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Briefly Investment tourism BUTUAN City – “Focus on the good news. In Lanao del Norte, our information officers are very strong in promoting national activities… If people are not afraid of going in Lanao del Norte, then they shouldn’t be scared because they will miss economic opportunities wherein it’s a first come first serve.. and it is only for those who are not scared to come and invest.” This was the statement stressed by Lanao del Norte Governor Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo during the recently concluded 13th Mindanao Communicators Network (MindaComNet) Congress held in Cagayan de Oro City.

BROWN campaign AS November is declared the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM), the Department of Agriculture (DA) drums up the Be RICEponsible in your Own Way Now (BROWN) campaign. This is in support to the country’s effort to attain rice sufficiency, improve farmers’ income, and promote better health among rice consumers. As the name suggests, DA urged the people to opt for brown rice, as it is a healthier choice.

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More flights cancelled to give way to APEC Summit By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV, MindaNews

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AVAO City – A total of 41 flights from Davao to Manila and vice versa have been cancelled from November 15 to 20 to give way for the arrival of heads of states attending the APEC Leaders’ Summit in Manila. In an advisory issued on Tuesday by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), the cancellations of flights started on Sunday, affecting passengers of Manila-Davao-Manila flights of Philippine Airlines (PAL).

On Tuesday, Cebu Pacific had six flights cancelled, Philippine Airlines (PAL) had eight, and AirAsia had two. In an inter view with MindaNews on Tuesday, flights/PAGE 7

Program to raise output of cacao gets P160-M budget By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO, Correspondent

DAVAO City -- Mindanao’s Cacao Double-up program is getting a P160-million allocation for 2016 from the Department of Agriculture (DA), which will go mainly to farmers groups in identified priority areas. Undersecretary Janet M. Lopoz, executive director of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), said farmers can soon start applying for a share of the fund intended to increase cacao production, initially through intercropping in existing coconut farms. “For farmers groups to be able to access the money, their areas must be within the priority areas that the DA has

identified,” Ms. Lopoz told BusinessWeek Mindanao. The Davao Region is the leading coconut grower in Mindanao, followed by the Zamboanga Peninsula, Caraga Region, and the program/PAGE 7

REINSTATED AS MAYOR. Dismissed Cagayan de Oro Mayor Oscar Moreno leaves his office at the City Hall to hear Mass along with his supporters after the DILG reinstated him Wednesday, Nov. 18. mindanews photo by froilan gallardo

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Moreno regains seat, Acenas steps down By CRIS DIAZ, Contributing Editor

THE installed Cagayan der Oro City Mayor here on Thursday stepped down after

the Court of Appeals (CA) counted the reckoning of the effectivity of the Temporary

Restraining Order (TRO) to the day it was filed in court. The CA’s 22nd Division, based in Cagayan De Oro regains/PAGE 7

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Stakeholders walk for peace in Bukidnon IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon -- Soldiers of the 8th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantr y Division, Philippine Army initiated a walk for peace with the theme: “Nagkahiusang katawhan alang sa maayong kaugmaon sa mga kabatanonan” (United community for

better future of the youth) on November 14 in Impasugong town in the province of Bukidnon. To g e t h e r w i t h t h e reservists of the 1003rd Community Defense Center ( C D C ) , 1 0 t h R e g i on a l Community Defense Group

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(RCDG) of the Army Reserve Command, the community and the local government unit of the municipality, the peace walk was done in order to promote awareness on the children’s rights, their ultimate goal of having a bright future and to be free from violence and abuses. The activity was the community’s response on the recent abuses against Lumad children coming from the neighboring towns in Agusan del Sur who were subjected to attacks and harassments of suspected NPA rebels. The event was also carried out in commemoration of the National Children’s Month this November. A Lumad-dominated municipality, Impasugong is the Tribal Capital of the province of Bukidnon. Several Lumad

NPA rebels. For 13 years, he suffered the pain of his wound during that attack and was never given any medical attention. Ronnie was brought by the soldiers of the 8th Infantry Battalion in a militar y hospital in Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro for proper medication. Meanwhile, cousins Ryan Ombayan, 10 years old, and Jessa Himlayan, 9 years old, both Lumads of the Talaandig village in Sitio Balaudo, Brgy. Kasapa, La Paz, Agusan del Sur, were brought on November 11, 2015 to Sitio Mahayag, Brgy. St. Peter Malaybalay City in order to have immediate medical attention due to the wounds that they sustained when a group of armed persons believed to be NPA rebels indiscriminately fired at

communities which lie along the boundaries of the provinces of Agusan del Sur and Bukidnon have been subjected to attack by fully armed persons who are believed to be members of the NPA. On October 13, 2015, Ronnie Bucalas, 13 years old and a Lumad coming from the Talaandig tribe in Katalawan mountain range in La Paz, Agusan del Sur, was one of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who are now in Brgy. Freedom, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon as they fled their village due to their claims of repeated NPA rebels attacks in their community. Ronnie himself was hit by a bullet in his forehead when he was just 5-months old way back August 2002, when their small village was indiscriminately fired by

them last October 27, 2015 in their village. Soldiers of the 8th Infantry Battalion gave first aid to the said children and facilitated the medical evacuation towards Bukidnon Provincial Hospital in Malaybalay City. Both children are now in stable condition. Meantime, the soldiers of the 8th Infantry Battalion and the 10th RCDG also conducted a clean-up drive and tree growing activity along the tree planting sites in Brgy. Capitan Bayong in Impasugong town. This was initiated in order to bring awareness to the children and the youth on their vital role in the aspect of environmental protection. LTC Lennon G Babilonia INF (GSC) PA, commanding officer of the 8th Infantry peace/PAGE 11

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hink a minute…There was a young married couple who really struggled to make enough money just to live on. One day the husband took all their money and bought a small service station. His wife Jane did not think this was a smart, good investment. She knew her husband did not have the experience, knowledge or time to manage the service station. Well, she was right. Their station soon went out of business and she and her husband lost ever ything they owned! The husband came home that evening very discouraged, expecting his wife to be angry and remind him that she had told him not to do it. But he was so surprised when she sat down with him and said, “I’ve been doing some figuring. You don’t smoke or drink alcohol, but if you had, we would have lost just as much money as we did with the service station. Don’t worry, let’s just forget it.” This is a true story. That wife could easily have hurt, even destroyed, her husband’s self-confidence that evening. He was already feeling like a failure. But instead she let him know she still believed in him.

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nc o u r a g i n g communication in the workplace is a team effort. Effective communication is crucial for a harmonious workplace. Miscommunication can be the cause of arguments and misunderstanding in the workplace.This results to poor production as well as unmotivated workers. Employees in leadership roles can

guide communication via the way they organize the office and interact with other employees but in order for a group dialogue to happen, everyone needs to warm up to the idea of sharing their thoughts.Here is a list of tips that will help you establish effective communication practices in your workplace: • Schedule staff meetings in which employees are able to communicate their ideas and concerns in an open and respectful environment. Be consistent of the time and venue so that employees are updated on the progress of projects and the company as a whole. Scheduled meetings are a good way to promote camaraderie among

your employees. • Use bulletins, email, and other highly visible communication methods to keep everyone updated on changes, announcements, and expectations. Furthermore, you can develop a local network. Having a website that is exclusive for the employee can encourage communication. You can post important information there as well as use Instant Messaging system where your employees are free to chat their colleagues. • Stage team-building exercises that promote working together to achieve set goals. • Whenever possible, encourage new ideas and innovation. Set

up a process by which employees are strongly encouraged to submit personal suggestions to the company. • Coach uppermanagement in methods for fostering conversation. They should know to listen more than they talk, ask open-ended questions, and avoid delivering rebuttals. Most importantly, don’t just listen—use your employees’ ideas! When employees recognize that they are being heard, they are more likely to contribute again. If you implement these tips, you will be well on your way to kick-starting a vibrant, ongoing dialogue in your workplace. How do you encourage communication in the workplace?

