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Camiguin charter day MAMBAJAO, Camiguin Camiguin kicked-off its foundation anniversary with weeklong festivities to drum the celebration observed every 7th day of January.

Mural painting, arc and landmark design contests, distribution of slippers and other social services package highlight the first two days of the “Araw ng Camiguin” celebration.

Converting trash to treasure or “Trashure” is among the activities lined up for high school students.

They will be visiting island’s sanitary landfill and discover innovative ways to help recycle trashes.

Labor office OROQUIETA City -Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Misamis Occidental Provincial Field Office (Mis. Occ. PFO) took a big leap for the realization of its long-sought dream as the construction of its building has officially started on 02 December 2016 at the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) Grounds in Upper Langcangan, Oroquieta City.

“The day signified a historic moment as it marked the breakthrough for DOLE-X, embracing further its commitment to quality service to meet the increasing demands and expectations of the public,” said DOLE-X Mis. Occ. PFO Head Leonardo G. Rodrigo.

The groundbreaking ceremony last 4 March 2016 was graced by the former DOLE Undersecretary Rebecca C. Chato and Assistant Secretary Maria Gloria A. Tango and other regional officials headed by RD Raymundo Agravante, City and Provincial Officials, NGO’s among others.

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DOE awards new contracts for hydro, geothermal dev’ts

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AVAO City -The Board of Investments (BoI) approved 10 projects in the Davao Region during the first 10 months of 2016, with capital investments totaling P7.684 billion, led by San Miguel Foods, Inc.’s P2.24 billion feed mill.

The report released by the BoI indicated that the 10-month figure for 2016 w as ne arly doubl e t he P4.709 billion in investments approved for the full year 2015.

San Miguel Foods’ feed mill is located in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, where sister firm San Miguel Brewery, Inc. has a plant.

Also investing big last year was the Floirendoowned Anflo Management and Investment Corporation (Anflocor) with the P1.88billion expansion of its Davao International Container Terminal, Inc. in Panabo City, Davao del Norte.

The expanded modern wharf has a capacity of 6 0 0 , 0 0 0 t w e nt y - f o o t e r equivalent units, which is double its initial capacity. sanmig/PAGE 11

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PINOY AQUAMAN. Ingemar “Pinoy Aquaman” Macarine, shown here after his almost 20km swim from Bantayan Island to northen Cebu in April 2015, will again make waves as he attempts to cross Macajalar Bay from Camiguin Island to Balingoan in Misamis Oriental and back for a total of 24 kms on Saturday (7 January 2017).

MindaNews file photo by Roel N. Catoto

Pinoy Aquaman aims 2-way Camiguin-Misamis swim

By ROEL CATOTO, MindaNews

SURIGAO City – Triathlete and environmental lawyer Ingemar “Pinoy Aquaman” Macarine will endure a record-setting 24-kilometer open water swim with a twoway crossing of the Macajalar B ay b et we en Mis am is Oriental and Camiguin Island on Saturday.

Macarine will kick off from Camiguin Island to Balingoan town in Misamis Oriental and back to the volcanic island.

He is gunning for his 25th successful open-water swim since he started his openwater swim in December 31, 2013 in Surigao City.

Macarine, who hails from Placer, Surigao del Norte, finished only five open water swims last year which he spent most of the time in practice in preparation for the English Channel swim which he eventually cancelled last August due to bad weather.

He normally completes at aquaman/PAGE 11

Property developer to build high-rise condo, BPO tower in Davao City

DEPARTMENT of Energy (DOE) has awarded 10 new areas of development for hydropower and geothermal projects via its open and competitive selection process (OCSP) scheme of contracting.

Of the ten, seven hydropower ventures have been bestowed to various developer-firms; while two areas were set for geothermal resource developments.

The awarded hydropower renewable energy service cont rac ts (RESCs) had been: Areas 4, 15 and 16 for Binongan-Tineg, Cateel and Cagayan 1N prospects to First Gen Mindanao Hydropower Corporation; Area 7 for Ilog venture to Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corporation (now PHINMA Energy); Areas 13 and 14 for Tubig and Buhid prospects to Vivant Energy Corporation; Area 14 for Bugtong to Clean N Energy Solutions, Inc., and Area 17 for Agus III project to Marano Energy Corporation.

For ge ot her mal, t he winning bids had been bestowed for Area 2 Southern Leyte undertaking to Repower contracts/PAGE 11

By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV, MindaNews

DAVAO City – The Accendo Commercial Corp., a joint venture company of Ayala Land and Anflocor, will HOT PURSUIT. Combined elements from the Army and the Cotabato Provincial Police Office Office patrol the national highway near Amas Capitol Compound in Kidapawan City as they search for the 158 escaped inmates following a raid by at least 100 armed men at the provincial jail inside the capitol compound dawn on Wednesday (4 January 2017). Mindanews Photo

launch this year two big ticket projects that will rise within the 10-hectare Abreeza property/PAGE 11

Energy-firm empowers women in hydro construction project AS the clock keeps ticking, women continue to empower themselves to be strong and capable of being at par with

men.

This statement b est describes the story of the only empowers/PAGE 11

RESCUED. Farmer Gibson Badal of Barangay Batian, Maitum, Sarangani, found this year-old Philippine Eagle on January 2 and turned it over to the team sent by Maitum Mayor Alexander Bryan Reganit on January 3. A team from the mayor’s office and the Philippine Eagle Foundation brought the bird to the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City, arriving there at 2 a.m.

January 4. Photo courtesy of Rey Balazon/ Maitum Information Office

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132 Bukidnon interns complete DOLE GIP

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ORE than a hundred beneficiaries in the province of Bukidnon completed the Government Internship Pro g r a m ( G I P ) of t h e Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

D O L E ’s B u k i d n o n Provincia l Field Of f ice (Buk PFO) conducted the culmination program for 132 GIP beneficiaries under the 1st and 4th Districts of Bukidnon on 2 December 2016 at their respective Congressional Offices.

DOLE-X Buk PFO Head R au l L . Va l m o re s s a i d that the interns received certificates signifying their completion of the program on 30 November 2016.

T h e d e p a r t m e n t ’s i mp l e m e nt at i on of t h e GIP is governed by DOLE Administrative Order No. 39, series of 2014, which provides opportunities and engages young workers to serve the general public in government agencies/ e n t i t i e s’ p r o j e c t s a n d programs at the national and local level.

Va l m o r e s a d d e d

t h at t h e pro g r am ai ms to prov ide ne w col lege graduates an opportunity to demonstrate their talents and skills in the field of public service with the ultimate objective of att rac t ing t he b est and the brightest who want to pursue a career in government services. “ This is a three to s i x m o nt h s i nt e r n s h i p agreement where beneficiaries, 18-25 years old, are compensated with a stipend/allowance equivalent to 75% of the current minimum wage,”

said Valmores.

The beneficiaries were a l s o s o c i a l ly prote c te d through the insurance of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), which is paid by DOLE-X. Mo r e o v e r, t h e f i r s t C ong re s s i on a l D i s t r i c t under Representative Mar i a L ourdes Acost aAlba employed 89 interns, while the fourth C ong re s s i on a l D i s t r i c t under Rep. Rogelio Neil P. R o qu e s i g n e d up 4 3 interns. (Reyna L. Tagailo/ DOLE-X/Bukidnon Provincial Field Office)

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DOLE distributes school supplies to MisOr studes THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has stepped up its child labor prevention and elimination campaign in the province of Misamis Oriental.

