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Briefly Feeding program MORE than 110,000 malnourished children in Northern Mindanao have been rehabilitated after 120 days of undergoing the feeding program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) here. Grace Ceniza, the DSWD Nurtrionist in the region, said on Wednesday that of the 123,991 children who underwent the supplementary feeding program, only 4,346 children remained malnourished. She said that malnourished children who were admitted for the 120 days supplemental feeding program came from various provinces in Northern Mindanao with the province of Bukidnon topping the list with 39,145 malnourished children during the 2013-2014 cycle of feeding. Ceniza said that the island province of Camiguin has registered a total of 2,510 malnourished children, making it the lowest in Northern Mindanao.

Import license THE Department of Finance (DOF) has extended the accreditation period for Philippine importers and customs brokers by another month to July 31 from June 30. Department Order 046-2014 dated June 26, 2014 and signed by Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said the extension was granted to give all concerned additional time to comply with all documentary requirements. The order took effect immediately. Under DO 046-2014, “Failure to file the proper application with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) by the date stated in the immediately preceding paragraph (July 31), and in the manner prescribed by the pertinent rules, shall result in the automatic cancellation of the existing accreditation, if any, effective 1 August 2014 or the date of expiration as indicated in the original BOC accreditation, whichever is earlier.”

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Gov’t urged to import cattle direct to M’nao

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ALAYBALAY City – Ship directly to Mindanao, not via Luzon, if you want to import cattle for Mindanao farmers, the Bukidnon Kaamulan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.(BKCCII) asked the Department of Agriculture following reports the National Dairy Authority plans to import 2,000 heads from New Zealand. import/PAGE 11

Submarine cables to link VisMin power lines: NGCP By MICHAEL L. UY, Contributor

DAVAO del Norte – The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Wednesday said an ongoing feasibility study on interconnecting the power lines of Visayas and Mindanao via underwater cable system is nearing completion.

Engr. Roudylynn Cureg of NGCP said that studies have been conducted to connect the transmission lines of Vis ayas and Mind anao through submarine cables in eastern and western routes. Atty. Cynthia Alabanza, ngcp/PAGE 11

Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno (2nd from left) graces the Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-Development Corporation (ITPI) stakeholders’ night and hails the Italian-Filipino developer for making a mark in the city’s urban landscape. With him are Italpinas Chairman Dr. Jose P. Leviste (left) and Chief executive officer, Arch. Romolo V. Nati (extreme right).

Primavera Residences commends CdO, stakeholders on awards win ITALPINAS Euroasian Design and EcoDevelopment Corporation (ITPI), an Italian-Filipino company that designs

and develops sustainable properties all over the c ou nt r y, has re c e nt ly celebrated its win at the 2014-2015 Asia Pacific

Property Awards in Kuala Lumpur by holding a celebratory dinner at the function hall of Primavera primavera/PAGE 11

Davao City develops new ecozone By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO, Correspondent

INTERCONNECTION. Power grid is illuminated by a fiery morning sky at the Marilog District in Davao City. The National Grid Corporation of the Phils. (NGCP) has said an underwater cable system will connect Mindanao grid to Visayas region. mindanews photo by ruby thursday more

DAVAO City -- The city government plans to invite interested companies to locate in a soon-to-be established industrial economic zone. Ivan C. Cortez, head of the Davao City Investment Promotion Center, said the planned industrial estate, which would be under private investor HLC Construction and Development Corp. (HLC), would be located in the northern part of the city. HLC, said Mr. Cortez, is only waiting for the city government to publish the newly approved Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which would identify

the site it is planning to develop as industrial area. Henry L. Chua, HLC president, did not comment when contacted by BusinessWeek Mindanao. Mr. Cortez also declined to provide further details, specifically land area and cost of development, noting that it is Mr. Chua who has all the information on the project. “Our of f ice and the Board of Investments will help look for more locators to ensure that the HLC will have locators,” he told BusinessWeek Mindanao, adding that targets are companies that are looking

at expanding. T he of f i c e h a s a l s o provided the company with the list of requirements so it can obtain a certification from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority as Mr. Cortez noted it that would be an industrial estate for light industrial projects. The good thing about this kind of project, said Mr. Cortez, is that there are not many restrictions in relation to the industrial estate that would be set up, as long as it complies with the basic requirements. “What must be complied with by the developer is that the project is within the scope of the zoning classification,” he said.

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Medina town, getaway for nature, food, culture By JASPER MARIE OBLINA-RUCAT, Contributor

ASIDE from its popular pr ist ine, smo ot h s and, clear water beaches, Medina town in Misamis Oriental is endowed too with a refreshing cold spring, perfect for the hot weather and a trademark

Buko Pie, that is slowly but surely getting the attention of foodies everywhere. During its 66th Araw ng Me d i n a on Ju ly 1 , 2014, Mayor Ken Niño T. Uyguangco emphasized that

the Duka Bay Resort, is not the only place to get a dip in the town. He introduced the Alibuag Cold Spring, only 3km going up from the municipal hall. He said, what is special about this spring is that the source of its water is actually from its bed, from the bottom. There is no flowing water from the side. It looks like stagnant but actually there is a current underneath that provides and is the source of water to the area.

Even the ground of the pool is not cemented because the water comes from there. Also, huge trees surround the place. People can bring food and eat with family on the cottages which is maintained well by the local government unit (LGU). Uyguangco said that this tourism site is one of his priorities that the provincial government is also supporting. According to him, Governor Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” B. Emano

has set aside P5 million for its improvements. Meanwhile, he is also lobbying additional funding from Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) to put up more cottages and creation of a function hall to cater to various functions and seminars in the town. Buko Pie of MisOr The Agrarian Reform Community (ARC) Mananum Bag-o Multipurpose Cooperative, a

farmer’s cooperative based in barangay Mananum Bag-o in Medina, Misamis Oriental started this Buko Pie venture in 2008 with the abundance of coconut raw material in the area. The te chnolog y was introduced by the Kinoguitan National Agricultural High School (KNAS) under the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority medina/PAGE 10

OWWA-10 accepts scholarship applications until July 31 By APIPA P. BAGUMBARAN, Contributor

T H E O ve rs e a s Woke rs Welfare Administration (OWWA) Regional Office 10 is now accepting applications for the Education Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) and Congressional

Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP) for school year 2015-2016. OWWA-10 announced that prospective applicants have until July 31, 2014 to submit the documentary requirements to their office at

2F Trinidad Bldg. CorralesYacapin Sts., Cagayan de Oro City. The EDSP is a scholarship p r o g r a m i nt e n d e d f o r Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) dependents who intend to enrol in a baccalaureate course. The OFW, however, should have

a valid and active OWWA membership. CMWSP, on the other hand, is intended for a child of a former OFW who intends to pursue a baccalaureate c ou rs e i n S c i e nc e and Technology, Engineering or any applied Sciences. scholarship/PAGE 10

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Villar Group to establish more convenience store by yearend Eyeing a one-stop shops for home furnishings in CDO

