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Briefly Customs confab ASs part of efforts to reform the Bureau of Customs (BOC), toplevel officials of the agency will participate in the second Customs Mindanao Cluster Collectors’ Conference and lead the first Customs’ Stakeholders Dialogue in Cagayan De Oro today, November 19. Both events will be hosted by the BOC-Collection District 10, based in Cagayan De Oro. The theme for the 2nd Customs Mindanao Cluster Collectors’ Conference is “Working together in fighting illicit trade and promoting efficiency in Mindanao.” The Conference will be attended by Customs Deputy Commissioners Jessie Dellosa (Intelligence Group), Ariel Nepomuceno (Enforcement Group) and Agaton Uvero (Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group); as well as BOC Administration Office Director Jesusa Dimpna Lejos.

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TANDAG City – A signature campaign meant to privatize the operation of Tandag Water District (TWD) is expected to gain momentum in this city of more than 6,000 water concessionaires due to the worsening water supply crisis. With a position paper seeking legislative action from the Sangguniang Panlungsod to declare a local “water crisis” and to rise up against its management and Board of Directors (BODs) for allegations of incompetence, the move has kicked-off last week among affected residents, it was learned. An individual or group has yet to come out into the open to claim responsibility for the initiative but more and more concessionaires have already expressed support due to the inconvenience being brought about by the crisis situation that has surfaced for quite some time already.

By CAROLYN O. ARGUILLAS, MindaNews

AVAO City — The new target for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law is “end of February,” Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, chair of the 75-member Ad Hoc Committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (AHCBBL) said.

DWINDLING FISH HARVEST. Fisherfolk harvest tilapia in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. mindanews photo by keith bacongco

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Normin to present CSO agenda to PNoy By MIKE BAÑOS, Editor-at-Large

SOME 38 civi l s o ciety organizations from all over the region converged in this Cagayan de Oro City on November to collate the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) agenda to the national government for the remaining two years of President

Benigno Aquino III’s term. “It was attended by over 225 advocates of Civil Society Organizations representing all of Northern Mindanao’s provinces and cities including L anao del Sur and the ARMM,” said Francisco “Jun” Mabaso, chairman

of the Northern Mindanao People Power Volunteers for Reform (PPVR)/Change Politics Movement (CPM). “The workshop was well participated resulting to rich outputs presented to national government agencies (NGAs) representatives who also responded with frank cso/PAGE 10

Rodriguez told MindaNews in a text message that they will “finish all 32 public hearings on the BBL in Mindanao, Visayas, Luzon” and in the House of Representatives by December 17. “This will be the most comprehensive and inclusive consultations in the history of the House of Representatives,” he said. Rodriguez added that the Ad Hoc Commitee “will then deliberate on the bill when we resume session on January 19.” Pl e nar y d eb ate s are “expected starting Feb 2 and approval by end of February,” Rodriguez said. Congress takes a break from December 20 to January 18, 2015, will resume sessions from January 19 to March 20 and will go on break again from March 21 to May 3.

Rodriguez told MindaNews on September 14 that the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law, now House Bill 4994 (and Senate Bill 2408) was targeted for passing by December 17 this year so the plebiscite could be held “February or March” next year The new target for passage of the Basic Law – end of February – means a delay again in the conduct of the plebiscite that would shorten even more the transition period. Six months The C ommission on Elections (Comelec) has repeatedly said it needs six months to prepare for the elections, inclusive of the period for information campaign. “Our position is that we need six months to prepare law/PAGE 10

Surigao mayor faces raps for infra projects irregularities By ROEL CATOTO, MindaNews

SU R IG AO C it y - - For implementing infrastructure projects that allegedly did not meet specifications in the plan, a formal complaint was lodged before the anti-graft court against a town mayor

in Surigao del Norte. B ac uag town Mayor Sheile Mae O. Cebedo – along with Engr. Panfilo O. Ochavez, project engineer of the said town; and Robert S. Yuipco, of BNG Construction

– has been accused by the Nagpakabanang Lungsoranon sa Bacuag of violating the anti-graft law. Based on the complaint filed last October 30 before the Office of the Ombudsman Mindanao, the group claimed infra/PAGE 10

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‘Listahang Tubig’ survey process confab conducted in MisOr ORIENTATION on the “Listahang Tubig” on the survey process for Misamis Oriental was conducted on Nov. 18-19 for better water service coverage. Listahang Tubig, the national sur vey aims to enhance the regulation of water users and improve the

overall management of water resources in the country. Jointly implemented by t h e D e p ar t m e nt of t he Inter ior and L o ca l Government (DILG), the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) and L o c a l Wa t e r Ut i l i t i e s Administration (LWUA),

the survey covers level I to III water supply systems in 81 provinces, 143 cities, 1491 municipalities and 42028 barangays nationwide. The initiative is a project of the NWRB with the support of The World Bank Water and Sanitation Program (WB-WSP) and the U.S. Agency for International D e vel opme nt ( U S A I D ) Water for Resilient Economic Growth and Stability (Be Secure) Project. On the challenges and

issues on water system, Edmundo Pacamalan Jr, provincial administrator of Misamis Oriental, underscored it is easy to operate the water system if all consumers participate in the decision-making. Pa c a m a l a n s a i d w e should give emphasis on putting more time to s o cia l prep arat ion and acceptability. He further said construction and installation of water system should be

disaster-resilient. In a statement, DILG Undersecretary for Local G ove r n m e nt Au s t e re Panadero said that the data generated in the Listahang Tubig will be very useful to concerned agencies and local government units (LGUs) in planning how to reach out to municipalities and barangays that still lack access to safe drinking water, and in sustaining and improving water management of those areas with water supply

coverage. Meanwhile, Edwin Arco, training specialist, said the survey will also help identify water point sources, location, and potential danger for over-extraction of ground water or where watershed development efforts are needed to sustain water resources. Ac c o r d i n g t o Jo i n t Monitoring Program 2014, 7.9 million Filipinos still have no access to improved drinking water.

MisOc now a conflict manageable and development ready province OROQUIETA City -- Misamis Occidental has been declared a “Conflict Manageable and Development Ready (CMDR)” province. Signed during the opening of the four-day 1st Mindanao Congress of the Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) Presidents 2014, held in the city, recently, the declaration expects the tourism industry to thrive in the province.

With this declaration, Misamis Occidental is expected to attract more local and foreign investors, thus creating more jobs for the people, thus elevating the economic and social status of the province, Gerard M. Ramiro, chairperson of the Provincial Tourism Council, said. Likewise, the declaration expects to create a positive

psychological effect for the people, therefore, encouraging them to put up their own commerce without any threat to their security or the stability of their businesses. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) with the guidance of the local government units (LGU’s) will be there to address any situation, Lt. Col. Gerry M. Besana, Commander of the 55th Infantry Battalion (55IB), 1st Infantry Division (1ID, PA), said. “A CMDR province, with its other advantages, would shape the minds of younger generations to become good citizens, as the youth sector is one of the sources of recruitment of the insurgents, therefore opening their way

for a decent education and thwarting them from the falsehoods of communism,” Besana said. Signatories of the declaration included the following: governor Herminia M. Ramiro, MisOcc president and vice President for Mindanao of Liga nga mga Barangay (LnB) Gerard M. Ramiro and all the City/Municipal Mayors of the provinces’ 17 LGU’s. Brig. Gen. Gerardo F. Barrientos, Commander, 1st Infantry Division, Philippine Army (1ID), P/Chief Supt. Isagani Francisco Genabe, Regional Director of the Philippine National Police, (PNP), region 10, P/Sr. Supt. Archival Diokno Macala, Director, MisOcc Provincial Police Office (MOPPO) and the 55IB Commander.

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CEB launches direct Cebu-Tokyo-Cebu flights to accommodate increasing Filipino visitors to Japan The Philippines’ leading airline disclosed last week it is launching direct CebuTokyo-Cebu flights on March 26, 2015 in response to the increasing traffic of Filipino travelers to Japan. In a Cebu Hub Media Update held 12 November 2014 at the Ocean Pavilion, Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) disclosed it is holding a seat sale fare for CEB’s newest route starts from P3,888, making it ideal for travelers to and from Cebu and surrounding regions. This Cebu-Tokyo seat sale fare is available until seats last, for travel from March 26 to September 30, 2015. “ We h o p e t o k e e p contributing to the national tourism agenda, by providing direct access for Japanese leisure travelers to the island of Cebu. Its strategic location in central Philippines makes it the ideal gateway to beach and eco-adventure destinations in other parts of the country,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog. The airline will launch four weekly flights (every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) between Cebu

and Tokyo, utilizing its brand-new Airbus A320 fleet. The flight from Cebu will depart at 5:55am, and arrive in Tokyo at 11:20am. The return flight will depart Tokyo at 12:05pm, and arrive in Cebu at4:25pm. F r o m t h e a i r l i n e’s Cebu hub, prime beach, h i s t or i c a l , d i v i n g an d surfing destinations are approximately 35 minutes to one hour away by air. These destinations include Boracay, Camiguin, Siargao, Palawan, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo and Dumaguete. The island of Bohol is also just a ferry away. “We are similarly focused on promoting Japan as a top-of-mind destination for Filipinos. With our trademark low fares and extensive Cebu hub network, Japan is more accessible and convenient for more guests,” she added. In his presentation during the event, Yosuke Togezaki, FY 2014 Philippines Industry Relations Representative of the Japan Tourism Agency, disclosed that Filipino arrivals in Japan for the period January-September 2014 reached 127,100, a 63.5 percent increase over 2013 figures, making the

Philippines one of the fastest growing countries of origin of travelers to visit Japan. “ T h e re are 2 5 0 , 0 0 0 Filipinos living in Japan, mostly composed of entire resident fami lies,” Mr. Togezaki said. “They have relatives in the Philippines who by themselves already constitute a separate and distinct market.” “The increase in tourist arrivals has been especially remarkable and growing by double digits for the past three years. In 2011, it grew 47.3% to 29,832 from 2009; to 48,735 in 2012 (up 57.3%) and thence to 68,720 (up 63.4%) in 2013,” he added. “Tourism promotes better friendship and understanding between countries.” CEB offers 27 domestic and international destinations from its Cebu hub, and operates approximately 700 weekly flights. Passengers traveling through the airline’s Cebu hub grew by 9.4% from January to September 2014, compared to the same period in 2013. CEB’s 52-strong fleet is comprised of 10 Airbus A319, 29 Airbus A320, 5 Airbus A330 and 8 ATR 72-500 aircraft. It is one of

Togezaki Yosuke receives die cast CEB plane from Ms Candice Iyog.

the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2015 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 9 more brand-new Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo and 1 Airbus A330 aircraft. For bookings and information, guests can visit www.cebupacificair. com or call (02)7020-888 or (032)230-8888. The latest seat sales and details may also be found on Cebu Pacific Air’s official Facebook and Twitter pages.