Through its E astern Misamis Oriental Provincial Field Office (EMO PFO), and in coordination with t he L o c a l G ove r nme nt Unit (LGU) of Claveria, it facilitated the Project Angel Tree and distributed school supplies for the 268 preschool and elementary students of Cabacungan Elementary School, on 5 December 2016.

EMO PFO Head Errol A. Natividad said that the Project Angel Tree, a component of D OLE’s Child Labor Prevention and Elimination Program, provides an array

of social services, like the distribution of the said school supplies, made available by sponsors or benefactors (‘angels’) to child laborers and their families.

“Project Angel Tree aims to improve the economic and social conditions of child laborers and their families and increase the number of allies and advocates of child labor prevention and elimination,” Natividad said.

He reported that 12 private sector companies which are members of the Family Welfare Committee of the department sponsored the gifts to some 66 child laborers with ZABDIEL Foundation Inc. as one of the sponsors.

Cabacungan Elementary DOLE/PAGE 11

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Burning of illegal firecrackers. Assorted illegal firecrackers confiscated by the Task Force on Illegal Firecrackers and Pyrotechnics are being burned on January 3 at the Regional Public Safety Battalion Camp in Barangay Gusa this city. The assorted firecrackers include 76 packs of ‘shotgun’, 462 reams of ‘og’, 10 rolls of 5,000-round ‘sawa’ and six rolls of 2,000-round ‘ramboo’.(CIO/PIA10)

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H I L I P P I N E companies are encouraged to avail of equity investment fund that provides capital support to outstanding firms in both China and the ASEAN region to grow their businesses.

Patrick Ip, Principal of China-ASEAN Capital Advisor y Co. Ltd., said the China-ASEAN Investment Fund prioritizes public infrastructure, banking, agriculture and ot h e r s e c t or s , s u c h a s consumption, logistics,

health care and even those that benefit from the urbanization and the growth of the middle class.

The target size of the fund’s phase one is USD1 billion to USD10 billion.

It is one of the largest equity funds with Chinese background focusing on the ASEAN region.

Ip said investment sizes range from USD24 million to USD150 million. ”I think the most i mp o r t a nt i s t o e nj o y our equity support, and other support we can

provide to you in terms of adding more value to (your) company, help your income to grow. We tend to improve operations, we spend time on financial management, we spend time on strategic business and financial improvement,” he said in a recent interview held here.

Ip noted that since the inception of the investment fund in 2001, his group has so far partnered with only one Philippine firm, Negros Navigation Co. Inc. ”China will assess as to

how much and when and whether to invest in the company. The funding will come from China,” he said.

Ip cited the need for the Philippines to invest more, especially in infrastructure at par with other ASEAN members.

“If you want to expand further your consumption, you (need to) deliver more products to the endcustomers, you need to ship, you need warehouse. The infrastructure will increase the consumption in country further,” he added. (PNA)

AboitizPower units pass audit TWO SUBSIDIARIES of Aboitiz Power Corp. have passed a surveillance audit t hat e nsu re s t hat t he y continue to conform to the standards of their ISO 9001 certifications, the company said on Wednesday.

In a statement, AboitizPower said the audit for its units Therma Luzon, Inc. (TLI) and Therma South, Inc. (TSI) was conducted by TUV Rheinland Philippines, Inc., an affiliate of German technical services provider TUV Rheinland Group.

“A m o r e a m b i t i o u s

plan is in the pipeline: To achieve conformance and certification to ISO 18001 (occupational health and s afet y) and ISO 14001 (environmental management system). We can attain this goal by adhering to our core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork and responsibility,” said Sebastian R. Lacson, president and chief op erating of f icer of Ab oit i z Power’s c o a l generation group.

TLI owns the 700-megawatt (MW) Pagbilao thermal power

plant in Quezon province.

TSI owns and operates the two-unit thermal power plant each with a capacity of 150 MW. The plant is in Barangay Binugao, Toril District, Davao City and Barangay Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. “Securing the ISO certification and conforming to the annual sur veillance audits are p ar t of Ab oit izPowe r’s commitment to place utmost value in quality processes that enhances a culture of excellence and satisfies

customers,” AboitizPower said.

The two power plants obtained their ISO 9001 certifications in 2015 after passing the certification audit. The annual sur veillance audits are conducted by a third party to ensure the organization continues to conform to the standards of ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

The scope of the audit covers “fuel management, ship unloading and coal yard,” among others, the company said.

Jollibee completes divestment of holdings in Chinese restaurant FAST food giant Jollibee Fo o d s C o r p. ( J F C ) o n Tu e s d a y a n n o u n c e d that it has completed the divestment of its shareholdings in a Chinese noodle restaurant for 90 million renminbi (PHP649.20 million).

JFC told the local bourse its wholly-owned subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL) sold off its shareholdings in Guangxi San Pin Wang Food and B everage Management C ompany Ltd. (San Pin Wang).

With the completion of the divestment, Guangxi Zong Kai Food Beverage Investment Company Ltd. (GZK) is now the registered owner of 100 percent of San Pin Wang.

JFC acquired 55 percent of San Pin Wang on March 9, 2012 from GZK. San Pin Wang is a local Chinese restaurant chain with stores located mostly in Nanning in Guangxi province in the southern part of the People’s Republic of China.

“JFC ’s divestment of its shareholdings in San Pin Wang is par t of its intention to concentrate its resources on businesses with greater potential,” the company said.

JFC has decided to focus on bui lding its Yong he King business, its largest business in China with 315 stores as of Nov. 30 last year.

On Nov. 23, 2016, JFC, through its wholly-owned subsidiar y, acquired the

30 p ercent share of its former partner in Happy B ee Foods Processing through an asset-for-equity swap to own 100 percent of the food processing plant, divest of a business line producing and selling food products for third party

institutions in China.

“This move is intended to fo c us on supp or ting Yonghe King by further improving food quality, strengthening food safety and accelerating product innovations,” JFC added.

(PNA)

The joys of storytelling DARLENIE G. TULANG School Reading Coordinator West City Central School

Children in the classroom spend their days sitting on hours end, scribbling or writing, drawing or sweating over a particularly complex seat work or project. While it can be said that they appear to enjoy their time most when they are at play or actively at work with their peers, these same children have been found to equally enjoy, even anticipate the times when their teacher tells them a story.

According to Sonya Nedovic, early childhood educator, sharing stories ever y day helps in the development of a child’s brain. He becomes familiar with sounds, words, language and the value of reading books. Moreover,

t h i s pl e a s ant a c t iv it y a ls o bu i l ds ch i l d re n’s early literacy skills, an important tool to help him read successfully later in life. Given this study it is easy to understand why parents and school systems invest so much on books and reading materials in whatever form or shape.

Children do get multiple rewards that compound as they grow older.

In the classroom, popular teachers are those that tell stories to children regularly, teachers who are readers themselves and who are filled with enthusiasm in sharing the joys of reading to their learners, especially the young ones, whose imagination run far and wide when told about

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Stick Out Your Tongue Think a minute…Have you noticed that one of the first things a doctor does when he examines you is ask you to stick out your tongue.

It’s sometimes possible to know what’s wrong inside a person’s body just by looking inside a person’s mouth.

Some diseases and sicknesses can actually be seen on a person’s tongue. In fact, our tongue gives away many other things about us. Our accent and way we talk shows where we’re from. Our tongue also reveals what’s inside our heart and mind. We usually talk about the things we really care about, such as money, status, food, gossip about others, or sports.

