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Halal boost THE agriculture sector got a big boost this week following the enactment of two important agriculturerelated measures. Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, chairperson of the Senate agriculture and food committee, welcomed signing into law by President Aquino of her priority measures – Republic Act (RA) No. 10816 or the Farm Tourism Development Act, and RA 10817 or the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act. “Although there’s still a lot to be accomplished in terms of legislative support for the agriculture sector, we are thankful to the President for seeing the merit of these bills in helping our farmers and farm workers create additional sources of income,” Villar said. She explained that RA 10816 encourages the development of farm areas to attract tourists for production, educational and recreational purposes.
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MID the Mindanao power crisis, incoming President Rodrigo R. Duterte warned the major power players in the country that they must shape up or else he will open the industry to foreign investors to deliver a sufficient power supply to the island that has long been plagued by power outages. Duterte issued the same warning earlier to telephone companies to work on the country’s slow internet speed. In a late night press conference on Wednesday at the Royal Mandaya Hotel here, the incoming president
said that he will be forced to open the country to investors to bring down the electricity costs. He said consumers take the burden of paying high electricity costs due to the power industry’s penchant
to tap expensive energy sources like coal and diesel but failing to deliver sufficient and reliable power supply. Davao City, for instance, suffered rotational brownouts of up to five hours last month due to the shutdown of the first 150-MW unit of Therma South Inc. (TSI) from April 6 to April 17 and the reduced water levels at the Pulangui River and Lake Lanao because of the El Niño phenomenon. “Kaya sabi ko you shape up. I told you before, shape up because if you don’t and hindi na kaya ng tao, kakainin power/PAGE 11
LIKE A STAR. President-elect and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte signs the cover of a news magazine during a press conference in Legaspi Suites, Davao City. Duterte is known for late night press briefings, meetings and command conferences. MindaNews photo by Toto Lozano
TSI plant shutdown won’t mean blackouts By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO, Correspondent
El Niño damages THE 10-month El Niño phenomenon has damaged about 325 hectares of forest lands in Misamis Oriental, the provincial environment office said Wednesday. Aldrich S. Resma, the provincial environment resources officer, said that environment officials are still determining the exact number of trees that were impaired by the long drought. Many of the species that succumbed to El Niño were Narra, Mahogany, Falcata, rubber, bamboo, rattan, Gmelina, coconut, Rambutan and coffee, Resma said. He said that the damage was particularly sustained in the hinterland parts of Cagayan de Oro City as well as the municipalities of Claveria and Opol. (M. FRANCISCO)
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D AVA O C i t y - - T h e maintenance shutdown of Therma South, Inc.’s (TSI) 150-megawatt (MW) plant next month will not likely result in any brownouts in Davao Light and Power Co.’s (DLPC) franchise area because of the improving water levels at the dams hosting the two government hydroelectric plants, a DLPC official said. Based on available data, the water levels at the Agus and Pulangi hydroelectric complexes have improved after the months of drought
brought about by El Niño, s aid R oss ano C. Luga, DLPC spokesperson, at the Wednesdays@Habi at Kape forum at Abreeza Ayala Mall. “We have been able to get the full allocation from (the hydroelectric power complexes of ) the National Power Corp.-Power Supply Assets and Liabilities Management Corp.,” said Mr. Luga. The Aboitiz Power Corp. subsidiary has a contracted supply of about 180 MW from the hydroelectric plants. shutdown/PAGE 11
Real estate brokers in CDO Body drafts road map warned of ‘bogus’ salesperson to boost tourism in By MARK FRANCISCO, Staff Writer
AN official of the local real estate brokers in Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday warned on the rise of “bogus” salesperson selling land properties here. Shim C. Suan, president of the Cagayan De Oro Real Estate Board, referred to the
“unlicensed” salespersons who sell land properties. “The unlicensed realty a g e nt s a re m i s l e a d i n g customers by overvaluing features and even the prices of the real properties they’re selling,” Suan said. He said that there are a
number of investors who want to move here, but the fake brokers might ruin the city’s reputation. “ T h i s c an r u i n ou r reputation as a progressive city. We know that there are lots of investors who are interested in moving in here and we don’t want them to warned/PAGE 11
Davao countryside DAVAO C i t y - - T h e Davao Region office of the Department of Tourism (DoT) has started drafting a road map to boost tourism in the countryside, focusing on farms, eco-destinations, and cultural villages. Provincial tourism offices have been instructed to
outline their respective focus areas and recommendations for development, Roberto P. Alabado III, DoT-Davao regional director, said last week. Mr. Alabado pointed out that incoming president Rodrigo R. Duterte’s eightboost/PAGE 11
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U T UA N C i t y - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Caraga once again facilitated the conduct of “Buy Caraga By Caraga” at Robinsons Place Butuan on May 11-13, 2016 to showcase the region’s best products. “Caraga does it Best” is this
year’s theme. Truly, Caraga’s local products have gone a long way. Sales performance for three days hit P3.2 Million, a significant increase over last year’s performance of P1.2 Million. Most of the products that sells good were the processed food. At
least 20 producers from the different parts of the region participated. “Balikbayans” on vacation were among the buyers. Irenea R. Hitgano of Hillsview Food Products said that summer is indeed the best time for the Buy Caraga By Caraga Trade Fair and Exhibit. She is happy
D AVA O City -Environmentalists from Davao city presented to pre s u mpt i v e pre s i d e nt Rodrigo Duterte an Eightpoint environmental agenda which they hope he can consider to implement when he sits in office as the
country’s 16th president. The agenda was presented thru Transition team spokesperson Peter Laviña by the Davao City Sustainable Movement, an umbrella group of various environmental civil-society organizations in the city.
Ni c k S o l a n a of t h e Movement of Imaginals towards Sustainable Societies thru Initiatives, Organizations and Networks (MISSION) said many of these eight-point agendas were environmental programs started in the city agenda/PAGE 11
with her sales and she can’t wait for the 2017 edition. With this year’s good sales performance, DTI Caraga regional director Brielgo O. Pagaran vowed to double the Department’s efforts exhibit/PAGE 11
A GRADUATE from Xavier University ranked third in the March 2016 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) – secondary level. Leslie Gisele ClimacoSabellano garnered 91% along with two other takers. Xavier reaped a 79.69% (51 of 64) passing rate in the secondary level LET and 55.56% (10 of 18) passing
rate in the elementary level LET. The national passing rates for the elementary and secondary levels are 28.37% and 35.43%, respectively. “We thank Dean Dr Jovelyn Delosa and the faculty and staff of our School of Education for continuing to maintain the high quality lauds/PAGE 11
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Work Works Think a minute…Did you know that the average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work? That means those who use 50% of their ability stand out from the rest. So the very few who actually give their full 100% of strength and smarts to their work become the most successful of all. Many people want the greener grass, but they don’t want to pay the higher water bill to get it! “No person has ever slept his way to success, since he just sleeps through his best opportunities.” While we’re sleeping, our talents and abilities sleep with us. The only way to smell sweet success is to wake up, so you can work up the ladder to where you want to be. Then after you’ve reached the level of success you want, work is the only way you can stay there to keep enjoying it. Remember, nothing just happens by itself; somebody has to do the work to make it happen. The great music composers like Beethoven and Mozart did not sit around waiting to get inspired before they started working. They got inspired because they were already working at it. But it’s not enough to work hard. An important question we need to ask ourselves is what are we working for? We can’t just work hard, we also have to work smart. Don’t get
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Do you again enjoy floods? I asked this question already many times in the past. Also at this corner. While writing this piece, I have to admit, that the sun shines and the sky looks so beautiful and blue. Fact is: our climate changes. Nothing new. Many people around me squarely blamed the climate change and mentioned El Nino nowadays not only in Region XI in the Philippines. I must confess: the weather really changed. Not only now. Maybe you consider my headline a little bit sarcastic. Maybe this column may sound like a “curtain lecture”. It might sound as a “love’s labor lost”... “Much ado about nothing”! Really? As Th. Campbell said in his “Lochiel’s Warning”, “Coming events cast their shadows before”. Of course: NO to floods! What a crazy question! But prevention is indeed better than cure. Let’s face it, if we don’t try to alter our lifestyle NOW, we may once again face to face with the disastrous effects of typhoons and heavy rains. Much effort has already
