billion, 52 percent up from the previous year, while revenue rose 36 percent to P8.2 billion from P6 billion over the same
period. 8990 Holdings attributed the growth to continuous economic growth, increase in OFW remittances, growth in the business process outsourcing industry and information technolog y sector, and the housing backlog in the country. “These factors are still in play,” the company said.
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P-Noy asked to veto hiked tax exemption cap on bonuses THE Department of Finance and the Bureau of Internal Revenue have been lobbying President Benigno Aquino III to veto the bill raising the tax exemption ceiling on workers’ b onus es, a lawmaker said. Marikina Representative Romero Federico Quimbo said the bill increasing the tax exemption on bonuses from the current P30,000 to P82,000 has been awaiting Aquino’s signature since January 14. If, after 30 days, he fails to enact or veto the bill, it
automatically becomes law. “Informally, they (DOF officials) told us that they have been heavily lobbying for the veto of the 13th m o nt h e x e mp t i o n b i l l that we recently passed in C ong ress,” Q uimb o, chairman of the House of Representatives’ ways and means committee, said. In lieu of the bill, Q u i mb o s ai d t h e D OF wants Aquino to issue an administrative order raising the ceiling of the exemption to P55,000, P27,000 lower than the measure mandates,
“to reduce the revenue loss.” Finance of f icials, he s aid, have cons iste nt ly opposed the bill because of a potential P30-billion loss in government revenues. But Quimbo said this projection was “bloated” and that the government would be able to recoup these losses through taxes on purchased goods and direct taxes on deposits. “Every peso that is lost from the national treasury t hroug h t he addit iona l exemption means increased purchasing power of the
workers, which improves t h e e c o n o m y. T h e r e’s really more upside to this proposal,” Quimbo said earlier. The tax exemption would cover the 13th month pay, Christmas bonus, and other bonuses received by employees each year. The current ceiling for the tax exemption was set by law in 1994. Raising the tax e xe mpt i on c e i l i ng w i l l entail amending Section 32 of the National Internal Revenue Code.
Metrobank selling more Security Bank’s overseas debt sale shares to stockholders draws huge investor interest METROPOLITAN Bank & Trust Company is raising funds through a stock rights offering. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the countr y’s second-largest bank said its board cleared a rights offer that would raise as much as P32 billion, subject to regulator y approvals as well as market conditions. Metrobank has mandated J.P. Morgan and UBS as joint global coordinators, joint international lead managers and joint bookrunners. First Metro Investment Corp is the sole domestic lead manager and joint bookrunner, while HSB C is co-manager. “ The bank believes that the continued strengthening of the Philippine economy, a growing middle class, and low credit penetration create sustainable attractive growth opportunities for the banking sector in general,” the George Ty-owned lender said. “Specifically, Metrobank sees these opportunities not only in the largecap business, but especially in its core franchise, the middlemarket and small-tomedium enterprises segments, as well as in the growing consumer space,” the bank said. The capital-raising exercise will enable the bank to pursue these business prospects and support growth, Metrobank said, adding that the fresh capital could also fund the expansion of its sales and distribution network. At end-September, the bank had a total capital adequacy ratio of 16.2 percent and
common equity tier 1 of 12.1 percent, well above the requirement of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Metrobank’s asset base grew by a fifth year-on-year to P1.5 trillion in the nine months through September. Loans grew 21 percent to P697 billion, anchored on a 23 percent jump in deposits to P1.1 trillion.
