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Briefly Organic trade fair “ORGANIC agriculture is not just about farming but it equates with life. Considering that we are immersed in an era of synthetics, this farming system should not be reduced into just an option, but as a choice for everyone.” Thus said Lealyn A. Ramos, regional director of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) during the opening of the 1st Regional Organic Trade Fair at SM Cagayan de Oro on October 25, 2014. The Organic Trade Fair is spearheaded by DA-10 through the Marketing Assistance Division and the Organic Agriculture Program. It is participated by 29 exhibitors from all over the region displaying their organic products such as rice, peanut, coffee, coco sugar, fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and livestock products such as chicken meat and eggs as well as organic inputs such as vermicast, organic pesticides, and concoctions.
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By BONG S. SARMIENTO, MindaNews
avao City -- Malaysian companies are looking to invest in oil palm and rubber plantations in the envisioned Bangsamoro region as part of Kuala Lumpur’s continuing support to the peace process, officials said. Malaysia brokered the peace talks between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. The parties signed last March the Comprehensive Agreement
on the Bangsamoro (CAB), their final peace deal after 17 years of negotiations. The Bangsamoro region will replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindan-
ao as envisioned by the CAB. Har Man Ahmad, senior manager for ASEAN unit and former Embassy of Manila Trade Office (MATRADE Manila) commissioner, said the potential Malaysian investments in the Bangsamoro would help alleviate the plight of its people. “Peace is a very important factor [in putting up an investment],” he said in a
press conference. Ahmad said that Malaysian investors are eyeing a joint venture scheme with their Filipino counterparts in the possible development of more oil palm and rubber plantations in the Bangsamoro and other parts of Mindanao. According to the oil palm industry profile prepared by the Mindanao Development Authority in October 2011,
the country has about 55,000 hectares of land planted with oil palm, 80 per cent or 44,000 hectares of them in Mindanao. For rubber, the island reportedly has 137,000 hectares as of 2011. A joint Filipino-Malaysian venture in the palm oil industry has existed in Mindanao through the Agumil Philippines Inc. At least 51 Malaysian MALAYSIAN /PAGE 7
Holcim PH to buy Lafarge’ assets in M’danao, Manila HOLCIM Philippines Inc has identified key assets of Lafarge Republic Inc (LRI) that will be acquired as part of the merger of their parent firms. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Holcim Philippines said it
Roads conversion BUTUAN City -- Agusan del Norte First District representative Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun seeks the conversion of five local roads into national roads, believing these could generate huge economic movements for the city. It can be recalled that Fortun have long expressed his intention to have these local roads converted into national roads. August 2012, a Resolution was passed by then Fortunled Sanggunian Panlungsod of Butuan, endorsing to the Department of Public Works and Highways, through its regional office the conversion of said roads into national roads. “Efficient road networks form part of the lifeblood of trade and commerce. These roads provide vital link for efficient transportation of goods and services to strategic destinations to and from the City of Butuan, the Province of Agusan del Norte and other parts of the Caraga Region, more particularly ports of embarkation and disembarkation and the provincial and city centers. The whole stretch of the road encompasses a number of local government units,” says Rep. Fortun.
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will offer to purchase LRI's investments in Lafarge Iligan Inc, Lafarge Mindanao Inc, Lafarge Republic Aggregates Inc and Star Terminal at the Harbour Centre in Manila. Holcim Philipines may also acquire other LRI asHOLCIM/PAGE 7
SEMESTRAL BREAK. Thanks to the semestral break, these students find time to practice some skating tricks at Rizal Park in Malaybalay City. MindaNews photo by H. Marcos C. Mordeno
Agus-Pulangi operations may be turned over to private sector THE government is tapping the private sector to run the Agus-Pulangi hydroelectric power complex in Mindanao.
Emmanuel R. Ledesdma, Jr., Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp (Psalm) president and chief executive officer, told
InterAksyon.com that the agency plans to procure an operations and management agreement (OMA) for the AGUS /PAGE 7
CEMETERY ARTIST. An artisan carves on a marble tombstone at the city public cemetery in Bolonsiri, Cagayan de Oro City. Flowers and tombstone carvers are in demand during the two-day observance of the Kalag-kalag, practiced during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, as families clean the graves and place flowers for their departed relatives. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo
Tourism execs: Safety, security always a concern By MINDANEWS
ZAMBOANGA City – Safety and security are always a concern for tourism industry stakeholders, tourism officials from the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and
the Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) said in a meeting here early this week. Datu Ik Pahon Anak Joyik, 11th BIMP-EAGA
Joint Tourism Development Cluster chairman, said tourists should be security-conscious every time they tour to places. TOURISM /PAGE 5
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NCIP marks 17th Indigenous People's Rights Act TO strengthen and protect the rights of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) community here, the National Commis-
sion on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) region 10 gathered on October 29 tribe leaders and IP community to cel-
ebrate the 17th Indigenous People’s Rights Act (IPRA). Northern and Western Mindanao Ethnographic Commissioner Cosme M. Lambayon said that this is the 17th year since the approval of the IPRA. He said that the intent of IPRA is to strengthen and protect the rights of the indigenous community. NCIP was created to promote the rights of the tribes. As of now, Lambayon said that there are already 171 certificates of ancestral domains title issued and handed over, recognized all over the country. They have also issued 257 certificates of ancestral land titles to Baguio, General Santos and some parts of region 10. One of the requirements
for these recipient tribes is to prepare an ancestral domain sustainable development and protection plan. This plan should include the tribe’s projects and programs including education, livelihood, peace and order, ecological balance such as in watershed areas, among others. Lambayon said that they need to incorporate this ancestral domain sustainable, development and protection plan to the local development plan of their barangay, municipality, province or city to include them in their rural development and investment plan. Regional Director Roberto L. Almonte of NCIP also said that the IP belong NCIP / PAGE 8
