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Miss U event not a holiday DAVAO City -- With a deluge of calls from the public regarding the possibility of a holiday on January 30 or the coronation day of Miss Universe 2017, the Palace said the day would remain a working day. Joey Sem Dalumpines, Information Officer III of the Philippine Information Agency Region-XI said he had received dozens of calls in the Davao regional office asking if January 30 has been declared as a holiday. The Philippine Information Agency offices in the regions receives official copies of proclamations on the declaration of holidays which are then disseminated to the public. Dalumpines advised the public not to believe reports of a Miss Universe holiday since there is no official proclamation.
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INDANAO Development Authority (MinDA) chair Abdul Khayr Alonto has vowed that they will develop Tawi-Tawi as an economic free zone that will transform the island into an investment destination with a thriving tourism industry. A l o nt o s a i d d u r i n g “Wednesday’s at Habi at Kape” at the Abreeza of the Ayala Malls that he envisions TawiTawi as the “next Singapore,”
a nation branded as one of Asia’s miracle economies. “What we will be doing here will transform that part economic/PAGE 11
RESILIENCY. Residents near the Agusan River in Butuan learn to adapt to frequent flooding and took advantage of the rising waters by fishing instead.” Photo by Jun Ayensa
DepEd officials clash with Misor dads over condom
Farming bills THE House of Representatives’ committee on food security has approved the creation of a technical working group (TWG) that will consolidate various bills seeking to institutionalize urban farming. During the hearing, Rep. Leo Rafael Cueva (2nd District, Negros Occidental), committee chairman, commended Reps. Estrellita Suansing (1st District, Nueva Ecija), Michael Odylon Romero (Party-list, 1-PACMAN), and Harlin Neil Abayon III (Partylist, AANGAT TAYO), authors of House Bills 2818, 4354, and 4422, respectively, for filing the measures that aim “to achieve self-sufficiency in food production and ensure social and economic access of our people to available nutritious food in urban areas”. Cueva said the bills are relevant and necessary since urban agriculture is a priority legislative agenda of the Department of Agriculture (DA) under the Duterte administration.
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IT was supposed to be the Department of Health’s (DOH) chance to pitch its DELUGE. Claro M. Recto Avenue, Cagayan de Oro’s main “business unusual” strategy in storing thoroughfare, was once again submerged in waist-deep waters Saturday after the monsoon rain brought about by low pressure condoms at public schools in MIsamis Oriental. area (LPA) hit the city starting Friday evening.. (BWM Photo)
Alsons in talks with foreign investors on partnership deal for Sarangani plant By MYRNA M. VELASCO, Contributor
MAASIM, Sarangani – The power group of Alsons Consolidated Resources ,Inc. (ACR) is in talks with prospective multinational institutional investors for new partnership into the corporate vehicle of its 210-megawatt Sarangani coal-fired power plant. ACR Chairman Tomas I.
Alcantara told reporters that they jumpstarted negotiations with other parties following the decision of co-venturer Toyota Tsusho Corporation to just maintain its equity at the Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC) at the level of 25 percent. “We are in talks with other groups – both foreign
investors and multinationals of local presence. They are more like institutional investors,” Alcantara said. He indicated this in a media briefing prior to the formal inauguration of the first block of the group’s $570-million Sarangani coal-fired power plant. This unit is of 105-MW capacity; while the second phase of alsons/PAGE 11
But DOH 10 director Nimfa Torizo was besieged by criticisms coming from both Vice Gov. Jose Mari Pelaez and the education sector during the deped/PAGE 11
SARANGANI POWER PLANT INAUGURATION: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is joined by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi (second from right), Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC) Chairman Thomas Alcantara (fourth from left) and top officials of the Japan’s JGC Corporation, SEC partner, as they hold the ‘Kagami Biraki’ or the Japanese traditional breaking of the sake barrel during the inauguration of the Sarangani Energy Corporation Power Plant (SECPP) Sections 1 and 2 at Barangay Kamanga in Maasim, Sarangani on January 26, 2017. (Malacañang photo)
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UTUAN City -- As part of its mission to empower energy consumers, the Department of Energy (DOE) headed by Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi enjoins the academe to inculcate the value of energy saving to their students. “We are here to guide our younger generation who will be the ones running not only the energy sector, but the nation as well,” Cusi said. “Supplementing the learning process of the students by exposing them to a real-world working environment helps arouse their interest and unleashes their potentials to become future scientists,
engineers or energy experts,” Cusi explained. In the second half of 2016 alone, the DOE’s Consumer Welfare and Promotion Office (CWPO) facilitated the conduct of 11 half-day consumer workshops dubbed as EnerSmart Kids Program and EnerREADY Project attended by various students in Metro Manila. For the EnerSmart Kids Program, a total of 200 Grades 4, 5 & 6 from South CEMBO, Pitogo, San Jose, and Nemesio Yabut Elementary Schools in Makati City attended lectures and performed Science experiments at the DOE Central Office in Taguig
City. The sessions were capped by the kids’ “Pledge of C ommitment” to be “Energy Cost Busters” by practicing energy efficiency and conservation measures in their own homes. Among those who participated in the DOE program were students from the College of C omputer Eng ine er ing and Communication and Engineering, STI Global City; College of Technology students and senior high school students from the University of Makati and E l e c t r i c a l E ng i n e e r i ng students from the
Technological University of the Philippines, Taguig Campus. More than 200 students were given an overview of the electricity supply chain, i nclu d i ng f u nd ame nt a l electricity concepts and a laboratory tour at the DOELighting and Appliance Testing Laboratory. Meanwhile, as part of the agency’s efforts to mainstream Gender and Development (GAD) in the energy sector programs, activities, and projects, the EnerREADY Project was pursued by the DOE-CWPO on-site in the following schools in Taguig and Makati City: Bangkal High School, Fort Bonifacio High School, Bagumbayan National High School and Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School. doe/PAGE 11
THE proposed ordinance defining and creating the offense of Pornography in relation to the Crime of Child Pornography (RA No. 9775) was initially discussed by the committee on women and family relations of the city council in Cagayan de Oro City. The proposed ordinance, authored by C ouncilor Edna Dahino, chair of the c om m itte e, e st abl i s h e s the Pornography Control Committee, prescribes its functions, and imposes penalties for violations, among others. Lawyer Resma Delegencia of the City Legal Office said the proposed law will be reviewed and compared to existing national laws to see if there are no conflicting provisions. As to the p enalties, Delegencia said he initially found no problem with it. PS/Supt. Ronnie Francis M. Cariaga, acting city
police director of Cagayan de Oro City Police Office ( C O C P O ) , c om m e nt e d that the committee needs to include a representative of the Philippine National Police (PNP), pursuant to Section 13 of the proposed ordinance under Reinforcement Function. For her part, Councilor Maria Lourdes Gaane stressed the importance of determining what is lacking in the ordinance. Dr. Marlene B. Jongko of Barangay 2, this city, re commende d t hat t he committee gives ample time for them to study the proposal to leave no room for mistakes. She also highlighted the establishment of a porn control committee or a working force to review the ordinance. In line with the concern, Susan Hermosa of Barangay 2 cited a real case of sexual trafficking of minors in law/PAGE 11
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C O N TAC T t h e s c h o o l principal. Discuss your ideas. Find a place to meet and decide how often to meet. Tr y to make your math club into a regular elective class that meet during t he s cho ol day. Discuss possible funding sources so you can purchase snacks, math materials and pay registration fees for math contests. Discuss what types of lessons/activities/contests your club would include.