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The notes, which mature on February 3, 2020, were priced at par with a yield of 3.95 percent and a coupon of 3.95 percent per annum payable on a semi-annual basis. Standard and Poor’s rated the notes “BB+.” The debt instruments will be issued on February 3, 2015 and will be listed on the Singapore Exchange. Proceeds of the borrowing will be used to overseas/PAGE 9
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IFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Yo u r r u l e r s a r e rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts…” ( Is a i a h 1 : 2 3 , t h e Ho l y Bible). -ooo WILL PURISIMA RECEIVE US$ 6 M R E WA R D ? T h e r e w a s one intriguing question that surfaced during the Thursday, January 29, 2015 epis o de of “ Tamb a l ang B a t a s a t S o m i n t a c ”, a program that airs Mondays to Fridays, at 6 a.m. at DZEC, 1062 kHz, touching on the reported participation of suspended Philippine National Police chief, Gen. Alan Purisima, in the Maguindanao assault by elite policemen Sunday, January 25, 2015, allegedly to arrest two suspected top terrorists. The question was, why was Purisima allowed not on ly t o p ar t i c ip at e i n , but even to direct, that sensitive operation, when he w as supp os e d to b e a mere ordinary civilian at t his p oint t hat he is ser ving his suspension? President Aquino in his nationwide television address Wednesday night seemed to have given an answer to this, when he s ai d P u r is i ma k ne w s o much about the terrorists to be arrested, so he was
hink a minute…During Wo r l d Wa r I I , a n uneducated man who lived out in the hills brought this letter to the city to hand deliver it to the United States Army. Since he could not read or write, his wife had written it for him. The letter said this: “Dear United States Army: My husband asked me to write a recommendation that he supports his family. He cannot read. Please take him. He ain’t no good to me. He ain’t done nothing but make trouble and drink beer since I married him 8 years ago. And I got to feed his 7 kids. Maybe you can get him to carry a gun. He’s good at huttin’ squirrels and eatin’. Take him. I need his food and bed for the kids. Don’t tell him I said this, just take him.” Well, I suppose it’s safe to say that husband’s ignorance was not bliss! What he didn’t know did hurt him! A story is told of a thief in ancient times who stole a very valuable coat. The coat was made of the finest materials, including buttons of pure silver and gold. When he returned to his friends after selling the coat in the market, they asked him how much money he’d got for the coat. He answered, “A hundred pieces of silver.” His friends were shocked and upset. They said: “You only got a hundred pieces of silver for that rare, valuable coat!” The thief looked surprised and asked: “Why? Is there a number higher than 100?” You see, if
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you don’t know there’s more, you won’t ever get it. There’s so much in life for us to enjoy, just waiting for us to get it. If all you’re used to eating is bread and water, then you don’t know you could be eating steak and lobster! There’s one person who can show you everything there is to be enjoyed in life. Naturally, that is the one who created life. Jesus Christ came to show us what it means to be fully human and fully alive, so we can live our lives to the fullest! He also knows the dangers that can trick and trap us. He’ll protect you from the pain you and your family will have if you don’t live your Maker’s way that He designed for your happiness. So why not ask Jesus to forgive you for living your own way, and ask Him to take charge and start showing you how to live His satisfying way? It’s the only way you won’t miss out on every exciting, good thing He has planned for your life. Just Think a Minute…
giving advice as to what to do. Fine, but, if it was a civilian who gave the information which led to the arrest, or, as is being bandied about now even by the sacked Special Action Force chief, Chief Superintendent Getulio Nap enas, t he killing of one of the two terrorists, Zulkifli bin Hir or Mar wan as he is known internationally, is not the reward money of US $6 million to be given to that civilian informant who, in this case, now appears to be Purisima? -ooo MAGUINDANAO KILLINGS, C OLOSSAL BLUNDER OF AQUINO: J e s s Tr i n o s , a f e l l o w Rotarian from the Rotary Club of Intramuros and a member of the board of the Pamantasan ng Lunsod ng Maynila (PLM) Alumni Association, wrote an interesting point on the Maguindanao killings of Janu ar y 25, 2015. L et’s read his thoughts: “This is a colossal blunder of the Aquino government. “The President owes it to the Filipino people to tell the whole story about his direct participation in the operation that killed 44 police officers, through suspended PNP chief Purisima. How could
he h ave d one t h i s ? He broke the entire command structure of government and of the PNP. “ This government is no better than a high school student council. Truly, this government is made up mostly of inept and incompetent people who should not be in government in the first p l a c e . Noy n oy Aq u i n o has never shown capacity for strong leadership as president, neither has he a vision for the country… -ooo “ROX AS SHOULD RESIGN NOW”: Trinos f ur t her w rote: “He has never been presidential in the first place. Swerte lang at na- elect bilang pangulo (he was just lucky he was elected president). I did not vote for him… “If it was indeed true that Secretary Mar Roxas was not consulted or at least informed by Aquino (of the Maguindanao operation), then this is his shining moment to quit the Aquino gover nment and s e vere his relationship with Mr. Aquino. This is the right thing for him to do. “Mas may tiwala pa si Mr. Aquino kay suspended PNP chief Purisima than to Sec. Roxas (Aquino trusted PNP chief Purisiman more than he trusted Sec. Roxas). This act by Mr. Aquino
