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Briefly Programs and projects MORE than 150 representatives from regional line agencies, governmentowned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), private sector organizations, and local government units (LGUs) in the region participated in a consultation organized by the Regional Development Council of Northern Mindanao (RDC-X), March 10.

The simultaneous sectoral committee consultation was intended to review and determine whether the proposed programs and projects of government agencies and academic institutions for fiscal year (FY) 2016 are responsive to the needs of the region and the country as a whole, said Engr. Leon Dacanay Jr., regional director of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in the region in his opening remarks.

He said the consultation will serve as a venue to properly evaluate and influence the ongoing and proposed programs and projects of all regional line agencies, GOCCs, and SUCs for 2016 so that more funds will be channeled to the programs that performed well especially in addressing the critical gaps identified in the regional development plan.

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Slowdown in power, banking forays pulls down Aboitiz Power’s profit in 2014

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By GRACE BEBER, Staff Writer

HE Aboitiz Power Corp. (APC) is targeting to increase its capacity from 2,210-MW to 2,524-MW this year, from the commissioning of its 14-MW Sabangan hydro plant and the 260 MWDavao Coal plant for the first half of 2015.

In a statement, APC said the 40-MW contracting capacity from the Unified Leyte Plant was also included in the 2015 capacity target.

APC also said it targets to increase its capacity by another 2,000-MWs in the

next five years, with an allocation of P52 billion f or t h i s y e ar’s c apit a l expenditures.

It noted the 2,000-MW projects as the 420-MW Pagbilao, 340-MW Therma Visayas Inc, 470-MW Therma

South Plant, 68-MW Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon, 600MW Subic baseload plant, a 200-MW solar project with Sunedison and another 200MW potential from run-ofriver hydro projects.

Meanwhile, slowdown in its power and banking businesses dragged down APC’s net income by 10 percent from P18.6 billion in 2013 to P16.7 billion in 2014.

“APC reported a percent year-on-year decrease in its consolidated net income power/PAGE 11

YEAR OF THE POOR. School children in Sitio Maliwanag, Kibangay, Lantapan town in Bukidnon gather around the food items they receive on Monday from the Social Action Center of the Diocese of Malaybalay. The diocese is embarking on a relief program in line with the Church’s declaration of 2015 as the Year of the Poor. photo courtesy of jean m . mordeno / sac

House body to take up BBL on April 6-16

Bottom-up budgeting THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 conducted on March 11 a one-day Consultation on BottomUp-Budgeting (BUB) 2015 project implementation.

A total of 873 projects under the BUB program will be implemented in Region 10 this year.

Based on the 2015 status reported by the Regional Poverty Reduction Action Team (RPRAT) 10 in a meeting held on February 24, the main bottleneck encountered by the agencies is the delay in the compliance by the local government units (LGUs) of the documentary requirements necessary for the implementation of its proposed projects.

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DAVAO City – The House of R epres ent at ives’ Ad Hoc C ommittee on the B angsamoro B asic L aw (AHCBBL) will meet on April

6 to 16 to finish deliberations on the BBL, so that plenary debates can begin when Congress resumes sessions on bbl/PAGE 11

Farmers benefit from high price of palay: NFA COLOR OF SUMMER. When these trees at Bukidnon National High School in Malaybalay City called golden shower turn, well, golden, the students know it’s already summer and classes are about to end. mindanews photo by h . marcos c . mordeno

LOCAL farmers are benefitting from the current high farmgate price of palay as the summer harvest begins to peak, the National Food Authority (NFA) said Tuesday.

NFA Administrator Renan B. Dalisay said that data from the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) showed that the farmgate price of palay Benefit/PAGE 11

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ARMM joins women’s month celebration

M A R AW I C it y - - T he Regional Commission on Bangsamoro Women (RCBW) will mark the observance of the national women’s month this March in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao with activities focused on giving assistance to women and children displaced by the present military operation in Maguindanao. “ We a n c h o r e d o u r activities with the region’s call for peace because of what is happening now in our region, especially in Maguindanao,” said RCBW Chairperson Sittie Jehanne Mutin.

The military offensive against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) has now escalated to 11 towns in the province, displacing more than 60,000 people, mostly women and children.

Mut i n s ai d wom e n , children and the elderly undergo tremendous ordeal in times of conflict. She said conditions in evacuation centers can be very hard, with hundreds of families having to rely mostly on relief assistance for food.

“We are asking everyone especially those affected to cling to hope and help each

other,” she added.

According to the RCBW, the women’s month celebration in the ARMM will feature activities such as peace dialogues, lectures on women rights, trainings on entrepreneurship, and other social activities including relief operations and psychosocial intervention to women and children staying in evacuation centers.

The celebration, which carries the theme “Babae, ang desisyon mo ay mahalaga sa kinabukasan ng bawat isa, ikaw na!” kicked-off on March 9 with a parade participated by ARMM employees in Cotabato City.

A dialogue on the Mindanao peace process was held in the afternoon with a representative from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) discussing updates on the ongoing peace process between the government and t h e Moro Is l am i c Liberation Front (MILF) and a lecture about the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. Mutin said they want to accelerate t he p ar t i c ip at i on of Moro women in peace building, economic empowerment

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and in enhancing gender development intervention for good governance in the region.

She also appealed to elected officials and lawmakers to support the peace process to end the off

and on conflicts in Mindanao.

Other activities scheduled by the agency include an orientation on Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence against Women and Children Act, trainings on economic and entrepreneurship

in the five provinces and two cities of ARMM, in partnership with the local government and CSOs, and relief operation together with the region’s Humanitarian Emergency Action Response Team (HEART).

The obser vance of National Women’s month ever y March is in line with Pro clamation No. 227 promulgated in 1988.

The RCBW is the principal women development agency of ARMM.

DA, TESDA conducts rubber prod’n competency training COMMITTED to harness the potentials of rubber for the local and international market, the Department of Agriculture-High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) has jointly initiated a rubber production competency training with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-10 (TESDA-10) to train rubber producers and rubber p l a nt at i o n w o r k e r s t o develop their expertise on rubber production and post harvest technologies and come up with competent trainers on rubber tapping.

The activity was made possible in coordination with the United Rubber Producers and Processors Association (URPPA), the International Center for Research in Agroforestry ( IC R A F ) , Un i v e r s it y of S out her n Mind anao (USM), Central Mindanao University (CMU), and Farm Child, a non-government organization.

Around 30 participants from the different parts of Mindanao, consisting of rubber producers and rubber plantation workers who are members of URPPA and the academe joined

the Trainers’ Training on Rubber Production NCII, held at the Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) and at the Conservation Ag r ic u lture wit h Tre es Learning Center in Claveria, Misamis Oriental.

The training provided an opp or tunity for the participants to develop their mastery in rubber budwood and seedling nurser y establishment, budding operation, planting rubber t re es/r ubb er s e e d lings, tapping operations and latex harvesting which will help them earn a certificate of

competency.

In line with this, the participants will go t hroug h an ass essment process to be conducted

by TESDA to determine their competency level for a particular skill set. The certification will also serve as proof of qualification for the participants for a 45-day Training for Work Scholarship Program of TESDA in order to gain a National Certification (NC II). The said undertaking is also in line with the DA’s thrust to improve the quality of rubber products in the country.

DILG 10 conduct consultation on bottom-upbudgeting 2015 project implementation C A G AYA N D E O R O CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) R e g i on 1 0 c on du c t e d on March 11 a one-day Consultation on BottomUp-Budgeting (BUB) 2015 project implementation.

A total of 873 projects under the BUB program will be implemented in Region 10 this year.

Based on the 2015 status

reported by the Regional Poverty Reduction Action Team (RPRAT) 10 in a meeting held on February 24, the main bottleneck encountered by the agencies is the delay in the compliance by the local government units (LGUs) of the documentar y requirements necessary for the implementation of its proposed projects.

Ac c ord i n g t o Att y.

Rene K. Burdeos, regional direc tor, DILG-10 the o n e - d ay c o n s u l t at i o n activity with the par ticipating agencies ai ms to f a c i l it ate and hasten the preparation/ revision/finalization of t hes e do c ument ar y requirements.

By conducting a c o n s u l t at i o n , i t s h a l l also address respective concerns from the cities

and municipalities particularly in the technical aspect of the preparation.

Around 235 participants, composed of representatives from the participating agencies and from the nine cities and 84 municipalities in Region 10 are the participants.

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NESTLE, the world’s leading nutrition, health and wellness company, has expanded its presence across the country by establishing additional coffee buying stations in three new locations.

Nestlé Philippines recently opened new direct coffee buying stations in key coffee resource areas in Batangas, Iloilo, and Cavite, providing farmers a farmto-market route as well as local training for plant propagation and production.

Small- to mediumscale coffee producers and intermediaries can now sell their coffee produce straight to Nestlé buying stations in Silang, Cavite, Lapuz Norte in Iloilo, and Bagong Pook in Lipa, Batangas.

