BusinessWeek Mindanao (March 20, 2015)

BusinessWeek MINDANAO

/MenchuAntigua-Macapagal

Your daily business paper

WEEKDAYS 1PM

2013 ppi’S Best in Business and Economic Reporting

Volume V, No. 126

Market Indicators

As of 7 pm Mar. 19, 2015 (thursday)

FOREX

PHISIX

US$1 = P44.72

7,814.55 points

3 cents

X X Briefly 57.97 points

Rain catchment systems DAVAO City – Councilor Leonardo Avila III said the proper implementation of the rain catchment ordinance might improve the water supply in areas with low water pressure through the use of potable water by using alternative sources.

Speaking at Monday’s Kapehan sa SM, Avila said the low water pressure in several parts of the city could be attributed to the reliance of residents to the city’s water supply provided by the Davao City Water District.

The ordinance requires new buildings to build rain catchment systems before their applications for building permits could be approved.

SSF projects DAVAO City -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Davao Region was able to establish 12 Shared Service Facility (SSF) projects in 2014.

The SSF project of DTI is aimed at improving the quality and productivity of entrepreneurs by addressing the gaps and bottlenecks in the value chain of priority industry clusters through the provision of processing machines/equipment/tools for the common use of the identified beneficiaries.

The said projects, which totalled P6.303 million, assisted 276 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and generated 1,416 jobs.

Each project costs between P165,000 up to P965,000. Most of these projects benefitted by MSMEs in handicrafts, coco coir, organic fertilizer, meat, banana, coffee, organic rice, abaca, and bamboo crafts.

www.businessweekmindanao.com

P15.00

Friday | March 20, 2015

Phivedec firms declared labor law compliant

M

By MARK FRANCISCO, Staff Writer

ISAMIS Oriental -- Seventy-six companies located in the province’s “economic zone” here were declared as labor law compliant, a labor official said Thursday.

Mildred D ablio, t he regional spokesperson of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) here, said that Labor Secretary

Rosalinda Baldoz declared the companies within the Phividec Industrial Estate here as 100 percent compliance phivedec/PAGE 11

Aboitiz eyeing Steag’s IPPA contract ABOITIZ POWER Corp.

(AboitizPower) is eyeing to acquire the independent power producer administrator (IPPA) contract of Misamis Oriental’s Steag coal-fired power plant that will be put up for auction by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM), the company’s president said. “ T h i s y e a r, P S A L M wants to do [the auction

for] Steag. We definitely want to participate in that,” Antonio R. Moraza, who is also AboitizPower’s chief operating officer said after the company’s analysts’ briefing last week.

Moraza said the company is particularly interested in four assets.

PSALM plans to bid out the IPPA contract of the Steag aboitiz/PAGE 11

ELECTROCUTED FISH. A fisherman puts a mudfish (locally known as “haw-an”) into a container after catching it by electric shock in a shallow pond in Barangay Bayanihan, Butuan City. mindanews photo by erwin mascarinas

AFP urged to declare SOMO in Maguindanao;

Balay Aleosan opens doors for humanitarian work

By BONG D. FABE, Editor-at-Large

THE peace and development non-government

Filinvest One Oasis Cagayan de Oro under full-blast construction.

organization (NGO) Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc.

(BMFI) yesterday expressed readiness to open the doors of its unit, Balay Aleosan, as SOMO/PAGE 11

A One Oasis Project similar to One Oasis Cagayan de Oro as delivered to unit owners.

FILINVEST ONE OASIS. One Oasis Cagayan de Oro (OOCDO) Building 1 will be the first mid-rise condo project in Cagayan de Oro to be completed and turned over to unit owners by June 2015. Building 2 is also expected to be delivered ahead of competitors by year end 2016 and the rest completed and delivered one building per year thereafter until all five units are completed.

For mindanao-wide regional current news and events, read:

Editorial and advertising email : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com • Cell Number : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

BusinessWeek MINDANAO

2

Best in Business and Economic Reporting

Philippine Press Institute Civic Journalism Community Press Awards 2013

friday|march 20, 2015

Economy

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776 Editor: Nelson Constantino

explains Tudela out-of-school youths DepEd-ARMM non-release of salaries get training on T-shirt Printing of teachers in Marawi TUDELA, Misamis Occidental -- Some 67 outof-school youths (OSY),

59 of whom were women, have recently completed the training on T-Shirt Printing,

0935-160-0668 HERMILINO VILLALON

2 2nd/31st Naza reth, Cagayan de O ro Cit y

u n d e r t h e B ottoms - Up Budgeting (BUB) Program, here.

Introduced at the local government unit (LGU), after the Local Pover ty Reduction Action Team (LPRAT) was organized, the project was part of those proposed for funding by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), with a total amount of P459,378.

These projects included the Starter kits for Carpentry, Masonry and Plumbing for the Skilled

Workers Association of Tudela (SWAT) and the Ginger Production for the four Indigenous People Women Organization of Barangays Mitugas, Gala, Namut and Colambutan Settlement.

“With this development, I believe that we could be partners in the development efforts of the town in helping to fight against poverty and become self-reliant communities,” mayor Estela Obut-Estaňo told the OSY’s. training/PAGE 11

MARAWI City -- An education official in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) denied the allegation that the salaries of teachers in Marawi City have been unjustly withheld.

Dr. John Magno, ARMM's Department of Education ass ist ant s e c re t ar y for operation, said the payroll checks of the teachers have already been sent to their field office in Marawi City, ready for release pending the compliance of needed requirements.

Polloc Freeport Ecozone marked its 5th Anniversary with the theme “Ako, Ikaw, Lahat, Sama-sama, Nating Paunlarin ang Polloc Freeport Ecozone.” Port Manager Atty. Mimbalawag T. Mangutara (above photo) told reporters that the economic zone is key in revitalizing business activities in the region with investments continue to come in. The celebration also coincided with the groundbreaking of Iron Blaze Peroleum Inc. oil depot last March 13. Leading the Mr. Rob Scott and Rex Chan of DS3-Management of Iron Blaze Petroleum Inc. and National Christopher Y. Lu,, Lamsan Holding Corporation Chief Operating Officer. Atty. Rasol Y.Mitmug Jr. ARMM Chief of Staff representing of Hon. Mujiv Hataman ARMM governor. photo by sonny sudaria

He said the region has been very prompt in releasing the salaries of teachers.

Magno said the teachers who have not yet received their salaries have been repeatedly advised to submit the corresponding daily time record.

"We obliged them with the basic government requirement to submit form 48 or the daily time record (DTR) in compliance with the law," he said.

Magno said 19 teachers still have to submit their DTR. "They will receive their salaries once they comply with the law," he said. The official said the condition is an administrative procedure and has nothing to do with legal disputes b etween Marawi City Schools Division Sup er intendent Mona Macatanong and Pharida Sansarona, the region's designated officer-in-charge.

Macatanong had earlier alleged that DepEd-ARMM officials intentionally withheld the Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) of the schools division of Marawi City to coerce her.

Magno refuted this claim clarifying that the division off ice failed to submit liquidation report of its previously released MOOEs as prerequisite.

"Marawi Division was not able to submit liquidation for more than a year," Magno said, underscoring that the procedure guards against the misuse of MOOE funds.

CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739 CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776 Editor: Nelson Constantino

Weak metal prices, end of tax holiday pull down Atlas Mining’s net income PROFIT at Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation fell sharply on the back of weak metal prices and higher charges.

In a statement, Atlas Mining said it earned P397 million last year, 79 percent lower than the P1.9 billion in 2013. The company blamed the drop on the combined impact of lower prices, higher depreciation, financing charges and income taxes.

