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Text scams THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warns the public on the various text scams that continue to persist and are being 4 cents proliferated through the use of mobile phones. Such recurring text scams declare that the receiver has won in a purportedly electronic or mobile numberbased raffle/lottery, allegedly sponsored by the BSP or any of its official/representative. The receiver is then instructed to deposit a sum of money or send a prepaid load to the sender’s account to claim the prize money. The BSP reiterated that it does not sponsor or engage in any games of chance, lottery or raffle of such nature.
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Eagle hunt DAVAO City -- A total of 400 pairs of Philippine Eagles are being monitored by the Philippine Eagle Foundation to look closely on their behavior and habitat. Vidalyn Dumadag, communications officer of the PEF said the move is in line with the PEF’s mission in saving the eagles. She said that there are 35 eagles in captivity which are being nourished by the foundation. “Eagles in the wild are constantly threatened with the denudation of forests and hunting, shooting and trapping by individuals who are not aware of their importance to the environment,” Dumadag said.
Bukidnon hydro A 68-MEGAWATT (MW) hydropower project of an Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) Mindanao unit is scheduled to be operational in 2017, according to the parent company’s latest quarterly report. AboitizPower said “Hedcor Bukidnon, Inc. plans to start construction of the Manolo Fortich project within the second quarter of 2015.” “The project broke ground in April 2015 and... commercial operation is planned for yearend 2017,” the report read.
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FTER presenting its working draft to President Benigno Aquino III on Sunday night, the House’s ad-hoc committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law, has begun voting on the second version of the bill on Monday with fewer deleted provisions.
Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, chairman of the ad hoc panel, said they started the committee deliberations yesterday with only three or four provisions that have been deleted from the new working draft, which
he called the chairman’s and vice chairmen’s draft. The 3-4 deletions are in contrast to the eight provisions earlier deleted from the bill. “This is the best that we can do,” Rodriguez said. bbl/PAGE 11
PEACEFUL PROTEST. Anti-riot police line up outside the south gate of the House of Representatives in Quezon City as close to a thousand protesters call for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law yesterday, May 18. mindanews photo by toto lozan
Apple Tree holds first skim boarding tilt By ERCEL MAANDIG, Correspondent
KNOWN for its array of quality beach resorts and hotels, Opol municipality in MIsamis Oriental is now the new Skim-boarding hub in the western part of the province. Over the past years, the
local government unit of this town has initiated several skim boarding competition as part of the several events of its “Kabaybayonan Annual Festival”. Today, some private entities initiated such event
just to promote Skim Boarding as Opol’s “Sports Tourism” since the town was tagged as among the tourism nest of the province because of its influx of domestic tourist whole year round specially during Summer, among these entity is “Apple Tree Hotel boarding/PAGE 11
Bill filed requiring LGUs to allot funds for agriculture By MARK FRANCISCO, Staff Writer
SENATOR Cynthia Villar is set to file a bill making it compulsor y for local government units (LGUs) to set aside a yearly budget for agriculture. Speaking during a national convention of city and municipal agriculturists here Monday, Villar said
many LGUs especially in urbanized areas do not set aside funds for agriculture. “I have heard of a local government unit whose agriculturist’s sole work is to inject anti-rabies vaccination. To me, that is preposterous,” Villar said. bill/PAGE 11
SUBSTANCE OF LIFE. A boy drinks from a hose before filling his containers with water in Sitio Landing, Malaybalay City. Having no water connection of their own, his family buys water from a neighbor at P2 per 5-gallon container. mindanews photo by h . marcos c . mordeno
UN to remove MILF in list of armed groups using child soldiers By FERDINANDH B. CABRERA, MindaNews
Sen. Cynthia Villar seeks compulsory funds for agri.
COTABATO City — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) announced it was on its way to completing the UN-MILF action plan to get it delisted as a group that uses child combatants. International human rights standards define a child soldier or combatant as
an individual who is below 18 years old. The announcement came in time for the launching Monday of the “Children, Not Soldiers” campaign in Cotabato City by the UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) milf/PAGE 11
Sta. Ana mulled as alternative to Sasa port By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO Correspondent
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DOST-XII to launch PH Halal logo BU T UA N C it y - - T h e Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XII will be launching the Philippine Certified Halal Logo at the Philippine Halal Assembly, International Conference and Expo on June 3-5 at Marriott Grand Ballroom, Manila. The introduction of the said logo, duly recognized by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), will make Philippine Halal products be accepted in the international
market in accordance to the worldwide Halal standards. The logo is also compliant to the “One Standard, One Logo, One Test” rule of the OIC. The event is focused on the development of Halal industry in the country aimed at increasing Halal products/ exports especially to the OIC countries which are the main Halal food consumer market. Organized by the DOST XII and Halal Development Council (HDC) MICE Middle
East, the assembly and Expo, is an excellent platform in charting the country’s course towards a stronger Halal economy and a venue for unified action and synergized efforts and government and private sectors to boost Halal industry development. The conference is expected to draw delegates and buyers f rom 40 countries like Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Unite d Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India, China, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, England, Italy, Canada, New Zealand, Europe and USA. logo/PAGE 11
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HE Macro and Development Administration C o m m i t t e e (MACROCOM) of the Regional Development Council (RDC) of Nor t h e r n Mi n d an a o will recommend to the Full Council to support the 13th Mindanao Communicators N e t w o r k (MindaComNet)
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Congress. Members of the MACROCOM agreed in a meeting to seek the support of the RDC to enjoin the heads of government agencies, bure aus and of f ices, including governmentowned and controlled corporations, financial institutions, state colleges and universities, and local government units in the region to authorize their information officers to participate in the Congress. Wit h t h e t h e m e “ I n v e s t m e n t Opportunities in Mindanao towards ASEAN Integration,” the Congress is tentatively scheduled in September, this year, and will be hosted by Region X. MindaComNet is a network of government and non-government public rel at ions and infor mat ion of f icers organized in 1999 to serve as a mechanism for the promotion of the national government’s peace and development efforts in Mindanao. The Congress which is held every year aims to enhance the
profe s s i on a l g row t h of communicators and infor mat ion of f icers in the Mindanao regions and facilitate networking activities among them. Aside from the MindaComNet Congress, the MACROCOM will also recommend to the RDC endorsement for support to the conduct of 2015 Census of Population (POPCEN), the use of the community-based monitoring system a c c e l e r at e d p ov e r t y profiling (CBMS-APP), and localization of the Magna Carta for Wome n and G e nd e r and Development (GAD) planning and budgeting. Members of the MACRO COM also discussed the proposed increase of government personnel daily travel allowance for local travels and the initial gains of the enactment of the Revenue Code of the Province of Bukidnon. The MACRO COM meeting was held Thursday, May 14, at the Main Conference Room of RDC-X. (APB/ PIA-10)
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LEADING mobile point-ofsale service Globe Charge gave over 200 establishments in top tourist destination Boracay a boost in their businesses by allowing them to accept MasterCard and Visa card payments. Small and medium businesses such as hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops make up majority of the enterprises in Boracay who cater to millions of tourists from around the world each year. With Glob e Charge, establishments in the island such as Spider House, Alamo Bay Inn, and 928 Café and Grill are able to provide more payment options to visitors and tourists, resulting to growth in customer base and lift in revenues. In the same way, tourists are given an alternative payment option that is convenient, secure, and hassle-free. Powered by G-Xchange, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom, Globe Charge is designed for small and medium enterprises