“Through these stations, Nestlé is ensured of access to the high-quality coffeeresource base in the country, securing a sustainable supply chain while improving the coffee industry,” Edith de Leon, senior vice president and head of Corporate Affairs of Nestlé Philippines, said in a statement.

De Leon said building coffee buying stations form part of the Farmer Connect program of the group’s global coffee initiative NESCAFÉ Plan.

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Through Farmer Connect, Nestlé directly s ources green coffee beans from local producers, helping the company ensure local supply of coffee to Nestlé’s factories, while making improvements in the quality and productivity of farmers through sharing of good farming practices in the field.

“Coffee buying stations enable coffee farmers to sell their coffee harvest based on the prevailing market price,” de Leon said.

“By sourcing directly

from local farmers, we are not only assured of longterm supply of the right quantity and quality of green coffee on which our brands depend, but it also secures a robust coffee livelihoods for our small farmers,” de Leon said.

Nestlé regularly sends price updates on coffee via SMS to local growers to allow them to get maximum profits out of their production.

After fair grading of coffee beans, farmers get paid the same day they deliver their produce to

the satellite station.

Throug h t he buying stations, coffee growers also get access to some of the best agricultural practices in coffee farming, production, and processing.

N e s t l é ’s i n - h o u s e agronomists provide farmers and suppliers with trainings on the latest and sustainable coffee-growing techniques that ensure quality produce and maximum yield.

De Leon said that Nestlé received a total of 54,000 metric tons of lo callysourced coffee beans in 2014.

EDC unit raises P8.5B from bank loan A SUBSIDIARY of Energy Development Corp. (EDC) has secured P8.5 billion in fresh funding from local banks to be used to repay debts maturing in June.

The Lopez-led parent company said in a disclosure

yesterday that “Green Core Geothermal, Inc. (GCGI) completed the execution of separate loan agreements” with eight local banks “for a tot a l amount of P8.5 billion.”

The lenders were

Universal Robina folds in packaging materials supplier THE Gokongwei-led maker of Jack ‘N Jill snack foods and C2 ready-to-drink tea has bought out the minority shareholders of a subsidiary that supplies the manufacturer with flexible packaging materials.

In a d i s cl o su re to t h e P h i l ip pi n e St o c k E x c h a n g e , Un i v e r s a l Robina Corporation (URC) said its board approved yesterday the merger of CFC Clubhouse Property Inc (CCPI). The merger involved URC’s acquisition of the less than one percent interest in CCPI held by members of the Gokongwei family.

URC provided no detail as to the cost of the transaction.

URC already owned 442,419,500 shares for a 99.99 percent stake in CCPI, while the following each had

100 shares in the unit: John L. Gokongwei Jr., James L. Go, Lance Y. Gokongwei, Robina Gokongwei-Pe, and Patrick Henry C. Go. CCPI had an authorized capital stock of 500 million, of which 442,420,000 were issued and outstanding and each valued at P1.

Established in December 15, 2005, CCPI began production in April 1, 2007.

“The proposed merger is expected to benefit URC in the reduction of expenses through the economies of scale, centralized administration and greater efficiency,” the Gokongweiled food manufacturer said.

“CCPI is expanding its capacity to accommodate URC's increase in demand for dr y laminated and extruded wrappers,” URC added. supplier/PAGE 11

identified as Asia United B an k C or p.; B an k of t he Phi l ippine Isl ands ; B D O Un i b an k , In c . ; Development Bank of the Philippines; L and Bank of the Philippines; Rizal Commercial Banking C or p.; Robins ons B ank Corp.; and Union Bank of the Philippines.

BDO Capital & Investment Corp. served as the sole arranger for the transaction.

The loan will be used “to repay EDC’s bond maturity this June,” according to Vice-President for Finance Erwin O. Avante. “ The bonds have the same amount of P8.5 billion... that was us ed for the acquisition of Palinpinon and Tongonan plant,” Mr. Avante said in a text message.

EDC, through GCGI, bought the 192.5-megawatt ( M W ) Pa l i np i n o n a n d 1 1 2 . 5 - M W To n g o n a n geothermal plants for $220 million through an auction conducted by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. in 2009.

In another development, EDC announced a two-year buyback program for its common shares.

The company said in

a separate disclosure that it s B o ard of D i re c t or s authorized the management “to buy at its discretion from the market the cor poration’s shares up to an aggregate value of...

P4 billion worth of the company’s common shares.”

The buy b ack p er io d will commence on March 15 and will conclude on March 14, 2017.

The size of the shares EDC wants to redeem is equivalent to 2.4 % of the company’s total outstanding c om m on s h are s pr i c e d at P8.86 each based on Friday’s close.

EDC also reported yesterday that one of its three power plants at its B a c m an f a c i l it y - - t h e 20-megawatt unit -- “autotripped” on Thursday last week, “which by initial indication was due to a minor lube oil leak.” “ The inspection is now focused on possible effects to turbine and generator b earings and ot h e r c omp on e nt s an d on the repairs as may be necessary, preparatory to the restarting of the unit,” EDC said.

“The unit is expected to be back in service in time for the peak energy demand in the summer months.”

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The Big Deadline

hink a minute…You might have heard of the Parkinson’s Law. It says that people will take as long as you give them to finish a job. So if you give someone a day to do something, then at the end of the day it will probably be done. But if you give them 3 days to do that same job, then they will usually take all 3 days to do it. You see, most of us will take all the time we’re given to do something and won’t finish it until we’re forced to—whether it’s a school paper or letter we need to write, paying our bills and taxes, or cutting the grass. We often put off doing things until the last minute, until our deadline! Then we relax again for awhile until our next deadline.

It’s hard for some of us to understand people who work and plan many years ahead. A famous French leader asked his gardener to plant a tree, but the gardener didn’t want to because he said that kind of tree takes almost 100 years to grow big to full maturity. So the French leader said to the gardener: “Then there’s no time to lose. Plant it right now!”

The fact is that if we didn’t have deadlines, most of us wouldn’t get much done in life. Deadlines force us to do something before

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it’s too late and we pay a painful price by suffering the consequences. But think about it, what is the biggest deadline you will ever face? Isn’t it your death?

Whether you’re ready or not. The problem is that none of us knows for sure when it’s coming. We might live another 40 years, or we might just have 2-3 weeks to live. So the only way to live with real peace and happiness is to know for sure that you’re ready to die today. But how can you be ready to die every day?

Jesus Christ said the only way is if you know that you’re living every day in a right relationship with your Maker whom you must face at the end of your life.

That’s why God Himself, Jesus Christ, came to show us how to live that way.

Your decision to love and hurst/PAGE 11

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orporate social responsibility (CSR) is not a mere adornment to enhance the beauty of the corporate altar. It is a responsibility in itself that corporations and firms are establishing within their system of existence in the business world.

CSR policy functions as a built-in, self-regulating mechanism for the company and its critics to monitor and ensure active compliance of the spirit of the law, ethical standards, and international norms.

CSR embraces responsibility for the c omp any ’s a c t i ons and

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encourage a positive impact through its activities on the environment, consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders and all other members of the public sphere who may also be considered as stakeholders.

The term “corporate social responsibility” came into common use in the late 1960s and early 1970s after many multinational corporations formed the term stakeholder, meaning those on whom an organization’s activities have

an impact. It was used to describe corporate owners beyond shareholders as a result of an influential book by R. Edward Freeman, Strategic management: a stakeholder approach in 1984.[2] Proponents argue that corporations make more long term profits by operating with a perspective, while critics argue that CSR distracts from the economic role of businesses. Others argue CSR is merely windowdressing, or an attempt

Of raping cows, blaming subordinates

IFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” (1 Peter 3:13, the Holy Bible).

-ooo OF RAPING COWS, BLAMING SUB ORDINATES: How can a man rape a cow, as what one Andy Loyola y Anarna of Cavite, was caught doing the other day? Well, we might as well ask a question which deals with a person who could be at the same level as Loyola: how can someone blame those under him of fooling him in relation to a highly sensitive, dangerous, and, of course, profitable operation, such as, perhaps, arresting or killing a world terrorist with so much bounty on his head?

The answer is that, both are suffering from serious mental disorders, and would therefore need to be confined in isolation so as to rehabilitate them, and prevent them from inflicting more harm on animals,

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to pre-empt the role of governments as a watchdog over powerful multinational corporations.

Consequently, Henr y Ford can boldly assert that a good company delivers excel lent pro duc ts and services, but a great company does all that and also strives to make the world a better place.

CSR has become i ncre asi ng ly i mp or t ant because today’s heightened interest in the proper role of business in society has been promoted by increased sensitivity to and awareness of environmental and ethical issues.

e need to talk a little bit more about conscience these days, because if ever some reference to it is made in the media, it is so swallowed up by its controversial social, legal and political context, that its basic religious and spiritual nature is practically distorted, if not corrupted, and its strategic role in all aspects and levels of our life unappreciated.