The higher tax resulted from the October 2013 end to the income tax holiday of subsidiary Carmen Copper Corporation, while the uptick in depreciation stemmed from new equipment after the subsidiary commissioned a new facility that expanded its processing capacity.

Prices of copper, which comprised 85 percent of Atlas Mining’s revenue, fell by 5 percent year-on-year to an average of US$3.12 per pound, while those of gold dropped by 9 percent to an average of US$1,265 per ounce.

Despite the weak metal prices, Atlas Mining saw its revenue increase by 12 percent to P16.2 billion last year on higher production.

Copper revenue increased by 10 percent to P13.7 billion on a 14 percent uptick in concentrate shipments, while

gold’s contribution grew by 17 percent to P1.3 billion.

The expanded processing plant led to a 14 percent increase in the average daily milling throughput to 49,200 tons per day from 43,000 in 2013. The company also recovered more copper from the ore, with a higher 85 percent grade last year than the 82 percent the previous year.

Besides Carmen Copper, Atlas also holds a 25 percent interest in Berong Nickel Corporation, which produced 1.3 million wet metric tons, a two-fold increase year-onyear. Shipments also rose 58 percent year-on-year. As a result, Berong Nickel earned P322 million, a turnaround from the previous year’s loss.

“2014 challenged Atlas Mining to manage the constraints on the optimization of its expanded processing plant and the effects of uncontrollable events such as the drop in world copper prices and unusual weather phenomena,” Adrian Ramos, Atlas Mining executive vice president, said.

“This year, to reinforce our resilience, the Atlas Mining team will focus on maximizing efficiencies to reduce operating costs, and on enhancing risk mitigation systems,” he added.

CorporateWorld

BusinessWeek MINDANAO Best in Business and Economic Reporting

Philippine Press Institute Civic Journalism Community Press Awards 2013

friday|march 20, 2015

3

Aboitiz sees revenue stream from Davao water venture REVENUE from the Aboitiz Group’s water venture in a major urban center in the southern Philippines may soon trickle in.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Aboitiz Equity Ventures I n c . ( A E V ) s a i d Ap o Agua Infrastructura Inc. has signed a contractual joint venture agreement and bulk water purchase

agreement (BWPA) with the Davao City Water District (DCWD).

Under the BWPA, Apo Agua will supply Davao City with up to 300 million liters a day of treated bulk water. The water will come from a facility that will be powered by a hydroelectric plant.

Apo Agua is the joint venture company formed

by AEV and J.V. Angeles Construction Corporation for the Tamugan Surface Water Development Project.

Earlie, AEV chief executive Erramon Aboitiz said the conglomerate is making a big push into infrastructure and other overseas ventures in the next five years before he retires. The conglomerate wants infrastructure to

become the fith leg of its business, which includes p o w e r, b a n k i n g , f o o d manufacturing and real estate.

AEV has allotted P60 billion as capital outlay for this year, with bulk of that amount going to Aboitiz Power Corporation, which still makes up nearly threefourths of the conglomerate’s earnings.--InterAksyon

PAL makes historic return to New York NEW YORK -- On March 16, Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight PR126 touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City just as the sun was rising over Jamaica Bay. PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Jaime Bautista smiled and gave a thumbs-up sign as applause broke out.

The flagship carrier, on its inaugural flight to New York, avoided its backronym “plane always late” by arriving 40 minutes ahead of schedule.

The historic trip, which marked PAL’s return to New York after 18 years, began 10 minutes to midnight, Manila time, on March 15, a date that coincides with PAL’s

74th founding anniversary.

A Boeing 777-300ER, one of six in PAL’s fleet, was used for the occasion and out of 370 available seats, more than 300 were occupied. Regular passengers who took advantage of the carrier’s low introductory fares were joined by tourism and civil aviation officials, members of the media, and top PAL executives, including Chairman and CEO Lucio Tan -- a rare outing for the 80-year-old “Kapitan,” whose appearance underscored the significance of the event. The return flight from New York to Manila, on the other hand, carried a little over a hundred passengers -- a load that the PAL president described as

“not that good.”

However, he did say that PAL was still in the early stages of finding ways to boost passenger traffic for the Manila-New York route and that he expects it to be “very, very busy” in the coming months.

With the opening of this new service, PAL addresses the needs of 500,000 ethnic Filipinos living in the East C oast, with more than 235,000 in the New YorkNew Jersey metropolitan area; 90,000 in Virginia; and 75,000 in Washington D.C. and its environs.

After Korea, the United States is the second largest market for the Philippine tourism industry. The flight

covers 14,501 kilometers, making it PAL’s longest route, and takes a total of 18.5 hours (16.5 flying hours plus a two-hour technical stop for refueling in Vancouver, Canada). It also brings PAL’s number of international destinations to 36 and its number of US destinations to five, following Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, and Guam.

ANOTHER BITE OF THE BIG APPLE Though billed as the inaugural flight, PR126 is actually a return rather than a maiden voyage to New York. “From September 1996 to August 1997, we operated a service to Newark pal/PAGE 11

BusinessWeek MINDANAO

Opinion

Best in Business and Economic Reporting

4

Philippine Press Institute Civic Journalism Community Press Awards 2013

friday|march 20, 2015

BusinessWeek MINDANAO

YOUR LOCAL ONLINE BUSINESS PAPER

www.businessweekmindanao.com

Businessweek Mindanao Corporation Publisher DANTE M. SUDARIA President/CEO ROSE MARY D. SUDARIA, Ph.D. Vice President for Finance

ALLAN mario MEDIANTE

Vice President for Corporate Affairs

Joe felicilda

Vice President for Administration

joe palabao

Vice President for Marketing

NELSON CONSTANTINO Editor-in-Chief

Alejandrae Uy

Cheng ordoñez

Section Editor

Associate Editor

SHIELA gosanes

CLIFFORD SANTILLAN

Advertising

ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI Cell No: 09352379999

Juni Law Office Cruz Taal St., CDO Legal Counsel

Layout Artist

Cris diaz mike baños Uriel quilinguing Editorial Consultants

MARKETING staff manila office: Unit 310 Valero Plaza, Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City; lani vallido-Marketing Manager

The BusinessWeek Mindanao is published by BusinessWeek Mindanao Corporation every Monday to Friday with office address at Tanleh Building, Abellanosa, Cagayan de Oro City.

It is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under Company Registration No. CS201531633 with BIR Certificate of Registration No. 2RC0000831068, TIN No. 463826-272-000 – VAT. Reg., and with Business Permit No. 201512879. Tel. Nos.: (088)8578447, 74-5380, 0923-432-0687, 0917-7121424 Website: www.businessweekmindanao.com E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com

Member:

L

Oro Chamber

Any Regrets?

T

hink a minute … In 1974, a retired U.S. soldier sent a note to the U.S. government that read: “I’m sending $10 for blankets I stole in World War II. My mind cannot rest until I do this.” He went on to say, “Sorry it’s late, but I want to be ready to meet God.” The U.S. government put that retired soldier’s $10 into what is called the Conscience Fund.

This Conscience Fund receives about $45,000 each year from different soldiers who have finally been forced by their own guilty conscience to pay back money to the government for the things they had stolen. So far, this special fund has received more than $3 million of returned stolen money!

Regret is a powerful thing.

The people who returned this stolen money were so happy and relieved to finally be free from their guilt. Feeling guilty is actually a good sign, because it means our conscience is healthy. But then we must follow our conscience and do the right thing to try and right our past wrongs. Otherwise, we will keep living with our painful guilt and regret.