Contact local businesses, foundations and school parents as a possible source of funding and volunteers and to provide snacks for practices. Contact math teachers for support and assistance. Plan a date and time for your first meeting. Check for times of other school activities and clubs. Check for availability of meeting place. Determine if you will be participating in math
competitions. This will help you determine what topics to learn. This will supply you with materials to use during practice and as take-home work. Have a presentation or display ready for school registration or schedule pickup. This is a great way to inform and raise interest of parents. Have a signup for both students and parentvolunteers for providing assistance and for providing snacks at each meeting.
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ord Philippines recently held its ‘Ford Island Conquest’ event at the Festival Supermall parking lot, with an all-in-one custom arena where customers can test drive Ford’s bestselling vehicles in one venue. The Ford Island Conquest venue represents a cross between a scaled-up showroom and a test drive venue with highlights and design twists that offered the ultimate test drive for the Everest, Ranger and EcoSport. Funfilled activities are also awaited each guest. “This is a great opportunity for customers
to get behind the wheel and experience themselves why each of these global Ford vehicles has become so popular here in the Philippines,’ said Minnie ValenciaBustamante, vice president
for Marketing and Sales of Ford Philippines. The Everest is engineered for extraordinary, equally suited for a comfortable cruise through the city or to effortlessly take on any terrain. Its bold and stylish design features
a quiet, refined interior, smart technologies, exceptional on-road dynamics, and capabilities that include bestin-class ground clearance of 225mm and water-wading up to 800mm. The Ranger
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sets the industry benchmark in the pickup truck segment with its unmatched combination of quality, passenger comfort, and versatility. With 237mm ground clearance, 800mm water wading, and
unsurpassed towing capacity, no flood can intimidate this smart and ‘Built Ford Tough’ truck. The EcoSport combines the maneuverability, affordability, and fuel economy of a compact car with the practicality and spaciousness of an SUV in a contemporary and stylish package. With 200mm ground clearance and best in class water wading capability, the EcoSport’s versatility can take on any urban adventure in style. For updates on Ford Island Conquest, visit www. facebook.com/ fordphilippines.
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Just days after his inauguration , Donald Trump has set into motion his plan to build a wall along the common border between the United States and Mexico purportedly to keep off illegal immigrants. When completed over the course of Trump’s presidential term, the wall will stretch over 2,000 kilometers. It will cost around 10.5 billion US dollars. But here is the catch. Trump intends to bill Mexico for the cost of construction! If that is not international bullying, I do not know what is. Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto (who was one of two heartthrobs during the Apec meeting in Manila) is, naturally, indignant. He cancelled a prior scheduled meeting this week with Trump to express his displeasure. Mexico demands respect, Nieto said. Furthermore, no way will Mexico pay for the construction. The average Mexican is both angry and resigned. “Trump is a false prophet, leading the US into the desert. But if Trump wants to build a wall on his side of the border, there is nothing we can do about it.” While Trump has no love lost for the Chinese, his proposed wall along the Mexican border was obviously inspired by the humongous Chinese version. The Great Wall of China actually consists of several
separate walls built over centuries, spanning the reigns of several Chinese dynasties. Its purpose was to prevent foreign incursions into Chinese territory. When placed end to end, the Great Wall, according to some estimates, would stretch more than 20,000 kilometers. Several portions of the original structures are no longer existent but the remnants are still large enough to be visible from outer space. What would the Great Wall of Donald Trump look like? In all probability, the wall would be at least 20 feet high (to prevent scaling) and at least 5 feet deep (to prevent tunnelling). To meet a tight construction schedule, pre-cast cement wall panels would probably be used. This would require an estimated 339 million cubic meters of cement as well as several million pounds of steel. One can be sure, that in accordance with Trump’s America First Policy, the steel would be “made in U.S.” If all goes well, the whole project will be completed just about the time Trump completes his 4 year presidential term. The wall may or may not serve its purpose, according to observers. But one thing is definite. The construction will create jobs for the “forgotten Americans” who voted Trump into office.
Farther down the road, the Great Wall of Donald Trump may also attract tourists, just like the original Great Wall of China. While Mexican President Nieto has cancelled his meeting with Trump, Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May is pushing through with hers. Theresa May was the principal political beneficiary of the controversial Brexit vote. The prime minister has some economic plans in common with Trump. One of them is a proposed massive cut in corporate income taxes. Like Trump, she is hoping that the corporate tax cuts would provide sufficient incentives to lure in business. While many find Trump’s ideas outlandish, it is not necessarily so with the financial market. Cheering the “Trump effect”, Dow Jones last week closed above 20,000 – for the very first time in its history! App arent ly, Tr ump’s promises of massive infrastructure spending, corporate tax cuts, 10 per cent tax to encourage repatriation of offshore profits are enough to get the market quite excited. Of course, these are, at this time, just promises…. promises. Tearing down Laguna de Bay’s fishpens While Trump is building his wall, President Rody Duterte is on a reverse mode.