so they can cater to more customers, enabling them to accept MasterCard and Visa-branded credit and debit cards. As G - Xch ange, Inc . President and CEO Xavier Marzan said, “For us, the success of Globe Charge is evident on the number of businesses we helped grow with an expansion in their customer base which u lt i mately t r ansl ate to increase in profits. Boracay is not only a top tourist destination but a growing business hub as well, and with our presence in this island via Globe Charge, we expect to see Globe Charge boosting more businesses and giving more customers a worry-free payment option.” An easy-to-use device, Globe Charge can be attached to any Android- or IOSbased smartphone or tablet, turning them into credit card terminals. It currently enables businesses to accept Ma s t e r C ard an d Vi s a globe/PAGE 11
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BOITIZ Equity Ventures Inc said it plans to partner with Irish building supplies group CRH Plc t o bu y t h e P h i l ippi n e s cement business of F r a n c e’s L a f a r g e , seeking to diversify into infrastructure. Aboitiz, a large Philippines’ conglomerate with interests in power generation and banking, said the potential acquisition would involve four cement manufacturing plants on the main island of Luzon, a plant in c e nt r a l C e b u p r ov i n c e and limestone quarries. Financial terms were not disclosed. “ Ve n t u r i n g i n t o infrastructure meets our growth criteria,” Aboitiz Equity CEO Erramon Aboitiz said in a statement. “We are very optimistic of the potential gains t h i s n e w c ore bu s i n e s s will bring to the group am id t he hu ge d e mand
TLE and K to 12: Learning towards productive living By Janet G. Bagaloyos Secondary TLE Teacher/School Girl Scout Coordinator Placida Mequiabas National High School Division of Lanao del Norte
Education has been an important tool heightening the quality of human resources in the country. Placing Education as one of prime strategies is also to boost the socio-economic status of Filipino families, so it is much proper that an upgrade when it comes to system and access should be done. Thus, the creation of K to 12 Basic Education Program. K to 12 covers kindergarten and 12 years of basic education. This 12-year basic education composes six years for elementary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School.
It provides sufficient time for mastery of concepts, skills, develop lifelong learners and prepare graduates for college education, middle level skills development and employment. This system also prepares graduates to various fields such as Entrepreneurship which is a subordinate of Technology and Livelihood Education. TLE is a learning area where students are trained to perform tasks related to maintaining home and small-scale businesses. Hereunder TLE are components Home Economics, Agri-Fishery Arts, Industrial Arts, and Information and
Communication Technology. TLE is one important subject under K to 12 for its technical-vocational and livelihood program, a program that enhances students’ skills in various fields such as agriculture, electronics and trade. The same with K to 12, the purpose of TLE is to improve life and run it, in a manner that it would be productive at the end of the day. It is a good reason to take advantage in learning TLE. Unlike others, this subject introduces life-long learnings and enhances students’ skills in various fields that could be useful in daily life.
for infrastructure in the Philippines.” L a f a r g e a n d Switzerland’s Holcim Ltd are disposing of assets to win regulator y approval for their planned merger to create the world’s biggest cement firm. A deal would be subject to the completion of the merger and approval by the boards of both Aboitiz and CRH, the Philippine company said.
EU antitrust regulators last month cleared CRH’s planned 6.5 billion euro ($7.4 bi l lion) purchas e
of a nu mb e r of m o st ly European assets f rom Lafarge and Holcim.
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Appeal to chose godly candidates in 2016
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IFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate’…” (Jesus, our God and Savior, in Mark 10:7-9, the Holy Bible). -ooo THANK GOD FOR OUR 35TH ANNIVERSARY: I sincerely thank God, in the Name of Jesus, that, once more, He allowed me, my wife Angelina (the former Paranaque City judge), and our daughter Maria Luisa, now a graduating student of the UP College of Law come June 2015, God willing, to savor another wedding anniversary, which is our 35th. Praise Jesus, our God and Savior, who is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. -ooo GUIDELINES ON WHO TO VOTE FOR: REPOST FROM 2012: Here is an updated repost from October 01, 2012, which I consider very timely and important in view of the upcoming 2016 presidential elections, to educate our people on who to vote for. Read on: “And so, officially, (the election fever for 2016) has started... The deadline for t h e f i l i ng of t h e s e
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Jhan Tiafau Hurst Jesus Christ was not a good and innocent man, then no one is! So next time you and I think we’re being treated unfairly, just tell Jesus about it. He knows exactly what you’re feeling and going through. How do you handle unfairness in life? You really can’t without Christ. But with Him you can overcome anything that life and others do to you. Jesus has already paved the way for you to follow. He’s been there and done that. And He gives that same power to anyone who will ask Him to take charge of their life every day. His own inner strength and peace that doesn’t let the unfairness of others keep you down. You’ll even be strong and free enough to forgive those who hurt and treat you unfairly. Jesus’ power is yours for the asking. So why not ask Him to forgive you and take control of your life today and every day? Just Think a Minute…
certificates is (upcoming) as t he C om m iss i on on Elections (Comelec) announced. Now more than ever, we need to know the guidelines that all of us must follow in electing this country’s new set of officers. -ooo CANDIDATES MUST HAVE THE SPIRIT OF GOD IN THEM: The first guideline is: we must elect a candidate in whom the Spirit of God dwells. It is only the candidate in whom the Spirit of God dwells who has the fear and love of God that will allow him to discharge his duties and responsibilities as an elected official according to God’s commands, and who will be restrained from stealing and abusing. The second guideline is: we must elect candidates who are able and knowledgeable of the jobs they are aspiring for, and those who hate dishonest gain, and have fear and love of God. These candidates will surely produce good results once they are elected, and will uphold the interests of God, country, and people, all throughout. The third guideline is: we must elect candidates who are willing to be the slaves--literally and figuratively--of the people and their constituents. Too many
candidates have acted like kings and queens of the people they have sworn to serve, so that they have upheld on ly t he i r ow n p e r s on a l a n d p o l it i c a l interests once they got elected. -ooo B A S E S F O R G U I D E L I N E S IN CHOOSING CANDIDATES: The first guideline is taken from Genesis 41:38 of the Bible, where the Pharaoh of Egypt was looking for a man who would save his country from destruction as a result of a seven-year famine that Joseph, son of Jacob, warned about. The second guideline is taken from Exodus 18:21, where Jethro was telling his son-in-law Moses about who he should install as leaders of the people. The third guideline comes from Mark 10:43-44, where Jesus Christ, our God and Savior, was telling John and James, the sons of Zebedee, what a leader should do, according to the will of the Father. -ooo APPEAL TO CHOSE G ODLY C A N DI DAT E S IN 2016: I am making an appeal to all Filipinos who have nowhere else to go, who have been poor all their lives, who have not experienced the bounties of life: we must choose
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Atty. Batas Mauricio candidates who display the foregoing guidelines. This is the only way to end our sufferings, our poverty, and the injustices against us, as well as the corruption among politicians. -ooo PLEASE LISTEN: DZEC1062 kHz Manila, 1080 kHz Dagupan City, 711 kHz Naga City, 1260 kHz Lucena Cit y, 1224 kHz Davao City, and www. eaglenews.ph Mondays to Fr id ays, 6 a.m.; DYKA 801 kHz Panay Island, Yes Radio 88.3 FM, Barobo City, Surigao del Sur, Yes Radio 93.9 FM, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur, Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m.; 92.7 Smile FM, San Francisco, Agusan Del Sur, Kiss 101.1 FM, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, Mondays to Fridays, 12 noon; 107.5 Win 107.5 FM, Roxas, Isabela, Saturday, 5:30 a.m., Sunday, 7 a.m. -30-
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Who said life’s fair?