But even more than our words and actions, it’s our reactions that show what kind of person we really are inside. Most of the time we can be good actors and control our tongue, especially when we want to impress and look good in front of others. So we carefully choose our words before we say them. But then if somebody suddenly wrongs and hurts us, we may react quickly out of anger and try to hurt them back with unkind words. It’s in those unexpected pressure times that you and I show what is

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He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this?

Even the winds and the waves obey him!” - Matthew 8:23-27 In the midst of a huge storm at sea, Jesus was fast asleep on a pillow at the stern.

At this point, it is normal for any disciple to feel utterly abandoned by Jesus himself.

What happened here? This scenario is always the case with us, when a storm comes in our life - we are

compelled to take charge.

Similarly, the disciples took charge when they woke Jesus up. The moment we start taking charge of our situation; whatever that is, whatever that challenge is, “I have to do something about this, because if I do not do anything, the world tells me I am irresponsible” - that is the moment we start blaming God. Then we begin to ask “Lord, don’t you care?”.

As the verse goes on, Jesus went on to rebuke the wind as well as the disciples, asking them why they were afraid.

He rebuked the outside, the external force that was the

storm and he rebuked the inside, the internal storm coming from the disciples.

For whatever storm may be happening on the outside, is far less turbulent than the storm brewing inside. The greater storm is inside.

But the amazing thing is that in all our problems, whatever storm we will go through, be assured, Jesus will calm the storm. This is a demonstration of Jesus upholding the words of the Father - if God said it, believe it. If He said he will get you through the storm, He will do it, through the finished work of His Son, Jesus Christ.

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This is an excerpt from the full audio preaching, “If God Said It, Believe It” by Ptr. Ron Bayron, head pastor of Undeserved Favor Ministry.

Kidapawan attack: aim is to shame Duterte LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: `The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’ (which means `God with us’)…” (Matthew 1:22-23, the Holy Bible).

-ooo PROOF ABOUT BIRTH OF GOD AS JESUS: In Matthew 1:18-25 of the Bible, we are regaled with the confirmation that the prophec y made by t he Prophet Isaiah that God Himself will come to earth as a human baby boy had come true with the conception and birth of Jesus through a virgin named Mary. True enough, as prophesied, God was born in the form of a baby boy, yet, He remains to be the Almighty God and Everlasting Father, whose Name is Jesus.

-ooo KIDAPAWAN ATTACK: A I M I S TO SHA M E DUTERTE: Indeed, at this point in the presidency of Rodrigo Roa Duterte, there are still many people and many groups, especially in his own homeland in Mindanao, that are out to prove that he

remains powerless in the face of crime and lawlessness even if he is now the most powerful man in the country.

The attack on Wednesday, January 04, 2017, at the North Cotabato District Jail in Kidapawan City (a city which is only about 100 kilometers or a mere two-hour drive away from Davao City via the Arakan Valley Road) is not simply to be dismissed as a case of a bold attempt to free jailed criminals.

Clearly, it was meant to embarrass President Duterte and to show to the world that there is no one, even if he is the tough and feared leader like the former mayor of Davao City, that could stop criminal groups who are determined to commit crimes, even near the very backyard of the President.

-ooo O T H E R AT TA C K S NOW IMMINENT? Viewed from this perspective, the Kidapawan City attack should cause great fear and grave concern among police and security officials of the Philippines. It is as if the attackers are saying other groups could come into the country and sow terror and commit crimes with

impunity.

This attack could be a signal and some sort of a tip that despite the security arrangements already in place, the Philippines remains vulnerable to similar lawless actions. Coming at the heels of the bombing of a night market in Davao City, the Kidapawan City daring attack was in fact an open invitation for more violence.

There is therefore an urgent need for the Duterte government to show it is still in control by the swift arrest or other retaliatory action against those who carried out the jail attack, if it wants to prevent similar adventurism in the future. Its inability to hold the perpetrators liable for their misdeeds will only be construed as a further sign of weakness against crime and terrorism.

-ooo W H O WA S T RU LY BORN ON CHRISTMAS DAY? The confirmation that it was God Himself, in His manifestation as a human being with the Name of Jesus, who was born in the first Christmas day on earth is indicated by these verses in Matthew 1:22-23: “ All this took place to fulfill what the

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Atty. Batas Mauricio Lord had said through the prophet: `The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’ (which means `God with us’).

There should therefore be no confusion at all as to who was born on Christmas day, so to speak. By the power of God, He Himself came down from heaven, in human likeness and form, in flesh and blood, so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life.

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A working, not vacuous, piety Jhan Tiafau Hurst really in our heart by what comes out in the words on our tongue. We show our true feelings of anger, pride, prejudice, or unforgiveness, which we usually hide under the nice mask or act we put on in front of others.

But Jesus Christ loves us and knows we cannot clean and change our talking until we’ve first cleaned and changed our heart inside. Just like clean water cannot come out of a water tank that’s dirty inside, Jesus already sees what we are inside our heart and mind. He also knows that we are not able to change our heart by ourselves. So why not ask Him to take control of your life, so He can start cleaning and changing your heart today and for the rest of your life? Just Think a Minute…

Let’s see to it that we have a working piety that continues to vibrate 24/7 and in whatever situation we may find ourselves in. It should be able to tackle all kinds of predicaments and, in fact, is nourished, not undermined, by them.

We should try to avoid what may be considered as a fair-weather-only type of piety, or one that seeks only to achieve a feel-good effect, or one that is good only on purely spiritual matters but is helpless when facing down-to-earth realities.

We should try to avoid a piety that functions only when one is in church, or in a certain mood, or on some special occasions like death of a relative or a calamity, etc. All these are forms of false, useless piety. We need a real piety that genuinely comes from the heart and that breathes with every

breath we make, whatever the conditions are.

With the increasing pace of modern life, with its fascination for technology and values like pragmatism, etc., it’s crucial that we take a close, serious look at our responsibility to develop genuine piety toward God. This is becoming an urgent necessity, since many now are the factors that tend to snuff out our sense of piety. The many concerns and pressures we meet everyday have an effective desensitizing effect on piety.

This is not to mention that especially in our very complicated times, we also meet a lot of puzzles and contradictions that tend to erode our faith and piety in a supreme being that is supposed to be supernatural, all wise and all powerful.

It’s a predicament that actually has been experienced

since time immemorial.

The Bible, from the Old Testament to the New, is full of such stories. We start to question, then doubt, and can even fall into unbelief, once our expectations and understanding of things seem to be consistently contradicted.

Whatever the condition we find ourselves at a given moment, let us just start to go through the process of learning certain practices of piety. These practices of piety can be spending time in prayer and meditation, going to the sacraments, especially Mass, communion and confession, participating in some collective means of formation and piety, etc.

No matter how awkward we may feel at the beginning, let’s just try to persevere.

Virtues are usually attained by way of discipline and self-denial. In time, we

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Fr. Roy Cimagala will understand more and appreciate better the wisdom and beauty of these practices.

Also, we should never think lightly of the little things that effectively begin and develop our piety, like looking and admiring pictures and images of our Lord and the saints, saying or singing spontaneous ejaculator y prayers that spring directly from our heart, offering Cimagala/PAGE 11

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Cebu Pacific to hold cabin crew grand recruitment Around 300 cabin crew positions available

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) spreads its wings farther as it calls for aspiring cabin crew to join its recruitment fairs in Manila, Dumaguete and Tagbilaran this January 2017. CEB is set to recruit as many as 300 cabin crew to add to CEB’s growing family of nearly 4,000.