Maybe it’s apologizing and telling someone you’re sorry because you wronged and hurt them. Or paying back money and things you’ve stolen. You might need to forgive someone else who wronged and hurt you, because you realize now that being right is not as important as your friendship with that person, or worth living with anger and unforgiveness in your heart.

But just as important as it is

THINK

A Minute

Jhan Tiafau Hurst to try and right our past wrongs with others, doing these things alone cannot make us right and give us peace with our Maker, God. Just like drinking Diet Coke doesn’t take away all the calories in the French fries and ice cream we just ate.

This is why Jesus Christ is our only hope. Jesus Himself said that the only way anyone can get completely free from their guilt and regrets to have peace with God their Maker, is we each must ask Jesus for His gift of forgiveness.

Since you and I on our own cannot make all our past wrongs right by trying to be a good, even religious person. If we could, then God the Son would not have needed to become a human being to die and pay the penalty for all our wrongs.

So won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you and set you free from all your guilt and regrets? Then ask Him to take full control of your life, so you can start living with a clear conscience and peace of mind for the rest of your life.

Just Think a Minute…

Arenas: PNoy must act decisively on sea row

IFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, for b e ar anc e, k i nd ne ss , go o dness, fait hf u lness, gentleness and self-control.

Against such things there is no law…” (Galatians 5:22-23, the Holy Bible).

-ooo HRET CONFIRMS P A N O T E S CONGRESSIONAL WIN: I w ish to cong ratu l ate Rep. Elmer E. Panotes of the second congressional district of Camarines Norte and, of course, his lawyer who is my sister, Atty.

Marisa Mauricio Panotes (wife of Daet, Camarines Norte Councilor Concon Panotes, the congressman’s nephew), for winning the second electoral protest that was filed against him in connection with the May 13, 2013 elections.

The House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) has just thrown out the second electoral protest against C ong re s s m an Pan ot e s , confirming his overwhelming victory over his rival, a former high finance official of government.

-ooo PANOTES SEALS WIN WITH INCREASED LEAD

Philippine Press Institute

A

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776 Editor: Allan Mediante

OVER RIVAL: The HRET fou nd, af te r a manu a l counting of the votes arising from the protest, that Panotes even increased his lead over the protestant, from 26,839 votes to 26,852 votes. The protestant could not believe the ver y big difference between the votes she got and the votes counted in favor of Panotes, and so she filed a protest and asked for a recount.

The tribunal declared however that the protestant, who likewise miserably lost to Panotes in an earlier election, failed to prove that the results of Rep. Panotes was the result of cheating or fraud. Well, congratulations, Rep. Panotes! The moral of this story here is that, if you lose, better accept it, for if you file a protest, your opponent might even increase his lead!

-ooo P N OY M U S T A C T DE C I SI V E LY ON SE A ROW: ARENAS: Former Pangasinan Rep. Rachel Baby Arenas is asking the Aquino government to act more decisively to assert the right of the Philippines over the islands at the West Philippine Sea which have been occupied and are now being used for militar y

purposes by China.

In an interview Thursday, March 19, 2015, at the DZEC 1062 kHz 6 a.m. daily program “Tambalang Batas at Somintac”, Arenas said it is not right for the government to just simply allow China to put up structures in the area the size of which now approximates a big mall, especially at this point that there is already a pending protest at an international tribunal.

Arenas, who is seeking to become a senator in the 2016 elections under the banner of the United Nationalist Alliance of Vice President Jejomar Binay, however cautioned against any rash action as this may ignite a bloody confrontation between the two countries.

-ooo PNOY DROP IN R AT I N G S M E A N S DECREASED PEOPLE SUPPORT: Now t hat President Aquino’s trust, popularity, and performance ratings have plummeted once more, we should expect more maneuvers by those wanting to kick him out from office as soon as possible to step up their criticisms against Aquino.

As it were, Aquino’s critics are now smelling “blood”

K akampi

Mo A ng Batas

Atty. Batas Mauricio with the drop in Aquino’s ratings, since it is clear that criticisms are now taking a toll on his popularity, and have the effect of diminishing the support of the people for him. Unless Aquino does s omet hing mirac u lous, like saying sorry for the Mamasapano incident, he will never be able to regain the lost goodwill of our countrymen.

-ooo REACTIONS? Please call me at +63 917 984 24 68, +63 918 574 0193, +63 922 833 43 96, or Skype (batasmauricio), Viber (+63 918 574 0193) and Line (+63 917 984 24 68). Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com, melaniolazomauriciojr@ o u t l o o k . c o m , mmauriciojr111@gmail.com.

-30-

Compassion amid life’s complications

s we a l l k now, t he Synod of Bishops that will take place in Rome in October will tackle some complicated issues like how to give due pastoral attention and care to couples in irregular situations, that is, divorced and remarried, and to those whose sexual orientation goes beyond the male-female system, if you will.

These issues already started to be discussed in the Synod last year and sparked quite a firestorm that only shows how delicate these issues are. They will continue to be so, but we just have to be man enough to grapple with them. Let’s hope that the forthcoming Synod can come out with workable guidelines.

We cannot deny that these complicated issues are now everywhere. Even in our own relatively simple c o u n t r y, c o m p l i c a t e d situations involving families are already mushrooming.

We have a lot of broken and dysfunctional families, etc.

Imagine in other soc a l l e d more d e vel op e d c o u nt r i e s w h e r e t h e s e c ompl i c at i ons s e e m to find their most favorable ground! Think of Germany, for example, some of whose bishops, burdened by these pastoral problems, have gone to espousing ver y radical proposals which are now creating a stir in church circles.

Many Church leaders have admitted that these issues are really difficult

to tackle. There are no simple and general yesor-no answers to the questions raised around them. The world has gone complicated, and we just cannot help but complicate our lives too to grapple with these complications.

We are actually opening some kind of new frontiers here as we tr y to widen the scope of mercy and compassion to approach t hat of C hr ist hims elf, described as eternal and allembracing. This, I believe, is what Pope Francis is pushing.

L e t ’s p r a y a l w a y s , so that we can face the challenge without getting lost. Better said, we can face the challenge enriched by the new things we are going to learn. What is clearly needed is greater sensitivity and docility to the promptings of the Holy Spirit who will always be there guiding us. A ls o, we a ls o ne e d greater effort to understand people in their different situations, conditions and predicaments.

For this, we have to be willing to complicate our life. There surely will be some need for adjustments in our attitudes, in the way we understand things and view dif ferent kinds of people. We have to hone up our skills at versatility, w hich shou ld not on ly b e a matter of theatric performance but rather that of genuine love for God and for souls.

We have to learn how to flow with the times whose developments are getting more rapid and more varied. We should learn to be very discerning, knowing how to identify and derive anything good that is in any person, situation, ideology, etc., but knowing also their defects, errors, limitations so as not to be trapped by them.

Tremendous, indeed!

Overwhelming, perhaps.

But we can hack it, no doubt about that, as long as we know how to go to God and how to demand on ourselves. Yes, we have to learn how to update our traditional understanding and ways of doing things, distinguishing b etween the essential and the accidental, the absolute and the relative, the permanent and the changeable.

We h a v e e x p a n d e d our heart to make it more universal, as well as broaden our mind so we can understand things more deeply and extensively.

Let’s examine ourselves more thoroughly so as to be more aware of our biases and preferences that can get in the way of our effort to adapt and our pursuit for a more universal compassion.

We have to learn how to go through the process of changing, improving and growing in our spiritual life. This can be painful and tedious, but it is always worthwhile. Not only that.

It is necessary, if we have to be realistic.