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TESDA grads receive starter kits MARAWI City -- Seventyone (71) scholars from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) completed their skills training and obtained free starter kits on graduation rites held October 29 at TESDA Training Center in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao. Of the 108 confirmed course finishers, 71 are residents of the ARMM and 37 from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) communities in Region 12. The confirmation, led by directors Omar Shariff Jaafar of the ARMM and Zeus Ampuyas of TESDA-12, marked the first batch of technicalvocational finishers under the P10-M Sajahatra Bangsamoro Skills Training Scholarship program funded by the national government. The skills training is an educational component of the Sajahatra Bangsamoro, which is a socio-economic initiative for Moro communities availing for them wider access to opportunities in alleviating poverty. Another component is focused on
health services, including issuance of PhilHealth cards. The Sajahatra is also aimed at accelerating the transition of conflict-affected communities into productive areas while the government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) iron out the final peace agreement. Tapping the TESDAARMM for its implementation, the program for 660 slots in the entire autonomous region covers free technical education and skills training, competency assessment fee, starter kit, and a P60/training day allowance for each beneficiary. Ruby Andong, Sajahatra Bangsamoro program focal person, said around 424 beneficiaries in the ARMM are still undergoing their training in different localities in the region and are expected to complete their courses this month. The short-term courses are computer hardware servicing, auto-servicing, electrical installation and maintenance, machining, commercial cooking, consumer electronics, dressTESDA / PAGE 8
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The Law of Giving Think a minute…Almost everybody has heard the true saying, “It is more blessed to give than receive.” We even like to quote it. But do we really believe it? Or do we prefer to live by the saying, “Get all you can before your neighbor gets it.” Imagine you found a great fishing spot. And someone told you to keep this secret to yourself so you wou ld a lways have plenty of fish. But instead, you told all of your friends. Later, you actually ended up with many more fish t han w hat you yours elf had caught, because the people you shared your s e cret wit h kept giving you fish every day. Giving is like a force or energy that not only helps other people, but it brings back more for the person who gives. It’s a natural law of giving which we all must learn. You see, when we cho os e not to give to others, we actually stop t he c i rc u l at i on of blessing flowing back in our direction. Our selfcenteredness clogs up the pipes so we cannot receive blessings from God. So the way to get the flow going again is to start give. Be generous! Tip your waitress that extra dollar. If you’re
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poor, then give to someone who is even poorer than you are. Jesus Christ taught and showed that the secret to success and real prosperity is to give away what you have. Then, the blessings can flow back to you. It’s simply one of His l aws of living that always work s . B e st of a l l, you have the priceless joy and satisfaction of knowing you help e d ma ke ot her lives happier and better. But if you want that kind of life and success, you must first give your life to Jesus. When you let Jesus lead your life ever yday, He’ ll start showing you how to give and live His way. It’s the only way you can find the lasting success and satisfaction He created you to enjoy. Just Think a Minute…
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Press Secretary Adolf Azcuna Twice in the past, the group, composed of former press secretaries and former press undersecretaries, just decided to meet. No agenda was set. It was purely socials and an opportunity to sample the exquisite food and drinks served at XO 46 Bistro Filipino, a restaurant owned and operated by Sandee Masigan, daughter of former Press Undersecretary Deedee Siytangco. One meeting was organized to welcome visiting former Press Secretary Buddy Gomez, who describes himself in his Facebook account as a Texasbased “retired undocumented OFW.” Last week, the group met again, this time to honor one of its own, Adolf Azcuna. Azcuna is the first Filipino to be appointed as Commissioner of the International Commission of Jurists. Not to be confused with the International Court of Justice or World Court, the International Commission of Jurists is an international non-government organization dedicated to the promotion of human rights. It is composed of 60 eminent jurists and academics from all over the world. They are chosen for their “advocacy and policy work aimed at strengthening the role of lawyers and judges in protecting and promoting
human rights and the rule of law.” The International Commission of Jurists is based in Geneva, with regional offices in Thailand, South Africa, Guatemala, Nepal and North America. Azcuna will continue as Chancellor of the Philippine Judicial Academy - the “finishing school” for judges and court personnel. As ICJ Commissioner, he will be asked to lecture now and then on human rights and the rule of law and the strengthening of the justice system in Asia. With his legal and judicial experience as well as his fundamental commitment to human rights, the job fits Azcuna to a “t”. A brilliant product of the Ateneo College of Law, (he was bar topnother in 1962 ) he also completed post graduate studies in International Law and Jurisprudence at the University of Salzburg in Austria. He was a delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention and also a member of the Constitutional Commission of 1986. During the Cory administration, he served consecutively as Presidential Spokesperson, Press Secretary and later as Presidential Legal Counsel. Post Cory, he became a partner in the Azcuna, Yorac,
Arroyo and Chua Law Office until 2002 when he was appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. When Azcuna retired from the Supreme Court in 2009, then Chief Justice Reynato Puno acknowledged Azcuna not only for his erudite decisions but most importantly, for Azcuna’s bold initiatives in laying the constitutional foundation for the adoption by the Supreme Court of the Writ of Amparo. Azcuna achieved this by authoring the appropriate provisions in both the 1971 and 1986 constitutions, as well as his extensive researches and scholarly dissertation on the Writ of Amparo. In a nutshell, the Writ of Amparo provides “additional deterrence” to possible abuses committed by misguided elements who have been blamed for extra-legal killings and enforced disappearances. At the Philippine Judicial Academy, Azcuna is a strong advocate of speedy conflict resolution and the implementation of the Justice on Wheels program. He is now very much in demand as a resource speaker and consultant on current legal issues, the latest of which involves the constitutionality of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
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Aside from this writer, present during last week’s lunch were former Press S e cret ar ies Ro d Re yes, Ducky Paredes, Jun Icban, and former Undersecretary Deedee Siytangco. We missed D ong P u no and C h ito Villanueva. Kit Tatad, again, was out the country. We will probably have Davao-based Jess Dureza join us next time when he is in town. Guests included Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, Maria Montelibano of Radio TV Malacanan and newlyappointed Communications Undersecretary Jan Co Chua. Lunch host Mike Toledo (late for the meal because of an extended meeting with his Philex boss MVP) arrived just in time to pick up the tab. Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com.
