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Briefly Surplus vehicles THE Cagayan de Oro City Councilor has passed a resolution seeking a moratorium on the implementation of the new policy on renewal of surplus vehicles here.

City Councilor Ramon Tabor, chairman of the committee on police, fire, and public safety, said on Friday the local body addressed the resolution to the Land Transportation Office (LTO), which issued Memorandum Circular AVT-2014-1877 that declares as “smuggled” surplus vehicles without a Motor Vehicles Users Charge document whose registration has not been renewed and where the importers failed to pay the proper duties and taxes.

According to the councilor, the new policies would also affect the local government units (LGUs) since the LGUs are also using surplus multi-cabs and dump trucks.

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By FERDINANDH B. CABRERA, MindaNews

OTABATO City — Some 500,000 people in 214 conflict-affected villages in Mindanao have been reached by a multi-donor program in support to the peace process since 2006.

The program was in response to the request of the Philippine government in 2002 to organize a Mindanao trust fund to support the

peace process.

Since the launch i n 2 0 0 6 , t he f u nd has provided P1.3 billion for funds/PAGE 11

HIGH WIRES. Without benefit of a safety belt, hard hat or gloves, these contracted workers of a telecom giant are putting themselves at risk working so close to high tension electric wires and without Early Warning Devices while working on a very busy portion of CM Recto Avenue next to the Licoan Flyover Saturday afternoon. bwm photo by mike baños

South Korean company to conduct feasibility study for Samal bridge

Irrigation devt TANDAG City – The Provincial Irrigation Management Office (PIMO) of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Surigao del Sur has revealed the status of irrigation development provincewide as of May 15, 2015.

Engr. Salome Layasan, PIMO division manager, indicated that figures have remained on the rise in the status report for CY-2012, QRF, CY-2013, and CY-2014 irrigation projects costing up to a total of P1,227,037,362,52.

These are broken down as follows: For CY-2014— P184,854,000; CY-2013— P337,640,000, and; CY2012—P704,543,362.52.

Correspondingly, physical and financial accomplishments have been posted at 66.39 percent and 53.13 percent; 91.25 percent and 65.16 percent, and; 77.43 percent and 67.44 percent, respectively.

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By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO, Correspondent

PLENARY DEBATE BEGINS. Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (2nd dist.) consults her staff during the House ad hoc committee meeting on May 20. Rodriguez, who chairs the said panel that approved the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law, is set to deliver today, June 1, his sponsorship report before the plenary. mindanews photo by froilan gallardo

P833M aggie projects under PRDP eyed

M A R AW I C it y - - T h e Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is pushing for the inclusion of roughly P833 million worth of projects into the budget of the Department of Agriculture’s Philippine prdp/PAGE 11

DAVAO City -- The South Korean company with a pending proposal to set up a light railway transit (LRT) system in Davao City has also offered to undertake

a feasibility study for the construction of a bridge c on n e c t i n g t h e Is l an d Garden City of Samal to the Mindanao mainland.

Korea Engineering and

Construction Corp. plans to draw up a study for two possible connecting points from Samal, one to the independent city of Davao City, which would cover a shorter distance, and the study/PAGE 11

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projects worth P77-M in DOLE 10 releases P2.17-M Infra Mamasapano nearly complete livelihood fund to Camiguin

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AMBAJAO, Camiguin – The D e p ar t m e nt of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through its Camiguin Provincial Field Office (Cam PFO) released livelihood assistance to seven associations, amounting to P2,170,535.00 during the 113th Labor Day on 1 May 2015 at the Mambajao Town Plaza.

The turnover was witnessed by Camiguin Provincial Governor Jurdin

Jesus M. Romualdo, Cam PFO Head Errol Natividad and the beneficiaries.

DOLE-10 Regional Director Raymundo G. Agravante disclosed that the recipients of the livelihood assistance are seven associations with 276 beneficiaries belonged to the vulnerable sector namely: (1) Barangay Mayana Least Fishermen Association; (2) Barangay Bugang Least Fishermen Association; (3) Barangay Bacnit Farmers

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mechanized fishing; modified ring nets fishing methods One Gross Ton Bandong; tilapia production; hog fattening; sustainable ducks farming project; and coconut sap/ toddy sugar.

The Accre dite d C oPar t ners (ACP) or t he dole/PAGE 10

MARAWI City -- A total of P77 million worth of i n f r ast r u c tu re proj e c t s funded by the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in the town of Mamasapano in Maguindanao are nearing completion and will be inaugurated as early as next month, an official from the region’s Department of Public Works and Highways said.

James Mlok, head engineer of Ma g u i n d a n a o’s 2 n d District Engineering Office, said the ongoing projects include the 120-meter steel bridge and 880-meter access road worth P17.5 million, nine school buildings with a combined worth of P44.397 million, water sanitation structures, a farm-to-market road and a mosque. projects/PAGE 10

ARMM teachers all set for opening of classes MARAWI City -- Teachers in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) are 100 percent ready for the start of classes today, June 1.

DepEd-ARMM Secretary Dr. John Magno said school heads and teachers in the region have already been reminded on what they must do to ensure orderly opening of classes.

There are around 27,000 teaching and non-teaching personnel in the region.

‘Oplan Balik Eskwela,’ an annual drive to prepare for the school opening was earlier conducted in the region. It aims at ensuring that students are properly enrolled and are able to attend school when their classes start.

Per DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2015, the school year will consist of 201 school days, inclusive of the five-day inservice training break. The school year for 2015-2016

begins on June 1 and will go to school,” said Kamrie Tadjah, teacher-in-charge end on April 1, 2016.

Zainudin Dalgan, school of Up p e r Ta b e r l on g a n head of Hji. Salik Kalaing E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l i n National High School said Maluso, Basilan. despite the January 25, 2015 As of May 27, about 300 incident in Mamasapano, students have enrolled in Maguindanao, teachers in Upper Taberlongan and more his area are all prepared for enrollees are expected in the the incoming school year. coming days.

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Pepsi-Cola to start making snacks for ‘future-proofing’ P EPSI-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. ( P C PPI ) is s e t to start manufacturing the snack food products of its American and South Korean principals later this year as the beverage maker seeks new growth drivers.

PCPPI President Furqan Ahmed Syed told reporters its foray into snack foods is part of its efforts of “futureproofing” its business and capitalizing on the growth prospects in the country with the firm setting its sights on becoming a “premier food and beverage company.”

“I think this is now an opportune time to enter the snack foods category. It’s a fairly large-sized category and both PepsiCo and Lotte [Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd.] have a broad portfolio of products within these categories. We are excited to bring these brands and products to the Philippines,” M r. Sy e d s a i d o n t h e sidelines of the company’s stockholders’ meeting in Alabang on Friday.

Lotte owns 38.88%, while PepsiCo, through Quaker Global Investments B.V., holds 25% of PCPPI.

