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Agus privatization THE Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Corp. (PSALM) plans to privatize next year the hydroelectric power plants along the Agus and Pulangi rivers in Mindanao following initial talks with key Cabinet secretaries of the new government.

“2017 is the schedule for Agus and Pulangi but subject to confirmation by the new administration,” said Lourdes S. Alzona, PSALM’s officer-in charge, in a recent phone interview.

She said she had a briefing with Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi and Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III to discuss, among others, the need to hasten the privatization schedule of the state’s remaining power generation assets.

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INDANAO consumers are threatened not just on the safety front, but primarily by the substandard quality of fuel products being peddled by illegal traders.

Based on joint data culled from industry players and the Department of Energy (DOE), it was noted that the scale of “oil product peddlers in Mindanao” has been growing at an alarming proportion.

“Almost 650 peddlers are present in rural pockets in Mindanao,” data from oil

industry player Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation has indicated.

Su ch h a s a l s o b e e n submitted to the energy department previously for its attention and action. Shell will be increasing its operational presence in Mindanao with the scheduled commercial oil/PAGE 11

405-MW OF COAL POWER. FDC Misamis Corp. coal-fired power plant shown under construction at the Phividec Industrial Estate, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental in this file photo. The new plant, the biggest in Mindanao, generates 405-MW and is now synchronized to the island’s grid. (File photo by MIKE BANOS)

Biggest coal plant in M’danao synchronizes with power grid VILLANUEVA, Misamis Oriental – FDC Misamis Power Corporation (FDC Misamis) of the Filinvest Group announces the

Shell’s P6B depot THE Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation will open its P6billion petroleum depot in this trading hub of Northern Mindanao next week, a company statement said Tuesday.

In a statement released to the local media, the Shell officials said that the petroleum depot, that took three years to construct since 2013, could store 170,000 cubic meter of petroleum products at a time.

The new import facility in Northern Mindanao is scheduled to operate on July 19, which would boost activity at the Port of Cagayan De Oro after most of its cargo clientele.

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ILLEGAL REFILLING. Different brands of LPG cylinders were found in the Maramag warehouse for illegal refilling. photo supplied

Group asks DOE to check LPG industry watchdog

By BENCYRUS G. ELLORIN, Contributor

A CONSUMER group has lauded the police in Bukidnon for its successful crackdown on illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refilling even as it asks the Department of Energy (DOE) to check on industry players engage in illegal trade of cooking gas.

Seized in the June 10 raid in Maramag, Bukidnon were a bulk tank containing four tons of LPG and an 8-tonner LPG tanker owned by Petronas Energy Philippines with plate number CRW 587. The tanker was filling the bulk tank at the check/PAGE 11

successful synchronization of the first unit of its 405 MW flagship project, the biggest power plant in Mindanao.

“This is in line with the

Duterte’s administration’s thrust to promote regional growth most especially in Mindanao,” FDC Misamis power/PAGE 11

Norfolk City official reciprocates sisterhood exchange program

By MIKE BAÑOS, Editor-at-Large

CAGAYAN de Oro City and the City of Norfolk, Virginia in the United States moved forward with their sisterhood partnership with the recent visit of Sandra Choi from the Norfolk City Department of Development.

During the course of her visit to the city from July 7-10, Ms. Choi met with local business leaders and toured the city and Misamis Oriental. Ms. Choi manages Norfolk’s International Trade Program as its program/PAGE 9

SISTER CITY. Mayor Tinnex Jaraula gifts two of his books for the City of Norfolk through Sandra Choi at his residence in Bgy Indahag. (Photo courtesy of Rich Neri Concepcion)

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O promote the g o v e r n m e n t ’s National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) as well as other equally important laws and mandates on disability among duty bearers and stakeholders, the National Council on Disability Affairs

(NCDA) campaigns for the “Accessible Tourism for All.” The recent “Seminar on How to Handle Persons with Disabilities in Tourism Industry” held in Cagayan de Oro City, was graced by hotel and restaurant managers, tour guides, resort and transport operators,

“1.3 M STUDENTS JOIN SENIOR HIGH; FEARS UNFOUNDED” Mrs. Brenda S. Pamisa, Teacher III Grade 6-Faith Adviser Mambayaan ES, North District Balingasag, Misamis Oriental

So far, 1.3 million students are attending SHS program which adds two more years to basic schooling in more than 10,000 schools nationwide and that the fears of a significant drop in the number of students continuing to study further is unfounded, an official of the Department of Education (DepED) said. Assistant Secretary Jesus Mateo noted the online enrollment record of 1,300,938 students currently attending the SHS program already surpassed the usual rate of High School Graduates entering college. Mateo further said, the data showed that the fears raised by groups opposed to the K-12 program were unfounded.

“AYALA-LED APEC SCHOOL LINKS PACT WITH 5 UNIVERSITIES FOR K-12” Mrs. Brenda S. Pamisa, Teacher III Grade 6-Faith Adviser Mambayaan ES, North District Balingasag, Misamis Oriental

The Ayala led AFFORDABLE PRIVATE EDUCATION CENTER, INC. (APEC) SCHOOLS recently entered into an agreement with 5 metro universities giving Senior High School (SHS) students priority admission to the colleges of the five universities. APEC SCHOOLS CEO Beth Lui said that the education partnership between high schools and institution for higher education provide a powerful means of enhancing student achievement and cultivating interest to pursue college education.

and other Department of Tourism (DOT) accredited establishments.

The seminar provided information on the right ways of handling customers with disability such as the persons w it h mobi lit y, he ar ing and visual impairments as discussed by Carmen Zubiaga, acting executive director of NCDA. The key mandates on the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) were also discussed by NCDA Information, Education and Communication Division Chief Rizalio Sanchez.

Meanwhile, the practical

and appropriate ways in handling PWDs who and or wit h or t hop edically handicapped was handled by executive director of Handicapped’s Anchors in Christ, Inc. Dr. Enrique Ampo.

The lecture and demo on handling PWDs who and or with visual impairments and hearing impairments were discussed by Cagayan de Oro City Council on Disability Affairs Chairman Rolando Domaolao and Kristine Mae Libot, deaf advisory teacher, respectively.