been undertaken regarding the issue by our local and national governments in segregate wastes properly. But many of us really don’t s e em to le ar n. We are enthusiastic at the beginning, but we give up halfway. Why can I observe so many garbage at many corners? Why remains indiscriminate dumping one of the causes of flash floods? Most of our drainage systems are also still clogged by wastes of different kinds, rendering them useless. Guys, tr y to become “intelligent consumers”, meaning to say: we must be conscious of those products we consume and where they will go after we are done using them. Natural disasters indeed occur all the time. But they are getting more and worth. it seems we are no more having control over our beloved Mother Nature, which is suffering more and more - because of US! I am still meeting p e op l e s h e d d i n g t e ar s over the “wrong incoming
president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte”. Why? He is indeed opening up old sores and is bringing up old subjects. What’s wrong in agreeing with the EcoWaste Coalition expressing support to presumptive President D u t e r t e’s p l a n t o b a n firecrackers and fireworks nationwide? It’s indeed saving lives and is protecting the environment and the public health from hazardous emissions and wastes. Yes, it’s indeed high time that the Philippines, a climate hot spot, big goodbye to New Year pollution and mayhem. I strongly agree that banning firecrackers and fireworks will indeed helping in meeting the objectives of the Clean Air Act, Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, Clean Water Act, Climate Change ACT, Animal Welfare Act and several other environmental and health laws somehow remaining forgotten during the last years. I am also glad to learn, that the presumptive president is planning to
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PNoy the blamer is now being blamed, too LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…`Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you’…” (Jesus Christ, ou God and Savior, in Matthew 7:1-2, the Holy Bible). -ooo PNOY THE BLAMER IS NOW BEING BLAMED, TOO: Now, the shoe is on the other foot. Whereas during the six years he was president, Benigno Aquino I I I c on c e r n e d h i m s e l f with nothing but endless blaming of his predecessor perhaps as a tactical move to cover-up his own failings and shortcomings as chief executive, he is now himself at the receiving end of blames from incoming President Rodrigo Duterte. In a late night-early
morning inter view with media on May 25-26, 2016 in Davao City, Duterte sarcastically lamented the “total absence of government” on the matter of education, underscoring the lack of tangible programs to promote the education of the Filipino youth in the past six years that Aquino led the nation. This lack of program for the education of the young was, of course, undeniable, but, as the whole country witnessed rather ruefully, there was really an absence of government not only in education under Aquino, but also in many other areas of day to day living--economics, peace and order, graft and corruption, crime and criminality, smuggling, illegal drugs and gambling, among many others. -ooo PNOY’S LEGACY OF
FAILURES: Indeed, if we talk about what legacy the Aquino government will be leaving behind by June 30, 2016, the only honest answer that can be given, even by the most rabid supporters of President Aquino, is that, it is a legacy of failures, of broken election promises, and of governing senselessly and without any direction. Even now, his veto of the law enacted by both houses of Congress to increase the monthly pension of retired members of the S ocial Security System by as little as P2,000.00 a month, is headed for another failure as it is being challenged by lawmakers who, at one point in his term, literally were his puppets, ready to do his bidding, and lick the soles of his feet, if there was a need for such sycophancy. That our lawmakers are
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The fundamental attitude to serve It’s amazing that even as Christ was already talking about his impending passion, death and resurrection, two of his apostles, James and John, were more interested in occupying special places in heaven-that they may sit “one at your right and the other at your left.” (cfr. Mk 10,32-45) This elicited a sharp rebuke from Christ and the clarification that “whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Before saying those words, he told them: “You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great
ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you.” These words are a timely reminder for all of us, and especially our newly elected public officials, who wield a certain authority over others due to our position and status in life. They clearly spell out how our attitude should be with respect to power and authority that we can have. Power and authority is meant for serving. To serve is the language and the expression of love. It authenticates any affirmation of love we do, converting it from intention to tangible reality. This is the attitude meant for us, with God himself as the exemplar. Imagine, Christ served us by dying on the
cross. Before that, he shocked his apostles when he insisted that he be allowed to wash their feet. That was to give an example to them, and us, so that what he did we would also do to one another. The angels too, superior to us in nature, are made to serve us, following a divine law articulated by Christ himself when he said: “Let him who is greatest among you become as the youngest, and him who is the chief as the servant.” (Lk 22,26) We need to be more keenly aware of this law. This is truly what is good for us, providing us with the basic source of strength and consistency we need as we grapple with life’s endless challenges. Before we worry about the big and destructive enemies
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OGISTICS giant 2GO Group Inc. sustained its growth streak by posting a hefty 37% surge in its net income before tax to P412.4 million in the first quarter of 2016 from P301.2 million over the same period last year, according to the company’s consolidated quarterly financial report. 2GO, the country’s biggest and most integrated end-toend logistics service provider, attributed its continued success to innovations in its non-shipping business segment amid a growing economy driven by increased
consumption in line with the significant growth of the modern retail trade beyond the key urban centers. “2GO unceasingly innovates to become the best enabler of the FMCG industry as both manufacturers and retailers rapidly expand their network across the country” 2GO President and CEO Sulficio O. Tagud, Jr. said in a company statement Thursday. “We are committed to continuously enhance our infrastructure and fine-tune our strategies to ensure the consistent delivery of best in class service levels,” Tagud
JOLLIBEE FOODS Corp. (JFC) has partnered with Cargill Philippines, Inc. to build and operate a poultry processing plant in Batangas. In a joint statement, JFC and Cargill announced their agreement to form a joint venture for the processing plant in the town of Santo Tomas. “The fast food chain will have a 30% stake in the joint venture called Cargill Joy Poultry Meats Production, Inc.,” according to the statement issued Wednesday. JFC will invest P244.9 m i l l i on i n C arg i l l Joy Poultry Meats Production and another P15.2 million in Cargill Joy Poultry Realty, Inc. The partnership will lease land from Cargill Joy Poultry Realty for the processing facility. “We p ar t nere d w it h Cargill to deliver high quality chicken products through Cargill’s technology and quality standards,” JFC Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Tanmantiong said. The wholly owned subsidiary of Cargill, Inc., a global agricultural products supplier, will take the 70% controlling stake in the joint
venture. It will oversee the setting up, management and operation of the facility. “C a r g i l l i s m a k i n g investments in the Philippines to participate in the robust growth of its consumer sector,” Cargill Joy Poultry Meats Production Managing Director Paul Fullbright said. The venture will create around 1,000 new full-time jobs, according to JFC and Cargill. The comp anies a ls o e x p e c t to pre s e nt ne w opportunities for the poultry sector in Batangas and nearby provinces. “This partnership will meaningfully benefit our customers, our operations a s w e l l a s t h e ove r a l l Philippine food industry,” Mr. Tanmantiong noted. JFC operates the largest food service network in the Philippines under the brands Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Greenwich and Burger King, among others. In the first quarter, the company’s net profit rose 18% year-on-year to P1.4 billion while revenue rose 13% to P26.18 billion. JFC dropped 20 centavos or 0.08% to P236 on Monday.
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Senate grants franchise to airline firm, electric coop and telcos THE Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to grant a franchise to an airline company to establish, operate and maintain domestic and international transp or t services. The bill is among the pending legislation passed by the Senate before both houses of Congress convene as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC) to canvass the votes for the presidential and vicepresidential candidates in the May 9 elections. S en. S erge Osmeña, acting chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Services, said the passage of House Bill 6021 into law would grant the Pilipinas Asian Pearl Airways, Inc., a 25- year franchise unless it is revoked or cancelled.
Un d e r t h e bi l l , t h e franchise shall be deemed revoked if the company fails to follow the following conditions: • commence operations within one year from the approval of its permit by the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), • secure an air operator certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) within the same period of its application for a CAB permit, • operate continuously for two years and commence operations within two years after it was signed into law. Electric firm, telcos The Senate also approved on final reading 13 other local bills seeking to renew franchise/PAGE 9
added. Management said it sees a rosy future in the retail sector, which is forecast to account for a fifth of the country’s GDP over the next decade, according to the Philippine Retailers Association. 2GO’s logistics solutions that cater to the needs of the fast-growing retail sector enabled customers to pursue expansion plans in new areas while replenishing inventory with speed yet at lower costs. 2GO said its customer base grew threefold owing to its extensive logistics presence nationwide.