hink a Minute…Who said life’s fair? I heard my grandmother say that a thousand times if I heard it once. And there was a reason she said it often. When my grandmother was a little girl, one day her father just left her and her mother—and he never came back! So my grandmother fought that feeling of rejection and unfairness all her life. From an early age as a child she learned that life isn’t fair! My guess is s o did you. Hopefully you didn’t experience such a painful injustice as my grandmother. But as a child your father punished you for something you didn’t do; or a neighbor blamed you for something that was someone else’s fault. Maybe you had a teacher in school who really treated you unfairly. And now that you’re an adult, your boss is unfair. Laws seem to discriminate. Even your wife or husband may treat you unfairly or accuse you unjustly. Who said life’s fair? It’s not! So what can you do to handle the unfairness of people and life? Well, once again Jesus Christ has an answer to our life’s toughest questions. Do you want to talk about unfairness? Jesus Christ is the number one victim of injustice in history! Even people who didn’t like this man admitted that He was the last one in the world who should be executed and killed as a criminal! If
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n our spiritual and Christian life, we are expected to always ask God for all our needs, from the smallest to the biggest, from the most material to the most spiritual. We can never say that there are moments and situations when we don’t have to bother God about anything. We need to realize more sharply and abidingly our total dependence on Him even as we should also be completely resp onsible for everything in our life. That’s just how the cookie crumbles. We s h o u l d n o t b e deceived by the thought that just because we have some talents, wealth, power, and other resources, we can be on our own, feeling totally independent from God. We have to explode the myth that we can be self-sufficient. As creatures, we can never be completely on our own. Our lives will always be associated with our Creator who has given us not only certain things, but our very own existence which he will always maintain. Otherwise, we would cease to exist. And since, as creatures, we have been made in God’s image and likeness, endowed with a spiritual soul, we are expected to live our life for all eternity also, and not just for a time. We have the
power, with God’s grace, to transcend our material and temporal limitations. We have to realize in fact that all these resources that we may happen to possess come from God and can only be used properly with him and never without him. Thus, St. Paul tells us clearly: “Whether you eat or drink, or whatsoever else you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Cor 10,31) This is the attitude proper to us. This kind of attitude would certainly require a radical spirit of humility, of self-denial, which actually is what would bring out our true dignity. Let’s remember what Christ has been telling us repeatedly. “Whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled, and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” (Mt 23,12) Let’s realize that this is precisely the divinely mandated way to gain our greatness. This was the way Christ himself lived his life here on earth. His total selfabasement by dying on the cross, obeying the will of the Father and out of love for us, resulted in his resurrection, our redemption, the coming of the Holy Spirit and many other things. And Christ wants us to follow him, because he is “the way, the truth and the life” for us. He is supposed to be the vine to whom
we, as branches, should be attached if we want to be what we ought to be. We need to meditate on these words and start to ma ke t he ne cess ar y adjustments in our attitudes and, in fact, in our whole lifestyle. I am sure we have a lot to dismantle, purify and cultivate. Let’s not be blinded by the many passing earthly forms of joys and pleasures that would diverge us from the true path of our true joy. We need to look more closely into our personal temperaments and character, the different conditionings that somehow influence the way we are-cultural, social, historical, etc.-and see what need to be adjusted so as to effect in us the attitude of always relying on God even as we try to be responsible personally in all our actions. Not even our so-called brilliant accomplishments, no matter how personally we feel we have attained them, should make us think we can just be on our own. Our persistent problem is actually our tendency to feel self-sufficient, a tendency that often is reinforced by our cultural and social conditionings. We have to learn how to do battle against these conditionings. This, of course, is not going to be easy. That’s why, Christ told us to be insistent. “Ask, and
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DOST opens application for third year college scholarship The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announces the availability of scholarship slots for regular third year college students who are enrolled in priority science and technology (S&T) courses and are willing to teach in secondary schools in the Philippines. To qualify for this scholarship one should be a Filipino citizen, regular third college student in identified priority science and technology courses in any state university or college or private university, has a general weighted average of at least 83% (or its equivalent) in his/her first and second years in college, qualify in the JLSS written examination, agree to teach in the secondary level of basic education in public or private high school as their return of service (ROS), agree to any of the approved ROS, agree to pay the amounts disbursed with applicable interest in case of failure to comply with the terms of Return of Service (ROS). Applicants should be enrolled in the following Commission on Higher Education (CHED) -
compliant science and technology priority courses: agriculture, agricultural biotechnology, agricultural chemistry, agricultural engineering, agricultural biosystems engineering, applied mathematics, applied physics, biochemistry, biology, ceramics engineering, chemistry with applied computer system, chemistry with materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, environmental science, fisheries, food technology, forestry, geology, geodetic engineering, geothermal engineering, industrial engineering, industrial management engineering-informationtechnology, information technology, instrumentation and control engineering, manufacturing engineering managementbiomedical engineering, manufacturing engineering management-mechatronics and robotics, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering,
mathematics, mathematics teaching, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, mining engineering, molecular biology and biotechnology, physics, applied physics with applied computer system, applied physics with materials science engineering, science teaching (biology, chemistry, physics, physical science), and statistics. Required documents to submit are accomplished JLSS information sheet (Form A), accomplished certification regarding course and year level (Form B), accomplished to Return of Service (ROS) Conditions (Form C), Birth Certificate and Official Transcript of Records or Certified True Copy Grades (of first year and second year). The application form can be obtained at the DOST regional and provincial offices and can be downloaded at this website: www.science-scholarships.ph. Accomplished application forms and the required documents should be submitted at the DOST regional and provincial offices, too.