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is an affront to the DILG Secretary and the current PNP leadership. Remember, Purisima is suspended as PNP Chief, thanks to the Ombudsman who has the spine and guts to do what the President should have done, but did not…” -ooo PLEASE LISTEN: “ Ta m b a l a n g B a t a s a t Somintac”, jointly aired at DZEC, 1062 kHz in Manila, 1080 kHz in Dagupan City, 7 1 1 k Hz i n Na g a C it y, 1260 kHz in Lucena City, 1224 kHz in Davao City, and at www.eaglenews.ph Mondays to Fridays, at 6 a.m.; at 801 kHz on the AM band (Panay Island), Mondays to Fridays, and at 9 2 . 7 S m i l e F M , S a n Francisco, Agusan Del Sur, simulcast at 10 a.m.; and at 107.5 Win FM, Roxas, Isabela (Saturday, 5:30 a.m., and Sunday, 7 a.m.). -30-
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nniversary celebrations of whatever milestone we have in life should not just be some de rigueur e v e nt s t h at w e s i mp l y go through because they happen to be the days of the anniversary. Thanks to God, I’m sure that that is not mainly the reason why we celebrate an n ive rs ar i e s . T hat we ready ourselves for them, sometimes going through el ab orate prep arat ions, can only mean we attach special meaning to these anniversaries. They occupy a special place in our heart and in our memory. It’s j u s t t h at o f t e n , we a ls o get lost in t he preparations, and get too concerned about how things would turn out, that we miss the real reason for celebrating these landmarks as well as the implications and consequences of such celebrations. Anniversaries are very special occasions. At the very least, they are days of deep thanksgiving for the many graces and blessings we received from our Father God through
the years. It’s important that while we unavoidably meet difficulties, failures, setbacks, etc., in life, we should not forget that God continues to take care of us. It’s important that we be quick to acknowledge these graces and blessings, and give due thanks for them, especially through prayers, sacrifice and, of course, the celebration of the Holy Mass which is the best way to give thanks, since our gratitude would be coursed through Christ’s supreme act of offering of his life to his Father for our sake. Anniversaries should remind us of many fundamental things in life. The y remind us of t he beginning and the reason of such anniversaries which could be the gift of life, the commitment of marriage, the charism granted to a person or to an institution, etc. Anniversaries remind us of the past and of how it is connected to the present and even to the future. In fact, if we have a more
theological understanding of time which we should try to cultivate and have, we would realize that there is an organic unity and dire c t ion of t ime p ast, present and future, all of which coming from God from all eternity and directed to God also in eternity. Time is therefore connected to eternity, and the fullness of time, which is an expression used in the Bible, refers to when time is vitally reconnected with eternity through the redemptive work of Christ. In shor t , annive rs ar i e s should remind us that we are in a journey through t i m e t o w a r d e t e r n i t y, toward God from whom we come and to whom we belong. Even the commemoration of some sad events, like the killers Yolanda and the big earthquakes, can still give us reason for thanksgiving and joy, because we know that God is in control of everything and knows how to derive good from evil. As the Book of Ecclesiastes puts it, “all
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7 PAF-TOG 10, various groups lead coastal clean-up activity C a g ay a n d e O ro — In accordance with the AFP’s Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) “Bayanihan” which endeavors to engage all sectors in addressing environmental issues, the Tactical Operations Group 10 of the Philippine Air Force headed by LTC Leo Fontanilla PAF (GSC) successfully conducted a coastal cleanup drive at the Mangrove shorelines of Barangay Cugman last Saturday, January 24, with the help of more than 50 participants from various groups in Cagayan de Oro including Primavera Residences. “Through these kind of activities, AFP is committed to combat and mitigate the effect of global climate change. These simple acts of community service can very well serve the residents of this city,” Fontanilla expressed. To support the green building’s advocacy to a clean and green environment, Primavera Residences staff took the opportunity to continue ser ving the community as they clean the coastal area in Cugman to help protect, preserve,
and sustain the environment through participating in the local policy development and promotion, and supporting environmental campaigns. “The coastal clean-up made me realize that it does not limit its goal in cleaning the environment but also creating awareness to the society that waste/garbage should be thrown properly. Especially the mangroves being planted in the coastline are needed to be preserved and protected since these are very important to also protect the residents in the area,” Rhapsody Binasbas, Financial Accountant, said. In an ar t i cl e ab out mangroves, it is said that Mangrove forests are among the most productive ecosystems and are especially helpful in coastal areas such as Cagayan de Oro City. Aside from providing g o o d s w or l d w i d e t h at account to approximately US$186 million each year, mangroves also serve as protection and shelter against extreme weather conditions – something Kagay-anons are unfortunately quite familiar with.