Obstruction of truth and justice at the Senate LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight…” (Isaiah 5:21, the Holy Bible). HERE’S WHY SENATORS THREW OUT UNA OFFICIALS FROM HEARING: Former Alagad Rep. Rodante Marcoleta and his co-anchor G en Sagabarbia in the NET 25 8 to 9 am daily program “Sa Ganang Mamamayan” gave an interesting reason why Senators Aquilino Pimentel III, Allan Peter Cayetano and Antonio Trillanes IV blocked United Nationalist A l li ance of f ici a ls Toby Tiangco (incumbent Malabon congressman) and JV Bautista from speaking at a Senate sub-committee h e a r i n g o n T h u r s d a y, October 30, 2014. Marcoleta and Sagabarbia said Pimentel, Cayetano, and Trillanes did not want Tiangco and Bautista from discrediting t h e i r s u b - c o m m i t t e e’s principal witness, former Makati City Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado, in their quest to vilify Vice President Jejomar Binay and thereby destroy his chances as a presidential candidate in 2016, assuring in the process the election of a favored contender. It t u r n e d o u t t h a t Tiangco and Bautista wanted to present proof that, indeed, Mercado was hospitalized after giving his testimony against Binay.
The proof of Mercado’s hospitalization, taken from the hospital where Mercado was a l lege d ly conf ine d for treatment, was to be presented to the PimentelCayetano-Trillanes subcommittee on Thursday. O B S T RU C T I O N O F TRUTH & JUSTICE AT THE SENATE: Why did Tiangco and Bautista want to show proof of Mercado’s confinement after his testimony against Binay? Well, the reason is that, reacting to disclosures about that hospital confinement, Mercado denied he was indeed hospitalized. He then issued a dare: he would take back all his supposed disclosures against Binay if anyone can present that he w as ho spit a l i z e d i n any hospital in the entire Philippines. Somehow though, UNA managed to secure official proof that Mercado got h o s pit a l i z e d . It w o u l d seem somebody from the hospital wasn’t able to take Mercado’s claim that he was not hospitalized, so that somebody gave UNA documentary proof of that confinement. That was what Tiangco and Bautista wanted to present to the committee of three of Pimentel, Cayetano, and Trillanes, according to Marcoleta and Sagabarbia during the live telecast of their NET 25 show on Friday, October 3 1 , 2 0 1 4 . Ap p a r e n t l y
seeing that what Tiangco and Bautista wanted to publicly pres ent wou ld cr ush t heir vi lif icat ion campaign against Binay, the senators threw them out of the hearing, in an obv ious obst r uc t ion of truth and justice. S E N AT E I N Q U I RY PURE AND SIMPLE DEMOLITION JOB: Clearly, it can no longer be denied now that the subcommittee inquiry against Binay is not, in reality, “in aid of legislation”. It is pure and simple demolition job, against the perceived front-running presidential candidate in 2016, who, frighteningly to them, does not belong to their click or their gang. Because Binay does not belong to the critics’ click or gang, he is expected to send all of them to jail, for their own established w rongd oi ng s i nvolv i ng bi l li ons of gove r nme nt funds given to them in the guise of priority development assistance funds (PDAF) or disbursement acceleration program (DAP) funds, both of which were declared i l lega l by a unanimous decision of the Supreme Court this year. A n d t h at i s e x a c t l y w hy h i s c r it i c s d o n ot w a nt B i n ay t o b e c o m e president. Even if he is perceived to be close to the family of President Aquino, his vast powers as
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the next president may not be effective in stopping the filing or the prosecution of the appropriate plunder and graft cases against the President himself and his allies, in connection with t he i r u s e of PDA F and DAP. Exciting!!! PLEASE LISTEN: “ Ta m b a l a n g B a t a s a t Somintac”, jointly aired at D Z E C , 1 0 6 2 k H z i n Manila, 1080 kHz in Dagupan City, 711 kHz in Naga City, 1260 kHz in Lucena City, 1224 kHz in Davao City, and at www. eaglebroadcasting.net, Mondays to Fridays, at 6 a.m.; “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas”, at 103.7 mHz in D on C arlos, Bu k idnon, Mondays to Fridays, at 7 a.m.; “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas” at 801 kHz on the AM band (Panay Island), Mond ays to Fr id ays, at 1 0 a . m . ; and “Ka k ampi Mo Ang Batas” at 107.5 Win FM, Roxas, Isabela (Saturday, 5:30 a.m., and Sunday, 7 a.m.).
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Del Monte Pacific prioritizes payment of loan from BDO DEL Monte Pacific Limited (DMPL) is using the entire proceeds from a planned preferred share offering to settle its obligations with the parent of its underwriter. A prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission show the fruit canner and grower dropped a plan to partially repay a $15.6-million short-term loan from Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. Instead, DMPL will use the proceeds to pay for a $350-million bridge loan from BDOUnibank Inc and the balance will be earmarked to fund offer-related costs. BDO Capital & Investment Corp was tapped as the issue manager, lead underwriter and bookrunner of the offering. The loans were used to partially finance the acquisition of US-based Del Monte Foods Corp’s consumer business, which was later renamed to Del Monte Foods Inc (DMFI). The Philippine firm purchased DMFI last February for $1.68 billion. DMPL is selling 36 million preferred shares at an offer price of up to $10 per share from December 3 to 12. The shares will be listed on the Main Board of the Philippine Stock Exchange. Dividends on the preferred shares will be at a fixed rate of 5.25-7 percent per annum. The preferred share sale is part of a series of equity fundraising initiatives aimed at reducing DMPL's borrowings by approximately $520 million. After the planned preferred share sale and recently completed sale of common shares, the company will undertake a rights offer. DMPL lost $21.9 million in the May to July period, which corresponds to the first quarter of the fiscal year of DMFI, due to higher interest expense.