Qualifiers of the JLSS will enjoy the following privileges: tuition and other school fees not to exceed P10,00/semester or P8,000/trimester/term; P5,000 book allowance/semester; monthly allowance of P5,000 (P5,000 for those who take BS-Physics, Applied Physics, Physics Teaching, Geology, Mining Engineering, Agriculture, and Fisheries); Transportation allowance for one economy-class round trip fare (for those studying outside of their home province); and group insurance coverage of P200,000. After graduation, when the DOST scholar-graduate has been hired by the Department of Education (DEPED) or private school, he/she will be employed with a position equivalent to Special Science Teacher I in the Philippine Science High School. He/she will be given priority for job placement in high school in the country and will also receive a one-time relocation allowance should he/she be assigned in a place other than his/her permanent residence. He/she will be provided
scholarship in identified teacher education institutes for Science and education Courses and be allowed to teach even without Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) eligibility but to pass the LET within five years from date of hiring. Deadline of filling the application is on June 15, 2015. Date of examination is on July 12, 2015. In Region 10, call 858-67-90 or visit the Regional Office located at J.V. Seriña St.(near JR Borja General Hospital) Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City or the nearest DOST Provincial Science and Technology Center in your area. The JLSS is governed by Republic Act 10612, dubbed as “Fast-Tracked Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 2013” which aims to strengthen the country’s science and technology education by fast-tracking graduates in Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering who shall teach science and mathematics in secondary schools throughout country. (Teresita S. Baluyos/DOST10)
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he AirAsia Group including AirAsia Philippines is offering 50% discount off its lowest online fares to over 100 destinations across 20 countries in a special promotion that is only available for booking for one week from 18th to 24th May 2015, and for the travel period from 1st September 2015 to 31st March 2016. This 50% discount is applicable for all AirAsia and AirAsia X flights* with the flight codes AK (Malaysia AirAsia), D7 (Malaysia AirAsia X), FD (Thailand AirAsia), XJ (Thailand AirAsia X), QZ (Indonesia AirAsia) except Indonesia domestic flights, XT (Indonesia AirAsia Extra), PQ and Z2 (AirAsia Philippines). Guests can now make their bookings for this special sale at airasia.com or via AirAsia’s mobile app on iPhone and Android devices, as well as the mobile site mobile.airasia.com. Siegtraund Teh, Group Chief Commercial Officer of AirAsia says, “In a true AirAsia fashion, we are giving you 50% off our lowest fares for AirAsia and AirAsia X on selected flights to over 100 destinations across 20 countries through this surprise sale that only on for a week! We are also pleased to announce that AirAsia X’s Business Class is included in this promotion so that more of our guests can experience this affordable luxury at an even lower price.” “We believe that no other airline can offer such extensive regional connectivity and coupled with this amazing halfprice promotion, it will create excitement among deal-seekers to discover new destinations,” added Siegtraund.
From Manila, flights to Puerto Princesa (Palawan), Tagbilaran (Bohol), Tacloban, Kalibo (Boracay), Davao, Cebu, Davao, Hong Kong, Macau, Incheon (Seoul) and Malaysia are available at 50% off including flights to/from Cebu, Incheon (Seoul), Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Davao and Cagayan de Oro City. AirAsiaGo, the holiday division of the world’s best low cost airline, will also be offering special deals for AirAsia guests during this promo with great savings for 3D/2N flight and hotel bundle. For more information and to book, visit its website at AirAsiaGo.com. The same promo booking period and travel period applies. AirAsia BIG Loyalty Programme is a loyalty programme that rewards its members based on amount spent on flights and also with the Tune Group of companies such as Tune Hotels, Tune Talk and AirAsia RedTix. Apart from the group, members can also earn more points by using co-brand cards like AirAsia-Citi card, BIG Prepaid MasterCard as well as converting from or spending with over 100 BIG Loyalty Partners across the region, including Citibank, Petronas,
Maybank, WCT Holdings Berhad (Paradigm Mall & gateway@klia2), Agoda, Hilton Worldwide, Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI), Starhub, DBS Bank, Bangkok Bank, King Power, CIMB Niaga and many others. This widely recognized programme across the region was recently awarded “The Best Loyalty Programme of the Year 2014 in
Southeast Asia” by the Loyalty and Engagement Awards 2014. AirAsia BIG Loyalty Programme membership is free. Members also get to enjoy other benefits including Priority Access to AirAsia sales or new route launches and even other flight deals and offers made available via redemption only. To find out more about the AirAsia BIG
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Gingoog Mayor Marie Guingona poses with Poy Zarate, Allen Bucton, Information and Communication Technology-Sharing Computer Accesss Locally and Abroad (ICT-SCALA) graduate and Pastor Ariel Mercado. The training given free to Out of School Youths (OSYs), Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), working parents and other needy adults is a program of the City Social Welfare and Development Office and the City Government. The trainees completed six months training in the ICT-SCALA center in the city. For the entire training, students are taught basic computer programs like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Power Point, among others. Also in photo: Miraflor Hisula, center trainer (partly hidden). (Ronan dela Cruz, Gingoog CMO)
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Swipe and Save: FREE Cherry Mobile One with Sun Plan 399 For Sun Postpaid subscribers, going for the convenience of the new and exclusive Swipe and Save offer has its rewards. Cherry Mobile One handsets are up for grabs for new and existing Sun Postpaid subscribers under Sun Plan 399 who enroll their account to an autocharge arrangement using their credit card. Powered by the latest Android Lollipop operating system, the Cherry Mobile Android One allows its users to enjoy the best and purest Android experience. The 4.5” touchscreen and 5MP cameraloaded smartphone runs on the highly-reliable Quad-core processor, which ensures fast, responsive and better smartphone performance. On top of this, the new Cherry Mobile Android One boasts of notification improvements, longer battery life, multiple-user capabilities, and a scratch-resistant surface. Availers of the “Swipe and Save” promo can make the most out of their Cherry Mobile One with Sun Plan 399’s value-rich connectivity bundles. These include unlimited Sun calls and texts, 250 texts to other networks, and non-stop Facebook. And if that’s not enough, Sun Plan 399 also includes an allocation of 200MB worth of free data for app downloads and updates via Play Store and 100MB for OTA updates for the first six months. To avail of this exclusive offer, simply visit the nearby Sun Shop, present a valid ID and use your credit card for easy and fast processing of your Sun Plan 399 application. Your bill willl then be autocharged to your credit card, which means you do not have to fall in line to pay for your monthly bills. Other Sun Postpaid subscribers can also avail of the Cherry Mobile One at Sun Plan 399 with a P500 cash-out. Promo runs until July 22, 2015 under DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 7087. Series of 2015. For more information on Sun Plan 399 Swipe and Save exclusive offer, visit www.suncellular. com.ph. You can also check the Sun Cellular’s official social media sites: www.facebook.com/ suncellularph or twitter.com/suncelldeals.