E sp e c i a l ly w he n we make reference to what is usually termed as “freedom of conscience,” we can have such a varied interpretation of meaning and understanding that we end up confused and in unavoidable conflicts.

In some extreme cases, conscience can be understood as a right to do anything we like, practically making ourselves our own god and creator, our own lawgiver.

And this simply cannot be.

It’s absurd. The commonest

and, yes, of course, on their countrymen, too. Undeniably, both men pose dangers to those around them owing to their unstable conditions.

I know what you are thinking of, as you are reading this. But, sorry, I am not referring to anyone in government. I am not even referring to the controversy surrounding the Mamasapano massacre in which 44 officers and men of the Special Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were brutally slaughtered by people who are supposedly partners of the Aquino government in the quest for peace in Mindanao.

-ooo THE NEED FOR PURISIMA, NAPENAS, TO TELL THE TRUTH: Be that as it may, there is now a compelling need for both Alan Purisima, resigned chief of the PNP, and Getulio Napenas, ousted chief of the SAF, to tell the truth about the Mamasapano operation on January 25, 2015. If they

do not realize it yet, what the President has been blaming them with constitutes clear accusations that they participated in the murder of the SAF commandos.

For, in the Philippine judicial system, there is such a thing as a “principal by indispensable cooperation”, or a person who performs an act indispensable to the commission of a crime. The Supreme Court, in the 2012 case of People vs. Dina Dulay, said that a person could be held guilty for a crime if he did an act without which the crime would not have been accomplished.

If Purisima and Napenas would not say anything now to refute what Aquino is accusing them with, they would in effect be admitting that they had a hand in the mass killing of the SAF officers and men, all because they were the ones who brought the commandos to Mamasapano on their own accord, and then abandoned the policemen to die a grisly death, in the

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hands of the enemy yet.

That is murder, pure and simple, by any standard.

-ooo WHO ORDERED THE MAMASAPANO OPERATION? The failure of Purisima and Napenas to explain now how the Mamasapano operation came about, who ordered that it be carried out on January 25, 2015, and who directed its operation on that fateful day, could be interpreted to mean that, really, the blame and the liability for the death of the 44 SAF officers and men batas/PAGE 11

Care for our conscience of common sense can readily debunk it.

Conscience is a judgment we make with respect to the morality of an action we make. It is a judgment we make either before, during or after a human act, qualifying it as either good, bad or neutral.

It is something personal which does not mean that it does not have implications in the other aspects of our life, social, legal, professional, etc. Conscience figures at the very foundation of every human act we make, and our human acts can have varied effects, consequences and implications.

Let’s remember that as persons, we are meant by nature to be in relation with others, first with our God and Creator who is the original and ultimate lawgiver, and then with everybody and everything else. Therefore,

our actions as persons will unavoidably involve our web of relations.

Our sense of privacy, which is also part of our nature, should not be taken to mean that we can be on our own. It is meant rather to protect our individuality, our uniqueness, our subjectivity, without compromising our need to be universally related to everyone and everything else, starting with God and always with God. We need to take good care of our conscience. As an act of judgment, it has to gather relevant data, first of all from God, our ultimate lawgiver, and from things on the ground, in a specific situation, with concrete persons involved.

It has to hear from all these sources and process the information slowly and with prudence before making a judgment. It’s not true that

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judgments of conscience are always spontaneous and immediate. They can take time and has to go through a long process.

From these considerations, we can already gather that for our conscience to be properly formed, we need to have a vital relationship with God and with others. This will require of us constant effort, and of course the grace of cimagala/PAGE 11

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UCPB Launched First Cagayan de Oro Auto and Home Loan Fair

By Joe Palabao/BWM VP for Marketing

The United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) launched its first ever Loan Fair in Cagayan de Oro City at Ayala Centrio Mall, March 6-8, 2015 from 10 AM to 10 PM. UCPB one of the leading providers of financial services and innovative products in the country today has offered special loan packages in auto and home loan services to their valued consumers during the three (3) day successful Loan Fair.

Consumers took advantage of freebies and special offers and entered actual market encounter as UCPB offered high loanable amounts to answer

the consumers need, quick processing, competitive interest rates which are available nationwide. UCPB has extensive partnerships with top real estate and developers, brokers and top auto dealers from all over the country.

In an interview with UCPB Exec ut ive Vice President Higinio ‘Joey’ Macadaeg, Jr., Corporate and Banking Group told BusinessWeek Mindanao that it is their great interest and pleasure to advertise UCPB services throughout t he Phi l ippines- t he y had come up in holding Loan Fairs in key cities of the country. They offer

competitive interest rates in their overall loan packages in auto and home loans with flexible terms and tailored fit package for the consumers.

Furthermore, he said that through the Loan Fairs, UCPB helps more people realize their plans by offering special packages that are tailored- fit to their car and housing loans to satisfy their needs. He also added that they also offer Small Business Loan (SBL) to fund working capital, to expand business and purchase of equipment.

Powered by UCPB during the 3-day Loan Fair are the following: For Car Loans- Kia Green Cars Mindanao Corporation, BMW Premium Motoren C or p or at i on , Ve rd ant Moteurs C or porationfeaturing Peuqeot Cars.

Toyota, Isuzu, Nissan, Ford, Foton and Mitsubushi Motors Corporation. Housing LoanFilinvest-Avida, AWBrown Company, Pueblo de Oro. An employee with a monthly gross income of P30,000 or more can already avail of their home loan package.

For the duration of the 3-day Loan Fair, UCPB staff from their Loan Department had already processed quite a number of applications and

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Gracing the cutting of the Ceremonial Prosperity Ribbon of the First Ever UCPB Cagayan de Oro City Loan Fair are from L-R Crisanty David-UCPB Head of Financing; Ms. Joji Narico-Head Credit & Administrative Division; UCPB Client Ms. Jocelyn Tan-Proprietor of JL Diamond Star from Maramag, Bukidnon assisting UCPB Executive Vice President Higinio O. Macadaeg, Jr., Corporate and Consumers Banking Group; looking on at the back is Emmanuel Mugto-AVIDA Marketing Director; Ms. Carolina Zavala-UCPB CFBC Dept. Head; Ms. Mona Arabelle Solidum-FILINVEST General Manager and Voltaire Flores-Product Manager-Pueblo de Oro. The 3-day UCPB Loan Fair was held at the Ayala Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City from March 6-8, 2015.

more are coming in to be processed.

Since last year 2014UCPB had been conducting the Loan Fairs in all key cities of the Philippines,

Abreeza Mall in Davao City, Ayala Mall in Cebu, Maquee Mall in Angeles City and now in Cagayan de Oro City.

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SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN TO BESTOW ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS TO GRADUATING VALEDICTORIANS, SALUTATORIANS AND STUDENT LEADERS IN MISAMIS ORIENTAL

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ISAMIS ORIENTAL – As the end of the School Year is approaching, new challenges for pupils and students will also

come as they inch their way up the educational ladder. To inspire them to continue and strive harder, the Sangguniang

A HAPPY MISOR ACADEMIC EXELLENCE AND EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AWARDS – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ and 1st District Provincial Board Member Vincent K. Pelaez listen to 2nd District Provincial Board Member Nancy S. Madjos (standing) as she delivers her privilege speech which seeks to bestow graduating valedictorians, salutatorians and student leaders the A Happy MisOr Academic Excellence and Exemplary Leadership Awards.

Pa n l a l aw i g a n o f M i s a m i s Oriental passed a Resolution recognizing the achievements of pupils and students graduating as valedictorian, salutatorian or leader in the Province of Misamis Oriental and bestowing upon each of them the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s A Happy MisOr Ac a d e m i c E x c e l l e n c e a n d Exemplary Leadership Awards.

Authored by Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez and co-authored by 2nd Provincial District Board Member Nanc y S. Madjos, the Resolution says that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan is aware of the difficulties of students in securing proper e du c at i on w h i l e s i n c e re ly mindful of their diligence and persistence that brought them to the momentous event in their lives which is graduation.

“It is only but fitting to recognize the achievements of the students whose education is the only asset a trying parent can bequeath to them. These

achievements of graduating pupi ls and students ma ke parents, teachers and mentors proud,” Board Member Madjos said during the Privilege Hour.

The cer tif icates will b e given to all public and private elementar y and s econdar y schools in the province during their respective Graduation Ceremonies/Commencement Exercises.

The Sangguniang Pa n l a l a w i g a n w i l l a s s i g n r e p r e s e nt at i v e s t o at t e n d the graduation ceremonies/ commencement exercises in various schools to read the Resolution and present the Awards to deserving students.

“This is a profound way to recognize the achievements of pupils and students graduating as Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Leader in particular to show gratitude to them and to make them good examples worthy of emulation of their fellow young,” Vice Governor

Pelaez expressed.

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan also enjoined the Schools Division Superintendents of the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Misamis Oriental, Gingoog City and El Salvador City to distribute the certificates to all public and private elementary and secondary schools.