So far, PCPPI has only sealed an agreement with PepsiCo for the production and distribution of a range of the former’s popular snack products that will cater to the Philippine market.

PCPPI said in September last year it would invest P650 million to set up a snack food manufacturing facility. The plant is located in Cabuyao, Laguna.

New York-based PepsiCo is the company behind the snack brands Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Ruffles, Tostitos and Fritos. South Korean beverage giant Lotte, on the other

hand, has a confectionery business covering a wide range of snacks including gums, candies, biscuits, and chocolates.

“We will be picking and choosing from that portfolio, bringing in products in an appropriate and timely manner to make sure that we can maximize shareholder value and gain more share in that category,” Mr. Syed said. “We do see enough opportunities to grow within the beverage categories but we also believe that there are synergies in beverage and food from a consumption

point of view.”

He added: “The Philippines is a market that continues to offer promise.

The economy continues to do better than other economies in the region and therefore we believe it is the right time to capitalize on that opp or tu n it y g ive n ou r strengths.”

The Philippines is only the second PepsiCo snacks

f r anch is e op e r at i on i n the world, with the first commencing manufacturing in Bangladesh earlier this year.

PCCPI sustained its recovery in the first three months of 2015 with net prof it growing by 41% to P191.90 million from P136.05 million on the back of a double-digit growth in sales and improved margins.

Nissan adds new dealerships to increase market share THE LO CAL UNIT of Japanese car maker Nissan said it plans to capture almost 4% of the local market and add 10 new dealerships to push sales growth by up to 40% this year, after declaring “truck wars” against industry giants.

Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) -- the joint venture between Japan-based Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and local assemblers Universal Motors Corp. and Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc. formed last year -- cornered a 3.6% market share last month, up by an annual 0.6%, NPI

President Antonio P.A. Zara told a media briefing yesterday at the Bonifacio Global City.

NPI has also forged 10 partnerships with dealers so far this year -- nine of them outside Metro Manila, to add to the existing 28, he said.

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Executive Vice President Takao Katagiri, who heads operations in Japan, Asia, and Oceania, visited the Philippines yesterday to formally announce the launch of the new NV350 Urvan in June, targeting families and the public transport sector.

The NV350 Urvan boasts of low maintenance costs, a new YD25 engine, fuel economy, air-cooling power, UV warranty, and a flexible seating plan that allows for both cargo space and passenger configuration in 15- and 18-seater capacities.

Mr. Katagiri said the Nissan group targets an 8% global market share by the end of its fiscal year 2017, as part of its five-year rolling midterm plan called Nissan Power 88.

“We started to launch new models, strongly invited new dealers, and increased our

employees. We have decided to claim market share and gain momentum here in the Philippines -- we have that kind of determination so I’ll be expecting a lot in the second year and beyond,” he said in the same briefing.

“We see the potential of the Philippine market, and our expectation is we can also reach a double-digit share here,” Mr. Katagiri added.

NPI is banking on the NP300 Navara -- its secondgeneration pickup model released last Feb. 2 -- one of the major growth drivers. It nissan/PAGE 10

PAL hiring more cabin crew PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) is increasing its cabin crew to support the expansion of its route network.

In a statement, the Lucio Tan-owned flag carrier is holding two-day job expo at its Pasay City headquarters starting June 5.

PAL is acquiring 40 single-

aisle aircraft over the next 10 years, adding to its existing fleet of 85. The airline has a cabin crew of 1,756 and 223 flight pursers.

Its international route network covered 35 cities in 14 countries, while its domestic network covered 32 cities and towns.

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How Brigada Eskwela makes a difference

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hen more than 21 million public school students return to their respective schools on June 1, most of them will find their schools cleaner and more beautiful than when they left it before the summer vacation.

Thanks to the tens of t hous ands of Br i g a d a Eskwela volunteers who contributed their time, resources and, most important, their sweat to do minor repairs, painting and cleaning of public school premises.

The volunteers came from all walks of life - students, teachers, school officials, parents, community members, policemen, soldiers, firemen, local government officials, nongovernment organizations, church groups and the private sector representatives.

Some came for a day, others for a couple of days, still others for one whole week. But they all came with one purpose. They a l l re a l i z e d t hat w h i l e government has the main responsibility of providing free and quality education for every Filipino child and youth, the community has just an important stake in achieving this goal.

They have all come to realize that keeping schools clean and beautiful is an innovative way to bring

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children to school, keep them there and ensure that they will learn.

Brigada Eskwela had its roots in Republic Act 8525, which was enacted during the time of President Ramos. The Adopt-a School Program aimed to encourage volunteerism and publicprivate partnership in public education. RA 8525 provided tax incentives for private interventions in schools.

It is estimated that over the years, Adopt-a School Program has generated more than P6 billion in public school projects .

During the time of P r e s i d e nt A r r oy o, t h e Brigada Eskwela took effect with the launching of Nat iona l S cho ols Maintenance Week every third week of May starting 2003.

DepEd reports that in 2007, “Brigada Eskwela hit a record high of 90% participation among school communities, generating more than P2.5 billion worth of support-in-kind and volunteer man hours.

It has proven to continue to gain more mileage among communities, corporations, small-medium enterprises, g o v e r n m e nt a n d n o n government organizations and private individuals.

DepEd concludes: “Indeed, Brigada Eskwela is becoming DepEd’s model

of genuine public and private partnership in action.”

A volunteer explains the success of the program.

Brigada Eskwela benefits not just the recipient. It is just as beneficial and uplifting to the volunteer.

Vernon Go, a young Cebu professional who regularly participates in Brigada Eskwela, blogged about his experience at a public high school in Mandaue.

“We woke up real early on a Saturday to join Brigada Eskuwela to help clean and beautify this small public high school. And so we moved some furniture and some of us helped clean their computers and did some hardware testing as well. We cleaned the room’s ceiling fans and windows.

“With the help of student volunteers, we repainted the arm chairs as well as the stairway rails. We even saw brave souls who took on the task of cleaning the school restrooms.

“We also swapped stories and gave encouraging words to student volunteers who helped us during the activity while taking a photo break or two. Eventually, we got tired and took a water-food break with chit chats in between. And soon enough, it was back to work. But with everyone’s help, we finished earlier than expected.

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Ignacio Bunye we imparted some of our life lessons with regards to education and environmental awareness. After all the talk, it was time for games and entertainment. “ To show our appreciation, we also shared our food together with give away school supplies to the 30 student volunteers.

“Fr iendship was t he bond created between the volunteers and students.

Perhaps t his e vent can become a memory shared by us for life.”

I have seen many photos of Brigada Eskwela events with participants wielding native brooms (walis na tingting). A ver y fitting symbol, I would say, of the collective strength of the public and private sectors when bound by a unity of purpose.