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wo months ago I was in Manila to attend t h e o at ht a k i n g o f my daughter who passed the Psychometrician board exam. I planned an enjoyable and relaxing vacation on this trip. The day after the oathtaking, I was excitedly looking forward to some malling, eating, reading and bonding with my children. Imagine my surprise when I checked my celfon and discovered an avalanche of text messages and missed calls, from media outfits wanting to interview me. It had to do with the 2 employees I terminated. One was terminated due to insubordination, and the other due to incompetence. In retaliation, they made the rounds of radio, tv, newspaper and social media,

Jhan Tiafau Hurst Friend, our husband needs to know that we respect and support him, especially when he fails or faces opposition. He needs to know that we’re on his side no matter what happens or the mistakes he makes. We need to make our home a safe place so that our husband always knows he won’t be criticized and put down when he comes home. If we could guard and control our words and attitudes, just think how peaceful and happy our home and marriage would be. But it’s not easy to learn self-control and always accept and respect your husband, even though he has faults and weaknesses. That’s why it’s only with Jesus Christ’s kind of love that we can do it. If you’ll ask Jesus hurst/PAGE 9

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peddling their sob story of being terminated for eating the lechon given as a gift to us, their employers. If what they said was true, why were the rest of the employees who also ate the lechon, not terminated? The story was sensationalized. It ignited a media storm in Cagayan de Oro. I was right there in the eye of the tornado. There is truth to the saying, that it is calm in the center of the storm. I was at peace. W h e n I ’m c r u s h e d between a hard rock and a huge mountain, my first line of defence is to pray. I looked up and asked, “Lord, are You here with me in the midst of this crisis?” The Lord is never too busy that He can’t give attention to our softest plea. He answers when we

have faith enough to hear. In my heart I heard Him say, “Did I not remove you far away from the tempest? As the tumult is raging in Cagayan de Oro, you are here in Manila serenely enjoying your vacation. Did I not keep you in peace despite the turbulent winds of controversy? You are safe under the shadow of My wings.” That was enough for me. Truly, God comforts and protects those who put their trust in Him. The St. Francis Church is just a short walk from our Manila abode. I have forgotten my promise that I will attend daily mass while in Manila. I guess God was tapping me on the shoulder as a reminder. I was quick to comply. I asked God how I should

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answer this controversy. God put it in my mind, not to answer at all. Whhaaat? I was already raring to go back to Cagayan de Oro and face my critics. Surely I didnt hear God right? I was confused and in doubt. I asked my son for his advice, and he said: No answer is the best suan/PAGE 9

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IFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge…” (Hosea 4:6, the Holy Bible). -ooo WHY ARE POE AND CHIZ LEADING IN SURVEYS? Why is Sen. Grace Poe continuing to surge and lead in surveys among the present crop of presidential aspirants in the 2016 elections? And why is Sen. Francis Escudero also showing good in the same surveys among vice presidential candidates? What is it that they have that other candidates don’t have? If the present trend continues, and if surveys would prove to be a truthful gauge of how Filipinos will

vote in the 2016 elections and no major hitch prevents Poe and Escudero from pursuing their candidacies, then it is going to be a President Poe and a Vice President Escudero next year. Yet, it really is still a long way to go to 2016. Some two or three years before, Vice President Jejomar Binay lorded it over among those who were considered to win the presidency in 2016, and many believed then that he was already a sure winner in next year’s polls. Until the Senate investigated him, and trumpeted his supposed corruption and plunder of Makati City. -ooo S P I R I T UA L I T Y, A N D C A N D I D AT E S ’

RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: As part of our voters’ education campaign in this column, we shall continue to write about standards that Filipinos can use to choose who to vote for in the upcoming elections. It is my fervent prayer that what we are writing here insofar as electing the candidates that will really work for the best interests of the Filipino nation and the country as a whole will find their mark in the hearts of every voter. I believe that the time has come to choose our candidates well, by looking at their track record over just one particular issue--the issue of spirituality, or their relationship with God, and how well they have

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Pepsi-Cola profit rises 5% in Q3 HIGHER sugar prices and more competitive pricing in the industry weighed on Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.’s (PCPPI) earnings growth in the third quarter. PCPPI registered a 5% growth in net profit to P146.03 million in the July to September, from P138.94 million a year ago. Nine-month bottom line rose at a faster 14% clip to P706.35 million from P619.39 million last year. “O ur ye ar-to-d ate performance can be attributed to the company’s strong focus on driving productivity & building revenues in a very challenging operating e n v i r o n m e n t ,” P C P P I

President Furqan Ahmed Syed was quoted in the statement as saying. “The quarter saw a sharp increase in sugar prices coupled with very challenging industry pricing. Despite that, we managed to grow our topline and bottom line for the quarter,” Mr. Syed said. Despite these factors, net income margin improved by 18 basis points year-to-date, he added. Gross sales jumped 7% year-on-year to P23.68 billion in the January to September period from P21.95 billion. In the third quarter alone, gross sales climbed 5.8% to P7.65 billion from P7.23 billion last year. pepsi/PAGE 9

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LOBE Telecom, Inc. is targeting to sell around 25 million of its newly launched “beep” card in three to five years. Globe on Monday said it has teamed up with MasterCard for the new

payment card, which can be used as an ATM card for cash withdrawals, a prepaid card for purchases here and abroad, and a “beep” card for commuting in the Light Rail Transit and Metro Rail Transit lines.

11 languages and it can be downloaded from the respective app stores of both iOS and Android devices. Siegtraund Teh, Group Chief Commercial Officer of AirAsia said, “We are constantly investing in technology and innovation to make flying easier and more enjoyable for our guests. Our all-new mobile app offers our guests everything they need right at their fingertips. There has been over 9 million downloads of the AirAsia mobile app on both iOS and

Bonifacio Global City. Asked about the target penetration rate, he said: “We are thinking at least 50%. If we achieve at least 50% then we will already be the number one issuer in the country. That is the goal.”

PLDT partners with Malaysia’s CIMB PHILIPPINE Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) inked a deal with Malaysia’s CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (CIMB) to offer digital f i n an c i a l s e r v i c e s an d solutions in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

wireless services arm Smart Communications, Inc., and its wholly-owned digital unit, Voyager Innovations, Inc. “CIMB is among the largest and most diversified A SE A N b an k s an d it s regional banking knowledge and presence across ASEAN will provide depth to this digital partnership,” Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of Apart from that, guests PLDT, Smart, and Voyager, can also now check flight was quoted in the filing as status, obtain e-boarding saying. pass (available for selected For his part, CIMB Group airports and flights), as well Chief Executive Tengku Dato’ as view ongoing hotel deals Sri Zafrul Aziz said: “This conveniently through the partnership comes at an new mobile app. opportune time when the The 11 languages available roles of telecommunications for the mobile app are providers and banks are English, Bahasa Malaysia, increasingly converging.” Bahasa Indonesia, Traditional CIMB said it will “leverage Chinese (Taiwan & Hong on PLDT’s experience and Kong), Simplified Chinese insights” in ser ving its (China), Thai, Korean, “sizeable” customer base. Japanese, Vietnamese and The PLDT group had 67 seamless/PAGE 9 million subscribers by the Malaysia’s second largest lender yesterday said in a disclosure to Bursa Malaysia that its whollyowned subsidiary CIMB Group Sdn Bhd entered into a “strategic collaboration agreement” with PLDT, its

Seamless flying experience at your fingertips with the all-new A I R A S IA , t h e w o r l d’s best low cost airline for seven consecutive years, launched its all-new mobile application offering innovative new features, smo other functionality and an improved interface to provide guests with an enhanced and seamless flying experience with AirAsia. AirAsia's mobile app is nominated as the 'World's Leading Low-Cost Airline App' at the upcoming World Travel Awards. This enhanced version is now available in

“We want to grow into Globe’s subscriber base, which is around 50 million today,” Xavier G. Marzan, president and chief executive officer of Globe subsidiary G-Xchange, Inc., told a media briefing yesterday in

Android platforms, and we hope that more people will discover the convenience of our new and improved mobile app.” Among the new features of the AirAsia mobile app are the ‘Add to Calendar’ feature, which automatically links upcoming flights to the calendar; faster and simpler flight booking process, as well as improved mobile checkin and Manage My Booking experience where guests can include various add-ons to their flight bookings easily.

end of the third quarter. Broken down, Smart had 24.6 million; TNT, 27.7 million; and Sun, 14.7 million, according to PLDT’s quarterly report. CIMB Group’s chief continued: “[T]hrough this partnership, we are then able to offer innovative and differentiated digital banking and financial technology solutions in the Philippines and across ASEAN.” CIMB, which claims to be at the “forefront” of banking innovation, said it has “deep regional banking know-how and an extensive understanding” of the needs of customers in the ASEAN region. It added that Smart and Voyager’s “market-leading and innovative” fintech solutions, as well as “strong digital payments ecosystem” boosts the value proposition of their parent firm.