Excluding courier services, the number of direct to retail outlet delivery points grew from 2,520 to 2,928 while volume in domestic freight, regional crossdocks and Forward Stock Location’s (FSL) in Visayas and Mindanao significantly increased. 2 G O’s f i r s t - q u a r t e r revenues from the nonshipping group jumped 8% owing to the strong performance of its cold chain and isotank company—which grew to P316.8 million from 268.9 million in Q1 2015, followed by the distribution
business with P926.6 million from P818.5 over the same period last year. These two non-shipping business units grew by 14% for this period. Other business units are expected to follow suit in the next few months, in particular those involved in the Group’s integrated supply chain services resulting from the recent contract awarding for the provision of extensive integrated solutions from a number of large local and foreign companies. Operating costs and expenses only grew by 4%, lower than the period’s
growth in revenues. A n ot h e r s i g n i f i c ant m i l e s t o n e w a s 2 G O’s successful engagement as the sole logistics partner of the Commission on Elections for the delivery of the voting machines and ele c t ion paraphernalia during the May 2016 National Elections. The financial impact of this close to P1-billion project will be reflected in the second quarter report of the company. 2GO Group Inc. is a listed company with the Philippine Stock Exchange under the trading code 2GO.
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EADING agribusiness conglomerate Univet Nutrition and Animal Healthcare Co. (UNAHCO) said it will continue actively supporting the efforts and programs of provincial, city and municipal veterinarians to help ensure food safety and security which the company said are important factors in sustaining the country’s economic and social progress. U NA HC O m a d e it s commitment during the 14th Annual Convention and Scientific Conference
of Provincial, City and Municipal Veterinarians League of the Philippines (PCMVLP) held last May 18 to 20 at the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte which was attended by 155 LGU veterinarians from all over the archipelago. The convention theme this year is “Local Government Veterinarians: Distinct and Relevant.” The event’s guest speaker was Sen. Cynthia Villar, chairperson of the Senate committee on agriculture, who encouraged LGU
veterinarians to help set higher standards on food safety for health and economic reasons. The senator said government veterinarians have an important role in boosting the agriculture sector, noting that 65 percent of the country’s food supply comes from backyard farmers and animal raisers who are mainly dependent on the services of LGU vets. “We must protect our backyard farmers because without them, we will have a UNAHCO/PAGE 9
DOLE conducts confab on labor, human relations productivity in MisOcc OROQUIETA CITY -- The Department of Labor and Employment, Regional Office No. 10 (DOLE-10), through its Misamis Occidental Provincial Field Office (Mis. Occ. PFO) conducted a Labor Relations, Human Relations and Productivity (LHP) seminar to the teachers and management of Deur and Deune Academe School
of Technology Incorporated recently. DOLE-10 Regional Director R aymundo G. Ag r avante dire c te d a l l the PFOs in the region to advocate industrial peace and LHP is one of the programs of the Department to address the matter. “LHP is a labormanagement education
program that aims to inculcate adherence to labor laws, harmonize work relations and provide tools and techniques for a greater productivity and competitiveness at the work place,” DOLE-10 Mis. Occ. PFO Head Leonardo G. Rodrigo said. Rodrigo also said that the full-day seminar DOLE/PAGE 9
Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. with delegates of the 1st Adult Exchange Program of the Norfolk-Cagayan de Oro Sister City Agreement. Also present were Jennifer Priest & Cheryl Penat McGarrivle, exec dir & CDO Committee Chair of the NSCA. (photo by Mike Banos, NPN)
LGU VETERINARIANS: DISTINCT AND RELEVANT – The Provincial, City and Municipal Veterinarians League of the Philippines (PCMVLP) recently held its 14th annual convention and scientific conference on the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte to discuss the most recent trends and developments in animal health and food safety in support of the government’s food security and public health programs. With the theme “Government Veterinarians: Distinct and Relevant,” the successful gathering was attended by 155 LGU vets from all over the country who listened to distinguished speakers led by Senator Cynthia Villar, head of the Senate agriculture committee. Shown during a lull in the conference are (from left) Dr. James Okit, UNAHCO South Mindanao Regional Operations Officer; Dr. Joy Achas, UNAHCO nutritionist; PCMVLP Immediate Past President Dr. Pam Hernandez; Dr. Fara Orsolino, PCMVLP Treasurer; Dr. Perla Asis, PCMVLP President; Dr. Cerelyn Pinili, Convention Chairman; Dr. Pastor Tumaliuan Jr., PCMVLP Vice President; Jolliver Degollado, UNAHCO Brand Manager; and Angel Buntag, UNAHCO South Mindanao Trade Marketing Representative.
PAASCU re-accredits University programs CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) re-accredited various Xavier University programs and units after all the survey visits conducted over the past two school years. Both the Grade School (Macasandig campus) and Junior High School were granted re-accreditation for five years, valid until May 2021. Arts & Sciences, Elementary & Secondary Education, Business Administration, Accountancy, Industrial Engineering and Electronics & Communications
Engineering programs were also granted re-accreditation for three years each, valid until May 2019. Meanwhile, the Agriculture program was granted re-accreditation for five years, valid until May 2020. XU’s Nursing program got an initial accreditation for three years, valid until May 2018. The Computer Studies program will undergo a consultancy visit within the year to determine its readiness for a formal survey. “Our sincerest thanks to the academic vice president, vice president for basic education, principals, deans, chairpersons, faculty and staff of all the programs who
prepared diligently for the survey visits. Our gratitude especially to the PAASCU Self-Survey Teams of the different programs,” said XU president Fr Roberto C Yap SJ in his message to the academic community. “Thank you also to XU Quality Management Office director Sr Clare Cecila Salvani RA and staff for their assistance and support to all the programs which were surveyed.” A premier quality assurance mechanism in our country, PAASCU is the oldest and the largest accrediting body initiated by the Jesuits in the late 1950s to measure the quality PAASCU/PAGE 9
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ILLIONS of bank depositors stand to benefit from the new law recently signed by President Aquino III giving depositors more protection. The new law, Republic Act 10846, amends the Charter of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp., or the deposit insurance law. As of December 2015, there are about 50 million deposit account holders. The law, which will take effect 15 days following the publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of genera l circ u l at ion, g ive s PDIC f is c a l and administrative autonomy and authority to resolve problem
banks while still open. Under the law, depositors will have quicker access to their insured deposits in case of bank closures as PDIC now has the authority to pay insured deposits without netting out depositors’ loan obligations with the closed bank, and based on evidence of deposits and not on the closed bank’s records alone. To f u r t h e r p r o t e c t depositors from unsafe and unsound banking practices of some banks, the law also restored PDIC’s authority to terminate the insured status of banks that engage in unsafe and unsound banking practices. PDIC President Cristina
BSP reminds OFWs to exchange old bills THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) gave more time for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to exchange old peso bills which they still have on hand. In a statement on Monday, the central bank reminded OFWs -- especially those based in conflict areas -that they have until 2017 to exchange old banknotes for its equivalent in the New Generation Currency launched in 2010. The BSP demonetized the 1985 series of bills effective Dec. 31, 2015, with the old notes rendered invalid for day-to-day transactions in favor of the new paper bills issued since December 2010. As planned, 2016 is the last window for people to have their old paper bills exchanged for the new currency design, or else these will lose their monetary value by 2017. H o w e v e r, t h e B S P through Circular 910 allowed extensions for specific cases, including that for OFWs. Under the new rules, Filipinos based abroad may register their remaining old money through the BSP’s Web site from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2016, which may be submitted for exchange at
any BSP office within a year from the date they registered these bills with the central bank. Such exchange is limited to P10,000 per OFW, the BSP pointed out. Filipinos working in hightension areas can extend until 2017 if needed, given their circumstances. “(Overseas Filipinos) who are located in countries experiencing geopolitical crisis can avail of the BSP exchange faci lit y f rom 1 January 2017 until 31 December 2017, subject to the P10,000.00 limit for each overseas Filipino,” read Monday’s statement. There are about 2.4 million OFWs from April to September 2015, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Money sent home by overseas workers reached a record-high $25.767 billion in 2015 and contributed to nearly a tenth of the local economy, based on BSP data. The biggest remittances are from Filipinos working in the United States, while those based in the Middle East came second. All banks and offices of provincial, city, and bills/PAGE 9
Que Orbeta welcomed the passage of the law. “The amendments to the deposit insurance law will ultimately redound to the benefit of the depositing public. The enhanced aut hor it i e s w i l l af ford depositors better protection as PDIC may now address risks posed by problem banks
early on. This will also enable PDIC to perform its role in maintaining financial stability and managing the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF),” Orbeta said. Wi t h i t s e n h a n c e d re s olut i on aut h or it i e s , PDIC will also be able to more effectively promote financial inclusion through
early inter vention in problem banks or open bank resolution. In cases where bank closure becomes inevitable, RA 10846 enhanced the chances of recover y by creditors of their claims against the assets of the closed bank by preventing the further dissipation of
these assets through seamless transition from bank closure to liquidation. The law does away with the 90-day receivership period and allows PDIC to proceed directly to liquidation. The immediate assignment of encumbered assets to closed bank creditors, adoption law/PAGE 9