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hink a minute… A mother had not spoken to her son for 3 years because of an argument they had. Even after 3 years the mother was still offended and felt her son should apologize first, not her.

By now she had become very sick and was even planning on dying without making peace with her son. But finally, the mother decided to be the first to humble herself and ask her son to forgive her. Immediately her son apologized to her and they became close friends again.

You know, when we choose to stay angry and hold a grudge against someone, we believe the lie that our being right is more important than our being happy and healthy. But it’s not!

The only way to be at peace in your own life is for you to forgive others. You be wise and strong enough to be the one to apologize, even if you’re older. You be the peacemaker and take the first step.

Yet sadly, many of us would rather boil in our anger because we feel the other person was wrong and they owes us an apology. You see, maybe we were right. But life’s just too short to wait for everybody in life who has wronged us to finally come to us first and apologize. It just isn’t going to happen that way. So the sooner we swallow our pride and be the peacemaker, the sooner

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Jhan Tiafau Hurst we’ll be free and happy.

That’s exactly what God the Son, Jesus Christ, did for you and me. We are the ones who wronged and rejected God, yet He still loved us enough to humiliate Himself by becoming a human being to live and die for all our wrongs against Him and others. He did it so you and I could be at peace with him both now and forever after we die. He did everything for us. All we have to do is ask Jesus for His gift of forgiveness and new life. You see, it’s only when we ask Jesus to take charge of our heart that we will have His love and strength to be the first to forgive and make peace, so we can enjoy a happy life with our family and friends.

Today, won’t you ask Jesus to give you His power to be a peacemaker—before it’s too late? Just Think a Minute…

IFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… But the love of the LORD re mains fore ve r with those who fear him.

His salvation extends to the children’s children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments!”

(Psalm 103:17-18, the Holy Bible).

-ooo IS CHED STILL COLLECTING “PROFIT” FROM POOR STUDENTS? I am repro ducing here previous articles I wrote on the collection by the C ommission on Higher Education (CHED) of what has come to be known in education circles as “profit participation” from the tu it i on an d ot h e r fe e s which poor students are paying to state colleges and universities.

Despite these articles, and despite a letter I wrote much earlier to the C o m m i s s i o n o n Au d i t (COA), no clarification has been given to me, and no one seems interested to look into the issue---especially to answer the question, “why should CHED collect profit participation from the tuition fees of poor students when, precisely, these students are forced to study in government schools due to their poverty?”

Perhaps, t his is one reason why tuition fees

in gover nment s cho ols continue to increase y e a r p e r y e a r, m a k i n g collegiate education less and less affordable to the growing majority of young Filipinos. CHED and COA have chosen to ignore these questions, but they should be made to answer soon, don’t you think so? Alright, read on: -ooo CHED “PROFIT PA RT I C I PAT I O N ” E X P L A I N E D : W h at i s “profit participation”? It means the portion of the tuition fees paid by the students of state colleges and universities, who enroll in public schools because they are usually very poor and highly marginalized, that are paid to CHED officials for no other special reason but simply because of their being CHED officials.

If CHED officials will on ly s t op t a k i ng t h e i r “profit participation”, then the budget cuts, which are being resorted to by Malacanang to help the government deliver other basic goods and services to the rest of the citizenry, will not really matter anymore since huge amounts could be saved by public schools if CHED gives up its “profit participaton”.

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MUST LOOK AT “PROFIT PARTICIPATION”: Again, I am repeating here my plea for Malacanang, Congress and even by the Commission on Audit, to look into reports that poor students who have no other option but to enroll in state colleges and universities (SUCs) for lack of money to go to private schools are being made “milking cows” by top officers of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and of SUCs. Reports which we have written about here in this column for more than a year now indicate that favored officials of CHED and SUCs actually receive allowances from the SCUs which come from the poor students’ tuition and other fees as “profit participation”.

The question here, which becomes relevant as classes open again this Monday, June 6, 2011, is this: why should poor students who are force d to enrol l in government schools because of poverty be made to give part of their hard-earned money to officials of CHED and SUCs? -ooo CHED COLLECTING “PROFIT PARTICIPATION FEE” IS APPALLING: What is really appalling to me, on the other hand, is the decision of top officials of

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Atty. Batas Mauricio the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to collect “profit participation f e e s” f rom t h e tu it i on fe e s p ai d by p o or an d marginalized students who, because of poverty, had to enroll in state colleges and universities.

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DENR unveils 5-year project to boost marine key biodiversity areas QUEZON CIT Y -- The Department of Environment and Natura l Res ources (DENR) launched on Thursday a five-year initiative that aims to boost ongoing efforts to protect five of the country’s marine key biodiversity areas (MKBAs).

The project, called “Strengthening the Marine Protected Areas to Conserve Marine Key Biodiversity Areas,” involves the establishment of a more coordinated approach to conservation efforts in the

Verde Island Passage, the Lanuza Bay in Surigao Del Sur, the Davao Gulf in Southern Mindanao, the Tanon Strait Protected Seascape in Central Visayas, and the West Sulu Sea in Southern Palawan.

These MKBAs are among the richest in the country in terms of coastal and marine biodiversities and their protection is critical to ensure the fish population in the Southeast Asian region.

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Paje: Long term solution to water woes needed QUEZON CITY -- Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje, called for a long term solution to water woes in the Philippines especially in Metro Manila.

Paje who serves as Chairperson of the Cabinet Cluster on Climate Change said that alternative water sources for Metro Manila and other urban centers must be developed.

“Small water impounding dams or SWIDs must be established in strategic locations in order to benefit from gravity flow to cater to agriculture and small communities nationwide,” Paje said.

He added that local governments must be assisted using existing technologies including the geohazard and elevation maps developed using state of the Inteferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (IfSAR), a state of the art technology recently acquired by the National Mapping and Research Information Authority (NAMRIA).

T h e i n e x p e n s i v e s m a l l w at e r impounding dams have been long used by the DENR in assisting local agricultural communities such as Munoz, Nueva Ecija and other upland areas in Mindanao.

This can be the permanent solution to the perennial problem affecting significantly the agricultural production of the country.

The availability of water during the dry season can significantly increase the production of agricultural crops for major urban centers such as Metro Manila.

The environment chief likewise raised the need to tap into state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facilities that can convert wastewater into drinking water as a solution to address urban centers’ over dependence on traditional sources of water like Metro Manila which is dependent on Angat Dam for its domestic water supply.

“Availing of the state of the art waste water treatment facilities would allow us to tap accessible water sources such a Laguna Lake, Pasig River, and the like.

Such facility will remove Metro Manila’s dependence on its sole water source particularly Angat Dam which has now reached a critical level,” Paje said.