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Korean murder proves cops will always be criminals Decide Your Destiny Think a minute…A man was cleaning his car with a special brush when a little girl who had been watching him said, “My daddy has a brush like that to clean his car too.” “Really!” said the man. “What kind of car does your daddy have?” The little girl answered: “Oh, he hasn’t got the car yet, but he’s got the brush to clean it.” Well, I suppose you have to start somewhere! The important thing is that you do get started. And to do that, we first have to decide what kind of life we want. It’s strange how many of us want to live forever, when we can’t even decide what to do with our life now! Like the guy who said: “I’m going to stop putting things off, starting tomorrow.” You see, even if others have made decisions for you, you can still decide how you’ll respond and handle the life that’s been handed to you. You still have control of your own att itudes. Happiness is an attitude and choice, no matter what situation you’re in. Remember, you can always find someone worse off than you whom you can help. It’s only when we stop looking at our own problems and reach out to
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Jhan Tiafau Hurst make others happy, that we ourselves can be truly happy. But if you choose not to make a decision, that also is your decision you’ll live with. There are many smart, talented people who have never enjoyed the success they could have, simply because they could not make a decision and discipline themselves to follow through with it. Remember, if your life doesn’t change, it’s going stay the same! It’s that simple. So to move on from where you are, you must first decide where you’d rather be. If you can’t change your mind, you can’t change your life. “The moment you’re through changing, you’re through!” The great writer Tolstoy said: “Everyone wants to hurst/PAGE 9
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, `Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him’…” (Matthew 2:1-2, the Holy Bible). -ooo MILLIONS OF ANGELS IN THE BIRTH OF JESUS: The birth of Jesus Christ in a manger, or in a cave as other Biblical scholars are claiming, certainly deserves awe and admiration from a l l hu m an b e i ng s . Not only was this birth truly amazing because God Himself decided to be born in flesh and blood and to make known His Name as Jesus, but it also drew the participation of millions of angels! -ooo JEE ICK JOO MURDER P R OV E S P O L I C E M E N W I L L A L WA Y S B E CRIMINALS: If we think that we have seen the last of criminal activities and heinous crimes committed by policemen on account of the public uproar over the kidnap-slaying of Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo by elements of the antiillegal drugs unit of the Philippine National Police (PNP), think again!
Similar kinds of police c r i m i na l b ehav i or a ls o surfaced in the past and resulted in similar uproars, but the Jee Ick Joo murder, right inside the PNP national headquarters in Camp Crame in Quezon City, proved that policemen would always be criminals out to earn millions for themselves and, perhaps, even for their superiors. Why has this happened and is still happening, even in the face of a President who threatens criminals with death? The reason is cle ar, but no one in gover nment and in t he private sector really pays attention, until the next heinous or brutal crime is committed by men in police uniforms once again. -ooo EVIL SPIRITS CONTROL THE MINDS OF FILIPINOS: If we look around us today, we will not fail to see that there is a pervading evil among our citizenry, whether they be in government or working some place else. Many of us appear religious and spiritual, and project an image of being righteous and obedient to the laws, but the truth is that our minds are evidently cont rol le d by w hat has been written about as the “spiritual forces of evil”. This is a malady that
is seen not only among a du lt F i l ipi n o s a l m o s t ever ywhere, but even among t he ve r y you ng kids who are still virtually connected to the navels of their mothers. How did this happen and why is it continuing to happen? The reason is clear, and it is that we are no longer listening to, nor obeying the commands of, God! Nobody cares anymore to know God’s Word, and His commands. Everybody now insists on their own personal predilections, or wishes, or desires, even if they run contrary to what God is saying in His Bible, and even if they cause harm and pre jud i ce to ot he r citizens. This is truly sad, but it is happening, and will continue to happen. -ooo ANGELS SHARE JOY IN THE BIRTH OF JESUS: Can you guess why millions and millions of angels came to earth to announce the birth of Jesus? Here is the account of that event, found in Luke 2:8-14 of the Bible: “And there were shepherds living out in the f ields nearby… An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, `Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will
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EBU Pacific (CEB), through its wholly owned subsidiar y Cebgo, increased flight frequencies to Siargao, the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. Starting February 1, Cebgo passengers will be able to choose from 12 weekly flights between Cebu and Siargao. From April 2017 onwards, guests can book up to twice daily Cebu-Siargao flights. Siargao lies in Surigao Del Norte in Mindanao, and is home to world-renowned surfing breaks. The most well-known of these is the
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Hedcor’s hydro project Mitsubishi PHL aims gets approval from IPs to boost sales by 22% THE indigenous people (IP) of La Trinidad have agreed to the 19-megawatt (MW) Bineng combined hydropower project of Hedcor, Inc. in Benguet, the company said on Thursday. “We are happy that the IPs of La Trinidad see the benefit of our project. Hedcor will continue to partner with the communities to make a better community,” said Chris Faelnar, Hedcor senior vicepresident, in a statement. Hedcor and the indigenous people signed the memorandum of agreement on Jan. 25. With the agreement, the organization is allotted a centavo for each kilowatt hour royalty share from the generation of the hydropower plant. Based on the projected
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energ y output, around P600,000 yearly will be remitted to the IPs for allowing the plant to operate in their domain. A separate P800,000 is earmarked for their development fund. T h e a g re e m e nt w i l l also pave the way for the const r uc t ion of mu lt ipurpose building for the people, with a view deck which Hedcor expects to spur tourism in the area. This comes after Hedcor obtained clearance from the Department of Energy to conduct a study on the impact of three proposed run-ofriver hydro power projects in Benguet with a combined capacity of 98 MW. One of the projects is the Bineng hydroelectric power facility, which aims project/PAGE 9
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Philippines Corp. is aiming to increase sales by 22% this year, after posting all-time high annual sales in 2016. In a statement, MMPC said that it targets to sell 75,000 units by the end of 2017, which, if achieved, would be the company’s 11th year of consecutive growth in terms of sales. “Firing up 2017 with a high note, MMPC is absolutely on a roll to achieve the 2017 sales target of 75,000 units, which is a 22% increase from 2016 total vehicle sales,” the statement read. MMPC sold a record 61,400 units in 2016, 13.5% higher than the 2015 level of 54,087. To help reach this year’s target, MMPC said it would maximize production of its
Mirage models under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program. “With the start of local production on February 2017, the company has high hopes of reaching its full potential in sales this year given the increasing demand for entry level passenger cars,” MMPC said. T h e C A R S pro g r am is a resurgence initiative established under the Aquino administration that would incentivize three car makers to locally produce three car models with a production volume of at least 200,000 units for up to six years, or an average of 33,333 vehicles per year. So far, there are two car makers registered under mitsubishi/PAGE 9
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The Proposed Wholesale Electricity Spot Market in Mindanao By David A. Tauli