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City Extension may be constrained by US military facility at Lumbia By Mike BaÑos, Editor-at-Large
Norfolk, Va., U.S.A., Cagayan de Oro City’s planne d Extension Project could undergo substantial changes if plans for the conversion of the Lumbia Airport to a U.S. military facility push through under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). The city government aims to establish a new city center under its Planned City Expansion (PCE) in 820 hectares of land in Barangay Lumbia, including the 150 hectare Lumbia Airport which is now controlled by the Philippine Air Force. However, the Lumbia Airport has been identified by the Philippine government as one of five key areas to be converted into a U.S. military facility under the E.D.C.A. If this pushes through, the city may lose additional areas around the Lumbia Airport since U.S. military aviation protocols call for a buffer zone in its landing and take off approaches where aircraft would most likely crash in case of accidents. Despite this, Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. last May 21 told Oro delegates to the 1st Adult Exchange Program under the Norfolk-Cagayan de Oro Sister City Agreement to be open to the establishment of the U.S. military facility at Lumbia since it would substantially improve the city’s infrastructure and e mpl oy me nt l i ke w h at happened to the Clark Air Base in Pampanga and the
Subic Bay Naval Station in Zambales. Similar encroachments by real estate developments had in fact long been experienced in and around militar y facilities in Cagayan de Oro’s sister city of Norfolk, Virginia where local governments have had to invest substantial funds to purchase lands around military air bases as a buffer zone. Norfolk City has a long history as a strategic military and transportation point. Since Norfolk serves as the commercial and cultural center for the unusual geographical region of Hampton Roads (and in its political structure of independent cities), its economy is integrated into the region pretty much like its sister city of Cagayan de Oro in Northern Mindanao region. Hampton Roads is a major military center, especially for the U.S Navy along with one of NATO’s two Strategic Command headquarters. It serves as the home for Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval installation, which supports naval forces in the United States Fleet Forces Command which operates in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. N S No r f o l k i s t h e world’s largest naval station, supporting 75 ships and 134 aircraft alongside 14 piers and 11 aircraft hangars, and houses the largest concentration of U.S. Navy forces. Port Services
controls more than 3,100 ships’ movements annually as they arrive and depart their berths. Air Operations conducts over 100,000 flight operations each year, an average of 275 flights per day or one every six minutes. Over 150,000 passengers and 264,000 tons of mail and cargo depart annually on Air Mobility Command (AMC) aircraft and other AMC-chartered flights from the airfield’s AMC Terminal. The region also plays an important role in defense contracting, with particular emphasis in the shipbuilding
and ship repair businesses for the city of Norfolk. Major private shipyards located in Norfolk or the Hampton Roads area include: Huntington Ingalls Industries (formerly Northrop Grumman Newport News) in Newport News, BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, General Dynamics NASSCO Norfolk, and Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., while the US Navy’s Norfolk Naval Shipyard is just across the Downtown Tunnel in Portsmouth. Most contracts fulfilled by these shipyards are issued by the Navy, though some private commercial repair also takes place. Over 35% of Gross
Regional Product (which includes the entire NorfolkNewport News-Virginia Beach MSA), is attributable to defense spending, and that 75% of all regional growth since 2001 is attributable to increases in defense spending. (ODU, 2004). The parallel encroachment issues facing Norfolk and Cagayan de Oro were noted by this writer during a peer visit to The Virginian Pilot, the only daily newspaper in the Hampton Metropolis area, as part of the 1st Adult Exchange Program under the Cagayan de Oro-Norfolk Sister City Agreement. The
newspaper has a specific section which covers news from the significant military presence in the metropolis. In the latest incident reported by the Virginian Pilot, Norfolk City had to spend US$24,000 to relocate a banquet hall in Ocean View which the city council earlier approved over the objections of the U.S. Navy since it was in a part of the city where planes taking off from and landing at Norfolk Naval Station were most likely to crash if something went wrong. The same report also mentions the same issue extension/PAGE 9
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-ooo PNOY EVEN FAILED IN ENFORCING TRUCK BAN: Oh well. The fact is that, Aquino even failed to enforce or truly implement quite a minor, yet long-standing, ban on trucks on Metro Manila roads between six o’clock in the morning 10 a.m. Mondays to Fridays. Before Aquino, there was compliance with that ban. During Aquino, there was literally a ban on the ban, pardon the pun. This disregard of the ban is most evident along North Bay Blvd., particularly on the stretch between Malabon and Bonifacio Drive in Manila, where policemen and traffic enforcers of Metro Manila nonchalantly abound in groups, seemingly unaware rather blissfully of the trucks violating the ban. If Aquino’s presidency and government were unable to enforce a very minor rule on road traffic, the question that necessarily presents itself for resolution in the mind of right-thinking Filipinos is this: what other rules, regulations, or laws of the country did Aquino fail to enforce? Again, I am glad I did not vote for him in 2010. -ooo PLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible study and prayer session online could now be heard, 24 HOURS a day, in the Philippines and the world at www.facebook.com/ angtangingdaan or www. facebook.com/ANDKNK (and look for “Ang Tanging Daan” broadcasts). Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.
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from page 4 it is for us who try to be close to God to fall for the tricks of our soul’s enemies. They most likely were m ot iv ate d by t he b e st intent ions. St i l l, t hos e intentions were wrong. Like them, we could be subjectively loving, but objectively not so. Thus, the need to constantly rectify our intentions. It is this missing attitude of wanting to serve in each one of us that sooner or later grows into social and cultural proportions, then into something global with i d e ol o g i c a l supp or t i ng structures, that offers the seed, sun and water for the big enemies we have against our spiritual life. The abs ence of this attitude nullifies whatever big and ardent professions of love we may have toward God and others. Our desire to love could not soar into the flight of authentic love when this eagerness to serve is absent. Any attempt to love with this attitude not in place would be plain mimickry. It would attract many problems and anomalies. It will drown in the quicksands of pride, vanity, envy, jealousy, and the other subtle forms of
egoism. It cannot survive the mere tests of differences of characters and opinions, for example. This eagerness to serve really has to be worked out, because with our fallen and wounded nature, every pore of our being tends to go against the law of love expressed in service that God meant for us. We need to pause and reflect to get a clear view of our predicament, then beg and pray for God’s grace for we can do nothing without it, and then little by little, day by day, start to develop the mind and the skills to bring us always ready and happy to serve. Let us remember that the fall of the angels started when one of them said, “I will not serve.” Our first parents fell because they too chose to serve themselves instead of God. Every sin and moral evil has in its core the virus of not wanting to serve. And so, perhaps as a motto that we can repeat often, we should say to ourselves, and to God and all: “Serviam” I will serve!
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the franchise of an electric company and television and telecommunications networks. Osmeña said the passage of House Bills 6053 (Zoe Broadcasting, Inc.), 5859 ( Pe opl e’s Bro a d c a s t i ng Service, Inc.), 5601 (Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corporation or PT&T), 6168 (Byers Communication, Inc.), 6193 (Kalayaan Broadcasting System), into law would renew the franchises of the establishments for another 25 years. On t he ot her hand, House Bills 2185 (First Bay Power Corp), 6003 (Ama Telecommunciations, Inc), 6005 (Infinivan, Inc.), 6011 (Veritas Media Arts Inc.), 6312 (Metro Connections and Telecom Corp), 6313 (Makinig Network, Inc), 6314 (Megamanila Telecom Corp) and 6315 (Pilipinas Radio Waves Corp.) are new franchise applications for 25 years each. He said the continued operation of the establishments would generate additional jobs, create career opportunities and continue to provide the people with information to help them in their daily lives. Osmeña said the enterprises had complied w it h t he re qu i re me nt s prescribed by the law such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
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hard time producing food for our people. We must remain vigilant against any threat” to food safety and security, she said. PCMVLP president Dr. Perla Asis, Cagayan de Oro’s city veterinarian, for her part cited the LGU vets’
distinct and relevant role as frontliners in the delivery and implementation of national government programs on food safety and animal health, including the anti-rabies program, food and meat safety, public health and animal welfare initiatives, to name a few. UNAHCO brand manager Jolliver Degollado, who has been attending the annual PCMVLP gathering for the past several years, said the company considers itself as a partner of LGU ve t e r i n ar i ans . He s ai d UNAHCO acknowledges the vets’ distinct role in their communities. As the event sponsor, UNAHC O gave a l l t he conference attendees product samples from its generic veterinary line, Genvet, which the LGU veterinarians can use in their community extension services. Degollado and Dr. Joy Achas, also of UNAHCO, l i ke w is e pre s e nte d t he company’s ongoing initiatives such as the Pigrolac National Swine Nutrition Month and Pigkitaan Natin, a pig raising business and livelihood program for OFWs. They also discussed the latest product innovations from Pigrolac’s sow specialist feeds, namely Mama Pro Milkmaker and Mama Pro Developer, as well as Univet’s Bexan SP B-Complex vitamins that provide immunity boost and appetite to pigs in all stages of growth. T h e n e x t P C M LV P convention is slated in Albay from May 17 to 19, 2017.