Last Tuesday (May 26), the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Angat Dam’s water level went below the critical level of 180 meters above sea level (asl) on Monday to 179.98 meters asl. (DENR)

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Lanao del Norte towns train for disaster, hold Wemboree

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ANAO DEL NORTE – Memb ers of t he Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) from 10 towns of the Province of Lanao del Norte attended the threeday Disaster Preparedness Dialogue and Wemboree at Macapagal Training Center on May 14 to 15, 2015.

The training was implemented under the Department of the Interior and L o ca l G over ment’s ‘Operation Listo,’ which

aims to ensure the safety and resiliency of communities during disasters.

The activity was organized by the Provincial G o v e r n m e nt o f L a n a o d e l Nor t e , t h rou g h it s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Of f ice (PDRRMO) and the Provincial Population Office (PPO).

A workshop on disaster preparedness was conducted on the first day of training which includes action planning to align the

municipal preparedness p l a n t o t h e mu n i c ip a l convergence plan, and a one-on-one coaching of t he mu n i c ip a l d i s a ste r management officer.

A Wemboree (disaster resiliency camp) was also organized on the second and third day of the training, which was joined by more than 50 youth from different municipalities of the province.

The camp develops the participants’ mindset from the typical ‘me’ to ‘we’

and transforms him into a good team player. Other activities of the wemboree i nclu d e b o dy p ai nt i ng , photo painting, and song writing.

Operation Listo carries t h e t h e m e “ Ta m a n g P a g h a h a n d a , Ta m a n g A k s y o n ! ” ‘O p e r a t i o n L i s t o’ i s t h e d i s a s t e r preparedness program of DILG implemented under RA 10121 known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.

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Monsanto Philippines’ storytelling sessions

underscore sustainability, helping others, improving lives Monsanto Philippines holds storytelling sessions on the only Filipino children’s book on biotech corn seeds titled Lina’s Town Rises Again.

Lina’s Town Rises Again was written for elementary school children to develop a basic understanding of the impact of agriculture products in social, economic and environmental terms. It touches on the themes of sustainability, collaboration and safety by narrating the true and inspiring story

of how agricultural biotechnology seeds positively transformed a lady farmer’s life, and enabled her farming community to recover economically in the aftermath of a devastating typhoon.

Farmer Consolacion Reyes’ life turned upside down when Typhoon Pablo not only destroyed her house and crops but also her community – their homes, their farms, their livelihoods. She and her neighbors were forced to take shelter at an evacuation center when the

entire municipality of Lambayong went under water. Upon return to the village, they saw that the super typhoon did not leave them anything.

Seeing her difficulty, a good samaritan lent her money which she used to buy a bag of biotech corn seeds.

Her harvest was abundant, so after some time, she was able to get back on her feet. A few harvests later and she started to earn consistent higher income.

Now, she is among the more prosperous farmers in her town.

The story is told in a children’s book - Lina’s Town Rises Again, authored by Chat Ocampo, CE Lead – Philippines who has previously authored two children’s books. The illustration-rich book written in an informative writing style, keeps the interest of young readers high while conveying some highly technical information on seeds, to deliver the messages of sustainability and safety.

By writing this book, Ocampo feels she is able to do her share in “keeping

the young generation interested in matters related to agriculture while reaching out to equally important societal audiences such as young parents and teachers.”

Meantime, two learning hubs for elementary school children maintained by the Department of Education in Davao City also hold story-telling sessions using the said book as material.

The ages of students attending these story-telling sessions range from 5 to 10 years old.

So far, Monsanto Philippines has conducted story-telling sessions in 3 cities including Davao City. The Biotech Coalition of the Philippines (BCP) has also distributed copies of the book to key government offices and public libraries.

CONVERSATIONS . The Ateneo Camera Club (ACC) recently a photography workshop entitled “Conversations with the Masters”, May 25, Country Village Hotel, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. The workshop aims to identify the basic technical requirements and principles of photography, to be able to demonstrate the proper operations of the camera and to be able to appreciate their role as student photojournalists in the university. Speakers were: Jett Torres (Basic Photography), Gian James Maagad (Street Photography), Raphy Acaina (Photowalk), Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy (Lifestyle Photography), Vincent Tom Udasco (Travel Photography), Engr. Premier “Matoy” Elipe (Landscape/Seascape Photography), John Udang (Wedding Photography), and Marie Cortes (Food Photography).Photo courtesy RAPHY ACAINA

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A Lovely Afternoon Tea Party

by French Baker & SM Lanang Premier

Hot tea was served generously during the event Luscious scones, pastries and chicken lollilops by The French Baker

Moms were in for a dainty treat when the metro’s favourite boutique bakery and premier shopping and lifestyle destination hosted a special tea party for them on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2015.

The French Baker indulged its Mommy patrons with generous servings of hot tea and a wide assortment of scones, sandwiches, and pastries at the Atrium, SM Lanang Premier. Mothers who dined at The French Baker from May 9 to 10 received free entry passes to join the event and enjoy their Sunday afternoon with their families and friends.

Guests took delight in tasting a selection of teas – pure chamomile, Assam Bari and Morgenthau – made available during the tea party.

As an artisan bake shop known for its fresh delish breads and baked goods, French Baker also served Fruit Tarts,

Swan Puffs, Raspberry and Chocolate Parisian Macaroons, Quiche Lorraine Ham and Cheese, Quiche Veggie, Chicken Sandwiches, Carrot Cakes, Blueberry Lite Cheese Cakes, and even barbecue-flavored Potato Chips and Chicken Lollipops, all of which were presented beautifully in 2-tiered silver serving trays.

Rounding out the affair’s cozy and relaxed ambience, a pianist and a sax player played romantic ballads to serenade the guests.

Enjoy freshly-baked, high-quality and healthy breads and meals at The French Baker located at the Upper Ground Level and at The Fountain Court of SM Lanang Premier. For dining reservations, call 2852639 or 285-7127.

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Mom’s Tea Party entrance at SM Lanang Premier

French Baker representative Janica Rizelle Hakim talks about French Baker’s offerings for the tea party guests

SM Lanang Premier Assistant Mall Manager Jerome Yeo (center) and PR Manager Acey Puno-Reyes with guests

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DPWH REGION 10 SUBMITS REPORT TO VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ ‘OUT OF 11 BRIDGES, 3 ARE IN BAD CONDITION WHILE 8 IN POOR CONDITION’

SWIFT ACTION - Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez immediately authored SP Resolution No. 06-2015 urging DPWH to check the integrity of all bridges in Misamis Oriental after seeing the structural and economic damage brought about by the damaged Mambayaan Bridge in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental after Typhoon Seniang hit the province last December 29, 2014. Four months after, DPWH submitted its findings to Vice Governor Pelaez ‘s office stating that of the 11 bridges in Butuan-Cagayan de Oro City-Iligan City Road, 3 are in bad condition while the rest are in poor conditions.