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Joyik was reacting to a question on how to promote tourism in Malaysia with the recent kidnapping incidents perpetrated by suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits in some areas of Sabah. At least two Malaysians, a policeman and a fish broker, were seized a few months ago by gunmen in an island resort in Sabah are still being held hostage by suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits in Sulu. Sabah, a region north of Borneo, is being claimed by the Philippines as part of its territory since it historically belongs to the Sultanate of Sulu. “Of course, everywhere we go the issue of safety and security is always there. So we as tourists should also take precaution. Don’t take things for granted,” said Joyik, who also headed of the delegates from Malaysian during the 11th BIMP-EAGA Joint Tourism Development Meeting held on Monday and Tuesday. He said it is the role of the tourism sector stakeholders to explain to the tourists that the peace and order condition of a particular place “is not that bad” citing “tourism is seeing and believing.” Arturo Boncato Jr., Department of Tourism (DOT) Assistant Secretary for Mindanao and head of the Philippine delegation to the two-day event, echoed Joyik’s advice citing the issues of safety and security could be addressed by “pursuing the culture of tourism.” “We in the Department really believe that by pursuing culture of tourism and implementing it and engaging the communities, we will be able
to confront the issues of safety and security,” Boncato said. “We as a community, when strengthened and in the true essence of tourism, we will be able to protect them (tourists) while they visit us,” he said. “In the process, we create an environment where people can earn and when people earn, they become happier,” he added. Delegations from Brunei headed by Noraini Haji Tersad and from Indonesia led by Azwir Malaon also attended the two-day event. The cluster meeting aimed to enhance collaboration and cooperation among the EAGA tourism ministries, stakeholders, industry players, and local government units to ensure a more cohesive approach in marketing and promoting priority tourism destinations. EAGA offers diverse landand water-based tourist attractions that can parallel the world’s best and also boasts of some of the best dive spots in the world.
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Holcim Philippines’ plant in Lugait, Misamis Oriental Holcim net rises 4.45% on cement demand from PPPs
CEMENT manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. said third-quarter net profit rose 4.45% on the back of strong demand, driven by public-private partnership (PPP) projects. Net profit for the July-to-September period climbed to P721.96 million from P691.21 million a year earlier, while gross revenue jumped 18.2% to P8.11 billion. “We are present in many places, and I would like to think we have the best footprint in the markets where we are in,” Holcim President and Chief Executive Officer Eduardo A. Sahagun said in a press briefing on Thursday in Makati City. He also cited steady demand for cement nationwide, with the pace of construction barely interrupted due to fewer typhoons this year. Third-quarter operating expenses rose 7.38% to P487.09 million, as the company imported clinker to supplement supply while its plants were undergoing maintenance. “For maintenance, the scheduled shutdown once a year normally happens during the third quarter…
that’s why you see costs moving a little bit higher,” Mr. Sahagun said. “As we increase our volume, this will be supported by imported clinker, which is more expensive than our own,” he added. “But we’re doing something to improve local production.” Net profit for the first nine months increased to P4.04 billion from P3.74
billion year on year, while net sales similarly went up to P24.97 billion from P22.14 billion. From January to September, volume sold grew 11% to over 136 million cement bags from 122 million bags a year earlier. Third-quarter volume also increased to almost 45 million cement bags from 38 million previously.
“This country needs every bag of cement it can produce,” Mr. Sahagun said, adding that current capacity is “almost not enough” to meet demand. In a separate statement, the company said “heavy demand” for cement is expected to continue in the medium term, on the back of sustained rollout of construction projects.
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BULUA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONDUCTS A FIVE-DAY MID-YEAR INSERVICE TRAINING WITH THE Theme: “PUSHING THE LIMITS FOR HIGHER NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST (NAT) FOR 2015: ONE MIND, ONE HEART, ONE SPIRIT” By: WILLIAM C. AGOMANA, Secondary School Principal-I Bulua National High School S.y. 2014-2015
“When we teach we give part of ourselves – our values, our own principles in life, dreams and aspirations”.
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e are teachers; we have been born to teach. But the most challenging part of teaching is the giving process – for a teacher cannot give what he does not have. As we continue to serve others through our learners, we are at the same time responsible and accountable for them. They don’t listen to us- they want to witness us. It is no longer what we say but who we are matters most. If we aim high both in academic and non-academic skills, they can witness excellence from us. These things can only be possible if we are willing to continuously immerse ourselves for LEARNING. Bulua National High School Mid-Year In Service Training was anchored to RA 10533 otherwise known as Enhanced Basic Education curriculum or ( K to 12 Program). The training was conducted at Bulua NHS covered court for three (3) days, October 20-21, and 24, 2014.The second phase was in Riverview Inn for two (2) days, October 22-23, 2014. This In Service training was designed to strengthen the curriculum and continue the professional development of teachers, staff and school principal. The insights from the competent resource speakers are of great help in achieving higher learners’ academic skills and non-academic outcome. The training was showcasing the interventions, best teaching strategies and foster cooperation among teaching and non-teaching personnel in pushing the limits for higher National achievement Test (NAT-2015) results.
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companies are currently here for the 2nd BIMP EAGA-IMT GT trade fair in a bid to forge partnerships with Mindanao investors and those from the other participating countries. “We [also] want to explore business opportunities through direct supply, distribution or partnerships,” Ahmad said. BIMP EAGA stands for Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the PhilippinesEast ASEAN Growth Area, an initiative launched in 1994 to accelerate the growth of less developed areas of the participating countries. IMT GT stands for Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand Growth Triangle, which was formed a year ahead of BIMP EAGA. Mindanao and Palawan are the focus areas of the Philippines under the BIMP EAGA initiative. MATRADE Manila Trade Commissioner Nyaee Ayup said they are aggressively promoting the Malaysian products and services closer to the BIMP EAGA market, which they considered as an important sub-region in Southeast Asia. She noted that Mindanao offers a lot of opportunities, especially that the government and the MILF have reached a final peace agreement. “Mindanao is a new market to us,” Ayup told report-
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The major Malaysian companies that took part in the trade fair include Labuan Corp, TNB Remaco and MDS Consultancy Group Sdn Bhd. The others were Duha Edar Sdn Bhd, Azaib Holdings Sdn Bhd, Ambang Dorongan Sdn Bhd, Millions Star Trading Sdn Bhd, I-Tim Holdings Sdn Bhd, Forest Interactive Sdn Bhd and Adtech Malaysia Sdn Bhd. These companies represent various sectors from food and beverages, health and beauty products, repair AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION WITH CONFIRMITY OF SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the ANNE PAJO, who died intestate on September 17, 2007 at kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City. (Hereto attached is the machine copy of the Death Certificate of my wife, the late Anne Pajo which form as an integral part hereof). Left her share with our house and lot with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T- 64347, located at kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, Philippines, and more particularly described as follows to wit; A parcel of land ( Lot 5, Block 12, PSC-10-009858, being a portion of Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, and Lot 1., Block 6,, PSD-10-009099) situated at kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City. Containing the technical description under TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-64347 of the Registry of Deeds for Cagayan de Oro City; said parcel of residential lot and its improvement are declared under Tax Dec. No.070484 issued by the City Assessor’s of Cagayan de Oro City.” is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION WITH CONFIRMITY OF SALE under the notary public of Atty. EMELITO J. MARQUINO, As per Doc. No. 418; Page No.83;Book No. X; Series of 2013. BWM: Nov. 3, 10 & 17, 2014
Specifically, the INSET was intended for the following objectives: 1. To update the teaching and non-teaching personnel on the DEPED Orders, Memorandum, Advisories, programs and activities. 2. To showcase best teaching interventions and School Based Management (SBM) best practices by subject area. 3. To explain the process of Instructional and administrative supervision 4. To update teachers’ welfare and benefits 5. To bench mark the NAT-2014 results, what we can do in order to increase the NAT-2015? 6. To reorganize School Disaster Risk Reduction Management (SDRRM) 7. To analyze the 1st and 2nd quarter Examination results Indeed, the training was successfully made possible by the unwavering support of Bulua NHS Faculty Club and stakeholders. The encouragement and supervision of JUAN A. MINGO, EPS-I TLE/Monitoring Supervisor, the approval of ELENA M.BORCILLO, CESO VI Schools Division Superintendent and Dr. REYNALDO E. MANUEL JR., Assistant Schools Division Superintendent greatly motivated and influenced the teaching and non-teaching personnel to continuously quest for higher academic performance in National Achievement Test (NAT-2015).