The recruitment fairs will be held in the following cities: Manila (Cebu Pacific Building, Pasay City) on January 14; Dumaguete City (La Residencia Almar Hotel, Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental) on January 28; and Tagbilaran City (MetroCentre Hotel and Convention Center, C.P. Garcia Ave., Tagbilaran City, Bohol) on January 29.

More opportunities for interested applicants will be made available all throughout 2017, as CEB will be conducting more recruitment fairs on later dates at chosen areas

in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

“Last year’s recruitment fair in Manila alone was visited by about 1000 aspiring Juans. This year, we aim to make the fair even bigger by reaching out to more areas in the Philippines. We encourage everyone to take on the challenge to be part of the Philippines’ leading airline and contribute to bringing people together through safe, affordable, reliable and fun-filled air travel,” said Atty. JR Mantaring, CEB Vice President for Corporate Affairs.

CEB will process the applications on the same day, between 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Acceptance of updated curriculum vitae (CV) with 2x2 photo will be until 1:00 P.M. only.

Applicants must possess a dynamic personality, height of at least 5’3” for female, and 5’7” for male, weight that is proportional to height, clear complexion,

good eyesight and a catchy smile, among others.

Responsibilities include guaranteeing the safety of guests on board the aircraft, and ensuring that guests have a fun and pleasant flying experience.

The detailed job descriptions and qualifications can also be found on www.

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CEB currently offers flights to a total of 38 domestic and 30 international destinations, operating an extensive network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. Its 57-strong fleet is comprised of four

Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, seven Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and two ATR 72-600 aircraft.

Between 2017 and 2021, CEB expects delivery of one more brand-new Airbus A330, 32 Airbus A321neo, and 14 ATR 72600 aircraft.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit

www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotlines (+632)7020-888 or (+6332)230-8888. The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages.

Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.

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New Year, New Resolutions, New Gift Ideas from SM Appliance Center

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he New Year brings with it new hope, new aspirations, new challenges, new resolutions. And with some extra funds from the holidays, it’s the best time to treat yourself or friends and family members to a dream gift from the SM Appliance Center.

What do you look forward to for the New Year? Here are some gift ideas that will help you get closer to your goal from the SM Appliance Center. ·If You Want to Get More Connected to Friends and Family Members, there are cool gadgets that allow you to stay connected wherever you are; and as well as enjoy all your favorite apps, social media, games, entertainment.

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Rock Your Playlist, SM Appliance Center has latest Sony Extra Bass speakers with fabulous sound and exciting color changing lights for Music Lovers. ·If You Want to Treat Your Family to State of the Art Home Entertainment At All Times, the Media 4k Ultra High Definition Android Smart TV Box is great for those who love watching movies or series. ·If You Want to Be able to Prepare Heartier and Healthier Family Meals, there are durable cooking ranges from Italy's La Germania and Japan's Rinnai with self- cleaning and safety features for food enthusiasts or foodies.

And inverter technology refrigerators from Samsung and LG that will keep your foods fresh and crisp. ·If You Want to Make Your Household Chores a Breeze, gift yourself or friends and family with an

LG washer that is TWINWASH compatible and washes two loads of clothes at the same time. Samsung’s Digital Inverter Washer and Dryer Combo is also available at SM Appliance Center.

These dream gift items are available at all SM Appliance Center stores nationwide.

When you shop at SM Appliance Center, you'll not only be a winner because of the great selection of brands, but also because you will be given a chance to bring home appliances in its Libreng Appliances Araw Araw promotion.

Every P1000 purchase at any SM Appliance Center store until January 15, 2017 entitles one to a raff le coupon and a chance to win exciting prizes during the raff le draws. Bigger and better appliances await customers during the raff le draws: 369 Appliance Daily Prizes, and Twelve LG Showcases as Weekly prizes. Each Showcase

One lucky grand winner can drive home a Volkswagen Jetta in SM Appliance Center’s Libreng Appliances Araw Araw promotion grand play-off on February 11, 2017 (tentative only)

includes a LG Full HD TV (43LH570T), LG Top Load Washing Machine (WF-D100J), LG 2-Door (GR-B432HLCL) and LG 1.5HP Aircon (HS121SM).

And it even gets grander, 10 players shall be drawn per cut-off from the daily and weekly winners to compete for the Grand Prize, a Volkswagen Jetta, during winners’ play-off. BDO Cardholders can triple

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SSS eyes flexi-time to improve service delivery, help ease traffic The Social Security Commission (SSC) instructed the Social Security System (SSS) management to consider implementing flexible working hours for its employees to ensure faster and more efficient service delivery as well as to help ease traffic problems in the metro.

SSC Chairman Dean Amado D. Valdez said that the recommendation to implement flexi-time will enable employees to get to work faster making them more productive instead of getting stuck in traffic.

“With the current traffic condition, some employees, despite leaving home early will still report for work late due to heavy traffic and the same

goes when they go home in the evening. With the flexitime schedule, we will be able to help our employees avoid heavy traffic without sacrificing quality service to members,” said Dean Valdez.

The proposal for a flexitime schedule will also allow employees to report to SSS branches closer to their residences instead of spending two to three hours on the road just to reach their current place of work. As a result, SSS will be able to accommodate more members even beyond the regular office hours.

“We will allow employees to report to the branch nearest their residence so that instead of travelling for more than two

hours daily, they can use the extra hours to provide assistance to transacting members,” said Dean Valdez.

The SSS has 165 branches and 77 service offices nationwide to cater to the needs of more than 34 million members. SSS branches operate from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday while service offices – which are usually in shopping malls - are open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 7pm.

Out of the 165 SSS branches, 10 branches are open on Saturdays namely; SSS Diliman, Makati-Ayala and Makati-Gil Puyat in NCR; Cebu, LapuLapu, Bacolod and Iloilo in Visayas; and Cagayan de Oro,

Davao and Zamboanga in Mindanao.

“We hope that the plan to implement flexi-time will be put in place at the soonest possible time. We have already given instructions to the SSS management to formulate guidelines on who will be covered by this proposal and how it will be implemented,” said Dean Valdez.

SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc also encouraged members to use its online facilities to transact with SSS. “Aside from visiting SSS branches and service offices, our members can also check their records thru the SSS website: www.sss. gov.ph. By just clicking a few

buttons, they can verify their records and even submit benefit and claim applications online,” he said.

The SSS website allows individual members to submit their salary loan applications, and maternity notifications and reports of newly-hired workers, employee maternity notifications, contribution and loan collection lists and certification of employee salary loan applications by employers.

Aside from SSS website, members can also access their records using their mobile phones thru TEXTSSS. To get the list of keywords, just text SSS HELP to 2600 with a service fee of P2.50 for Smart and Globe and P2 for Sun subscribers.

Banking&Finance ANZ eyes PHL average inflation this ‘17 at 1.3%

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VEN with the belowtarget average inflation in the Philippines in 2016, Melbourne-headquartered financial institution ANZ forecasts average rate of price increases to go up and average at 3.1 percent this 2017.

In a research note, ANZ cited the faster inflation rate in December 2016, which rose to 2.6 percent from month-ago’s 2.5 percent due mainly to faster inflation in food and non-alcoholic

beverages index. Year-ago print is 1.5 percent.

Core inflation, which excludes volatile items like food and oil, also registered an uptick to 2.5 percent from month-ago’s 2.4 percent.

Domestic inf lation went up to w it h i n t he government’s two to four percent target starting last September when it rose to 2.3 percent from monthago’s 1.8 percent due to sustained rise in oil prices.