From the perspective of electric power consumers, the main question to be answered in evaluating whether or not a WESM should be established in Mindanao is: 1. Will the prospective reduction in rates be greater than the increase in the rates that will result from paying for the costs of establishing and operating a WESM in Mindanao? In order to answer that question, three subordinate questions must be answered: 2. Can a “regime of free and fair competition” be established in Mindanao for bulk power generation? 3. Assuming that competition could be established in bulk power generation in Mindanao, how much reduction in the price of bulk power supply could be expected if a WESM is established in Mindanao? 4. How much increase in the rates paid by power consumers will result from the establishment and operation of an isolated WESM in Mindanao? Question number 1 above should have been answered positively by the DOE before issuing their circular “Declaring the Launch of the Wholesale Electricity Sport Market (WESM) in Mindanao and Providing for Transition Arrangements”. The DOE should have determined that, for example: “the establishment of a WESM in Mindanao will result in a reduction of an average of fifty centavos in the price of bulk generation”. But, without the DOE people even asking the necessary questions, the DOE issued a seven-page
circular characterized by half-truths, deception, irrelevancies and gobbledygook with respect to the problems that need to be addressed concerning the establishment of a WESM in Mindanao. It would be obvious to anyone with an adequate understanding of the electric power industry in Mindanao that establishing a WESM in Mindanao at this time would result in an increase in the rates of bulk generation primarily. The main factor causing the increase in rates would be the inevitable collusion among the very few generation companies that have large capacities of power plants in Mindanao. But a significant increase in rates also would result from the consumers paying for the costs of establishing and operating an isolated WESM in Mindanao. So, even if we disregard collusion among the few market players, the DOE and other proponents of the WESM will have to show that there are benefits for Mindanao power consumers that will offset the costs of the WESM. If there were in fact any benefits for consumers from the establishment of a WESM in Mindanao, that would have been included in the DOE circular, or in press releases by the DOE in connection with the issuance of the circular. There is nothing in the DOE circular, and no press release from the DOE, stating clearly the impact on rates of the proposal to establish a WESM in Mindanao. The conclusion is that the WESM is
being launched by the DOE for purposes other than the benefit of power consumers and the general public. Who will benefit from the establishment of a WESM in Mindanao? Not the consumers, not the distribution utility companies, not even
the NGCP, but only the generating companies, which are owned by oligarchs. So there is now in Mindanao an attempt by the Department of Energy of the Duterte administration, which loudly and incessantly declares itself to be pro-
poor and anti-oligarch, to establish an institution that will be used by the oligarchs in the electric power industry to continue to exploit power consumers. If that is not true, then let the DOE tell the people why that is not the case by answering the
questions that are posed at the beginning of this note. In a following post, the Mindanao Coalition of Power Consumers will give their answers to the questions. (Engr. David A. Tauli is the president of the Mindanao Coalition of Power Consumers)
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) personnel hand out relief goods to barangay Carmen flood victims in Cagayan de Oro City last Friday. PIA
NGCP reaches out to CDO flood victims By MARK FRANCISCO
THE National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) activated its relief operation last Friday in Cagayan de Oro City to reach out to victims of the January 16 flooding. NGCP regional public affairs officer Mae Roselle Cu r i an o s ai d t h at t h e privately-owned company was able to give plastic containers of relief goods
to 300 families in barangay Carmen covered court. The contents of each plastic container are the following – first aid kit, shirt, flashlight, slippers, toothpaste, spoon and fork, toothpaste, disposable cup, shampoo, canned goods, rice, sanitary pad, blanket, water, toothbrush, underwear and powdered energy drink. Cur iano hop e d t hat
these goods could help in the immediate needs of the flood victims whose houses were damaged when urban flooding hit the main and suburban thoroughfares of the city last January 16. In the past year, NGCP was able to assist 3,000 families in Isabela, Cagayan and Aurora in the aftermath of typhoon Lawin last October. Two months later, the company was able to help 500 families in Naga City in the aftermath
of typhoon Nina. Just earlier this month, it was able to help 70 families in Butuan City following the rage of typhoon Auring. Beyond its post-calamity operations, NGCP is planning to hold disaster preparedness seminars in its host communities. Curiano said they are planning to hold such seminars in Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, Agusan del Norte, Bicol and Cagayan within this year.
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BSP to issue ASEAN commemorative coin
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HE CENTRAL BANK will release commemorative onepeso coins for circulation this year, ahead of the Philippines’ hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings for 2017. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said they will produce 10 million pieces of the coin for general circulation, w hich wi l l fe ature t he ASEAN logo in time for the country’s chairmanship of the 10-member economic bloc. The new design will carry the stylized logo made for the
Philippines’ hosting of the ASEAN’s 50th year, adorned by 10 small stars to represent its member-states. On the reverse, the head shot of national hero Jose P. Rizal is replaced by a sketch of his monument, accompanied by the BSP logo and the names of ASEAN-member countries. “[T]he coins, being legal tender, can easily reach the public and promote greater awareness of the ASEAN cooperation,” the central bank statement read. The coin design was u nv e i l e d by P re s i d e nt Rodrigo R. Duterte and BSP Governor Amando
M. Tetangco, Jr. during the launch of the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship on Jan. 15 held in Davao City, the President’s hometown. During the launch, Mr. Duterte said the nations will work to “strengthen the capacities” of micro, small and medium enterprises, promote and protect the welfare of migrant workers, and “ensure social protection for the vulnerable sectors of society.” The Philippines’ chairmanship of the ASEAN Summit falls on the 50th anniversary of the regional bl o c af t e r t h e fore i g n ministers of Indonesia,
Govt raises P15B from T-bond auction THE government raised P15 billion in fresh funds from Tuesday’s auction of newly issued 5-year Treasury bonds. The debt papers fetched a coupon rate of 4 percent with total bids reaching P35.6 billion or more than twice the P15 billion on offer. The Bureau of Treasury said the 4 percent coupon rate was “in line with market expectations, as benchmark rates track global adjustments.” Ruben Zamora, head of institutional investors sales at Metrobank, called the results “healthly” and a good “buy” level. He said yields have now eased compared to auction results last year when there was an upward trend. “So what we’ve seen since the start of the year is a mild
correction of US Treasury yields heading into Donald Trump’s inauguration last Friday, compared to what we saw at the tailend of last year, particularly after the US elections where expectations of a more inf lationar y environment in the US and yields started going up for US treasuries,” said Metrobank’s Zamora. He expressed the view that “that had an impact on the local bond market as well and there was anticipation from the market that yields will rise very quickly, and what we saw today at the auction is that yields have less buildup, less upward pressure on the 5-year and short-term yields.” The Duterte administration is working to raise funds for planned
infrastructure projects. It tapped international markets for the first time last week, successfully raising 2 billion dollars’ worth of 25-year bonds at a record low yield of 3.7 percent. Analysts tipped their hat at the government’s liability management strategy as it accepted $1.5 billion worth of bonds in a switch that extended maturities. Zamora called it “a very successful launch. They sold at 25-year paper and the spread against 25-year treasuries was only 66 bps; that’s a very very good level.” He added, “timing was great. Demand and appetite for Philippine credit particularly from the sovereign remains very strong and that’s clearly demonstrated by the results of the bond swap.”
Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand came together in August 1967. The ASEAN has since expanded to include Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. The Philippines last hosted the said summit 10 years ago in Cebu. In 2015, the BSP released special coins in time for the 150th birth anniversary of soldier Gen. Miguel C. Malvar and the visit of Pope Francis in January. Special coins were also released in 2013 for the 150th birth year of Andres Bonifacio, among others.
Pag-IBIG marks record year for housing loans S TAT E - RU N H o m e Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund saw 2016 as a record year for its housing loan business, booking a double-digit growth to more than P50 billion, after nearly all its borrowers were able to pay their dues on time. “2016 is a banner year for our housing [business],” Pag-IBIG Fund President and Chief Executive Officer Darlene Marie B. Berberabe said during a briefing on the firm’s 2016 accomplishment report on Friday, where the fund said it was able to rake in a total of P57.31 billion in housing loans -- the “highest housing loan take-out in 36 years” -- to its 77,503 borrowers, higher by 30.5% from the P43.93 billion loans/PAGE 9
Scientists grow new pancreas inside rat By RICHEL M. HONCULADA Teacher III Lorenzo Tan Memorial Central School
IN a recent experiment to help out mice that were missing their pancreas, scientists grew new pancreases from mouse stem cells in the bodies of rants and then transplanted those pancreases into the mice. The researchers found that this technique could reverse diabetes in the mice.
Moreover, this strategy of growing the organs of one species inside the body of another could one day help to produce transplantable human organs grown in large animals such as pigs or sheep. The work holds promise for alleviating the severe shortage of donated human
organs. However, there is a much greater evolutionary distance between humans and pigs or sheep than there is between mice and rats and this could create challenges. So much more research needs to be done to ensure that this approach is both safe and effective. Cur rent ly, t here are
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‘Peacemaker’ brigade offers free computer literacy course, empowers IPs QUEZON, Bukidnon — S ome 52 Manobo and P u l a n g u i h o n “ Lu m a d” (Indigenous People) students will soon benefit from the Philippine Army’s basic course on Computer Literacy for free. Col. Antonio Bautista Jr, commanding officer of the 8th Infantry (Dependable) Battalion, who facilitated Friday’s training launch e v e nt , s a i d t h e a r my ’s 4 t h In f a nt r y D i v i s i on , through its 403rd Infantry ( Pe a c e m a ke r ) B r i g a d e , provided a mobile computer laboratory in order to reach the Lumad communities. “We teamed up with Mayor Gregorio Gue of Quezon local government unit, Technical Education & S k i l l s D e v e l o p m e nt Authority (TESDA) and Department of Education— w i t h t h e i r A l t e r n at i v e L earning System (ALS) teachers—in order to reach out those who are in most remote areas,” he said. The training module is good for 45 days w it h BU S C O Ac a d e my (Bukidnon Sugar Milling Company), as host school, in Barangay Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon, Once completed, students will have opportunities to find jobs and can further enhance their skills for searching better job opportunities when they enrol in TESDA’s computer courses under the agency’s scholarship program. I n a n i n t e r v i e w, a 37-year-old Manobo tribe enrollee, Gregoria Layoan, of Poblacion Quezon, Bukidnon said: “I am very grateful to 8IB, the 403rd Brigade, and to everyone
who are with us today for giving me this opportunity t o l e ar n h ow t o u s e a computer. Honestly, I feel anxious because this is going to be my first time to use a computer unit. Nevertheless, I feel so happy that this is going to happen now. I’m hopeful that I will succeed.” In a statement, C o l . E r i c C . Vi n o y a , 403rd Infantr y Brigade Commander, assured the Lumad community of the army’s commitment to help uphold indigenous people’s rights through capacity development programs in cooperation with LGUs and other government agencies. “Your 403rd Infantr y ( Pe a c e m a k e r ) B r i g a d e w i l l r e m a i n d e d i c at e d in faci lit at ing c ap acit y development programs for our Lumad brothers such as this Computer Literacy Training. Our aim is to resolve local issues that breed conflict particularly in Lumad communities. We identify these issues through our Bayanihan Team Activities. One of the common issues that we identified is capacity development. This Computer Literacy Training is actually a testament of the true intentions of our troops who are deployed in various communities here in Bukidnon and are c o n d u c t i n g B ay a n i h a n Team Activities. Contrary to what other people say, our Bayanihan Teams are not there to sow conflict and intimidate people, as it is aimed at resolving local issues,” Vinoya stressed. (Norman M. Tagros, CMO Officer, 403rd Bde, 4ID, PA/RLRB, PIA Bukidnon)
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change the world, but no one wants to change himself.” So ask yourself right now: What’s the one decision I need to make to change my life? The smartest one you can make is to ask your own Maker to take control of your life every day. Then with Jesus’ power, you can start making the best choices that will change you and give you the new life you want. In fact, you can decide your destiny today. Just Think a Minute…
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to increase the combined capacity of three cascading plants to 19 MW from 5.48 MW. The revamp of what Hedcor calls Bineng 1, Bineng 2 and Bineng 2b is projected to generate 42.7 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) more or a total generation of 62 million kWh annually. In August, Hedcor said it was processing the free prior informed consent with the National Commission on Indigenous People and various stakeholders. The project is expected to be online by 2018. Hedcor is Aboitiz Power Corp.’s unit specializing in generating renewable energy from run-of-river hydropower systems. As of its last count, Hedcor owns and operates 22 of these plants in the country, half of which are in Benguet. Its power plants have a combined capacity of 185 MW. In Mindanao, it has nine plants with a total capacity of 60 MW.