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earnings down Ford set to introduce AboitizPower’s as expenses outpace revenues 4 new models in 2015 Tacloban showroom opens

THE PHILIPPINE unit of US car maker Ford will bring in four new vehicle models next year, company officials said on Saturday. After bringing the Sport last month, the car maker will also introduce “the new Escape in January, Mustang, Expedition and Everest also next year, probably during the first half… as the company anticipates continued growth in the Philippines,” David L. Schoch, Ford Group vicepresident and Asia-Pacific Ford Motor Co. president, said during a media briefing

in Pasay City. Last month, Ford expanded its sport utility vehicle lineup in the country by launching the Explorer Sport, featuring a 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engine, which it will begin to deliver to customers beginning in January. This was after Ford Philippines announced last week its “best-ever performance” for the month of October, with total retail sales increasing 52% year on year to 1,950 units. From January to October,

Ford has sold 16,514 vehicles in the Philippines, which ranked second in sales volume among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, preceded by Thailand but ahead of Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. “We certainly see positive involvement in ASEAN and the Philippines will be a big contributor to that, with its market share of 8%,” ASEAN Ford Motor Co. President Matt Bradley said during the briefing. ford/PAGE 11

AB OITIZ Power C orp’s third-quarter net income dipped on account of higher expenses and lower foreign exchange gains. In a report, AboitizPower said it earned P4.6 billion in the July to September period, or 5 percent lower than the P4.8 billion in the same three months of last year. This was largely brought about by a drop of P1.6 billion in other income to only P498.8

million this year due to the revaluation of the company’s dollar denominated loans and placements, and the decrease in contributions from associates. AboitizPower likewise inc ur re d roug h ly P530 million in additional prov i s i ons for i n c om e tax with the expiration of the income tax holiday of subsidiaries Therma Luzon Inc and Therma Marine Inc early this year.

Also, AboitizPower’s operating expenses grew 51 percent to P16.0 billion from P10.6 billion last year, outpacing revenues which rose 44 percent to P22.1 billion from P15.4 billion over the same period. This stemmed from the consolidation of the revenues of subsidiary Visayan Electric Co (VECO) in AboitizPower’s books this year, full-year expenses of new subsidiaries, and higher fuel cost.

Smart, Cebu Pacific offer data plan to tourists bound for the Philippines SMART Communications Inc has entered into a deal with the operator of Cebu Pacific that would enable tourists to stay online while in the Philippines. Under the partnership, passengers aboard C ebu Pacific’s inbound international passengers can purchase the Cebu Pacific Fun Data SIM, which is powered by Smart Bro. The SIM can be purchased inflight from the airline cabin crew starting December 1. With the Cebu Pacific Fun Data SIM, tourists can enjoy 1.5 gigabytes (GB) worth of data for uploading photos on

Facebook and Instagram, or sending a quick tweet or chat with friends and relatives abroad. B e s i d e s t h e 1 5 - d ay mobile data allocation, the SIM also includes 100 text messages and 10 minutes of voice calls to all Philippine mobile networks, as well as discounted rates for international calls. “Partnering with Cebu Pacific Air opens a wider market for Smart as they continually expand their route network to more countries worldwide,” Michele Curran, Smart first vice president for Data and International

Services said in a statement. “Wit h i nt e r n at i on a l tourist arrivals expected to grow further in the coming years, we see a bright spot in targeting foreign travelers who want to experience what the Philippines has to offer,” Curran said. Cebu Pacific flies from 28 international destinations to the Philippines, and serves growing foreign tourist markets from South Korea, Japan, China and Australia, among others. “Aside from offering a relevant product to suit our passengers’ needs, we believe offer/PAGE 11

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re s i d e nt Ma nu e l L . Quezon once proclaimed that “the reading of good books or the printed page is one of the most effective methods of bringing enlightenment within the reach of the largest possible number of people, and of promoting the cause of popular culture with its tremendous social benefits”. He further added that “it is desirable that the task of arousing a widespread interest in the reading of good books be recognized as a highly patriotic duty as well as a privilege”. While Quezon designated in 1936 the last week of November of every year as National Book Week, reading must really be a daily habit. Reading, one of the three basic skills that we need, must be nurtured as early as possible and the best reading teachers are, naturally, our mothers. In the online reference “Jose Rizal: Life and Works”, a story is told of how our national hero developed the reading habit. His mother taught him to read using a Spanish reader called El Amigo de los Ninos (The Children’s Friend). At the start, the young Rizal was asked to read the book aloud which he did so but with difficulty. Noticing this, Rizal’s mother took the

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hink a minute…Have you ever been lost? If you travel to another country you don’t know, getting lost can be very frustrating and discouraging. For example, you’ve just come to Manila, Philippines and you want to go to a certain place in that city. A map of Manila would show you how to get there. But what if you had the wrong map? What if your map said “Manila, Philippines,” but it was actually a map of Jakarta, Indonesia. Can you imagine your frustration in trying to get where you want to go in Manila, w hen all the time you’re following the map of Jakarta? You’re following the wrong map. Yo u c o u l d w o r k o n your driving skills and actions. Tr y harder and drive faster. But that would only get you to the wrong place faster! You might even work on your attitude and think more positively. But you wou l d st i l l b e lost. Even being good and kind to other drivers and pedestrians along the way would not get you there either. You see, your biggest problem is not your actions and behavior, or your attitude, not even the good things that you do— even though these all are very important. But your number one problem is that

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you have the wrong map. You must have the right map of life, or you simply can’t get where you need to go. There is nothing more frustrating than being lost and not having the right map to find your way. This is why Jesus Christ came. He said I am the only way to true life. Follow me and I’ll lead you to where you need to go in life. I’ve got the right map. I know t his l and and ter r itor y called life. I know the way things really are, both now and after you die. So trust me and follow my way. Then, you will find the good life and satisfaction you’re looking for. So friend, won’t you decide right now to ask Jesus to forgive you for living your own wrong way? Won’t you choose to start following the right map of life—to start following Jesus? Just Think a Minute…

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book from him and said “I going to read you a story. Now pay attention.” Rizal recounted years later the impact of that story reading session: “On hearing the word ‘story’ I at once opened my eyes wide. The word ‘story’ promised something new and wonderful… I settled down to listen. I was full of curiosity and wonder. I had never even dreamed that there were stories in the old book which I read without understanding. My mother began to read me the fable of the young moth and the old one. She translated it into Tagalog a little at a time.” To emphasize the need to develop the reading habit among the young, Rizal later wrote his version of the Filipino folklore “The Monkey and the Turtle.” Rizal’s version saw print in Trubner’s Oriental Record in London in July 1889, just two years after the publication of his first novel “Noli Me Tangere”. Incidentally, I came recently came across a rare book “Yahin, Nihay” written for adult readers-tellers of stories. Fully illustrated in color, the book is written in Filipino (but with English translation) by Lawyer Eliseo Alampay. It tells of two beautiful sister caterpillars. One (Yahin) metamorphosed

into a normal butterfly. The other (Nihay), by design because she wanted others to envy her, became a golden butterfly. The need to inculcate the habit of reading becomes especially imperative with the advent and tremendous developments in broadcast and in the film industry which tend to convert many, especially the young, into passive learners. The National Statistics Office (NS0) declared in 2010 an increase in “the number of people who can read and write in any language or dialect in the Philippines compared to 10 years ago.” The Census of Population and Housing (CPH) showed that of 71.5 million individuals who are 10 years old and above, 97.5 per cent or 69.8 million were literate or could read and write. I suspect, however, that the figures do not actually capture the actual reading capabilities if we are to use international reading benchmarks. The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has categorized reading abilities into 5 levels, as follows: “Level 1 – Very poor literacy skills “Level 2 – Has capacity to deal only with simple,

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clear material involving uncomplicated task. “Level 3 – Adequate to cope with the demands of everyday life and working in an advanced society. “Levels 4 and 5 – Strong skills. Individuals at these levels can process information of a complex and demanding nature.” Against those benchmarks, more needs to be done in order to raise our reading skills on a national scale. The battle has to be waged both in the homes and in the classrooms. In both arenas, the young must be given the proper learning environment and the proper facilities to give them a good start. That will be quite a c h a l l e n g e f or p a re nt s , teachers and the community. For feedback, email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com .

Somebody Forgot to Give PNoy a Hanky?

IFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong…” (Isaiah 1:16, the Holy Bible). -ooo OF LOUSY AND UNFIT DRIVERS: Just how many more Filipinos will sacrifice their lives before the Aquino government and its officials at the Land Transportation O f f i c e ( LT O ) w i l l d o something to make sure that those they are issuing drivers’ licenses to are really fit, physically, mentally, and psychologically, to drive motor vehicles in our thoroughfares? I am asking this question because the news reports in just the last several days indicate a rising number of vehicular accidents which not only injure and maim passengers and innocent by-standers, but also kill them. The C5 Pasig City incident where three nurses were killed by an apparently drunk or drug-crazed driver will surely not be the last. So, is anyone in-charge here? Is it not a fact that LT O l i c e n s i n g o f f i c e s nationwide are equipped with a psychological testing system to weed out the unfit to drive?

Seems this system is useless and is not functioning at all, even if millions of pesos in taxpayers’ money have been paid for it, as drivers continue to be reckless, disrespectful, without regard to the safety of their passengers and of the public, and unclean even. -ooo A N O T H E R PROSECUTOR IN HOT WATER: It would seem to be an anomaly already deeply ingrained among a number of prosecutors, if we are to believe a report from GMA DZBB which said a prosecutor from Lucena City in Quezon Province has been added to the list of those arrested while in the act of receiving bribe money from a litigant who has a case before him. Just several days ago, a prosecutor from Quezon City was arrested after an entrapment operation was conducted against him, on the strength of a complaint by a party litigant that the prosecutor was asking for P80,000.00 for a favorable resolution in the litigant’s case. If the prosecutors indeed asked for bribes in the discharge of their functions, they were just being true to

what the Bible, in Isaiah 1:23, said: “Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow’s case does not come before them…” -ooo SOMEBODY FORGOT TO GIVE PNOY A HANKY? Vic Somintac, the Malacanang reporter of radio station DZEC (1062 kHz) and my co-anchor at the Mondays to Fridays 6 am program “Tambalang Batas at Somintac”, gave a funny yet hair-raising account of the encounter between President Aquino and Turkey Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu during the lunch in honor of the visiting Turkish leader last Monday, November 17, 2014. It would seem that while Aquino was delivering his speech, he was constantly coughing and, in an effort to stop his coughs, he needed to use his bare hands to cover his mouth. Aquino did this several times in the course of his speech. When he finished talking, he turned to Davutoglu and offered a handshake, using the hand which he used to try to stop his coughing.