It stayed below target since May 2015 when it

fell to 1.6 percent from the previous month’s 2.2 percent due to record-low prices of oil in the international market.

ANZ expects faster but within-target inflation this year due to strong domestic demand and rising income. ” Fis ca l sp ending on infrastructure outside the National Capital Region will likely drive growth in investment,” it said, citing that economic managers expects medium term growth to be boosted by

SSS suggests contributions, benefits indexed to inflation STATE-run Social Security System (SSS) said yesterday that it is considering to propose the indexation of member’s contributions and benefits to inflation.

Emmanuel F. Dooc, SSS president and chief executive, said the pension fund for public sector employees needs to gradually raise its contribution rates from current 11 percent to 17 percent by 2020.

Once its reaches the ultimate contribution rate, Dooc suggested to index that against inflation.

“Hopefully, we can go to that direction, indexation,” Dooc said. “Pension benefit will be based on cost of living, and salary of workers, so that the replacement income when they retire, will not be very low compared to the actual salary when they were still working.”

Howe ve r, Dooc admitted that indexation of contribution rates to inflation would require amendments to the SSS charter, which needs Congressional approval.

Between this year and 2020, Dooc said that SSS needs to increase contribution rates by 1.5 percentage points annually to enable the fund to grant the initial P1,000 increase in monthly pension.

Along with the increase in contribution rates, SSS also needs to raise the minimum and maximum monthly salary credit from the current range of P1,000 to P16,000 to between P4,000 and P20,000.

“If you lift the maximum to P20,000, increase contribution rate by 1.5 percentage points annually and grant the P1,000 pension hike, the SSS fund life will decrease from 2042 to 2040,”

New technology trend as new strat for new learning system

By GEMMA C. CAINGIN Teacher III Bulua Central School

AS e du c ators, we are supposed to innovate all the time in the way we teach. We must never stop learning because technology and the industrial world keep on catching up with us.

Educational technology is the ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance on students by creating and using appropriate technological processes an d re s ou rc e s . T h e re are dif ferent kinds of educational technologies such as technological tools and media and learning management systems.

Specifically, there’s the use of audio and video, computers, tablets and mobile devices, social networks, webcams, whiteboards, screencasting, vir tual classroom and e - l e a r n i n g au t h o r i n g

tools. Screencasting allows teachers to share their screens directly from their browser and make the video available online so that students can stream the video directly. The teacher thus has the ability to show his idea and flow of thoughts rather than simply explain them as simple text content. In combination with audio and video, the educator can mimic the one-on-one experience of the classroom.

Me a nw h i l e , a v i r t u a l le ar ning env ironment simulates a virtual classroom or meetings by simultaneously mixing several communication technologies. A virtual classroom provides the opportunity for students to receive direct instruction from a qualified teacher in an interactive environment.

Dooc said. “But without the remedial measures, the fund life will decrease by 10 years.”

Dooc, meanwhile, is amenable to the proposal of President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s economic team to give the P2,000 increase in pension after Congress approves the Department of Finance’s (DOF) comprehensive tax reform.

The plan of increasing the current pension rates should be anchored on viable funding support mechanisms, Dooc said.

E a r l i e r, A m a d o D. Valdez, S ocial S ecurity Commission chairman, said the government should come up with mechanisms that both address the pension hike while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the pension fund.

“We understand the need for higher SSS pensions.

However, merely mandating to grant an across-the-board pension increase without any mention of how exactly the system will sustain it over the inflation/PAGE 9

investments. ”In our view, this will lead to strong growth in capital imports, further widening the goods trade deficit,” it said.

With the expected rise in inflation rate and the strong domestic output, ANZ projected upward adjustment in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key rates starting in the third quarter of the year.

To date, t he cent ra l bank’s key rate is three percent. (PNA)

BDO sets final terms for P60-B stock rights offer BDO Unibank Inc. said it has fixed the final terms for its P60-billion stock rights offering of up to 716.4 million common shares (the “Rights Shares”) to stockholders as of record date 10 January 2017.

In a statement released Wednesday, BDO said “each eligible stockholder is entitled to subscribe to one common share for every 5.095 common shares held as of record date at an offer price of P 83.75 per Rights Share.”

The offer price is based on the 15-day volumeweighted average price of BDO common shares listed at the PSE at a discount of 23.4 percent, it said.

“The stock rights offer will commence at 9:00 a.m. on 16 January 2017 and end at 12:00 p.m. on 24 January 2017,” it added.

BDO said the fresh capital will support its “mediumterm growth objectives amid the country’s favorable macroeconomic prospects terms/PAGE 9

Technology and Its Effect on Climate Change

By ELAINE GRACE M. QUIJADA Fr. William Masterson SJ Elementary School

FROM automobiles to factories, technology has played its part in climate change. But technology can also change the course we’re on if it’s harnessed in effective ways. For instance, the use of cloud to store research data will be essential in combatting climate change. The beauty of cloud is that it can be accessed by any researcher w i t h i n t h e s c i e nt i f i c community as long as he or she has the necessary permissions. Pooling all the research material and deliberating them by lots of sharp minds will definitely result to something positive in combatting climate change.

Mobile apps also help us in combatting climate

change. It takes some digging to find apps that will help you create real change on a daily basis but the y’re out there.

These apps can help you monitor and reduce your carbon footprint and waste.

Mobile apps may be used by individuals only but if a million people use these apps, then there is a tremendous effect in reducing carbon footprint for instance.

Hackathons are powerful tools and they’re becoming more mainstream.

Companies, organizations an d g ov e r n m e nt s are all using the events to crowdsource fresh ideas.

So this is another way that technology helps in fighting climate change.

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Statement of Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar Philippine Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017 05 January 2016 | PCOO New Executive Building <Standard Greetings> The Southeast Asian Region is composed of 630 million people, with a diverse number of ethnicities, religions, and languages.

Ever since its inception in 1967, the Association of South East Asia Nations, ASEAN has grown to ten member countries, covering more than 1.7 million square miles, with an economy valued at $2.5 trillion.

This unprecedented growth just proves that we are stronger together. We are one community. With a one shared identity.

One vision. We are ASEAN. As the Philippines assumes chairmanship of the ASEAN 2017, which also coincides with its 50th year anniversary, our stride is weighed by a sense of pride and excitement as we step into the century and the world hand in hand. Our ASEAN 2017 theme rings true, we are partners for change, engaging the world.

The role of the Presidential Communications Operations Office, as the lead of the Committee on Media Affairs and Communications (CMASC), is to spread awareness and educate the public about the ASEAN. Our objective is to let every Filipino and ASEAN citizen know what their stake is in the Community.

ASEAN could be quite an intimidating subject for ordinary citizens. Our insight is that while 81% of ASEAN citizens have heard of the ASEAN, only 24% have a basic understanding of what it is and it’s purpose for existing. This is alarming because every citizen benefits from this regional organization.

It is the vision of PCOO that every Filipino will know how ASEAN has benefited them. We created a campaign that speaks to everyone, from all walks of life-- from government workers, media, NGOs, civil society, the academe, business sector, the youth and event the grassroots communities. The farmer has as much at stake in a unified ASEAN as a CEO of a multinational corporation.

In order to do this, we plan to have roadshows all throughout the year. We will travel to different barangays all over the country. ASEAN representatives from PCOO will deliver talks, conduct seminars and even distribute comics and other reading materials, written in different Philippine dialects. This way, no one is left behind and we reach those without access to the Internet or traditional media.