Cagayan de Oro City – When Mambayaan Bridge in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental was damaged twice last year (January 13 and December 29, 2014) due to typhoons Agaton and Seniang, the province suffered beyond structural damage as its transportation to and from the province was paralyzed and the deliveries of goods and products were delayed. Given the situation, Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez felt the urgency to take action in order to avoid such incident to happen again and authored the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution no. 06-2015 “urging the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to check, monitor, and reinforce the structural integrity of all bridges in Misamis Oriental to withstand future calamities and avoid greater damage to the province as a whole.”

T h e re s o lut i on w a s

immediately sent to DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson and DPWH Regional Director Evelyn Barosso PhD, CESO III for immediate action.

Vice Governor Pelaez cited “that many other bridges in Misamis Oriental are already decades-old and need significant assessment and reinforcements to hold out against the wrath of nature brought about by climate change” and that the same problem can be avoided if the status of bridges across Misamis Oriental are assessed “to extend its usefulness and additional reinforcements” are made to strengthen it.

Upon the receipt of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s resolution, last 18 February 2015, DPWH S ecretar y Singson immediately ordered DPWH Region 10 to “undertake inspection/ assessment and submit report report/PAGE 11

MisOcc encourages DepEd schools to integrate DRRM in curriculum OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental – The Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental (PGMO) has encouraged the Department of Education (DepEd), here, to integrate the Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) in its curriculum.

This, by institutionalizing safety measures and equipping pupils and students with practical and useful mechanism during d i s a s t e r s , E m e t e r i o B. Roa, Sr., a member of the Sangguniang Panglalawigan (SP), said.

T hus , R o a aut hore d SP Resolution No. 181, encouraging all the school divisions of the province: Oroquieta City, Ozamiz City, Tangub City and Misamis Occidental to integrate the DRRM in their curriculum. drrm/PAGE 11

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Dimaporo continues DSWD collaborates with gov’t agencies Rep. support for Brigada Eskwela to support PNP-SAF family members

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A G AYA N DE ORO CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Sust ainable L iveli ho o d Program (SLP) recently conducted a Regional Inter-Agency Workshop (RIAW) which was actively participated by various national government agencies including the Philippine National Police (PNP).

This is to signify their respective program support to the remained families of the three PNP Special Action Force (SAF) members from the region.

The Mamasapano incident left an agonizing experience particularly to the families and dependents

of the deceased 44 PNP SAF members, which prompted the government to continue in delivering its services in support to the affected families.

The RIAW was initially conducted by the Office of the President involving the national government agencies t hroug h their department secretaries last March 26 and 27.

In continuation of their efforts, the regional office conducted this activity particularly to establish interagency convergence teams to identify the appropriate livelihood assistance for the beneficiaries and gather as much support to ease the lives of the remained families of the PNP SAF members.

Public to display PHL national flag

By Lorry V. Gabule

ILIGAN CITY — The local government unit of Iligan urges the city populace to display the Philippine National Flag, starting May 28.

This is in consonance with the observance of the National Flag Day and the Charter Day celebration of Iligan.

All Filipinos are encouraged to display the Philippine flag in all offices, agencies, and instruments of government, business establishments, schools, and private homes throughout this period. It connotes love of country and the feeling of being a Filipino.

The Philippine flag was first unfurled on May 28, 1898 after the Philippine Revolutionary Army defeated Spanish forces in the Battle at Alapan, Imus, Cavite.

The national flag was yet to be formally announced on

the day of that battle. It was formally presented to the people on June 12, 1898.

From 1919, when the Philippine flag was once more legalized, until 1940, Flag Day was observed in October, the date the Philippine Legislature had restored the flag. From 1941 to 1964, Flag Day was commemorated on the date the national flag was unfurled in Kawit: June 12.

However, in 1965, since Flag Day coincided with Independence Day, in order to commemorate the date the national emblem was first unfurled in battle, President Diosdado Macapagal issued Proclamation No. 374, 1965, which moved National Flag Day to May 28.

On May 23, 1994, President Fidel V. Ramos issued Executive Order No. 179, stretching National Flag Day into an extended period, display/PAGE 11

DepEd CDO Conducts Science Enhancement Seminar

By Maria Teresa L. Apiag – MT I Bugo Central School

The Division of Cagayan de Oro conducted a 4 day S c i e n c e E n h an c e m e nt S eminar for Grade VI teachers starting last May 25 to May 28,2015 at Regional Science High School campus.

There were 80 Science teachers attending the seminar from the different schools in Cagayan de O r o. T h e y w e r e v e r y eager to participate and excited to share their ideas during the group activity.

Minds were enlighten and excited for the opening of schools this coming June 2015.

On the other hand, the resource speakers were science administrators,

science high school and elementar y teachers expert in their own field.

Discussing their topics using videos and power p oi nt pre s e nt at i on t o c atch t he attent ion of all teachers in attendance.

On the last day of the s emi nar s ome te a cher had their demonstration teaching. From Kauswagan Elementar y School , Nenita T. Luna-an T3 , Bulao Elementary School , Joennaire R. Aballe T1 and Michael E. Ecoben T1 from City Central School.

Commendations were given by S cience Supervisor Dr.Eduardo T. Cartel , and distribution of certificates followed.

Apart from the Department’s assistance, other agencies such as the Department of Trade and Industr y (DTI), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) committed their respective livelihood assistance through employment, establishment of micro-enterprises and agro-businesses.

Other agencies particularly the National Housing Authority (NHA) a l s o prov i d e d s upp or t for housing renovations; Department of Health (DOH) for t he hospit a lizat ion and medications of the family members; Technical Education and Skills Development Authority ( T E SDA ) s ch ol ars h ip programs for technical vocations skills training and cash assistance from the Philippine National Police.

The three SAF members from the region are PO3 Romeo V. Senin Jr., PO2 Chum B. Abagon who are both from Iligan City and PO2 Godofredo B. Cabanlit from Lala, Lanao del Norte.

The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) is a multi-stakeholder program of the DSWD that aims to improve the standard of living of poor households.

SLP facilitate opportunities for the development and management of resourcebased, culturally sensitive, market driven and economically viable microenterprises; employment facilitation; community empowerment through skills enhancement trainings; link program participants to micro-insurance providers and promote comprehensive family-based approach and community participation.

(Jamila M. Taha/DSWD/ PIA10)

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 16, Tangub City RE: CANCELLATION OF THE SECOND REGISTRATION AND CORRECTION OF DEMETRIO MIRAFUENTES, JR. FROM MARCH 10, 1953 TO FEBRUARY 8, 1961 IN HIS FIRST REGISTERED CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH. DEMERTRIO MIRAFUENTES, JR.,

Petitioner, - versus CITY REGISTRAR OF TANGUB CITY, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

Respondent,

SPECIAL PROCEEDING CASE TC-2015-002

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TUBOD, Lanao del Norte – The Department of Education (DepEd) – Lanao del Norte Division received materials for classroom painting from 1st District Representative Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo as support for its ‘Brigada Eskwela 2015’ program The lady solon donated gallons of paint, paint br u s h e s , t h i n n e r s an d others to help DepEd in its repair and beautification program in preparation for the nationwide opening of classes next week.