Accessible tourism is a form of tourism that involves

Grade 6 Pupils of City Central School say Goodbye to Emergency Classes

By Magdalina B. de Guzman

Who can forget the fire incident happened August 2012 at City Central School? It’s almost four years now but the damages brought by the incident can still be seen and felt by the school administrators, teachers and pupils especially in Grade 5 and 6 by having emergency classes.

But after 4 years, Grade 6 pupils are now saying goodbye to Emergency Classes. School administrators headed by the lead principal Arnold P. Tejero, Phd together with the Grade 6

monitoring principal Paul Badon PhD and other assistant to the principal in all grade level, come up into a decision that Grade 6 classes will be given priority to have a whole day class by occupying the new building that is intended for Grade 2 level.

Ideas and observations have been given importance by the School administrators that one big factor of having a low performance of pupils in the National Achievement Test (NAT) is having an emergency class among Grade 6 pupils.

Aiming to improve the Academic Performance of the learners, the whole force of City Central School shows the sense of CAMARADERIE by allowing all the Grade 6 teachers and pupils to have a whole day class schedule.

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Grad students ready to use learning from immersion in rural dev’t AFTER a successful immersion, the students of the cross-country Master in Public Management major in Rural Development (MPMRD) course hosted by Xavier University’s Southeast Asia Rural Social Leadership Institute (Searsolin) are now ready to integrate their learning in rural development projects.

The grad students expressed that the immersion activities have provided additional p ersp ectives to their Action Plan and Project (APP), a paper that represents an ambitious but doable initiative intended for implementation in their respective institutions and policy fields.

More over, t he y s aid the immersion has given them good exposure to the communities’ best practices on rural development.

Searsolin hosted the fourth series of face-to-face sessions and an immersion for the MPM-RD students from June 23 to July 4.

This program is led by the Development Academy of the Philippines in consortium with the Ateneo School of Government, University of the Philippines Diliman -

College of Social Work and Community Development, and XU. The MPM-RD students are various officers from the Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Environment and Natural Resources across the country.

The program employed the blended-learning approach which included a series of face-to-face sessions where the students can directly interact with their professors, as well as online classes through the Open Virtual Learning Environment (OVLê), a digital platform maintained by the UP-Diliman Interactive Learning Center for learners outside UP. XU handled two subjects in the said graduate course, n a m e l y, A g r i c u l t u r a l and Rural Development Productivity Tools (ARDPT) and Asset Reform and Natural Resources Governance (ARNRG).

ARDPT provided students with a toolkit of the different approaches aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity towards food security, anchored on the students/PAGE 9

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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

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After an Honorary Degree, What Next?

One was taken by surprise when he was chosen among seven in Iloilo—among whom are the vice governor, a mayor and a city councilor-who received an honorary doctorate degree more than two years ago. Someone told him that he is a candidate of that award in his fields of pursuit. It was timely because the person concerned seemed to do much in his fields while he remained buried in ugly organizational politics and relentlessly hampered with discrimination for a long time. God truly vindicates and I am glad that this is my story.

Prior to the bestowal of an honorary doctorate, I was wondering whether or not I should go back to my job in Iloilo. When I travelled from Cebu to Iloilo via Cokaliong boat, I had a dream. In the dream, I found myself travelling when a stranger met me. He said that I must continue the journey for I will receive something special. I then understood that I had to work for a while in Iloilo until I know what to find.

A peculiar gift, indeed.

On 17 March, 2014, Edenton Mission C ollege, Inc. (CHED-recognized) and Brethren Evangelical School of Theology awarded me with a PhD in Social Sciences and Fine Arts. I then recalled that heaven-sent dream.

That was a reassurance that no university, regardless of

stature, commands a faculty m e mb e r’s re c o g n it i on , let alone his professional standing: it is society which judges merit and non-merit.

Not expecting the least of the award’s glamor, I realized that before I had innocently pursued doctoral units in management regardless of the challenged track record of my professors. Most of them did not have as much research and peer-reviewed journal publications so the schooling was not worth further effort. I do not want zarzuelas in the academe (who is the student and who is the professor, anyway?), that’s why I stopped pursuing it.

If I weigh between the two paths of getting a higher degree, I choose the honorary award (rather, God chooses to bestow it to me). A friend who is a dean said that this kind of degree bears more weight than the one earned through schooling. I believe this is so: in a globalized economy where doctoral degrees are offered to prepare students to be productive researchers and not just a diploma holder, most PhD graduates in the country did not prove their higher degree. If we take the rationale of bestowing such honorary degrees, we are enlightened that a candidate first proves something in his field to attract such a doctorate degree.

To satisfy curiosity, I used to accept research classes to

teach for seventeen years in the undergraduate and graduate levels. Research subject had been as heavy as six units, but given only three.

This experience, however, led to my leveraging expertise: I realize that I already finished ten researches outside my academic requirements through grants—nine funded by my former university and one sponsored by the Na t i o n a l C o m m i s s i o n for Culture and the Arts through a very competitive selection process.I have passed through the rigors of scientific publication in refereed journals where I have published seven (five international and two local).

Yet my erstwhile university turned a blind eye to these and applied a poetic justice for the sake of camaraderie, i g n or i ng i nt e r n at i on a l standards in the tenure and promotion of mentors, even risking its reputation.

Thank God, that became p a r t of t h e n e c e s s a r y transition. My acquaintances and friends might be surprised that months after I received my honorary doctorate, I quit my full-time teaching and pursued the path of entrepreneurs.

The need for evolution was urgent when I reached 40 that is why I changed gears.

Without morphing from an employment mindset, life is boring—a tangle of carrot chase for an imaginary carrot as entrepreneur Robert

lucell larawan Kiyosaki aptly described it.

Making money work for me is better now than working for money.

The honorary degree still connects with my future involvements though not anymore as a full-time academician. An outro of my academic career? Maybe, and more: a vidimus of answered prayer and work ethics that back up other pursuits.

Entrepreneur Rene Resureccion theorized that after one passes the student and employment stages, the entrepreneurial stage should come. At this stage, one have had gained enough knowledge and experience to start his own company.

In my case, my entrepreneurial journey is informed by my business course and fueled by my artistic passion. I am guided by my intentions and prepare metal sculptures for my participation in this year’s national handicraft fair at larawan/PAGE 9

Is Robredo entitled to attend Cabinet meetings?

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…`O Sovereign LORD! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you!’…” (Jeremiah 32:17, the Holy Bible, NLT).