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Mushrooms in MisOr meet Asian markets standard By ERCEL MAANDIG, Reporter

C L AV E R I A , M i s a m i s Oriental -- The quality and standard of the Mushroom Culture and Production in the province could now compete in the Asian markets, an agriculturist here said Tuesday.

Pat Dumaloan, municipal agriculturist of the Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao, said that the town of Claveria now has Barangays Lanise and Luna as pilot villages for mushroom culture here.

DA pushes BROWN campaign AS November is declared the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM), the Department of Agriculture (DA) drums up the Be RICEponsible in your Own Way Now (BROWN) campaign. This is in support to the country’s effort to attain rice sufficiency, improve farmers’ income, and promote better health among rice consumers. As the name suggests, DA urged the people to opt for brown rice, as it is a healthier choice. Regional Director Lealyn A. Ramos clarified that brown rice is not a variety and that every rice variety can qualify for it as long as it is processed removing only the outermost layer, the hull, of the rice kernel to be able to retain its nutritional value.

She said that complete milling of the palay converts it from brown to white polished rice which is often sold in the markets today. DA said the brown or unpolished rice is nutritionally superior in terms of protein, B1, B2 and B9 vitamins, vitamin E, minerals, dietary fiber and antioxidants. They also encourage people to try other staples like banana, potato, cassava, corn, tuber crops, adlai, and sweet potato or mixed these with rice to get more nutrition. Talking of being RICEponsible, Ramos also called on policy makers to create an ordinance requiring the serving of half cup of rice and making it the default serving for plated meals, like what has been done here in the city. (JCV/PIA)

The two outskirt villages of Claveria, an agriculturerich landlocked town known as the province’s bread basket, could now produce a combined 1,000 kilograms of mushrooms every month. Dumaloan said that the agriculture department is now also expanding to

other neighboring villages in Patrocinio, Plaridel, and Mat-I to seal Claveria one of the major producers of mushroom culture in the region. Dumaloan said that with an average mushroom price of PHP300.00 per kilo, the towns of Lanise and Luna

now earn an average income of PHP 15,000 per month for every 500 kilos. “The current mushroom production ‘though, is short of the demand of the buying public,” he said. Dumaloan also said that income from mushroom is much higher than that from

tomato, which is prone to more risk due to a number of “plantation damages” compared to mushroom cultivation. He said that the farmers are cultivating the “Oyster Mushroom” variety which is spicy and easy to prepare as food. (PNA)

Comval set to award ‘Gulayan’ achievers NABUNTURAN, Compostela Valley -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) in collaboration with the provincial government and the Department of Education (DepEd) in Davao Region will award achievers of the Agri-Pinoy Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (AP-GPP) 2015 on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. Gulayan sa Paaralan is a schoolbased production initiative, particularly in the establishment of vegetables gardens, as effective ways of addressing nutritional needs that have been in place in the educational system for a long time. On its 7th year of the Gulayan sa Paaralan, participating schools of

different municipalities will be recognized. The contest is categorized into two: the container garden for schools and field category. Under Container Garden Category for the Elementary level, Mawab Central Elementary School won 1st place followed by Tagdangua Elementary School as the 2nd placer and 3rd place is Magsaysay Elementary School. For Field Garden Category, 1st place is New Albay Elementary School, 2nd place is Panag Elementary School and 3rd place is Banglasan Elementary School. For the Container Garden Category, of the High School level, Montevista National High

School – Annex reaped the 1st place followed by New Leyte National High School, and Corazon Aquino National High School for the 3rd place. For Field Garden Category, Manat National High School got the 1st place, Pindasan National High School for the 2nd place and 3rd place is Andili National High School. As per evaluation, the chosen school is recognized for the best implementation of the program and of course, seen to have nurtured their gardens well. The implementation of the program is the province’s way of answering the call of malnutrition among preschool and adolescent children which is defined as one of the social health problems of the country.

The objectives of this program are to promote vegetable production in public elementary and secondary schools; establish and maintain school gardens as food basket or source of vegetables to sustain supplementary feeding; to serve as laboratory for learners; to produce vegetables in the schools that are rich sources of protein, calories, vitamins, and minerals and eventually increase vegetable consumptions and improve learner’s nutrition; to showcase small-scale food production models; and, to inculcate among learners the values of vegetable gardening, good health and nutrition, love of labor, and caring for others. (PNA)

The Local Government Unit of Kitaotao Bukidnon with the Constituents as we celebrate the annual KAAMULAN FESTIVAL 2015 with the Theme: Local Culture: An Important Tool in Sustaining Progress and Development in Local Government. Kaamulan Celebration is moved to October which is commemorated as Indigenous People’s Month. As an ethnic festival, the Kaamulan celebrates the customs and traditions of the seven tribal groups that originally inhabited the bukidnon region. Truly, the Kaamulan is an interesting group for the unification of the people of Bukidnon craving for continued growth. This symbolized the breakthrough of their long guest for meaning and identity.

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to forgive you for not being the wife you should, He will help you to start changing and learning to love the way He does. Only Jesus can help you always give your husband the respect and confidence he needs from you to become the real man you need and want him to be. Just Think a Minute…

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answer. Whhaaat? He made me more confused and upset. When I arrived home in Cagayan de Oro, I asked my brother Bans Gualberto to get the advice of our family lawyer, Atty. Dale Mordeno. Dale said, “I’m not advising you as a lawyer, but as a friend. Don’t say anything.” Three strikes! I was finally convinced I should zip my lip. A f e w d a y s l a t e r, Congressman Rufus Rodriguez exploded the bombshell that he is running for mayor. The lechon controversy was quickly tossed to the dustbin, eclipsed by the more exciting news of Rufus. With the election commotion hitting the headlines, my little controversy has become boring and promptly forgotten. Isn’t God amazing? T h e t ou g h l e s s on I learned from my challenging experience is this: The best way to respond to your critics is not to respond at all. By not responding, the fire will fizzle out for lack of kindling. If you answer your critics, the issue will keep burning and can burst into a conflagration. It is the nature of the flesh to rage and scream for vengeance. To stay quiet and not to retaliate demands an enormous amount of selfcontrol, wisdom and humility. We can not do it on our own strength. We have to run to God for reinforcement. To the people who like you, no explanation is necessary. To those who don’t like you, no explanation is enough. No matter what you do, the critics will criticize. The bashers will bash. The faultfinders will find fault. They will never be appeased, so why bother? In the end, the only person we need to please is God. If we live upright and Godly lives, if we anchor our faith in God who never fails, then we can stay serene and at peace, no matter what storm we face. Let the lightning strike and the earthquake heave, we will not be moved! Riding on this controversy, I was jokingly thinking of putting up a lechon business. Why not? It’s already welladvertised. Lechon orders, anyone?

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them---then he can be a good official likewise. The first guideline therefore is: we must elect a candidate in whom the Spirit of God dwells.

