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Wildlife sanctuary DAVAO del Norte -- New developments will soon rise in Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in San Isidro, Davao Oriental.

This was disclosed on Sunday (October 19) by Gov. Corazon Malanyaon of Davao Oriental at Lane’s Kananan, Mati City.

Gov. Malanyaon said that the provincial government prepared a P 20-million development plan around the three-hectare buffer zone of the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildelife Sanctuary, which inscribed as a World Heritage Site.

Malanyaon said that the facilities will include interpretation room required by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), museum devoted only for the mountain, research center, coffee shop, camp site and other basic amenities like visitor’s lounge and comfort rooms.

Free wheelchairs CAGAYAN de Oro City Councilor Dante Pajo, chairman of the committee on health and sanitation, filed a proposed ordinance requiring shopping malls in the city to provide free wheelchairs to customers or patrons who are persons with disabilities (PWDs) The councilor cites that PWDs frequent malls to buy the supplies they need. He said it is imperative that wheelchairs be provided for them inside malls.

The proposed ordinance imposes fines to the management of shopping malls or shopping centers who fail to comply with its provisions: P3,000 for the first offense, P4,000 for the second offense and P5,000 without prejudice to the suspension of the business permit for a period of not less than one month for the third and subsequent offenses.

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By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO Correspondent

More mining firms eye investments in Agusan del Sur

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INDANAO may b e assured of steady power supply beginning 2015 but rates are likely to go up starting 2016 with the forthcoming increased reliance on fossil fuel, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) warned.

By DAVID M. SUYAO Contributor

AGUSAN del Sur – This province’s r ich natura l resources is attracting more foreign investments.

Report said a foreign investor which was already granted exploration permit has presented its plan to the Agusan del Sur Environment and Sustainable Development Council (ASESDC) signifying that if the exploration will go on smoothly, another mining firm will be established in Bunawan and Rosario areas.

The company, Bunawan Mining Corporation (BMC), is 40 percent Australianowned.

Also, the Adnama Mining Resource Inc. (AMRI) has sent a letter and a draft o f a Me m o r a n d u m o f Understanding to G ov.

Adolph Edward Plaza offering free of charge study and actual survey of the Agusan River.

This after learning that the province is undertaking a dredging and de-silting the Agusan River.

BMC said the permit issued by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is to explore and discover the areas they have identified for gold, copper and other mineral deposits.

“This present exploration permit granted to us is only good for two years, renewable every two years mining/PAGE 11

While the call for more renewable energy sources becoming stronger, the cost is likely to go higher.

More villages energized in NorMin

“Cheap rate of electricity is not automatic with sustained source of power because it will still depend on the [energy] source,” Romeo M. Montenegro, Director of MinDA’s Investment Promotions and Public Affairs Office, said.

Most of Mindanao, the Philippines’ second-largest island, gets its electricity from hydropower plants, which are renewable energy facilities.

Mr. Montenegro made these remarks on Tuesday, after the Mindanao grid posted a supply shortfall anew by 182 megawatts (MW) after four units with a combined output of 165 MW at the Agus complex reportedly shut down for “preventive maintenance”.

Another hydro plant, the Pulangi complex, is also down to an output of 100 MW from the regular 255 MW due to low water level from the source.

Based on the Web site of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, Mindanao had a capacity of 1,203 MW as of Tuesday with peak demand projected to reach 1,385 MW. Mindanao suffered one of its worst supply shortages in February to May this power/PAGE 11

By JASPER MARIE OBLINA-RUCAT, Contributor

IN support to the government’s Expanded Rural Electrification Program, 22 more sitios or sub-villages in Northern

Mindanao will be energized.

A ceremonial switch-on was held on October 22, 2014 in Cagayan de Oro City led by power generator STEAG state power incorporated through its Fostering Rural Electrification and Energization (FREE) Project.

FREE is a collaborative undertaking between STEAG, the Department of Energy (DOE), concerned recipient local government units and various electric cooperatives villages/PAGE 11

SUNSET FISHING. The setting sun lends a picturesque background to this sight of a child fishing beside the pond along the Capitol-Bonbon diversion road in Barangay Pareja in Butuan City. mindanews photo by erwin mascarinas

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Exec upholds coops contribution to Gingoog economy GINGOOG City -- The city government of Gingoog highlighted the positive effect cooperatives have made in boosting local economic development among members and families during the city’s celebration of the National Cooperative Month with this year’s theme “Kooperatiba

Maasahan sa Pagsulong ng Kabuhayan.”