-ooo IS ROBREDO ENTITLED TO ATTEND CABINET MEETINGS? Vic Somintac, the Malacanang reporter of radio station DZEC (1062 kHz) and my partner in the 6 a.m., Mondays to Fridays, program called “Tambalang Batas at Somintac”, raised an interesting point last Monday, July 11, 2016, over the attendance of Vice President Leni Robredo in the Cabinet meeting also on July 11, 2016.

S omintac asked: is there a need for Robredo t o att e n d t h e C abi n e t meeting considering that the department to which President Duterte appointed her to, the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), had been effectively demoted from being a Cabinet level office to a mere unit under the Cabinet secretary which is also under the Office of the President?

Vic said Duterte effected this demotion of the HUDCC in his Executive Order No. 1, Series of 2016, his first-ever executive order. If that is the case, Somintac argued on

air, then, the proper Cabinet level officer who has to attend Cabinet meetings should be the Cabinet secretary, who is former Bohol Mayor Leoncio Ev as c o. I wond e r how Malacanang and Robredo will answer this?

-ooo BARANGAY OFFICIALS CAN MEDDLE IN HUSBAND-WIFE SPAT: Did you know that a barangay chairman, or any barangay kagawad if he, the chairman, is absent, could meddle in a purely domestic quarrel involving a husband and his wife if the wife is being subjected by the husband to violent acts or behavior? This is provided for under several provisions of Republic Act 9262, notably its Sections 14 and 30.

When confronted with a situation where the man is committing violence against his wife, or his livein partner, or common-law wife, or with whom he is maintaining an amorous relationship, the barangay captain can enter the place where the violence is being committed, take away the wife, or even arrest the violent man, even without a warrant.

Responding to aid a woman under the foregoing situation is actually treated by law as a duty on the part of the barangay captain, or

of any of his kagawads if he is absent from the barangay.

In fact, if the chairman or his kagawads fail to help a woman who is suffering violence from her husband or lover, they could be liable criminally, civilly, and administratively.

-ooo A N D K N K HA S 1 0 PROOFS FROM THE BIBLE: May I take this opportunity to share with our readers here what we at the Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo (AND KNK, or Children of God Blood Kin of the Christ) Church consider as ten proofs from the Bible which attest that AND KNK is the Church that Jesus put up in the Philippines to fulfill His end-time work.

These are: first, proof ab out the name of the Church; second, proof that the Church is the Church Jesus put up according to Matthew 16; third, proof about the leader of the Church; fourth, proof about the symbol or logo by which the Church can be identified; fifth, proof about the manner by which the praise and worship of the Church is patterned after the manner by which early believers conducted their own praise and worship.

The sixth proof is about how Church members pray in humility and in calling on the

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Atty. Batas Mauricio Name of God at the start and end of each prayer; seventh is about Church members’ having been chosen and being sent to fulfill God’s work; eight is about the duty of members to be witnesses for Jesus; ninth is about their raising of hands when greeting or bidding goodbye; and tenth is about members being baptized into the work of God. Explanations next time, God willing!

-ooo PLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible study and prayer session online could now be heard, 24 HOURS a day, in the Philippines and the world at www.facebook.com/ angtangingdaan or www. facebook.com/ANDKNK (and look for “Ang Tanging Daan” broadcasts). Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

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P1-B allotted for Smart Wi-Fi rollout S M A R T COMMUNICATIONS, Inc. is allocating nearly P1 billion this year to expand its Smart Wi-Fi service in key transport hubs, government offices, and business establishments across the country.

In a st ate me nt , t h e wireless unit of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) said Smart Wi-Fi public hotspots are currently being upgraded in the four terminals of smart/PAGE 7

SMC planning another fund-raising for unit DIVERSIFIED San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is planning another fund-raising for a subsidiary to refinance dollardenominated debts and, in turn, prevent possible losses arising from foreign exchange movements.

SMC will return to the fixed-income market for another subsidiary, its Deputy Chief Financial Officer Joseph N. Pineda told reporters after the ceremonial listing of bonds issued by SMC Global

Power Holdings Corp. for P15 billion in Makati City on Monday.

“There is [another one] but it’s all for refinancing and part of liability management,” Mr. Pineda replied when asked if the country’s most diversified conglomerate plans to raise more funds from the capital markets within the year.

The SMC subsidiar y, which Mr. Pineda declined smc/PAGE 9

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CorporateWorld Car sales increase 27% in first half of 2016 S A L E S o f au t o m o t i v e manufacturers in the country have increased by 27.4 percent to 167,481 units in the first six months of 2016 compared to the industry sales of 131,465 units in the same period in 2015.

Joint report of Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and Trucks Manufacturers Association (TMA) on Tuesday noted that the improvement in sales in the first half of the year was supported by strong growth in commercial vehicle at 33.3 percent while passenger cars also recorded a double-digit growth of 18.5 percent.

Commercial vehicles sales for 1H 2016 went up to 104,921 units from 78, 687 unit sales in the same period last year.

This segment was led by light commercial vehicle with 69,414 units sold in 1H 2016, an increment of 34.4 percent from 51,659 units a year ago.

This is followed by Asian utility vehicles with sales of 29,956 units this year, up by 29 percent from 23,223 units sold in 2015.

On trucks segments, light trucks sales boosted by 44.1 percent to 3,272 units in 1H 2016 from 2,271 units in the same period in 2015; trucks and buses category IV increased by 26.9 percent to 1,321 units; and trucks and buses category V surged by 94.3 percent to 958 units.

Sales of passenger cars increased to 62,560 units from 52,778 units a year ago.

“There has been a sustained growth since the start of the

year,” CAMPI President Atty.

Rommel Gutierrez said.

“We remain confident in achieving our initial target for the year with continued supply of vehicles, attractive promos and affordable financing scheme, among others,” he added.

For 2016, the industry targets to sell some 350,000 units of vehicles next year; 10 percent more than the 320,000 units projected sales in 2015.

Meanwhile, for the month

of June alone, auto sales reached 32,993 units, higher by 36.4 percent than June 2015 sales of 24,185 units and 8.8 percent more than the May 2016 unit sales of 30,317.