HINTS

and

Traces

Fr. Roy Cimagala Compassion should not be exclusively associated with the sweet and tender moments of pity, sympathy and empathy. It demands sacrifice and self-denial which we should be willing to give.

These challenging times are actually a call for us to identif y ourselves more closely with Christ. In other words, we are called today to be truly holy, to become saints, canonizable saints, and not simply fellows who are goodish, or smart and clever, or practical, etc.

We are challenged to be another Christ himself, “a l t e r C h r i s t u s ,” w h o emptied himself all the way to the cross just to save us, the ultimate in love and compassion. Are we ready for this challenge?

To be sure, this does not mean we do extraordinary things.

It would be enough to do our daily ordinary things extraordinarily well, with greater love!

roycimagala@gmail.com

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776 Editor: allan Mediante

News

BusinessWeek MINDANAO Best in Business and Economic Reporting

Philippine Press Institute Civic Journalism Community Press Awards 2013

friday|march 20, 2015

5

ORO Chamber slates general membership meeting T H E C ag ay an d e O ro Chamber of Commerce has announced the holding of the 1st Quarter General Membership Meeting today, 5:30pm .

Scheduled to grace the affair is the Guest Speaker, Mr. Jos Hendriks, who is a PUM Netherlands Senior Expert .

He is expected to talk about “ASEAN INTEGRATION: The Winners and Losers”.

Hendriks aims to advise and guide the business sector to ef fec tively innovate

from the traditional way of doing business to a highly competitive ONE-ASEANECONOMY way.

The event will be held at Marco Hotel Grand Ballroom, Alwana Business Park, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City. Registration and Cocktails will start at 5:30pm Oro Chamber is a nonstock, non-profit and voluntary organization of businessmen and professsionals working together to foster and promote private sector initiatives

toward business development and promotion. It was registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission as a Foundation on October 29, 1985.

The Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce Inc., envisions a broadly represented business organization spearheading inclusive growth for a sustainable economic development of Cagayan de Oro City and its influence areas. Its mission to promote

Pulse Asia survey shows Digong high rating The survey result is finally out.

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte who was previously not included in the survey questionnaires of Pulse Asia tied with Estrada in the 3rd place with 12 percent. Vice Pres. Jojo Binay still maintains his lead at 29 percent. Grace Poe dropped from 18 to 14 percent while Erap managed to chalk in 2 percent more from the November survey result of 10%.

T h e mo st d r am at i c performance in the survey however is that of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte who, from virtually nowhere, scored 12 percent! That makes him the biggest winner even as he landed 3rd sharing the slot with Estrada. Duterte left behind Sen Miriam Santiago (9%)

and Bongbong (6%). The tail enders are Roxas, Escudero, Cayetano, Trillanes, Lacson, and Gordon with less than 5% each.

Binay is hanging on precariously as leader of the pack. Survey figures change by the minutes and by the events and with the Ombudsman issuance of the suspension order on his son Jun Jun Binay some political observers say that this will be telling on the vice president come next survey.

Jun Jun, the Makati Mayor, was able to wangle a TRO from the Court of Appeals last Monday however controversies is still hounding him.

Details of the survey indicates that Binay drew his biggest support from Visayas and Luzon. He lost substantial

followers from Mindanao which used to be his bailiwick in past surveys. Duterte on the other hand grabbed the biggest chunk of his supporters from Mindanao where he scored the highest among all others.

Duterte made his foray in the Visayas preaching Federalism only in the first week of March.

Also last week he had an exclusive audience with the generals of the AFP and the PNP. Duterte was the most sought-after speaker in the Rotary International District Conventions last February.

In a related development, Pulse Asia parallel survey results on Pres. BS Aquino trust and popularity showed his rating is on the dump. Both surveys were taken in the first week of March.

and safeguard the interest of business in the pursuit of the common good through free enterprise system.

The Chamber aims to ser ve as the influential voice of business and an independent forum for the development of a consensus of the business community in the City of Cagayan de Oro and its influence areas; to represent the business community of Cagayan de Oro City and its influence areas in all local, regional, national

and international gatherings; and to perform an active role in helping shape the course of local and national events and share its expertise and make known its position on matters affecting the business and the environment; It also aims to foster closer relations, understanding and collaboration among all sectors of the economy particularly in the City of Cagayan de Oro and its influence areas; to establish and maintain linkages with national,

regional, global business organizations for funding and technical support; to initiate programs and projects that are beneficial to the economy, in general, and to its member companies, in particular; to develop, train and upgrade the competencies and in-house skill of the Organization, as well as capability building of member companies; and to increase financial resources through income-generating programs and projects. (Lady Mae Gumanid)

BDO challenge: To splurge or save? That is the question As you go through important milestones in life – employment, starting a family, retirement– each phase could make new demands on your financial resources.

For example, you move away from home, your domestic expenditure could increase as you set up house for the first time. Starting a family, exciting as it is, would also mean that things like diapers, childcare and toys will become a regular part of weekly purchases.

In the midst of this ever-changing financial landscape, how do you decide what possessions and services are worth investing in? And what can you do

without? For instance, how much furniture should you buy when you are renting?

How do you make the right money decisions when it comes to debating within spending and saving?

There are a few items which you should save on if you can, but others that would be worth investing a little bit of money in so you can save in the long run.

Invest in a good bed Beds are one of those middle to large ticket items that you should definitely consider spending a little more money on if you can.

In the long run, ensuring that your bed gives you the adequate support for a good

night’s sleep helps with your productivity, health and wellbeing during the day.

Since beds are not everyday purchases, look for a good quality, durable mattress that will help prevent visits to chiropractors in the future!

Eco-friendly home solutions Energy saving lightbulbs and other energy efficient household appliances tend to cost a little bit more to purchase in the beginning.

But these little implements around your home can save you significantly on your monthly power bills, not to mention reduce your carbon footprint. challenge/PAGE 11

For confirmation of attendance, please call the Oro Chamber Secretariat at Landline: (088) 858-4068 / 858-4073 / 850-8880 Mobile: 0917-551-4558 / 0920-951-0998

6

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

friday|march 20, 2015

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

friday|march 20, 2015

7

BusinessWeek MINDANAO Best in Business and Economic Reporting

8

Philippine Press Institute Civic Journalism Community Press Awards 2013

friday|march 20, 2015

Things to ponder in exercising influential leadership

By Mary Amor B. Luceno Dampil Elementary School Lagonglong District

Leadership is a social influence that encourage people to be active in accomplishing a task, simple or comprehensive.

Becoming a leader takes a lot of courage and skills especially in influencing others, and in order to be influential, he must be effective.

In order to exercise a go o d an d e f fe c t i ve leadership, a person should be open in adopting skills in order to be effective. This is an important thing in all types of organization. In Department of Education, for example, to implement programs in ways that these are planned and organized, a person should stand up in order to lead the implementation.

In a book authored by an American educator Steven R. Covey, he determined habits that an aspiring leader should possessed in order to be effective.

Being proactive is the basic one. It is the ability to control a situation through making things happen or preparing for possible future problems.

Goal setting is also a way to be proactive. This is a process of turning one’s vision or plan into real

action. It is focused on acquisition of knowledge and helps in organizing time and resources. Example is the DepEd’s OPLAN Balik Eskwela. This aims to address common concerns encountered during school opening and assure that students are prop erly enrolled and are able to attend school by the first day of classes. This is a DepEd leader’s step one in order to prevent long term problems that might pop up in the later time.

Putting first things first is also another habit of highly effective person.