Congresswoman Dimaporo personally joined the clean-up drive in Bulod Elementar y School and Tubaran Elementary School on May 22, 2015.

Dimaporo also distributed dental kits to parents and guardians of students who volunteered in the Brigade Eskwela.

In last year’s Brigada Eskwela, Congresswoman Dimaporo donated construction materials for schools in her district . LARPIO/LDN

Photo caption: 1st District Representative Imelda QuibranzaDimaporo lead volunteers for the Brigada Eskwela 2015 in this public school in Brgy. Bulod, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. (LDN-PIO)

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 16, Tangub City IN THE MATTER OF THE CORRECTION OF ENTRIES IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF RENE VILLARUBIA CABALLERO AS TO HIS YEAR OF BIRTH FROM “1974” TO “1975” AND HIS MIDDLE NAME FROM “VILLAROBIA” TO “VILLARUBIA RENE VILLARUBIA CABALLERO,

Petitioner, - versus THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF DON VICTORIANO, MISAMIS OCCDENTAL Respondent,

SPECIAL PROCEEDING CASE TC-2015-003

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NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

WHEREAS, after alleging certain facts in a verified petition file on March 03, 2015, petitioner prayed that after notice, publication and hearing, an order be issued directing the Local Civil Registrar of Tangub City, to make the following correction in his record of Birth, to wit: A. Birth date from March 10, 1953 to February 8, 1961; B. Cancellation of the second registration of the Certificate of Live Birth.

WHEREAS, after alleging certain facts in a verified petition file on March 12, 2015, petitioner prayed that after notice, publication and hearing, an order be issued directing the Local Civil Registrar of Don Victoriano, Mis. Occ., to make the following correction in his record of Birth A. Year of birth from “1974” TO “1975” B. His middle name from “VILLAROBIA” to “VILLARUBIA”

WHEREFORE, finding the petition in due form and substance, the hearing of the same is hereby set on MAY 25, 2015 at 8:30 o’ clock in the morning, at the Session Hall of this Honorable Court, at which date, time and place, any concerned and interested person may appear and show cause, if any, why said petition shall be granted.

The Sheriff of this Honorable Court is hereby ordered to post copies of these Notices in three (3) conspicuous places, preferably in the Bulletin Board of this Court, the City Hall of Tangub City, and the Barangay Hall of Bay-bay-Migcanaway, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental.

Moreover, let a copy of this petition and notice be publish once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Occidental, all the expense of the petitioner, for the information and guidance of all concerned. Also, let a copy of petition and notice be furnished the petitioner, the Office of the Solicitor General, and the Local Civil Registrar of Tangub City, Mis. Occ. Any person having or claiming any interest under the entry whose correction is sought may, within Fifteen (15) day from notice to this petition, or from last date of publication of such notice, file his opposition thereto.

WITNESS, the Honorable SYLVIA A. SINGIDAS – MACHACON, Presiding/Executive Judge, this 18th day of March 2015.

(Sgd) ATTY. MARCELINO D. NATIVIDAD, JR. Clerk of Court – VI BWM :June 1, 8 & 15, 2015

WHEREFORE, finding the petition in due form and substance, the hearing of the same is hereby set on MAY 29, 2015 at 8:30 o’ clock in the morning, at the Session Hall of this Honorable Court, at which date, time and place, any concerned and interested person may appear and show cause, if any, why said petition shall be granted.

The Sheriff of this Honorable Court is hereby ordered to post copies of this Notices in three (3) conspicuous places, preferably in the Bulletin Board of this Court, the Municipal Hall of Don Victoria, and the Barangay Hall of Lalud, Don Victoriano, Misamis Occidental.

Moreover, let a copy of this petition and notice be publish once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Occidental, all the expense of the petitioner, for the information and guidance of all concerned. Also, let a copy of petition and notice be furnished the petitioner, the Office of the Solicitor General, and the Local Civil Registrar of Don Victoriano, Mis. Occ. Any person having or claiming any interest under the entry whose correction is sought may, within Fifteen (15) day from notice to this petition, or from last date of publication of such notice, file his opposition thereto.

WITNESS, the Honorable SYLVIA A. SINGIDAS – MACHACON, Presiding/Executive Judge, this 18th day of March 2015.

(Sgd) ATTY. MARCELINO D. NATIVIDAD, JR.

Clerk of Court – VI BWM : June 1, 8 & 15, 2015

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program partners of this particular release are the Local Government Units of Sagay and Guinsiliban in Camiguin.

The assistance is under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP), which is the DOLE’s contribution to the government’s agenda of inclusive growth through massive job generation and poverty reduction and reduce the vulnerability to risks of the poor, vulnerable and marginalized workers.

Moreover, together with the Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) in

the province, the Labor Day celebration was attended by more or less 500 participants who are beneficiaries of DOLE-assisted livelihood projects, management and workers of labor laws compliant establishments, Accredited Co-Partners (ACPs) and Special Program of Employment for Students (SPES) beneficiaries. (Jovelyn V. Perez/DOLE-10)

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The steel bridge is set to replace the run-down, wooden footbridge found at the site of the infamous January 25clash in Barangay Tukanalipao. Mlok said the structure dubbed as the

R.A 9048 Form No. ( LCRO)/ R.A 10172 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registrar Office Province : LANAO DEL NORTE City/Municipality: KAPATAGAN NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Rule 7 of R.A. Act. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that DENNIS E. QUIRANTE has filed with this Office a petition for CHANGE OF GENDER From “ FEMALE ” to “ MALE ”, in the certificate of Live Birth of DENNIS E. QUIRANTE Who was born on September 10, 1990 at Sto. Tomas, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Isabelo P. Quirante and Sherly G. Ewican.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 10, 2015.

(SGD) IVY REYES TONGCO Municipal Civil Registrar

BWM: June 1 & 8, 2015

“bridge of peace” will be completed by next month.

He said the bridge and the road project will be fully operational by the end of June.

The projects also include the P3.5 million renovation of the Hadji Salik National High School, the secondary school located in Barangay Tukanalipao.

The infrastructure projects were started in March this year with ARMM Gov. Mujiv Hataman, the region’s Public Works Secretary Emil Sadain, and officials from the Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry Division leading the groundbreaking ceremonies.

G ov. Hat a m a n s a i d the militar y has shown that it is supportive of the Mindanao peace process through active involvement

in the implementation of the projects.

The Army’s engineering battalion is undertaking the construction of a P1 million worth mosque in the area.