Vice Governor Pelaez started giving the same awards to all schools nationwide when he was still the Executive Director of the Center for Students and Co-Curricular Affairs of DepEd. Now that he is Vice Governor, he wants to continue what he has started in DepEd in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

The Resolution was passed during the 9th Regular Session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Oriental held last 2 March 2015. A similar Resolution was also passed last year and the awards were also given to all schools in the province.

Literacy empowers Davao Norte Lumads to share, celebrate culture TAGUM CITY -- Literacy has empowered the Indigenous People in the province to share and celebrate their cultural heritage.

Datu Fernando Mantog, Tribal Chieftain of Barangay Florida in Kapalong, this province, said that basic literacy skills has allowed his people to release the deep-seated feeling of shame and low self-esteem.

He heralded the g o v e r n m e n t ’s l i t e r a c y program has helped the Lumads build self-confidence and improve their well-being.

“Di li na mi mau law kay kabalo na mi mubasa, mosulat ug mo-ihap (We are not ashamed anymore since we are now able to read, write and count),” he said.

Mantog is among the 132 Lumads who completed the Alternative Learning System for Indigenous People (ALS-IP) implemented by the Provincial Government in coordination with the Department of Education.

The program includes livelihood trainings to widen the economic opportunities of the IPs. Governor Rodolfo d e l R o s a r i o, w h o l e d the distribution of their certificates of completion, lauded the IPs for their enthusiasm in learning basic literacy and numeracy.

Aside from allowing the Lumads to attain their goals and participate meaningfully in society, the governor said education is the key to preserving their cultural heritage.

The fifty-year old Mantog never had formal education when he was young out of fear.

“Giingnan ko sa akong amahan nga ka-onon ko sa agta kung moeskwela ko (My father told me that a mythical monster will eat me if I go to school),” he revealed.

Education was not on his list of priorities since he became engrossed with his duties as a young chieftain

starting at the age of 15.

He was a well-respected leader and well-versed in their cultural tradition and practices.

“Apan maulaw ko nga dili ko kama-o mobasa (I was ashamed that I could not read),” he opened up.

Things changed when he was given the opportunity to learn basic literacy skills in 1981, which was enriched by his participation in the ALS-IP program since last year.

He said the literac y program significantly helped

him improve his people skills as a tribal leader.

He also became a trainer of the municipal tribal dance troupe, which even won in a national competition some years back. His artists, who are also ALS-IP completers, now get regular invitations to

perform in various occasions across the region.

“Nahimo kaming madasigon sa pag-ambit ug pagselebrar sa among Lumadnong kultura (We are more inspired to share and celebrate our culture),” he said. (PNA)

Davao Sur guv groundbreaks new mun. hall MAGSAYSAY, Davao del Sur -- Governor Claude Bautista led Friday morning the groundbreaking ceremony and the unveiling of the perspective of the new municipal hall, here.

Bautista was joined by Vice Governor Aileen Almendras, Provincial Board Members Nonito Llanos and Victoriano Cadungog, Mayor Arthur Davin, Vice Mayor Donnabel Joy Ferolino-Mejia, municipal councillors, barangay captains, representatives of the academe, cooperatives and civil society organizations.

In his message, he described the activity as another

milestone of the history of not only the municipality of Magsaysay but also in the entire Davao del Sur province.

“This is a historic event unfolding in our province. My heartfelt congratulations go to Mayor Davin and the rest of officials and the people of Magsaysay. Rest assured that the provincial government is very supportive in any development efforts if only to serve the people best,” he said.

According to Municipal Engineer Haide Dela Torre, the budget for the construction comes from the Php35-million loan proceeds at the Land

Bank of the Philippines and another Php10-million c o u nt e r p a r t f r o m t h e provincial government.

Dela Torre said that the Lacson Building will also be renovated whose funding would also come from the

Php45-million total budget allocation.

Mayor Davin said that the construction of the municipal hall will pave way for a more improved delivery of basic services to residents of this town. (PNA)

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Outstanding Tagumenyos recognized TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines - Seven individuals and one organization were bestowed the first roll-out of the Tagumpay Excellence Awards, the highest recognition awarded by the City Government of Tagum to its outstanding citizens.

Dr. Pedro B. San Jose, the current Executive Vice President of University of Mindanao, led this year’s list of awardees by clinching the “Estorya ng Tagumpay” award, which is given to an individual whose success story from very modest beginnings to lofty status becomes an inspiration to many.

“I was born poor but that did not discourage me to work hard to succeed. Being poor made me stronger,” Dr. San Jose told the audience during the awards night held March 7, 2015 at Big 8 Corporate Hotel, which served as the finale of the city’s celebration

of its 17th founding anniversary.

Mayor Allan L. Rellon expressed that Dr. San Jose’s example is something that every Tagumenyo can reflect.

“Through Dr. San Jose’s example—from being a simple barrio man in Arayat, Pampanga to being one of the highly-respected figure in both the academe and in public service—we can pinpoint the formula for success: hardwork, fearlessness and unwavering dedication,” the mayor stressed.

Other awardees include Cultural Icon Datu Aguido Sucnaan, Sr. (Tagumpay Awardee for Culture and the Arts) who was recognized for his work in the preservation of the city’s culture and traditions.

Aleem Yusoph Adzaman, who is one of the pioneers of the Madrasah Education in the Muslim Communities of Madaum and who spearheaded the Quran Literacy

Program years ago, was also honored with the Tagumpay Award for Community Empowerment.

Miss Norma del Rosario Pereyras claimed the same award for Gender and Equality and Women Empowerment for her unparalleled leadership in Tagum Cooperative.

DOH Assistant Secretary Romulo Busuego, who also sits as the Chief Medical of Tagum-based Davao Regional Hospital, was also recognized in the field of Public Health Promotion.

Police Inspector Anjanette Tirador and School Principal Roger Martinez were also declared winners in the Peace and Social Cohesion and Educational Innovations categories, respectively.

The Kiwanis Club of Golden Tagum, which exists for 25 years now, clinched the Tagumpay

Excellence Award for Community Service.

The holding of the first Tagumpay Excellence Awards is sanctioned by Executive Order No. 05, series of 2015 issued by Mayor Rellon.

The awardees were chosen through a rigorous screening process by a selection committee with multi-sector membership. All awardees received 20,000 pesos and a Tagumpay medallion.

Adriano Rabaca, 97 years old and Miguela Villarosa, 104 years old were also declared Oldest Living Tagumenyo and Tagumenya, respectively.

On the other hand, the City Government also recognized the Top 10 Taxpayers for both individual and corporate categories on the same occasion.

Special Awards of Excellence were also bestowed to Tagumenyos

who made remarkable achievements in the past year.

This include Mark Hermoso who won championship in the Singapore’s Dream Top Model, Maris Racal for winning 2nd Big Placer in ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Big Brother, Agricultural Licensure Examination Topnotcher Marcial Buladaco II and Psychologist Licensure Examination Topnotcher Katrine Suaybaguio Bunagan.

The holding of the first Tagumpay Excellence Awards sets the finale of the celebration of the 17th Araw ng Tagum which was first marked with the holding of a mammoth military and civic parade in the morning. The said parade is said to be the largest crowd ever assembled for a parade in Tagum, with 10, 750 individuals from the government, private, business, academe and religious institutions.

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The civic and military parade captured during the celebration of the 17th Araw ng Tagum last March 7, 2015 generated participation from a record-breaking 10,750 individuals coming from the government, private, business, academe and religious institutions. Photos by CIO Tagum

Virtual University app wins Globe Labs Google Cardboard Hackathon Imagine interacting with dinosaurs and other pre-historic animals or traveling to places you have not been to – all using the power of your smartphone and a cost-effective, easy-to-build virtual reality player.

This is what Raven Duran, Geoff Diaz, and Edmund Salcedo Jr., graduating IT students of Mindanao University of Science and Technology and Co-Founders of Webnified.com web development

startup came up with to win the grand prize of P50,000 in the first Google Cardboard Hackathon organized by Globe Labs, the developer community of Globe Telecom.

The app called 3DU is a Modularized Augmented and Virtual Reality System Education Technology where users can talk to each other in real time as well as learn, explore and challenge themselves in a virtual ever

growing university. It is designed for students and teachers who would like an immersive real-world experience without leaving the comforts of the classroom.

Second place went to monstAR, a 3D Virtual Pet/Monster on an Augmented Reality experience of Erwin de Torres, Jeffrey Santiago, Karl Patrick Camota, and John Carlo Rolluqui who took home P30,000 while third spot went to Dayo-rama which gives users a chance to

Winners of Globe Labs Google Cardboard Hackathon celebrate their victory

MSI-ECS bags 2 prestigious Acer Distributor Awards . Albeit new in the mobility market, MSI-ECS proved its distribution leadership following Acer's recognition as Best Distributor for Tablets and Best Distributor for Smartphones in the recently concluded Acer ePinnacle Awards,February 25 at Valkyrie, Global City. Aptly themed “On a High Note”, this annual gathering recognises contributions of Acer's local partners— composed of resellers and distributors in furthering its business goals. The evening was made extra special with the breathtaking performances of world renowned performer Miss Lani Misalucha and the ABS CBN Philharmonic Orchestra.