Toyota remains as the market leader with market share of 43 percent followed

by Mitsubishi with 18 percent market share, Ford with 10 percent market share, Isuzu with 7.9 percent market share, and Honda with 6.7 percent market share. (PNA)

Standardized recipes in schools

By HAZEL MARABE RUSIANA, RN School Nurse Malaybalay City Division

ORO BEST EXPO 2016 AT CENTRIO MALL Oro Chamber, the organizer of ORO BEST EXPO 2016 represented by it’s President Jeffrey Ang with ORO BEST EXPO Chairperson and VP for Services Sector Ann Medes, signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Centrio Mall as the official event venue partner, represented by Marketing Assistant Carlitos John Fedesedario. The signing was witnessed by Oro Chamber Executive Director Chris Lagapa (standing from left) and other Oro Chamber Trustees (Left to Right), Edmundo Chaves, Cosme Pacana , Bryan Roble with Centrio Marketing Associate Danae Solijon (only lady standing). ORO BEST EXPO, the Cagayan de Oro Business Enterprises, Services and Trade Exposition on its 9th year is slated on October 7 to 9, 2016.

For inquiries please contact Oro Chamber at Tel no. (088) 8580468;(088) 8584073. Mobile no.+63917-310-2865, Email: orochamber@gmail.com orobestexpo@gmail.com or check our Oro Chamber website: www.orochamber.org

DIETARY guidelines in public schools in the Philippines are standardized. They emphasize which foods we should eat and which we should avoid. But it is important to recognize too that how we eat is equally pertinent as well.

Bad food habits such as eating in front of the TV, wolfing down at our desks and grabbing quick snacks to eat on the go are easy to fall into.

While some might consider these habits to be time saving, they actually stop us from paying proper attention to what we’re eating and can even result to overeating.

Thus dietary guidelines must factor in the social, cultural, economic and environmental implications of people’s food choices.

The following are common sense guidelines: Prepare

meals using fresh and staple foods. Use oils, fats, sugar and salt in moderation. Limit consumption of ready-to-eat food and drink products.

Eat at regular mealtimes and pay attention to our food instead of multitasking.

Find a comfortable place to eat. Avoid all-you-can-eat buffets and noisy, stressful environments. Eat with others whenever possible. Buy foods in shops and markets that offer a variety of fresh foods. Avoid those that sell mainly ready-to-eat products.

Develop, practice and enjoy our cooking skills. Decide as families to share cooking responsibilities and dedicate enough time for healthy meals. When eating out, choose restaurants that serve freshly made dishes. Avoid fastfood chains. Be critical of food industry advertising.

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Cebu Pacific Juan for Fun 2016 ultimate backpackers win unlimited travel pass T h e P h i l i p p i n e s’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific recently wrapped up another epic year of the Juan for Fun Backpacker C hal lenge, tak ing five university teams on an unforgettable adventure around the country. But for this year’s Ultimate Backpackers—Glenn Layola, Audrey Ramos, and John Ray Blance of JuanTeamPH—the exciting explorations are not over yet. The triumphant trio from Bacolod City received the challenge’s biggest prize yet: Travel-All-You-Can passes valid for one year.

For seven straight days, JuanTeamPH traveled all over Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Surigao, Butuan, and Legazpi, Albay, making them the Juan for Fun team with the most number of places visited.

“It wasn’t our original plan, but after the first stop, we thought, ‘we’re already here. Sulitin na natin ito (let’s make the most out of it),” said Glenn.

And that’s exactly what the team did. They carefully managed their budget to fit as many fun activities as p ossible, tried lo cal delicacies and even exotic dishes, making sure to get to know locals as they went along.

Among the team’s most unforgettable destinations was Surigao. “The water was so clear that you can see the corals even when you’re on the boat,” shared Audrey.

“We also visited Sohoton Cave, where we had to hold our breaths so we could get to the other side.”

TeamJuanPH also had a great time in Legazpi, Albay, and found the locals very accommodating. “We met a very friendly tricycle driver there,” John shared.

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As they traveled, the team discovered more about one another and got to know their country better.

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The Board of Directors of Philippines AirAsia Inc. t o d ay a n n ou n c e d t h at Captain Dexter Comendador has been named interim Chief Executive Officer effective July 30. He replaces Joy Cañeba who has resigned after three years of service in the company.

Captain Comendador has over 34 years of experience in the aviation industry as officer of Philippine Air Force and commercial pilot for various airlines. He joined Philippines AirAsia in 2011 as Director of Flight Operations and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2015.

P h i l ippi n e s A i r As i a Chair, MaanHontiveros said, “The Board would like to thank Joy for her significant contribution to AirAsia. It was under her dynamic leadership that we successfully integrated

and merged two airline companies in the Philippines, leading to the launching of Philippines AirAsia. We understand and fully support her decision to leave and wish her all the best in her legal career.”

Hontiveros added, “We are pleased that Captain Dexter has agreed to step into the interim CEO role and we are excited about the important change and strategic direction that we are committed to bring for our guests and travelers here and abroad. We remain focused on driving solid growth with emphasis on quality and innovation.”

P h i l ippi n e s A i r As i a was able to embark on its turnaround phase with revenue and passenger load improving year-on-year. The number of guests carried in 2015 increased significantly

which enabled the airline to boost its passenger load, from 70% in 2014 to 81%.

The airline has recently expanded its network in China with the addition of Manila - Shanghai route last June 10.

AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes said, “We would like to thank Joy for her valuable contributions over the past years. Her leadership has dr iven Phi lippines AirAsia to grow and expand from strength to strength. We are fortunate to have Captain Dexter serve as interim CEO as we continue to build our presence in the market. I am confident that together with our passionate and dedicated team, Captain Dexter will bring Philippines AirAsia to new heights.”

Joy Cañeba for her part said, “I enjoyed working with the strong team in

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the Philippines, it’s been a great honor to lead and work with them. I have no doubt that under Captain Dexter’s leadership, the team will continue to succeed. I am

Cañeba

thankful for the support of the stockholders.”

Cañeba has served the company as Legal Head, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer

in the last three years. She was appointed CEO in April 2014.She will resume her post as Partner at the Santiago, Gaspar, Caneba& Franco law firm.

Fortinet Issues Top 10 Guidelines to Address Operational TechnologyVulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure Organisations 80 percent of industrial security incidents caused by unintentional internal issues

Fortinet – the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, states that almost 80 percent of industrial security incidents in critical infrastructure organisations are caused by unintentional internal issues such as software misconfigurations from human error and malfunctioning network protocols.