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Two moderate quake jolts Eastern Samar
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wo moderate earthquakes shook Eastern Samar province on Wednesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the first quake struck at 5 a.m. with magnitude 3.8 and epicenter traced at 21 kilometers northeast of San Policarpio in Eastern
Samar. Ph ivol c s note d t hat Intensity 3 was felt in San Policarpo and Oras, Eastern Samar while Intensity 2 at Can-avid, Eastern Samar. The quake, which was tectonic in origin, had a depth of 38 kilometers. The second quake with magnitude 4.0 occurred around 5:05 a.m. in the same epicenter 36 km northeast
of San Policarpio in Eastern Samar. It added that Intensity 3 was felt again in San Policarpo and Oras, Eastern Samar while Intensity 2 in Can-avid and Borongan, Eastern Samar. The quake, which was tectonic in origin, had a depth of 34 kilometers. Ph ivol c s note d t hat despite the felt intensity from
the two tectonic quakes, there was no casualty or damage reported from the two tremors. It a d d e d t h at no aftershocks are expected from these quakes. The Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where 20 to 25 earthquakes per day -- mostly imperceptible -- are common, Phivolcs said.(PNA)
Higher farm productivity, Greenpeace sets forum resiliency offsets climate on top GHG emitters change, Asean integration MANILA -- Environment experiencing,” Greenpeace MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte -- A higher yield in farms for rice and rootcrops, plus a change in farmers’ attitude to adapt to latest farming technologies and prac t ices t hat promote resiliency in plants and livestocks amid changing weather conditions, are the key factors to address climate change and the imminent Asean integration. Dr. Wi ls on C erbito, Assistant Regional Director o f t h e D e p a r t m e nt o f Agriculture (DA), made this clear in his keynote address during the first Southern Leyte Agriculture Summit -- and the first of such kind of gathering in Region 8 -held at Lourdes Convention Center, this city, Thursday, May 7. “The Philippines is the third vulnerable country in the world for climate change, and Region 8 is the most vulnerable region in the entire country,” Cerbito said.
Metro Manila sizzles at 36.4 degrees on Wednesday MANILA -- Metro Manila’s temperature soared to 36.4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Gener Quitlong saidthe highest temperature in Metro Manila so far this year was recorded at the Science Garden in Quezon City at 36.4 degrees Celsius at 1-2 p.m. Wednesday. He noted that the latest re a d i n g s u r p a s s e d t h e previous high of 36.2 degrees Celsius, which was recorded on April 18. Based on the PAGASA’s climatological record, the hottest temperature in Metro Manila was recorded on May sizzles/PAGE 11
He added that beside this natural threat in agriculture was the current development of a no-barrier region for member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), something stakeholders should better be prepared. Citing Southern Leyte’s performance in its contribution for the regional rice production output, Cerbito said the province placed second in terms of yield per hectare, which is 4.7 metric tons average harvest per hectare. “But t his shou ld b e increased to at least 5 to 10 metric tons per hectare” by the use of new farm technologies in order to meet the challenge of Asean integration, with much cheaper imported rice expected to flood the local market, Cerbito told the audience composed mostly of agriculture officers and extension workers all over the province. farm/PAGE 11
watchdog Greenpeace aims further elevating its campaign for climate change accountability. Greenpeace is set to present Wednesday (May 13), in a Metro Manila briefing, scientist Richard Heede who’ll discuss his research on carbon emissions of 90 international fuel and cement producers or carbon major entities (CMEs). Heede’s research findings are in the report “Carbon Majors: Accounting for C arb on and Met hane Emissions 1854-2010,” noted Greenpeace. Experts already identified carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane as among climate change-driving greenhouse gases (GHGs). “The ‘Carbon Majors’ study is significant because for the first time, those who’ve been the biggest contributors of GHG emissions can now be named and challenged on their contribution to climate change and the impacts we’re
said, citing urgency for the CMEs to be exposed and made accountable for this. Among such impacts are onslaught of extreme weather events, sea level and temperature rise as well as ocean acidification, noted experts. The Philippines is among countries most vulnerable to climate change’s impacts, they also warned. Greenpeace said the journal Climatic Change already published Heede’s peer-reviewed study. Heede did quantitative analysis of available 18542010 fossil fuel and cement production records of 50 leading investor-owned, 31 State-owned and nine nationState producers of oil, natural gas, coal and cement. Of such CMEs, Greenpeace said 83 were among the world’s largest fossil fuel producers while seven were cement manufacturers. forum/PAGE 11
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Discipline vs. Child-Friendly By Rechel Castino Adora MT I-Kilabong ES Sumilao District
“Unsa man nang child-friendly policy sa DepEd, dili na nuon ta ka disiplina sa mga bata,”as commented by many teachers in the field. “Sauna bitaw, sa atong panahon, mamati gayud ta sa atong teachers kay kung magtabi ta birahon dayon atong dalunggan,”continued by another teacher who experienced the same scenario during his days. “O, karon kung saba kayo ang mga bata, aron dili ta atakihon sa high blood, mag-walk-out na lang ang teacher sa classroom. Wala jud tay paingnan ani”. Yes, these are realities experienced by teachers in school especially that the behavior of the learners get complicated now a days. But how can teachers discipline in friendly manners? Are discipline and Child-Friendly related? Exactly! Here we talk about discipline with care and understanding because our learners are unique individuals, brought up in different homes with varied parental discipline from their parents and care takers. Many teachers believed that discipline only come when corporal punishment is present. Webster’s New International Dictionary defines discipline as teaching, instruction, tutoring. Here disciplining a child means NOT punishing him for stepping out the line, but teaching him the way he should go. According to psychologists, discipline is related to disciple. Thus, when you discipline a child, you are really training him to be a disciple or learner of you, his teacher. As pupils enter the doorstep of the classroom, teachers begin to discipline the child. Teachers may label the child naughty or bad for actions that
have caused his classmates and teachers but this does not mean that the child is bad. By constantly referring to negative behavior, teachers may cause the child to identify with his bad actions and think of negative feelings about himself. Teachers’ anger, aggravation, and impatience when disciplining reinforce the child’s idea that he is punished because teachers do not like him. When teachers become angry as the result of the child’s bad behavior, the child perceives that he is a burden and useless in the classroom. This causes the child to develop anger and hate within himself that would lead to low self-worth. However, if the child feels respected when teachers correct him, he will not lose respect for himself. He will feel bad about his mistakes and believe he can overcome the problem. Never should discipline destroy self-respect. Teachers do not embarrass the child in class. If you attack the child’s self-respect for poor conduct, he may be motivated to defy you and harbor the feelings of revenge. But if you meet the child’s need for self-worth during disciplinary procedure, the less he will show defiance. The object of discipline is training of the child self- governance. Teacher’s ultimate goal in disciplining a child is to help him become a self-regulating person. Teachers remember that you are the trainer and the pupils are the trainee. He does not decide rules, he must obey them whether he likes it or not. And what if he refuses to obey? Then you must help him how to obey. Disciplining in a child-friendly manner is a challenge. It is at your hands.