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watch history as it unfolds. Dayorama creators Rai Icasiano, Karina Zambrana, Rex Cruz received P20,000.

To work, the virtual reality apps have to be downloaded on a smartphone fitted in a Google Cardboard viewer kit. The kit may be created using simple tools such as a fold-out cardboard, lenses, magnets, Velcro, and a rubber band or bought ready-made.

“We want to help increase the learning engagement of students and teachers without making them spend a lot. This desire gave us the drive to fly to Manila and join the Google Cardboard hackathon which we luckily won. Through the support of Globe Labs, we hope to create more virtual reality scenarios to help them with the lessons – from history, to science, to practically anything,” said Duran, the team leader.

Anne Michelle Santos, Developer Relations Manager of Globe Labs said: “We are thrilled with the creative and interesting apps which the developer

community has produced for Google Cardboard and which we may eventually adopt to give our millions of customers a different kind or virtual reality experience.”

Once the 3DU app is fully developed, Globe Labs will provide an additional P80,000 to the team, help them publish the app in Google Play, and assist in its promotion.

Those interested to support 3DU or get updates can visit http://3du. webnified.com/.

Meanwhile, 3D mood board and sound space, CONFETTI won P35,000 under the Ayala Museum special category. CONFETTI allows users to paint images and generate sound through movement. It also generates a collage made of clippings from current Ayala Museum shows.

“We wanted to explore the space that Virtual Reality provides, by creating something that doesn’t replicate existing/actual reality.

There’s merit in recreating the world or the reality we’re familiar with, but we were intrigued by the possibilities that can be made

with VR, as we treat the space it generates as a blank canvas of sorts. Basically, anything is possible within VR. We were also motivated by the partnership with the Ayala Museum, hence our decision to build something that was heavily inspired by art, sound, and the process of creation,” said young developers Carl Rosario Flor, Claudine Rodriguez and Mike Co Lu. They added: “One thing we realized during the competition is that innovation doesn’t have to be grand or complicated. It always begins with the intent to challenge existing standards, and thinking that there’s always room for improvement. In filling our hearts with this desire, we believe that we can solve problems in our society, even with just an idea and the ability to build things.”

The 3DU and CONFETTI apps will be displayed at the new Globe Gen3 Stores in Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City and SM North EDSA in Quezon City. CONFETTI will also be used at the Ayala Museum.

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BSP to produce more Papal commemorative coins

by APIPA P. BAGUMBARAN, PIA 10

CAGAYAN de Oro City -- The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is minting more special edition coins commemorating the state and pastoral visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines last January.

According to the BSP, the production of additional Papal coins is in response to the overwhelming public demand.

The BSP said the increase was approved by the Vatican under an amended Licensing Agreement with the BSP. The additional Pope Francis commemorative coins will be available in the next few months as materials needed for the minting and packaging will go through public bidding.

However, the BSP will close the period of reservation for the Papal Coins on Friday, March 13, earlier than the original deadline of June 30, 2015 to avoid oversubscription beyond the amended agreement with the Vatican in view of the sustained demand, Coin orders placed up to March 6 will be fully served as supply becomes available. Those received thereafter up to March 13 will be served on a prorata basis based on the actual remaining inventory.

For the coin pick-up, the BSP will issue a confirmation email on the specific date and place of the pick-up. This email must be presented as proof of order when claiming the Papal coin/s.

Payment shall be paid in cash at the Cash Department for pick up in Metro Manila, and at designated BSP Regional/branch office, for outside Metro Manila.

The commemorative coins for Pope Francis are all legal tender and are being sold in four denominations, the 50-Piso, 500-Piso, 1,000-Piso, and 10,000-Piso.

The 50-Piso Coin with packaging is sold at P100 while the 500-Piso coin in a box is sold at P1,000. The prices of the 1,000-Piso silver coin and 10,000-Piso gold coin are P3,500 and P25,000, respectively.

The prices of the Papal coins cover the production, packaging and other costs.

The commemorative coin for Pope Francis is the fastest-selling so far among the special coins minted by the BSP.

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Hear Mindanao: Requite Evil with Good A statement from Mindanao

We are profoundly saddened by the uncertain future of the Bangsamoro Basic Law despite the assurances made by the leadership of both Houses of Congress of its passage by June this year.

But after the tragic events of Mamasapano we understand the need for reflection. Multi-layered investigations are ongoing. We need to seek the truth, to discover the answers to the many questions about Mamasapano. Justice to all the casualties, combatants and civilians alike demands the truth.

In the pursuit of truth, we believe humility is more helpful than arrogance, more helpful than rage or anger. Humility admits one's own biases and prejudices against others in the search for truth and justice. Humility admits respect for persons or organizations from whom we seek truth.

In this tragic situation, no one has a monopoly on righteousness. No one has a monopoly on guilt.

With the wheat grow the weeds. The President has taken responsibility for what happened. He and all of us want to secure the nation from the bloodied hands of terrorists. But the outcome: a half victory that cannot console. Marwan is dead; Usman lives. The cost: the lives of 70 Filipinos: SAF operatives, Mamasapano combatants, and civilians, including one child.

The President was silent on why, as had been formally agreed, there was no coordination with the MILF for the police action in Mamasapano. Certain truths are better left unspoken for now. In the face of the deaths, and the exceeding violence attendant on those deaths, the MILF is conducting its own investigation. It too wants the truth. It too wants to know how 250 of the Bangsamoro, as officially reported by our valiant SAF, could be casualties of an intense firefight no one wanted. In humility and in calm rationality let the truth out. Let responsibilities be pinpointed. Let justice be done.

Meanwhile, let the suspension on the deliberations on the Bangsamoro Basic Law allow us to reflect on our broad aspirations as a people. We do not want war. We want peace.

Let us not forget: the MILF is a revolutionary group. It took up arms against the government in the face of an undeniable history of intolerance, violence and exclusion. We need to know and recognize Bangsamoro history, their political and territorial sovereignty that held sway even in the Manila of Rajah Sulaiman, the massacres (such as Jabidah, Manili, Bud Dajo, Bud Bagsak,) that they have suffered, the 300 years of moro wars waged against successive governments, Spanish, American, and Filipino, their displacement and that of the Lumad from most of Mindanao through waves of migration from Luzon and the Visayas and land- registration policies. They revolted to achieve their aspiration to live their religious convictions and shared culture in peace. Their original call was for independence in quest of a true homeland. The BBL wants to achieve much less than this -- self determination in a limited territory while preserving national sovereignty and national integrity.

45 years of intermittent war begot suffering and death to Mindanao. It brought death to more than 150,000 combatants and civilians. Both the Moros and the Philippines came to a shared insight that the road of violence in Mindanao only led to more war, more wailing of widows and children, impoverishment. More was to be gained on the path to peace. Within the framework of the 1987 Constitution, the Moro quest for a homeland where they could live in prosperity as Filipinos fully integrated in the Philippine nation was possible through a path of peace.

That path of peace has been arduous, tread by courageous leaders on both sides who have had to quell powerful objections to peace from within their ranks. The path of peace has been fruitful.

In Mindanao, the peace has been kept. Cooperation between the MILF and the Philippine Army through the joint GPH-MILF Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities, supported widely by a host of civilian groups, has been helpful in securing the peace and in bringing criminals to justice. Our partners in peace eschew the ways extremism and terrorism. They are for a negotiated political solution. Let us heal our wounded trust in each other, and continue to strengthen each other in achieving peace and prosperity.

Today, precisely because of what happened in Mamasapano, that path should not be abandoned.

Hear Mindanao: the peace process should not be imperilled. Let the revolution stop. Let Mindanawons turn factories of war into factories of prosperity. Let those in the north and in the south who are charged with leadership walk humbly, calmly and wisely before the God of Peace together. Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you. Do not requite evil with evil.

Requite evil with good, confusion and rage with wisdom, death with life. Pass a Bangsamoro Basic Law that secures justice and peace.

H.E. Most Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J., D.D. Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro Convenor - TULAY KALINAW MINDANAW

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Public safety assured during 78th Araw ng Dabaw

By Joey Sem G. Dalumpines

DAVAO CITY -- Police and military authorities assured that there is no report about a direct threat to Davao City as it celebrates its 78th Founding Anniversary on March 16, despite the stepping up of atrocities perpetrated by the communist rebels in Davao Region and the ongoing offensive against the

Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in Maguindanao.

Senior Inspector Mary Grace Driz, spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office explained that despite this development, the security sector has strengthened its presence and procedures to ensure public safety all the time.

She said all police units observe high state of alert to prevent criminal elements in conducting their nefarious activities during the festivity.

“We have strengthened our alertness and intensified target hardening and being proactive,” Driz said.

She said the public can report to the nearest police element, suspicious looking individuals so that they can

be stopped, frisked and questioned immediately.