Critical infrastructure industries in particular, such as utilities, transportation and natural resource producers, together with the communities and economies they serve, face not only particularly damaging outcomes from cyber security attacks, but also need to deal with significant complexity due to the scale of their operations.

Market research firm ABI Research estimates that spending on critical cyber security infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to hit US$22 billion by 2020.

“Organizations across multiple industries today face an evolving threatscape and growing pressure to rethink security strategies for longterm sustainability. A more holistic security approach is required to protect against intentional targeted attacks as well as human error from internal sources,” said Jeff Castillo, Country Manager of Fortinet Philippines. “Solving

ICS (industrial control systems) security issues requires a solution that unifies the best of current OT network security capabilities with an extensive understanding of ICS processes and protocols.”

The machines and technology used to manage and run hydropower dams, oil and gas companies and other infrastructures were never designed to be connected to remote or public networks. As these systems were isolated and physical access often restricted, information security has never been accorded the highest priority.

“But with emergence of Industry 4.0, these environments are now interconnected. Proliferation of open standard and off-the-shelf hardware and software also increases their vulnerability.

This means that industrial control systems (ICS) now have a wider footprint for attack”, explained Castillo.

As organizations cannot predict every threat, they must then focus on what they can control. Fortinet has recently issued Top 10 guidelines to help local companies assess their operational technology (OT) vulnerabilities: 1 . Id entif y criti c a l elements that need immediate protection is a crucial first step 2. Identify protocols for

permission management or access to controls - Most systems were previously isolated. Now that IT and OT are interconnected, they need to keep pace with OT security best practices. In addition, determining the appropriate privileges for authorized users is just as important as blocking unauthorized access 3. Update hardware and software operating systems regularly - Some hardware and software systems pre-date the very notion of cybersecurity.

Organizations need to ensure compatibility with standard modern defenses such as anti-virus software or threat scanning technologies 4. Perform regular and routine organization update and patch - While most operations cannot afford any down-time and cost associated with patching, deferring updates lead to wider security gaps 5. Identify unsecured, and IP-enabled telemetry devices such as sensors and pressure gauges - Data on these devices can be manipulated, which then impacts the safety and reliability of the overall system 6. Employ best practices in modern coding - Using embedded and often custombuilt software written with little attention to recommended security techniques leaves OT

systems open to attack 7. Adhere to a standard procedure for logging events - Organizations that establish a process for noting and reporting system events can often use this data to detect irregularities and implement security measures 8. Regulate component manufacturers and supply chain - Without proper monitoring and governance, equipment may be compromised before it is even installed 9. Implement Network S e g m ent ati on - Many operations have not yet partitioned their networks into functional segments (while remaining fully interconnected). Without proper segmentation, infected data and applications can overlap from one segment to another, and attackers who manage to breach perimeter defenses can easily move undetected across the network 10. Prepare an Operational Recovery Plan - In the unfortunate event of a disaster, every organization needs a documented procedure to assess damage, repair systems and machines, and restore operations. Regular security drills also help operators implement recovery quickly and efficiently when it is needed most.

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Development Analyst for Global Markets.

“Norfolk’s Sister City, Cagayan de Oro, is a dynamic vibrant region positioned to fuel new development and economic growth for the island of Mindanao,” Ms. Choi noted.”

“The City and its stakeholders are well deserving of its title as one of the most competitive cities in the Philippines. The City of Norfolk looks forward to continue building commercial ties between our two cities and explore collaborative opportunities that promote economic development within all of our communities,” she added.

Ms. Choi’s visit is the first of a series of exchanges between Cagayan de Oro and Norfolk that got off to a good start with the 1st Adult Exchange Program from CDO held May 14-28 at Norfolk City which was joined by 10 participants headed

by Ms. Eileen E. San Juan, local economic and investment promotion officer (LEIPO) and Ms. Ma. Dulce T. Potenciano, executive director of the Local School Board.

“I invited Sandra to make a side trip to Cagayan de Oro since she was scheduled to participate in the 2016 International Conference on Urban Development: Accelerating Resilience and Inclusive Growth, the Philippines’ biggest international conference on urban development scheduled for July 12-13, 2016 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Pasay City,” Ms. San Juan said.

In the course of her visit, Ms. Choi visited the MacArthur Marker at Bgy. Macabalan where Gen. Douglas MacArthur landed in March 13, 1942 after escaping the invading Japanese Imperial Army at Corregidor by PT boat, and subsequently flying to Australia in two B-17 bombers with his family and general staff, ultimately arriving in Melbourne by train on 21 March. His famous speech, in which he said, “I came through and I shall return”, was first made on Terowie railway station in South Australia, on 20 March 1942.

MacArthur and his wife Jean are interred at the MacArthur

Memorial in Norfolk, and is the historical link between the two cities which led to its sisterhood agreement signed by then Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula in 2008.

The famous Norfolk mermaid, a gift from the City of Norfolk to Cagayan de Oro, is also situated in the same site as the MacArthur Marker.

Besides the Cagayan de Oro Port and the Mindanao Container Port at the Phividec Industrial Estate in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Ms. Choi also met with business leaders of the Oro Chamber led by Pres. Jeffrey Ang and Efren Uy, Region 10 Governor of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI); Alwin Lim, managing director, Alwana Wood Products, Inc. and Mr. Albino Limketkai, executive vice president, Limketkai Sons Inc. She was also hosted for lunch

by Mayor Oscar S. Moreno, city hall department heads Beda Elot, city accountant; Percy Salazar, city budget officer, Councilor Jay Roa Pascual and Ms. San Juan. She also met later with Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya, chairman of the city council committee on economic affairs, in a luncheon hosted for her by Limketkai Sons Inc. But it was not all business for Ms. Choi during her recent visit. She was hosted by City Historical and Cultural Commission Chair Erlinda M. Burton at the Xavier University Museo de Oro and was treated to dinner at the residence of former Mayor Jaraula in Bgy. Indahag where she was gifted copies of the Mayor’s published books which she intends to submit to the Slover Library and the Filipino-American Center in Old Dominion University (ODU) headed by Dr. Araceli Suzara, director.