Un d e r s c or i ng h e r administration’s thrust in concretizing a self-reliant and viable atmosphere for development by gearing cooperatives toward sustainable livelihood projects which will alleviate

the living condition of its residents, city mayor Marie Guingona lauded the performing 32 coops of the 42 organized by the personnel of the Cooperative Development Section under the leadership of Norma Carcido in making significant headway in cooperative development.

Agay-ayan multipurpose cooperative board of directors, meanwhile, cited that the mayor’s approval of P760 thousand for the completion of its coco sugar processing plant builds a marketable and Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD)certified Tatak Gingoog healthy sweetener which sells here and abroad.

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h a s a c k n ow l e d ge d t h e mechanical cooker for this product from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and mechanical dryer from the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA).

We give thanks to our city mayor for distributing seedlings of rubber which we consider as a promising agricultural venture due to the support from our city government and of our fertile land,” said Brgy. Kianlagan Agri-Coop officials.

Meanwhile, mayor Guingona believes that rubber plantation is viable to most rural barangays and is indeed an economic-alleviating undertaking. Hence, she has been coordinating with the City Agriculturist Office

CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739 CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011

CDO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947

DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631

CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491

LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739

CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City

CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd.,Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011

(CAO) under the leadership of Eduardo Sanchez in the implementation to these cooperatives.

Her administration also assists to coops that invest in animal-related livelihood programs which yield better opportunities to poor yet

industrious Gingoognons.

As coop’s focal person, Carcido said that mayor Marie gives real meaning to this year’s theme in celebrating coop month. She continually aids our city’s active coops as marketing arm in gearing towards members’ progress.”

PHLPost launches stamp design contest for Pope Francis

By JASPER MARIE OBLINA-RUCAT Contributor

IN celebration of the visit of Pop e Francis in t he countr y on Januar y 15, 2015, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPOST) readies for its “On the Spot Stamp Design C ontest” nationwide.

Simultaneous with the different regions in the country on October 24 at 1:00 p.m., PHLPOST Central Mindanao area 8 will hold its activity in Robinsons

Mall, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City.

The competition will be composed of two categories. One is student, for elementary, high school and college students in public and private schools; and the other is professional for artists, designers, illustrators in the locality.

Further, artwork must interpret theme, ‘A Nation stamp/PAGE 11

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PAL Holdings buyout offer set COMPANIES associated with Lucio C. Tan have offered to buy out minority shareholders in PAL Holdings, Inc. and Philippine Airlines, Inc. at P1.19 per share and P0.31 per share, respectively, not later than Nov. 26, PAL Holdings said in a brief disclosure on Wednesday.

The offer for listed PAL Holdings is pitched well below the Wednesday market closing price of P5.30 for the traded shares.

PAL Holdings said in the disclosure that on Wednesday it received a summary of terms of voluntary tender offer from Buona Sorte Holdings, Inc. (BSHI) and Horizon Global Investments, Ltd. (HGIL) -- wholly owned subsidiaries of LT Group, Inc. The voluntary tender offer will run from Oct. 22 to Nov. 19, with PNB Securities, Inc. appointed as agent.

PAL Holdings last week said the company plans to remain listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange after the tender offer. The company has not discussed in detail how it intends to remain listed after minorities are bought out, assuming they accept the steeply discounted offer. Listed companies are required to maintain a 10% public float.

The company merely stated in a disclosure on Oct. 20 that “in the event that at the conclusion of the voluntary tender offer, the Exchange’s ten-percent (10%) minimum float requirement is breached, the Company shall undertake the necessary measures to comply with the rules.”

PAL General Manager Jaime J. Bautista said in a text message on Oct. 17 that the move aims to give minority shareholders “the same chance to exit PAL if they’re uncomfortable holding it.”

PAL, in a statement on Oct. 17, said that LT Group -- through subsidiaries BSHI and HGIL -- “acquired 9% and 40%, respectively, of the 49% stake of San Miguel Equity Investments, Inc. in Trustmark Holdings Corp.”

The developments come in the wake of an agreement last month on San Miguel Corp.’s $1-billion sale of its 49% stake in PAL Holdings back to the group of Mr. Tan, chairman and chief executive officer of the flag carrier.