Colonel Romeo Brawner, spokesperson of the Eastern Mindanao Command also said that based on their monitoring there is no direct to the city’s safety and security.

He said the gentleman’s agreement between Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and the New People’s Army not to harm police and civilians holds.

Brawner said the military headed by the Task Force Davao, the DCPO and the police regional and provincial offices are also ready to prevent and to respond to any eventuality.

“Everyone is doing the job to make Araw ng Dabaw very peaceful,” he said.

Brawner confirmed that there is no let-up in the ongoing military operation

against the communist rebels outside Davao City aimed at reducing their capability to launch atrocities.

The Task Force Davao has issued an advisory to avoid the following in the event areas: unattended children, bottled water and tumblers, sharp objects, deadly weapons, backpacks and laser pointers. (PIA 11Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

Binibining IGaCoS held ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL, March 11, 2015 - Around 3,000 Samalenos crowded at Samal Multipurpose Gym, Barangay Penaplata to witness the coronation night of the Binibining IGaCoS 2015 on March 6.

Bb. IGaCoS Bernadette Jade Laniba bested other twelve lovely, talented and intelligent candidates who vied for the most coveted crown on the Search for Bb. IGaCoS 2015 slated every annual Founding Anniversary of Island Garden City of Samal. The winners will serve as ambassadress of goodwill and to promote tourism and the protection and conservation of environment of the island city.

City Mayor Aniano P. Antalan together with Bb. IGaCoS 2014 Edith Darl Rose Batucan Minaling put on the crown to the confident and intelligent 21 year-old Laniba from Barangay Penaplata who made an edge over other four finalists during the Q & A round that made her the Most Eloquent and crowned

Bb. IGaCoS 2015.

Adjudged as 1st runner up, Jiah Cadiz from Barangay San Agustin also hauled major and minor awards as Best in swimsuit, casual wear and evening gown. 2nd runner up Charielynne Joyce Napoles of Barangay Mambago A also bagged Miss Close-up Smile and Best Performer while 3rd runner up April Rose Pasaol of Barangay Mambago B got Miss Friendship and 4th runner up Jessel Margate of Barangay Tambo bagged the Miss Photogenic award.

The crowned Binibining IGaCoS 2015 received a trophy and thirty thousand cash; 1st runner up received a trophy and twenty thousand cash; 2nd runner up received a trophy and ten thousand pesos while the 3rd and fourth also took home a trophy and cash prizes.

City Mayor Antalan promised a trip to Manila and Baguio City for all the winners in his message during the program just like what he did to former Bb. IGaCoS winners. (CIO IGACOS)

Davao Oriental Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon and Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel led the signing ceremony of the boundary compromise agreement held in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Governor Malanyaon said the signing of agreement marks a historic milestone for the two provinces, which finally ends the long-running problem and heralds strengthened partnership. (PIO Davao Oriental)

IGaCoS recognizes draybers’ 1st Liga ng mga Barangay ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL -- Transportation sector plays a crucial role in tourism industry. Traveler’s experiences with drivers often leave impression that can make or break the image of a place.

Recognizing the significance of drivers in the tourism industr y of Island Garden City of Samal, the City Investment and Tourism Office (CITO) led by Jennifer D. Cariaga organized the “Draybers” Day Off ” which aims to recognize and appreciate the indispensable services of drivers as important sector and partners of the city government in socioeconomic development.

The “Draybers Day Off ” was one of the highlight activities in the weeklong celebration of the 17th Fou n d i ng A n n ive rs ar y scheduled on March 4 , wherein activities hoped to prov i d e me mor abl e experiences to drivers. “ This is our first “ Draybers’ Day Off ” activity yet the response and support of the drivers were overwhelming “, CITO Focal Person on Local Transport

Development Clark Jasper Montebon said.

He said about 200 skylab and motorc ycle drivers attended the activity some of them attended the forum conducted by the Land Transportation Office IGaCoS District Head Elizabeth Ilustre who talked on the Joint Administrative Order 2014-01 on Revised Schedule of Fines and Penalties for Violations of Laws, Rules and Regulations Governing Land Transportation and a speaker from Honda Philippines Samal Outlet who shared on preventive measures and motorcycle maintenance, about 54 drivers were also able to avail a free haircut and 62 drivers were pampered with a free body massage.

The other drivers also joined the different contests in skylab balance , motorshow, and Da Singing D (singing competition).

The motorshow activity was designed for drivers to appreciate the best model skylab and b est mo del pedicab which emphasized on road worthiness and f u n c t i on a l a c c e s s or i e s (headlight, lamp, horn, etc.) of the motor vehicle and

encouraged appreciation from drivers for complete documents particularly the drivers license and unit registration and accreditation with the City Franchising Division and City Investment and Tourism Office.

The unexpected response and cooperation of drivers to the activity encouraged City Mayor Aniano P. Antalan to consider the “Draybers Day Off ” activity as a regular activity ever y IGaC oS Fou n d i ng A n n ive r s ar y to show how t he y are appreciated and to thank them for their services and support to the development of the city and for drivers to take pride in their services and as celebration of their profession.

What the city government look forward to drivers are for them to cooperate with the city government particularly in the tourism programs.

The CITO will continue to reach out to more drivers and educate them with the City’s tourism programs and hopefully and eventually all drivers will be educated and disciplined tour guide of the tourism island. (CIO IGACOS)

Congress in Tagum successful TAGUM CITY -- A total of 272 participants from 21 different Barangays in Tagum City which includes Barangay Captains and Barangay Functionaries have attended the Liga ng mga Barangay Congress last February 26-28, 2015 at Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte.

Bigwigs also attended the congress led by Mayor Allan L. Rellon, Provincial Director Alex C. Roldan, City DILG Director, Eliza P. Mendoza, Vice Governor Victorio Suaybaguio Jr., Board Members Hon. Shirley Belen Aala, Hon. Vicente Eliot, Atty.

Raymund Joey Millan, Vice Mayor Geterito Gementiza and Councilor Eva Lorraine Estabillo.

During the forum, speakers from DILG Legal Officer Atty. Erwin Enad lectured on the Latest Supreme Court Decision and important matters that relates on elections. Director Gary V. Martel from DBM Region XI also gave light on issues and concerns of barangay budget management for Salary Grade and Barangay Officials and Functionaries Benefits. Dir.

Wilhelm M. Suyco, CESO IV, DILG Regional Director and Judge Arlene Palabrica were also invited as speakers.

ABC President Estabillo assures that they will work on improving the services re n d e re d by b a r a n g ay functionaries they benefited from the trainings and seminars conducted by the speakers during the Liga ng mga Barangay in relation to local governance.

“We want to increase the competitiveness of the Barangay level and access to boost productivity and to spur economic growth in Barangay level,” Estabillo said.

In attendance during the Liga ng mga Brangay congress were Hon. Kim Samuel l.

Angoy – Apokon, Hon. Osias Y. Maug Jr- Bincungan, Hon. Bienvenido Lagmay, JrBusaon Hon. Rosalie A. Edig-

Canocotan, Hon. Arthur S. Ansale-Cuambogan, Hon. Rudy M. Corpuz-La Filipina, Hon. Edwin P. Balllesteros – Liboganon, Hon. Leo C. Uy- Madaum Hon. Ma. Teresa R. ReambonanzaMagdum, Hon. Renante S. Robles - Magugpo North,Hon. Prospero E. Estabillo, JrMagugpo Poblacion, Hon. Allan Pereyras- magugpo west, Hon. Rex Jasper R. AalaMankilam Hon. Dionesio l.

Suico- New Balamban, Hon. Wellie B. Arcayna- Nueva Fuerza, Hon. Silverio P. Quibradero – Pagsabangan, Hon. Harrison V. Colladospandapan, Hon. Norlyn F. Oring- San Agustin, Hon. Rodito B. Pielago- San Isidro,Hon. Vilma T. Rivera - San Miguel, and Brgy Funtionaries of Magugpo East. (Gleiza Delgado of CIO Tagum)

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Home Economics is essential subject to both genders

By Venus B. Pepito SST III Arsenio A.Quibranza National High School

Tagged as “Home Eco-nanay” by boys during elementary level, Home Economics has at times thought to be a subject created to train and prepare girls for wifely duties. However, HE is more than that.

In the histor y, Home Economics is founded by Ellen Swallow Richards

who is also the first woman professional chemist in United States. Richards first called it Home Ecolog y because she never meant HE to be just a discipline to train women for their eventual roles as wives, mothers and homemakers.

HE is not just for teaching of housewifely skills such as

Improving Mathematical Skills

By Jennifer C. Ente SST II Arsenio A. Quibranza National School

There’s no reason to stereotype yourself. Doing math is like going to the gym - it’s a workout for your brain and it makes you smarter. − Danica McKellar Mathematics is a subject that involves abstract study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change.

Cheerless to say, not everyone love Mathematics. It is because to truly understand such subject, one should apply critical thinking and analysis.

In an article published online, Peter Alfeld of University of Utah introduced ideas on how to improve mathematical skills.