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Being up-to-date with current affairs: Great way of learning By Leonora S. Alinsub School Head Kiam-is Elementary School
Education is encouraged not to be cornered in the walls of a classroom. It should at least open students’ eyes to the real world and train them how to deal with things along the way. Letting them know the current events is one avenue to that. Needless to say, young individuals should be aware of what was happening right there and then. They should know the dealings
and affairs that go around his environment. Up d a t i n g t h r o u g h newspapers, magazines, radio, televisions and social media is the main avenue towards achieving student awareness. These are the basic tools of information, and students should be exposed to these things comes to learning. Besides, these will help them a lot in practicing their right
to information and will further open their mind, for them to understand beyond what was presented. It is also important that teachers and parents are there to guide them and explain what bothers them. Seeking learning is a way that makes people involved. All avenues possible should be used and encouraged, even the ones outside the school.
Technology As Number one Tool of Learning in the 21st Century By SOL P. ACERON, Ph.D FR. WILLIAM F. MASTERSON, SJ ES
ACROSS 1) Book of legends 6) “____ Karenina” 10) Four inches, to an equestrian 14) Respong to a provocation 15) “Sanford and Son” producer Norman 16) Iris holder 17) Eagerness 19) Suburbanite’s pride 20) Cling 21) Friend 22) Fudged facts 23) Apply gently 25) Within the law 27) First set of wheels, often 32) It may be running in a bar 33) One for the road 34) Not yours alone 36) Hors d’oeuvre spreads 40) Footnote word 41) Sobs 43) Hot issue? 44) Auxiliary proposition, in math 46) Bagpiper, often
47) Beasts of burden 48) Timeworn 50) Galapagos giant 52) Olympics event 56) Air-traffic control org. 57) Old stereo 58) Fish eggs 60) Mirror reflections 65) Able to see right through 66) Buzz 68) Yemeni seaport 69) Dubbed ones 70) “Grease” role 71) Large wine containers 72) Pond coating, sometimes 73) The things right here DOWN 1) Geometry calculation 2) Mix drinks 3) Homebuilder’s strip 4) Tooth trouble 5) Well-built 6) “Aladdin” prince 7) Certain tide 8) Twangy, as a voice 9) Sleeve band 10) Loud clamor
11) Be of use to 12) Staircase post 13) Hunky-dory 18) Large marine herbivore 24) St. Louis team 26) Breach 27) Donkey feature 28) Uncouth 29) Any thing 30) Loud disturbances 31) Straight up and down 35) Mocking imitation 37) Prepare for takeoff 38) Nights, in classifieds 39) All there 42) Cook or Bering 45) Climber’s challenge 49) Coercion 51) Least exciting 52) Offspring in a sty 53) Caste member 54) More than occasionally 55) EPA word 59) Shade of brown 61) Eastern nursemaid 62) Inheritance unit 63) Pulls the plug on 64) Cause for painful blinking 67) “Catholic” finish
Right now, I have been through with my thesis and reports way back with my post graduate studies . Those endeavors and encounters give me more opportunities especially in my career as an educator. Brunswick public schools in America stated that Philippines integrates technology in the curriculum most especially in the Department of Education where students should focus on technology. It should be introduced to the students especially in the hinterland schools. The pupils in the hinterland schools should also experience the resources available in the coastal area such as the advent of computer and wifi facilities. How could they will be competitive to the pupils in the coastal area and in the private school if there are no resources like computer. Like me, I
just learn the usefulness of computer in my adult years. But at that time computer is not yet the means of communication. Nowadays, some of the schools have e-classroom where pupils have to engage learning in this classroom. The 21st century learning should be a must. The effects of technology in everyone’s life could be categorized into two parts. First it could be for the side of advantage. It is advantage in the sense that it provides experiences and opportunities to apply knowledge, it make t hings ver y fast like communication for instance. Today’s graduates also can have 5 to 15 careers and earning could be much because of this. Second it could be disadvantage in the sense that children will be hooked to games, pornography, gambling,
laziness and others. To erase this odd about the effects of technology is the parental guidance. Every individual has its own standards as they say. But I believe that my response is very acceptable to anyone who can read my reflection based on the findings and evidences cited on this reflection. Being a graduate in Educational Management, I can apply my learnings in technology by echoing what I have learned in my ph.d studies towards my teachers. Being the leader of the school, I can influence my teachers to buy netbook, laptop or else computer ad any gadgets in order to fast truck their work like computing their grades, attendance, form 137, form 138, lesson plan through making it as e-forms to face the challenges in the 21st century.
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The fate of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) — whether it is one that adheres to the letter and spirit of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) or one that may render the future Bangsamoro less autonomous than the present Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) – is in the hands of 98 representatives, majority of them from Mindanao’s 27 provinces and 33 cities. All representatives f r o m M i n d a n a o’s 5 9 congressional districts are members of the 75-member Ad Hoc Committee on the B angsamoro B asic L aw (AHCBBL). The C ommitte e’s 75 members plus 23 ex officio members – or a total of 98 representatives — are expected to vote in open session on May 18, 19 and 20. T h e re wou l d b e n o explanation of the vote, said Rodriguez. That will be done at the plenary, which he expects to begin on May 25 “from 4 p.m. to midnight or from morning to evening” and last for about two weeks. Rodriguez said they want to ensure the BBL is passed before Congress adjourns sine die on June 11. He added that the BBL’s approval will require a majority of those who are present. The Committee’s quorum is 15. Mindanao’s lone Cardinal, Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, the Archbishop of Cotabato a n d l e a d c o nv e n o r o f Friends of Peace, has been repeatedly urging members of Congress to look at their role in the passage of the BBL as “eminently one of peacemaking.” “Our legislators are in the enviable position to crown 17 years of peacemaking with the approval of the BBL. To my mind, they are not only legislators. Regarding the BBL their legislative role is eminently one of peacemaking,” Quevedo said in an article he wrote on May 12, a day after attending what was supposed to be Day 1 of the voting. He explained that legislators “can either ignore the painstaking achievement of 17 years of peacemaking by emasculating the BBL in such a way that the aspiration of self-determination becomes once more a hollow dream. Or they can strengthen the BBL, refining its letter and preserving its spirit, such that the issues of constitutionality, national s ove re i g nt y, te r r itor i a l integrity, devolution of power, the nature of a regional autonomous region, the rights of Indigenous Peoples and Christian minorities, as well as peoples of other faiths, and other issues, are resolved.” He acknowledged that the BBL “will not solve all the problems of criminality and lack of peace” and will not end all armed conflict due to rido or land disputes.