San Miguel bought its stake in PAL Holdings and low-cost affiliate PAL Express in a $500-million 2012 deal that ceded control of the carrier to the diversified conglomerate.

Jollibee warns return of logistics woes amid aggressive expansion JOLLIBEE Foods Corp (JFC) warned that distribution problems that shut down several stores several months ago may recur because of supply chain constraints and severe weather conditions.

On the sidelines of the P h i l i p p i n e Inv e s t m e nt Conference yesterday, JFC chief finance officer Ysmael Baysa said the company has been suffering from “logistics challenges” as early November last year, or long before last August’s closures.

“What’s happening is the economy has grown faster than what the infrastructure can bear,” Baysa said.

“We have to deliver to

all the stores everyday. If the trucks get delayed it could [have an effect]. It’s a challenge and a lot of retailers are affected,” he added.

Distribution woes were aggravated by a systems upgrade that led to limited availability of its products, forcing JFC to shut down 72 stores in August across its stable of brands.

“We’re doing our best to avoid that kind of situation for any product for that matter…

Even typhoon and flooding, those things do disrupt the supply even the opening of the stores,” Ysmael said.

However, store closures and limited product offerings have resulted in strong sales in the succeeding days or weeks because of pent-up demand, he said.

Supply chain constraints encountered in August did not affect the company’s performance and expansion program in the third quarter, Baysa said.

“It was okay. Business is very good. We kept growing our store network,” he said.

JFC grew its profit by nearly a fifth to P2.47 billion in the first semester from P2.11 billion a year ago, anchored on a 14.3 percent increase in system-wide sales, a measure of all sales to consumers from companyowned and franchised stores.

New markets in Middle East To sustain growth, the company is expanding its Philippine network and entering two new markets in the Middle East.

Baysa said the company’s 200-store Philippine rollout plan this year -- which is double its historical opening rate -- is still short of the demands of the business and franchisees.

Demand is driven by product improvements and introduction, strong samestore sales and increasing profitability of the stores, Baysa said.

“Moving for ward, we look toward opening even more stores per year in the Philippines,” he said.

JFC is spending P9.3 billion this year, more than double its 2013 capital expenditures, to open 300 stores, including 100 stores overseas. jollibee/PAGE 11

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Classroom Of Life

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hink a minute…Remember when you were in school?

You know who’s best at doing tests, but you don’t know who will succeed at the tests of life.

By the time we’ve finished 10-12 years of school, we’ve learned some accounting with debits and credits, but we’ve still not learned how to truly forgive our debtors and people who have wronged and hurt us. We know what direction Japan is, but we’re not sure which way we should go in life. In school, we learn how to do everything except how to live!

It’s after we finish school that we must start learning how to live in the classroom of real life. So who is the right teacher for us? Who can best teach us how to live well?

Isn’t it logical that whoever invented life is the One Who knows how life best works?

This is on of the reasons Jesus Christ became a human being—as the Teacher of real living. He explains and shows us the way God designed life to be lived. That’s why Jesus is the only person in history who could ever come back to life after dying and being buried for 3 days. He’s still teaching today! So we would be smart to listen and do everything He tells us are the principles for living a successful and satisfying life.

If you put your life in

THINK

A Minute

By Jhan Tiafau Hurst

Jesus’ hands, He will work everything together for good in your life. Jesus will show you what to do about your boss who is unfair to you.

He’ll teach you how to pay back your debts and manage your money problems. Jesus will show you what you can do so your child won’t feel so angry and rebel against you.

He’ll show you how to change and improve your marriage relationship. And Jesus will help you do your best in school.

Jesus can even use your mistakes to teach you lessons on how to live well and right.

But you must first join His class. So won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you for living your wrong way, and ask Him to become your life’s teacher in charge of your life. Then, He can start showing you how your life was made to really work the way you want it to.

Just Think a Minute…

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Strengthen BFAR’s Enforcement and Regulatory Functions

he House of Representatives approved on 2nd Reading a measure that will strengthen the deterrent functions of the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 by increasing the fines and periods of imprisonment for violations of its provisions.

This will amend Republic Act 8550 to strengthen t h e i mp l e m e nt i n g a n d enforcement powers of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA).

The move is ver y laudable since the measure will definitely improve

editorial the protection of marine resources and RP will be able to comply with all international commitments on fishing.