A self-confessed history buff, Mayor Jaraula is also a member of the core group for the proposed MacArthur Museum in Cagayan de Oro which is proposed to start as a study center in the Liceo de Cagayan University Library in a space provided by Rudolf P. Golez, LDCU College of Music Dean.

For her farewell dinner (despedida), Ms. Choi was hosted by Ms. San Juan and five delegates of the 1st Adult

Exchange Program at VIP Hotel, whom she met earlier at Norfolk.

With the first exchange of visitors between the two cities, hopes are high further exchange visits and projects between the two sister cities are forthcoming.

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principles and philosophy of sustainable agriculture development. It focused on inclusive development, emphasizing the crucial roles of value chain and communication to achieve equitable opportunities for the rural poor.

On the other hand, AR-NRG introduced the students to the importance of asset reforms to sustainably govern and manage natural resources for rural development. It included topics on ecosystems-based approach management, land tenure and property rights, historical perspective of asset reform, peasant typology, and global land competition.

Select Xavier faculty members and its partner pool of experts handled the said subjects and other learning activities.

During their immersion, the students were divided into two — coastal and upland groups.

The coastal group visited the Tubajon Aquamarine Park in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental where they learned about mangrove conservation in the discussion of Barangay Tubajon chairman Terry Daroy.

They also trooped to the XU Marine Research Station in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental where they were given a site tour by Gertrude Garcia, director of Xavier’s McKeough Marine Center, followed by a farm visit at the Menzi Orchard Farm in Damilag, Bukidnon in order to grasp the idea behind the ridge-to-reef approach.

The upland group went to the indigenous people (lumad) community in Miarayon, Talakag, Bukidnon. They visited agricultural farms and the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) project site, as well as the tribal hall of the MiarayonLapok-Lirongan-Tinaytayan Talaandig Tribal Association (MILALITTTRA). Lumad leader Datu Dungkuan “Rio” Besto and

barangay captain Robert Sinulat shared the challenges and opportunities in the highlands with the grad students.

Datu Rio also discussed the land resources of the areas covered in their ancestral domain.

The students ended the immersion activity with a learning exchange together with the representatives from the local community and volunteers from the Philippine Red Cross Misamis Oriental-Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon chapters.

XU-Searsolin is looking forward to hosting more batches of the MPM-RD students to showcase ongoing development initiatives, challenges, resources, and potential of rural areas in Mindanao. (XU Comm)

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the Mall of Asia. I used to do this preparation in my previous solo shows at art galleries, but this time it is different: some of my designs will become high-end semi-commercialized products. I must combine the astuteness of a businessman and the playfulness of an artist with God’s guidance.

Having enough capital is not always a guarantee for success in my start-up business. I need the whys and the hows and between the two, the former is foremost in importance. Why choose entrepreneurship?

Because I love freedom and independence and hate time constraint.Because I love financial security and hate being dependent.Because I love to create and hate to parrot other people’s scripts.

Because I served too long with discrimination and must start building my own.

Even as a businessman, I still choose to partner with Holy Name University (HNU) as its adjunct Professor 1. This way, I can share my expertise and avoid the paralysis of practice without continually reflecting on theories. Theories still inform practice and I need both.

I am glad that my new partnership with HNU is exciting.

As an adjunct faculty, I am a recipient of a research grant with monetary incentive plus a six-unit deloading with pay

in teaching.

I may not know with certainty the outcome of my sweat and tears as a start-up entrepreneur, but I still believe in faith. I still know who holds the ideas and opportunities.

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to specify, considers tapping the fixed-income market for “more or less” the P15 billion raised by SMC Global for the purpose of settling its dollardenominated debts.

The power generation arm of SMC issued P6.15-billion worth of bonds at 4.3458% due 2021, P4.09 billion at 4.7575% due 2023 and P4.76 billion at 5.1792% due 2026.

The offering marks the maiden issuance and listing of SMC Global on the Philippine Dealing & Exchange. The issued debt notes received the highest score of “PRS Aaa” from Philippine Rating Services Corp.

Other SMC subsidiaries -San Miguel Brewery and South

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Luzon Tollway -- have also tapped the fixed-income market.

The conglomerate accounts for P60 billion or 10% of the overall outstanding listed corporate bonds on the bourse.

“It’s part of our liability management, changing the dollar [denominated debts] to peso. We have a hedging strategy and that’s part of it, changing the currency from dollar to peso,” Mr. Pineda noted.

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF Tubod, Lanao del Norte NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF No. 203-07-2016 Upon the Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135/1508, as amended, filed by the PLANTERS DEVELOPMENT BANK (now China Bank Savings, INC.,) Lanao del Norte against SPS. LUCAS YU and LIZA LEE YU, Baroy Marine Product Baroy Lanao del Norte to satisfy the indebtedness which as of January 15, 2016 amounting to TWELVE MILLION ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT AND 99/100 (Php 12,154,988.99) excluding penalties, changes, attorney’s fee and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at Public Auction on 26th day of August 2016 at 10:00 AM or soon thereafter at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 07, Provincial Capitol of Lanao del Norte, Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all its improvements, to wit: TRANSFER TO CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-14192 Lot B (LRC) Psd-93786

TAGLIMAO ES PARTICIPATES BRIGADA ESKWELA 2016

By Kathleen Quette D. Eduave, Teacher 1

Last May 30 to June 4, 2016 Taglimao Elementary School participated in the week-long activity that is yearly mandated by the Department of Education (DepEd) to all public schools from ¬-Elementary until High School on the way to jump start the year right. All school administrators, teachers, parents, pupils and stakeholders were convivially invited to join the back-to-back clean-up drive. This endeavor is in line and stated in the DepEd Order No. 35, S. 2016 along with the Adopt-a-School Program.

This year’s theme is “Tayo Para sa Paaralang Ligtas, Maayos at Handa Mula sa Kindergarten Hanggang Senior High School”, is well specified and has reached the pinnacle of its sole purpose towards beautification and making sure that every school is a childfriendly and homey environment.