So how exactly has ASEAN benefited us? These 2017 themes answer the question. It’s the role of PCOO to communicate to the public, by persuasive and creative executions made accessible to all through various mediums and channels- Number one, A People-Oriented And People-Centered will prioritize health and nutrition for ASEAN citizens and the social protection of women, the elderly and disabled. We will also focus on the rights of our migrant workers, and how we can ensure that they will not be exploited or mistreated.

Number two, Peace And Stability, all the ASEAN members work together to keep the peace to stop the proliferation of illegal drugs and counter terrorism.

Number three, Maritime Security and Cooperation, ensures we protect our seas and the citizens who depend on it. Our fishermen and individuals who use these waters must

be able to enjoy their rights and perform their tasks without feeling insecure about their safety. Due to the importance of shipping and seaborne trade in the region, we will need to conduct a series of workshops and dialogues to strengthen maritime security and cooperation.

Number four, Inclusive, Innovation-Led Growth, means promoting entrepreneurship especially micro, small or medium enterprises. We will help employees become business owners, while our businessmen are encouraged to go digital in order to compete globally.

Number five, Resilient ASEAN. We know that storms, droughts, and other natural catastrophes are impossible to prevent. But if we boost our region’s contingency capabilities and risk management programs, we can make ASEAN disaster-resilient and adaptable to climate change.

Number six, ASEAN: A Model Of Regionalism, A Global Player. We are stronger together. Our unity gives us better influence in addressing critical issues that serve the world.

On January 15, all eyes will be in Davao as we welcome our brothers and sisters in the ASEAN community. We will officially launch ASEAN 2017 at the Davao SMX Convention Center. PCOO has partnered with different government agencies, led by the Department of Tourism, to create a memorable event that will set the tone to this important yearlong commitment.

PCOO has created inspiring videos that will succinctly explain our ASEAN 2017 roadmap. For this conference, we will show four videos: one AVP to summarize the ASEAN 2017 agenda and 3 others to briefly talk about the 3 Pillars of ASEAN, namely Political-Security, Socio-Cultural and Socio-Economic, in animation form. [ show the 4 ASEAN Videos] Allow me to also launch our social media pages: • For Facebook – facebook.com/asean2017 • For Twitter – twitter.com/asean2017 • Our Instagram account is @asean2017 Aside from the launch, PCOO will coordinate and ensure the public has access to live streams, vides, and outcome documents so they can be aware and participate in the happenings during ASEAN 2017 Summits, meetings and events. We will take care of the media coverage, and information will be available in our various social media sites, and the ASEAN 2017 website.

We also provide media coverage, logistics, and internet connectivity for each of the ASEAN 2017 meetings including, as mentioned the ASEAN Launch in Davao on January; the 30th ASEAN Summit on April 2016 and the 50th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and Related Meetings coinciding with ASEAN’s 50th Anniversary Celebration at Metro Manila in August and the 31st ASEAN Summit at Clark, Pampanga in November.

I look forward to a year that is both a challenge and a privilege. The attention of the region and the world is on the country as Chair of ASEAN 2017 and we will rise to every occasion. An even stronger ASEAN will begin here. One that is a model for thinking nationally, working regionally, and engaging globally. We are One ASEAN. Thank you very much.

Inflation...

8.4 percent for the same 23-year period which shortened the life of the fund,” Valdez said.

“We will still continue to look for ways to further e n h a n c e t h e s y s t e m’s efficiency and prudently manage SSS spending so we can reserve more funds for higher benefits.”

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long term may not suffice,” Valdez said.

According to SSS, the i mp l e m e nt at i on of t h e R2,000 pension increase would require an additional P56 billion on the first ye ar a l one to f u nd t he 12 monthly pensions and 13th month pensions of more t han t wo m i l l i on pensioners.

Unlike the Government Service Insurance System

(GSIS) which applies its 21 percent contribution rate on the entire income of public s e c tor employe es e ver y month, SSS implements a much lower 11 percent c o nt r i b u t i o n r at e t h at covers a maximum monthly income of only P16,000.

“From 1980 to 2002, SSS pension increases of up to 20 percent were implemente d a tot a l of 19 times, sometimes even twice within the same year, w h i l e t h e c ont r i but i on rate remained pegged at

Republic of the Philippines Region X Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Kapatagan

Terms... from page 7

and provide a comfortable buffer over higher capital

requirements with the forthcoming imposition of the Domestic Sy s t e m i c a l ly Imp or t ant B a n k s u r c h a r g e .”

“B D O h a s ap p o i nt e d Credit Suisse, UBS and BD O Capital as Joint Global Coordinators and B ookrunners, with Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and HSBC as Joint Bookrunners.

B D O C ap i t a l w i l l s e r v e as Issue Manager and D omestic Under writer,” the bank said.

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

R.A. 10172 From No. (LCRO) NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public Julie Guarin Dacaldacal has filed with this office a petition for Change of Gender from Female to Male in the birth certificate of Julie Guarin Dacaldacal who was born on September 1, 1983 at Lalibertad, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Enriquito C. Dacaldacal and Florina G. Dacaldacal.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later 15 days.

BWM:Dec. 30 & Jan. 6, 2017

(Sgd.) IVY REYES TONGCO Municipal Civil Registrar

In compliance with section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MA. TERESA RAJAL CAYLO has filed with this office a petition for Change of Name from MARIA TERESA to MA. TERESA in the Live Birth of MARIA TERESA LABIS RAJAL who was born on May 22, 1961 at CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are ERNESTO RAJAL and FE LABIS .

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later 15 JAN 2017.

BWM: January 6 & 13, 2017

(Sgd.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

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Caltex Opens New Service Stations in Davao

Caltex Continues Expansion with More Service Stations in Davao

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, recently opened a new Caltex service station along McArthur Highway, Dumoy, Toril, Davao City. Situated near commercial, residential, financial and agro-industrial hubs, the new Caltex service station makes clean, highquality fuels accessible to motorists at a time of the city’s unprecedented economic boom.

Davao City is the Philippines’ third most populous metropolitan and the largest economy outside Metro Manila, with investments totaling Php6.35 billion this year. According to Business Bureau, Davao City’s total number of registered businesses in 2013 stood at 35,788—and this

number only continues to grow with each passing year.

Davao City’s robust economic growth has likewise created an urban sprawl, resulting to “spillover” growth in nearby cities, and the need to open another Caltex service station in Bgy Apokon, Tagum City will address the motorists’ growing needs in the region.

“Davao City’s continuous economic growth for the past eight years has widened opportunities for tourism, investment, and agriculture across the region. The newly-opened Davao Caltex service station serves as another milestone in Chevron’s roadmap towards strengthening its foothold across key growth areas in the country, as part of its vision in building a

sustainable, eco-friendly Philippines,” said Peter Morris, Country Chairman, CPI. Tagum Caltex service station is located near Tagum Grand Terminal, Central Public Market, the upcoming City Mall, and Robinsons Tagum, while the new Caltex service station in Davao City is near Gaisano Mall of Davao and Felcris Supermarket.

Both Caltex service stations offer Caltex fuels, including Caltex Silver with Techron, Caltex Platinum with Techron, and Caltex Diesel with Techron, and provide motorists convenient access to clean, quality and Euro 4 compliant fuels which all deliver lower emissions, higher performance, and cleaner engines.

Yamaha Marks One Millionth Unit Milestone

Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. ushered in the holiday season by celebrating a milestone that marks the countless gifts it has given to the Filipino Community. On the 1st of December, the company produced its 1 millionth unit which was a Yamaha Mio i 125 in its head office factory facility.