FORMER senate president Manuel B. Villar is taking a page from the Jollibee group as he braves stiff competition in the convenience store business. During a time when local retailers are tapping foreign partners for their convenience store ventures, Villar is striving to make his All Day a “true Filipino convenience store.” Formerly named Finds, All Day has a network of 75 convenience stores in the Philippines. It targets to increase its store count to 100 by yearend. All Day is part of All Value Holdings Corp, which Villar chairs. “I am up against Japanese retailers. Circle K of US is entering the Philippine market and Alfamart, along with SM, will also find its

way here. It seems like I am the only Filipino so how do I feel? I feel like I’m Jollibee competing with KFC and Burger King,” Villar said during last Saturday’s launch of All Home in Taguig. The convenience store business has become the new battleground for the biggest names in the retail sector. Lucio Co’s Puregold Price Club Inc has tapped Lawson and Ayala Land Inc has brought in FamilyMart to challenge the market dominance of the Paternos’ 7Eleven and the Gokongwei’s MiniStop. “Hindi naman sa lahat ng pagkakataon puro Japanese. Siyempre naghahanap ka rin ng Pinoy. We will try to create ‘yung talagang hinahanap ng Pinoy,” Villar said. “Sila franchise, they have

“On the use of the funds from new shares, we will use this to pay off our local short-term debt related to the DMFI acquisition,” Alejandro said. The Philippine f irm completed the acquisition of Del Monte Foods Inc (DMFI) for $1.68 billion in February, giving it a presence in the world’s biggest market. “The SEC registration is in connection with the intention of the company to undertake an offer of the new shares in the Philippines,” Del Monte Pacific said. The new shares will be listed on the Main Board of the PSE. Last year, Del Monte

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to follow what the parent is doing... I don’t have to follow anybody. We will follow the market and we will not be constrained by what the Japanese are doing,” he said. Apart from the convenience stores, Villar is also expanding his chain

of one-stop shops for home furnishings and department stores. After opening the Taguig outlet over the weekend, the Villar group is unveiling 3 new All Home branches in Sta. Rosa, Laguna; Molino villar/PAGE 10

Del Monte Pacific selling shares to pay off debt Total launches DEL MONTE Pacific is second half of the year, the Pacific joined the bourse new premium selling more shares to pay off company’s chief operating through listing by way debt used in the acquisition officer Luis F. Alejandro of introduction, a listing gasoline method that allows a firm’s of the company that owns the told InterAksyon.com. Del Monte brand rights in the United States and South America. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Del Monte Pacific Ltd said it filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the sale of 5.50 million new shares at a maximum price of P22.84 per share. This would allow the company to raise P125.62 million. The local food conglomerate’s shares closed at P20.65 each on Monday. Del Monte Pacific is still finalizing the timetable for the share issuance, but it will likely take place in the

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existing stockholders to trade their holdings on the exchange without raising new capital. Companies that join the bourse through this listing method are required to stage a public offering 12 months after, according to PSE rules. “We will definitely comply with the PSE rules for future sale of new shares. We do not foresee any problem,” Alejandro said. Del Monte’s shares are also listed on the Singapore Exchange. Dual listings boost liquidity of the shares and give investors the flexibility to choose where they can trade their shares.

THE LOCAL unit of Total S.A. launched on Sunday a new premium gasoline offering, known as “Excellium,” which it claimed offers superior eng ine prote c t ion, low emissions and fuel economy. “ To t a l c a r e s a b o u t resp onding to the fuel requirements of the market and it is just fitting that our research progresses towards developing environmentallysound products that are also economical especially in a market like the Philippines where customers also factor in fuel features such as helping the environment, economy and engine protection in gasoline/PAGE 10

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The cute and talented 15 official candidates of the "Little Miss Kagay-an 2014’ show their stuff on singing and dancing in a public appearance at City Hall before City Mayor Oscar Moreno and city employees on June 23, 2014. They are: Kim Katryl Labor, Angelique Goyeneche, Oboro Lagunero, Yrecca Rose Tangara, Yesha Ezra See, Dianne Nicole Sergi, Zykah Mareylle Onyot, Therese Almasan, Denise Virtudazo, Victoria Sandoval, Matilde Louisse Almaquer, Gwyneth Shiloh Sangalang, Anna Aaliyah Escol, Charlie Ann Fleming, ug Abby Tahtiana Caturas. The kiddie beauty and talent search is organized and supported by Little Ms. Kagay-an, Inc, ABS-CBN, City Government of Cagayan de Oro, JCI Macajalar 24K Inc. Lourdesian 1993, WOT Production, Antz Production and Limketkai Center. Coronation night is set on August 9, 2014 at the Limketkai Atrium. (City Information Office)

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Rural banks faces ‘greater’ challenges THE COUNTRY’s rural banks are in a “struggle” to maintain their relevance, an industry leader said Tuesday, noting that management and regulatory compliance issues continue to hound the sector now bracing for stiffer competition. “Rural banks continue to operate in a challenging environment. We continue to suffer from poor reputation brought about by a large number of rural banks being closed,” newly inducted Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) President Jose Misael B. Moraleda said in his inaugural speech Tuesday night. “The efforts and costs in order to survive, compete, and meet the demands of the market -- including the regulatory requirements -are greater than before,” Mr. Moraleda said. “More and more of us find it difficult to compete with the superior products and efficiency being offered by bigger banks,” he admitted. “Today, as the country goes through a positive economic transition, we find ourselves in a constant s t r u g g l e t o prov e ou r relevance in the societies we serve.” At the sidelines of the event, Mr. Moraleda said in an interview that challenges facing rural banks include obstacles to management professionalization. “There are rural banks that are professionally run already, but some are still in

the process,” Mr. Moraleda said. “Right now, there are some practices that BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) is promoting. Let’s say the oversight of the board: the board has to be active, management has to be guided with a lot of policies and guidelines,” the industry leader noted. “Some rural banks, as they transition, are not yet used to it,” Mr. Moraleda said. “But right now, because these are regulator y requirements, we are actually forced to adapt to the new and prudent ways in running the banks, so it is really a challenge. It’s either we address this or we face some of the penalties.” Bangko S entral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. gave the same picture. “Rural banks face increasingly stiffer competition. This is coming from both smaller and bigger players,” Mr. Tetangco said in his own speech. “More cooperatives and NGOs (nongovernment organizations) now operate in the countryside, with relatively lower cost than most rural banks… these entities may acquire portions of your market,” the central bank governor told his audience, composed of leaders in the sector. “We also see the increasing presence of larger financial inst itut ions in var ious

municipalities,” he added. “Furthermore, the passage of legislation allowing the infusion of foreign equity in rural banks is bound to be a game-changer.” In August last year, the BSP issued Circular No. 809, meant to support the goals Republic Act No. 10574 that amended the Rural Banks Act of 1992. The me asure a l lows

infusion of foreign equity in rural banks. Foreign individuals, banks or nonbank corporations can now own or control up to 60% of the voting stock of a rural bank. P r e v i o u s l y, f o r e i g n individuals and non-banks could take up only a 40% stake in universal, commercial and thrift banks, while foreign banks could acquire 60%.