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served as an avenue for the school faculty and staff to expand their knowledge on labor relations and other concepts such as but not limited to security of tenure, alternative dispute resolution strategies; human relation concepts including employee motivation, meaningful communication, positive values; and productivity techniques through 5S. The one-d ay cours e was participated by five teaching staff of Deur and Deune Academe School of Technology Inc. The school had just opened recently in April, this year. Likewise, on March 15, the Provincial Office had conducted yet another LHP seminar to several teaching and non-teaching staff of the Misamis Institute of Technology, Incorporated (MIT, INC) in Ozamis City with 38 participants. In line with D OLE’s advocacy, the department particularly encourages workers and employers in the private sector to become responsible partners in the promotion of productive and decent workplaces, by actively adopting LHP’s three-core module. As for the schools, it is recommended that school administrators, educators and other stakeholders in the education system participate
in valuable staff development programs that aim to enhance productivity. LHP will keep teachers abreast of current developments in labor laws; ensure professional growth of teachers in knowledge, skills and attitude in line with the changes in the education system and help improve their continuous productivity in their jobs. These high aspirations resulted in meeting more than half of the target for LHP set for this year. “End of April 2016, we have already accomplished 70% of our target,” Misamis O c c i d e nt a l P F O He a d Leonardo Rodrigo declared. The activity was held on 14 April 2016 at the Deur and Deune Conference Hall, Brgy. Poblacion, this City. (Lei Garrett I. Miraflor/DOLE-10 Mis. Occ. PFO)
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of education, instruction, students’ performances and social engagements, among other fields, in higher private educational institutions in the country. “ The PAASCU (re-) accreditation is an affirmation of the quality whole-person education we strive to provide as a Jesuit university, ad majorem Dei gloriam,” Yap added. (XU Comm Office)
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of purchase of assets and assumption of liabilities as a mode of liquidation, and expressed prohibition on reopening of banks ordered closed by the Monetary Board will help enhance recovery rate for creditors of closed banks. RA 10846 also s t r e n g t h e n e d P D I C ’s institutional and governance framework to align it with international best practices. Republic Act 10846 is a product of the painstaking work undertaken by the authors in both Houses of Congress – Senator Sergio R. Osmeña III, as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions, and Currencies, and by Rep. Nelson P. Collantes, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Other Financial Intermediaries of the House of Representatives.
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municipal treasurers may also exchange old banknotes they hold from Jan. 2 to March 31, 2017 with the BSP, but should come with a two-day notice for the central bank to prepare the amounts to be replaced. Old denominations left with the clerks of court and other law enforcement agencies should also submit an inventory/exchange form to the BSP to cover paper bills which are subject of pending court cases by Jan. 31, 2017 at the latest. These old banknotes can be exchanged at the BSP within six months after the legal
cases are concluded. The BSP has the sole power to issue peso bills and coins. As standard practice, central banks regularly change the design of currencies as a guard against fake money. The central bank also reminded banks of their duty to accept and replace old banknotes with new ones within 2016. Refusal to do so would merit administrative sanctions from the BSP.
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encountered by nearby Vi r g i n i a B e a c h w h i c h h a d approve d h ou s i ng developments and businesses protested by the US Navy since these were under the flight paths of fighter jets from Oceana Naval Air Station. From 1975 to mid-2004, the City Council ignored Navy pleas in nearly three out of every four votes. But w h e n t h e Nav y prepared to move Oceana to Florida due to increasing encroachment in 2005, Virginia Beach amended its zoning ordinances and spent $129 million to buy 2,347 acres near Oceana. The efforts were hailed as a national model, and last year
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the city declared the program a success that helped save one of the region’s economic engines. Similar efforts have been made in Chesapeake near Fentress Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, where city officials have spent $3.8 million buying 106 acres since 2014. The city also has started backing off when the Navy complains about permitting new developments near the airfield where fighter jets simulate landing on an aircraft carrier. Hampton has spent $3.7 million since 2013 buying 17 properties near Langley Air Force Base. One of the main reasons the Lumbia Airport was moved to Laguindingan w a s du e to i n c re a s i ng encroachment by residential housing projects on the approach and departure f light paths of aircraft using the airport. It would be interesting to see if the local government would be willing to exercise its prerogative to establish a buffer zone around Lumbia Airport at its expense, like what its sister city of Norfolk and its nearby cities did to accommodate the US Navy.
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sa energy (electricity bills) – importations (of fuel) – papasukin ko ang lahat, pati ang Nigeria, meron kayong oil? You want to put up (power plant)? Come here. We will amend the law to allow you. Babaan nyo. Tapos sino pa, Mexico? Sige bagsak (price) ng husto para kayo wala ng kita,” he said. On privatizing the government’s power assets, Duterte said “not at this time.” The state-run power assets in Mindanao are the six hydroelectric plants along the Agus River in the Lanao provinces and the one along the Pulangui River in Bukidnon, with a combined installed capacity of 982 MW. During the Aboitiz Power’s Therma South Energy Project inauguration last January 8, President Benigno S. Aquino III said that Mindanao’s power woes started when no investors came in to Mindanao to build more capacities after Mindanao legislators sought for a 10year exemption from the Electric Power Industr y Reform Act (EPIRA) for the Agus-Pulangui hydropower plants. The government claimed private power companies are reluctant to pour in investments in Mindanao as they could not compete with the cheaper rates offered by the hydropower plants. “ T he re su lt : As t he demand for electricity grew, the supply didn’t. In fact, the hydroelectric plants that were once abundant sources of energy suffered from a number of factors, including the lack of regular maintenance, the vanishing watersheds, and the worsening effects of climate change,” he said. Aquino said that they anticipated the Mindanao power crisis just before he assumed post six years ago. “In recent years, Mindanao has had very little energy surplus. In 2010, this resulted in rotating brownouts that understandably frustrated our countrymen, and that stifled local economies. This was a problem we had anticipated even before we took office, which is why, from day one, we made a stern commitment to foster an environment that would encourage the private sector to make massive investments in energy in Mindanao,” he
said. More coal plants are set to be online this year – a 100 MW unit of the Sarangani Energ y C or p oration in Maasim, Sarangani Province, and two units of San Miguel Power Corporation with combined capacity of 300 MW. Davao Light and Power C omp any (DLPC) v ice president for Reputation Enhancement Rossano Luga, speaking in “Wednesdays’ at Habi at Kape” in Abreeza of the Ayala Malls, said that they are negotiating with San Miguel for additional 80 MW to jack up its portfolio. Luga refused to disclose as to when their negotiation would come to fruition. DLPC’s franchise area covers Davao City, Brgy. Bincungan in Tagum City, and Carmen, Sto. Tomas and Braulio Dujali towns in Davao del Norte. The DLPC current portfolio is 183 MW from the National Power Corporation (NPC), 49.5 MW from Hedcor Sibulan, 4 MW from HEDCOR-Talomo, 30 MW from Therma Marine Inc., 100 MW from TSI, and 50 MW from Southern Philippines Power Corp. Luga hopes that their franchise area will not experience rotational brownouts when TSI implements a scheduled maintenance shutdown for its 150 MW unit 2 starting June 18 until July 18. DLPC serves a total of 305,947 residential customers, 43,296 commercial, 3,750 small industrial, 181 primary retail, and 2 69-kV customers (Holcim and Steel Asia). “Our positive growth are on the residential and commercial but because of brownouts we did not have the positive growth for big industrial and 69-KV,” he said.