and maintenance technical services and consultancy, among others. “There are a lot of trade potentials in BIMP EAGA, which member countries can explore given their vast natural resources,” Ayup said in a statement. The top performing goods traded from the region include coal, seaweeds and agricultural products from Indonesia; tuna, banana and pineapple from the Philippines; timber and palm oil from Malaysia; and petroleum from Brunei. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OS ESTATE WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE: Notice is hereby given that the late Lucio Febrera Ordeniza, who died intestate on January 9,2013 at Ozamis City; That said decedent died intestate without will or testament and without leaving any debts whatsoever, in favor of any person entity; “ A parcel of land Lot No. 537 of the Cadastral Survey of Tangub City, situated in the Barrio of Labuyo (now Garang), Municipality of Tangub (now city), Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE., by Lot No. 536; on the SE., by the shore of Paguil Bay; on the SW., Lot No. 530; and on the NW., by Lot No. 532. Containing an area of THIRTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (13,159) sq.m. more or less, covered by Title No. T-1238 of the Office of the Registry of Deeds and embraced by Tax Declaration No. 100060.”, is subject of DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OS ESTATE WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE, as per Doc. No. 1425, Page No. 76, Book No. 35, Series of 2014, under notary public Atty. Joel A. Alima.
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In July, the local units of Holcim Ltd and Lafarge SA embarked on a study to combine their businesses in an effort to take advantage of the synergies and opportunities arising from the merger of their parent companies. Swiss giant Holcim revealed an all-share deal to acquire France's Lafarge in April that would create a cement giant with combined sales of $44 billion. The merger is expected to be completed in the first half of 2015. Meanwhile, the major stockholders of LRI are planning to sell their shares in the company to an undisclosed third party, subject to agreement on the terms and conditions of the sale and the completion of the merger. The selling shareholders are Calumboyan Holdings Inc, Lafarge Holdings Philippines Inc, Round Royal Inc and South Western Cement Ventures Inc. They own a combined 88.83 percent of the listed company based on a regulatory filing. –InterAksyon.com
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hydro facility. "The details of the OMA, between [National Power Corp] and Psalm, including the Agus-Pulangui plants, are under discussion," he said. The mammoth power complex, which state-owned Napocor operates, accounts for more than half of Mindanao's power generating capacity.
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The Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) mandates the privatization of the Agus-Pulangi plants as well as other Napocor assets to settle its debts. Various sectors in Mindanao however have bucked the privatization of the facility, which is largely responsible for the relatively lower electricity rates that the region enjoys. Those opposed to the facility’s privatization have instead proposed the creation of a state-run Mindanao Power Corp to take over government plants in the region. Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho L. Petilla, however, said that the procurement of an OMA does not mean that government will not privatize the facility. "The OMA is there just to make sure that the generating capacities are well maintained and operated," he said. Private power plant operators have long sought the sale of the Agus-Pulangi primarily because of government's undue edge against competition in the region. Petilla said the Department of Energy is still consulting various agencies regarding the sale of AgusPulangi "considering that there is a bill in Congress regarding Mindano Power Corp and another bill, the Bangsamoro." The power facility draws water from the Agus River, which under the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law, will be included in the soon-to-becreated autonomous region.
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TURKISH AMBASSADOR TO THE PHILIPPINES – Her Excellency Ambassador Esra Cankorur (right photo, center) made a courtesy call to VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ during her visit in Misamis Oriental. She was accompanied by Mr. Jolly S. Lais (right photo, extreme right), Chief of ARMM Manila Liaison Office (MLO). Ambassador Cankorur was set to visit the different provinces of the mainland Mindanao more particularly, Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao, after her courtesy call.