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Somintac said everybody in the room, particularly the reporters covering the Palace, suddenly froze, and waited with bated breath to see whether Davutoglu would return the handshake and grip Aquino’s hands. Apparently, Davutoglu also hesitated to accept the handshake, but, statesmanship prevailed over health concerns, and so he held out his hand to accept the hand of Aquino. Oh well, somebody forgot to give Aquino a hanky, right? -ooo REACTIONS? Please call me at 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0922 833 43 96. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo. com, melaniolazomauriciojr@ o u t l o o k . c o m , mmauriciojr111@gmail.com. -30-

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Gov’t seals WB funding for Cebu BRT THE national government a n d t h e Wo r l d B a n k (WB) sealed the financial p a c k a ge for t he C e bu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Proposed C ebu Bus Rapid Transit System / By Integrated Transport Planning Ltd (Own work) CC BY SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons Proposed C ebu Bus

Rapid Transit System / By Integrated Transport Planning Ltd (Own work) CC BY SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons Finance Secretar y Cesar V. Purisima and Wo r l d B a n k o f f i c i a l s signed the loan agreement for the $141-million BRT project, which is set to improve the overall performance of the urban

passenger transport system in Cebu City. The Cebu BRT project includes the development of segregated BRT busways from Bulacao t o Ay a l a , w it h a l i n k to C ebu’s S out h R o ad Prop er ty. The 33 BRT stations are expected to s er v ice ab out 330,000 people per day. T h e Wo r l d B a n k

will provide funding of $ 1 1 6 m i l l i on f rom the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and $25 million from its Clean Technology Fund (CTF). The project, once c ompl e te, i s e x p e c te d to service an average of 433,000 individual trips per day and projected to save 25 minutes of travel

time and P7.50 in fares. “Our improved public finances have enabled us to spend more confidently on public investments s u p p o r t i n g o u r r ap i d growth,” Purisima said. “As Cebu City is fast becoming one of our p r i m e u r b a n c e nt e r s . Investing in sound infrastructure lays solid groundwork for a

more sustainable growth trajectory,” added. Purisima said the government and the World Bank chose to undertake t h e d e v e l opm e nt of a bus rapid transit system because of its low cost, quick construction (around two years), and its hig her qua lity of service despite having the same capacity as rail.

Rationalization Plan: Overview By Gina Raganas Simene, Ph.D. Teacher - III Lugait National High School

November 15, 2013 marks another step for Department of Education as on this period, the Executive Order 366 or the Rationalization Program for government agencies was approved. This EO aims to push result-oriented and efficient government services. Rationalization Plan directs a thorough and strategic review of the operations and organizations of the executive branch. As well as, providing options and incentives for government employees who may be affected by the rationalization of the functions and agencies of executive branch. The program is identified as a process-oriented idea, requiring each government offices to provide specific functions to its subordinates which would prevent duplication and overlapping of roles. Aside from that, Rat Plan would escalate agency performance through rationalization of service delivery, support systems, organization of structure and as well as staffing. In Department of Education, affected of the Rat Plan were its Central offices, Regional offices and the Division officesproper. The contractual and casual employees funded by General Appropriations Act

Personal Services (GAA-PS) were also affected. Thereafter, DepEd had its reorganization for staff. However, there are DepEd sections that were not included. These are schools, DepEd of Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, attached agencies, GAA-MOOE-funded Contract of Service (COS) employees at foreign-funded COS employees. Options were also offered to affected employees. They could choose to remain to government service by expressing intent to be placed in a comparable position and go through the placement process and convert item toCo-Terminus with the Incumbent (CTI) status. Otherwise, they could also opt for retirement / separation under EO 366. People placed in plantilla positions, no one will lose their rank or position level, none will be forced to retire for it is voluntary. In addition, no one will be forced out or retrenched from the organization. The Rat Plan, whatever its results may be, is for the purpose of organization, order and improvement of delivery of government service. It may experience a lot of struggle along the way, its advantages will perhaps be recognized years from now.

SOCCER BALLS DISTRIBUTION – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ distributed the soccer balls donated by Children International Philippines, Inc. in Salay National High School, Salay, Misamis Oriental. Vice Governor Pelaez wants the students of the province to excel not only in academics, but also in sports. (Lower left photo, Vice Governor Joey Pelaez and Salay National High School Principal Presentacion P. Alarba).

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tue-wed|NOVEMBER 18-19, 2014 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGIONAL OFFICE X J. V. Seriña Street, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City PABX (088) 8587123, (08822) 726476 / 727400 / 8587132 / 8582035/ 8584000 / 8585088 Email address: dohrox@chd10.doh.gov.ph Website: https://www.rho10.doh.gov.ph LIST OF LICENSED GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES IN REGION 10 (License valid until December 31, 2014) (As of June 30, 2014)

Province/City MISAMIS ORIENTAL

Gingoog City Cagayan de Oro City MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL Tangub City Ozamiz City Oroquieta City BUKIDNON

Malaybalay City LANAO DEL NORTE

Iligan City CAMIGUIN MARAWI CITY

Name of Hospital JASAAN MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL MISAMIS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - MAGSAYSAY MISAMIS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - CLAVERIA MISAMIS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - BALINGASAG MISAMIS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - TALISAYAN MISAMIS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - INITAO OWWA - MISAMIS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL – ALUBIJID MISAMIS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - MANTICAO MEDINA HOSPITAL MISAMIS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - GINGOOG CAMP EVANGELISTA STATION HOSPITAL, 4ID PA JR BORJA GENERAL HOSPITAL NORTHERN MINDANAO MEDICAL CENTER TUDELA MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL JIMENEZ MEDICARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CALAMBA DISTRICT HOSPITAL DOÑA MARIA D. TAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SM LAO MEMORIAL CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL MAYOR HILARION A. RAMIRO SR. REGIONAL TRAINING & TEACHING HOSPITAL MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL BUKIDNON PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - KALILANGAN BUKIDNON PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - SAN FERNANDO BUKIDNON PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - TALAKAG BUKIDNON PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - MALITBOG CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL BUKIDNON PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - KIBAWE BUKIDNON PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - MANOLO FORTICH BUKIDNON PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL - MARAMAG BUKIDNON PROVINCIAL MEDICAL CENTER - MALAYBALAY CITY SULTAN NAGA DIMAPORO PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL KAUSWAGAN PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL BALO-I PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL KOLAMBUGAN PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL KAPATAGAN PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL LANAO DEL NORTE PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL GREGORIO T. LLUCH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CATARMAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL CAMIGUIN GENERAL HOSPITAL AMAI PAKPAK MEDICAL CENTER

Address of Hospital Lower Jasaan, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental Cabubuhan, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental Poblacion, Claveria, Misamis Oriental Brgy. 3, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental Poblacion, Talisayan, Misamis Oriental Codilla Street, Initao, Misamis Oriental Brgy. Lanao, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental North Poblacion, Medina, Misamis Oriental Doña Graciana St., Gingoog City Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City JV Seriña St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City Capitol Compound, Cagayan de Oro City Poblacion, Tudela, Misamis Occidental Poblacion, Jimenez, Misamis Occidental Poblacion, Calamba, Misamis Occidental Baybay Lantic, Tangub City Manabay, Ozamiz City Maningcol, Ozamiz City

Contact No. (08822) - 760055 (088) 358-1698 (08822) 720907 (088) 7201741 (08822)-720585 (08822) 726539 (088) 427417 (088) 880-0608/ 350-2148 (08822) 723558/858-2232 (088) 856-4147/5490 (088) 586-9146 (088)272-3911 (088) 271-3634/1692 (088) 354-1656 (088) 521-5819 (088)521-0440/0022

Chief of Hospital Dr. Niño Oliver M. Cezar Dr. Joel A. Babanto, Jr. Dr. May Florence B. Cañete Dr. Ma. Antonina S. Perez Dr. Danilo M. Ramonal Dr. Ma. Jocelyn B. Biña (OIC) Dr. Patricia P. Lim (Acting Chief) Dr. JoAnn T. Daguman (OIC) Dr. Ramon F. Moreno Dr. Reynaldo D. Abriol LTC Catherine N. Gosingan, MC (GSC) PA Dr. Evelyn C. Perez Dr. Jose C. Chan Dr. Jose A. Rocas, Jr. Dr. Barbra Therese V. Parilla Dr. Vernon I. Nery, Jr. Dr. Themistocles L. Obenza, Sr. Dr. Victor R. Alinas, Jr. Dr. Jesus Martin S. Sanciangco III

Independence St., Lower Lancangan, Oroquieta City West Poblacion, Kalilangan, Bukidnon Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon Poblacion, Talakag, Bukidnon Poblacion, Malitbog, Bukidnon Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon Poblacion, Kibawe, Bukidnon San Miguel, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon Brgy. Casisang, Malaybalay City Brgy. Maguindanao, SND, Lanao del Norte Bagumbayan, Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte East Poblacion, Balo-i, Lanao del Norte Austin Heights, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte Lower Sagadan, Baroy, Lanao del Norte Palao, Iligan City Poblacion, Catarman, Camiguin Brgy. Lakas, Mambajao, Camiguin Brgy. Datu Saber, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur

(088) 531-1529 (088) 356-1910/1911 (088) 357-1022/1023 (088) 230-2111 (088) 222-5118 (088) 221-5511/5516 (063) 227-1259 09058831568 (063) 355-4690 (063) 380-8030 (063) 373-6225 (063) 221-2536 (088) 387-7002 (088) 387-0535 (063) 352-0274/352-0070

Dr. Rodolfo L. Nazareno Dr. Noeme Isa G. Campugan Dr. Carlo Antonio A. Abude Dr. Joseph J. Borong Dr. Mark Anthony S. Dano Dr. Aurfeli T. Emperio Dr. Antonio R. Tubog Dr. Gina G. Factura Dr. Venus V. Tagarda Dr. Sulpicio Henry M. Legaspi, Jr. Dr. Jamel O. Norden Dr. Remedios B. Fernandez Dr. Sohainah M. Dimaipung Dr. Vilma G. Robiego Dr. Medel T.Tomada Dr. Idelfonso B. Nisnisan Dr. Anita G. Saloma Dr. Gretchen L. Cabalang Dr. Arvin F. Sampilo Dr. Amer A. Saber