-ooo G U I D E L I N E S IN VOTING FOR A CANDIDATE: It is only t he candidate in w hom the Spirit of God dwells who has the fear and love of God that will allow him to d is charge h is dut i e s and responsibilities as an elected official according to God’s commands, and w h o w i l l b e re s t r ai n e d from stealing and abusing. The second guideline is: we must elect candidates who are able and knowledgeable of the jobs they are aspiring for, and those who hate dishonest gain. These candidates will be competent, will surely produce good results once they are elected, and will uphold t he interests of God, country, and people, all throughout. Then third guideline is: we must elect candidates who are willing to be the slaves---literally and figuratively---of the people and t he i r c onst itu e nt s . Too many candidates have acted like kings and queens of the people they have sworn to s er ve, s o that t h e y h av e u p h e l d o n l y their own personal and p olit ic a l interests once they got elected. -ooo PLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible study and prayer session online could now be heard, 24 H O U R S a d a y, i n t h e Philippines and the world at w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / angtangingdaan or www. facebook.com/ANDKNK (For ANDKNK, look for “A n g Ta n g i n g D a a n” broadcasts). Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: b a t a s m a u r i c i o @ y a h o o. com.

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O p e r at i n g e x p e n s e s increased by 4.1% for the n i n e - m o nt h p e r i o d - growing slower than revenue -- with operating expenses as a percentage of net sales 0.8% lower than year-ago level driven by cost management initiatives. The company manufactures and sells beverage brands such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, and Premier.

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Arabic. AirAsia first introduced the mobile app back in 2010 and was among the first airline in the region to develop its own app. AirAsia has always been at the forefront of many other successfully implemented technological advances in the region such as internet booking, self-check-in via web, kiosks and mobile, selftagging service as well as self-bag drop.

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Pelaez leads 3rd A Happy MisOr scouts jamboree

MAKING SCOUTS HAPPY – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ invites everyone to join the 3RD A HAPPY MISOR SCOUTS JAMBOREE this coming December 1 – 5, 2015 at Anakan National High School in Gingoog City. The Jamboree offers participating scouts the opportunity to experience the outdoor life, learn new skills, enhance their camp craft abilities, gain advancement requirements and engage fellow Scouts. photo supplied

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I S A M I S ORIENTAL – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ continues his advocacy to revitalize the scouting movement, particularly in Misamis Oriental, as he once again spearheads the 3rd A Happy MisOr Scouts Jamboree. With more than 2,500 expected participants, the Jamboree will happen on December 1 – 5, 2015 at Anakan National Hig h School, Anakan, Gingoog City with this year’s theme “Peace and Development through Scouting”.

The Jamboree aims to provide meaningful activities for the Scouts and an avenue to show their knowledge and skills in Scouting and leadership, enabling them to become a well-rounded individual, and self-reliant and useful citizen of the country. It also seeks to inculcate values such as patriotism, nationalism, care for the environment and camaraderie while participating in outdoorbased non-formal education and the BSP peace initiative. The Jamboree offers participating scouts the

opportunity to experience the outdoor life, learn new skills, enhance their camp craft abilities, gain advancement requirements and engage fellow Scouts. Vice Governor Pelaez lauded the unwavering support of the City Government of Gingoog and the Department of EducationDivision of Gingoog City, especially in the preparations for the various activities of the Jamboree. “We in the Boy Scouts of the Philippines-Misamis Oriental Council are very happy that we are receiving

positive responses from the different Scouts and Scouters in the Province. With the help of the City Government of Gingoog and DepEd Gingoog City Division, including DepEd Misamis Oriental Division and DepEd El Salvador City Division, I am very optimistic for the success of this activity,” Pelaez said. Vice Governor Pelaez is currently the Chair of the Boy Scouts of the PhilippinesMisamis Oriental Council and, at the same time, a Board Member of the BSP-National Executive Board.

DAR turns over projects to ARB coop in MisOr CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, November 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Agrarian Reform Provincial Office in Misamis Oriental recently turned over several projects to Lapad Agrarian Reform F a r m e r s’ C o o p e r a t i v e ( L A R FAC O ) i n L ap a d, L aguindingan, Misamis Oriental. These include one corn coffee processing facility, a 4WD 90 HP tractor with 5-ton trailer, trailing harrow, mounted disc plow, and a solar dryer & warehouse with toilet. During the turnover c e r e m o n y, P r o v i n c i a l Agrarian Reform Program Officer (PARPO) Zoraida Macadindang said the farm equipment and facilities were being implemented under the department’s Agrarian Reform Community Connectivity and Economic Support Services (ARCCESS), Village Level Processing Center Enhancement Project (VLPCEP), and Agrarian R e f or m In f r a s t r u c t u re Support Project (ARISP). The constr uction of roasted corn coffee processing facility under the DARVLPCEP project is worth

P200,000. The solar dryer and warehouse under the ARISP project was funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Government of the Philippines (GOP) worth P3.38 million. The 4WD 90 HP tractor with 5-ton trailer, trailing harrow, and mounted disc plow are provided by the ARCCESS project valued at P2.98 million. Macadindang urged the people of Barangay Lapad to take care of the equipment and facilities for the benefit of future generations. DAR Undersecretar y Rosalinda Bistoyong graced the occasion. She said that the machineries and facilities would not only increase the farmers’ yield but would also help ease the burden in land preparation. DAR-10 Regional Director Faisar Mambuay also attended the occasion and urged the farmers to take care of the farm equipment and facilities and use them properly to increase their production. PARPO Jamil Amatonding of Lanao del Norte likewise attended the event together with Municipal Agrarian

Reform Officer (MARO) Francis Padilla and members of LARFACO who witnessed the turn-over and the signing of the tr ust agreement between DARPO-MisOr represented by PARPO Zoraida Macadindang as the grantor, and Chairman Danilo Quilab of the LARFACO as the grantee of the project. Also present during the occasion were Laguindingan

Municipal Mayor Oliver Ubaub, Barangay Chairman Jimmy Refuerzo and PBDD CARPO Archie Ladera, Engr. Mark Bael, ARCCESS coordinator Chiona Bahian, SARPO Maybelle Alcala, and DAR provincial and municipal employees. Fr. Emerson Pasilan and Fr. Wilson Legaspi blessed the farm equipment and facilities. (Carlo Peralta/ERS/PIA)

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SEEKING FOR BETTER GAUGE TO TEACHING ARALING PANLIPUNAN IN THE FOURTH YEAR LEVEL By OMAR Q. HUSSIEN, PhD

T eaching A r a l i n g Panlipunan in the fourth year level is a challenging task. It is challenging in a sense that it applies to everyday societal life and life situations. According to Tullao, Jr., PhD (2008), Economics is a social science because it tries to understand how members of a society behave and organize themselves to meet their individual and communal material needs and desires. For that; as a Master Teacher, I felt the need to conduct a study about how to teach the subject through a better gauge. My study aims to make the readers know the significance and practicability of Economics as an independent subject in the basic education. Balitao, et. al. (2012) conveyed the following statements that strengthen the advantage of learning Economics: Mahirap bumuo ng desisyong kapaki–pakinabang sa lahat. Kailangan ng isang masusing pag–aaral ng iba’t ibang aspekto ng pagdedesisyon ng tao. Ito ang tuon ng Ekonomiks. Nais nitong gawing kapaki–pakinabang ang pagdedesisyon ng tao para sa sarili at sa mundong kanyang kinabibilangan. The particular topic in Economics that gave interest to me in pursuing the study is “The Importance of Entrepreneurship in the Economy and the Society” or “Ang Ka ha l aga han ng Entrepreneursip sa Ekonomiya at Lipunan” (See pp. 128–137 of the Textbook in Economics). Balitao et. al. (2012) further conveyed: Ang entrepreneur ay isang tao na mahusay na pinag– uugnay ang lupa, paggawa, at capital upang makalikha ng produkto at serbisyo. Ang matagumpay na entrepreneur ay nangangailangan hindi lamang ng suwerte at salapi. Mahalaga rin ang pagiging malikhain, mapagsapalaran, at mahusay na pagbuo ng isang desisyon. Furthermore; to prove the importance of entrepreneurship, Cruz et. al. pointed out: Mahalaga ang kakayahan ng isang entrepreneur sa ekonomiya ng bansa. Nakatutulong ito sa pag–ikot ng puhunan ng bansa. Sa pamamagitan ng pagkakaroon ng maraming entrepreneur sa bansa, maraming hanapbuhay ang malilikha. Nagiging mahusay rin ang kompetisyon na nagpapataas ng kalidad ng produkto at serbisyo ng sang negosyo. It is also in the particular topic where I tested the effectiveness of reporting and role–playing in teaching Araling Panlipunan. On one hand, reporting is not a new thing for both teachers and students. It is the act where the teacher gives topic for the students to report or present it