“It was not my first time to participate in a clean-up drive yet it’s still a fulfilling experience. Most of the wastes are obviously from the coastal residents which saddens me. We don’t have a perfect society but through continuous learning and proper education, I know we can achieve our environmental goals,” Sayzon Verallo, Documentation and Compliance Officer, said. Primavera Residences’ d e v e l o p e r, It a l p i n a s Euroasian Design and Ecodevelopment Corporation (ITPI), won numerous local and international awards for its contemporary design with natural airflow through inner spaces, and architectural elements designed precisely for the location’s latitude to shade the building’s surface from the sun throughout the year. The project has been cited as one of Asia’s top 10 clean energy projects because of its capacity to help residents save as much as 32% on air-conditioning energy consumption. “I am pleased to know that there are agencies committed in serving the larger community. TOG-10,
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MisOr Vice Governor Joey Pelaez and SP Strongly Condemn Massacre of Members of the Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police
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Misamis Oriental- VICE G OV E R N O R J O E Y G . PELAEZ delivered a privilege speech during the 4th Regular Session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan last Monday, 26 January 2015, condemning in the strongest possible terms the massacre by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) of 50 or more members of the Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police (PNP) who were conducting legitimate operation to arrest a Jemaah Islamiyah bomb expert in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on January 25, 2015. Vice Governor Pelaez stressed that there should be no whitewash in the investigation and no kid-glove treatment to make sure that our fallen officers are given justice. Earlier during the Session, Vice Governor Pelaez also took the floor to call on the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives
to ensure the constitutionality of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law and the propriety of every provision of the law taking into consideration the interest of the Filipino nation as a w hole. He expressed his apprehension and reservations on several provisions of the proposed organic law especially those that violate the Constitution, those that do not comply with national standards and the assignment of education as part of the exclusive powers of the Bangsamoro Government, among others. In his several Facebook accounts, Vice Governor Pelaez issued his official statement – “I c o n d e m n i n t h e strongest possible terms the massacre of 50 or more members of the Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police who were c o n d u c t i n g l e g i t i m at e operation in Maguindanao
province. I call on the Philippine Government to investigate the killings and go after the perpetrators. I call on Congress to review the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law in the light of this incident to ensure that no other armed groups will be
NFA, Kaya Natin tie-up to curb cheap rice diversion THE National Food Authority (NFA) and the Kaya Natin Movement for Go o d Governance and Ethical Standards (Kaya Natin) on Wednesday launched a rice monitoring project that seeks to curb, if not totally eliminate, nefarious activities that cut off the poor from the supply of NFA rice in order to assure food security for all in the process. The project, called Bantay Bigas, aims to harness Kaya Natin volunteers to monitor the movement of NFA rice in their respective localities in order to guard against hoarding, price manipulation, illegal repacking and other activities that prevents the poor from access to the inexpensive but quality rice that the government agency is providing. Kaya Natin, a movement formed by former Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo, is an elite corps of current and former public servants who are well known for their stand and actions against corruption and malfeasance in government. Presidential Adviser on Fo o d S e c u r it y and Agricultural Modernization Francis Pangilinan said the project represents the resolve of the NFA, an agency under his office, to partner with civil society in its task of guaranteeing food security, particularly to Filipinos most in need. “Bantay Bigas would mobilize the community to ensure that NFA rice reaches its intended beneficiaries – the poor. This is a public-privatepartnership in that respect,”
he said. “This project signals a new beginning; a new concept of institutionalizing an initiative that hopes to reverse nefarious practices that has been depriving the poor for decades,” Pangilinan said. He took special note of a study which bared that only 26 percent of NFA rice distributed by the food agency reaches the poor. NFA rice is being sold in the market in two categories: Php 27 per kilo for its 25 percent broken variety; and Php 32/kg for its 15 percent broken. On the other hand, commercial rice is currently being sold at Php 40/kg and above. “The other 74 percent were lost mainly through a wide range of diversion techniques like price manipulation, repacking, mixing with commercial rice and false shortages in order to increase profits. A small percentage is lost to wastage as rice is perishable,” Pangilinan said. “Bantay Bigas, where principled men and women are partnered with the committed and dedicated NFA staff, would gradually ensure that more cheap rice would reach the poor even beyond the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III,” Pangilinan said. He also said that his office is now looking towards entering into similar partnerships with church-based groups, people’s organizations, local chambers of commerce and other civil society groups in order to further strengthen government’s ability to assure