BPI-managed fund bets on equities, not bonds THE BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI)-managed ALFM Mutual Funds is more bullish on equities than the fixedincome market for the rest of the year, with its two equity funds outperforming its bond funds so far this year. That outlook was based on prospects that interest rates will “probably increase by about 25 to possibly 50 basis points within the year,” according to ALFM ViceChairperson and BPI Head of Asset Management and Trust Group Maria Theresa Marcial-Javier. “If you are investing in an environment where interest rates will rise, even if [the rise] is actually small, it’s not very good for bonds,” Ms. Marcial-Javier said yesterday on the sidelines of ALFM’s annual general meeting. “At best, it will just earn steady returns,” she said. ALFM’s Peso Bond Fund,

Dollar B ond Fund, and Euro Bond Fund recorded 0.28%, 3.84%, and 2.38% year-to-date returns as of May 30, 2014, according to presentations made during the fund’s annual meeting. In contrast, the ALFM Grow t h Fu n d an d t h e Philippine Stock Index Fund -- both equity funds, with the latter tracking the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index -- posted 13.68% to 14.61% returns in the same period, respectively. Meanwhile, the ALFM Money Market Fund registered a year-to-date return of 0.38%. ALFM Funds’ total net asset value stood at almost P98 billion as of December 2013, or 47% market share of the total mutual funds industry in the country. Of this total net asset value, the ALFM Peso Bond bpi/PAGE 10

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By AWARDEE A. CANONIGO Teacher 1 Mabatao Elementary School Mabatao, Salvador, Lanao del Norte

Math compose of chapter lessons that involves theories and problem-solving that requires critical and deep thinking. Thus, to students that are not so good in figures, they surely find Math as torturing and challenging subject. Learning Math involves understanding of the uses of mathematical symbols that contain functions. Moreover, it requires understanding and analyzing of different theories and various rules in using such symbols. Fact be told, a student level of thinking is not similar to his classmates. The students in one classroom varies in thinking level. There are might situations that a student already understand the rule, while the others are still coping up. This is a challenge to Math teachers and so, they should be understanding and intelligent enough to meet this challenge through for one, introducing Math as a good subject. Math might feel like so unfriendly but once a teacher know how to introduce it as a good one, there is a possibility that students would love it.

It is not useful to speak in terms of a student being good or bad at math. The teacher should not make her students feel that she is biased in a way that she is always putting her attention to the students who are good and ignore those who could not understand. She should put in mind that each student, good or bad in her subject, needs her guidance and explanation. Teachers need to be attentive to the many facets of a student’s learning profile that may make math difficult, and design or alter instruction accordingly. In this case, a teacher should determine in herself who in her class are having difficulties, so that he could look for means in order to make Math easier for them. Like for example giving remedial classes to those who are having failing grades in Math. Teachers can help students to love Math through using different strategies in making Math lesson enjoyable and friendly to students. This subject could be challenging to many. Yet, in order for it to be such an interesting subject, teachers play a big role in making Math class an enjoying journey.

Each person has characteristics that might different compared to what other people have. True enough, that is something that makes him unique. Cheerless to say, however, that this could be, if not, a hindrance for other people to treat him in fair basis. These difference could also result to various gaps especially in learning. In schools, there are also gaps that could be observed, though rarely notice. One is cultural gap caused by cultural barriers. These barriers are brought about by cultural differences. Such that is the usual problem among different cultures, the language barrier. Language, in order to be delivered successfully, should be in the same tone, diction and pronunciation. However, people from different cultures deliver words in tone, diction and pronunciation different from each other . In result, their statements could mean different things leading to misunderstanding. In a classroom, for an instance, teachers during discussion could mention words or phrases that might not be understandable to the students causing misinterpretation and confusion among the latter. It is perhaps because there are terms she used that certainly are strange or new to the level of thinking of

the students. It is also possible that the teacher use different kind of language that is completely foreign to students. Furthermore, it could create miscommunication and unsuccessful delivery of lesson. To solve this studentteacher problem, teachers should communicate to student in ways that are culturally and linguistically responsive and appropriate. Best example is the Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) program of Department of Education. MTB-MLE is a part of K to 12 Basic Education program that is implemented to address and solve basic learning problems of the pupils during their primary stages where thinking are necessary to be developed. This policy involves implementation of local mother tongues as the language of instruction in kindergarten to grade three, helping the pupils learn to speak in Filipino and English. Engaging students to effective learning means feeding them strategies that are great contributions to their learning process. Another way also is through examining cultural assumptions and stereotypes that may hinder interconnectedness.

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Farmers bat for ‘perpetual’ coco trust fund to aid ailing industry COCONUT farmers nationwide are clamoring for a coconut trust fund that retains its “perpetual character” so that they can use it for an indefinite period to lift their ailing industry. On Tu e s d ay, representatives from the co conut farmers s ector held a unity conference in UP Diliman to discuss updates on the proposed measure to establish of a “coco trust fund”, which they will present to Malacanang. T h e p r o p o s e d l a w, “An Ac t to Spur Rura l Development in the Coconut Sector by Establishing the Coconut Farmers’ Trust Fund, providing for the Management Thereof, and for Other Purposes,” or the “Coconut Farmers’ Trust Fund Act,” aims to use the coco levy funds for the development of the ailing coconut industry. Under the proposal, the “Trust Fund” would source its initial capital amounting to P73 billion from the block shares of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund– San Miguel Corporation (CIIF-SMC). The conveyed and transferred assets from the recovered coco levy, as well as grants, donation and other legal channeling of funds will be directly injected into

the Trust Fund. The coconut farmers also said the trust fund must retain its “perpetual character”, which is the opposite of what the Department of Finance (D OF) wanted for the coco trust fund. Under DOF’s proposal, the fund can be used by the farmer beneficiaries for any programs they wish as long as they are able to use the fund until 2016, said Jose Faustino of the Coconut Industry Reform Movement. The farmers said they want to use the trust fund for the development of the coconut industry to bankroll several programs that would directly benefit small coconut farmers, increase production of coconut and coconut-based products, and enterprise development. Only the income, interest and monetary benefit of the trust fund’s principal amount would be used for programs and projects approved by the Committee of Coconut Farmers. This committee will be composed of: President of the Philippines who will ser ve as the Committee Chair; four representatives from the government -- the Secretaries of the Department of Agriculture ( DA ) , D e p a r t m e n t o f Ailing/PAGE10

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Mindanao town seals cacao deal with Kennemer Foods International DAVAO City -- A production and trading agreement aimed at integrating and scaling-up cacao production in Mindanao was sealed h e re re c e nt ly b e t we e n the local government of Marihatag in Surigao del Sur and the Kennemer Foods International (KFI). Marihatag Mayor Alan Pelenio and KFI President Simon Bakker led the signing of the agreement at the Seda Abreeza Hotel, which will initiate the massive planting of four million cacao trees in the town’s 5,000 hectare pilot site. KFI is a major supplier of US-based Mars chocolate and specializes in growing and trading high-quality agricultural crops including fermented cacao beans. “We are more than excited about our partnership with KFI and we’re optimistic that the people of Marihatag will enjoy long-term benefits from this initiative particularly that the project will be managed by our people organizations (POs),” said Pelenio. He added that the local government plans to integrate cacao with its existing coconut plantations since “cacao is best suited to be inter-cropped with coconut trees.” Pelenio said that part of

the agreement with KFI is the capacity building of its POs since these organizations will be trained on the latest cacao production technologies to ensure the project’s success. The initial planting of the cacao trees commenced on Friday in which 1,600 trees were planted in the town’s 2-hectare demo farm. The event was participated in by officials and staff of the Marihatag Local Government Unit (LGU), local chief executives of the province of Surigao del Sur, staff members of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), and farmers in the area. “A P600,000 worth of cacao seedlings, or 30,000 trees will be planted next week,” said Pelenio, adding “we will be spending P50,000.00 per hectare for land preparation and eventual harvesting since it would take at least 18 months for cacao trees to mature and bear fruits.” An estimated annual gross income of P180,000.00 per hectare is projected to be generated from the project which is expected to generate more than 500 jobs. “Aside from providing us with technical support, KFI assured market for our produce,” he said.