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the resurgence initiative -MMPC and Toyota Motors Philippines Corp. MMPC ’s bu l lishness comes at a time when the auto industry aims to sustain its growth momentum.
Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) said in December that it expects the industry to face a “challenging year” in 2017 as automakers strive to maintain the record-breaking pace of growth in the past half decade. The industry aims to sell 500,000 unit sales by 2020 -- a milestone which was previously expected to be achieved by 2022.
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booked in 2015. The figure emerged after it saw its performing loans ratio, net of impairment losses, improving to 93% during the year -- meaning nine out of 10 of its members paid their loans due on time -- from the 89.35% recorded in 2015. Along with this, PagIBIG was able to ease the processing time of housing loan applications to just 20 days from 27 days previously. It also trimmed the number of requirements to seven documents last year from 14 in 2015. Pag-IBIG was also able to increase its member base to 17.2 million last year, more than double the eight million members recorded in 2010 and higher from the 15.9 million logged in 2015. According to the firm’s chief executive, of PagIBIG’s total members, 27% or three out of 10 members are overseas Filipino workers. Meanwhile, the fund’s net income reached P24.91 billion during the year, higher than the P20.2 billion recorded in 2015. Its total assets likewise grew to P439.6 billion in 2016, higher from the P397.64 billion seen the year prior. Pag-IBIG also expanded its physical footprint nationwide last year to 119 branches, soaring from the 38 branches seen in 2010 and up slightly from the 112 branches seen at end-2015.
EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED SPS. MAGDALINO AND ROSITA CIPRIANO
EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND
Notice is hereby given that intestate estate of the deceased SPS. Magdalino and Rosita E. Cepriano who died on August 24, 1999 and on August 12, 1993, respectively, in Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City without leaving any last will and testament; That the deceased spouses MAGDALINO AND ROSITA E. CIPRIANO, at the time of their death, are the registered owners of a parcel of land situated in Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, and which is more particularly described as follows; A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 6582-B-C-1, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-181883 being a portion of Lot 6582-B-9-C, LRC Psd88836, LRC Rec. No. N-24079), situated in the District of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) square meters, more or less. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED SPS. MAGDALINO AND ROSITA CIPRIANO; is made and excuted by and among, namely; LORETO E. CEPRIANO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of #209 Water lily St., Carmen Cagayan de Oro City and the surviving son of the deceased spouses;LOLITA C. ARCAMO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of #209 Water lily St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City and the surviving daughter of the deceased spouses; HEIRS OF REBECCO E. CIPRIANO, herein represented by LUISITA M. CIPRIANO, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Linabo, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; HEIRS OF PEDRITO E. CEPRIANO, namely: EMILYN R. CEPRIANO, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of kalingagan, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental; KENNETH GARY R. CEPRIANO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Kalingagan, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental; NEIL NIÑO R. CEPRIANO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Kalingagan, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental; DEXTER JONES R. CEPRIANO, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Kalingagan, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental; HEIRS OF PURITA C. CONCHA, herein represented by JOHN KENNETH C. CONCHA, oif legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Kagawasan, San Miguel, Bohol; Under Notary Public Atty. Mario T. Juni; Doc. No. 200; Page No. 40; Book No. 198; Series of 2017.
Notice is hereby given that intestate estate of the deceased Restituto T. Jamis who died on March 06, 1994 at El Salvador, Misamis Oriental; That the deceased, Restituto T. Jamis, left a PARCEL OF LAND, Lot 9927, Cad 237, situated in the Barrio of Cogon, Municipality of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the N. along line 7-1, by Lot 9105; on the NE., along lines 1-2-3, by Lot 9090; on the SE., along line 3-4, by Lot 9941; on the SN., along lines 4-5-6, by Lot 9925; and on the NW., along line 6-7 by Lot 9926, all of Cad 237.containing an area of NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY FOUR (9,694) SQAURE METERS, more or less. All points refer to are indicated on the plan and are marked on the ground as follows: by B.L. cyl. Conc. Mons. 15x60 cm. bearing true, date of original survey December 16- January 9, 1931 executed by B. CABADING, Geodetic Engineer and approved on September 30, 1933. EXTRA –JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND; is made and executed by and among, namely; AILEEN JAMIS BONAYOG, VERCELLE JAMIS BONAYOG, RICHELL JAMIS TORNIADO, AND RHANDY ESTOQUE JAMIS, all of legal age, Filipino citizen, with residence and postal address at Zone 2, El Salvador City, all herein-after referred to as the Heirs/Sellers; and ALBEN MABUGNON JABLA, Likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen, married to CHARISSE G. JABLA, with residence and postal address at Zone 2, Lower Tabok, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City herein referred to as the BUYER/VENDEE; That for and in consideration of the sum of SIXTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED PESOS ONLY (P 68,400) Philippine Currency receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledge by the SELLER/VENDOR after the amount is paid in hand by the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S the SELLER/S or VENDER/S hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described properties ONLY A PORTION OF ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN (114) SQUARE METERS, more or less in favor of the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S his/her heirs, assigns or successors-in-interest, free from any liens and encumbrances, free from any third-party claimant whomsoever and the same is non-tenanted. Under Notary Public of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUINO; As per Doc. No. No. 258; Page No. 51; Book No. XIII; Series of 2017.
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GRP, NDF seal guidelines for joint monitoring committee ROME, Italy—The Government of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front (NDF) signed on Saturday, January 21, the supplemental guidelines for the full operation of the Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) under the Comprehensive Ag re ement on Resp ec t for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL), moving t he p e ace negotiations another step towards final peace settlement. GRP peace panel chair and Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the signing is
concrete manifestation of the Duterte administration’s a d h e re n c e f or re s p e c t for hu m an r i g ht s an d international humanitarian law. He added that the signing is a victory for the people and the Duterte government and a major dividend in the peace process. " I v i e w t he s i g ni ng today of the supplemental guidelines, therefore, not only as affirmation of the Duterte administration's commitment to human rights protection and to IHL adherence, but likewise a concrete dividend of this round of talks," he
explained. The guidelines were crafted in 2004 but the draft of its supplement was not signed after the peace negotiations bogged down in 2011. "The full operation of the Joint Monitoring Committee, w it h it s s up p l e m e nt a l guidelines in place, should not be difficult under our legal regime that includes new and bold laws and statutes upholding human rights and international humanitarian laws such as the law against enforced disappearance, Anti-Torture Act, IHL Act, Human Security Act, Writ
Initial peace dividend of the 3rd round of GRP-NDF peace talks in Rome—signed supplemental guidelines to monitor violations of the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL).
of Amparo and the Writ of Kalikasan, among others," Bello said. The supplemental guidelines, signed by GRP panel Chair Silvestre Bello III and NDF panel chair Fidel Agcaoili at Holiday Inn in Rome, Italy in the presence of Royal Norwegian Government Special Envoy Elisabeth Slattum, is a set of mechanisms on how to address complaints of violations of human rights and international humanitarian law by government forces and the armed wing of the NDF – the New People’s Army (NPA).