The measure will also enable us to comply with our commitment under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to exercise flag state control over distant water fishing fleet, strengthen coastal state responsibility to manage highly migrator y stocks

and port state responsibility to refuse port entr y of fishing engaged in illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing.

The measure provides an automatic escalation clause for the fines to compensate for inflation and to maintain the deterrent function.

Other ther key provisions of the bill are the introduction of additional terms that are used in international conventions and agreements

such as illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing and Port State Measures, introduction of the concept of community service for municipal fisherfolk offenders a n d s t re n g t h e n i n g t h e administrative powers of the Department of Agriculture and the Director of BFAR. The measure also establishes a rewards system for informants, provides for the filing of citizen suits and Suits and Strategic Legal Action Against Public Participation (SLAPP) against any public officer and imposes liens upon personal immovable properties of violators.

A Cure To Fight Ebola?

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IFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Carr y each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ…” (Galatians 6:2, the Holy Bible).

-ooo GARCI AND HIS LUCKY STREAK: Looks li ke a st re a k of luck is going the way of former C om m iss i one r Vi rg i l i o O. G arc i l l an o of t h e Commission on Elections.

Not only has he squeezed himself out of an electoral sabotage case for his alleged participation in an election cheating which supposedly enabled former President Arroyo to trounce rival Fernando Poe Jr. (movie king FPJ) in 2004.

From the looks of it, he w i l l a l s o b e abl e to wiggle out of a criminal case for alleged violation of the passport law now pending with the Quezon City Regional Trial Court, Branch 220, where Judge Jose Paneda is presiding.

I personally saw this possibility the other day when, as I was assisting a client who had a hearing in Branch 220, I listened in to the debate involving Garcillano’s case.

Garci (or the name the former election commissioner became famous of on account o f a s u p p o s e d l y - t ap e d conversation between him and former President Arroyo where she allegedly gave orders to p ad her lead over FPJ) argued

his passport case had to be dismissed because it involves a case which the Ombudsman already dismissed before. I think Judge Paneda is likely to g r a nt h i s m o t i o n . Ye s , s ome guys have a l l t he luck!

-ooo ILOILO ROAD WIDENING JUNKED? Wi l l s o m e b o d y p l e a s e tell me why the widening of t he ro ad conne c t ing the Iloilo International Airport to Iloilo City s e e ms t o h ave s t opp e d and is no longer b eing pursued? C ertainly, the road widening is not complete yet, because m aj or p or t i ons of t h at road remain a two-way hig hway. The widening is supposed to make that road a six-lane highway.

When I visited Iloilo l a s t We d n e s d a y a n d Thurs day (O c tob er 2223, 2014) to attend to two court hearings at the Chief Justice Ramon Avancena Hall of Justice, I noticed that the bulldozers and road rollers and other road equipment which I have been seeing in previous visits were no longer there.

Has the project run out of money? Or, has it been abandoned, on account of biting media attention on the hundreds of millions of government funds in the form of disbursement acceleration program (DAP) funds which Malacanang was reported t o h av e e a r m a r k e d f or

Senate President Franklin Drilon? This is unfortunate because the road widening proj e c t cou ld cer t ain ly boost travel to and from the province.

-ooo A CURE TO FIGHT EBOLA? I am impressed by t h e pre p a r at i on s of the Department of Health to fight the entr y of the dreaded killer ebolavirus into the Philippines, especially its having provided fancy suits to its emergency workers who will come in contact with ebola-stricken Filipinos.

Indeed, Health Secretary Enrique Ona is doing everything he can to pre vent t he v ir us f rom coming here, or from victimizing our people.

But, as usual, the preparations are incomplete. I am saying t h is b e c aus e it is cl e ar that the DOH has, once again, failed to consider the spiritual and Biblical angle of this disease, which says, particularly in the Bible’s Deuteronomy 28:15 and 22-23, that diseases which cause very hot body temperatures are curses from God given to a people who no longer listen to, nor obey, Him. If Secretary Ona and the DOH would like to come up with a real cure, their preparations must include spiritual enlightenment of Filipinos. Ona can start t his by re quir ing Bible studies and prayer sessions to be conducted among the

K akampi

Mo A ng Batas

By Atty. Batas Mauricio

hundreds of thousands of patients lining up everyday in DOH hospitals across the country. No additional cost is required for this because the patients and their families are a l r e a d y t h e r e , a ny w ay, and preaches are willing to do it for free!