MinDA Chair Luwalhati Antonino, who witnessed t he ag re e me nt si g ni ng encouraged lo cal chief executives in the islandregion to grow chocolateproducing cacao, of which its demand is currently seeing a spike in the global market. “Chocolate is a multibillion dollar industry and Mindanao has vast tracts of land suitable for cacao,” she said, adding “Mindanao s t r ive s t o b e c om e t h e country’s leader in cacao production.” Mindanao’s effort to scaleup its cacao production is part of the ongoing initiatives of

MinDA’s “Inclusive Growth Program,” which seeks to facilitate investments that result in jobs and community emp owerment, such as agribusiness projects where communities become integral to the supply chain. The initiative is also part of the Barangay StraTREEgic Forest Program (BSFP), a p r o j e c t o f M i n DA’s MindaNOW! Nurturing O u r Wat e r s P r o g r a m , which supports the National Greening Program (NGP) that aims to plant 1.5 billion trees covering 1.5 million hectares across the country from 2011 to 2016. (PNA)

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hink a minute…Wild horses are such beautiful, p ow e r f u l a n i m a l s . It’s inspiring just to watch them run—fast and free. Yet their great speed and power would be of no use for transportation or anything else to mankind, if they had not been trained. But then, we humans also have tremendous natural power and passion in us. We were not created just to be boring, safe people with no colorful personalities or special abilities. Just the opposite. God made us with all kinds of strong drives, personalities and ambitions to do great things. We just have to control and channel our passions, so we’ll use their power for our good and the good of those around us. Whether its our ambition for success in our job and career, our natural ability to lead others, or our passion for fun and adventure. You see, God wants us to use the strong drives and desires He gave us to reach our full potential and make a difference in this world, which He made for us to enjoy with Him. Jesus Christ came to set us free to become all we were created to be. He wants to give us the inner strength and self-control we need to fully use the power of our passions. Jesus Himself has strong passions, emotions,

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Asian Hills Takes Lead in Teaching Kids to Save

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penny saved is a penny e a r n e d — B e nj a m i n Franklin Every kid needs a place to stash his or her cash. Whether it’s in a piggy bank or cans. They love just having a place for coins and bills given to them. There is a need now to help kids appreciate the benefits of saving money, according to Asian Hills Bank. Today, the cashless society - plastic cards and internet banking - is making it hard for children to appreciate the value of money. A survey found two-thirds of the parents say the increasingly “virtual” nature of money is making it harder for children to understand its value. Thus, in response to this need the Asian Hills Bank under President CEO Estelito Marabe came up with a unique project – the Bamboo Savers Club. Instead of piggy banks made of plastic or ceramics, Marabe and his

editorial bank use bamboo. What is more unique with Asian Hills is that they go to schools and conduct lectures on the value of saving money among pupils and students. The teacher adviser is asked to monitor the savings of each student who become member of the Bamboo Savers Club. From the bamboo bank, the student’s money is transferred to an account in the bank under his name. It is appreciable that Asian Bank has taken a lead in educating children on the value of saving money because too many kids spend all their money as soon as they get it. Only a few save money and do it consistently every month. For parents, they must talk about how they save money and why. Kids learn

by watching—and listening to—their parents, according to Mr. Marabe. Parents can help their children set saving goals. For example, if your child wants to buy a video game or a book, create concrete steps to help them save their money to buy it. Make savings goals short and easy to reach. A 6- to 9-year-old child will have a much easier time saving for something over a twoto four-week period rather than a year. It is a fact that when kids enter puberty, they often become a lot more interested in spending money than saving it. Encourage them to save money instead of spending it so quickly. Show how you save and how saving helps you to reach financial goals that you could not

otherwise. For example, save money for a nice piece of clothing or to go out for dinner. Set a budget when it’s time to do back-to-school shopping. Be clear on what’s in your budget and what your kids need to save for. A lot of teenagers have discovered more things they want to buy, which makes it hard for them to save. Encourage them to slow down their spending and put away money for saving. It is never too early to learn about the value of money and how to budget and save. The earlier you can teach a child about earning interest versus paying it, the better prepared they will be to manage their own money. Children who learn to save at an early age have a great advantage, according to Asian Hills. Indeed there is a great moral value that children should know in saving money . Congratulations to Asian Hills Bank for the noble initiative!

Growth, Success and Disaster in Business

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irst time, I came along CGBP (Center of Global Best Practices) was already almost six years ago. It was during a two days pioneering seminar entitled “Best IT-Practices in Business C ontinuity and D is aste r R e c ove r y Planning” at the EdsaShgangri-La, Mandaluyong City. It was indeed a unique program which featured also Patrick Dailey, founder an managing director of DigiThreat solution and an expert in risk analyses and risk management. The program taught attendees best practices to ensure their information technolog y

operations protected from any disruption, such as from natural disasters ranging from typhoons, earthquakes to cyber attacks. Unfortunately, CGBP’s website is seldom updated - but just take a look: www. cgbp.org. No matter, if you are a Filipino or an expatriate d oi n g b u s i n e s s i n t h e Philippines - you have to think about growth, success but also about disaster in business. In many enterprises and organisation, information technology plays indeed a very important role if it comes to growth and success

in business. Do you also think about the negative side of doing business? How about critical components of your operations? Have you calculated already how very costly these things could be for your business? Doing business means also learning how to impact threat analyses, and develop solutions to those threats. Doing business should also include discussions about global standards in testing. Work shop s st i mu l at i ng disaster situations are an additional must. Already in Germany, I joined already IT business continuity program and

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Sell First, Systematize Later

H and a powerful personality. And He showed us how to use ours in the right way for the right purpose. Jesus doesn’t want to take all the fun, excitement and passion out of your life. He wants to help you maximize it and live your life to the fullest—through power under control. Jesus doesn’t want to take the fight out of you; He wants you to learn to fight His way for His truth and the right reasons. He wants you to use your anger for the right things, so you’ll be angry at dishonesty and lying, vicious gossip, religious pride, prejudice, immorality and lack of self-control. You’ll want to stop the abuse of women and children, and all the other wrongs that are ruining people’s lives, including your own. So today, why not ask Jesus hurst/PAGE 10

ere’s one important tip that we all know but tend to ignore: Selling is the most important thing in any business. No business can survive without sales. So if you’re looking to invest thousands of dollars and your precious time in a new business venture, you’d better be sure people will buy what you’re selling. Many start-up owners commit the huge mistake of improving their business systems BEFORE they master their sales systems. But what if you discover that your big idea is not marketable? What happens to all the investments you’ve made in your business?