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from page 1 He a d d e d t h a t t h e comp any’s are a, w hich includes Davao and Panabo cities and three municipalities of Davao del Norte, now has a power surplus with its Bajada stand-by plant and by tapping the interruptible load program. The B ajada plant, a bunker-fueled plant, has a dependable capacity of 30 MW, while the interruptible load program involving major commercial consumers can provide 30 MW.
Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Initao NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0023-2016 R.A. 10172
Date: May 24, 2016
In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that RUSSEL Z. PAMISA has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from “ “ to “ “ and correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” or correction of entry in the date of birth from “ “ to “ “ in the certificate of live birth of RUSSEL Z. PAMISA at Initao, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are ROBINSON PAMISA and LUDEMA ZATE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 20, 2016. BWM: May 27 & June 3, 2016
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Mr. Luga said its entire franchise area will have 416 MW in contracted capacity with a peak demand of 348 MW based on the power outlook of the company starting at the time when t h e s hu t d ow n w i l l b e implemented. “The consideration (for no brownouts) is that all the other power generators operate normally and that there is no problem with the transmission system,” he said. O n Tu e s d a y , T S I announced that it is placing one of its two 150-MW units on a four-week preventive maintenance shutdown. The company sources 100 MW from TSI, which will be cut in half during the plant maintenance work. DLPC also started buying 50 MW starting this month from the Southern Philippines Power Plant, an Alcantaraowned independent power producer. By August, the company is expected to get an additional 80 MW from SMC Global Power Holdings Inc., which has started synchronizing its first two plants of 300 MW in Malita, Davao Occidental. The two government-run hydroelectric complexes have a combined rated capacity of 982 MW, but the dependable capacity is only 300 MW. During the dry spell, the two hydroelectric complexes could only manage to provide about 150 MW to the entire Mindanao grid while the southern island’s total power requirements went up to as much as 1,593 MW, based on the monitoring of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines.
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from page 1 have negative impressions in our city,” Mr. Suan said. Suan made the statement during the observance of the fifth anniversary of the Cagayan de Oro Real Estate Board here this week. He s ai d t h at u n d e r Republic Act (RA) 9646 or the 2009 Act Regulating the Practice of Real Estate in the Philippines, all real estate agents must be registered under a licensed broker AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION OR EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE (By Sole heir (or several heirs) by a Deceased Person) I/We the undersigned, heirs of RODOLFO SIMENE, Rep. by; NICK MAANDIG SIMENE, and REYNANTE MAANDIG SIMENE , all of legal age, married to NORA INIANA-SIMENE and CLARITA AMBALSIMENE, respectively, Filipino, and a resident/s of 189, Zone 4, Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, hereby DECLARE AND MANIFEST ON OATH: 1. That we are the sole heir/s and compulsory/ nearest heirs of RODOLFO SIMENE, “exclusion of others “under” pain/penalty of perjury or criminal liability;” 2. That the deceased, RODOLFO SIMENE died intestate on 05 March 1999 in (Cogon), Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, as shown by a copy of a Certificate of Death LCR No. 99-0196 hereto attached and marked as ANNEX “A” and made an integral part hereof by ready reference; 3. That the deceased, RODOLFO SIMENE and his co-owner, BASILISA B. MAANDIG, left a parcel of land known as Lot No. 4-B-2, Psd10-023306 located at Bonbon, City Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao, Philippines, containing an area of TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY THREE (2,193), SQUARE METERS, more or less; with an assessed value of Php 18,300.00; covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-104300 issued by the Register of Deeds of Cagayan de Oro City and likewise covered by Tax Declaration No. G-081944 (PIN-164-04-057-03-017) issued by the City Assessor of Cagayan de Oro City; including the 4. That to the best our knowledge and information the decedent left no debts, which remained unpaid whatsoever nor any LAST WILL and/ or TESTAMENT; 5. The pursuant to Section 1 of Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, I/we hereby ADJUDICATE unto MYSELF/ OURSELVES the parcel of land above described,
and must be accounted for the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB). Suan warned that the unlicensed agents could be prosecuted under RA 9646. (PNA)
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point economic agenda included the promotion of rural areas as tourist attractions. “It will provide a strong focus on tourism in the countryside, which really needs development,” he said. The idea is to get the local communities involved with the opening of cultural villages, farm ventures, and natural sites to visitors. Vicente T. Lao, Mindanao Business Council chair, told BusinessWorld that developing the rural tourist destinations will contribute to inclusive growth. “This is a good strategy as this will provide alternative livelihood in rural areas (and) the people will also preserve the environment,” Mr. Lao said. Meanwhile, Mr. Alabado also announced last week that a team of local tour operators and other industry stakeholders are off to a business mission this week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Singapore to promote destinations in the Davao Region.
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which they hope the Duterte presidency can replicate nationwide. The 8-point agenda are: 1. Amendment of Presidential Decreee 1607 or the Philippine Water Code which allows for devolution of assessment and monitoring functions; demand supply management other than beneficial use. 2. Strengthen the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System by amending current Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) 3. Support the advancement of Sustainable A g r i c u l t u r e a n d Fo o d Security. and I/we hereby request the Register of Deeds of Cagayan de Oro City to register and render the same effective; 6. The affiant-heir, NICK MAANDIG SIMENE, with the personal circumstances, is hereby authorize, to act and represent, sign, execute, deliver this document/instrument to make effective the foregoing authority; 7. Declaration of undertaking/indemnity Agreement: [“That I/we hereby agree and/or undertake to hold: __ “free” from any suit or claim that may be brought against it by reason of the release of the item or entire amount of the bank balance, etc. in my/our favor,] and [“I/we hereby further undertake to indemnify the said entity/bank/ financial institution in the event it suffers damages should any heir or creditor/assignee appears and subsequently claim deprivation of any right or interest by virtue of this release and settlement/payment thereof;” 8. (That I hereby certify that the above real property does not come under the operation of the Land Reform Code and related laws thereof;) IN TRUTH WHEREOF, I/we have hereunto affixed my/our customary signature this__ day of __ 2016 in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Heirs of RODLFO SIMENE Rep. by: NICK MAANDIG SIMENE and REYNANTE MAANDIG SIMENE Affiant-heir Affiant-Co-owner With my/our conformity:
BASILISA B. MAANDIG Affiant-heir
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this __ day of__ 2016 at Cagayan de Oro City. Philippines, and known to me and to be known to be the same person/s who executed the forgoing document and he/she/they acknowledged to me that the same is his/her/their free and voluntary act and deed. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL on the and place first above written. BWM: May 20, 27 & June 3, 2016
4. Formulation of the National Land Use Act. 5. Banning Aerial Spraying of Pesticides and Fungicides as an agricultural practice in all agricultural areas in the country. 6. Strengthen Policies on Renewable energy and eventually stop building new coal-fired power plants. 7. Abolish the Philippine Mining Act of 1995. 8. Increase Green Space in urban areas and assess the implementation of the National Greening Program. In a statement released thru the media during the Kapehan sa Dabaw Media Forum held last May 23, the Davao City Sustainable Movement gives its commitment to fully support and cooperate in making the country greener, liveable and sustainable. (PIA/RG Alama).