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region BRANCH 07 Tubod, Lanao del Norte RURAL BANK OF KAROMATAN, CIVIL CASE NO. 07-776 (LN), INC., Plaintiff, - versus - - for ANNA M. PUTONG, Collection of Sum of Money and Damages x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: ANNA M. PUTONG Austin Heights, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte G R E E T I N G S! WHEREAS, on November 9, 2015, the Court issued an order granting the plaintiff’s Motion for Service of Summons by Publication, the dispositive portion of which reads as follows:

in the class. Although the term may connote a different thing because of the word itself, it is ever since understood that reporting means student presentation of the topic in classroom instruction. Tulay et. al. (2011) pointed out that the potential benefit of student presentation i n c lu d e g re at e r c l a s s interaction and participation, i n c re a s e d i nt e re s t i n learning new perspectives, a n d i mp r o v e m e nt i n communication and presentation skills. On the other hand, role– playing makes the students internalize not only the content of the lesson but also the message and values of the lesson itself. Role–play in the classroom (Swift, 2014) is a form of instruction in which the students take part of someone else so that they can understand a situation from a different perspective than they normally would. The researcher chose the use of role–play because it is a form of the so–called Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). Higher Order Thinking (Wikipedia, 2014) is more valuable because such skills are more likely to be usable in novel situations other than those in which the skill was learned. The respondents of this study were the 58 fourth year students of section Rizal in Iligan City National High School in the school year 2014–2015. Aside from having a direct contact with them as their subject teacher, I decided to choose these students as respondents because they belong to the first section in the fourth year level. For that, they are expected to properly respond and contribute to the purpose and focus of the study. Findings of this study have shown that the relationship of the posttest scores between the reporting group and the role–playing group is not significant. However, the mean percentile score of the role–playing group in the posttest given is greater than the reporting group. Because teaching is a two– way traffic, the students conveyed several advantages of reporting and role–playing and raised suggestions on how to improve the practice of both strategies in learning.

“WHEREFORE, finding the motion to be well taken and in order, the motion is hereby granted and the plaintiff is hereby directed to effect the service of the summons by way of publication in a newspaper of general circulation within three consecutive weeks.”

WHEREAS, Petition reads: “COMPLAINT

Plaintiff, through the undersigned authorized representative, to the Honorable Court, most respectfully avers: I. NATURE OF ACTIONS

1. This is an action for Collection of Sum of Money and Damages in the amount of Four Hundred Thousand Pesos (P400,000.00) with corresponding legal interest, penalties and damages under the principle of Simple Loan or Mutuum, a. Article 1953 of Civil Code of the Philippines which states: A person who receives a loan of money acquires the ownership thereof, and is bound to pay to the creditor an equal amount of the same kind and quality; b. Article 1955 states: The obligation of a person who borrow money shall be governed by the provision of Article 1249 and 1250 of the Civil Code; c. Provisions of damages as provided under 2217, 2221 and Article 2229 of Civil Code of the Philippines. 2. Plaintiff, is a Corporation duly organized and existed under the Philippine Law, duly represented by virtue of Board Resolution or Secretary’s Certificate its Manager LANIE P. FUENTES of legal age, and with an address at Municipality of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, where summons, notices, orders, and court processes may serve. Copy of Board Resolution or Secretary’s Certificate is hereto attached and marked as Annex “A”; 3. The defendant is ANNA M. PUTONG, of legal age, Filipino, with address at Austin Heights, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, where summons, notices, orders and court processes may serve, III Material Facts 4. On June 1, 2011, the defendant went to the plaintiff’s office and submitted their loan application for the amount of Php400,000.00. Certified True Copy of the Loan Application is hereto attached and marked as Annex “B”; 5. On June 2, 2011, the aforesaid loan application was granted, and the defendant signed a Promissory Note, Co-maker’s Statement are hereto attached and marked as Annexes “C” and “C-1”; 6. On June 2, 2011, the Applied Loan of Php400,000.00 was released personally to ANNA M. PUTONG wherein the latter received the net amount Php288,000.00 minus the interest of 23% equivalent of Php92,000.00 and S/F of 5% equivalent to Php20,000.00. The maturity date of the said Loan granted will be on May 23, 2014. Certified True Copy of Receipt dated June 6, 2011 is hereto attached and marked as Annex “D”; 7. On May 23, 2014, the granted loan to the defendant became matured, and the Outstanding balance of the defendant was Php238,575.44 compose of outstanding balance, interest balance, service fee, surcharge, penalty charge, past due interest. Certified True Copy of the Statement of Account is hereto attached and marked as Annex “E”; 8. On July 31, 2014, the plaintiff through its legal counsel sent a demand letter to the Defendant asking the latter to pay the outstanding balance. But, such demand turns out to be futile. Certified True Copy of the Demand Letter is hereto attached and marked as Annex “F”; 9. The plaintiff, was not able to brought the matter to the Barangay level for the compliance of Mediation and Conciliation process as mandated by the Barangay Law of the Philippines, on the ground that this case falls under exception. The plaintiff and defendant’s address are two different Municipalities and Barangay, thus the Certificate to File Action is not a mandatory requirement; 10. To pay their debt, the plaintiff was forced to hire a Lawyer in order to protect its legal rights and cost him Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) as an Acceptance fee and Four Thousand Pesos (P4,000.00) as Appearance fee, and other litigation cost; 11. That constant acts of the defendant is intentionally evading her responsibilities, the corporation through its officials and employees cause and suffered mental anguish, serious anxiety, wounded feelings, moral shock, social humiliation, and similar injury which entitled her for Thirty Thousand Pesos (P30,000.00) as Moral damages; 12. Because, the right of plaintiff, which has been violated or invaded by the defendant, for it to be vindicated or recognized, she is entitled to Nominal damages amounting to Thirty Thousand Pesos (P30,000.00); 13. The acts of the defendant should be corrected by way of setting her as an example to the community and for the public good by imposing her Exemplary or Corrective damages amounting to Thirty Thousand Pesos (P30,000.00) in addition to other damages that may be inflicted against her by this Honorable Court; PRAYER WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, plaintiff respectfully prays from the Honorable Court that after due notice and hearing, judgment be rendered ordering the defendant to pay as follows: 1. Actual Damages P238,575.44 2. Collection Fees P 14,314.53 3. Attorney’s Fee P 50,000.00 4. Appearance Fee P 4,000.00 Up to the time of termination of the case. 5. Moral Damages P 30,000.00 6. Nominal Damages P 30,000.00 7. Exemplary or Corrective Damages P 30,000.00 8. Litigation Expenses P 10,000.00 -------------------------------------------------------------- Total amount P406,889.97 Plaintiff prays for such other reliefs that are just and equitable under the circumstances. Tubod, Lanao del Norte, March 30, 2015. (Sgd) ATTY. ALEXANDRO NAGA GARANGAN Legal Counsel of Rural Bank of Karomatan (LN), Inc. Roll No. 52699 Lifetime IBP No. 09266 08/08/2014 PTR No. 594277 1/7/15 MCLE No. IV-0022181 11/22/13 Room 8, Maramara Bldg., Rosario Heights Tubod, Iligan City” NOW THEREFORE, the above-mentioned Respondent is hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Branch 07, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, his ANSWER to the above-quoted petition within sixty (60) days from publication of the summons and to serve copy of the said answer upon petitioner’s counsel at his given address indicated in the petition. Respondent is further reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in filing a Motion to Dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the Answer.

Tubod, Lanao del Norte, November 16, 2015.