What if you realize there is really no business for you to systematize? Gain confidence in your business idea by testing your market potential with this easy three-step process of improving, improvising, and proving! Step 1 – Improve Your core concept might be amazing, but before you bring it to market, find ways to make it better. Research the competitive landscape. Figure out how you can improve upon what others are doing so that you can enter the market with a bang. Step 2 – Improvise This is all about

differentiation — why people will prefer your offer to someone else’s. When you make your product unique or your offer more attractive, your prospects will find more value in what you have to sell. Step 3 – Prove Now that you’ve prepared, you can begin testing. Reach out to your target customers and f ind out what they think about your product / service. Try testing a specific market or area first. With effective lead generation and conversion tactics, you’ll be able to determine how your prospects and customers are actually responding. If the numbers are disappointing,

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Capitol to distribute 25,000 access cards in its new health and social services program The Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental is set to distribute 25, 000 access cards in its new healthcare and social services program on July 7 to 11 this year, the first of four sets. Misamis Oriental Care System or MisOr CareS is the new healthcare and s o c i a l pro g r am of t h e province which provides free hospitalization, free laboratory services, free medicines, free embalming services, free coffins, free tents, and free transportation services within the province. A l s o, c a l a m i t y a n d scholarship assistance are included. G o v e r n o r Ye v g e n y Vincente B. Emano said the distribution is divided into four sets, 25, 000 per set. “We have to subdivide it considering the budget and that we can evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of its coverage and benefits,” the Governor said. “But for those who are not yet included in the first set need not to worry because even though you do not have the access card still they

can avail the services,” the Governor added. Dr. Maria Bebina Casino, MisOr CareS provincial coordinator said as long as you are from the province, you can definitely avail of the services. “Para sa kadtong mga d i l i p a m a k a d aw at s a first set sa distribution, if emergency arises, they just have to present their voter’s identification card. With this, coordinators will know that they are really residents of

the province,” Casino said. This is realized as the previous administration left a P244 million PhilHealth debt. PhilHealth will not renew membership of beneficiaries unless the P244 million is paid. As of the moment, the present administration cannot pay the debt in full as it will freeze other programs and projects. Second phase of distribution will be on September.

Sustainability of Mangrove in Taytay Forrester Merc Barbarona, Protected Area Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management S er v ices (PAWCZMS) Planning Officer of DENR said that the threat of mangrove plantation is garbage. She said that with the presence of informal settlers, the mangrove is at threat. However they are finding ways together with the LGU to fix this concern. Taytay has organized a group to maintain and

make sure the plantation is sustained. They are called the Taytay Coastal and Marine Environment Protectors Association (TCMEPA). Started in 2001 with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DENR, the LGU and Philippine Coastguard Auxillary, the mangrove plantation has since then developed 16 hectares out of the 30 hectares that was surveyed to be subject for mangrove rehabilitation.

LAMBO MISAMIS ORIENTAL.Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano administers the oath taking ceremony of the barangay health workers new set of officers on Thursday, last week. Governor Emano acknowledges the role of BHW to communities and vows that he will support their endeavors.

Courtesy Call – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ and Provincial Board Secretary Atty. Ernesto R. Sotto, Jr. made a courtesy call to Atty. Shirley Chato, the new Officer-inCharge of the Department of Education (DepEd) Region X. Atty. Chato replaced Dr. Ingrid G. Racoma who retired last May. It will be recalled that both Vice Governor Pelaez and Atty. Sotto were from the DepEd National Office before joining the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental. Currently, Vice Governor Pelaez is the Chairman of the Committee on Education of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

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Cantilan Bank has grown to 18 branches and 22 Micro Banking operating The bank has been a hallOffices of famer of Pitak in the of Caraga Valley, Awards LandRegion, Bank ofCompostela the Philippines as Davao del Norte,cooperative Davao City, bank and is most outstanding acknowledged by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. The CBMO specializes on micro-financing loans as it offers affordable 1st Valley Bank is a multitechnical and financial services to microawarded ruraltobank inthem Mindanao, hastheir 28 entrepreneurs help expand branches and 8 financial solution centres business and increase their income. and one of the fastest growing financial Unlike other Misamis cooperative wherein in Lanao del Norte, Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Zamboanga you invest your savings before you can loan del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga depending on the the cities amount saved,Ozamiz, CBMO, Sibugay, and of Iligan, allows borrowers to lend money withoutde Pagadian, Oroquieta, Dipolog, Cagayan Oro, Gingoog, and Zamboanga. any collateral as long as the borrower is in good standing with no record from other lenders and also has a small-scale business. Paglaum Multi-Purpose

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GAMA FOODS CORPORATION GAMA Foods Corporation is a fully integrated poultry industry now serving dressed chickens to various customers in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. GAMA is also the producer and Italpinas is aofstate thethe art profesdistributor oneof of leading Food sional company engaged inGAMA archi- chicken Chains in the Philippines. tectural design ecopoor services and class also is theand reason why to middle real estate development. family can investment readily afford Lechon Manok, It supplies quality specialized eco jeopardselling the lowest price without services (architecture, interiorcontinues design, to izing their quality. GAMA projectand finance and value management), evolve create added products identifying opportunities that best suitinvestment the pallet of the Filipino peobased theisdifferent types of the ple. It’son goal to provide good, quality and real estatefood eco products (residential, affordable to all Filipino people. commercial, industrial and tourism) in different geographic locations (Europe from Rome and Southeast Asian from Manila) and professional management activities. Incorporated in 1962, Alsons Development & Investment CorpoFOR its is 250 branches scattered Appari ration one of the leading realfrom estate to Jolo,operating Ang Lechon Manok ni Senior Pedro firms in Davao City. Since its isinception, the most sought-after most regular the companyin has been at the costumers nation wide itsindustry mouth-watering forefront of the realwith estate in Davaoquality City, with projects such as Las sweet roasted-to-perfection chicken Terrazas, into Woodridge Park andaffordable Ladipackaged one, and made for slawaP150. Garden Village. It is backed up by only the solidPeter groupUnabia of companies of the of late the of owner Conrado C. Alcantara, one Davao’s the entrepreneurial firm, who is now a most prominent pioneers. Congressman, said the name Senior Pedro ABCI is a real estate came from the famous drama aired over the comradio in the 1990sdevelopment which starred Esteban panyManok in Northern Escudero entitled “Ang ni Senior PeMindanao. Itsthis famous is Xavier dro.” Hedue said is toproject remember the name Estates to its flood-free location, easily. excellent infrastructure, own water supply, Senior Pedro became instant lush greenery, security facilities,anand the hit in Cagayan de Oro. Two years after, Unabia largest, best-equipped club in Northern opened his The second branchhas near the preDynasty Mindanao. company other miere Teakwood an idyllic Court projects: Hotel. And the rest Hills, is history. enclave that a breathtaking view ofa the At has present, Unabia owns vast mountains Bay, Valencia poultry, anand iceMacalajar plant, dressing plant and Estates in Bukidnon, Coral Pebbles Resort feeds mill in which 3.75 percent of and his earn& Residences in Misamis Oriental ings goes directlya to theand Anak Tering FounWest Highlands, golf residential dation,inwhich was named after her mother estate Butuan. Teresa.