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examinees and 18,810 secondary teachers out of 53,090 examinees successfully passed the LET given last March 20 in 20 testing centers across the country. In February 2015, XU was hailed as one of the top 5 teacher education schools in the Philippines with 90% overall passing rate in Category A (1000+ takers) in the board exam for teachers from 2009 to 2014. (XU Comm)
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in product development. DTI Undersecretary Nora K. Terrado also committed to give more support for the development of Caraga’s products. In partnership with Gifts, Decors and Housewares (GDH) Entrepreneurs Inc., and CREATE Food Inc. , this regional trade fair and exhibit exclusive for Caraga will continue as an annual event in the region. (Irene L. Macheca, DTI-Caraga/ PIA-Caraga)
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of our teacher training programs,” said XU president Fr Roberto C Yap SJ in his message to the academic community. “Congratulations to our new XU Teachers! You touch the future when you teach!,” greeted Fr Yap. The Professional Regulation Commission and the Board for Professional Teachers announced on May 19 that 12,128 elementary te achers out of 42,739 DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND
E X T R A J U DI C IA L S E T T L E M EN T OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED MANDIONSING SABUWAN WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late MANDIONSING SABUWAN died November 28, 1979 at San Fernando, Bukidnon, left certain parcel of land located at NONAPAN MARAMAG, BUKIDNON OCT NO. 5251 FREE PATENT NO. 349833 containing an area of Seventy five Thousand One Hundred twenty five (75,125) sq. m more or less is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF T H E E S TAT E O F T H E DECEASED MANDIONSING SABUWAN WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY Under Notary public ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI per doc. No. 67; page No.14; book No.193; series of 2016 May 13, 20 & 27, 2016 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND
Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SEMEONA GUIBONE left a RESIDENTIAL LOT known as lot 3882 T.D. No. 04000204948 containing an area of 381 square meters. That PORTIA C. DAGANDARA of legal age, single, and a resident of Mambajao, Camiguin the Attorney-in-Fact of the Heirs of Semeona Guibone. That for in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS ( P h p 100,000.00) hand paid by Sps. ISMAEL E. LEBOSADA and LUZ V. LEBOSADA a resident of Agoho, Mambajao, Camiguin. That PORTIA C. DAGANDARA as attorney-in-fact with co-heirs PRECIOSA C. CARRETAS, RUBY C. UY and EMMA CALAPANLONIO hereby absolutely SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the residential Lot free from any lien or encumbrance is the subject of DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND Under Notary public VITO M. CARILLO per doc. No. 925; page No.62; book No.87; series of 2015
Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late MAXIMINO BALBAS & CARMEN L. BALBAS left a parcel of land located at Centro, Mambajao, Camiguin known as Lot 149678 under T.D. No. 0101516 containing an area of 398 square meters that the only surviving daughter MARIA VISITACION L. BALBAS of legal age, single, Filipino and a resident of Mambajao, Camiguin adjudicate unto herself exclusive ownership of the aforementioned property and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P 100,000.00) hand paid by Sps. GILBERT R. VELASQUEZ and ROSELA G. VELASQUEZ hereby acknowledged to her full satisfaction and absolutely SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above described property unto the vendees free form any lien or encumbrance is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND Under Notary public VITO M. CARILLO per doc. No. 515; page No.180; book No.87; series of 2016
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Honda surprises with refreshed Accord Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines announces a major refresh for its executive sedan. The New Accord is reengineered to carry a sportier and bolder look, sophisticated and premium finish, and dynamic driving performance to provide customers with exceptional ownership experience. Under the hood, Honda retained its revolutionary Earth Dreams Technology engines in the New Accord for improved fuel efficiency without sacrificing its aerodynamic driving performance. The 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 engine on the Accord is capable to produce maximum power output of 281 ps at 6,200 rpm. The 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 engine is still accompanied by Honda’s Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) and comes with 6-speed automatic
transmission and paddle shifters for enhanced fuel economy. The 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder model on the other hand, offers 175 ps at 6,200 rpm and comes with a 5-speed automatic transmission also with paddle shifters. For the New Accord, both variants are now equipped with cruise control and a Remote Engine Start Function that conveniently starts the vehicle engine and turn on its Intelligent Dual-Zone Climate Control System from the outside, which allows the cabin to cool even before entering the vehicle. In terms of safety, six airbags are now standard in both variants of the New Accord to ensure utmost safety of its customers. The LaneWatch Technology has been included in the New Accord’s comprehensive safety features. The LaneWatch technology help
Customers in Mindanao who have always wanted to check out Volkswagen vehicles need not make long trip to the nearest dealer. Volkswagen Philippines is set to extend its reach to its southern neighbours. Volkswagen Philippines we lc o m es v is itors to its Mindanao roadshows with special deals on the six models on display: The Tiguan 1.4 TSI MT; Beetle 1.2 TSI MT; Tiguan 2.0 TDI AT; Touareg 3.0 TDI
AT; Polo Hatchback 1.6 MPI AT; and, Jetta TDI 2.0 TDI DSG. These cars will also be available for test drives. And as an added treat, Volkswagen premium items will be given to visitors. The roadshow is scheduled at Centrio Mall in Cagayan de Oro City on May 13 to 15; Abreeza Mall in Davao City on May 20 to 22; and, Veranza Mall in General Santos City on May 24 to 26.
improve visibility of the driver’s blind spot. This can be activated by engaging the right turn signal or by pressing the LaneWatch button on the turn signal switch to view a constant real-time display on the vehicle’s i-MID. The New Accord’s wide array of passive and safety features include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist (HSA), multi-view reverse camera, front and rear sensors, and Emergency Stop Signal (ESS). The New Accord is available at all Honda car dealership nationwide with the following suggested retail prices: 2.4 S Navi (5-speed AT with Paddle Shifters)- Php 1,788,000 3.5 SV Navi (6-speed AT with Paddle Shifters)- Php 2,288,000
‘Special offers’ greet Mindanao visitors to Volkswagen roadshow series
KTM AND AYALA – READY TO RACE!
NISSAN BRINGS POWERFUL SPORTINESS WITH THE NEW NISSAN NAVARA SPORT EDITION
Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI), the sole national sales company of Nissan in the Philippines, once again raises the bar for
the Philippine pick-up market with its introduction of the New Nissan Navara Sport Edition. “We are proud and
very excited to unveil the latest variant of our awardwinning pickup” said Ramesh Narasimhan, President and Managing Director of Nissan Philippines Inc. “Continuing the legacy of Nissan’s long pickup history, the brand once again exhibits innovation that excites with the new Nissan Navara Sport Edition, answering to the call of the consumers who are looking for a pickup that offers riding comfort, first-in-class features, and sportier look.” The Nissan Navara Sport Edition also features the firstin-class multilink suspension
system that delivers car-like riding and driving comfort. Its powerful drive comes from a DOHC inline 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine with Variable Turbocharger (VGS) and Intercooler, with a number of variants to meet each driver’s specific needs. The New Nissan Navara Sport Edition is available in Riptide Blue and Aspen White and in the following variants in all Nissan Dealerships nationwide: 2.5L 4x4 VL 7AT priced at Php 1,656,000 and 2.5L 4x2 EL 7AT Calibre at Php 1,275,000.
Adventure Cycle Philippines, Inc. (a member of the Ayala Group of Companies),official motorcycle distributor of KTM, housed under Ayala Automotive Holdings Corporation, recently held a media forum at the Seda Hotel Bonifacio Global City. Adventure Cycle Philippines, Inc. aims to open dealerships with prospective partners nationwide. The company’s Chief Operating Officer Dino Santos said, “Our goal is to penetrate all major cities in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao with KTM dealerships. We will ensure that our customers will have access to the full range of KTM motorcycles. At the same time, we will make certain that motorcycle service and maintenance is available in all the KTM dealerships“.
KTM Southeast Asia representatives, Managing Director Julian Legazpi and Country Manager Zigmunds Steinbergs, were also present a t th e e v e n t. M r. L e g a z p i commented that “We are excited to paint the Philippines orange with our esteemed partners – Ayala. Without a doubt, the country is now Ready To Race!“ On the production side, this will be subcontracted to Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. Initially, the KTM models that will be manufactured locally are the 200 Duke, 390 Duke, RC 200 and RC 390.
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Empress... I really started buying from MAGS. She’s been a part of my life for a very long time already and I am very happy to call her
my friend. I have never told her yet the story about my favorite plain black cardigan that I bought from MAGS way way back. If I remember, it was 2007. It’s my all time
favorite. So comfortable, classy and simple. It traveled with me all over the world. I brought it with me when I was in the US, my Hong Kong and Macau trips and so on. It kept me warm in
the airplane too. I still have it now but it took its course. I mean, it's over used. But those memories are for keeps. In short, she makes a lot of girls happy just by looking and feeling good
with MAGS. Mags is one of the few human beings I know who has a beautiful soul. Very kind, downto-earth and humble despite of her many achievements. Beautiful
inside and out. Wishing her abundance in all areas of her life. Here are some photos from the party. All photos are credited to Jade Adaza.