Taglimao Elementary School is situated in the hinterland barangays of Southwest 1 District Cagayan de Oro City, about 25 kilometers away from the city proper. The school is

A parcel of land 9 Lot B of the subdivision plan (LCR) Psd-93786, being a portion of land described on plan H-S2514, LCR Record No. H. Patent), situated in the Barrio of Crossing Gamay, Municipality of Baroy, Baroy, Province of Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the N.E., points 4 to 5 by the property of Juliana Estudillo, points 5 to 6 by the property of Pascual Martin; on SE., points 6 to 7 by Lot C, points 7 to 1 by Lot E, on the SW., points 1 to 2 by Lot A, all of the subdivision plan; and on the NW., points 2 to 3 by the property of Cirilo Vergeire (E-167627); points 3 to 4 by the property of Inocencio Bacaling (H-5-0-1435). Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan, being S. 3 deg. 56’E., 1949.80 m. from B.L.L.M. No. 1 Municipality of Baroy; thence together with all the improvements found thereon.

“All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date.

In the event that the Public Auction cannot take place on the said date, it shall be held on September 5, 2016, without further notice.

very grateful and blessed to have partners and stakeholders who assisted and gave their outmost service for the Filipino children.

The administrators and teachers are looking forward for another

program that will be directed by the Department and hand in hand they will go and cross borders for the betterment of the school and pupils. Soli Deo gloria!

Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, this July 8, 2016.

For the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff (Sgd.) CONRADO V. HINGCO, JR. Sheriff BWM: July 13, 20 & 27, 2016

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inauguration of its import facility in Cagayan de Oro this month.

As gathered, 32 peddlers have been reported in Naawan, Marawi; 220 in the SaranganiSouth Cotabato-Sultan Kudarat (Soccskargen) corridor; 156 in Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon areas; 51 in East Zamboanga City; and 45 in the outskirts of Davao City, with most of the supply allegedly coming from Pantukan in Compostela Valley.

These illegal traders were allegedly “selling gasoline products by P6 to P12 per liter cheaper compared to prevailing pump prices.”

For Mindanao alone, it has been emphasized that the impact of such illegal activity, in terms of volume, would be “100 to 200 liters per day” – and the most affected segments are the public utility vehicles (PUVs) such as tricycles and multicabs.

The DOE has acknowledged that gasoline products peddling emerged to be an increasing threat to the deregulated industry.

It will be adversarial on the part of the consumers who would be patronizing “unsafe products”; and on the part of the government, it is also being deprived of much needed revenues.

As emphasized, these peddlers “have been selling 1.0 liter fuel in plastic or glass container which is a fire hazard to the community” because it veers away from proper protocol or mitigation of product handling.

Mindanao market is not alone though in this dilemma, with the DOE admitting that peddling or fly-by-night marketers of fuel products are also rampant in various parts of the country.

Vice Chairman Andrew T. Gotianun, Jr. said.

Located in the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, the power plant is a multi-billion peso investment that uses the latest in clean coal technology: the circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler technology. Considered as the cleanest process to burning coal, the technology is also known for having higher steam generator efficiency thus lowering carbon emissions.

FDC Misamis is a subsidiary of FDC Utilities, Inc. (FDCUI) and a member of the Gotianunled Filinvest Development Corporation.

“Commercial operations is expected after the completion of reliability tests in the coming weeks,” states Juan Eugenio L. Roxas, FDC Misamis Head. “We know how critical the project is to help bring much needed power to the Mindanao grid. We deeply appreciate the commitment and dedication of our FDC Team, as well as our contractors, to meet our assurance to deliver power to our customers at the soonest time possible.”

Contractual commitments have been secured for more than 80% of the project’s net capacity with various distribution utilities and large industrial customers in Mindanao. “This will help ensure the supply of reliable and competitively-priced power for the province and the rest of the region,” Roxas adds.

According to Mario R. Pangilinan, FDCUI President and Chief Operating Officer, the power plant is also expected to help secure investment potentials in the Mindanao area.

“Mindanao needs to grow like the rest of the country like Luzon and Visayas. And one of the things needed for the growth is

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 41 Cagayan de Oro City IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION SPEC. PROC. NO. SP-ORD-2016-058 FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATES OF THE SPOUSES MARLENE FOR: OBUGA MACAYLE AND MARINO TUBO BONGAS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF Settlement of Estate & Appointment GUARDIAN FOR JOHN MARK BONGAS of Guardian AND PRINCESS GRACE M. BONGAS, MARY CRISTYL M. BONGAS,

Petitioner, -

versus –

THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND THE PAG-IBIG FUND, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY BRANCH,

Respondents.

x-------------------------------------------/ ORDER Let this case be heard on July 28, 2016 at 8:30 in the morning, at this court sitting at the Supreme Court Building, Capitol Compound, Antonio Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City. The Civil Registrar concerned and the PAG-IBIG FUND, Cagayan de Oro City Branch and any person having or claiming any interest in this petition may, within fifteen (days) from notice of the petition, file his or her opposition thereto.

At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Cagayan de Oro and in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

SO ORDERED. Cagayan de Oro City, June 7, 2016.

BWM: July 6, 13 & 20, 2016

(Sgd.) JEOFFRE W. ACEBIDO Presiding Judge

attraction of investors through more power facilities.”

Pangilinan affirms that this is in line with the direction of the newly appointed Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary.

Prior to his appointment, DOE Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said in an earlier statement, “I will strive to do my best to help the Duterte administration achieve electrification of the entire country, ensure reliable, steady and affordable power supply and work towards greater energy self-sufficiency as part of its agenda of sustained economic growth, social progress and political stability in the next six years.”

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time of the police operation.

The National Coalition of Filipino Consumers (NCFC) has said in a statement that the raid on an illegal LPG refilling in barangay San Miguel, Maramag, Bukidnon last June 10, 2016 and the filing of cases against the operators sends a strong signal that this dangerous practice needs to be stopped.

Raided was the G and L Gas Drive Thru owned by Ronnel Gernal and Ramil Lintuan.

Gernal eluded arrest in the raid.

The NCFC called on industry players to impose stricter implementation of fire safety standards in the LPG industry. “Without a supply from legitimate LPG players in the country, there is no way this dangerous and illegal refilling of LPG cylinders

and butane canisters could flourish,” said Jayson Luna, NCFC convenor. It called on industry players to check on their “peers in the trade” and the DOE to crack its whip on both the illegal LPG refillers a n d t h e i r s u p p l i e r o f t he cooking gas.