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Green synergy for Mt. Kalatungan By STEPHEN J PEDROZA Photos by HOPE ANGELA SANICO

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t Kalatungan in Talakag, Bukidnon is a bursting place of life, a home to diverse species of flora and fauna, including the endangered Philippine Eagle. It imposes prominently at 2,824m above sea level, known to mountaineers for having the sixth highest peak in the country. The range also serves as the origin of the headwaters of the tributaries of the major river systems in Northern Mindanao— Pulangi River, Cagayan River and Sawaga River. However, Mt. Kalatungan, one of the giants of Bukidnon alongside Mt. Kitanglad, has been facing environmental degradation over the years brought about by illegal logging, hunting, socio-economic pressures and other excessive human activities. What happens from the top trickles down. In effect, being the catch basin of the waters from the hinterlands of Bukidnon, riverbank communities of the low-lying, urbanized Cagayan de Oro City would bear massive damage of lives and properties during strong typhoons. Evidently, in December 2011, the wrath of Typhoon Sendong (Washi) brought the “City of Golden Friendship” down to its knees. The staggering power of Sendong was an eye-opener that what used to be a ‘disaster-free city’ can no longer ignore Nature’s changing ploy. The tragedy has prompted both public and private sectors in the region to craft sustainable and long-term solutions to prevent another severity from reoccurring. One of the mechanisms being employed at present is the Payment for Ecological

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Services (PES), an environmental system intended to rehabilitate and preserve the forest resources in the upland areas while the Indigenous People communities will be rewarded for acting as the forest managers. After the launching on May 21, Xavier Science Foundation (XSF), Xavier University - Research and Social Outreach (XU-RSO), Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council (CDORBMC), Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Region 10 (DENR) and Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) conducted the first wave of the PES project in Mt. Kalatungan Range Natural Park on June 25-27. PES has been piloted within the ancestral domain of the Miarayon–Lapok– Lirongan–Tinaytayan Tribal Association (MILALITTRA), which is among the 12 IP communities in the protected area of Mt Kalatungan. “PES is a strategy designed to protect our forest here in the highlands of Mindanao so that when it rains, the water will not be devastating by the time it reaches urbanized areas like Cagayan de Oro,” said Lordilie Enjambre, development management officer of MinDA-10, the government agency that initiated the project as part of the Mindanao 2020 Peace and Development Framework - MindaNOW! (Nurturing Our Waters) program. PES encourages various institutions in CDO to take part in a “payment scheme” to ensure the streamlines along the region develop high water infiltration capacity and to provide continuous supply of potable water, clean air and food, among others.

THE STEPPING STONE Mt Kalatungan is among the 18 protected areas to be provided with PES technical and management assistance by different public and private groups. For the inaugural year, three hectares will be designated as the “model showcase” of the project. “Three hectares will serve as the pilot area for PES here; two hectares of which in Sitio Tinaytayan, San Miguel will be allotted for reforestation and one hectare in Barangay Lirongan will be for agroforestry where MILALITTRA plans to grow cacao, coffee and other high-value crops to generate income for the community,” said Stanley Salcedo, XSF program coordinator. XSF, a non-government organization focusing on agricultural development and research, acts as the fund manager of the program. DENR-10 will provide the seedlings while planting and other related activities will begin in the third week of July in the two aforementioned areas. Moreover, a team from DENR’s protected area supervising unit conducted an orientation on geotagging using the applications, GPS Status, GeoTag and GeoCam for easy monitoring of the project. If the model showcase succeeds, PES would entice more industries, investors and even ordinary citizens to support this multi-sectoral endeavor. From their ancestral domain, the 5-year Community Development Plan (CDP) of MILALITTRA targets to reforest 832 hectares and utilize 816 hectares for agroforestry.

In addition, MILALITTRA dreams to build their tulugan or a sacred place for community dialogues and rituals and to give incentives for the Bantay Lasang volunteers using the income and support to be generated from PES. THE PRIZE FROM MT. KALATUNGAN Harboring a rich mix of flora and fauna, Mt. Kalatungan was identified as part of a “Terrestrial Biodiversity Corridor” in Mindanao with “Extremely High Critical” conservation priority. The forest for the IPs is more than just a mere place of greens and browns. It is an extension of their identity—their ultimate raison d’être why the tribes have fostered intimate and protective relationship with the environment. “We live here. Our ancestors had lived here. All our actions will affect the future generations that is why we need to take care of our forest,” Datu Dungkoan “Rio” Besto of Miarayon said in Bisaya. They believe that the forest, aside from being their source of livelihood, is an abode of unseen spirits and their ancestors, and the kingdom of their Supreme Being, Magbabaya. “This is our culture. What is there to life when the forests will be taken away from us,” said Datu Rio, adding that the success of this undertaking lies in the synergy and the genuine concern for the environment among the communities. Nature’s challenge lies in practicality— mutualism is only a theory not until communities finally work together. The real prize from Mt. Kalatungan does not exist unless it’s being toiled.

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(TESDA) and developed further by the Department of Trade and Industry – Misamis Oriental (DTIMOR). S i n c e t h e n , v a r i ou s assistance ranging from product development to market access and trainings have been provided to the cooperative by DAR, DTI, LGU-Medina and the Office of C on g re s s m a n Pe t e r Unabia. The coop is also eyeing on the Food and D r u g s Ad m i n i s t r at i o n (FDA) License to Operate Certification this year or early of 2015 after its training in Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Handlers and Sanitation Standards and Operating Procedures. Judy Aclan of DTI-MOR said that through DTI’s Shared Service Facility (SSF) the coop is provided with an oven, chiller, mixer and kneader which were turned over on April 2014. This is in addition to the existing equipment provided earlier by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), TESDA and DAR. Further, Aclan said that DAR also funded the group with its production building to support its expansion and bid to be FDA compliant. P re s e nt l y, t h e c o o p produces 900 to 1000 pies per month which are sold at Duka Bay, Resort de Alberto and other local stores in Medina. Meanwhile, their production area is in Mananum Bag-o, a 2km ride up the agrarian reform community of Medina. During its 66th Araw ng Medina, Buko Pie was displayed in one of the booths in the municipal square. One box costs P200. Street dancing, local

competition Aside from tourism and food being developed in the town, cultural street dancing is also one of its grand productions, a highlight during its 66th Araw ng Medina celebration. In fact, the cultural team of Mananum Bag-o barangay won first prize for their street dance competition which portrayed the abundance of their coconut raw materials. Colorful costumes and creative presentation in the importance of making use of their abundance and faith in their patron saint won over the judges during the event. The local government awarded them P50, 000. Meanwhile the competitor also took home P40, 000 for their live and vivid presentation.

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in Daang Hari and Imus, both in Cavite to bring its network to 8 by yearend. It will open 4 new stores next year and another 4-7 stores in 2016. All Value Holdings may accelerate the expansion of All Home, depending on the market, Villar said. The company has identified 25-30 sites for its home furnishing shop, including Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Iloilo and Malolos, Bulacan. After testing the market with its 4 All Home outlets, the Villar group is unveiling bigger branches with an average size of 7,000 to 12,000 square meters. The cost for each store is pegged at P300 million. “This is a perfect fit for Vista Land. This will address the cost, para mapalakas pa lalo ang logistics ng Vista Land,” he said. Villar chairs Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc, the country’s largest homebuilder. All Value Holdings is also adding three new department stores to its portfolio through 2015. It has 5 existing stores, which have been renamed to All Day. “Maganda ang retail kasi the middle class is growing… The timing is good. I see an explosion in the retail industry and we want to be a part of it,” Villar said.