(SGD.) ATTY. MARIA PTV ZALSOS-UYCHIAT, CPA Clerk of Court VI BWM: Nov. 20, 27 & Dec. 4, 2015

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Marican Batucan, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said she was scheduled to leave for Manila at 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday via Cebu Pacific but her flight was rebooked to 3:05 p.m. She was in the city for a vacation and was about to return to her work in Riyadh as a phlebotomist. She said her flight for Riyadh was rebooked to November 23. “I learned that my flight was cancelled only yesterday when Cebu Pacific sent me an email,” Batucan said, but added that she understands the cancellation because of the APEC Summit. Garry Bilbar, who was traveling with his workmate Andres Rapada, said their flight to Manila set to leave at 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday was also cancelled The two are both workers of Magna Diesel Trading based in Manila who were sent to Davao for a workrelated project. They said they were informed of the cancellation by Cebu Pacific in the morning of the same day. Bilbar said Cebu Pacific told them that they will be rescheduled for a flight on November 23 or catch the early morning flight on Wednesday as chance passengers. He insisted that they

instead be accommodated in a Davao-Clark flight on Tuesday and just take the bus ride going to Manila. “But the Davao-Clark flight is not sure yet,” he added. On Wednesday, a ManilaDavao flight of Cebu Pacific was cancelled while PAL cancelled its Manila-DavaoManila flights. For Thursday, Cebu Pacific has cancelled three flights while PAL will do the same for six of its flights. For Friday, five Cebu Pacific flights and two PAL flights have been cancelled. A PAL official, who refused to be named, told MindaNews that affected passengers have been informed ahead of the cancellations and were rescheduled already for the next available flights. No complaints f rom affected passengers have so far been received, the source said.

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Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The program is targeting to intercrop cacao in about 200,000 hectares of coconut farms. Ms. Lopoz earlier said the project needs at least P3 billion to achieve the goal of increasing cacao production to 100,000 metric tons (MT) by 2020 in Mindanao, which currently produces 90% of the country’s total production.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SALE EJF- 2015-265 “Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended, filed by BALIKATAN PROPERTY HOLDINGS, INC. against SPS. LETECIA C. INUKAI AND TOYOAKI E. INUKAI to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which amounts to TWO HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SIX PESOS AND 38/100 (Php.298,236.38), the undersigned will sell at public auction on December 17, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the REGIONAL TRIAL COURT – OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT, CITY TOURISM HALL, CITY HALL, Cagayan de Oro City to the highest bidder, for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property described below including all existing improvements found thereon, to wit: TCT No. T- 53417 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 27, Block 6, Pcs-10-000528, being a portion of Lots 4378-B-1, 4378-B-2,4378-B3,4378-B-4,Psd-10-000190) Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre) situated in the Barrio of Canitoan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) square meters more or less and registered in the name of LETECIA C. INUKAI married to TOYOAKI E. INUKAI. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the 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, postings and publication. Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the title herein-above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Cagayan de Oro City, November 9, 2015

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF

Output was about 44,000 MT last year, based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. The actual cost of the project will be determined based on the annual work and financial plan that MinDA and the DA will jointly formulate. The budget will cover the production of high quality grafted cacao seedlings, transplanting and rehabilitation, and project management expense and capacity building assistance. Ms. Lopoz said the doubleup program is geared towards allowing Mindanao to fill about 10% of the projected global production deficit by 2020. MinDA, which initiated the cacao program, signed an agreement with the DA last July for the implementation of the project. Under the agreement, MinDA, in coordination with DA, will act as project oversight body with the tasks of establishing a project management office (PMO), facilitating marketing and other promotional support and linkages among potential buyers, producers and other project partners. MinDA is also tasked to set up a technical working group that will “provide (its) overall direction, provide platform to facilitate convergence of relevant programs and projects on cacao industry development and review the

project evaluation submitted by the PMO.” The DA, on the other hand, will primarily be the source of funding and will “provide or ensure training support programs for cacao farmers.” Under the Philippine Rural Development Project, a World Bank-backed project that the DA leads, cacao has also been identified as a priority commodity, particularly in several Mindanao regions, including Davao. -- Carmelito Q. Francisco

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City on Wednesday granted the petition of City Mayor Oscar Moreno to start the reckoning of the TRO on the day it was filed in court rather than on the day the CA issued a resolution granting him the 60-day TRO. The Department o f Int e r i o r a n d L o c a l Government (DILG) has served the notice of dismissal of Mayor Moreno on Nov. 12, 2015 and Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas was sworn in as the City Mayor in accordance with the law of succession. City Councilor Lourdes Darimbang, the first City Councilor, was also sworn in as the City Vice Mayor. The following day, the City Council, chaired by D ar imbang held an emergency session and passed a resolution recognizing

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SALE EJF-2015-236 “Upon Extra-Judicial Petition for Sale under Act No. 3135 as amended, filed by PHILIPPINE INVESTMENT ONE (SPV-AMC), INC., a corporation organized and existing in accordance with Batas Pambansa Blg. 68 and R.A. 9182, with principal place of business at Unit 1615-1616, 16th Floor, Tower One, Philippine Stock Exchange Plaza, Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, against SPS FELIPE D. RIVERA and CRESENCIA L. RIVERA, with residence and postal address at Nazareth Subdivision, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of July 14, 2015, amounts to THREE HUNDRED SIXTY SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVEN PESOS & 41/100 (P366,407.41) Philippine Currency, as mortgagor’s outstanding obligation inclusive of interest, penalties and other charges, exclusive of attorney’s fees and other necessary fees and expenses of Extra-Judicial Foreclosure and Sale, the undersigned Sheriff-in-charge will SELL at Public Auction on DECEMBER 1,2015 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter, at the City Tourism Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, to the Highest Bidder for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the real property mortgaged together with all existing and future improvements thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-4672 Registered in the name of FELIPE D. RIVERA “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 2076-B-5-B of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-16528, being a portion of Lot 2078-B-5, described on plan (LRC) Psd-4687, LRC (GLRO) Cad. Rec. No. 1561). Situated in the Poblacion, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the x x x. Beginning at x x x; containing an area of Two Hundred Eighty Nine (289) Square meters, more or less” Prospective Buyers/Bidders may investigate for themselves the title herein above described and encumbrance thereof, if any there be. In case December 1, 2015 will be declared holiday or non-working day, the Public Auction Sale shall be held on DECEMBER 7, 2015 without further notice, publication and posting. Cagayan de Oro City, October 26, 2015.

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Acenas as the new City Mayor. Under the Ajinomoto Moreno’s lawyer obtained agreement, the firm has paid a restraining order from the only PHP 300,000 business CA here in the afternoon tax out of the PHP 2.9 million on Nov. 13, 2015 after the business tax that the firm was “emergency session” and a day supposed to pay to the city after Acenas was installed as government. the new City Mayor. Acenas I n h i s M o t i o n f o r contested the TRO as moot Reconsideration, Moreno and academic because the argued that the Ombudsman Ombudsman’s order was order was not final and executory until his motion already served. The CA gave the DILG, is acted upon by the antithe complainant five days to graft court. (PNA) CTB/CD respond to the CA’s resolution. In their response, Moreno argued that the reckoning of the TRO should start at from page 2 the time the petition for the Battalion, has commended issuance of the TRO on the the community and all the day it was filed in court. participants of the activity. The CA granted the “I would like to commend p etition of Moreno on each and everyone who took Wednesday (Nov. 18, 2015), part in this noble undertaking w hich als o uphold t he that symbolizes our love opinion of the DILG that for peace and our journey Moreno is still the Mayor towards achieving it. I greatly to be recognized pending appreciate the support of the resolution of Moreno’s the community and the motion for reconsideration local government unit of with the Ombudsman. Impasugong, Bukidnon in Ombudsman Conchita our advocacy on promoting Carpio Morales has approved children’s rights. The recent the dismissal of Moreno on incidents in Agusan del Sur October 6, 2015 with Grave wherein we have children, Misconduct for entering minors, being subjected into a settlement agreement to abuses by rebel groups with Ajinomoto Philippines is very unfortunate. Our without prior authorization children, especially the f rom t h e S ang g u n i ang Lumad chi ldren, ne ver Panlungsod in violation of have to suffer this fate,” R.A.No. 7160 (The Local said Babilonia. Government Code). Hence, Ltc Babilonia The order of dismissal also enjoins everyone to take part penalized Moreno and City in this awareness campaign. Treasurer Glenn Banez with “Together let us promote perpetual disqualification peace and help our children to hold public office and attain a bright future,” says forfeiture of all retirement B abi loni a. (Nor man M benefits. Tagros/8IB PA)