rice security. Meanwhile, Amie Hernandez, Kaya Natin executive director and incumbent town councilor of Nagcarlan, Laguna, said that her group would serve as the ‘ears on the grounds’ of NFA and warn the food agency if the inexpensive rice is reaching the poor without impediment. The NFA in turn, activates systems for quick reaction to the information provided by Kaya Natin and use its powers to cut through the impediments. “The agreement expresses a commitment to good governance which, as fully understood by advocates, is best achievable with the participation of all stakeholders,” Hernandez said. In the meantime, NFA administrator Renan Dalisay lauded the launching of the NFA-Kaya Natin partnership and said that any project would fail without the help and support of the community. “Bantay Bigas solves the lack of NFA investigators in the field. With the help of the community, we can have a more effective and efficient means of curbing illegal diversion of NFA rice,” he said as he highlighted the need for the citizenry to take actions against rice diversion. He urged ordinary citizens to report any illegal activity in their locality through the NFA hotline at 0906-4363133. “Please send your complaints via our hotline and I assure everyone that NFA will act accordingly,” Dalisay said.
allowed except forces that are under the exclusive control of the national government. There should be no whitewash in the investigation. There should be no kid-glove treatment to make sure that our fallen officers are given justice.”
DA tells ports to check apple shipments for listerosis infection
THE Department of A g r i c u l t u r e ( DA ) h a s alerted all seaports to strictly monitor the entry of apples contaminated with listerosis bacteria from the US. Earlier, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) blocked the entry of the shipment of California apple packer Bidart Bros. to the Philippines after the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) alerted the Philippine government that the apples were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The US FDA said that exposure to the bacteria causes listeriosis, a rare but serious illness that may cause death. It can cause flu-like symptoms, diarrhea and meningitis, among others. Following the advisory, the DA’s Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) immediately alerted the country’s main ports, the Manila International Container Port and South Harbor, for strict monitoring of the entry of apple imports. “Our office is verifying the issued Sanitar y and Phyto-Sanitary (SPS) Import Clearance if such importation is already in the country,” BPI Director Paz Benavidez II said. Benavidez, who also serve as the Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Regulations, nonetheless assured the public that the issuance of SPS Import Clearance for the importation of apples covered by the US FDA recall order infection/PAGE 9
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GSIS grants emergency loan to members in Mis. Oriental THE State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is now granting emergency loan to active members residing or working in the province of Misamis Oriental after having been declared under a state of calamity due to Typhoon Seniang. Members may avail of the loan if they are not on leave of absence without pay, have no pending criminal or administrative charges, have no arrearages in the payment of mandatory social insurance
contributions, and have no loans that are declared in default. First time borrowers are entitled to P20,000 in loanable amount while members with existing emergency loans may borrow up to P40,000 with the outstanding balance to be deducted from the net proceeds of the loan renewal. The loan is payable in three years or 36 equal monthly installments at an interest rate of six percent per annum. Qualified members may apply for the loan
beginning January 27, 2015 until February 26, 2015. They may apply using their eCard or Unified Multipurpose Identification (UMID) card through the GWAPS kiosks. Eligible members with
temporary eCards may apply over the counter at the GSIS Members Assistance Unit of GSIS Cagayan de Oro City Branch. The loan proceeds will be electronically credited to the borrower’s eCard or UMID card.
regions. Locals should not miss the “clash of the streetdancers” happening at their barangays as their community dance crews battle and showcase their best moves and grooves for a cash prize. Loyal Kapatid viewers may also have the chance to bring home exciting prizes through the “Happy Trivia Game”. Moreover, the Happy Network will also set up happy booths around the area to extend their steadfast public service to the people. As if all these are not enough, the fun doesn’t stop as TV5 brings the iconic “Happy Ball” to literally bounce around the happiness and good vibes in the barangays. The last person to touch the “Happy Ball” will win exciting prizes from the Happy Network. Don’t miss this chance to have a happy weekend and head to the nearest “HappyLipinas” event happening in your region... dahil sa TV5, Happy Ka Dito!