NCIP celebrates 17th Indigenous People's Rights Act BY Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, (PIA) – To strengthen and protect the rights of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) community here, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) region 10 gathered on October 29 tribe leaders and IP community to celebrate the 17th Indigenous People’s Rights Act (IPRA). Northern and Western Mindanao Ethnographic Commissioner Cosme M. Lambayon said that this is the 17th year since the approval of the IPRA. He said that the intent of IPRA is to strengthen and protect the rights of the indigenous community. NCIP was created to promote the rights of the tribes. As of now, Lambayon said that there are already 171 certificates of ancestral domains title issued and handed over, recognized all over the country. They have also issued 257 certificates of ancestral land titles to Baguio, General Santos and some parts of region 10. One of the requirements for these recipient tribes is to prepare an ancestral domain sustainable development and protection plan. This plan should include the tribe’s projects and programs including education, livelihood, peace and order, ecological balance such as in watershed areas, among others. Lambayon said that they need to incorporate this ancestral domain sustainable, development and protection plan to the local development plan of their baranggay, municipality, province or city to include them
TESDA... from page 2 making, food and beverage, and bread and pastry production. “The program caters to the need for skills training of MILF rebel-returnees and their dependents for key employment and job generation,” she said. Andong said a job matching scheme has been designed and will be launched early next year in support of the program. The training program, expanding from 45 to 55 days, has the support of partner institutions, such as trade schools, as service providers accredited by the TESDA. Bohari Abdulkadir, 22, a former member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces, now a graduate in Computer Hardware Servicing, said he’d rather choose his tool kit than his firearm. “Ito na ang pipiliin ko kesa baril. Balak ko pong makapagpatayo agad ng sarili kong computer repair
in their rural development and investment plan. Regional Director Roberto L. Almonte of NCIP also said that the IP belong to the marginalized sector of the country that is why programs are implemented for them. Meanwhile, Datu Maida, one of the elders recognized that partnership is the key to development. He said that they cannot stand alone, they must partner with the government to attain peace and development. He added that through IPRA, discrimination is diminished. The elders further created a regional league in region 10 to identify and look into the problems and issues and how to find solutions and strengthen IPs in the region. Avowing the rights and welfare of the Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) or Indigenous Peoples (IPs), particularly their clamor on land tenure security and the recognition of their freedom to make choices under the rubric of human rights and development, Republic Act 8371 was enacted into law on October 29, 1997 creating the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) merging the Office for Northern Cultural Communities (ONCC) and the Office for Southern Cultural Communities (OSCC) as its Organic Offices. This year's celebration is observed with the theme, "IPRA-A Ray of Hope in Reclaiming Indigenous Peoples Identity." (JMOR/PIA10)
shop (I will opt to this than firearms. I am planning to venture into computer repair shop).” TESDA-ARMM director Jaafar urged the graduates to be the front-runners of hope and partners for development in the incoming Bangsamoro entity.
NCIP... from page 2 to the marginalized sector of the country that is why programs are implemented for them. Meanwhile, Datu Maida, one of the elders recognized that partnership is the key to development. He said that they cannot stand alone, they must partner with the government to attain peace and development. He added that through IPRA, discrimination is diminished. The elders further created a regional league in region 10 to identify and look
into the problems and issues and how to find solutions and strengthen IPs in the region. Avowing the rights and welfare of the Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) or Indigenous Peoples (IPs), particularly their clamor on land tenure security and the recognition of their freedom to make choices under the rubric of human rights and development, Republic Act 8371 was enacted into law on October 29, 1997 creating the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) merging the Office for Northern Cultural Communities (ONCC) and the Office for Southern Cultural Communities (OSCC) as its Organic Offices. This year's celebration is observed with the theme, "IPRA-A Ray of Hope in Reclaiming Indigenous Peoples Identity." (JMOR/PIA10)
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(from left) CINEMAGIS 6 winners Joe Bacus (“Ika-3 Putahi”) and Eastine Charles Taneo (“Wa Ko Ka Kita”), who won the Professional and Student categories respectively, pose with their trophies during the awarding ceremonies at the SM City CdeO Activity Center, January 2014. The two filmmakers also earned spots for the 6th edition of the Cinema Rehiyon - the national exhibition of regional films, organized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. [File Photo: S. UY]
CINEMAGIS 7 calls for entries T he Xavier University, Xavier Center for Culture and the Arts (XCCA), National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Xavier Science Foundation present the 7th edition of CineMagis – NorthMin Digital Short Film Festival. CineMagis is the region’s first short film festival which
aims at encouraging our film making enthusiasts to address and reflect on Mindanao experiences, voices, aspirations, and issues. Filmmakers are also encouraged to draw inspirations from any local lore or any pressing realities that capture the essence of Magis – a take on doing more, leaping the extra mile, or to have more care for
others, doing better things for the greater glory of God through renewal of the self. CineMagis aims at recognizing and strengthening the skills of our filmmakers to come up with significant body of works that will lead them to national recognitions and contribute to the rising Mindanao Film Industry.
Over the years, CineMagis has produced standout regional filmmakers with the passion to tell stories – Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy, Jasmin Limas, Joe Bacus, Jenriel Lagat, Ray Anthony Lao, Eastine Charles Taneo, Tzaddi Esguerra, Glenmark Doromal, and many others. CINEMaGIS | Page B2
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uring the span of the last few weeks, I have met a lot of inspirational people, been to a field work that was breathtaking, and just having a good time. They say, we should count our blessings – I always do. Thankful that God has given me another year, my family always there, friends who I share crazy moments with, and meeting very inspirational people along the way, the likes of Coach Noel Villa – who propelled the Cagayan de Oro Rugby Team to land a spot in the national Rugby scene. Coach Noel also trains athletes with his Dynamic Training Approach program and is also a mobile photographer and artist. I also got the opportunity to be a part of the launching of the newly formed Cagayan de Oro (slash) Liceo de Cagayan University Dragon Boat Team aka Liceo Dragonoids, they’re a team to watch with Bugsay Mindanao – a Dragon Boat race event set in December – is already set. The ROX Mapawa Trail Run gave me a chance to really look at the beauty of nature, the 2,000 plus hectares of the protected Mapawa Nature Park is a must visit place when you are in Cagayan de Oro – even for Kagay-anons. Covering the event with Glenn, Arjay and Shan was a stress-free duty filled with laughs, chats, and more laughs. We were provided 4 motorcycles to take us from one
CINEMaGIS from Page B1... This year, CineMagis suggests the following themes: Inner Peace, Cultural Solidarity, Human Rights, Gender and Development, Harmony with the Environment, Cultural Understanding and Awareness and Life’s Funny and subtle contradictions. The author and curator of CINEMAGIS, and XCCA director, Hobart P. Savior says “we hope to strengthen the film making literacy for beyond the skill, a 'filmic' quality lies on the substance that a filmmaker wishes to assert. We hope to see, smell, hear and even taste what we our voices in our locale, let's say what our Cagayan de Oro offers to tell or of Northern Mindanao's triumphs of life, experience and even love... I mean, going deeply through our roots, even a very simple narrative of an experience that captures some aspects of truth in our locale's milieu is a mark of deep understanding of what is lived and
point to another in the trail – I cannot imagine bringing our gears while covering the event without the vehicles. Simply amazing team from ROX who were very busy and still managed to keep track of us and taking care of us. Thanks to Ms Norj, Ms Mae and Jerome, and Ms Jane and the whole ROX team, especially Mr Edgar Rabino – we had some laughs at their booth while Arjay was trying to convince (ROX booth staff) Wendy to give them the Salomon shoes and gears on the display mannequin… hehehe… There, I we met a lot of really good runners – one is Cornelis Sandy Rijskamp, a 69-year-old Dutchman who finished ‘in style’ on the 22K run. Just by seeing him cross the finish line after the testy MTR trail was truly an amazing sight, I hope I would reach his age and still be that fit. Then I had the pleasure of meeting Mixed Martial Arts fighters who were in the city for the Proving Grounds: October Fists event at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel just a couple of days ago. My good friend Lorde Ray “The Punisher” Yamit of MUMMA (Mindanao Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts) in CDO was up against former URCC Champion Rex de Lara. Lorde eventually lost to Rex via submission. Knowing the two fighters, two champions, is a moment for keeps. Then I also met Dr. Angelito "The
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with MMA fighter Dr. Angelito “The Saint” Manguray The Liceo U Dragonoids
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Saint” Manguray. Not many know him, but I was already a fan when I watched his fight videos via youtube, especially when he pounded his American opponent Shane Wiggand in the Martial Combat event in Singapore, 2010. Oh, did I mention he was 42 years old during that fight? And he still fights in the MMA scene to this day.