Mlok said most of the inf rast r uc tures w i l l b e finished on schedule. He appealed to local barangay officials to help facilitate the successful implementation of the projects.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION FC SPL. PROC. NO.009-M (15) OF TWO (2) MINORS JAPHET LIGA DE JESUS and RYAN ETHAN LIGA FOR DE JESUS WITH CHANGE OF FULL NAMES TO JAPHET DIGA ADOR and ADOPTION RYAN ETHAN DIGA ADOR, FE DIGA ADOR, Petitioner.

X-------------------------------------------------/ ORDER Petitioner’s through counsel filed a Petition for Adoption of two (2) minors Japhet Liga de Jesus and Ryan Ethan Liga de Jesus with Change of Full Names to Japhet Diga Ador and Ryan Ethan Diga Ador for the purpose that said minors children be freed from all obligations of obedience and maintenance with respect to their natural parents and that they be declared to all legal intents and purposes the child of the petitioner.

(SGD) IVY REYES TONGCO Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region BRANCH 44 Initao, Misamis Oriental IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION SPEC. PROC. NO. 2015-1299 FOR THE CORRECTION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF JONSITO CAIBIGAN JAMACA, JONSITO CAIBIGAN JAMACA Petitioner, - Versus – THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF INITAO, MISAMIS ORIENTAL Respondent.

Let copy of this Order be furnished the Office of the Solicitor General through the Provincial Prosecutor, the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the biological parent of the Child Jenith Liga de Jesus-Mozar.

Finally, let a copy of the petition and this Order be furnished to the Office of the Solicitor General and the Office of the Civil Registrar concerned.

BWM: May 25, June 1 & 8, 2015

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SO ORDERED.

Initao, Misamis Oriental, May 11, 2015 (Sgd) MARISSA P. ESTABAYA Presiding Judge

BWM: May 25, June 1 & 8, 2015

automatic transmission.

“We declared truck wars, so there would be more volume on the pickups,” Mr. Zara said. “Based on the initial market response, for Navara we have a very good problem of not having enough products.” ecosystems.

The establishment of MPAs has been proven effective in enabling depleted fish stocks and helping ecosystems to recover and replenish.

Currently, there are only 33 MPAs established under Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise known as the National Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992.

The law provides the legal framework for the establishment of MPAs. Although there are already a total of 1,620 MPAs created through local ordinances by virtue of the Fisheries Code of 1998, which mandates that 15 percent of coastal waters be set aside as marine reserves.

The project is also fully consistent with the country’s priorities and policies on biodiversity conservation, and contributes to the 2011-2016 Philippines Development Plan by enhancing coastal and marine resource management under the national integrated coastal management program.

The project also contributes to the National Plan of Action for the Coral Triangle Initiative under Executive Order No. 797, particularly on achieving the goals and targets on MPAs, climate change adaptation and ecosystem approach to fisheries management. (DENR)

R.A 9048 Form No. ( LCRO)/ R.A 10172 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registrar Office Province : LANAO DEL NORTE City/Municipality: KAPATAGAN NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Rule 7 of R.A. Act. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that DESSY RAPISA TEOFILO has filed with this Office a petition for CHANGE OF GENDER From “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ”, in the certificate of Live Birth of DESSY RAPISA TEOFILO Who was born on December 10, 1988 at Curvada, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are ILDEFONSO K. TEOFILO and JULITA C. RAPISA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 10, 2015.

(SGD) IVY REYES TONGCO Municipal Civil Registrar

BWM: June 1 & 8, 2015

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

ORDER

Further , let a copy of this Order and the petition be posted at the bulletin boards of the entrance door of this court, Hall of Justice, Initao, Misamis Oriental and Municipal Hall, Initao, Misamis Oriental.

(Sgd) DAN R. CALDERON Presiding Judge

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The Social Worker of this Court is directed to prepare and submit Child and Home Study Reports on the adoptee and submit her report to this Court within sixty (60) days from receipt of this Order.

Done this 20th day of April, 2015 in Medina, Misamis Oriental.

has seven variants, composed of 4x4 and 4x2 drive trains, and a six-speed manual or a class-leading seven-speed

BWM: June 1 & 8, 2015

The petition being sufficient in form and substance , the petitioner is directed to cause this Order to be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental at her own expense. Let copies of this Order be posted in three (3) conspicuous places, such as the Bulletin Boards of Mantangale, Balingoan, Misamis Oriental, Balingoan Municipal Hall and this Court. Let the hearing of the same be set for 16 July at 8:30 a.m.

SO ORDERED.

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United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the World from page 2 Bank’s Global Environment Fund.

B a i Ti n a D. Hu s i n , D E N R ’ s B i o d i v e r s i t y Grade 2 teacher of Balong Management Bureau (BMB) will E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l i n implement the project in partnership five conservation organizations Kabuntalan, Maguindanao, with with extensive experience in coastal said that in case of natural and marine conservation projects calamities, the plan is to in local communities. have make-up classes to The organizations are the compensate for the school National Fisheries Research and days lost. (Bureau of Public Development Institute for the West Sulu Sea Area, Conservation International-Philippines, Haribon Republic of the Philippines Foundation, World Wildlife FundRegion X Philippines, and RARE-Philippines.

Province of Lanao del Norte The BMB and its partners will Municipality of Kapatagan facilitate the setting up of a network of Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar marine protected areas (MPAs) and improve management effectiveness of local communities in these areas.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The project also includes

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to innovative financing mechanisms the public that GEORGE MORILLA TIBOR has filed with this Office a petition for to generate revenues needed to Change of Name from REYNALDO to GEORGE , in the certificate of Live Birth finance conservation activities in of REYNALDO MORILLA TIBOR Who was born on February 28, 1959 at Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are GAUDENCIO TIBOR and GREGORIA these areas.

MORILLA .

Fishing and other development

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with activities in MPAs are restricted this Office not later than June 10, 2015. and conservation activities there are comprehensive as they cover both the coastal and shoreline

Finding the petition for Correction of the Certificate of Live Birth of Jonsito Caibigan Jamaca sufficient in form and substance, the same is set for hearing on July 22, 2015 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, at this court sitting at the Hall of Justice, Poblacion, Initao, Misamis Oriental. The Civil Registrar concerned and any person having or claiming any interest under the certificate of marriage whose cancellation /correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition, file his or her opposition thereto.

At expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this Order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10TH Judicial Region BRANCH 26 Medina, Misamis Oriental

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Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ROSA NELLY SAGUINDEL RAFOLS has filed with this Office a petition for Change of Name from NILY LUMANSO SAGUINDIN to ROSA NELLY SAGUINDEL RAFOLS, in the certificate of Live Birth of NILY LUMANSO SAGUINDIN Who was born on May 5, 1961 at Bagong Silang, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are LEOFOLDO JUMAWAN SAGUINDEL and JASMINIA LUMANSOC SAGUINDEL.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 10, 2015.