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O n e t h i n g a l s o t h at v a r i e s u s f ro m e a c h other is our culture and belief. Through these differences, possibilities like communication barrier could occur, resulting to cultural gaps. This is a problem that could also be present in the classroom setting. Language problem is a common problem between a teacher and students that creates miscommunication. Basic learning starts in basic lessons. The first step of learning depends in terms and in language that are used during discussion. Needless to say, if a student do not understand what the teacher is talking about, it is certain that learning is unsuccessful. Language, in order to be delivered successfully, should be in the same tone, diction and pronunciation. E ng ag i ng stu d e nt s during classes, teachers must reach out to them in ways that are culturally and
linguistically responsive and appropriate. The creation of Mother Tongue-Based Multi-lingual Education is one solution to this literacy problem. It is a curriculum under K to 12 Basic Education Program of Department of Education. This policy involves implementation of local mother tongues as the language of instruction in earlier schooling years in order to help children understand the lessons well. It is a form of transition for pupils to learn Filipino and English that are used in higher education level. Encouraging students to appreciate learning could be a hard task. Educators must exert effort in making the discussion of lessons c u ltura l ly p ara l lel to students level of learning. D eter mining b asic problems is an important act of addressing literacy problems and in promoting the value of learning.
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refinance existing US dollardenominated debt. ANZ, Deutschebank and UBS acted as joint “We thank our investors for their over whelming support as Security Bank, backed by its solid credit profile, continues to proactively support clients and the Philippine economy in this exciting era of growth,” the lender’s president Alberto S. Villarosa said.
i s a l re a dy on hol d. Agriculture Secretar y Proceso Alcala me anw h i l e a dv is e d t hat consumers should not be complacent even with the recall orders and t he gove r n me nt’s st r i c t m on it or i n g a s t h e re i s a possibility that the contaminated apples would be sneaked in and s ol d at mu ch l owe r pr i c e s .
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MTB-MLE as bridge of learning TV5’s “HappyLipinas” to bring happiness and cheer to Visayas and Mindanao this weekend TV5, the happiest network on Philippine TV, spreads happiness and good vibes to Kapatids in Visayas and Mindanao with back-to-back “HappyLipinas” tours happening in Cebu and Davao this weekend. On Saturday (January 31), Kapatid stars Empoy Marquez and Bianca King of Mac & Chiz; LJ Moreno-Alapag of Happy Wife, Happy Life; Arnel Ignacio of Solved Na Solved; and BB Gandanghari of 2 ½ Daddies will kick-off the party and spread happiness to Cebuanos via the “HappyLipinas” event happening in Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City. At the same time, Wattpad Presents stars Mark Neumann and Shaira Mae and Happy Wife, Happy Life host Jeck ConwiMaierhofer party with Davaoenos via another “HappyLipinas” event happening simultaneously in Barangay 5-A, Davao City. TV5 will also bring a series of fun and thrilling games to amp up the happiness for the Kapatids in the
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working and playing in the township a truly world‐class and exciting one,” said Jericho P. Go, senior vice president, Megaworld. Davao Park District, Megaworld’s first township development in Mindanao, is envisioned to be Davao City’s central business district (CBD) and a major center for information technology and business process outsourcing (IT‐BPO) in Mindanao. Megaworld is allocating P15 billion in the next five to seven years to build and develop Davao Park District. Last year, it also announced the construction of its P1.2‐billion Davao Finance Center that is envisioned to be Davao’s iconic business tower that is expected to generate around 8,000 jobs. Aside from office and resident i a l towers, t he township will also have its own commercial and retail strips as well as educational and medical institutions. Other successful townships developed by Megaworld include the followng: • 50-hectare McKinley Hill in Fort Bonifacio, • 5-hectare Forbes To w n C e n t e r i n F o r t Bonifacio, • 3 4 . 5 - h e c t a r e McKinley West in Fort Bonifacio, • 15.4-hectare Uptown Bonifacio in Fort Bonifacio; • 25-hectare Newport City in Pasay City that is home to the famous Resorts World Manila; • 1 2 . 3 - h e c t a r e Woodside City along C-5, Pasig City; • 28.8-hectare The Mactan Newtown in LapuLapu City, Cebu; • 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao, Iloilo City;
• 350-hectare Suntrust Ecotown in Cavite, • Global-Estate Resorts Inc.’s 561-hectare Southwoods City in the boundaries of Cavite and Laguna; • 150-hectare Boracay Newcoast in Boracay Island; • 1,300-hectare Twin Lakes in Tagaytay, and • 62-hectare Alabang West in Alabang.