Slattum immediately praised both parties for quickly coming into an agreement to activate the JMC. The guidelines are pursuant to the Operational Guidelines for the JMC issued on 14 February 2004 in Oslo, Norway by the GRP and NDF peace negotiators. This initial victory, Bello said, also bodes well for the possible signing of the bilateral ceasefire, a mostawaited agreement to benefit the Filipino people, especially those living in conflictaffected areas. “This should be taken
as an incentive for us to work harder in the remaining days of this round of talks, especially on our efforts to put in place a joint ceasefire agreement—a peace dividend that our people have been waiting for,” he said. The CARHRIHL primarily promotes and protects human rights and adherence to international humanitarian law. It likewise provides venue for victims of violations and abuses of human rights or their surviving families due to armed conflict to file their complaints and evidence. seal/PAGE 11
egotiating panels from the GRP and NDF sign the supplemental agreement on Joint N Monitoring Committee on the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law as negotiations move towards other substantive agenda.
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of the country – Tawi-Tawi – as the next Singapore. You combine all the islands of Tawi-Tawi alone, it is bigger than the Republic of Singapore,” he said. Singapore’s land area me asures 719.1 s qu are kilometers as compared to Tawi-Tawi’s 1,087.40 sq. km. “We don’t have the luxury of time and you are lucky guys because we are being managed by an army of senior citizens who are in a hurry, who wants to see change by addressing this problem sooner,” Alonto said. He said that they plan to do this by coming out with a comprehensive approach in addressing the livelihood and the other socioeconomic constraints of this island province in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) that has long suffered from consequences of the armed conflicts. Alonto said that structural facilities must be put in place to lure in investors. When asked by reporters if he would also be willing to welcome foreign investors in Tawi-Tawi, he said: “We will be doing that. The economic zone that we are talking about will hopefully establish a real participation of concerned business communities and entities” to take part in the development of Tawi-Tawi province. Alonto said that there are a lot of opportunities that are opening up for the country following the state visits of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to its Asian neighbors that Mindanao cannot miss out. He said he is keen on encouraging investors from the Middle East and other Islamic countries to locate in Tawi-Tawi. Alonto stressed that naval security forces within the territorial waters of ARMM’s three island provinces must be strengthened to protect the civilians and potential investors from the threats like kidnapping and terrorism. “We are also asking our legislators … to increase the budget of the AFP [Armed Forces of the Philippines] for the establishment and strengthening and enhancing the development of naval station in Tawi-Tawi. The presence of a strong naval station will create that sense of security and peace in the area,” he said. Alonto added that when there is a semblance of peace
in the area, it will encourage businessmen “from both sides of the sea to be active in pursuit of business, legitimate and bigger business while they are safe,” he said. Alonto, who was one of the founding leaders of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) way back in the 1970s, said that the government has vowed to put an end to the violence in some parts of Mindanao. A l o nt o s a i d t h at t h i s administration “will never allow the oppression of the Moro people.” He encouraged the full engagement of all Mindanao stakeholders as the Moro people cannot do it alone in thwarting terrorism, most especially the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). “ We h a v e t o d o i t altogether – ensure the full engagement of the nation, particularly those living in Mindanao and those who embrace Mindanao as their home – to act as one family in addressing this problem,” he said.
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Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) hearing on the matter last Friday. Even the agency’s regional counterpart officials at the Department of Education (DepEd) scoffed at the DOH plan. “You don’t need to put condoms in schools. They are already accessible in convenience stores,” Dr. Helen Maasin, representative of DepEd 10 director Allan Gabriel Farnazo, bluntly told Torizo. Torizo earlier assured Pelaez, the SP members and the dozens of principals, public school teachers and students’ p arents f rom Misamis Oriental who were present during hearing that condoms would not be distributed per classroom but would be available only at the schools’ clinics. She added that before they could do that, they must secure first an approval from the school’s parent-teachers association (PTA). “I don’t think a single parent in this room or any school – public or private – would ink his or her approval at your plan,” Pelaez said, which drew laughers from the audience. Pel ae z a ls o b elie ves that distributing condoms to students would only encourage pre-marital sex out of curiousity, defeating
Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Baungon, Bukidnon CCE-0003-2017 RA 10172 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 series of 2012 (IRR on RA 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ESMER V. JUMARITO has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ESMER V. JUMARITO, born on June 5, 1985 at Baungon, Bukidnon and whose parents are EDUARDO L. JUMARITO and ERA S. VILLANUEVA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later January 31, 2017. BWM: Jan. 23 & 30, 2017
(Sgd.) EVANGELINE C. LIBAYNON Municipal Civil Registrar
its purpose to stop the spread of HIV in the province. There were only 112 known HIV cases in Misamis Oriental, a far cry from the national average, but Pelaez still frowned at the possibility that DOH would create another excuse to push its condoms program. “May b e t h e y ’d f i n d another excuse like crushing teenage pregnancy or control population,” he said. Torizo however assured that she would write a letter to Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial herself, outlining all their concerns on the matter.