Metal offers a whole new aesthetic appeal to people worldwide. That’s why when Flash announced that the sequel to the record-breaking Flash Plus is coming to the Philippines through its website (http://flash3c. com/ph ), the brand wanted its loyal customers to have a glimpse of how it was able to transcend metal, redefining it to a sleek design that breaks the boundaries between functionality and sophistication. With its partnership with Lazada Philippines, Flash is making its Flash Plus 2 available to Filipinos starting this May 31, 2016 for only P6, 990. The new addition to Flash’s roster of high-quality smartphones carries the same excellent photographing DNA that the brand has been known for—and it’s boxed in a sleek, metal case that’s designed based on the taste and demand of the high- and medium-end market. According to Lei Zhang, Flash Philippines Country Manager, the excellent workmanship of the new Flash Plus 2 is what sets it apart from other smartphones currently available in the market today. “We adopted a unique metal framework for the new smartphone, allowing it to possess the unique glow and touch of metal without compromising its richness and aesthetics. Albeit it carries the same blueprint first installed in the previous version, our new product offering is better improved with the young consumers in mind,” Zhang said. The Flash Plus 2 underwent a series of complex processes, ranging from horizontal wire-drawing, highspeed side sand-blasting, ultralight rim diamond cutting, and twice anodization to offer a touch of warmth and vigor for the cold, hard metal work. As exquisite as it looks, the smartphone adopts diamond cutting and twice anodic oxidation technologies to achieve the 0.4mm rim of the Home key, 0.15mm sound volume key, and 0.4mm rim of flash
lamp and speaker. But on top of its aesthetic design, the new Flash Plus 2 also offers an enriched set of features that include optimum image and immersive sound quality. What’s more, it has pioneering innovative functions such as fingerprint recognition, Hi-Fi sound effect and fast battery charging to complement the lifestyle needs of always-on-the-go millennials. “Flash is one of the most successful smartphone brands that always introduces something new to delight customers. We are privileged to be the exclusive distributor of Flash Plus 2 to our online shoppers,” Inanc Balci, CEO of Lazada Philippines said. “Together, we can bring exciting products closer to Filipinos.” Fingerprint recognition The innovation of smartphones paves the way for fingerprint recognition, and Flash is not lagging behind when it comes to this new technology. With the fingerprint recognition of the Flash Plus 2, users are assured of optimum security and more convenient phone unlocking process. Eye-pleasing and handy, the front fingerprint recognition function makes possible instant accurate 3600 unlocking in 0.5s, one-stroke APP launch, and file encryption safe, among other functions. Immersive sound quality The new Flash Plus 2 not only complements the lifestyle of young photographers; it also follows the music demands of the millennials. The new smartphone features HiFi value-retained earphone acoustics, high-volume speaker effects and MIX music editing function to provide high-performance smartphone model for an immerse sound experience. Ultra-fast charging, battery saving Equipped with TI BQ25896 fastcharging chip and 9V/1.67A fastcharging technologies, the Flash Plus 2 can be charged for 30 minutes to achieve 50 percent battery level. Fully
charging this phone guarantees 10 hours of continuous phone call, with reliable battery capacity for users. The charging efficiency is further raised by 35 percent compared with 5V/1A phones while it takes only two hours for the battery to be fully charged. What’s more, the new smartphone’s Helio P10 processor ensures strong performance and low energy consumption in providing smooth, free “cut back” through multitasking operation of surfing the Internet, playing games, and watching videos. Because of this feature, users will be able to maximize their entertainment needs without worrying about immediate battery loss. Clear image quality
Capturing moments as they happen has never been easier with the new Flash Plus 2. With its excellent shooting quality, people who have a knack for high-quality images will find it hard to put this phone down especially during special occasions and get-togethers. The phone’s camera adopts the integration of PDAF and contrast focusing with merely 0.1s of focal alignment. This makes the users to take a snapshot of fleeting moments— from bungee jumping to surfing. What’s more, the rear dual color flash lamp RealTone and front LED flash with Color Rendering Index that reaches up to 80 allows the user to enjoy photography even in dark areas.
Designed based on your personality The new Flash Plus 2 carries Miravision 2.0 FHD display that enables smart eye protection in too strong or weak luminous situations, providing a wonderful visual experience of perfect clearness and comfort. With dual color options of Luna Silver and Venus Gold, Flash Plus 2 provides young users with personalized choices. The metal rear case that only comes through multiple complex processes like horizontal brushed metal surface and twice anodic oxidation, among others, coupled with fine details in phone body, has made Flash Plus 2
a perfect combination of aesthetics and sense of texture that both appeals to the eye and fits awesomely into the palm of users. Zhang concluded, “Flash has been consistent in introducing unique futures that satisfy the needs and wants of its consumers. Now that our new flagship phone is in place, we will be more able to complement the lives of the young consumers who look for nothing but unparalleled convenience and refinement.” For more details, please visit the website at http://www.flash3c. com/ph and http://lazada.com.ph to purchase the new Flash Plus 2. Video: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=sU-Ude1_1mg
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Second runner up Angeliza Navajo.To the whole commitee of the Local Mutya ng Pilipinas Search congratulations Miss Mags
With Mags Cue National Search Chair Mutya ng Pilipinas
Cue for a fabulous event.And Happy Birthday may you continue to be a great inspiration to all and the nation you are indeed the epitome of success and the iron clad of business.A woman of beauty and a wonderful heart.
To Gean Cesar you are what you are having the same pasion as i have you made it it was a success congratulations to all the winners and the queen Goodluck Sikat Kayo mga Higala. All photos by KRAM SHELDON
With Miss Leren Mae Bautista, Miss Tourism Queen of the Year 2015 and Mr.James Cooper.
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ast Saturday was the birthday party of Mags and John Cue at Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club. It was a joint birthday celebration of the lovely couple. It was a fun night attended by their family and friends from Cagayan de Oro and Manila. Their handsome sons Paolo, Patrick and Andre were present as well. Rotary friends, travel buddies of Mags, staffs, friends and MAGS models, of course, were all present. Love the Hawaiian themed party. Guests were dressed in Hawaiian inspired outfits. Dancers performed and entertained us with their Hawaiian
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dances. Food was good. MESA catered the food, Mardoney’s Bread Buffet was a hit and Missy Bon Bon’s gelato as well. Drinks were flowing too! Mags is one the Philippines’ Best Dressed Women and is the Chairman for National Search at Mutya ng Pilipinas. Of course she is the owner of one of my favorite stores, MAGS, which has branches all over the Philippines. Before she became my friend, I was already a loyal customer of hers. I remember wearing her dresses and blouses during my European tour. I think those were the times when empress/PAGE B2
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SIKAT KA HIGALA By SHERYL MACALE
Mutya ng Pilipinas is a national beauty pageant held annually in the Philippines under the current franchise-holder and organization President,Jaqueline Tan. Mutya ng Pilipinas,Inc.organization promotes “Beauty Tourism”stemming from the motivation and inspiration in promoting tourism,social responsibility,fashion and beauty pageantry within the greater Asia Pacific with direct participation of Filipinos around the globe.Currently i was invited by the local organizer good friend Gean Cesar one of the board for the City Tourism.It was an honor to witness such a prestiguous event.I always have been into pageants.I have brought representatives from cagayan de oro at the Northmin search of Miss Earth such as Mitsumi Agular and Charinna Barro which is the representative of Cagayan de oro for Miss Earth 2016 they have been under my management until they have brought their wings to the nationals.I believe beauty pageants hones and develop talents not only beauty but also wit and
Mutya ng Pilipinas NorthMin 2016 Queen Ella Bautista . photo by Kram Sheldon
intellegence. It represents that filipina women are exceptional in terms of beauty, asian exoticness and the mysteriousness and uniqueness.It is a great honor that the Search Chairman is Mags Cue which is a pure Cagayanon owner of Mags a clothing line branching all over the Philippines.Last Sunday the search for Northmin was held at the activity center Ayala Centrio.They have have invited Leren Mae Bautista the 2015 Miss Tourism Queeen of the Year International.It was graced by James Cooper the world renowned Beauty consultant.The excitement flood in as representatives from Northern Mindanao walked at the opening , they looked very gorgeous wearing Mags formal wear.The designs were so intricately beautiful that they shine all so colorful on the stage. Everyone was wowed that the candidates held a poise of prestige and elegance. The gown competition was participated by local designers in the city such as Gil Macaibay,Boogie Musni Rivera,Benjie S. Manuel,Junil Doring and among others. From a number of candidates judging from the swimsuit competition,to the Gown competition it was breath taking down to the top 5.They all were exceptional.As the quetion and answer arised all top 5 have answered impressively.They were strained and picked meticulously as representatives from Iligan also made aware of its spirit to compete.But a kagayanon bag the Title.Congatulation to Nellza ‘Ella” Bautista who will carry Misamis Oriental to the national Pageant and her court first runner up Cherry Rose Lumopog sikat/PAGE B2