“Small groups will continue to fight for secession. But the BBL is the alternative for the greatest majority of the Bangsamoro and for our own military and security forces who are tired of war. It is the alternative to radicalization and extremism now spreading towards Southeast Asia and creeping into our shores,” he said. The Cardinal added: “The Lord of history has brought us to a crossroad on the journey to a just and lasting peace. The crossroad is akin to the scriptural crossroad. One way leads to death. The other leads to life.”
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and Resort” wherein they are holding its 1st Skim boarding competition last Saturday May 16 as one of their side event this Summer. Over 50 competitors from the 13 coastal barangays in Cagayan de Oro and some enthusiasts from the coastal municipalities of the Province of Misamis Oriental are joining the said one day event were 3 top gunner are vying for the title as Best among the best. The competition was judged by top caliber skim boarders in Mindanao were they already compete all over the country; said Clement Dampal, Resort’s Community Relations Officer. Dampal said that they are contemplating to do this every year while hoping of a bigger and better holding of events in the next season of competition. “This is still an internal event were competitors are coming from our neighboring areas in the Province and in the city of Cagayan de Oro and if were going bigger next year, probably there will be competitors already coming from all over the country or even inviting some international Skim Boarding enthusiasts,” Dampal said. Apple Tree Hotel and Resort is only 30 minutes ride away from Cagayan de Oro City proper with lots of amenities such as unique formation of its two swimming pool for Children and adult, this summer they offer Buffet with lots of curses and deserts with Free swimming for only Php400.00 every Saturday until the management would decide to cease the offer since its only a Summer Promo.
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She noted that even in her hometown of Las Piñas City, the city agriculturist is encouraging urban farming and garbage recycling to make organic fertilizers. Las Piñas City produces 55 metric tons of organic fertilizers a month and hands it out to farmers in Regions 3 and 4A. In return, the local government of Las Piñas incurs huge amount of savings because each garbage truck’s trip to the San Mateo landfill
in Rizal costs P9,000. Villar als o noted as l au d abl e t he t h r ust of the League of Municipal Agricultural Officers and Municipal/City Agriculturists of the Philippines (LeMMCAP) to propagate a permaculture mindset in the country. Permaculture is a scientific approach to develop sustainable agriculture and a self-maintained habitat of agricultural systems around the country modeled from existing natural ecosystems. Partnered with agroecology, permaculture is applicable in numerous ways based from the LeMMCAP proposal being deliberated upon by the more than 600 government agriculturists in attendance from Ilocos Region through Caraga in the four-day affair. One of the examples of permaculture currently being practiced nationwide is crop rotation especially in areas planted with coconut. The cash crops being grown in between coconut harvests are mostly coffee and cacao and these are good sources of organic fertilizers, Villar noted. Another project that LeMMCAP is endorsing is the construction of water impounding facilities nationwide. The group noted that during rainy season, barangays must store their rainfall so that it can be used during dry spells. Besides, Villar added that these water impounding facilities can also be ideal to grow tilapia and other fingerlings. Although local agriculturists are under LGUs, t he D ep ar t ment of Agriculture (DA) is supporting the group. In an interview at the sidelights of the event, Agriculture Undersecretary Emerson Palad said the agency is likewise supporting Villar’s proposed measure making it local agricultural budgeting compulsory. T h a t ’s because LeMMCAP’s ultimate goal is to bridge national line agencies such as DA and LGUs in crafting permaculture and agro-ecology policies to help bring about a sustained growth in agricultural production throughout the countr y without compromising the environment.
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and the MILF. The campaign is a series of public events to be run by the MILF, in coordination with the UNICEF for the next four months, in their base commands to signal their commitment to stop using children in combat. Edward Guerra, chairman of the five-member panel of UN-MILF action plan said, sanctions will be meted to ground commanders who will violate the order to desist from using children in war. “As to the implementation, we were almost halfway. We have the checklist and we will not go astray as long as we
follow the roadmap,” Guerra said. The MILF, along with ot h e r t h e Abu S ay y af, New People’s Army and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, was included in the UN list of armed groups using child soldiers. Last year, the start of t h e pro g r am , U N IC E F country representative Lotta Sylwander said the MILF was the only non-state armed group in the world attempting to be removed from the list of groups using children as combatants. “What we want from the children in Mindanao is to have a happy, healthy and peaceful childhood. We don’t want children to be fighting, carrying guns or used as spies but rather learning and playing,” said Rebecca Pankhurst, UNICEF’s chief field officer. Wi l ma Ma d ato, a Bangsamoro Islamic Women Auxiliary Brigade member, called the action plan a way forward to the future of their children.
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pose further competition to Sasa Port which the national government offering to bidders for a minimum P17billion contract price under the public-private partnership (PPP) program. Representatives of the city government are set to meet this week with the Sta. Ana reclamation proponent, Mega Harbour Development Corp., to continue discussions on the unsolicited P39-billion mixed-use undertaking. “If the Sta. Ana project is approved way ahead of the Sasa port project, then the latter will become useless,” said Ivan C. Cortez, head of the Davao City Investment Promotions Center. Mr. Cortez pointed out that the Sta. Ana plan, which will involve the reclamation of about 200 hectares, includes a pier for deep-sea cargo vessels aside from the commercial and residential components. The proposed pier design can accommodate at least five vessels of ‘Panamax’ size, which suitable for transiting the Panama Canal and require a dock length of about 290 meters. Mr. Cortez said the city government will present “12 talking points” during the meeting, but declined to give details. The city government and the proponent, with endorsement from the city council, have initially agreed that 40 hectares within the reclamation complex will be given to the local government for its own development and operations. Part of the 40-hectare area will be allocated as a relocation area for residents currently living in disasterprone areas. Mr. Cortez said the city is looking at a “PPP within a PPP” setting with the city government bidding out the development of its area.