Understanding m at h e m at i c s d o e s n ot mean to memorize recipes, formulas, definitions, or theorems. Clearly, there must be some starting point for explaining concepts in terms of simpler concepts. Basically, elementary school math is the usual starting point. It is sufficiently rich and intuitive.

From these, questions will arise, encouraging students to think deeper and search its roots.

The best tip in enhancing

mathematical learning is to acquire mathematical understanding. According to Alfeld, Always strive for understanding as opposed to memorization. If this means you have to go back, do it.

Reading books is also another way to enhance your learning abilities in mathematics. Perhaps, you already learned so much, but always leave space for new explorations. Math, like many subjects, also evolves. There are possible new theories and mathematical laws that would be introduced and it is important for you to know about it too.

Math is so hard to be befriended to some but anyone could befriend it through fully understanding its subparts. Thus, a good studying habit must be practiced. It just take right amount of understanding and discipline in order to be successful in this challenging subject.

Leadership Style: Autocratic Leadership

By RICARDO S. ABALO Salvador Central Elementary District of Salvador Division of Lanao Del Norte

The method on how a person handles a particular group matter much especially to their output or the end result of their performance.

Thus, it is very important that before the process starts, the leader should already thought beforehand about the way he would be handling his team.

There are various kind of l e a d e rs h ip me t ho d s introduced by scholars.

O n e i s Aut o c r at i c leadership. In this style of leadership, decisions are based to what a leader has to say. In other words, a leader can come up to a decision without consulting his group, even though contributions coming from group members could be much useful. This style is appropriate during

situations when a certain decision is necessary to be quick.

Example of this is when a teacher has to choose class representative for an intra-school contest. There is no need for the class to conduct votations since a teacher knows already who among the class excells the most and should represent her class in the tilt.

It is a comprehensive task when one is assigned to lead a group or organization. In order for a group to succeed in their targets, they should be organized and to be organized, a leader should be influential enough through how he lead the group. In here, leadership style enters.

The style of management, in which it could be Autocratic leadership, is very important.

cooking, sewing, knitting, embroider y and f lower arranging, but it is also built to educate on matters that affect home and community environment. Such studies include fami lies, chi ld psychology and methods of education. It also teaches working-class families how to prepare nutritious but low-cost meals. HE also promotes better hygiene procedures in home and schools, public health and

environmentally responsible living conditions.

There are actually schools in the Philippines who believe that HE is more than just a preparation for housemaking responsibilities. University of the Philippines (UP) is one of the universities that offer such subject under t heir C ol lege of Home Economics (CHE). They classify HE as a field of study w hich integ rates

concepts, skills, principles and theories of different fundamental skills of home economics.

In an article published online, it is stated that HE teaches decision-making and household resource management skills. In HE also, it took into serious consideration the interaction between the material and relational aspects of daily living and the use of science and technology for the well-

being of people and their environments.

In 2011, news gave 200 women and 35 men who g r a du at e d f rom Hom e Economics in UP-CHE and each year, more students are enrolling.

Home Economics, the same to other subjects, consists of learnings that equip students to be responsible people, may it be in the workplace, school or even at home.

Education: As tool in developing people in all walks of life

By Joselito C. Epe Principal II District In-charge District of Salvador Division of Lanao Del Norte

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” − Nelson Mandela Education is an important tool In fact, the rate of out-ofin developing mankind. Might school youths in the country is it be in terms of developing his truly challenging. 36 percent skills, talents and capabilities of students in year 2012 has that could enable him to been reported in dropping be more productive in life. out after elementary and only However, not everyone are 44 percent graduate in high given the chance to attend school. school because of unfortunate This is one of the reasons reasons such as financial behind the creation of K to 12 Basic Education System. problems.

Recognition of Learners at Its Best

By Juanito Ballesteros Kapatagan Central School Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte

In the hearts of the students at this very moment is the feeling of excitement and fulfillment for having hurdled another year in the educational ladder, no matter what grade or year level they are enrolled.

This makes the month of March significant for all the goodness these bring which include the pinning of ribbons and medals and the acknowledgment of achievements being garnered while in the 10-month stay in school. This is special as the celebration is a moment to gather the loved ones and the people which have contributed to milestone in education.

While graduation day is a celebration for learners to march on stage to receive the diploma, recognition day for others is considered to name those with honors and achievements from the lower grades. Whatever feeling a graduate has, same is felt by the undergrad to climb on stage and receive what is to be accorded in front of many people, flashes of cameras and cellphones for

picture taking. This makes the occasion very special.

As the names of the honorees are called often already known by them a day before, each honoree is anticipating to be the next to mention. If in case, the name of the awardee is not called by the master of ceremony, how will the situation be handled?

This condition is so critical which involves hurting the ego of the parents and the honoree.

It will be very difficult to heal the feeling in that very moment specially that as expected, the names of the awardees echo in the whole place which additionally boost the morale of the concerned.

Preparations and practices are necessary in order to achieve perfection. March should not be the moment to mar the feelings of the learners in the recognition of their achievements, rather the moment worth to reminisce. Fill the hearts of every honoree with contentment and happiness as we join them in achieving a milestone in the educational ladder. Let the recognition day be at its best.

K to 12 Basic Education System is pushing for an improved and high quality of education for Filipino children. It is a 12-year program believed to provide enough period to train students different knowledge and skills that are useful to whatever path they might take in their future.

There are a lot of people, mainly in all walks of life, that covered by K to 12. One is this program is addressing the necessity of decreasing the number of out-of-school youths and unemployed individuals.

Under this system is the establishment of Alternative Learning System. ALS provide all Filipinos the chance to have access to and complete basic education in a mode that fits their distinct situations and needs.

True, there are a lot of problems that challenge e du c at i on he re i n t he Philippines. However, fact be told that a lot of programs have been created to overcome these gaps. It just takes a lot of helping hands and participative efforts to truly succeed education challenges in the country.

Preparing for Senior High

By AMIHAN D. MANGONTAWAR Principal I Madaya Elementary School District of Salvador Division of Lanao Del Norte

ALREADY, there are debates on the continuance of the K to 12 program especially at the senior high levels.

There is virtually no problem between transitioning from high school freshman to seventh grade since only those words are changed – “high school freshman” and “seventh grade”. The curriculum hasn’t changed a bit. For instance, if you’re studying Integrated Science in first year high school, that’s the very same book you’ll be studying in Grade 7.

But getting to senior high (from ninth to 12th grade) is the biggest challenge in the K to 12 program.

First of the challenge is the infrastructure. Here in Cagayan de Oro, our public high schools are holding emergency classes i.e. one class in the morning and another in the afternoon

using the same classrooms.

How much more can we accommodate if we enter Senior High in the picture?

Another field of concern is the curriculum. Are our public school teachers competent enough to teach Senior High?

Remember that this is an entirely new playing field.

The teachers didn’t take this as part of their LET exam. Are we ready to teach Humanities, Disciplines in the Social Sciences, Organization and Management, Disaster Readiness, World Religions, Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Culture and Philippine Politics to our students? Even more worrisome is the question, are we as public school teachers competent to understand all these subjects and pass them on to the students?

That is one huge question mark there.

The importance of instilling Values Education to new generation minds

By Rogelio C. Pepito SST III Arsenio A. Quibranza National High School

School is the place where students learn more about life and the world they live. It is the place where they know number through Math, verbs through English and advancing technologies through Computer Science, among others. It is as well

serve as ground where wrong att itudes are cor re c te d and right ones enhanced, through Values Education.

In a site online, it is given that in today’s world, teaching values to our youth is more important than ever. From the moment

they are born, children are extremely impressionable.

They begin to form their opinions and view of the world before they even hit their adolescence. As educators, together with parents, they are children’s biggest and number one influences ,and it is their responsibility to teach youth about core values so they may grow up to be caring,

confident and respectful adults.

The world is advancing and changing. Along with this are the changing of mindset, perspective and attitude of individuals living in an advanced generation.

Hence, it is important that values education should be stressed and instill in the minds of individuals of this generation.

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from P18.6 billion in 2013 to P16.7 billion in 2014,” APC said in a disclosure at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Wednesday.

A P C note d its p ow e r generation business contributed 81 percent of its total earnings at P13.5 billion, while its distribution business brought in 19 percent at P3.2 billion.

As a result, stockholders will earn P2.27 per share.

Its power generation earnings went down by 11 percent at P13.5 billion for 2014 due to the water level decrease of the Magat Plant, geothermal resource supply contract of Tiwi-Makban Power Plant and the expired tax holiday of the Pagbilao and Magat Power Plants.

Aboitiz also said its 11,272-Gigawatthours (GWhs) was mostly sold through bilateral contracts at 86 percent, while its sales to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) decreased by 19 percent from 1,914-GWh to 1,612-GWh. Distribution earnings for APC remained flat at P3.2 billion last year compared to 2013, mainly due to the fall of gross margin for its distribution charge in Davao Light and Cotabato Light from P1.77 per kilowatthour (kWh) to 1.71 per kWh. It cited the two subsidiaries had higher expenses to address the power shortage in Mindanao.