Time management is a key to this habit. In addition also is through setting priorities. This could be done through doing the things that should be done first before the other. One should alsounderstand, b e fore s e e k i n g t o b e understood. This is done through active listening and understanding the experiences of others. In this way, it is not hard for an aspiring leader to catch the ears of people.

B e i n g an e f fe c t i v e leader is a life-changing job. It requires change and improvement inside and outside part of a person.

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

By ARTEMIO REY S. ADAJAR, Ph.D. Education Program Supervisor Division of Bukidnon

If the right to education for all is to become a reality, we must ensure that all learners have access to quality education that meets basic learning needs. Today, there are still learners continue to experience exclusion within and from education. In our present educational system it prohibits exclusion from or limitation to educational opportunities on the bases of individual differences such a s sex, religion, economic status, culture, beliefs social origin etc. Education is not simply about making schools available for those who are already to access them. It is about being able to anticipate in identifying the barriers and challenges learners encounter in attempting to access opportunities for quality education, as well as in fighting against those barriers and obstacles that hinder equality in education.

Inclusive education is the answer of this situation, where everybody is welcomed and has the equal opportunity in quality education. In inclusive education, all learners have equal opportunity in education regardless of their strengths or weaknesses in any area, and seek to maximize the potential of all learners.

Inclusion is an effort to make

sure that the diversity of learners will be appropriately addressed by exposing them to teaching strategies that reach them as individual learners. Inclusive schools require teachers to provide appropriate individualized support and services to all learners regardless of their differences. Teachers in an inclusive classroom are expected to use varied teaching styles to meet the diverse learning styles of the diverse learners. Only then can the individual needs of our learners be met. Schools need to ensure that each learner receives the individual attention, accommodation and supports that will result in meaningful learning experience.

Many years ago, special education classes were created and opened for the learners with special needs. Special education teachers felt that if they could just teach these learners separately, in smaller group, they could help them to catch up. However, the reality is that students in segregated special education classes becoming more far behind. Overtime, we have learned that inclusive education is a better if not the best way to help diverse learners succeed.

Environment

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776 Editor: Cheng Ordoñez

‘Betty’ weakens into TD, fair weather continues Tropical storm “B etty” which entered the country on Tuesday afternoon has weakened into a tropical depression on Wednesday, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Meno Mendoza said that as of 4 a.m. tropical depression Betty was estimated based on all available data at 1,190 Km East of Casiguran, Aurora (15.8°N, 133.2°E) packed with maximum winds of 55 kph. It is forecast to move

West Northwest at 17 kph.

Maintaining its movement and speed, Mendoza said that tropical depression Betty is expected to make landfall in Isabela-Cagayan by Saturday.

Mendoza said tropical depression Betty is expected t o w e a ke n i nt o a l ow pressure area (LPA) due to the presence of ridge of high pressure area and because of strong vertical wind shear or winds from different directions that blow into the country has been interacting with the circulation of the tropical cyclone.

He said the agency has not raised any public storm warning signal but tropical depression Betty will bring cloudy skies with rains over Northern and Central Luzon

by Friday.

S o f ar, t he t ropi c a l depression is not affecting the country until Thursday as most parts of the country will continue to experience generally fair weather due to Ridge of High Pressure Area (HPA) affecting Northern Luzon, Mendoza noted.

For Wednesday forecast, PAGASA said the whole country will experience partly

cloudy to at times cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

The temperature in Metro Manila for Wednesday will range from 19-32 degrees Celsius.

It added moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast to east will prevail over the eastern section of Luzon.

The coastal waters along these area will be moderate to rough.

Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the northeast with slight to moderate seas. (PNA)

Environmental Management Hot city weather prompts villagers Bureau’s campaign to seek sheds, take longer baths vs. smoke-belching gains ground (Feature)

By Villamor Visaya Jr.

As villagers start to feel the hot weather, they have been devising ways to beat the heat.

Their preparatory moves came as the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded the 34.5-degree Celsius hottest temperature on March 15, the highest since January this year in this city.

The PAGASA’s flood forecasting and surface synoptic station here recorded the 34.5-degree Celsius as the hottest temperature since January this year. The station previously recorded the highest temperature at 37.9-degree Celsius on March 31, 2014.

Celia Macarubbo, a vegetable seller at the market

here, said she would always take refuge at waiting sheds or at shaded buildings during peak hours to avoid direct sunlight.

For Celestino Cabral, a tricycle driver plying the Poblacion here, said he would take a bath at least two times a day from a once-a-day regular bath to refresh himself from the heat.

Halo-halo has also become a common viand in the streets and canteens, giving additional income to villagers here, according to Rico Calubaquib, an observer.

The hot weather will become hotter soonest as the northeast monsoon in Luzon has yet to be finally eased in the region, the PAGASA reported.(PNA)

By Catherine J. Teves

MANILA -The Environmental Management B u r e au ( E M B ) o f t h e Department of Environment and Natural Resources has reported gaining headway in its campaign to address air pollution in Metro Manila.

“We were able to already apprehend over 1,000 smoke belchers since October only,” said EMB Director Jonas Leones, referring to vehicles with emissions that don’t meet national standards.

He noted that beginning late last year, EMB intensified its drive against smoke belchers.

EMB’s activities against smoke-belching were previously during daytime only, he said.

In Nov e m b e r 2 0 1 4 , however, EMB launched its nighttime operations against smoke-belching in Metro Manila.

According to EMB, its first nighttime operation from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. led to apprehension of 37 smokebelching buses, jeepneys and UV-Express utility vehicles.

“We caught more smoke belchers during nighttime,” Leones noted.

For 2013, EMB reported apprehending some 15,740 smoke belchers.

EMB data show such accomplishment accounts for nearly a fourth of the 71,698 smoke belchers national and lo cal gover nments campaign/PAGE 11

The Regional Inter Agency Committee on Environmental Health (RIACEH) convened last March 18 for its first quarter meeting. It expanded its membership this year, to enhance the committee's technical working groups and institutionalize activities that would address health-environmental concerns and collectively start with something small to achieve their overall goal. (PIA 10)

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776 Editor: Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy

LifeStyLe Lifestyle

BusinessWeek MINDANAO

PAGE 9

Best in Business and Economic Reporting

Philippine Press Institute Civic Journalism Community Press Awards 2013

friday|march 20, 2015

9

Marlon Stockinger to race in 2015 GP2 with Status Grand Prix Globe Telecom ambassador inches closer to his racing dreams Lotus Formula 1 junior driver Marlon Stockinger is set to race in the 2015 GP2 Series season as Status Grand Prix’s first driver in the series, as the Globe Telecom ambassador rises a notch higher to fulfilling his career aspirations.

The 23-year-old Filipino-Swiss raced for the team in GP3 in 2012 and achieved two podium finishes and a race win at the Monaco GP. He moved on to Formula Renault 3.5 for two seasons and joined the Lotus F1 Junior Team in 2013. He finished 18th overall in the first season and moved to 9th overall in 2014.

Team Principal Teddy Yip Jr says, “We are delighted to welcome Marlon back to the team following a successful GP3 campaign in 2012.

Marlon is a hard-working and dedi-

cated driver and we know he will apply a high level of professionalism to his maiden GP2 season.”

Stockinger shares his excitement about returning to Status. “It is really good to come back to Status and I have a lot of happy memories from our time in GP3, especially winning in Monaco. I feel very excited to be back with the team in my first GP2 season. My fans are already so excited about what I am doing this season and guessing which team I am with. It is pretty cool that motorsport is growing more popular in the Philippines and I am really thankful to have so much support.”