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another 105MW capacity also broke ground with President Rodrigo Duterte gracing the event on Thursday (January 26). Alcantara said the tie-up deal with the investors will likely be cemented within the first half of this year – and that timeline already includes signing of relevant agreements. The Alcantara group considers this new development a significant leap, and affirmation of “continuing improvement in inve st me nt cl imate, particularly in Mindanao, where we are trying to meet existing demand.” O n Toyot a Ts u s h o’s decision not to hike its shareholdings in SEC, he explained that “we were the ones who put the limit on what their share will be. There are certain constitutional limitations in some foreign content of a power plant… we would want to have that flexibility of looking at other partners that will give us better yield and other inputs.” On demand growth for
Mindanao grid, he noted that they are looking at 3.0 to 4.0 percent level, mostly anchored on projects being announced such as additional malls and industries, like in steel manufacturing business. Company officials have been counting on these major asset additions in shoring up the bottom line of the Alcantara group this year, especially with the power plant’s first unit already c ont r ibut i ng i nc re as e d revenue stream. The capacity of the plant’s generating units had already been committed to off-takers in Mindanao grid; mostly electric cooperatives. Onward, Alsons Power g roup is a dv anc i ng to implementation phases its long-targeted 105MW San Ramon power project in Zamboanga City as well as its planned renewable energy project developments in solar and hydro technologies. Initially cast on these ventures have been the 15-megawatt Siguil run-ofriver hydropower project that is targeted on stream by 2019 and an inceptive solar farm venture of 20 megawatts that could command an investment of $30 million. B e yond t he c apit a lintensive power projects, Alsons also takes pride in the array of social development projects it has been pursuing for its host communities, and this has just been reinforced by the recent release of P17million budget for such initiatives.
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EnerREADY is a Career Talk that aims to promote gender equality in the energy sector, encouraging young students to pursue technical
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT-10th JUDICIAL REGION Branch 42, Medina, Misamis Oriental -oOoIN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION TO APPROVE THE WILL OF POLYCARPO RUBIN GUMAPO-DECEASED…
SP. PROC. CASE NO. 333-M
JANE P. GUMAPO, Petitioner. x------------------------------------/ ORDER On November 10, 2016, a petition for the approval of the alleged will of the late Polycarpo Rubin Gumapo was filed by Petitioner JANE P. GUMAPO (JANE). On December 01, 2016, the original Holygraphic Will consisting of two (2) pages was transmitted to this Court by Clerk of Court Atty. Joan D. Abucejo-Vallejos.
careers based on their interest, passion, and strength in technical subjects and not on gender stereotyping as to the roles of women and men as perceived or dictated by society. More than 400 Grade 10 pupils benefited from this activity through interactive and experiential learning with the female energy experts who shared their actual experiences, including the challenges they hurdled in order to achieve their career goals. With the continuing Consumer Education Program of the CWPO, public elementary, high school, and college institutions interested in visiting the agency located at the Energy Center, Rizal Drive corner 34th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, can get in touch with Helen B. Arias, chief of the CWPO at telefax no. (02) 840-22-67 or trunkline no. 479-2900 local 329; or email at energycwpo@gmail.com. (DOE/PIA-Caraga)
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a nun at a spiritual seminar she attended. Hermosa said the minors were taken into a hotel by men who would let them dance without clothes. The men would take videos of them without their knowledge and permission and the videos would then be sent to customers online and abroad, she reported. (EF/SP)
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The agreement provides that "persons liable for violations and abuses of human rights shall be subject to investigation and, if evidence warrants, to prosecution and trial. The victims or their survivors shall be indemnified. All necessary measures shall be undertaken to remove the conditions for violations and abuses of human rights and to render justice to and indemnify the victims." Bello said the adoption of the guidelines is a realization of CARHRIHL, which is one of the four substantive agenda of the negotiations that will comprise the final peace agreement. The other three remaining substantive agenda are socio-economic reforms,politicalandconstitutional reforms, and end of hostilities and disposition of forces.
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 42-Medina, Misamis Oriental -oOoIn the Matter of the Petition for Correction SP. PROC. CASE NO. 334-M Of Entry in the Record of Birth of MAJEAN BRYLLE MONSANTO NERCUIT in the Civil Registry, Changing his First Name from MA. JEAN BRYLLE to MAJEAN BRYLLE, And his SEX from FEMALE TO MALE. MAJEAN BRYLLE MONSANTO NERCUIT, Petitioner, -versusLocal Civil Registrar of the Municipality of Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, Respondent. x-----------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this Court is a verified petition filed by MAJEAN BRYLLE MONSANTO NERCUIT of Purok 2, Mimbuahan Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, born at Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental to Metchelou Monsanto Nercuit (mother), seeking to correct two (2) erroneous entries in his Certificate of Live Birth, that is (1) his name – from MA. JEAN to MAJEAN, and (2) his sex- from FEMALE to MALE. The Court finds the petition sufficient in form and substance and sets the same for hearing on February 22, 2017 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, (Wednesday), at Branch 42, Regional Trial Court (RTC), Medina, Misamis Oriental. At the expense of petitioner MAJEAN BRYLLE MONSANTO NERCUIT, let a copy of this Order beI. Posted at the (1) Bulletin Board of the Municipal Hall of Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, (2) Bulletin Board of Bgy. Mimbuahan, Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, and (3) Bulletin Board of this Court.
JANE alleged that the late Polycarpo Rubin Gumapo, a resident of Sitio Buyogon, Bgy. Duka, Medina, Misamis Oriental, died on September 22, 2016. JANE prayed that he be issued letters testamentary or be appointed as administrator of the will.
II. Published, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in Mindanao Daily News, located at Tanleh Bldg., Abellanosa St., Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City, the Court’s duly accredited newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental.
Let this petition be heard on March 2, 2017 at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Any and all persons who have any opposition to the petition for the approval of the will and/ or to the appointment of JANE as administrator, may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted.
The Local Civil Registrar of Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, or any interested person claiming interest on the entries sought to be corrected may file opposition within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition or from the last date of publication of such notice.
At the expense of Petitioner JANE, let this Order be published in Cagayan de Oro Times, Tanleh Bldg., Abellanosa St., Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City, a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental, at least once a week for three consecutive weeks.
So ordered.
Done in Chambers on January 18, 2017 at Medina, Misamis Oriental.
BWM: Jan. 30, Feb. 6 & 13, 2017
(Sgd.) JUDY A. SIA-GALVEZ Presiding Judge MCLE Exempt #V-789 10/27/15
Lastly, the Court grants the request of petitioner MAJEAN BRYLLE MONSANTO NERCUIT. He is allowed to litigate his petition as a pauperlitigant, hence, is exempt from payment of docket and other legal fees and be charged at cost only on the required publication.
So ordered.
Done in Chambers on January 16, 2017 at Medina, Misamis Oriental.
(Sgd.) JUDY A. SIA-GALVEZ Presiding Judge MCLE Exemption #V-789-10/27/15
BWM: Jan. 30, Feb. 6 & 13, 2017
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