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Fund comprised the largest share, amounting to P71.7 billion as of the end of last year. BOND MATURITY Ms. Marcial-Javier said that ALFM has “reduced the maturity profile of the investments in the bonds” in accord ance w it h it s expectation that interest rates are on their way up. “In terms of return, definitely,” Ms. MarcialJavier responded when asked whether ALFM’s equity funds would continue to outpace its bond funds in the same levels for the rest of the year. “We’re probably expecting just modest gains [from equities] from here going forward, because the market is generally expensive,” she noted, however. “If you look at the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio [in the PSE], it’s about 18 times.” “Towards the end of the year, investors will start to look at how corporate earnings will perform in 2015, so while expensive already at current P/E ratios, maybe the new earnings estimate for 2015 will make the consensus P/E more reasonable than the 18 times - maybe 16 times, if you look at 2015 earnings,” she added. Ms. Marcial-Javier said

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Finance (DOF), and the Nat i o n a l A nt i - Pov e r t y Commission (NAPC), and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director-General; two representatives from the financial and banking sector; six representatives from the organization of

small coconut farmers; and two representatives from the civil society organizations (CSOs). The committee is responsible for the decision making on the disposition, utilization and allocation of the trust fund through the creation of rules and regulations; drafting of policies for the investment and asset management; and the accomplishment of ove r s i g ht f u n c t i on s and monitor i ng of t he i mpl e me nt at i on of t he projects and programs by and for the small coconut farmers. Former Rep. Lorenzo “Erin” Tanada, who filed the proposed Coco Trust Fund Bill during the 15th Congress, said he expects there would be a unified understanding of what the concerns farmers would like to raise and be included in the executive order that they would be presenting Malacanang. The Coconut Farmers’ Trust Fund bill was filed on May 12, 2014 at the House of Representatives and on May 19, 2014 at the Senate.

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 21 Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region BRANCH 38 Cagayan de Oro City

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Upon Extrajudicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended filed by Act No. 4118, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAG-IBIG FUND – Cagayan de Oro Branch Office, a government financial institution with principal office address located at Petron Mega Plaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City against ALICIA C. MANUEL, of legal age, married to OSCAR M. MANUEL, Filipino Citizens with postal address at Lot 18-T PELICAN STREET, SOUTHVIEW HOMES SUBDIVISION, MACASANDIG, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY , to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of May 16, 2014, amounted to NINE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY THREE PESOS AND 28/100 ( P 924,833.28) Philippine currency, inclusive of interest & penalty charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on July 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter at the main entrance of the RTC-BR. 21, Hall of Justice lobby, Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City to the highest bidder, for CASH in Philippine Currency, the following property described below with all the improvements included thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-186726 A PARCEL OF LAND ( Lot 18-T, of the subdivision plan ( LRC) Psd-45555, being a portion of Lots 18,( LRC) Psd-41896, L.R.C. Cad. Rec. No. 1561), situated in the Barrio of Macasandig, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE., points 1 to 2, by Lot 18- U of the subdivision plan; on the SE., points 2 to 3 by Road Lot 20, (LRC) Psd-41896; on the SW., points 3 to 4 by Lot 18-S; and on the NW., points 4 to 1 by Lot 18-C, both of the subdivision plan. Beginning at a point marked “1” on Plan being N. 40 deg.21’ W ., 303.71 m. from B.B.M. No.2, Cagayan de Oro Cadastre, thence S. 83 deg. 02’ E., 15.00 m. to point 2; thence S. 6 deg. 58’ W., 12.00 m. to point 3; thence N. 83 deg. 02’ W., 15.00 m. to point 4; thence N. 6 deg. 58’ E., 12.00 m. to the point of begenning; containing an area of ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY (180) SQUARE METERS, more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and are marked on the ground by P.S. cyl. conc. mons. 15x60 cms. Bearings true; Declination 1 deg. 44’ E., date of the original survey, November 1926- -July 1932 and that of the subdivision survey, April 5-10, 1965. ***************************************** 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 day, without further notice, posting and publication. Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the title herein-above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, June 23, 2014. BWM: June 27 ,July 4 &11, 2014

(Sgd.) EFREN G. MACABAYA Sheriff IV

UPON EXTRA-JUDICIAL PETITION FOR SALE under Act 3135 as amended filed by Act No. 4118, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (otherwise known as PAG-IBIG Fund), with branch office at Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg.,J.R. Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City, against ELVIE J. LUSTADO, married to Clarito C. Lustado, with postal address at Lot 20, Block 30, PAG-IBIG CITY HOMES, Malanang , Opol, Misamis Oriental , OR at Blk. 8, Lot 2 Greenville Subd., Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of May 16, 2014, amounts to Four Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Pesos & 82/100 ( Php 433,780,82), Philippine Currency, as principal, interest, charges , attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned Sheriff or his deputies will sell at attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure , the undersigned Sheriff or his deputies will sell at public auction on JULY 9, 2014, AT 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. or soon thereafter at the Office of the Regional trial Court, Branch 38, 2nd Floor, Hall of Justice, Hayes Street, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder, for cash and in Philippine Currency ,the following real property, with all the improvements found thereon, to wit: “TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO.136-2012000747” ( Registered in the name of Elvie J. Lustado, married to Clarito C. Lustado) LOT : LOT 20, BLOCK 30, PSD-10-057664 PORTION OF LOT : LOT 1, PCS-10-003972 AS SURVEYED FOR : UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK ( PAG-IBIG CITY HOMES) LAND USE : ( RESIDENTIAL), LOCATION : MALANANG, OPOL, MISAMIS ORIENTAL Xxx, with an are of Ninety ( 90) square mtrs., more or less.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated date, time and place. In the event the public auction should not take place on the sais date for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day without need of further notice, posting and publication. Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the title of the property above-described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Cagayan de Oro City, June 6, 2014.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF:

(Sgd.) REYNALDO L. SALCEDA Sheriff IV BWM : June 20, 27 & July 4, 2014

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Roderico Bioco, BKCCII president, told MindaNews that the chamber supports the development of the dairy industry but “we don’t agree with the planned quarantine protocol” in Bulacan. In a letter addressed to the provincial government seeking support for their position, Bioco said the t r a n s p o r t o f c at t l e t o Mindanao from Bulacan “poses serious bio-security concerns and unnecessary risk.” He said they learned that the cattle, of the FreisianSahiwal heifers breed, will be quarantined for at least 30 days in Bulacan prior to its shipment to the other parts of the country, including Mindanao and eventually to some recipients in Bukidnon. “ The movement of cattle from ‘livestock disease epicenter Bulacan’ to Mindanao poses serious bio-security concerns and unnecessary risk,” Bioco said in his letter. Bioco clarified that even as Luzon has been declared lately by the Paris-based Organization Internationale de Epizooties (OIE) as foot and mouth disease-free (FMD-free), “the movement of livestock from Luzon to Mindanao should still be avoided.” He explained that cattle when under extreme stress “can be a carrier” of diseases. He said “highly epidemic” diseases such as PED (porcine epidemic diarrhea) and PRRS (porcine reproductive and re s pi r at or y s y n d rom e ) commonly hit Bulacan but are rare or non-existent in Mindanao. “It is therefore more prudent for us in Bukidnon and in Mindanao in general to compel the Department of Agriculture to stop the plan of NDA to ship dairy animals from Luzon and Mindanao,” he said. He suggested for DA to devise a program of importing the animals directly to Mind anao f irst and to undertake the quarantine protocols in Mindanao before its dispersal. Bukidnon, he said, has the potential to become the dairy capital of the country given its cool climate suitable for highmilk producing temperate breeds, low disease incidence, and “rich soil to support feed requirements.” The province, he said, can accommodate not just a large milk production base but also “a breeding base for dairy animals to be distributed to other parts of the country.” The Philippines imports more than 99 percent of its dairy requirements with value of more than US$ 850 million. Bioco said a large part of the demand for dairy products, particularly pasteurized milk, can be produced locally. But he added that support from government is still important to create a critical mass

of dairy cow population to sustain modern dairy processing facilities with economic scale. According to data from the Dairy Confederation of the Philippines, dairy products comprise the second largest agricultural importation, next only to rice. Based on the Dairycon data, the Philippines imports 1.6 billion liters of milk annually, equivalent to US$712 million or P125 billion from 138 importers, traders and processors. The inadequate number of dairy animals, it added, is the biggest hindrance to Philippine dairy development. As of 2009, out of the c ount r y’s 3 4 ,0 9 3 d ai r y animals only 15,891 are lactating. The industry’s response was dairy cattle importation to keep steady the growth of the local dairy industry. From 1984 to 2009, the Philippines imported a total of 7,925 tropical cross-bred cattle heads, almost doubling its herd size in 1984 of 9, 675. The importation, however, was not enough to significantly expand local milk production. One problem is the high cost of importing a cattle head at P130,000. Another problem was the scarcity of supply of imported cattle. Citing a study by the US Department of Agriculture in aid of the Philippine dairy industry, Bukidnon was identified as the “best environment” for dairy cattle because the cross bred stock is suited to cool climate.