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Republic of the Phillippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City email add: rtc.occ.misor@gmail.com OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SALE EJF File No. 2015-303 Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118, filed by SECURITY BANK CORPORATION against Sps. JOEL L. ESTILLORE and FE G. ESTILLORE, with address at Block 8, Lot 11, Acacia and Mabolo Sts., Virginia Homes, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of September 30,2015 amounts to ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY TWO PESOS and 28/100 (Php1,185,432.28) inclusive of interest and penalties but exclusive of attorney’s fees equivalent to 20% of the total amount due, cost and expenses of foreclosure, and other charges, the undersigned will sell at public auction on December 16, 2015 at 10:00 in the morning to 4:00 in the afternoon, at the Tourism Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder, for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property described below including all existing improvements found thereon, to wit: TCT NO. T-103906 “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 11, Block 8, Pcs-10-001499, being a portion of Lot 2666-A 5201-A, Psd-104305-08374 & Lot 3665), situated in the Barrio of Iponan, City of Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area Two Hundred Twenty Two (222) sq.m. more or less. xxx All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the 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 herein-above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. DONE this 13th day of November, 2015, in the City of Cagayan de Oro.

(SGD.) AL PONCIANO R. DATU Sheriff IV

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF By: (SGD.) JOSEPH C. MAAGAD Sheriff IV

(SGD.) ENRIQUE M. TALAG, JR. Sheriff IV

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Aquino declares Nov. 25:

‘National Day for Youth in Climate Action’ T he National Youth Commission scores a major breakthrough in its advocacy campaign on #nowph ( Not on Our Watch ) with the issuance of Presidential Proclamation No. 1160 signed by President Benigno Simeon Aquino declaring November 25 and every year thereafter as National Day for Youth in Climate Action.

This unprecedented move is envisioned to further boost the #nowph advocacy campaign. It seeks to cushion the impact of disasters brought about by climate change by promoting environmentfriendly lifestyles and the proper utilization of resources among the youth. climate/PAGE B2

Science Film Festival 2015 goes to Liceo, XU

Liceo de Cagayan University high school students appreciate the South Korean environmentally-charged sci-fi Physics of Light during the Cagayan de Oro launch of the month-long Science Film Festival 2015 last Monday at Rodelsa Hall. Goethe-Institut in partnership with Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Liceo de Cagayan University and Capitol University will hold the Science Film Festival 2015. The films this year focus on the theme “Light” in accordance with the celebration of United Nation’s International Year of Light. The project was initiated by the Goethe-

Institut Bangkok in 2005 and developed into an international event in 2010. The festival presents films, which communicate technological and scientific issues accessibly and entertainingly to a broad audience, especially to young pupils and students.

Through this approach, the festival encourages a culture of science films that effectively combines education and entertainment, demonstrating that science communication and learning can be fun. photo by mark francisco

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The candidates for Miss Philippines – Earth Misamis Oriental 2015 are announced and given their sashes.

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Miss Philippines - Earth Mis. Or. search to highlight Kuyamis 2016 By MARK FRANCISCO

T H E y e a r l y Ku y a m i s Festival held each January in Misamis Oriental will be even grander next year as the Miss Philippines – Earth Misamis Oriental 2016 search will be held in the occasion. Once a new lady will be crowned Miss Philippines – Earth Misamis Oriental 2016, she will inherit two predecessors, outgoing Miss Philippines – Earth Misamis

Oriental 2015 Mitsume Aguilar and outgoing Miss Kuyamis Festival 2015 Mary Gle-Ann Fabela. The official candidates of Miss Philippines - Earth Misamis Oriental 2016 are the following: Bianca Cuerquis, Lady Nyn Danggoy, Janette Sismar, Jiesa Pahunang, Maelyn Joy Unson, Rachel Faye Tagapulot, Jerrie Luib, Venus R apunzel Tapia,

Jedidia Arumpac, Brithanney Antiquina, Chryster Kae Correos and Anna Grace Alturas. The coronation night is tentatively scheduled at January 8, 2016 at the provincial capitol grounds. Prior to the coronation, t h e re w i l l b e a s e r i e s of activities such as an environmental awareness program, cleanup drive, tree planting, Christmas gift giving and feeding

Startup Weekend Davao in its 4th year of empowering startups this Nov 20-22 Startup Weekend Davao (SWD) 2015 returns this November 20-22 to bringing together and empowering the local startup scene at PLDTSmart Business Center, PLDT Bldg., C. Bangoy Sr. St., Davao City. “Startup Weekend is a 54-hour event that aims to bring together local technopreneurs, developers, designers and business professionals to come together to share their ideas, form teams, build products and launch startup companies,” said Dulce Rose Lada, Global Facilitator at Startup Weekend Davao and COO at TechTalks.ph. Now in its fourth year, SW Davao will gather around 100 participants to host an environment that will bring together skilled and creative people together to tackle local problems through the use of technology. “Startups can help solve problems such as social inequality, financial literacy and healthcare provisions,” said Angel

Abella, Vice President of Startup Davao. SWD 2015 will also highlight the role of startups in boosting the Philippine economy. “The Philippine startup ecosystem is still in its infancy, however, by 2020 the aim is to achieve at least 500 Philippine startups with a cumulative valuation of $2 Billion,” Abella said while citing the Philippine Roadmap for Digital Startups. According to industry estimates, as of 2015, there are around 100 startups with $40 M in funding, 250 founders and 1,700 highly-skilled jobs created. According to Lada, past Startup Weekends have taught past participants about the local and global startup industry and gave insights on what Filipino businesses need to compete internationally. “Most especially, the event encouraged participants to build their own startups and, from there, build a synergetic community of startup movers and shakers,” she

added. The winning ideas from local SW events will then be joining the Global Startup Battle (GSB). The top three teams in each city will compete in two regional rounds. Two regional winners from six regions will then face off against other teams to become the GSB Champ. Winning teams move into an online video pitch competition for a chance to win prizes designed to help their startup idea succeed. The panel of judges are Joey Limjap, Vice President & Head of ICT Research and Development of PLDT; Ernie Tomas Jr.,Chief of the Investment Promotions Division of the Mindanao Development Authority; Eric Clark Su, CEO and Co-founder at Lifebit; John Naranjo, CEO & Founder at Ingenuity; Rica Villanueva-Gadi, Managing Director at New Options Worldwide Outsourcing Services. Mentors for the event are: Timmy de Jesus, SWD/PAGE B3

program at chosen charity institutions, photoshoots in selected Misamis Oriental destinations like beaches, s w i m s u it c omp e t it i on , fashion shows and a lot more. The winner will represent Misamis Oriental in Miss Philippines – Earth 2016. Aside from representing the country in the Miss Earth pageant, the national winner will spend the year promoting

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“The issuance of this landmark document is a clear manifestation of the government’s concerted efforts that will provide opportunities to the youth in the promotion and adoption of a climatesmart lifestyle,” said Undersecretary Gio Tingson, National Youth Commission (NYC) Chairperson. The Philippines ranks second among the countries in the world with the highest degree of risk and vulnerability in times of disasters, based on the 2014 World Risk Report published by the United Nations. “The proclamation is very timely and significant because our country is hosting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. World leaders need to conduct a serious assessment on climate change to be able to draw unified plans of action to address vulnerabilities of stakeholders,” stressed Assistant Secretary Dong Dantes, NYC Commissioner and Chairman of the NYC Committee on Environment who is spearheading the

environmental projects and addressing issues concerning the environment. The local partner of Carousel Productions in this Misamis Oriental endeavor is L ore n z Pro du c t i ons along with the provincial government led by Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano. The Kuyamis Festival is a showcase of coconut-themed fanfare and entertainment,

primarily revolving around kuyamis, a coconut variety endemic to the province, and its relevance to the tourism industry here. Aside from Miss Philippines Earth – Misamis Oriental 2016 search, other Kuyamis highlights will include coconut products’ booth display, photo exhibit, sportsfest and business bazaar.