Name of Hospital ROA MEDICAL CLINIC TAGOLOAN POLYMEDIC GENERAL HOSPITAL GINGOOG SANITARIUM AND HOSPITAL LIPUNAN HOSPITAL DEL MONTE BUGO CLINIC PUERTO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SABAL HOSPITAL, INC. CDO MATERNITY-CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & PUERICULTURE CENTER XU COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CENTER CAPITOL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CITY FOUNDATION, INC. CAGAYAN DE ORO MEDICAL CENTER CAGAYAN DE ORO POLYMEDIC GENERAL HOSPITAL CAGAYAN DE ORO POLYMEDIC MEDICAL PLAZA MADONNA AND CHILD HOSPITAL MARIA REYNA – XAVIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, INC. REVELO MEDICAL CLINIC DRAZEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TANHO MEDICAL CLINIC R AND L MEDICAL CLINIC UY MEDICAL CLINIC CLINICA OZARAGA BONIFACIO MEDICAL CLINIC LUIS VILLA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ARUELO GENERAL HOSPITAL ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL OZAMIZ CITY ST. JOSEPH GENERAL HOSPITAL FAITH HOSPITAL MEDINA GENERAL HOSPITAL MISAMIS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OROQUIETA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TAMOLA-TAN MEDICAL HOSPITAL DIGNUM FOUNDATION HOSPITAL ST. THERESE HOSPITAL ERMAVI HOSPITAL DR. ALBERTO M. PASTOR HOSPITAL ST. ANN MEDICAL HOSPITAL MARAMAG MEDICLINIC HOSPITAL & LABORATORY MARAAT MEDICAL HOSPITAL DON CARLOS DOCTORS HOSPITAL SIMBULAN STO. NIÑO HOSPITAL ST. JOSEPH SOUTHERN BUKIDNON HOSPITAL ST. CLAIRE HOSPITAL BONGCAS HOLY CHILD HOSPITAL PHILLIPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDIDAS MEDICAL CLINIC ESTHER HOSPITAL BUKIDNON COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CENTER VALENCIA MEDICAL HOSPITAL ABELLA MIDWAY HOSPITAL LA VIÑA GENERAL HOSPITAL, INC. VALENCIA SANITARIUM AND HOSPITAL DETECIO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MALAYBALAY MEDICAL HOSPITAL BETHEL BAPTIST HOSPITAL MALAYBALAY POLYMEDIC GENERAL HOSPITAL ST. JUDE THADDEUS GENERAL HOSPITAL DELBERT JON’S POLYCLINIC ASENTISTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL AND LABORATORY GOZO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BONTILAO COUNTRY HOSPITAL TUBOD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MARANDING COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ANDOT MEDICAL CLINIC MERCY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC. DR. UY HOSPITAL, INC. ST. MARY’S MATERNITY AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, INC. E & R HOSPITAL AND PHARMACY ILIGAN MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER – ILIGAN CITY, INC.

Address of Hospital Cogon, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental PHIVIDEC Compound, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental C. Bagaipo St., Brgy. 20, Gingoog City Brgy. 24A, National Highway, Gingoog City Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City Zone 6, Puerto Highway, Cagayan de Oro City 292A Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Justo Gaerlan St., Cagayan de Oro City

Contact No. (088) 890-3070 (088) 427-323 (088) 421-7618/861-0428 (088)855-4312 loc.2552 (088) 855-5088 (08822) 727247/723179 (08822) 725810/723394

Medical Director Dr. Melanie R. Roa Dr. Alister B. Ucab Dr. Marijoe S. Pialago Dr. Virgilio F. Lim Dr. Dulce D. Yeban Dr. Albee Marie P. Capistrano Dr. Ma. Evelyn P. Clarete Dr. Luna C. Alaba

Mortola Hayes St., Brgy. 40, Cagayan de Oro City Gusa Highway, Cagayan de Oro City Tiano-Nacalaban Sts., Cagayan de Oro City Don Apolinar Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Kauswagan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City J.V. Seriña St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City Lupagan, Clarin, Misamis Occidental Poblacion Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental Plaridel, Misamis Occidental 7206 Palayan, Aloran, Misamis Occidental Jimenez, Misamis Occidental Purok 3, Digson, Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental Clarin, Misamis Occidental 147 South 2nd St., Brgy. 3, Tangub City 149 South 2nd St., Tangub City Washington St., Ozamiz City Feliciano St., Aguada, Ozamiz City J. Abad Santos St., New Annex, Ozamiz City Bagakay, Ozamiz City JP Quijano St., Oroquieta City Rizal St., Canubay, Oroquieta City Lower Langcangan, Oroquieta City 43 Barrientos St., Layawan, Oroquieta City 10 Rizal St., Kibawe, Bukidnon Purok Mabuhay, Salawagan, Quezon, Bukidnon Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon Purok 2, Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon E. Aguinaldo St., Don Carlos, Bukidnon Sayre H-way, Brgy. Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon Sayre Highway, Purok 8, North Poblacion,Maramag,Buk. Brgy. 3, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon Purok 2, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon Camp Phillips, Manolo Fortich Roxas St., Valencia City P2 Poblacion, Valencia City Purok 15, Poblacion, Valencia City Poblacion, Valencia City 125 P. Valero St., Valencia City Poblacion, Valencia City A. Aguilar St., Valencia City Bangcud, Malaybalay City Fortich St., Malaybalay City Fortich St., Sumpong, Malaybalay City Fortich St., Malaybalay City Datu Mampaalong St., Brgy. 6, Malaybalay City Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte San Antonio, Tubod, Lanao del Norte Ferman Subd., Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte Poblacion, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte Kamague, Iligan City Roxas Ave., Iligan City Quezon Ave., Iligan City Benito C. Labao St., Iligan City San Miguel Village, Pala-o, Iligan City Tibanga, Iligan City

(08822) 726676 (088) 856-4970/8564714 (08822) 711874-76 (08822) 724914/722145 (088) 858-5858 (08822) 725003/723230 (08822) 725210/727530 09177227260 09173003100 (088) 334-8308 (088) 586-0288 (088)272-3851 (088) 586-1519 (088) 564-0912 (088) 564-4112 (088) 354-1060/1338 (088)-395-3028 (088) 521-1726 (088)521-0018/2379 (088) 521-1816 (088) 521-2411/2412 088) 531-1858 (088) 531-0196 (088) 531-0235 (088)531-1274 (088) 357-1426 (088) 355-1141 (088) 355-1134 (088) 238-5547 (088) 355-1464 (088) 226-2649 (088) 226-2545/2464 (088) 356-1021/1027 (088) 221-5132 (088) 356-1254 (088) 855-5976 (088) 222-2165/828-4462 (088) 828-4444 (088) 828-1489 (088) 222-2337 (088) 828-3533 (088) 222-2110/2967 (088) 828-2212 (088) 221-2254/813-2500 (088) 221-2256/813-2229 (088) 221-2316/813-4016 (088) 813-4834 (063) 382-8075 (063) 388-7246 (063) 388-7098 (063) 388-7034 (063) 341-5205 (063) 388-7015 (063) 227-2072 (063) 221-3762/1156 (063) 221-3414/5155 (088) 223-5159/3420 (063) 221-1207/3225 (063) 221-4661 loc. 5101 (063) 221-3029/9987/7306

Dr. Jovy M. Bacot Dr. Jesus M. Jardin Dr. Reyna Christy A. Abas Dr. Jovito C. Lao Dr. Ruben O. Go Dr. Miguel E. Kho Dr. Raul Winston P. Andutan Dr. Elias L. Revelo Dr. Alamado L. Revelo Dr. Charlito T. Tan Dr. Rolf Allan O. Baz Dr. Ildefonso A. Uy Dr. Efren V. Ozaraga Dr. Gerard Teodorico R. Olegario II Dr. Abelardo T. Osorio Dr. Apolinario E. Aruelo Dr. Jennifer Lynn C. Urbiztondo Dr. Jose Jamuel S. Marave Dr. Angel T. Feliciano, Jr. Dr. George Thorek C. Medina Dr. Karen Belina F. de Leon Dr. Andrea P. Mancao Dr. Meriam Tamola Tan Dr. Josefa T. Dignum Dr. Arsie I. Buaquina Dr. Concepcion S. Villalon Dr. Alberto M. Pastor Dr. Cedronio S. Neri, Jr. Dr. Sadiri R. Roque Dr. Letecia P. Maraat Dr. Ofelia C. Pahilan Dr. Lana H. Simbulan-Bugarin Dr. Edmundo G. Garcia Dr. David A. Pahilan Dr. Roberto S. Bongcas Dr. Myra A. Sicat Dr. Saturnino A. Medidas Dr. Alexander N. Nacita Dr. Rachel P. Alegata Dr. Lorna P. Garcia Dr. Dinah G. Abella Dr. Jennie S. Mundin Dr. Nelson T. Sese Dr. Aurora F. Deticio Dr. Genalyn M. Marabe Dr. Vincent Troy A. Del Mundo Dr. Melquisedes L. Po Dr. Annabelle D. Murillo Dr. Edilberto L. Yu Dr. Apollo Abner C. Asentista Dr. Delbert Gozo Dr. Santiago L. Bontilao Dr. Leonard B. Miranda Dr. Woodrow C. Tabanao Dr. Bob C. Andot Sister Rose A. Palacio, RSM, MD Dr. Macario R. Valdez Dr. Melisa Fresnido Dr. Evelyn D. Bandojo Dr. Angelo Pocholo T. Lagtapon Dr. Thelma D. Egarle

Category Infirmary Infirmary Infirmary Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Infirmary Level 1 Infirmary Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 3 Infirmary Infirmary Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 2

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PRIVATE HOSPITALS Province/City MISAMIS ORIENTAL Gingoog City Cagayan de Oro City

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Oroquieta City

BUKIDNON

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Malaybalay City

LANAO DEL NORTE

Iligan City

LIST OF LICENSED NON-HOSPITAL BASED CLINICAL LABORATORIES IN REGION 10 (License valid until December 31, 2014) (As of June 30, 2014) Province/City MISAMIS ORIENTAL

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Name of Clinical Laboratory APOLLO ULTRAPRECESION LABORATORY GINGOOG DIAGNOSTIC CENTER HOLY ANGELS DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY NINE MEDICAL LABORATORY MEDWORKERS CORPORATION ISTAT CLINICAL LABORATORY BELL MEDICAL LABORATORY/XRAY JASAAN CLINICAL LABORATORY RHU – ALUBIJID CLINICAL LABORATORY VILLANUEVA MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE LABORATORY CEDAR SCIENTIFIC CLINICAL LABORATORY CENTRICARE LABORATORY AND MEDICAL CLINIC CLINICA SPECIALISTA, INC. PROLIFE MEDICAL CLINICS AND DIAGNOSTICS, INC. LICEO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY SACRED HEART DIAGNOSTIC CENTER ST. IGNATIUS DIAGNOSTIC CENTER GREATLAB POLYCLINIC AND DRUG TESTING CENTER GREATLAB DIAGNOSTIC CENTER KCLM MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER KCLM DRUG TESTING CENTER HEALTH MONITOR DIAGNOSTIC & MEDICAL CLINIC HEALTHCHECK CLINIC AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER LANCE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER OROLAB DIAGNOSTIC CENTER SAN IGNACIO CLINICAL LABORATORY SYNDROME DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY TRUELAB COMPANY CMDC MULTISPECIALISTS DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