However, its electricity sales went up by 10 percent from 4,076-GWh to 4,480-GWh driven by a 15 percent growth from industrial customer sales.

APC’s acquisition of Lima Utilities in 2014 also boost electricity sales.

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May 4 to June 11, Committee Chair Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said.

But Rodriguez told MindaNews that he has not dropped the three conditions they set before deliberating on the BBL. Last week he said he was afraid the BBL would lose if put to a vote now, hence the three conditions: for the MILF to surrender its men involved in the January 25 clashes that killed 44 members of the Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police (PNP-SAF); for the MILF to surrender Abdul Basit Usman, a Filipino who is allegedly an expert in bomb-making with links to the Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah, with a one million US dollar bounty, who

reportedly survived the SAF operations; and for the MILF to turn over the firearms taken from the slain SAF personnel.

Rodriguez said scheduling the hearings on April 6 to 16 does not mean the three conditions he had imposed had been met.

“We hope there will be progress on my three requests before April 6,” Rodriguez told MindaNews in a text message Tuesday afternoon. What he repeatedly referred to as “conditions” a week ago he now refers to as “requests.”

A total of 67 persons – 44 from SAF, 18 from the MILF and five civilians – were killed on January 25 in the SAF operations that were not coordinated with the provincial and regional police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the ceasefire mechanisms of the government (GPH) and MILF. The other casualty in the Mamasapano Tragedy, however, was the peace process between government and the MILF which last year signed the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) after 17 years of negotiations.

The proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) drafted by the GPH-MILF Bangsamoro Transition Commission and submitted to Congress on September 14, 2014 in ceremonies held in Malacanang, were subject of deliberations in the two houses of Congress until Mamasapano happened.

Leaders of the two houses of Congress recently announced that the BBL will be passed by June 11 this year.

Congress goes on recess on March 20, will resume sessions from May 4 to June 11 and return for President Aquino’s last State of the Nation Address on July 27.

Earlier, Reyes said the 75-member AHCBBL will resume deliberations on the proposed law that would set up the Bangsamoro political entity only after the Philippine National Police’s Board of Inquiry (BOI) has submitted its findings and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front has responded to its three conditions.

The BOI was supposed to release its findings on Monday, March 9, but asked for a threeday extension.

The Senate Committee on Local Governments chaired by Senator Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., was supposed to have held a public hearings in Jolo, Sulu on February 4 and Zamboanga City on February 5 but a day after Mamasapano, Marcos immediately cancelled the public hearings.

Marcos said he will resume the hearings on BBL after the submission of findings by the BOI, the MILF Special Investigative Commission and the Senate Committee on Public Order and Safety.

Rodriguez also said last week that the MILF can surrender its men involved in Mamasapano after the Department of Justice (DOJ) completes its report and names the MILF members there.

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima has given the probe team up to April 2.

Before the tragedy in Mamasapano happened, the Committee had targeted February 9 and 10 to finalize its draft law and February 11 as the date for the “approval of the clean draft.” Plenary debates were also scheduled for February 16 to 18 and 23 to 24 and the House was expected to pass the BBL before it goes on break on March 20.

On the surrender of MILF fighters, MILF peace panel chair Mohagher Iqbal told MindaNews that “the ceasefire agreement we signed with government in 1997 provides that violations of the ceasefire agreement should be punished by the party where the violator belongs,” that before the conditions were issued, “on our volition, we returned the 16 firearms.”

Iqbal had repeatedly said they would cooperate through the mechanisms of the AHJAG (Ad Hoc Joint Action Group with the government) to help find Basit Usman.

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started to increase beginning the third week of February, with the average price of ex-farm price going up by 0.47 percent from PhP17.82 to PhP17.91 a kilo during the last week of February.

But commercial rice traders, particularly in Bulacan, were reportedly buying palay up to PhP22 per kilogram.

Earlier in February, the NFA announced that it was embarking on massive palay procurement after receiving reports that farmgate prices had dipped below the government support price of PhP17 per kilogram plus incentives.

“In some areas, such as Regions 4, 6 and 12, prices were monitored to be as low as PhP14 to PhP16 per kilogram,” Dalisay noted.

Thus, he assured the farmers that the agency is ready to intervene in the market anytime the price of palay goes down during the peak of the harvest season to prevent grain traders from taking advantage of the

glut in supply.

“Aside from the support price, NFA is giving the farmers additional incentives up to 70 centavos per kilogram for delivery, drying and cooperative development,” Dalisay said.

Data from BAS showed that at the government support price of PhP17 per kilogram, farmers still get a fair return for their produce.

Historical data from BAS also revealed that the average cost per kilogram of palay ranges from PhP10.88 to PhP11.29 per kilogram from 2011 up to 2013.

In the meantime, Dalisay said that it is all systems go for the agency’s palay procurement operations this harvest season.

“Procurement funds were already remitted to the field offices while manpower, transport and other logistical requirements are already in place. There are 413 buying stations and mobile procurement teams ready for deployment,” the food agency head said.

“NFA is continuously procuring palay in production areas such as Iloilo, Sultan Kudarat, Palawan, Antique, and Isabela provinces and has already procured a total 220,569 bags by the end of February this year,” Dalisay said. (PNA)

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The food manufacturer earlier said it was expanding its network of factories across Asean. URC plans to spend P9 billion in its fiscal year ending September 2015, with two-thirds of that amount earmarked for new lines at its snack food and beverage businesses in the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia.

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This vital relationship with God and with others should not be substituted by mere doctrine, norms and our legal, cultural, social, traditional systems, etc., which are meant at best to be guides only. The latter should only be the means, not the end in themselves.

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January 13, 2015 R.A. 9048

January 13, 2015 R.A. 9048 AND 10172

In Compliance with the publication requirement OCRG Memorandum circular No. 2013-1 guidelines in the implementation of the administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 noticed is hereby served to the public that CAYOG DIAMALIA ODAL has file with the Office petition correction the Date of birth from 13-03-1951 to December 29, 1951 whose parents are Mother Hadja Diamalia Manobo Labay father’s name Hadji Jamalludin Mulok Odal.

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In Compliance with the publication requirement OCRG Memorandum circular No. 2013-1 guidelines in the implementation of the administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 noticed is hereby served to the public that TINDUGADATO R. LIMGAS has filed with the Office petition correction the first name from HASSAN to ASNAWI whose parents are father, TINDUGADATO R. LIMGAS, Mother, CAYAMONA PAUTIN LIMGAS.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written opposition with this Office not later than FEBRUARY 6, 2015.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written opposition with this Office not later than January 12, 2015.

In Compliance with the publication requirement OCRG Memorandum circular No. 2013-1 guidelines in the implementation of the administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 noticed is hereby served to the public that OLOWAN TAWANTAWAN has filed with the Office petition correction of the month and day and the middle name from O. TO SOBAIDA AND 10 SEPT. to 01 AUGUST in the birth certificate at marawi city whose parents are SOBAIDA P. UNDA and OLOWAN O. TAWANTAWAN.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written opposition with this Office not later than January 12, 2015.

(Sgd) AMRON D. MACABANGKIT Municipal Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) AMRON D. MACABANGKIT Municipal Civil Registrar

BWM: March 12 & 19, 2015

BWM: March 12 & 19, 2015

(Sgd.) SOLAIMAN LALA City Civil Registrar BWM: March 12 & 19, 2015

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BusinessWeek MINDANAO THURSDAY | MARCH 12, 2015

editor: SHAUN ALEJANDRAE YAP UY

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All Photos Courtesy of Colours Digital Foto Centrio

Colours Digital Foto, Fujifilm treat Kagay-anons to landscape photography workshop

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edicated to provide customers with the latest cameras for professionals and enthusiasts alike; Colours Digital Foto Centrio and Fujifilm Philippines team up to bring renowned landscape photographer Randall Cipriano to Cagayan de Oro City for a workshop at the Centrio Ayala Mall, March 7.

Randall has been photographing landscapes since 2007. He has received multiple awards and his landscape and architectural photos have been featured in several local and international publications.

He has captured some of the best landscapes around the Philippines – a country with

a scenic coastline stretching kilometers on end and provinces with mountains, rivers and lakes just waiting to be explored and photographed.

He travels around the country and beyond in search of that moment where light and landscape meet for that epic frame.

He is also one of the pioneers of digital false-color infrared in the Philippines with his unique methods of post-processing combined with long-exposures that have resulted in dynamic and surreal images.

He treats photography as a journey and a path of continued learning. He values the challenge

of learning something new by visiting new places and revisiting the old; meeting new people, and looking for the chance to use tools and new technologies to improve upon the craft of photography.

That is his goal, his passion – to use whatever spare time to travel and explore; to see and capture the amazing show of landscape and light wherever that may be. (http://www. randallcipriano.com/) Colours is very active in promoting photography through exciting events. Be updated on the latest happenings by checking out their website at http://www. coloursph.com/