One of Stockinger’s staunch supporters in the Philippines is leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom, his telecommunication partner in the country. In

August last year, Globe ambassador Stockinger starred in Slipstream, a full-day affair which celebrated the telco’s brand new network with a race car driving exhibition, interactive booths, and an outdoor music festival. Stockinger showed off his track skills driving his Lotus-Gravity Charouz Formula Renault 3.5 race car around Bonifacio Global

City.

“We are very happy and excited for Marlon as he gets close to his racing dreams. We look forward to more of his achievements as he continues to bring honor and pride to the country,” quips Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu. The 2015 GP2 officially begins on April 17-19 in Bahrain.

Globe Telecom sets global trend for internet adoption thru Free Facebook campaigns

Globe President & CEO ErnestCu joins leaders around the world during a dinner hosted by Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Kneeling from left to right: Mario Zanotti, Senior EVP, Latin America, Millicom; Augie Fabela II, Vimpelcom; Javier Olivan, VP of Growth and Analytics, Facebook; Ernest Cu, CEO, Globe Telecom; Daniel Hajj Aboumrad, CEO, Telcel; Jon Fredrik Baksaas, CEO, Telenor; Dan Rose, VP for Partnerships, Facebook; Chris Daniels, VP of Business Development, Facebook.

Globe Telecom set a global trend to promote internet adoption through the Free Facebook campaigns it has implemented over the past two years, in support of the objective of internet.org, a Facebook-led initiative to provide data connectivity to two-thirds of global population.

Following Globe Telecom’s successful Free Facebook campaign, which encouraged internet adoption among Filipinos, other telco providers are following the initiative of promoting and increasing data connectivity among mobile customers.

Globe generated a data customer growth of 110% over the telco’s two Free Facebook campaigns, indicative that the campaign has been an effective tool in enhancing internet adoption in the country, Daniel Horan, Globe Senior Advisor for Consumer Business Group, said.

“Our partnership with Facebook enabled more Filipinos to gain internet connectivity, in line with the vision of internet.org to allow more and more people to have free access to internet services. Globe Telecom is extremely honored to be a pioneering force in improving internet adoption, an example that is now being followed by other telcos locally and globally,” Horan said.

As corporate partnerships go, few are probably more relevant in our country today than the ongoing relationship between Facebook and Globe Telecom.

Together, these two giants introduced the Philippines to “Free Facebook” back in 2013. As evidenced by a recent study, the campaign significantly changed the landscape of the mobile Internet space in the entire country, Horan said.

A recent whitepaper published by Globe and Facebook outlined how Globe’s efforts and massive investments to scale

the necessary infrastructure for data usage (e.g., its massive 3G rollout), along with its drive to increase smartphone penetration, set the stage for a breakthrough in Internet penetration in the country. This breakthrough would come in the form of the “Free Facebook” campaign, which was launched in October 2013 for the first phase and again in October 2014 for the second phase.

The results of the campaign clearly demonstrate the long-term impact of the partnership. Over the first phase of the program, the number of data users on Globe’s network doubled, and Globe prepaid subscribers active on mobile data grew from 14% to 25%. The partnership also had an enduring effect that was sustained even after the campaign ended.

After the first phase, Globe was able to continue acquiring twice the number of new mobile data users versus prior levels, even when access to Facebook was no longer free.

As a result, the Free Facebook campaign helped drive an increase of 6 million Filipinos actively using mobile internet during the period. For more details on the partnership and its impact, you can read the full whitepaper here: http://www.globe.com. ph/documents/50301/15939122/2015-0305+FB+Globe+Whitepaper "The partnership does not end there.

Globe and Facebook will be launching new and exciting offers to make mobile internet further accessible via Internet.org, aiming to make more subscribers connected by providing a safe environment for browsing without incurring unexpected charges.

More details to be released very soon."

Horan said.

BusinessWeek MINDANAO

PAGE 10 10

Best in Business and Economic Reporting

Philippine Press Institute Civic Journalism Community Press Awards 2013

friday|march 20, 2015

fFeature eature

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776 Editor: Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy

Hineleban Coffee in Bukidnon: A taste of Arabica in Mindanao Arabica coffee is known to be the supreme of all coffees, the good news? It’s here in Mindanao.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) region 10 gave the local media in Cagayan de Oro a chance to check one of their assisted groups in Bukidnon, the Hineleban Foundation Inc. Located in Kalugmanan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, DTI has granted the foundation, through its Shared Service Facility (SSF) program, P3,635, 480 worth of equipment including one unit coffee roaster, mechanical dryer, coffee grinder and band sealer to increase value of the coffee produced by its farmer beneficiaries.

According to Renee Araneta Perrine of Hineleban Foundation Inc. that 100% Arabica is grown up in the mountain. Bukidnon highland tasted good, it’s called sweet coffee, she said.

However the Indigenous People (IP) needed livelihood, so they came up with the idea of “transformational partnership” where they provide technology, inputs and value formation classes and courses.

The foundation have about 600-700 coffee farmers.

In fact, coffee was their first livelihood and it’s been their sixth year of harvest this year, 2015.

Further, the company buys back the berries at 300% more than any trader would buy from them. They simply cut the traders that go between and buy directly from the community.

Perrine said, “We’ve been building the processing facility through the help of DTI grant such as the roasting machine, grinder and sealer.”

And this is the only farm in the entire Asia that has from seedling, to harvesting, to processing to roasting, to packaging and sales, she added.

For a greater cause Together with the efforts of local farmers in the foothills of Bukidnon, Hineleban Foundation Inc. has pioneered the first Philippine Consumer Supported Agriculture program.

Under the flag name of “My Personal Farmer,’ these farmers have successfully produced and marketed naturally and organically grown produce with the goal of having sustainable livelihood through natural and organic methodology that heals the earth, the farmers and its consumers.

Hineleban Foundation is also gearing towards greening the mountains.

Launched in April 2013, they have their Sip and Reforest Campaign where they plant a tree for every (500gms) bag you buy. In 2014, there had been 30,000 forest tree planted.

To see and monitor growth of the tree, simply register the bag’s tree code on their website’s map at hineleban.org.

Its future and market Its link with the market has taken Hineleban’s coffee at high demand making its coffee project a viable endeavor for the IP, its beneficiaries.

According to DTI regional director Linda O. Boniao, the foundation has been producing roasted and ground coffee for a while now and is in the process of tapping the export market. The provision of the equipment will not only make its processing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant but will enable them to meet the required volume and quality required in the export market as well.

Right now, their coffee can be checked at all Healthy Options stores nationwide.

(JMOR/PIA10)

ANIMO from Page 12...

(Dipolog City) and La Salle University (Ozamiz City). The official film entries were screened for public viewing at the Cinema 1 of Geege Mall, Ozamiz City on February 27, 2015.

A 2-day Filmmaking Workshop was conducted by Sheron Dayoc (Cinemalaya 2010 Best Director) on February 25-26, 2015. This was attended by student filmmakers and SPA Media Arts teachers.

The Panel of Jurors decided to give cineANIMO Grand Prize Award to both Sombra (Ateneo de Zamboanga University) and La Pradera (La Salle University). World War Teh (La Salle University) was given Honorable Mention Award. The Panel of Jurors were composed of Teddy Co (Vice Head of the NCCA Committee on Cinema), Sheron Dayoc (Cinemalaya 2010 Best Director) and Michael Mutia (Digital Dreams Television Proprietor).

The cineANIMO Awards Night was graced

by La Salle University President BR. JAIME M. DALUMPINES, FSC, Teddy Co, Sheron Dayoc, Michael Mutia and Bernadette David (NCCA-PMED). cineANIMO is part of the Cinemas In The Region project which gathers and screens the best regional films across the country. It was organized by La Salle University, Culture and Arts Office and Teatro Guindegan. Geege Cinema served as official cinema partner and Digital Dreams Television as official TV partner.