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negotiating table,” KAMP spokesperson Piya Macliing Malayao said. In announcing his withdrawal of support to the BBL, Cayetano accused the MILF of merely wanting power more than peace and planning to put up a “totalitarian kingdom” that will be a safe haven for terrorists. But KAMP s aid t he senator only fanned popular anger over the death of the policemen, and placed the blame entirely on the MILF. Malayao said the peace process is not a mere question of power. “The peace process is aimed to address the long-wrought oppressions of the Moro people, and empowering the Moro people to realize their right to selfdetermination.” “It is sad that a legislator, more so a senator, harbors such ignorance of the peace process,” she said. “Instead of focusing on how to address the historic injustice against the Moro people, Senator Cayetano’s words and actions is adverse to the pursuit of a just and lasting peace in Mindanao,” she added. Aside from Cayetano, Senator JV Ejercito also announced he was withdrawing his support to the BBL. Both PNP officer-in-
charge Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina and Local Governments Secretary Mar Roxas declared they did not know about the operation. Roxas said the question of who ordered it will be tackled by the board of inquiry. In his televised address Wednesday night, President Benigno Aquino III did not categorically say who sanctioned the operation. He said it’s not always necessary for police operations to have prior approval from higherups. Aquino’s speech dwelt mainly on the urgency of capturing Marwan, citing his reported involvement in the 2002 Bali bombings and other acts of terror. The president also said the incident should not stop the peace process from pushing through. Police Director Getulio Napeñas, who was relieved as SAF commander after the Mamasapano clash, has owned up full responsibility for the botched operation.
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Philippine human resources in the light of the ASEAN integration developments. Steag Power Plant Manager Dr. Carsten Evers, together with Steag HR Officer Dr. Wing Magdale received the citation on behalf of the company. Meanwhile, the PMAPCagayan de Oro City was named as Most Outstanding Chapter and Exemplar y Chapter in the country. Jimenez cited the local chapter for its excellent performance in membership development, corporate social responsibility efforts and organizational expansion by reaching out its services to other parts of Northern Mindanao.
Steag HR Officer and PMAP Cagayan de Oro City immediate past-president Dr. Wing Magdale received the awards on behalf of the group. “I would like to attribute these recognition and success to the passion, commitment and competence of the officers and members of the PMAP Cagayan de Oro Chapter,” Magdale said. Established in 1956, PMAP is the premier organization of people managers and HR practitioners in the country. Aside from championing the cause and advancement of developing the country’s human capital, PMAP has recently engaged itself in advocating for the country’s readiness in the ASEAN Int e g r at i o n p r o c e s s e s . (Jerome Soldevilla/SPI)
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He said that the health clearances should be made mandatory and be part of the requirements for the renewal of business permits. “It is important that the crew, including the supervisors of food canteens and catering services, is healthy in order to assure the customers that the foods are also free of contamination,” Pajo said. He said that under Chapter 121 of the city’s Codified Ordinance of the city, all servers and cooks are required to have medical certificates which should be renewed every three months from the date of issue. With the proliferation of the food catering business in the city, customers may ask for the sanitary permits of the owners and the health certificates of the service crew or waiters, Pajo said. Pajo also enjoined all school administrators to
determine whether the canteen operators in schools met the requirements to ensure the safety of the students and grade schools. (PNA)
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conducted by DTI, last October 30, 2014 to 40 Business Establishments (BEs) in Cagayan de Oro city. Two BEs were penalized with administrative fines worth P52, 500.00 for violating DAO 2: 2007 (defining the Responsibilities/Penalties of Importers/Manufacturers/ Distributors/agents/Dealers/ Retailers of Mandator y Products and the Standard Law. These establishments were also ordered to permanently cease and desist from further selling uncer tif ied and substandard products. All the goods rendered violative were declared forfeited and have been disposed outside the channels of commerce. (DTI-MOR)
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basis for the fee a provision in the general welfare clause of Local Government Code of 1991, empowering local government units (LGUs) “to adopt ordinances to secure peace, safety, health, morals and the best and highest interests of the municipality.” “What is more, we cannot allow the imposition of tower fees in the amount of P200,000 as the same is p ate nt ly oppre ss ive, confiscatory and prohibitive. It b e ars st re ss i ng t h at
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a fee, as defined by the Local Government Code, is a charge fixed by law or ordinance for the regulation or inspection of a business or activity,” the CA ruling read. The Appellate Court said a license fee should be levied in relation to the practice of an occupation or activity that involves public interest in health, morals, safety and development. “ The re is t hat ne e d for a reasonable basis in determining the burden imposed by the local government in the exercise of its power. In the absence of justification to provide reasonable relation between t he r ig ht s oug ht to b e regulated and the tower fe e b eing charge d, t he ordinance must be struck down for being unreasonable, confiscatory and arbitrary in nature,” the CA ruling read.