Address of Clinical Laboratory Zone 9, Natumolan, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental Doña Graciana St., Brgy. 20, Gingoog City #91 Del Fuente – Rizal Sts. Lower Jasaan, Misamis Oriental Sta. Clara Rd., Cabuyuan, Brgy. 20, Gingoog City Poblacion I, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental Ludeña St., Brgy. 5, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental Purok 1, Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental Rural Health Unit, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental Sta. Cruz St., Poblacion, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental Poblacion I, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental Hayes Ext., Pinikitan, Cagayan de Oro City #008 Ong Bldg., Vamenta Blvd., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City Tiano-Mabini Sts., Cagayan de Oro City Masonic Bldg., JV Seriña St., Carmen, Cag. de Oro City RNP Hall, LDCU, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City #67 Torribio Chavez St., Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City Pelaez Sports Complex, Bldg. A, Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Lifestyle District, Corrales Extension, Cagayan de Oro City Explore Mis. Or. Bldg., Capitol Compound, Cagayan de Oro City A. Luna - A. Velez Sts., Cagayan de Oro City BSP Bldg., Arch. Hayes St., Brgy. 40, Cagayan de Oro City Tiano-Kalambaguhan Sts., Brgy. 14, Cagayan de Oro City Uno Bldg., A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Velez-Nacalaban St., Brgy. 20, Cagayan de Oro City Diaz Bldg. corner Velez-Nacalaban Sts., Cagayan de Oro City Suan Arcade, Ilaya St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City 9-16th St., Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd-3rd St., Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City Olango St. corner Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City

Contact No. 09294487111 0917720068 09359448782 09209506350 09491349886 CP No. 09216234695 (08822) 760045 (088) 756-241 CP No. 09177192966 (088) 857-3017/8048 (088) 309-5265 (088) 851-1000 0209224705 (088)858-4094/4093 loc. 250 (08822) 727567 (08822) 72-2918 (088) 309-8538 (088) 309-8538 (08822)712120,(088)8571177 (088)309-6560 (08822) 728-205 09228054088 09053069331 (08822) 7113-60 (088) 851-1812 (088) 309-1738 0917321535 (088) 309-8483

Head of Laboratory Mr. Redintor S. Dagos Dr. Ramon M. Nery Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Gerard L. Lamayra Dr. Maria Cynthia R. Herrera Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Chonilo O. Ruiz Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Eduardo B. Abadiano Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Gerard L. Lamayra Dr. Gerard L. Lamayra Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Maria Cynthia R. Herrera Dr. Erodulf L. Petilla Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Maximo A. Saavedra Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Erodulf L. Petilla Dr. Gerard L. Lamayra Dr. Erodulf L. Petilla Dr. Gerard L. Lamayra Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña

Category/Classification Primary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Primary, Institution-Based Primary, Institution-Based Primary, Institution-Based Tertiary (w/ HIV Testing Lab.), Freestanding Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary (w/HIV Testing Lab.), Freestanding Primary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based Secondary, Institution-Based

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MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL Ozamiz City Oroquieta City BUKIDNON

ILIGAN CITY

CAMIGUIN

3rd Hayes Sts., Multipurpose Bldg., Brgy. 40, Cag. de Oro City Matunog St., Calamba, Misamis Occidental Tee Bldg. J. Abad Santos, C. Annex, Ozamiz City Burgos St., Ozamiz City Rizal St., Ozamiz City MH Del Pilar St., Lower Langcangan, Oroquieta City Calapini St., Lower Langcangan, Oroquieta City Freedom Park, Brgy. 4, Malaybalay City South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon Palma St., P-14, Valencia City Tenorio Arcade P-1A Poblacion Sur, Don Carlos, Bukidnon Apostol Bldg., La Viña St., Poblacion, Valencia City Lapu-lapu St., Valencia City Corner TN Pepito & ML Quezon Sts., Poblacion Valencia City TN Pepito St., Poblacion, Valencia City Medical Centrum, Venus St., Rabago Subd., Iligan City Gen.Aguinaldo St., Iligan City Quezon Ave. Extension, Palao, Iligan City Gen.Aguinaldo - Echiverri Sts., Iligan City 10th East Rosario Heights, Tubod, Iligan City Quimpo Bldg., Quezon Ave. Ext., Pala-o, Iligan City Seminary Drive, Palao, Iligan City Lakas St., Mambajao, Camiguin Lakas Poblacion,Mambajao, Camiguin

CP No. 09177141077 (088) 271-3253 CP No. 0908-8880488 (088) 521-1758 (088) 521-0343 CP No. 09173021974 CP No. 09177075543 (088) 221-2242/4946 CP No. 09264497592 (088) 828-1352 CP No. 09177193727 (088) 828-2575 (088) 828-4455 CP No. 09284089564 (088) 88-3555 (063) 221-5335/6534 (063) 221-6691 (063) 223-5138 (063) 221-6336 (063) 221-3492 (063) 222-2242 (063) 223-2482 CP No. 09204373346

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LIST OF LICENSED NON – HOSPITAL BASED BLOOD SERVICE FACILITIES (BSF) IN REGION 10 (As of June 30, 2014) City/Municipality Gingoog City Ozamiz City Tangub City Iligan City Lanao del Norte Malaybalay City

Name of BSF PHILIPPINE RED CROSS – GINGOOG CITY CHAPTER PHILIPPINE RED CROSS – OZAMIZ CITY PHILIPPINE RED CROSS – TANGUB CITY PHILIPPINE RED CROSS – ILIGAN CITY CHAPTER PHILIPPINE RED CROSS – LANAO DEL NORTE PHILIPPINE RED CROSS – BUKIDNON CHAPTER

Address of Dental Laboratory Doña Graciana St., Brgy. 20, Gingoog City Sm Lao Hospital Compound, Ozamiz City City Hall Drive, Brgy. 1, Tangub City 3rd East, Rosario Heights, Iligan City Provincial Capitol, Compound, Tubod, Lanao del Norte Inicial St., Brgy. 6, Malaybalay City

Contact No. (088) 427337

Classification BCU/BS BCU/BS BCU/BS BCU/BS BCU/BS BCU/BS

(063) 2231065/3517599 (063) 341-5570 (088) 8132455/2213480

License No. 10-002-14-BU/BS-2 13-002-10-Renewal 13-001-10-Renewal 13-003-10-Renewal 10-001-14-BU/BS-2 10-003-14-BU/BS-2

License Validity Period Jan. 1, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2016 Jan. 1, 2013 – Dec. 31, 2015 Jan. 1, 2013 – Dec. 31, 2015 Jan. 1, 2013 – Dec. 31, 2015 Jan. 1, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2016 Jan. 1, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2016

LIST OF ACCREDITED DRINKING WATER TESTING LABORATORIES IN REGION 10 (As of June 30, 2014) Province/City Cagayan de Oro City

Bukidnon

Name of Clinical Laboratory PHO WATER ANALYSIS LABORATORY THE FIRST ANALYTICAL SERVICES AND TECHNICAL COOPERATIVE (F.A.S.T. LABORATORIES) DOST-REGIONAL STANDARDS AND TESTING LABORATORIES ENVIRONMENTAL – HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES COOPERATIVE NORTHERN MINDANAO MEDICAL CENTER MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH LABORATORY RIO VERDE WATER CONSORTIUM, INC.

Address of Clinical Laboratory PHO,Capitol Compound, Cagayan de Oro City 2/F Asia United Bank, CM Recto corner Camp Alagar, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City DOST, JV Seriña St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City 219 Corales Extension, Brgy. 22, Cagayan de Oro City DOH Compound, JV Seriña St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City College of Veterinary Medicine, CMU, Musuan, Maramag, Buk. RVWCI Plant Site, Pualas, Baungon, Bukidnon

Contact No. (08822) 723608 (088) 852-4846

Head of Laboratory Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Ms. Ronalyn V. Soliva

Validity Jan. 1, 2014 – Dec.31, 2016 Jan. 1, 2014 – Dec.31, 2016

(088) 858-3931 (08822) 727698 (088) 858-7123 (088) 356-1912 (088) 8591432

Ms. Joanah S. Magto Ms. Ma. Christina S. Mate Dr. Jerry C. Abrogueña Dr. Luzviminda T. Simborio Ms. Miralu L. Mira

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LIST OF LICENSED DENTAL LABORATORIES IN REGION 10 (As of June 30, 2014) City/Municipality Cagayan de Oro City

Ozamiz City Maramag, Bukidnon Valencia City Iligan City

Name of Dental Laboratory CAGAYAN DENTAL SUPPLY & LABORATORY URBINA DENTAL LABORATORY DE GRACIA DENTAL LABORATORY CANCERIAN DENTAL LABORATORY RM DENTAL LABORATORY AND SUPPLY E.C. DELA CRUZ DENTAL LABORATORY RAIM’S DENTAL LABORATORY OZAMIZ DENTAL LABORATORY RAMA DENTAL LABORATORY ESTROGA DENTAL LABORATORY DRAGON DENTAL LABORATORY VALENCIA DENTAL LABORATORY ILIGAN DENTAL CERAMIC ARTS MERBRAN DENTAL LABORATORY VILLEGAS DENTAL LABORATORY SAIMON DENTAL LABORATORY XM DENTAL LABORATORY TONY RELACION DENTAL LABORATORY

Address of Dental Laboratory 128 Makahambus St., Brgy. 14, Cagayan de Oro City 515 Makahambus - Burgos Sts., Cagayan de Oro City Yacapin-Tiano Bros. Sts., Brgy. 11, Cagayan de Oro City #117 Corrales Extension, Cagayan de Oro City #209 Corrales Extension, Cagayan de Oro City 17th - 1st, Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City Las Aguadas cor. Recto St., Ozamiz City 62-E Ledesma St., Aguada, Ozamiz City 0883 P-5A North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon P-4 Valencia City, Bukidnon Purok 12, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon #8 Doña Theodora Blvd., Brgy. San Miguel, IliganCity Jose Ong St., Purok 12, Iligan City Mercado St., Iligan City Roxas Avenue, Mahayahay, Iligan City 2nd Floor Laurico-Balan Optical, Mercado St., Iligan City Serate Building, Mercado, Poblacion, Iligan City

Contact No. (08822)72-8206/3709 (088)856-2447 (08822)72-3460 (08822)72-5169/CP#09192780478 (088)856-7730/(08822)71-4278 (08822)72-4733 CP No. 09128929772 CP No. 09207918496 CP No. 09069119897 CP No. 09052988117 CP No. 09263568821 (063) 222-0853 (063)221-3504 CP No. 09058768626 (063)221-0813 (063)223-4655/CP#09168289727 CP No. 09263889760