The company began its journey in the Philippines on October 2007 and opened their first Yamaha 3s Shop on May 2008. On March 30, 2009 marked the grand opening of its Factory

in the country that has served hundreds of thousands of riders since its inception.

Through the years Yamaha has provided excellent service with the foundation of creating an exceptional experience through igniting the passion for riding. The road to one million products was built from dedication to the Filipino Community.

By marking this event it was themed as an all Filipino Celebration with guests arriving in their Modern Filipiniana.

The invited guests were the company’s dealers, business partners, and media affiliates. During the program Yamaha’s own

Honda Flagship Shop Launched in Cebu

Honda Philippines Inc., in partnership with Du Ek Sam Inc. one of the country’s top motorcycle dealers, unveils the newest and largest retail concept in the country with the opening of the first ever Honda Flagship Shop. Nestled at the heart of Cebu City, the 325 square-meter facility will not only serve as an outlet store but will also feature a test course where in customers

can test motorcycles in the product line-up before making a purchase. A huge indoor multipurpose function area will also be available to loyal patrons to be used as a venue for motorcycle club events and gatherings.

New branches of Honda Flagship Shop will be opened in Davao and Manila within the 1st quarter and 2nd quarter of 2017 respectively.

executives assembled the 1 millionth unit themselves by putting together every essential piece that results into a vessel of passion.

YMPH President Mr. Toru Osugi and the Executive Officer of the 1st Business Unit, Motorcycle Business Operations for Yamaha Motor Company, Japan – Mr. Yoshihiro Hidaka addressed the audience as they conveyed their gratitude for their contributions to the company to reach this feat. After the pleasantries everyone when outside to assemble a gigantic human logo of Yamaha on the open field.

The launch of the 1 millionth unit isn’t just a presentation of the company’s longevity in the country and what it has offered in the Philippines but the future that is on the horizon which will deliver millions more to every individual.

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SanMig... from page 1

Damosa Land, Inc., the Anflocor group’s property arm, received approval for P596.59-million real estate projects. Damosa Land is completing a six-building condominium project in the northeastern part of the city as well as a high-end horizontal housing project near the Davao City airport.

Another Anflocor subsidiary, Anflo Banana Corp., invested P342 million for its agriculture, forestry and fishing projects in Davao Oriental.

The ot her approve d projects were: the FTC Group of Companies’ P540.97million accommodation and food service activities; Euro Hydro Power (Asia) Holdings, Inc.’s P517.77million hydropower project i n C omp o s te l a Va l l e y ; PNX C hels e a Shipping C or p.’s P 5 0 7 . 6 - m i l l i on transportation and storage project; AVLB Asia Pacific Conglomerate Inc.’s P500m i l l i on m anu f a c tu r i ng project; Grupo San Pedro Realty Corp.’s P372.10-million property developments; and Cocohaus Corp.’s P177.5m i l l i on m anu f a c tu r i ng facility.

Department of Trade and Industry Regional Director Ma. Belenda Q. Ambi said these investments would “generate 4,010 jobs,” with about a third of the total investments located in Davao City.

By province, Davao del Sur cornered 29% of the investments, followed by Davao del Norte with 27%, while Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental got 7% and 4%, respectively.

The region’s new province, Davao Occidental, which hosts San Miguel Corp.’s 600-megawatt power project, did not register new investments last year. Davao Occidental elected its first set of local government officials in the May 2016 elections.

-- Carmelito Q. Francisco

Aquaman... from page 1

least 10 marathon swims a year.

“This swim from Camiguin to Balingoan is planned to be a two-way swim to come up with a total of 24-kilometer distance and target time will be eight to ten hours,” Macarine told MindaNews over the phone on Wednesday.

“I wanted to finish the two-way swim but if the water will be rough by the time, I would put my navigator boat in danger and chances would be a one-way swim,” the endurance swimmer said.

During his 20-kilometer swim from Bantayan Island to San Remegio town in northern Cebu on April 2015, one of the navigating boats capsized due to big waves though everyone on the boat were rescued by the other escort boat.

Macarine got into openwater swims as part of his lifetime advocacy for clean seas, marine resource

protection, environmental tourism and climate change awareness.

This Saturday’s recordsetting swim is being sponsored by the provincial government of Camiguin.

Contracts... from page 1

Energ y Development Corporation; and Area 3 for Amacan venture to Energy Development Corporation.

The energy department, on the other hand, has declared failure of bidding in six hydropower service contracts that had been offered under O CSP to prospective investors.

These include Areas 1 and 2 for Madongan 1 and 2 hydropower service contracts; Area 3 for Solsona; Areas 8 and 9 for Binalbagan 1 and 2 targeted developments; as well as Area 10 for Binulog venture.

With such development, the energy department noted that these areas will be “open for direct negotiation,” but subject to the regulatory requirements of the Circular setting the OCSP scheme.

Meanwhile, the DOE indicated that it failed to receive bids for at least three service areas for hydro in Sinambalan 1, Pagbalan 1 and Hilabangan 3 prospects; and two areas for geothermal in Acupan-Itogon and Balut Island projects.

The RE service contracts tendered under OCSP are those considered primarily as ‘non-frontier’ or the are as w it h R E s ourc es having sufficient available technical data and feasible for immediate development and utilization.

When such project selection process was introduced by the DOE, it noted that it had given proclivity to service areas endorsed by local government units (LGUs) as well as those set as priority by distribution utilities (DUs) taking into consideration their critical role as off-takers of generated capacities.

In the rules crafted by the energy department, it stipulated that “preference may be given for non-frontier areas with private proponents with LGU endorsement.”

It was further prescribed that “a similar preference may also be given to the DU with interests in the development of RE resources within its franchise area.”

Property...

from page 1 Complex located at the heart of downtown Davao, following an economic boom here.

Accendo Commercial Corp. general manager Luigi C. Escano told reporters on Wednesday the company will invest in another two-tower high-rise condominium and a business process outsourcing (BPO) building.

He said they are expecting that the groundbreaking will take place within the early part of 2017.

The company executive refused to give further details of these major projects and

how much capital will be poured in.

The new twin-tower highrise condominium will be called “Patio Residences.”

Each building will have 28 storeys, and the third to rise within the 10-hectare property following 27-storey Abreeza Place 1 and 2 and the 26-storey Abreeza Residences.

The second BPO tower, meanwhile, will be the second corporate center with about 10 storeys.

Escano said there are BPO players already who signified interest to occupy the tower.

According to him, the first building of the Abreeza Place was already sold out while the second building already nears completion and will be turned over within the first quarter of this year.

Within the 10-hectare property is a three-storey mall, an eight-storey corporate center, and a 12-storey Seda Hotel.

“We are ver y bullish about Davao, that’s why our expansion is continuous because there is really a market potential,” he said.

Davao City Investment Promotions Center (DCIPC) officer-in-charge (OIC) Lemuel G. Ortonio said in an email that the city has experienced a construction boom after President Rodrigo R. Duterte won the presidential race in May 2016.

“PRRD (President Rodrigo R. Duterte) has created a buzz on Davao City and became the perfect marketing ambassador for the city’s investment and tourism potential. With the increased awareness comes increased interest in Davao City for foreign investors to pour in new potential developments,” he said.

The DCIPC chief said that the city grew by 7 percent with 39,887 new and renewed businesses and a capitalization of P232.886 billion as of third quarter in 2016, whereas it was only 37,094 businesses recorded in the same period in 2015.