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7925. The law aims to create a universally accessible and fully integrated nationwide telecommunications network to encourage more infrastructure investments from the private sector that would benefit the consumers. So far, the two companies have existing interconnection in Metro Manila, Cavite, Iloilo, Capiz, Batangas, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Bohol, Leyte, Davao City, Pampanga, Bulacan, Zamboanga, Laguna, Quezon, La Union, Nueva Ecija, and B enguet, GenSan/South Cotabato , Tarlac, Davao del Norte, and Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte and Zambales.
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10TH Judicial Region Branch 28 Mambajao, Camiguin
CDO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947
DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631
CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491
LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739
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IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR ISSUANCE OF NEW OWNER’S COPY OF OCT. NO. P-6736 in the name of Domingo Ebarle Arao (deceased) Represented herein by his daughter MELITONA A. DUCUSIN, Petitioner, - Versus – HON. ALMA CONCEPCION M. PARREÑO, Provincial Prosecutor, In her capacity as Ex-Officio, Register Of Deeds of Camiguin, Respondent. X------------------------------------------------------/// ORDER
Let this case be set for hearing on April 22, 2014 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, at this court. Persons interested in this petition are required to answer and appear before this court on the aforesaid date and make known their opposition thereto. Let copy of this Order be published at petitioner’s expense once a week for three consecutive weeks prior to the date of hearing in any newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Camiguin. For a period of fifteen (15) days prior to the date of hearing, at the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this order and of the petition be posted at the bulletin boards of the entrance door of this Court, Hall of Justice, Mambajao, Camiguin, Public Market, Mahinog, Camiguin; Municipal Hall, Mahinog, Camiguin; and Provincial Capitol, Mambajao, Camiguin.
SO ORDERED. Mambajao, Camiguin, December 9, 2014
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Isuzu CDO located at National Highway, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City [BWM Photo]
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Isuzu Cagayan de Oro is 2014 Dealer of the Year by SHAUN ALEJANDRAE YAP UY
ISUZU Philippines’ Dealer of the Year award highlights the dealer network’s consistent compliance of the company’s stringent standards and continuous improvement in dealer operations and customer service. Isuzu Cagayan de Oro bested 20 other dealerships earning the Isuzu Philippines Dealer of the Year title for the 6th time (2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014). “We are truly honored for the awards we received and for the opportunities that Isuzu Philippines have given us, we are very
optimistic that 2015 will be another great year for Isuzu's dealership network,” said Frank Rolida, President and General Manager of Isuzu CDO. George Ongchua, Assistant General Manager – Isuzu CDO, said that the award is “not based on the number of units sold, if so, we will always lose to Metro Manila, they sell thousands of units on a yearly basis, it is based on sales, parts, customer service, and service operations” “Every quarter, there are unannounced evaluation and monitoring from Isuzu Philippines, also to check on our facilities, our reports should be on time and
accurate, and we always improve our customer service” Ongchua adds. Customer service is also a top priority in the Isuzu CDO dealership, “a lot of things are unorthodox here, because our sales agents here are homegrown, we hire salesmen with zero knowledge about sales, so in our culture, we train them from scratch”, says Ongchua. The Isuzu CDO dealership caters to the Northern Mindanao area. According to Ongchua, the best seller is Isuzu’s mid-sized SUV – the MU-X, one may visit the site for more information on this vehicle http://www.mu-x.com.ph/ “Last year, Isuzu set a very high
target mark for us, surprisingly, after we computed our sales last year, we hit our mark exactly down to the last unit, that’s a miracle, our philosophy here is God is always our partner in business, and it would be impossible without Him here”, Onchua concludes. Visit Isuzu CDO located at National Highway, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City or call them at (Trunkline): (08822)728344 / (08822)728345 / (088)8561892 / (088)8561894 / (08822)728619 Or email them at (Sales) isuzucdo@gmail.com, (Service) csmicdoservice@gmail.com
The All-New Isuzu MU-X (supplied photo)