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(for the plebiscite”), Comelec Commissioner Luie Tito Ferrer Guia, co-chair of the Committee on Bangsamoro Plebiscite Matters, told MindaNews in a text message Sunday evening. But Guia added, “However, we would have to adjust to the situation. Probably, if it gets to the point that the law is not passed by February.” He said in their calendar for the May 2016 elections, “October is already a critical month.” “The plebiscite would ideally have to be held earlier,” Guia said. The Government (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front ( M I L F ) i n t he i r Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro had agreed that “the status quo is unacceptable” and they would work for the creation of a new autonomous political entity called the “Bangsamoro” that would replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The ARMM is deemed abolished as soon as the Basic Law is ratified, and the Bangsamoro Transition Aut hor it y ( BTA ) t a kes over in preparation for the

establishment of the regular Bangsamoro government by June 30, 2016. Hearings The Ad Hoc Committee held its first public hearing at the House of Representatives on September 24. The first phase of its Mindanao public hearings was in Upi, Maguindanao on October 22, Cotabato City on October 23 and in Tacurong, Koronadal and General Santos cities on October 24; the second phase in Zamboanga City on November 13 and Bongao, Tawi-tawi on November 14. The Committee will go to Jolo, Sulu on Nov. 19, Isabela City in Basilan on Nov. 20 and Ipil in Zamboanga Sibugay on Nov. 21. On Nov. 27, the Committee will be in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur and on the 28th will hold hearings simultaneously in Tubod, Lanao del Norte and in Iligan City. The next day, Nov. 29, the hearing will be held in Cagayan de Oro City. In December, five more public hearings will be held in Davao City on Dec. 11, in Kidapawan and Midsayap North Cotabato on the 12th. Butuan City on the 13th and Manila on the 15th and 16th. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 21 Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF RCBC SAVINGS BANK, INC., Mortgagee, -versus- SPS. PETER ALAN HOGAN & ERLINDA B. HOGAN Mortgagors. x-----------------------------------/

EJF FILE NO. 2014-278 For : Extra-Judicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage under Act 3135

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but realistic statements.” Mabaso said the groups placed the people’s participation in government to include local governments and how CSOs maximize opportunities in the bottom up budgeting process among their highest priorities. “Mo s t of ou r C S O s participated in the city/ municipal CSO assemblies done in 93 LGUs,” he added. “Aside from KOMPRe’s role as bantay to make sure government resources are put to the right use, i.e., poverty alleviation)it is also campaigning for the passage of the Anti-Dynasty Bill and the Budget Reform Bill of Rep. Lenie Robredo,” Mabaso said. The KOMPRe National Secretariat has committed to us that regional issues not resolved at our level can be elevated to the national level through the regular meetings of the KOMPRe and Cabinet secretaries, he added. KOMPRe, (Koalisyon ng Mamamayan para sa Reporma) is a broadbased coalition of civil society groups, people’s organizations, political parties, social movements and reform-minded individuals committed to sustaining the momentum of reform that the Filipino people have started during the last four years. It aims to ensure that positive gains made under the Aquino Administration are continued beyond 2016 through the institutionalizing, broadening and deepening of reform processes within government. KOMPRe C onvenors

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10TH Judicial Region Branch 23 Cagayan de Oro City

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for sale Under Act No. 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118, filed by RCBC SAVINGS BANK, INC. a banking institution duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Philippines with principal place of business situated at 31st Floor RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center, 26th and 25th Sts., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines with branch office situated at Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City against SPS PETER ALAN HOGAN and ERLINDA B. HOGAN, both of legal age, Husband and Wife and residents of B5 L16 La Mirande Subdivision, Gran Europa Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of SEPTEMBER 12, 2014, amounted to ONE MILLION FOUR HUDRED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY THREE AND 45/100 PESOS ( Php. 1,426,893.45), Philippine currency , inclusive of interest & penalty charges, attorney’s fee and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on DECEMBER 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter at the main entrance of the RTCBR.21, Hall of Justice lobby, Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City to the highest bidder, for CASH in Philippine Currency, the following property described below with all the improvements included thereon, to wit” TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-203999 Lot : Portion of Lot : As Surveyed For : Land Use : Location : Boundaries : NW., Line 3-4-5 NE., Line 5-1 SE., Line 1-2 SW., Line 2-3

16, Block 5, Psd-10-056755 Block 61, Psd-10-037343 FIRST LAPU-LAPU PROPERTIES & HOLDINGS CORPORATION Residential Lumbia, Cagayn de Oro City Island of Mindanao by Road Lot 5, by Lot 17 Block 5, by Lot 15 Block 5, by Road Lot 13, All of the Subdivision Plan Psd-10-056955

N. N. N. S. S.

87 08 53 81 01

deg. deg. deg. deg. deg.

01’ 12’ 03’ 47’ 37’

W., E., E., E., W.,

15.34 8.93 2.83 12.19 9.59

m. m. m. m. m.

Area : ONE HUNDRED FORTY NINE (149) Sq. M. more or less Bearings : TRUE Description of corners : All corners are PS Cly. Conc. Mons. 15x50 cm. Original Survey/ Date of Survey : August 8-9, 1929 Subdivision Survey : Sept. 11-21, 2006 Date Approved : August 9, 2007 Geodetic Engineer : Romualdo S. Laguna xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on above-stated time and date. In the event Auction Sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice , posting and publication. Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the title herein above-described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines November 4, 2014. BWM: Nov 12, 19 & 26, 2014

(Sgd.) EFREN G. MACABAYA Sheriff IV

the Aquino administration, and beyond. It focussed discussions on, among other issues, sustaining reforms in good governance and anti-corruption such as the Freedom of Information ( F OI ) l aw an d bu d ge t re f or m s , j o b c re at i on , peace and security, human development, preservation of the environment and inclusive growth. “KOMPRe is committed to rebuilding our institutions, being proactive and law abiding citizens working hand in hand with our government,”Mabaso said. “We invite all Filipinos to be part of this movement to create and sustain positive reforms.”

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that the “projects did not follow the proper bidding requirement and some of the materials used were almost recycled materials,” contrary to what was indicated in the program of works. C ebedo, who is now on her third term, did not respond to MindaNews’ calls, text messages and e mai ls . But b e fore t he complaint was filed, the mayor had said that this is just political harassment by her detractors. Among the projects that are subject to investigation i nclud e t he “L abhanan ng Bayan,” construction of covered cour t in all barangays, construction of byp ass ro ads of t he Poblacion, construction of Bitaug Bridge, construction of public abattoir, solar pump irrigation project, and construction of National Child Development Center. Based on the investigation conducted by the Commission on Audit released last September 2,

THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY Respondent, X--------------------------------------------------/

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that said Petition be set for Initial Hearing on December 2, 2014 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at the Session Hall of this Court, on which date, time and place, all persons who may have any opposition to the petition herein sought, may appear to show cause why said petition should not be granted. Let this Order be published, at the expense of petitioner, in a newspaper of general circulation in Cagayan de Oro City and in the Province of Misamis Oriental once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks prior to the date of hearing. Let copies of this Order, with petition attached, be posted by the Deputy Sheriff of this Branch, at the Bulletin Board of the Office of the Civil Registrar, Cagayan de Oro City, the Bulletin Board of City Hall of Cagayan de Oro City, and this Court, for at least ten (10) days prior to the prior to the date of hearing of the Petition. Petitioner is further ordered to furnish copies of this Order to the Office of the Solicitor General, the Office of Local Civil Registrar, Cagayan de Oro City, and the Office of the City Prosecutor. The applicant shall at the hearing submit proof of posting and service of the copy of the Petition and Order as directed by the Court.

SO ORDERED.

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, October 28, 2014.

BWM: Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2014

(Sgd.) VINCENT F. B. ROSALES Presiding Judge

COA Regional Director Roland A. Rey said that seven of the covered courts had been inspected, and one of those, the one in Barangay Payapag, did not meet the approved plan and specifications. “It was observed that the end portion of every truss beyond the roof beam were made of an angle bar instead of a channel bar,” the inspection report said. Atty. Mario F. Sison, regional director of National Bureau of InvestigationCaraga, told MindaNews that aside from these cases, there will be other cases to be filed against the town mayor soon. But he did not give out details yet on the “flurry of cases.” DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF PORTION OF ESTATE WITH SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late AVELINO ANABISO, who died intestate on June 7, 1982 at the Northern Mindanao Regional Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City, and upon his death together with his deceased wife Mercuria Anabiso who died on July 21, 2010, have left a parcel of land which have inherited by the herein Surviving legitimate heirs, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: “A PARCEL OF LAND situated at Poblacion, Libertad, Misamis Oriental , containing an area of 411 square meters, more or less, under Lot No. 46; covered by Tax Declaration No. 20-000100294 in the name of Avelino Anabiso. That Avelino Anabiso upon his death left no known debt or obligation whatsoever; That the surviving legitimate heirs have mutually agree as all of them hereby agreed to settle portion of the above-described parcel of land unto and in favor of the VENDEE, and said portion of land sold shall be described and bounded as follows, to wit: Containing an area of 168 square meters, more or less; That Articles 1621 to 1623 of the NEW Civil Code has been complied with. is the subject of DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF PORTION OF ESTATE WITH SALE under the notary public of Atty. DAMASO P. TUBELLEJA, As per Doc. No. 4350; Page No.70; Book No. X; Series of 2014. BWM: Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2014

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 16, Tangub City

XU JIAN SHENG, a.k.a “JOHN T. SUTER” AND ESTHER T. SUTER Petitioners, -VERSUS-

Filed before this Court is a verified petition for correction of entries in the marriage contract of Xu Jian Sheng a.k.a John T. Suter and Esther T. Suter filed personally.