(SGD) IVY REYES TONGCO Municipal Civil Registrar

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Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Initao -o0oNOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE- 0017 R.A. 10172

Date: May 20, 2015

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A.10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that AIZA A. BAGARES has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from “ “ to “ “ and correction of entry in sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” or correction of entry in the date of birth from “ “ to “ “ in the certificate of live birth of AIZA A. BAGARES at Initao, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are SAMUEL C. BAGARES and PEDRITA U. ACUT.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 16, 2015.

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(Sgd) ISAIAS A. JARALES Municipal Civil Registrar

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projects like roads, water supply systems, sanitation facilities and livelihoods for farmers, according to Matthew Stephens, the World Bank-Mindanao Trust Fund program manager, said last week.

“These projects are what the people wanted and suggested to achieve peace in the community,” Stephens said.

The program has reached at least 500,000 people in 214 villages in 75 municipalities in 12 provinces, he added.

Pe rl it a L a o g an , of barangay Romangaob in South Upi, Maguidanao, said she is among those who have benefited from the project through a post-harvest facility that enables them to dry their crops faster.

She recalled that before they only had tarpaulins on which to dry their corn and palay.

“But now it’s far different.

We save a lot of money and time waiting for our products to be sold,” she said.

In Sitio Tuka, Barangay Ganta, Kabuntalan, Maguindanao, the projects included a trading center and 10 public toilets built in different areas.

Rahima Samba said they used the Pulangi River as their huge “toilet”, a practice that endangered the residents especially the children.

She said the toilets have also helped the residents observe proper hygiene and sanitation.

The MTF provided capacity-building support to the Bangsamoro Development Authority, which aimed to produce a Bangsamoro Development Plan, a comprehensive economic blueprint for the proposed Bangsamoro territory.

The MTF pools money from the European Union, the governments of Sweden, Australia, US, Canada and New Zealand and the World Bank.

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other to Panabo City, which requires a longer route. Under the latter proposal, both ends of the bridge would fall within Davao del Norte province.

The company has informed the Davao City government of its intent, according to Ivan C. Cortez, head of the Davao City Investment Promotion Center. “ The company has intimated its desire to pursue (the feasibility study),” said Mr. Cortez, but added that it would be up to Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte to decide whether the LRT or the bridge would be considered a priority by the local government.

The National Economic and Development Authority, based on a recommendation by the Davao Regional Development Council (RDC), recently approved a P90million budget for a feasibility study on the longstanding

proposal to build a SamalDavao City bridge.

The project is being recommended for implementation under the public-private partnership program.

Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo P. del Rosario, also chair of the RDC, said he is prepared to make another proposal for a Samal-Panabo bridge in case Davao City rejects the plan.

The bridge, Mr. del Rosario said, is “very important because this will spur more development between the cities that it will connect...

This is vital in our continued promotion of Samal as a top tourist destination.”

On t he ot her hand, Tourism Regional Director Roberto P. Alabado III, who is also an environmental planner, is pushing for a more comprehensive study that will take into consideration the impact of the bridge on Samal’s ecology.

Samal is currently accessible by sea transport from Davao City.

A bridge between Davao City and Samal was first proposed in the mid-1990s when a Malaysian company planned on developing a 250-hectare area into the Samal Casino Resort. The project was abandoned in 2000 following the Asian financial crisis of 1997.S

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Rural Development Program (PRDP).

Makmo d Mending, ARMM’s Agriculture and Fisheries Secretar y and Regional Program Advisory Board (RPAB) chairman said the board’s members approved the infrastructure and enterprise development projects for three ARMM prov inces, sp e cif ic a l ly, Maguindanao, Tawi-Tawi and Basilan.

“Nag-convene ang members ng board para mascreen at ma-approve ang mga proposal for ARMM para maipasa sa Mindanao at national board at mapondohan na rin (The RPAB board members convened to screen and approve the proposals for funding by the national board),” Sec. Mending said.

Six farm to market roads in the province of Tawi-Tawi amounting to more than P246 million and eight similar projects in Maguindanao amounting to more than P459 million comprise the approved projects under the infrastructure development component of PRDP. Sec. Mending added, the infrastructure development component aims at improving the links from production areas to markets to enhance the efficiency of transporting agricultural products.

A crumb rubber processing and marketing project in Basilan amounting to over P127 million was approved under the enterprise development component.

“The rubber processing plant in Basilan will help in

regulating the price of rubber in the region and will generate employment in the processing plant and in buying stations,” Sec. Mending said.

The above-mentioned projects will roll out after deliberation and approval of the PRDP’s National Program Advisor y Board (NPAB) this year. The first farm-tomarket road project under the program was constructed in Talayan, Maguindanao with 12.3 kilometers traversing five barangays.

The PRDP is an upscale program of the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) that ended five years ago. The six-year rural development initiative is under the Department of Agriculture. It has a total budget of P27.5 billion with project cost shared by the national government, the World Bank and local government units.

“Because of the success of MRDP, ipinagpatuloy ng national government ito.

Ang ginawa nila, buong Pilipinas na ang coverage at ito na ang PRDP (Because of the MRDP’s success, the national government decided to launch a similar program – the PRDP – but with nationwide coverage),” Sec. Mending said. (Bureau of Public Information-ARMM/ PIA-10)

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as to the structural integrity of all bridges in Misamis Oriental” and was directed that the issues of Mambayaan Bridge be resolved.

A copy of DPWH Region 10 report was sent to the Office of Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez last May 19, 2015.

The inspection yielded that out of the eleven bridges (Butuan-Cagayan de Oro City-Iligan City Road) that were inspected, three of them are in bad condition while the rest are in poor condition. These findings concern the Vice Governor as statistically at least 20 typhoons visit the Philippines yearly. He strongly pushes for interventions “to anticipate the effects of a more vigorous

flow of water, mud and stones.” However, DPWH 10 said that “bridges with Poor and Bad Overall conditions are already scheduled for repair” this year and next year.

Vice Governor Pelaez vows to monitor the developments made to address the issues concerning the bridges in Misamis Oriental as they serve “important and valuable role in strengthening the economy of the province.”

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Roa said PGMO has the obligation and responsibility t hroug h D epE d in t he province in ensuring the best interest of the child as a primary consideration in all matters concerning children.

“This is mandated in Article 3, paragraph I of the United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), wherein the Philippine Government is a signatory,” he said.

Meanwhile, DepEd Order Nos. 55 and 100, s. of 2007 called for prioritizing the mainstreaming of DRRM in the implementation of projects and programs and the DRR concepts in the S econdar y Curriculum, respectively.

Pupils and students should be taught and be equipped with practical knowledge and useful mechanism on DRRM, in order for them to be fully aware of what to do during disasters to avoid casualties and fatalities, the aforementioned DepEd orders provide. (PIA10)

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