multisector campaign. President Barack Obama himself has urged business leaders to take action against climate change in his opening speech at APEC’s CEO Summit. The heads of state attending the APEC Summit are expected to participate in the forthcoming 21st Conference of Parties in Paris, France that seeks to formulate a legally binding agreement to address the issue of global warming. With the issuance of Presidential Proclamation 1160, the NYC, in partnership with the Climate Change Commission (CCC) and other stakeholders, is mandated to spearhead activities to drum up cooperation, participation, and support for the #nowph advocacy. On November 25, the NYC and the CCC, together with its international development partners such as the UNICEF, Friedrich Naumann for Freedom Foundation (FNF) and the USAID, among others, will be celebrating the culmination of the #nowPH campaign. The highlight of the morning features

a 1,100-strong human banner depicting the Filipino youth’s message against climate change to the world leaders. In the afternoon, a Greeneration/NowPH summit will be held at the SMX Convention Center to present the summary results of the #nowph campaign and to thank campaign partners. The UNICEF and the NYC will also launch the D-Quest E-Learning program that teaches students the concept of disaster risk reduction (DRR) at the SMX Convention Center. The #nowph campaign supports the Philippine government’s call for a world cap of two degrees Celsius increase to the global temperature. This can be achieved through dramatic cuts to the world’s greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions. “We are now greatly inspired to continue the work that we started. Our initial hard work has paid off; we are up to the challenge of conquering what was once a huge task. There is an urgency to act now: our dreams for us and our children will never be realized unless we collectively take the cudgel for a better future,” ended Dantes.

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Missy Bon Bon opens Frozen Factory at Centrio

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agayan de Oro’s favorite gelato place has re-invented itself yet again with a new outlet called Frozen Factory right next to the Centrio Mall Cinemas at the 3rd floor. Christened “Frozen Factory” we checked out the place within an hour of its opening last 10 October 2015, and already a sizable crowd was gathering. There’s magic in the Missy Bon Bon name! “We wanted something new, yet again,” says Doy Yu, Missy Bon Bon president. “Constantly innovating and introducing something new and fresh to the people is one of the best fun parts of doing business!”

Something new indeed! Missy Bon Bon Frozen Factory’s menu is replete with parfaits, sundaes and crepes, all done in a whimsical and flamboyant fashion reminiscent of its American ‘50s diner ice cream parlor vibe. “Not only are we introducing, or rather reacquainting people with sundaes but also, letting them have a bite of something new,” said Anne Yu, MBB operations head. “Our sundaes and desserts are chock-full of sinful treats like brownies, salted caramel, apple streusel, jellies, and marshmallows. You name it, we have it!”

Crepe Zone- Strawberry Cheesecake, Banana Nutella, Mango Supreme

Missy Bon Bon started small as a simple kiosk at a local mall, introducing Kagayanons to gelato, a healthier, yet no less tastier alternative to ice cream. “Gelato has zero air because it is churned to a rich and creamy finish,” said Chef Cathy Genabe, who’s charged with the MBB commissary.” It also has more milk and less fat, making it more affluent with calcium with an intense, natural flavor in every serving.” MBB has since expanded to a full dining establishment with an al fresco dining area at the Limketkai Center. Its expanded menu offers an extensive line of fresh breads and pastries with zero preservatives, home-style cooked meals, cakes (which a customer can fully customize), pasta, sandwiches and more. Ranked 9th of 140 restaurants in Cagayan de Oro and 10th of Places to Eat in the city, Miss Bon

Bon has earned a Certificate of Excellence from online travel review site Trip Advisor. Frozen Factory has retained all that, but offers an expanded culinary experience that aims to further explore the further reaches of all senses. For instance, guests can also try their specially seasoned prawn crackers which offer a surprising counterpoint to the sweetness of the gelato with its crispy salty peppery flavor. “It’s not just gelato with your typical toppings of fruit and cream. Best of all, the serving is always generous and reasonably priced” adds Chef Cathy. As members of the pioneer class of the Center for Culinary Arts in Manila, Doy, Anne and Cathy introduced the first truly intercontinental menu to Cagayan de Oro when they founded Bigby’s Café in 1998. With the advent of Frozen Factory, it’s nice to know the trio hasn’t lost their touch to innovate dishes which continue to delight Kagayanons 17 years down the road.

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environmental impacts while capturing capital costs and projected savings. It only takes a handful of measures to ensure better building performance, resulting in lower utility costs, extended equipment service life, and less pressure on natural resources. EDGE can be used for new residential and commercial buildings, including homes, hotels, hospitals, retail stores, and offices. To reach the EDGE minimum standard, a building must achieve a 20% reduction in energy, water, and embodied energy in materials when compared to a local benchmark. While the drivers behind EDGE are financial, the results are environmental

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– EDGE helps mitigate climate change by encouraging resource-efficient development. Primavera Residences eyed to be the first EDGE-certified completed building in East Asia On August 26-27, 2015, Autif Sayyed, the Regional Green Building Specialist for the East Asia Pacific Region at International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group, visited Primavera Residences to complete the stages of the building’s EDGE certification as he recognized the building’s outstanding initiation and implementation of the green features. To know more about IFC and EDGE, you may visit their websites at www.ifc.org and www.edgebuildings.com.

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aris is such a beautiful city with so much love, beautiful people, arts, history, beauty and grandeur. When I first learned about the terrorist attacks in Paris days ago, my initial reaction was that I was hostile and said to myself that terrorists should all be eradicated from Earth. It’s an act of war and an attack on all of humanity. Global terrorism is a serious matter. I mean, it’s not only in Paris but it’s happening in other parts of the world as well. They say that revenge or retaliation is human nature and that it feels good to get even.

However, I loved what my husband, Elmer, said at his Facebook account. Here are some parts of it… Let me quote, "It has been said countless of times in history that, 'If you want peace, prepare for war.’ But, terrorists were not born that way. It's just in one or more points in their lives, unfortunate circumstances sucked all the love out of their hearts. As for me, I will always prefer peace by giving LOVE." Take note, he said, "prefer" because there are countless of ways to deal with this issue be it diplomatic or straight-forward. Either way, justice must be served. But, what are we doing to prevent terrorism? What can we do? Some people say that it is the job of world powers and our respective governments to stop terrorism. I say that it is the responsibility of each one of us. If you look at the situation, it looks hopeless. But when you analyze it deeper, you will see that if only each and every person in the world capable of giving love would actually give

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love to at least one other person, there would be hope for peace. Giving love is not difficult. Give love to your children so that they would grow up to be happy human beings. Give love to the oppressed so that they may feel special. Compassion to others is very important as well so that we may understand what they’re going through. Respect in religion is also very important. We can all live in harmony together if we just learn how to co-exist in the most harmonious way possible. I always remind myself this when I feel hate inside of me, "What other people do to you is their karma, how you react to them is yours.” So far, it’s been working really well for me. Hehehe Here’s one of my favorite quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr., “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” To read more about this, visit my website - www. EmpressMichelleFrancisco.com and leave your comments.

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IFC’s EDGE expands to over 100 emerging market countries

​Sending some love, light and positivity to the Parisians...

Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental — IFC (International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group), is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, IFC uses its capital, expertise and influence to create opportunity where it’s needed most. In Fiscal Year 15, its long-term investments in developing countries rose to nearly $18 billion, helping the private sector play an essential role in the global effort to end extreme poverty and boost shared

prosperity. An innovation of IFC, EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) helps property developers to build and brand its properties “green” in a fast, easy and affordable way. EDGE is supported by software that encourages solutions to reduce energy, water and the energy used to make building materials by at least 20 percent, which is the standard for EDGE certification. The program has been generously supported by the following donors: Austria, Canada, Denmark, ESMAP, EU, Finland, GEF, Japan and Switzerland.

The EDGE Program The program, which engages financial institutions, developers, government regulators, and homeowners, is supported by software that can be used by anyone in the world to design a resourceefficient building in more than 100 countries. Fast, easy to use, and affordable, EDGE empowers builders to choose technical solutions that reduce edge/PAGE B3