THENCE 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-1

IN THE MATTER OF THE CORRECTION SPEC. PROC. NO. 2014-097 OF ENTRIES IN THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT,

ORDER

Beginning from a point marked “1” on plan, N. 74 deg. 15’ W., 1007.15 m. from MBM No. 5, CAD 237, Cagayan Cadastre.

is headed by Karina Constantino-David, Chairperson, People Power Volunteers for Reform; with Sixto Donato Macasaet, Executive Committee Member, Change Politics Movement; Teddy Lopez, Executive Committee Memb er, Mamamayang Liberal (ML); Leah Navarro, Co- Convenor, Black and White Movement (BnW); Jose Morales.National Convenor, Urban Poor Alliance CoConvenor; Alberto Lim, Co-Convenor, Koalisyon ng Mamamayan para sa Reporma; Raquel Garcia, Co-Convenor, Koalisyon ng Mamamayan para sa Reporma; Ernes Ramel, Jr. , S e c re t ar y - G e n e r a l , Aksyon Demokratiko; and Marie Chris Cabreros, Vice President, Akbayan Citizens’ Action Party. “The original national KOMPRe convenors have now expanded to include Gising Barangay Movement, UBAS, GROUP Inc,, KEDRN, ECOWEB, Palag-Mindanao, Pilipina and others, “Mabaso disclosed. One of the most important outputs of the workshop was the organization of the KOMPRe Northern Mindanao Regional Secretariat with office address at 3rd Floor, Celebration International, Corner Archbishop Santiago Hayes, SJ. And 12th Street Nazareth, in Cagayan de Oro City. Its first meeting set last Monday, November 17 at the said venue. KOMPRe intends to renew its commitment to walk the “tuwid na daan” and actively participate in national development during the remaining two years of

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF-2014-007 Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118 filed by Rural Bank of Tangub City, INC., Ozamiz Branch against Bebinda S. Palahang to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of November 7,2014 amounts to Two Hundred Thousand Pesos Only (Php. 200,000.00) excluding interest, attorneys fees, and other lawful fees for the service of foreclosure, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on January 7,2015 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Br. 16, Tangub City, to the highest bidder in cash, Philippine Currency the herein mortgage property to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. 135-2013000005 “A parcel of land lot 10-A, PSD-10-029342, a portion of lot 10, block 10, PSD-81519, situated in Poblacion Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE & SE along lines 1-2-3 by Lot 8; on the SE along line 3-4 by lot 4, both of block 10,PSD-81519; on the SW along line 4-5 by lot 1; on the NW along line 5-1 by Lot 10-B, PSD-10-029342. Containing an area of One Hundred Eighty (180) Square Meters more or less. Assessed at P 22,500.000 Tax Declaration No. 03-0001-00622. Registered in the name of the mortgagor in accordance with the provision of the Land Registration Act; this Title thereto being evidenced by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 135-2013000005 duly registered in the Land Registry of the Province of Misamis Occidental. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above state time, date and place of auction sale. In the event that the public auction should not take place on said date or there is only one bidder, it shall be held on January 12,2015 at the same time & place without further notice. Bidders are enjoined to investigate for themselves any encumbrances on the herein property if any there be. November 7,2014 at Tangub City, Philippines.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

BY:

(Sgd.) WILLIAM C. ARANIEGO Sheriff IV BWM: Nov. 12, 19 & 26, 2014

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Ford Philippines on Saturday formally opened a five-story facility in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, bringing its total local dealerships to 36. Mr. Schoch, however, clarified that Ford Motor Company has no plans of re-entering manufacturing in the Philippines as it seeks to concentrate on expanding its network in the country

through dealerships. I n Ta c l o b a n , F o r d Philippines reopened its showro om in this city, showing confidence in the typhoon-ravaged region. André Borromeo, Ford Tacloban dealer, said the company spent P9 million to rebuild the 700-square-meter facility that was damaged by typhoon Yolanda in November last year. “Given the volume of sales in the past three to

Costs, polls delaying completion of homes for Pablo victims: DSWD DAVAO CITY – The rising costs of construction supplies, elections and adverse weather conditions have delayed the completion of houses for displaced sur vivors of typhoon Pablo until March 2015, according t o t h e D e p a r t m e nt of S o c i a l We l f a r e a n d Development. In an interview at the s i d e l i n e s of Mon d ay ’s Kapehan sa SM, DSWD regional director Priscilla Razon said Davao O r i e n t a l G o v. C o r a Malanyaon even had to arrange for the transport of two shiploads of supplies from Cebu. Razon noted that the province suffered from both lack and high costs of construction materials. The past two elections also contributed to the d el ay, she s ai d, c it i ng government projects could not be implemented during election periods. “It will take us a little more time to finish the c on s t r u c t i on of t h e s e houses,” she said. She added the DSWD aims to hit 80% completion by December this year, with a budget of P1.3 billion already d ow n l o a d e d f rom t h e n at i on a l of f i c e t o t h e provinces. The project aims to build and turn over 19,000 houses to Davao O r i e nt a l a n d a n o t h e r 1 2 , 0 0 0 i n C omp o ste l a Valley. So far, 10,000 houses have been completed in D av a o O r i e nt a l w h i l e 1,600 others were turned over in Compostela Valley. The modified shelter assistance program, or M S A P, a i m s t o b u i l d homes in areas hit hard by Pablo, among them Baganga, Boston and Cateel in Davao Oriental as well as Compostela, Laak, Monkayo, Monte vista and Ne w B at aan in C omp ostel a Valley. The design of the houses depends on the needs of the community, Razon said.

“For example, for indigenous peoples, they are not used to having hollow blocks for walls because they find it hot, so we build homes with a m i x of a m a k a n a n d hollow blocks,” she said. In Baganga, the houses have been designed for a farming community. R a z o n s a i d construction prices were so high that it created a demand for local contractors. “There are 1,000 local builders from Davao Oriental alone,” she said, adding it contributed to a relatively faster pace of construction despite the delays. Typhoon Agaton and several low pressure area occurrences in the past two years also contributed to the delays, she said. (MindaNews)

four months, we are very optimistic of the Eastern Visayas market. When the super typhoon Yolanda hit last year, everyone thought we won’t be able to sell cars, but it turned out to be the opposite for us,” Mr. Borromeo told reporters. Ford in Tacloban has been selling 18 to 20 units every month from July to October this year, higher than the average monthly sales of 15 units before Yolanda struck.

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Gingoog City

be in the Philippines,” she added. Cebu Pacific is controlled by the Gokongwei Group,

2. Declaring Michelle Y. Castillon to have the legal capacity to remarry under Philippine law; and 3. Ordering the Local Civil Registrar of Gingoog City and the Civil Registrar General to cancel the Certificate of Marriage between Gary Wayne Braxton and Michelle Castillo Braxton contracted on September 23, 2007 in San Diego, Califoria U.S.A.

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WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Court hereby renders judgment by: 1. Recognizing the Final Decree of Dissolution of Marriage issued on July 01, 2013 by the Superior Court of California, Country of San Diego, U.S.A. in Case No. DS 46472 entitled “Gary Wayne Braxton vs. Michelle Castillon Braxton;

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Republic of the Philippines Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental 10th Judicial Region Branch-20 Cagayan de Oro City IN THE MATTER OF CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE RECORDS OF BIRTH OF SHERYL KAY BALAMAN DENOPOL IN THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY,

SPL. PROC. CASE NO. 2014-086

SHERYL KAY ZAGADO BALAMAN-DENOPOL Represented by ELVIRA ZAGADO-BALAMAN, Petitioners, -versusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Respondents. x--------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

SO ORDERED.

Done this 22nd day of October 2014 at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental. BWM: Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2014

(Sgd,) MIRABEAUS A. UNDALOK Presiding Judge

This is a petition for correction of entries in the record of Birth of Sheryl kay Balaman Denopol, relative on entries no. 23 from “legitimate” to “legitimated” and no. 24 on the date of marriage of her parents from ‘’August 27, 1981” to “September 15, 1984” in her Certificate of Live Birth, and finding the same to be in proper form and substance, the same is hereby set for initial hearing on December 3, 2014 at 8;30 o’clock in the morning before this court at the Hall of Justice, Cagayan de Oro City. Let copy of this order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental and the City of Cagayan de Oro after a raffle to be conducted by the Office of the Executive Judge. The Local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City or any person having or claiming any interest under the entry whose cancellation or correction is sought may, within (15) days from the notice of petition, or from the last date of publication of such notice, file his opposition thereto. Furnish the Office of the Solicitor General and the City Prosecutor copy of this order and the petition for their information and guidance. SO ORDERED. Done this 9th day of October, 2014, at Cagayan de Oro City. (Sgd.) BONIFACIO M. MACABAYA Presiding Judge BWM: Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2014

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 10TH Judicial Region REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 19 Cagayan de Oro City CELESTE J. DACER FC CIVIL CASE NO. 2014-038 Plainteff, -versus- FOR : DECLARATION OF NULLITY OF MARRIAGE JONATHAN C. BITCO, Defendant. X----------------------------/

ORDER (SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION) This is a Petition for Declaration of Nullity of Marriage on the ground of Psychological Incapacity under Article 36 of the Family Code filed by Plaintiff, Celeste J. Dacer against Defendant, Jonathan C. Bitco. Upon leave of court and in pursuance with the Order of October 20, 2014 ordering service of summons by publication and in consonance with Sec. 6, (2) & Sec. 8 of AM No. 02-11-10-SC, Summons is hereby given to: JONATHAN C. BITCO Barra, Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City Or Cebu City The above-named Defendant, Jonathan C. Bitco is directed to file his answer to the herein petition within a period of sixty (60) days from the last issue of the publication, failing which, trial will proceed for the relief asked for in the petition.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Done this 20th day of October, 2014 at Cagayan de Oro City.

(Sgd.) EVELYN GAMOTIN NERY Judge BWM: Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2014

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Primavera, Smart give full support to Xavier Ecoville’s PagBAG-o Project A chance for change. This is what PagBAG-o Project wants to impart to every Sendong survivor in Xavier Ecoville. The project is a collaborative effort between the unemployed housewives of Xavier Ecoville and the Xavier University alumni, supported by different establishments in Cagayan de Oro. “As the PagBAG-o Project celebrates its first year anniversary, we do not only laud the Kagay-anons’ creativity but also their resiliency. Seeing our villagers elevate their lives through different enterprises inspire us because these projects don’t just give them the chance to earn but also gives them a lifetime opportunity to

embrace change for themselves and for the community,” Therese Baliwag, Xavier Ecoville Development Program Officer, said. As part of its continuing efforts to boost Xavier Ecoville’s livelihood program while advocating sustainability, Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), in partnership with Primavera Residences and other stakeholders, has provided support to its bag-making enterprise, the PagBAG-o Project. Aside from producing katsa bags, PagBAG-o sewers also upcycle used tarpaulin banners.