Empowers...

from page 1 two roses among the foliage – Girly Silma, 24 and Lizel Cabalida, 33 --- who are now working as welders under J.V. Angeles Construction Corp. (JVACC) in Hedcor’s on-going 68.8-MW Manolo Fortich Hydropower Project in Bukidnon province.

An unusual occupation for women, but the two went for it out of interest and passion.

“We really wanted this job, and even from the beginning, we always believe that we could so we did,” said Silma.

Si l m a an d C ab a l i d a shared that they became more empowered after how many months of working on this project because of the trust earned.

“We are happy to be given an opportunity to experience this kind of work. We are aware that construction companies do not easily hire women, but we are thankful that JVACC and Hedcor gave their trust to us,” said Cabalida.

“I have bigger plans for

the future and working on this project has given me the confidence that I can achieve those because of the quality of the learning I have acquired. I enhanced my skills and learned new things here,” said Silma.

They will be the two of the hundreds of people behind Hedcor’s largest run-of-river hydropower plant project in Mindanao.

In addition, Manolo For tich Hydrop ower Projects are now over 70% complete and expected to start generating clean and renewable energy by 3rd quarter of this year. (Hedcor)

DOLE... from page 2

School Principal Jay Pe L. Paculanan reminded the parents of the beneficiaries that the main priority for their children should be their education.

Paculanan also reminded the parents t o av oi d s e n d i n g t h e i r children to work in the fields or hazardous work place.

“There is a satisfactory decrease in the number of identified child laborers.

With this program may this reduction continue and hopefully eradicate child laborers in the work field,” said the principal.

“Ang akong basis ana mao nga naa koy unom ka grade 6 students nga child laborer, karon tulo nalang sila unya amu sila ga monitoron karon. (My basis for the decrease is pre viously, I had six Grade 6 students who were child laborers, now only three of them are left and currently monitoring them regularly),” Paculanan said.

Natividad meanwhile shared that Cabacungan Elementary School is one o f D O L E - X ’s a d a p t e d schools for the Child Labor Program, which started last year thru the help of the private sector companies and its partner LGUs in t he prov ince, in g iv ing gifts to students.

“Since then the office monitored the students thru the coordination with the Department of E d u c a t i o n ,” Na t i v i d a d added.

He also said that the gifts were meant not only to those who were documented as child laborers but also to the children who were at risk of being child laborers.

Ma. Antonette G. Terol, a Gr a d e 6 s tu d e nt an d one of the profiled child l ab ore r s e x pre s s e d h e r g rat itude, “D a ku kaayo ning tabang sa amo nga regalo para makuhaan ang gasto ni mama ug papa sa pamilya (This gift is a really big help for us and at the same time lessen the expenses of my mother and father in the family).”

Likewise, Ellaine Edio, Public Employment Service Office (PESO) manager of the municipality thanked DOLE-X for the continued assistance. (Dundee Daing/ DOLE-X EMO PFO)

Cimagala... from page 4

flowers and other signs of devotion, including dancing, to our Lord and the saints, etc.

Not unusually do little things help in fanning the flame of love alive and bursting. This is something we should always keep in mind, because our tendency is to be fascinated only when big and extraordinary occasions and events come our way.

While there is need to be discreet and natural about these practices given our human condition, we should see to it that we are actually oozing with love and affection for God and the saints.

This is, of course, a personal affair, and so let’s allow our conscience to tell us about the extent and intensity of these practices. It’s in our conscience that we can hear the voice of God, who always intervenes in our life and tells us what and how to do things.

It’s there also where we bring our personal considerations to him.

Let’s take advantage of our usual actions to keep our piety alive, like attaching some ejaculatory prayer or pious thought to things like whenever we open or close a door, climb up or down the stair, or when we take a shower or fix ourselves in front of the mirror, etc.

These practices should be second nature to us. With our current general mentality, ADDENDUM TO EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE LEONARDO R. ASOY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased LEONARDO R. ASOY left a parcel of Land; Wherefore, for some other reason, the PARTIES agreed that the following properties be include in the said Extra-Judicial Settlement of Estate of the Late Leonardo R. Asoy, to wit: A parcel of land located at Carmen, Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao with an area of 130 square meters covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-203481 with building found therein; A parcel of land located at Pangabuan, Tangub City with an area of 6,821.00 hectares covered by Tax Declaration No. 111278; A parcel of land located at Bintana, Tangub with an area of 9,240.00 hectares covered by Tax Declaration No. 118410; A parcel of land located in Bintana, Tangub with an area of 7,860.00 hectares covered

by Tax Declaration No. 118409.

ADDENTUM TO EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE LEONARDO R. ASOY ; is made and entered into by and among, ELMA V. ASOY ; ELNARDZ HARVEY V. ASOY and SHAWNETTE FAE V. ASOY, all of legal age, Filipinos and with address at Xavier Heights Subdivision, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City; WHEREAS, during the execution of the said document not all properties of the said deceased were included, instead only the following properties were adjudicated, to wit: T-167494 and area in square meter of 150; T-167493 and square meter of 150. Under Notary Public of ATTY. SILVINO L. SUMAGAYSAY, Jr., As per Doc. No. 391; Page No. 79; Book No. VXXX; Series of 2016.

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they may be considered as a little bit exaggerated, but they actually are not. These practices would only show that our soul and our faith are alive and kicking.

Let’s try to put passion into our life of piety. That would make our relation with God and everybody else more integral, more completely human. That would take us out of the dangers of intellectualism and spiritualism, caricatures of the proper use of our intelligence and will that will need the full complement of our feelings and passions.

But neither should we fall into emotionalism.

Batas... from page 4

in the Philippines and the world at www.facebook.com/ angtangingdaan or www. facebook.com/ANDKNK (and look for “Ang Tanging Daan” broadcasts). Phone: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late Gilda La Victoria Chavez, married to Abe Chavez, who died in October 22, 1986 and June 30, 2014 respectively, covered by TCT numbers 137-2013004358 and 137-2013004359 located in Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City has been the subject of extrajudicial settlement among their heirs.

The heirs Anna Victoria Chavez Bodine and Crestina Chavez Hardie are the legitimate children of spouses Gilda La Victoria Chavez and Abe Chavez hereby adjudicate among themselves the above described properties made and executed before Atty.

Rachel Holland, with Notary ID # 125464556, Commission Expiry March 28, 2020, Notary Public of the State of Texas, U.S.A. BWM: Jan. 6, 13 & 20, 2017 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This instrument, made and entered into by and among: ELVIE J. BADUEL, widow, IRENE BADUEL, JEAN J., BADUEL, all of legal ages, singles, Filipino and residents of NHA Molugan, El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental, herein-referred to as the HEIRS; Witnessed: That on January 21, 1995 at NMMC, Cagayan de Oro City, FRANCISCO BADUEL JR., died intestate leaving a certain parcel of land more particularly bounded and described, to wit: ‘’A PARCEL OF LAND Lot 24, Block 3, situated at NHA, Molugan, El Salvador City with an area TWO HUNDRED TEN (210) SQUARE METERS, more or less.’ That at the time of the death of the above-named decedent he left no known debt, whatsoever and this instrument does not involve personal property as none was left by the above-named decedent at the time of his death; That the HEIRS herein being his surviving wife and children are the only forced heirs of the said decedent; That it is to the best interest of the said HEIRS and of the estate of the above-named decedent, that the herein-above described parcel of land thereon, be adjudicated unto divided and partitioned by and among the said HEIRS; Under the Notary Public of EMMANUEL A. AKUT, per Doc. No. 72; Page No. 16; Book No. 130; Series of 2015.

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