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Residences last June 28. Primavera Residences is ITPI’s flagship project in Cagayan de Oro. It is the first eco-friendly condo complex in the city. The celebration was held to honor ITPI’s stakeholders, as well as the city of Cagayan de Oro for their support. Primavera Residences’ remarkable design, as well as its energy-saving features, are what helped cinch its Best Mixed-Use Development in the Philippines award at the Asia Pacific Property Awards - an achievement that ITPI partly attributes to their shareholders. “Our recent achievement does not only recognize our project, but our partners and stakeholders as well. Without their support, we could not have won the award,” said ITPI chief executive officer, Arch. Romolo V. Nati. Nati recounted the difficulty in starting the project, but noted that it was worth it. “When we were constructing Primavera Residences, it was a risk, especially considering that ours is the first condominium development in Cagayan de Oro, but definitely we can say that our risk really paid off,” Nati shared. Nati explained that they chose to set up Primavera

Residences in Cagayan de Oro because of the city’s potential for business growth and natural beauty. “We think that it’s about time that the real estate market serves areas such as Cagayan de Oro. We chose this city because there’s so much to fall in love with. You have thriving businesses here with some multinational companies setting up shop, but it still retains its clean environment,” he added. The dinner celebration also honored the city of Cagayan de Oro, most particularly Mayor Oscar Moreno, for supporting the project every step of the way. Mayor Moreno, the guest of honor at the celebratory dinner, commended ITPI for their forward-thinking drive to invest in the city. “Primavera Residences has made a mark in Cagayan de Oro’s urban landscape. Their recent win has really put our city on the map,” observed Mayor Moreno. “We are fortunate to have been receiving strong support from the local government, particularly from Mayor Moreno, and all the stakeholders. And we are proud to say that they are our partners and strong allies in our advocacy on the sustainability of the environment,” said ITPI chairman Dr. Jose P. Leviste, Jr. Dr. Leviste stated that he hopes the win will not only push ITPI to even greater success, but also help the city they invested in achieve its goals of sustainability and greater economic success. “We want to share our victory with the people of Cagayan de Oro, because we believe they are an integral part of our success and together we can work hand-in-hand to help make the city an economic hub in Northern Mindanao,” Leviste said. Among those honored

at the celebratory dinner were Primavera Residences’ stakeholders including its bank partners, brokers, local government units, and media partners. Primavera Residences is a twin-tower, ten-story mixeduse development located in the Uptown Cagayan de Oro. It incorporates passive green design features like cantilevered edges that provide shade and minimize the amount of direct sunlight that hits its windows and an inner courtyard that acts as a funnel pushing warm air out through the roof and letting cool air flow naturally. These passive cooling features allow residents of the building to lessen their aircon use, thus resulting in reduced energy consumption. For more information about events at Primavera Residences, visit the website at www.primaveraresidences. com or call (088) 310-8173, 0917-7921078.

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NGCP spokesperson, said that the interconnection will help address the insufficiency of power supply in Mindanao as it can import electricity from Visayas and Luzon. Atty. Alabanza disclosed that Mindanao is the only major island in the country that gets its power supply from Mindanao only; unlike Luzon and Visayas, which shared their supply through interconnectivity. “With the interconnection, there will be sharing of power,” Alabanza said. Aside from that, investors in power generation in Mindanao can also benefit from this since they can also export electricity to Luzon and Visayas grid if there will be low supply in the areas. Alabanza said that the study

IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR THE CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF VENLIE JEWEL TARIPE PINZON AND JILLIAN VEN TARIPE PINZON,

SP CASE NO. 2014-034

Petitioner.

THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Respondent. X----------------------------------------------------/ NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner, through counsel , filed a verified Petition for Correction of Entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of Venlie Jewel Taripe Pinzon and Jillian Ven Taripe Pinzon. Finding said Petition sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby given due course. The Petitioner is hereby directed to cause this Order to be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a duly accredited newspaper of general circulation in the City of Cagayan de Oro , Province of Misamis Oriental, at her own expense. Let copies of this Order be posted in the Bulletin Board of the City Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, Bulletin Board of the Local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City, and the Bulletin Board of this Court. This case is set for hearing on September 8, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Session Hall of this Court. The Civil Registrar and any person having or claiming any interest under the entries whose cancellation or correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of the Petition, or from the last date of Publication of such notice, file his/ her opposition thereto. Let a copy of this Order be furnished the Office of the Solicitor General, Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City, the Petitioner and her counsel. AFTER petitioner’s documents in compliance with jurisdictional requirements are marked and declared complete, and there is NO OPPOSITION filed, petitioner should PRESENT EVIDENCE EX-PARTE before our Branch Clerk of Court, Atty. Kathryn A. Galarrita, at a convenient date and time agreed between the latter and counsel. SO ORDERED. Given this 11th day of June 2014 at Cagayan de Oro City. (Sgd.) MARITES FILOMENA B. RANA-BERNALES Presiding Judge BWM : June 20, 27 & July 4, 2014

lines in the area. She also revealed that the depth in the seas in the western route connecting Negros and Dipolog was also a concern in the project. She added that the NGCP is also studying the possibility of connecting the lines via Cebu-Zamboanga route. Alabanza also said that whichever the route that the NGCP will take, the projects will be evaluated by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

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was undertaken to identify which route is most viable and effective to the consumers. Engr. Cureg said that the project will be undergone in two phases, which will result to a transmission of 450 megawatts of electricity per phase. Cureg disclosed that based on the feasibility study, one of the concerns in the eastern route, which traversed from Leyte to Surigao, are the volcanic activities and fault

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10 FULLY-FURNISHED CONDO UNITS TO BE WON IN THE SM SUPERMALLS SHOP AND WIN PROMO 10 lucky shoppers will get to experience star-life condo living as the country’s largest chain of malls, launches their biggest and grandest promotion, the SM Supermalls Shop and Win an SMDC Condo Promo. The country’s largest shopping mall operator teamed-up with SM Development Corporation (SMDC), the leading real estate company in the Philippines, to give away 10 fully-furnished condominium units in prime locations. To j oi n , on e n e e d only to shop or dine for a minimum of P1,000 single or accumulated purchase in any of SM Supermalls’ 56 mall locations nationwide including SMDC Jazz and Sun Mall. Shoppers simply present their receipt/s along with their E-Plus Loyalty card, SM Advantage card, SM Prestige card or BDO Rewards card for an e-raffle entry. Double e-raffle entries will be given with the use of the E-Plus Loyalty card. Ev e r y m o nt h , t w o condominium units from SMDC’s prime properties

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