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GARDENS OF MALASAG:

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deally located in the prime scenic and touristic area of East Cagayan de Oro City, the beautiful and exotic Gardens of Malasag Eco Tourism Village promises a relaxing and wonderful visit of foreign, domestic and local tourists. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Coffee shops, tours, room service are there for the guests’ enjoyment. Each guest room is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. The Gardens of Malasag Eco Tourism Village is an excellent choice from which to explore Cagayan de Oro or to simply relax and rejuvenate. Come let us commune with preserved nature! At the Gardens of Malasag Eco Tourism Village, guests will have a touch of the reminiscence of Mindanao indigenous people’s culture like the Manobos and the Higaonons. Breathe the clean air of Mala-

sag and be exhilarated at this 7.2-hectare diversified bio-sanctuary on the rolling terrain of Barangay Cugman Watershed in Cagayan de Oro City. A botanical garden, wildlife habitat, and eco-community rolled into one. Let us camp, trek, or picnic in the midst of rare orchids, frangipani, hibiscus and exotic fauna. Or explore eco-trails connecting to a reforested area. Experience Mindanao culture with showcase of traditional dance, native musical instruments and hand woven products. Let us all enjoy with the best amenities and hospitality of the Gardens of Malasag Eco Tourism Village managed by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority. Get that TIEZA TREATMENT. Their facilities offer a scenic view of Macajalar Bay and they have state of the art accommodation with five (5) superior and nine (9) De luxe cottages. Their spacious dormitory has four (4) rooms with a minimum of ten (10)

persons per room. Dine and enjoy their native cuisine at their Higa-onon Resto Café, seating capacity of sixty (60) persons. For their Function Areas they offer the exotic beauty of their Traveller’s Palm Hall- with a capacity of 100 persons, enjoy the ambience of their non-aircon Calachuchi Hall with a 100-persons capacity and for a bigger function be enthralled with their Amphitheater venue carrying a capacity of 200-300 persons. Their recreational facilities offer picnic sheds with barbeque grills and pits, miniature canopy walk for the guests with a breathtaking experience.

Be refreshed at their swimming pool. For your ‘pasalubong’ to your friends and loved ones, take a pick of their beautiful souvenirs at their native souvenir shop and enjoy with your loved ones as you settle for camping at their campground. COME LETS LIVE GREEN AND BREATHE THE CLEAN AIR OF GARDENS OF MALASAG ECO TOURISM VILLAGE!!!

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ZH&K MOBILE GRAND LAUNCHING ZH&K Mobile Commercial Corporation, a name making noise of in the Philippine local market has finally paved its way to introduce the company itself in a grand launching event yesterday November 9, 2014, Sunday in Pasay City. The Grand Launching Event with the god and goddess theme was held with their business partners, showbiz and government personalities and respective media persons nationwide at Golden Bay Seafood’s Restaurant in Macapagal Blvd. Pasay City. Part of the Company launched Zh&K Mobile make waived by unveiling their new sets of flagship smart phones under the name of Greek god and goddess. New released god and goddess smart phones are all comes in top of the line processor from Quad core to Octa core with the latest android version Kitkat.

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Currently Zh&K mobile, eagerly competing the mobile market to cater a better brand awareness for Filipinos in the Philippine market through establishing more Zh&K mobile kiosk and concept store nationwide. And they still committed for their mission to provide top of the line products and services at a very reasonable price. “Surely Zh&K Mobile will go a long way in the Philippine local market” Zh&K mobile phones and devices are NTC Type approved and all comes in 12 months warranty. For more ZH&k mobile range of products and affordable mobile phones details please visit their website at http://www.zhnkmobile.com , facebook fan page ZH&k MobILe and follow on twitter @ZH&k Mobile.

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PAGBAG-O from Page B1... Tarpaulin materials used for marketing and advertising are made into eco-friendly bags to lessen waste by repurposing it into useful, high-quality bags. Project Zero, a similar program in GK Sooc, Iloilo City became the blueprint for the tarp bag program. “Inspired by the success of the project in Iloilo, we thought of replicating it in CdO,” Judee Caroline Chaves, Smart Sr. Public Affairs Officer, said. “Last July, Smart and Ecoville representatives visited the Iloilo community, and by August, we invited the GK Sooc sewers to CDO to teach Eco-ville housewives techniques in sewing tarp bags,” Chaves shares. In continuous support of Sendong survivors, different creative groups from CdO came together to organize the trainings, conceptualize the activities, and design the bags. “Aside from providing livelihood opportunities for mothers, this project truly showcases the generous spirit and skills of Kagay-anons. The PagBAG-o project brought together CDO’s best talents, in support of a great cause,” Chaves said. Primavera Residences supports sustainable projects Primavera Residences, the first eco-friendly building in Cagayan de Oro, fully backs this project by promoting the city’s campaign to a clean and green environment. “As a sustainable developer, we consider it not only our social responsibility, but a huge honor on our part to be able to support a very worthwhile project. The PagBAG-o project not only helps the environment but also provides assistance to the communities that need it most. This has always been the advocacy of Italpinas, and through supporting this project, we hope that more and more people will take part in generating ideas that could help promote sustainability while also addressing livelihood requirements of communities,” Jane Montebon-Duterte, PR & Marketing Manager of Primavera Residences, declared. These upcycled bags will be featured in a photo exhibit from November 15-23 at Limketkai Center. The event’s highlight and finale is a fashion show with the bags modeled by local ambassadors on November 23, 4PM at Rotunda Limketkai. “This is a celebration of Kagay-anons’ creativity, resiliency and community spirit. This project also promotes eco-friendly products that would change the buyers’ perspective on purchasing quality goods. This means more reason to also give back to what nature has provided us. Thus the start of eco-friendly enterprise of quality bags,” Baliwag concludes.

FOODIE |from Page B4... The Ima’s Kawali (Lechon Kawali) is one of the best out there, while the Balinese Swordfish with Ginger Sauce is perfect for those who are trying to eat healthy. I always pair this with the sweet, spicy and crunchy Squid Sotong. Scrumptious! Also serving yummy burgers and sandwiches, as well as other Filipino, Asian and international dishes, Sentro definitely has something for those who love to eat. [Sentro 1850, Velez St.] Now, when I am craving for something cool, sweet and local, I head over to the La Favorita Scooping Station across Magsaysay Park. The recipes for this home-made treat have been handed down from generation to generation since 1956. The Avocado Ice Cream is very rich and undeniably avocado; but my favorite is the Mocha Chip Ice Cream which has a rich coffee flavor, with chocolate chips in every bite. The Caramel Swirl, creamy and sweet; Caramilk and Halea de Ube flavors, specially made with carabao’s milk; and sugar-free variants, for the sweet-tooths who need to watch their sugar intake are also a delight to the senses. [La Favorita Scooping Station, Divisoria Arcade, R.N. Abejuela Street] These barely scratch the surface of the dining scene around Divisoria. Several others are just as distinct and delicious: from Minindal, a furniture showroomcum-restaurant, La Tegola, a cozy Italian bistro; and Red Tail Shrimps, a seafood place where you eat with your hands; to Bagong Lipunan, which serves classic pancit canton; and Butcher’s Best Barbecue, an unpretentious barbecue joint for the diner on a budget. In other parts of the city such as Limketkai Center, Corrales Avenue and J.R. Borja Extension, numerous cafes and restaurants have also sprouted up and taken root. Local tourism and businesses such as these local restaurants have been getting a boost from wireless and Internet technologies. The use of social media to connect with clients has become essential for restaurants, both old and new. When we post about

Minindal’s velvety dessert, Devilish, is a tempting dessert of custard and cream.

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La Favorita Homemade Ice Cream is a must try, to cool down on a hot day. Their creamy concoctions are made from local ingredients and fruits in season.

our new experiences, the tech-savvy traveler gets to discover holes-in-the-wall, places that are less-famous but certainly worth visiting. Finding something new every time I go around the city brings out the tourist in me. Someday soon, I will bring my camera and take photos of things around this city that has become my home. You too can share your stories about your hometown via Doon Po Sa Amin, the annual online mapping competition of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart). Now on its seventh year, the DPSA, which

With casual gray walls hung with mafia-themed prints, Good Fellas is a great place to chill with the gang. used to be open to students only, has a new category that allows everyone to submit entries in animation, music video, short film, and documentary form. The best entries will be plotted on a virtual map provided by Here, which can be accessed via the Web. For more details, visit www.doonposaamin.ph. Doon Po Sa Amin is just one of the projects that supports Smart’s advocacy for digital inclusion, while helping spread the word about what is unique and special about the Philippines and its over 1,000 islands.

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The Backyard Grill’s walls are as interesting as their dishes, with stenciled quotes on the walls and art pieces that are simple and hip.

CDO’s emerging foodie trail Story & Photos by jUDEE DIzON-ChAVES

or more than a decade now, I've lived in Cagayan de Oro City, known as one of the country’s adventure destinations. Every year, hundreds of thousands visit this city just for the white-water rafting, and adventure-seekers can also find more exciting activities just a few minutes away from the city. Not many, however, would come to CDO just for its delicacies, since the city has never been known as a foodie stop. Unknown to many, a lot of the familyowned businesses in CDO are food-related, mainly because Kagay-anons appreciate good grub. I am not a certified foodie, but I do love discovering new places to dine in. One thing I've loved about the city lately is the emergence of quirky restaurants around town. The thing about CDO is that the downtown area is fairly small. You can walk around Plaza Divisoria and nearby streets on foot and you would find unique places to eat in almost every corner, where the ambience is as interesting as the menu.

Sentro 1850’s Hungarian sausage sandwich is sure to satisfy – just one of the mouth-watering options off of their diverse menu.

The newly-opened Backyard Grill serves affordable grilled fare, with a lot of their meals at only P99. Aside from the usual silog meals, they also serve meals on a hot plate: Sizzling Sisig, Sizzling (spa)Ghetti and even Sizzling Brownie Ala Mode! Their hefty serving of baby back ribs will keep you coming back for more! Their walls, with stenciled quotes and hip art pieces, are the perfect backdrop for the crowd of students that frequent the place. [Backyard Grill, Marfori Compound, Gaerlan St.] Just across the street from the Backyard Grill is our favorite tea place, Chingkee Tea. This cute spot is an arts and crafts haven, with all things creative on walls, ceilings, tables and chairs, and where milk tea concoctions are fantastic. I was never a milk tea aficionado - this is my only exception. Must-trys are: Blueberry Cheesecake, Java Chip and, my all-time favorite, Wintermelon Milk Tea. You can add pearls, egg pudding or even ice cream for an even yummier drink!

[Chingkee Tea, Marfori Compound, Gaerlan St.] Among the new restos, Good Fellas Pizza is another crowd-drawer. A mafia-themed pizza place inspired by the ‘90s De Niro movie, Good Fellas, it serves beerbattered pizzas all named after Mafioso characters. I love their Mickey White, which is a four-cheese pizza. Joe Piney is a Hawaiian pizza, while Danny has a sunny-side up egg right at the center, and Wild Bill has chorizo and jalapeño. The best-seller, the Big Joe, is topped with sausage, pepperoni, beef and bacon. The place has a cool hangout vibe and I love the gray walls where they’ve hung mafia-themed prints and knickknacks. [Good Fellas, 2/F Sweet Leaf Café, Pabayo cor. T. Chaves Sts.] A few blocks away, is Sentro 1850, a long-time favorite of mine. I love to come here for business meetings, family gatherings, and even dinner dates. The place is simple, the vibe casual, and the food is delicious. FOODIE | Page B3

Chingkee Tea has become more than just a tea place. It’s an art haven.