E a r l i e r, t h e c i t y government asked Mega Harbour to undertake an additional study covering the impact of its proposed project to vehicular and human traffic flow vis-àvis the city’s downtown area. The proposal includes the construction of a new coastal road. Discussions on the Sta. Ana Wharf project had been put on hold as the city government is lobbying for amendments in the BuildOperate-Transfer (BOT) Law of 1991, which governs the PPP scheme. Under the law, BOT or PPP projects require approval from the National Economic and Development Authority. The Davao council passed last year a resolution serving as a local version of the BOT law. The Sasa Port modernization project has been met with opposition in the Davao Region, including local government officials and the business sector.
Logo... from page 2
International and Local top officials in the government and academe, industry leaders, speakers, dignitaries/VIPs, certification bodies, experts, buyers, traders, importers, chain stores and hypermarkets will be attending the event. The mentioned affair will also provide an opportunity for local and international business to have a direct interaction and conduct networking for this market.
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branded credit and debit cards. With over 800,000 business enterprises in the Philippines, Globe Charge has successfully equipped MSMEs with an affordable payment acceptance solution to tap the carded segment, expanding their sales, and ultimately growing their business. Unlike traditional credit card terminals offered by banks, Globe Charge does not require a minimum transaction volume or monthly lease, with a very affordable retail price of only P999. It also provides faster settlements and lower rates compared to banks. It can also be bundled with postpaid lines and free mobile phones starting at P499. Globe also offers an easier application process compared to banks –just visit www.globecharge.com.ph or download the app and register. Globe Charge has become the leading mobile point-of-sale (POS) solution in the country with its customer base growing by 60% in 2014. It also bagged the award for Best Mobile Payment Implementation in the recently held Smart Awards Asia 2015 at the Cards & Payments Conference in Singapore, besting out 10 other finalists from across Asian markets.
Farm... from page 9
He said other high value crops and rootcrops, aside from
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rice, must also be promoted to ensure food security, with matching benefits on one’s health and nutrition. For the ever changing climate, Cerbito called on the agriculture personnel to propagate drought-resilient varieties during dry season, and water surviving species during the rainy season, so that farmers can still look forward to harvest something even in any of these times.(PIA)
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The study traced to those CMEs some 63 percent of estimated cumulative worldwide industrial CO2 and methane emissions during the period, said Greenpeace. Half of such emissions have been released since 1986, the study also noted. “The biggest polluters have a responsibility to respect rights of Filipinos,” Greenpeace said. Greenpeace reassured its support for the most vulnerablecommunities’ efforts to protect people’s right to a healthful and safe ecology. Such support extends to the communities’ right to hold the top CMEs accountable for the climate chaos respective operations created, added Greenpeace. (PNA)
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14, 1987 at 38.5 degrees Celsius. He said that other parts of Luzon including Metro Manila may experience hotter days due to the ridge of high pressure area which will be the dominant weather systems in the country. The HPA, which is the opposite of the low pressure area (LPA), is associated with light winds, less rainclouds, and drier air. The presence of HPA will bring high temperatures and good weather conditions to the country in the coming days as he advised people to wear lightweight and light-colored clothing, and drink plenty of water. PAGASA said residents of places directly hit by the heat of the sun, without trees, and surrounded by concrete roads would feel much hotter. Despite a warmer weather, the occurrence of isolated rains will still prevail due to localized thunderstorms expect mostly in the afternoon or evening. PAGASA explained that the convective activity brought about by intense heat triggers the formation of more cumulonimbus clouds or dark clouds associated with thunderstorms that bring rains. People are also advised to wear clothing made of light materials with light colors, to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and to avoid eating food high in protein, which can increase body heat. However, he noted that passing rains, especially in the afternoon or evening, is still possible due to localized thunderstorms or convections due to easterlies. The hottest temperature ever recorded in the country was in Tuguegarao, Cagayan at 42.2 degrees Celsius on May 11, 1969. (PNA)
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Globe Charge boosts top businesses in Boracay Enables over 200 establishments to accept MasterCard and Visa card payments
Leading mobile point-of-sale service Globe Charge gave over 200 establishments in top tourist destination Boracay a boost in their businesses by allowing them to accept MasterCard and Visa card payments. Small and medium businesses such as hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops make up majority of the enterprises in Boracay who cater to millions of tourists from around the world each year. With Globe Charge, establishments in the island such as Spider House, Alamo Bay Inn, and 928 Café and Grill are able to provide
more payment options to visitors and tourists, resulting to growth in customer base and lift in revenues. In the same way, tourists are given an alternative payment option that is convenient, secure, and hassle-free. Powered by G-Xchange, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom, Globe Charge is designed for small and medium enterprises so they can cater to more customers, enabling them to accept MasterCard and Visa-branded credit and debit cards. As G-Xchange, Inc. President and CEO
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Xavier Marzan said, “For us, the success of Globe Charge is evident on the number of businesses we helped grow with an expansion in their customer base which ultimately translate to increase in profits. Boracay is not only a top tourist destination but a growing business hub as well, and with our presence in this island via Globe Charge, we expect to see Globe Charge boosting more businesses and giving more customers a worry-free payment option.” An easy-to-use device, Globe Charge can be attached to any Android- or IOS-based smartphone or tablet, turning them into credit card terminals. It currently enables businesses to accept MasterCard and Visa-branded credit and debit cards. With over 800,000 business enterprises in the Philippines, Globe Charge has successfully equipped MSMEs with an affordable payment acceptance solution to tap the carded segment, expanding their sales, and ultimately growing their business. Unlike traditional credit card terminals offered by banks, Globe Charge does not
require a minimum transaction volume or monthly lease, with a very affordable retail price of only P999. It also provides faster settlements and lower rates compared to banks. It can also be bundled with postpaid lines and free mobile phones starting at P499. Globe also offers an easier application process compared to banks –just visit www. globecharge.com.ph or download the app and register. Globe Charge has become the leading mobile point-of-sale (POS) solution in the country with its customer base growing by 60% in 2014. It also bagged the award for Best Mobile Payment Implementation in the recently held Smart Awards Asia 2015 at the Cards & Payments Conference in Singapore, besting out 10 other finalists from across Asian markets. To know more about Globe Charge and how it can help you grow your business visit http://www.globecharge.com.ph or visit any Globe store nearest you.
Sen. Cynthia A. Villar graces the opening ceremony of the Department of Agriculture’s 15th National Convention and Seminar-Workshop of the League of Municipal Agricultural Officers Municipal/City Agriculturists of the Philippines (LeMMCAP), Limketkai Luxe Hotel, May 18. Photo by SHAUN ALEJANDRAE YAP UY
Sen. Cynthia A. Villar (seated-center) poses with the Municipal Agricultural Officers delegation from Misamis Oriental during the 15th National Convention and Seminar-Workshop of the League of Municipal Agricultural Officers Municipal/City Agriculturists of the Philippines (LeMMCAP), Limketkai Luxe Hotel, May 18. Photo by SHAUN ALEJANDRAE YAP UY