internalized would make a great assertion through film”. CineMagis has two regular competitive categories – Student and Professional. Students who are currently enrolled in any school or university in Northern Mindanao are encouraged to submit their film entries together with the filmmaker’s resume or bio data with two 2x2 ID pictures; 1 page synopsis of the film; certification from any authority or professor who attests the originality and filled out application/entry form. In the Professional Category, the filmmakers must be residents of Northern Mindanao and may submit their entries together with their resume or bio data with two 2x2 ID pictures; 1 page synopsis of the film; certification from any authority or professor who attests the originality and filled out application/entry form. There are two new categories for this year’s edition of the film festival, a 3 minutes and 14 seconds (Pi) Short Film on an Ignatian Value example: Cura Personalis or Care for Others,
Of course, my greatest source of inspiration is my family. My MassComm students and my friends at the university where I teach also give me that inspiration. I have seen my students push hard to do more – for others and themselves. So now, I’m 35 – counting and thankful.
Cookies and Coffee 2014 by Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy Simplicity of Lifestyle, Honesty, For inquiries or among others) and 3 minutes and clarifications please call 14 seconds (Pi) Short Film on XU’s Research and Social Outreach 858-3116 local 2059 Thematic Agenda: Food Security, or mobile number Health, Environment, Governance, 0927-877-1686, and Peace. The two new categories or email are also open to the public and are tatsoriano@gmail.com not exclusive to Xavier University. CineMagis Awards include major FILE FORMAT awards: Best Art Direction, Best requirements: Cinematography, Best Story, Best Editing, Best Sound Scoring, Best Film and Teaser: H.264 Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, MPEG 4 AVC 720p/1080p Best Short Film – one for each 16:9 Widescreen category (Student and Professional). Poster: JPEG format CineMagis minor awards 13x19in include: Male and Female Star Must be submitted on a of the Night, Breakthrough film USB Flash Drive and on material, Special Citation on DVD as Data Disc Animation, and Audience Choice (2 Copies) Award. The deadline for Submission is Films must be named December 27, 2014 up to 9:00PM properly only. Filmmakers must submit all Example: entries to Mr. Josey Rex Soriano, CategoryTitle.mp4 Xavier Center for Culture and the “(Student) Life.mp4”, Arts (XCCA) office, 3rd floor, Museo (Student) Life Teaser.mp4, de Oro, Xavier University-Ateneo (Student) Life Poster.jpg de Cagayan, Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City.
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nvironment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje has called on Filipinos to avoid generating unnecessary waste and pollution as they troop to cemeteries to remember their departed loved ones.
“Let us turn All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day into a more meaningful and memorable experience by minimizing waste and pollution in cemeteries,” Paje said. He warned that “small acts, whether negative or positive, when taken collectively can
have such a drastic impact on the environment.” “It takes as little as using recyclable containers to contain your food, from candies to meals and drinks, to reduce the waste that is collected or otherwise end up in our waterways,” Paje
pointed out. Citing a 2013 report by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Paje said that about a hundred truckloads of garbage were collec ted f rom various cemeteries in the nation’s capital region alone. As a friendly reminder, Paje urged those who will troop to cemeteries to bring only enough food to avoid wastage, use fresh flowers or potted plants without plastic wrappings, and not to leave
their trash behind. The environment chief also encouraged cemetery administrators to set up enough strategically-located receptacles for different types of waste, and to strictly implement waste-related local ordinances like prohibiting the use of plastic bags. Paje likewise proposed setting up barangay brigades t hat wou l d go arou nd cemeteries and monitor littering incidents. “Local government units
should exercise political will in enforcing provisions of Republic Act 9003, or the Ecological S olid Waste Management Act. This includes penalizing a person caught littering with a fine from P300 to P1,000, or render community service,” he said. He also provided the following tips for motorists during Undas: · Carpool or use bigger vehicles to accommodate more family members, and
lessen the number of trips to and from the cemeteries. · Use alternate roads with less traffic, and avoid peak traffic hours. · Park a good distance from the cemetery to lessen congestion, and walk the rest of the way. Use bicycles, if possible. · Make sure that vehicles are well-maintained prior to the trip. Avail of free tune-up services offered by oil companies during the holidays. (DENR)
Unsustainable fishing practices blamed for dwindling catch in Lake Mainit MAINIT, Surigao del Norte – The population of pijanga or white goby in Lake Mainit appeared to have declined in recent years based on the dwindling catch of fishermen, a phenomenon that has been blamed on unsustainable fishing practices and several other causes. Pijanga is the dominant fish species in the lake that straddles the towns of Jabonga and Kitcharao in Agusan del Norte and Alegria and Mainit in Surigao del Norte. But Jo el Sa lino, a fisherman in this town said his catch had reduced over the years. “Before we could get like 25 kilos a day or more but now we can get 5-10 kilos, a way low,” he said. He blamed the dwindling catch on the practice of fishermen of getting “saguyon” (fingerlings of pijanga), which he said will further reduce the number of pijanga if not stopped. “Some people would love to eat fried saguyon. One piece of saguyon the size of a pancake has 1500 heads of tiny pijanga,” he said. Salino added hundreds of fishermen like him will lose their source of income if the pijanga population continued to decrease. Pijanga can be bought in the local market at 60-120 pesos per kilo, depending on the size of the fish. “So far makahatod pa