NCCA Committee on Cinema Vice Head Teddy Co interviewed by local channel DDTV

BusinessWeek MINDANAO

Advertising and Editorial E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

Best in Business and Economic Reporting

Philippine Press Institute Civic Journalism Community Press Awards 2013

friday|march 20, 2015

Phivedec... from page 1

under the new Labor Law Compliance System.

The new system, implemented in 2013, is the integrated framework for voluntary compliance and enforcement of labor laws, inculcating a culture of fair, expeditious and non-litigated settlement of disputes and at the same time strengthening tripartism, Dablio said.

She said that being a labor compliant, the 76 firms within the Phivedec economic zone would enjoy a bonus of two years exemption from being inspected by labor compliance officers.

Dablio said that Baldoz was in Misamis Oriental this week to personally declare the Phivedec firms as labor law compliant as a testament that the new system implemented in 2013 is working.

Under the new scheme of the labor department, the 3,000-hectare Phividec Industrial Estate, straddling the towns of Tagoloan and Villanueva, is currently home to 76 companies after it was declared an economic zone in 1974.

Of the 76, 42 are service providers, while 34 are in the manufacturing.

Dablio said that the declaration of the Phividec Industrial Estate as labor law compliant will be the template for excellence in subsequent inspections to be made

by DOLE compliance officers to the rest of the 3,380 companies in the region, which are employing a total of 2.056 million workers. (PNA)

Aboitiz... from page 1

plant in the second half of this year.

Located in Misamis Oriental, the plant supplies more than a fifth of the Mindanao grid’s power needs.

Apart from the Steag plant, Mr. Moraza said the company is also interested in the contracted capacity of the 140-megawatt (MW) Casecnan hydro plant in Nueva Ecija.

“Casecnan also, if that goes through, we want to participate,” said Mr. Moraza.

The IPPA contract for Casecnan will be put on the auction block this year, PSALM said earlier.

Another hydro facility -- the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) -- is also on AboitizPower’s radar.

“I don’t know about CBK but if they bid that out, we will participate in that,” said Mr. Moraza.

The CBK facility -- which utilizes pump storage technology -- can produce up to 720 MW of power.

The auction timetable for the plant’s capacity, however, has yet to be determined by PSALM. The state-run firm also started the second-round auction for the remaining capacity of the Unified Leyte geothermal power plant (ULGPP).

Interested firms can conduct due diligence on the IPPA contract for the “bulk energy” starting March 30. A pre-bid conference will be held on May 6 and the deadline of bid submission will be on Aug. 12.

Asked if the company’s interested in this project, Mr. Moraza said: “Yes. We will study it.”

The contract was first auctioned off in November last year but the winning bidder -- Unified Leyte Geothermal Energy, Inc. -- withdrew its bid, citing the damage typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) inflicted on the plant in November 2013.

Some 200 MW of ULGPP has been awarded to seven companies, who won rights to capacities ranging between 3 MW and 40 MW. Aboitiz subsidiary Aboitiz Energy Solutions, Inc. also bagged the contract to manage some 40

MW of the plant’s output.

The ULGPP complex -which straddles Ormoc City and municipality of Kananga -- is composed of the 125-MW Upper Mahiao plant; 232.5-MW Malitbog plant; 180-MW Mahanagdong plant; and 51-MW optimization plants.

PSALM was formed under Republic Act 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 to assume ownership of and manage all National Power Corp.’s assets, liabilities, contracts with independent power producers, real estate and other disposable assets.

Meanwhile, AboitizPower is the power generation and distribution arm of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. -- the listed holding firm of Aboitiz-owned businesses, which also include real estate, food and banking. –with wire reports

SOMO... from page 1

center of any humanitarian relief operations to help those displaced by the military operations against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Maguindanao.

This, is the All-Out Peace (AOP) network of peace advocates called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines to immediately declare a suspension of military operations (SOMO) because of the growing humanitarian crisis in the province.

The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Maguindanao has breached the one hundred thousand mark on Monday, the 3rd week of the military offensive against the BIFF. As of 5 pm Monday, a total of 123,537 individuals or 24,714 families have been displaced by the AFP operations.

The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) said in a report posted on its website that the regional government is spending at least P2 million a day for food packs for the IDPs as of Friday.

It also launched last week the Tabang Sibilyan, a donation drive to help those displaced by the conflict.

Rochelle “Bibing” Mordeno, executive director of the Cagayan de Oro City-based BMFI, said during the group’s regular meeting (MMM) that Balay Aleosan, based in Aleosan, North Cotabato can be

one of the hubs of humanitarian relief operations or as drop-off point of relief goods. The BMFI, at present, is sourcing funds and goods from its partners to help the IDPs in Maguindanao.

Balay Aleosan, like the rest of BMFI’s unit, has an ongoing peace campaign in North Cotabato and neighboring barangays in Maguindanao.

BMFI is also thinking of ways to immediately mobilized relief goods and volunteers for the IDPs. Mordeno said that Balay Aleosan is open to host volunteers who are doing humanitarian work to help the IDPs in Maguindanao.

The humanitarian crisis in Maguindanao was also one of the topics discussed by the Tulay Kalinaw Mindanaw (Tulay KAMI) during its meeting at the Bishop’s House last Saturday.

Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J., D.D., lead convenor of Tulay KAMI — a multi-sectoral peace conversation among civil society organizations (CSOs) and agencies working and advocating towards peacebuilding and conflict resolutions in Northern Mindanao, which Ledesma, BMFI and the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro (ACDO) convened — urged the group to find meaningful ways to help the IDPs in Maguindanao.

Ledesma said that it is in a situation like this that peacebuilders and peace-loving people must exert all efforts to build peace since everyone is looking for peace.

Meantime, the AOP network, composed of at least 20 groups, urged the AFP to immediately declare a ceasefire in Maguindanao and disclose the progress of the operations.

“We categorically state that a ‘humanitarian crisis’ is already staring us in the face as an effect of the prolonged military action against lawless elements,” the groups said.

The AFP launched an “allout offensive” against the BIFF in 4 towns of Maguindanao – Salibo, Pagatin, Mamasapano, and Shariff Aguak. Later, the conflict spilled over to the municipalities of Guindulungan, Talayan, and Datu Piang.

But AFP chief of staff Major General Gregorio Catapang Jr. said the military will not stop its offensive against the BIFF, especially since

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 43 Gingoog City NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE File No. 201-2015

Upon Extra-Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118, filed by Home Development Mutual Fund (otherwise known as PAG-IBIG Fund), with Principal Office at the Atrium ooI Makati , Makati Avenue , Makati City against ROSAURO N. KIONISALA married to SUSAN V. KIONISALA of legal age, Filipino citizen with postal address at 501 Gomez Tuto St., Barangay 3, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental 9014 to satisfy the Mortgage indebtedness which as of January 30, 2015 have amounted to FIVE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND TWENTY PESOS & 70/100 (Php 513,020.70) inclusive of Interest and Penalty charges, and other fees incurred in the foreclosure proceedings, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for CASH on May 18, 2015 at 8:00 o’clock in the morning to 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 43, Hall of Justice, Dugenio St., Gingoog City, the following properties with all the improvements existing thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-16569

A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 808-C-8-B-27-B-8-G-12, PSD-10-051375 Being a portion of Lot 808-C-8-B-27-B-8-G) Situated in the Poblacion, City of Gingoog, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Including all improvements constructed thereon, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY SIX SQUARE ARE METERS (426) more or less.