“Petronas is morally and legally bound to place public safety over profit, and to respect the rule of law. We strongly enjoin the Liquified Petroleum Gas Industry Association (LPGIA) to crack its whip on erring members,” the NCFC added, as it lamented that the LPGIA has been recognized by the DOE as an industry watchdog.

“We made immediate action on the complaint raised after we found out that the compound was used as an illegal LPG refilling station. It was unsafe and located within the residential area,” said Senior Insp. Erwin Naelga.

Police arrested Zanny Escabosa Torculas of Purok 3, Barangay San Miguel, Maramag, Bukidnon for illegally refilling LPG cylinder in violation of Republic Act 8293 or Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition under Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines under section 155 and 168 in relation to 170 of RA 8293, Batas Bilang 33 and RA 623.

Also found in the raid conducted on the strength of a search and seizure warrant issued byJudge Isobel Barroso of Regional Trial

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 37 Cagayan de Oro City IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION FC SP. PROC. CASE NO. 2016-021 OF MINOR LOURYN MAE CAGO WITH APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO DANIELA MARGARET MADROÑO RANALAN, SPOUSES DANNY R. RANALAN and MARGIE N. MADROÑO-RANALAN,

Petitioners.

x-----------------------------------------------x ORDER A verified Petition For Adoption has been filed by the above-named petitioners alleging among others, that petitioners are married and desire to adopt the child of Dolour N. Cago, who has given her consent; that petitioners had two sons who both perished during the onset of Typhoon Sendong; and the petitioners have all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications to adopt the child.

Petitioners pray that judgement be rendered declaring the minor to be free from all legal obligation of obedience, and maintenance with respect to her biological mother and be to all legal intents and purposes, the child of petitioners.

Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, notice is hereby given that the same shall be heard on December 14, 2016 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Any interested person may file a written opposition or appear at the said hearing to oppose the said petition.

Let this Order be published in an accredited newspaper of general circulation in the City of Cagayan de Oro and the Province of Misamis Oriental once a week for three consecutive weeks at the expense of herein petitioners, the date of the last publication should be at least four months before the date set for hearing of the petition and not within 30 days from the date of an election.

The Court Social Worker assigned to this Court is hereby ordered to conduct child and home study and counseling to the biological mother and make reports thereon to be submitted before the scheduled date of hearing.

Also, the expense of petitioners, let copies of this Order together with the petition be furnished to the RTC Social Worker assigned to this Branch, the City Prosecutor’s Office, the biological parents of the minor sought to be adopted and the Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City.

SO ORDERED. Done this 1st day of July, 2016, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

BWM: July 6, 13 & 20, 2016

(Sgd.) Jose L. Escobido Presiding Judge

Court 10 in Malaybalay City were empty LPG cylinders of Gasul, Solane, Pryce Gases and Happy Gaz and hundreds of empty butane canisters.

Naelga said Torculas and Gernal have been charged for possessing, keeping, concealing upon his person and control in his residence, premises, warehouse the LPG tanks. Gernal, one the alleged financier eluded police arrest during the raid.

Naelga said initial investigation reveals that the refilling station operates without necessary permits l i k e ba r ang ay c l ear anc e; Fire Safety Inspection Certificate from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP); Business Permit from the local government unit; Environmental Clearance Certificate from Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR); and Permit to Operate pressure vessel from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

The NCFC said that the illegal refilling of LPG tanks pose public hazard as there is no way for government regulators to monitor and enforce safety standards.

Butane canisters refilled with LPG used in cooking have been blamed for major residential fires throughout the country, resulting in

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thousands left homeless, and lives and limbs put into direct risk.

Fire safety concerns on the bulk handling of LPG have taken the limelight af t e r a n LPG t e r m i na l i n Calaca,Batangas caught fire in February this year. This resulted in the evacuation of over a thousand residents and the declaration of the town under a state of calamity.

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 18 Cagayan de Oro City HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND EJF FILE NO. 2016-269 or PAG-IBIG FUND,

Mortgagee, -versus- FOR: EXTRA-JUDICIAL

FORECLOSURE OF REAL LYRA JOY T. TAN married to ESTATE MORTGAGE SATURNINO L. TAN,

Mortgagors. x-----------------------------------------------/ Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAG-IBIG FUND, Mortgagee, with branch office at PAG-IBIG fund Bldg., J.R. Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City, against LYRA JOY T. TAN married to SATURNINO L. TAN, Mortgagors, with postal address at Lot 16, Blk 8, Bellevue, Upper Balulang, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of June 6, 2016, amounted to ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY NINE PESOS and 48/100 (Php1,386,429.48) Philippine Currency, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on August 5, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 18, Hall of Justice (City Tourism Hall), Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the following property described below including all existing improvements found thereon, to wit: TCT No. 137-2015000330 Lot : Portion of Lot : As surveyed for :

Land Use : Location : Area :

Lot 16 Block 8, PSD-10-058579 Lot 1, PCS-10-004054 Biema Cruz Along, Wilma Cruz Paras, Rosario Cruz Guest, Emma Grace Cruz Ang and Ma. Luz Cruz Gallego (Bellevue) Residential Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City 95 square meters, more or less

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

In the event auction sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the title herein above described and encumbrance thereon, if any there be.

Cagayan de Oro City, July 4, 2016.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF

(Sgd.) NIZA P. TACANDONG

Sheriff IV BWM: July 13, 20 & 27, 2016

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ROTARY CAGAYAN DE ORO 2016-17 OFFICERS

Inducting Officer: District Governor Mariam Ruth “Jing” Dela Calzada Pryce Plaza Hotel, July 03, 2016

2016-17 Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro Board of Directors

Outgoing President Cris Parojinog receives the Outstanding Leadership Award from Incoming President Dufel Lagrosas.

2016-17 Incoming President Dufel Lagrosas receives the Presidential gavel from Outgo- District Governor Mariam Ruth Dela Calzada inducts the 2016-2017 Officers of the Rotary ing President Cris Parojinog.

Club of Cagayan de Oro and the Anns of the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro.

Board of Directors President –

Vice President – Secretary – Treasurer –

Directors:

Ariel Ceniza

JP Gaston

Tito Noel Mora

Immediate Past President –

2017-18 President-Elect –

Dufel Lagrosas Danilo Empedrad Al Michael Mendoza Julius Dulfo Dante Sudaria Nasali Silava

Cris Parojinog Tonyboy Fernandez