man g i hap on ang mga mangingisda og pijanga diri sa merkado. Wala pa gyod magnihit ang supply,” (So far fishermen can still deliver pijanga here in the market. Supply has not really become scarce) said a vendor in Mainit Public Market. P ij a n g a s i z e r a n g e s from 57 to 242 mm, according to the 2009 study conducted by Mindanao
State University-Naawan Foundation for Science and Technology Development titled “Sustainable Fisheries Management Program for Lake Mainit”. The study said pijanga is the dominant fish in the lake, but its number has declined because of unsustainable fishing practices. “ The lake and river fisheries are rapidly
b e i ng d e pl e te d du e to unsustainable or destructive fishing practices, too many fishers, highly diversified fishing technology, and lack of enforcement of fisheries and environmental policies. Income from fishing is no longer sustainable in many areas, and lakeshore communities fear that rare and endemic fishes in the lake will be lost due to
overfishing,” it said. “Lake Mainit also faces threats of habitat degradation due to pollution from agriculture and mining, destructive fishing practices and the use of chemicals or poisons have reduced the aquatic biodiversity of the lake,” it added. Lake Mainit, the fourth largest lake in the country, occupies an area of 17,060
ENDANGERED. Workers place a sign on the fenced nest of a Hawksbill Turtle in Barangay Candiis, Magsaysay town in Misamis Oriental, September 25, 2014. The fence is meant to protect the turtle from predators.
hUdYaKa| from Page B4... Hudyaka aims to have more fashion shows, designer spotlights and an exhibit-cummarketplaces of Mindanaonon Products to showcase to the public, and actively promote local small-scale to medium enterprises and convey towards the public and the stories behind these Mindanaonon brands, thus, building Mindanaonon pride.
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Hudyaka also aims to become a resource where people, both local and international can meetand-greet the Mindanaonon entrepreneurs, designers and owners and discover aspirational and progressive Mindanaonon brands for possible collaborations and new projects. Hudyaka dreams that it will have a strong marketing niche where they will leverage
on customer base through social media marketing in different mediums promoting all of the small-scale brand’s positioning. Hudyaka’s mission is to establish an annual exhibitcum-marketplace showcasing local brands that promotes indigeneous products, which is truly and proudly “Mindanaonon” in Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. This paved way to the event
hectares. When asked for comment, Mainit Mayor Ramon B. Mondano told MindaNews said he had no details on how much the fish population had decreased. “It’s sad that the number is decreasing, but actually, it’s not that sudden, it’s just slowly decreasing,” he said. The mayor cited the presence of more fishermen in the lake as the cause. “Before, there were fewer people who fish in the lake compared today,” he said. Mo n d a n o a l s o s a i d another factor could be climate change. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic ResourcesCaraga has been studying the declining pijanga catch in the lake. Nerio Casil, regional director of BFAR-Caraga said the study was still ongoing and they didn’t have the figures yet. Casil said they are proposing a moratorium on catching pijanga in all the towns surrounding the lake to address the problem. He said they are also studying the impact of climate change on the lake particularly on the fish. He admitted that BFAR had no data yet on the number of fishermen around the lake, as they were still completing the Fish Registration Program for these towns. (Roel N. Catoto/MindaNews)
will launched October 26, Sunday at the Activity Center of Centrio Ayala Mall. The showcase will continue for a week until November 9, Sunday where the public can see the pieces in the same area and is open to all. Directory for the Hudyaka Designers and the Ayala Beneficiary Association Inc. (ABAI) Weavers Showroom is now open near Laguindingan Airport.
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THE HUDYAKA DESIGNERS and PRODUCTS Nicole Cabanlet for Earthborn Journals (0916 – 751 – 8778) 100% handmade, tree-free, acid-free and chlorine-free, natural paper materials transformed into stylish Travel Journals or Notebooks sourced from Higaonon Abaca Farmers. Chris Gomez for Chromez Home Furnishings (0927 – 773 – 8703) Modern floor lamps using recycled paper into paper mache on a level that is uniquely CDO-inspired. Joco Commendador for Joco Shoes (0977 – 194 – 0618) Joco Shoes provide an array of footwear designers, ranging from towering platform to sculptural wearable ones. Martha Rodriguez for Vesti Bags – Vesti showcasing of Beauty of Mindanao (0917 – 813 – 8701) Martha Rodriguez built VESTI to showcase the different facets of these hand woven indigenous fabrics from different Tribes and communities in Mindanao. Jun Artajo (0932 – 843 – 4484) He joins the Hudyaka Designers on putting her trademark prints on Mindanao Silk. Shiela Dimalerio for Shiela Bags (0942 – 811 – 7778) With her recent accomplishment from Manila FAME Red Box last March 2014, she awed us with her intricate details and wood manipulation towards bamboo clutches in different strokes of color, finishing and beading. Ann Simblante (0927 – 464 – 2383) Gil Macaibay III, guest designer
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major exhibition-cummarketplace where Kagayanon local small and medium enterprises are given the opportunity to showcase their indigenous products, talk about the brand’s message and interact with press writers, influential persons from the private and government sectors and the consumers or the public. Hudyaka will rekindle the spark among local entrepreneurs, stakeholders, investors with the direction of infusing ethnicity and modernity, small-scale and designer, local and international.
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moves forward hand in hand in bringing the literary meaning to the public from the local to the international scene with the belief in a sentence. “Everytime I am in Mindanao, I feel the Hudyaka. It is home it is happiness.” Mindanao has been misrepresented oftentimes as a place of danger and war, chaos and insecurity, conflict and the unjust. And there is a need to move, to rise up to the challenge, and bring out the Mindanao flags that: Mindanao is in fact an island of beauty, brimming with magnificent cities and an island with so much to offer. Hudyaka is an annual
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