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

In the event the public auction cannot take place on the said date, it shall be held on the next working day without further notice and posting.

Prospective buyer/s may investigate for themselves the title of the herein described property/properties and the circumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Gingoog City, March 17, 2015.

BWM: March 20, 27 & April 3, 2015

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF BY: (Sgd) FLORA C. PEREZ Sheriff IV RTC-Branch 43 Gingoog City

the President, in his capacity as commander-in-chief, has approved the second phase of the military campaign against the BIFF. With the number of IDPs still climbing he AOP is urging peaceloving Filipinos to help alleviate the situation of those displaced and affected by the conflict.

“We are urgently appealing to all peace-loving citizens to join this ‘humanitarian call’ and participate in mobilizing relief goods and encouraging solidarity with the [internally displaced persons] by enabling their voices and stories to be heard,” it said.

Training... from page 2

Estaňo said the project is a very welcome intervention to minimize the poverty which is aggravated due to unproductiveness and idle time among the youth aging 18 years and above.

Meanwhile, Jovencio P. Laranjo, BUB coordinator said the LPRAT was convinced that the project could help provide income for these OSY’s and open opportunities for them to explore their marketing and management aspects, considering that Tudela alone has various events during the year.

These are the Binalbal Festival, Araw ng Tudela, fiesta in May, and sports activities, where T-shirts are of high demand and can be sure market for their endeavor, Laranjo added.

PAL... from page 3

Liberty Airport. While it did not last long due to aero-political issues, that initial foray introduced our brand here in the Big Apple,” said Mr. Bautista during a press conference at the New York Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan.

In 1996, the flag carrier, under the leadership of Mr. Tan, entered

a wet-lease agreement (the lease of both aircraft and crew) with a US carrier that allowed PAL to offer Manila-to-New York flights and vice versa. The venture failed, in part because of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, and was terminated.

“It was under Dr. Tan’s leadership 18 years ago that PAL first flew to this city. And he has made sure that we would return, no matter how long it took, under his watch,” said Mr. Bautista.

Circumstances are different today. Stakeholders are confident that PAL’s New York service, which it operates itself, will not suffer the same ill fate as its predecessor.

Benito C. Bengzon, Jr., undersecretary for tourism development of the Department of Tourism (DoT), said the opening of PAL’s New York route is a boon to DoT’s “Visit Philippines 2015” campaign, a year-long events calendar meant to entice tourists and investors alike. “It brings us closer to the outbound travel market of New York, the surrounding states, and many parts of Canada,” he said in a prepared speech.

“Direct service and shorter flying time means a more convenient and attractive option for tourists visiting the Philippines.”

Challenge... from page 5

Insurance Earlier is better when it comes to insurance, especially medical insurance coverage.

Depending on your plan, your medical insurance policy premium could be lesser the earlier you get it. Adding on the appropriate riders to suit your needs may cost extra, but could come in handy in the future if emergencies occur.

Get rewards points on your daily spending It’s easy to earn rewards on your regular spending in the BDO

11

Rewards Program. Get rewards points by simply presenting your BDO Rewards Card when paying for expenses like groceries, fuel, school or office supplies. One point is P1.00 – no need to convert. You can pay with points for purchases at The SM Store, SM Supermarket, and other SM retail establishments such as Watsons, Toy Kingdom, Ace Hardware, Forever 21, Uniqlo, SM Appliance Center, and more.

Saving doesn’t have to be hard.

Make improvements on your daily spending by making better buying decisions and start earning the rewards you deserve today.

Campaign... from page 8

apprehended that year.

Leones reiterated EMB’s call for proper and timely maintenance of motor vehicles.

He said such upkeep is necessary in helping reduce emission of air pollutants.

Data still show motor vehicles account for some 80 percent of air pollution in Metro Manila, he said.

He further said only 20 percent of air pollution in Metro Manila is from stationary and area sources like factories and construction sites.

EMB already directed construction managers in the sites to cover there cement, dirt and other materials that can be carried by the wind, he noted.

The agency also sees need for shifting to Euro 4 fuel, noting this contains 50 parts per million of sulfur only, unlike Euro 2 fuel that has 500 parts per million of sulfur.

Earlier, EMB assured uploading on its website latest available information on state of air quality in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.

Such uploading is part of EMB’s bid to help increase nationwide awareness and action on air pollution. (PNA)

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given to the general public that last January 30, 2015, at about 9:34 P.M., a fire broke out inside the Hall of Justice Building, located along Archbishop Hayes Street, Cagayan de Oro City. Pending investigation and considering the extent of the damage physically perceived, the losses on property, documents, records and physical evidence for and in all actions , proceedings and other cases pending in the herein below listed branches of the Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental, and to the Office of the Clerk of Court, holding offices thereat, are namely:

Branch 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 37 38 39

Presiding Judge Hon. Florencia S. Abbu Hon. Dennis Z. Alcantar Hon. Evelyn Gamotin Nery Hon. Bonifacio M. Macabaya Hon. Gil G. Bollozos Hon. Richard D. Mordeno Hon. Vincent F.B. Rosales Hon. Henry B. Damasing Hon. Arthur L. Abundiente Hon. Jose L. Escobido Hon. Emmanuel P. Pasal Hon. Marites Filomena Rana-Bernales

Are considered TOTAL. This Notice is in compliance with Section 2 of Act No. 3110- entitled AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PROCEDURE FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF THE RECORDS OF PENDING JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS AND BOOKS, DOCUMENTS, AND FILES OF THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, DESTROYED BY FIRE OR OTHER PUBLIC CALAMITIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Further take notice of the following provision of the above-mentioned statute –

Sec. 29. In case the parties interested in a destroyed record fail to petition for the reconstitution thereof within the six months next following the date on which they were notice in accordance with section two hereof, they shall be understood to have waived the reconstitution and may file respective actions a new without being entitled to claim the benefits of section thirty-one hereof.

Counsels and all interested parties are hereby directed to apply for reconstitution of the records of their proceeding within the periods prescribed under the law.

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, February 09, 2015.

(SGD.) Atty. DICK CARLO J. CABANLAS OIC-Clerk of Court V

BusinessWeek MINDANAO THE BUSINESSMEN’S NEWSPAPER 2013 ppi’S Best in Business and Economic Reporting

FriDAY | MARCH 20, 2015

District 3870 Discon May 7-9, 2015 @ Pryce Plaza Hotel

editor: Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy

PAGE 12

NCCA, La Salle-Ozamiz holds 1st cineANIMO film festival

T

he National Commission for Culture and the Arts – National Committee on Cinema and La Salle University held the 1st cineANIMO : Misamis-Zamboanga Digital Short Film Festival last February 25-27, 2015 in Ozamiz City. cineANIMO is a digital short film festival for amateur student filmmakers in the Cities of Ozamiz, Tangub, Oroquieta, Dapitan, Dipolog, Pagadian and Zamboanga. cineANIMO serves as a platform to hone the skills of amateur filmmakers by giving them opportunities for recognition of their works which are expected to contribute to the filmmaking industry in this part of Mindanao. Participation to the festival is entitled to college students who are currently enrolled in Northwestern Mindanao Area.

Eleven (11) films were accepted as official film entries coming from Western Mindanao State University and Ateneo de Zamboanga University (Zamboanga City), Saint Columban College (Pagadian City), Andres Bonifacio College ANIMO | Page 10

cineANIMO student filmmakers with panel of jurors and organizers

Audience queuing up outside Geege Mall Cinema, Ozamis City

Public screening at Geege Mall Cinema 1 - full house.