-ooo PLEASE LISTEN: “ Ta m b a l a n g B a t a s a t Somintac”, jointly aired at DZEC, 1062 kHz in Manila, 1080 kHz in Dagupan City, 7 1 1 k H z i n Na g a C i t y, 1260 kHz in Lucena City, 1224 kHz in Davao City, and at www.eaglenews.ph, Mondays to Fridays, at 6 a.m.; “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas”, at 103.7 mHz in D on C arlos, Bu k i d non, Mondays to Fridays, at 7 a.m.; “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas” at 801 kHz on the AM band (Panay Island), Mond ay s to Fr i d ay s , at 1 0 a . m . ; an d “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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“If you are deliberately trying to create a future that feels safe, you will willfully ignore the future that is likely.” ~seth godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?

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Metrobank says PH growth in 2014 likely below target PHILIPPINE e conomic growth will likely slowdown from a year ago and settle below the government’s fullyear target.

In a re s e arch n ote, Metrobank Research gross domestic product (GDP) growth would average 6 percent for the entire 2014, sustaining the pace seen in the first six months of the year.

The latest forecast of the research unit of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co however is below the government’s target of 6.5-7.5 percent for 2014 and lower than last year’s GDP growth of 7.2 percent.

In the first half of this year, GDP expanded at 6 percent, below the 7.8 percent in the same six months of last year. Domestic consumption, construction spending and manufacturing likely drove the economy this year, according to Metrobank Research.

“Research still expects full-year average GDP growth to come in to at least 6% amid expectations that construction will post faster growth in the second half of the year as infrastructure spending picks up. Furthermore, the sustained double-digit

growth in the manufacturing subsector is expected amid the strong domestic demand,” said research analyst Pauline May Ann Revillas.

Economic growth this year likely has been underpinned by higher inflation of 4.5 percent from last year’s 3 perent. In the first nine months of this year, inflation has averaged 4.4 percent,

above the mid-point of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) target range of 3-5 percent.

“Inflation is expected to remain stable until the end of the year and will come in within the BSP target range amid the easing of port congestion woes and lower global oil prices.

Nevertheless, the upcoming

holiday season will lend support to food prices, but this may be tempered by softer oil prices,” Revillas said.

In line with the previous rise in inflation and the consequent BSP monetary tightening, the short end of the yield curve has risen, but Metrobank Research sees this metrobank/PAGE 10

Foreign lenders courting Robinsons Bank FOREIGN banks are keen on tying up with the lending arm of the Gokongwei Group.

On the sidelines of the P h i l ip pi n e Inv e s t m e nt Conference yesterday, JG Summit Holdings Inc senior vice president Bach Johann Sebastian said several foreign banks are wooing Robinsons Bank Corp, which however has yet to engage anyone in discussions.

“They [Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas] are liberalizing branch banking soon and they are opening up the industry to foreign banks so I think those two factors will drive growth there and we will ride with that growth,” Sebastian said.

Considered as one of

the growth businesses of t he G okong wei fami ly, Robinsons Bank is more inclined to partner with a foreigner, rather than sell a stake to beef up its operations, Sebastian said. “ [ We ’ r e l o o k i n g for a partner that has] management expertise in banking because we still have a small operation. Somebody w ho w i l l help us w it h consumer finance because that seems to be the logical path of Robinsons Bank because it’s affiliated with both JG Summit Holdings Inc and Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc which are very consumer-oriented,” Sebastian said.

While still a relatively

small player, Robinsons Bank gives a foreign lender an opportunity to tap a customer base through JG Summit’s consumer-focused businesses, he added.

Apart from banking, JG Summit has interests i n fo o d and b e ve r age, real estate development, air transportation, and petrochemicals. Its affiliate, Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc, is the country’s second largest multi-format retailer with 1,180 stores at end-June.

Robinsons Bank reported a net income of P125.62 million in the first half, down 70 percent from last year’s P379.52 million, on the back of lower trading gains.

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Bullying: Threat to children’s future

By MARYJANE P. APIL Teacher - I D.U Tenazas Memorial Elementary School

The school is a place where students having varying personalities are residing.

There are students who are soft and there also some who are tough. Because of this, several problems may arise that can affect not just learning, but the person himself.

Bullying is among of so many problems that exist in school setting. It is an act of controlling another person through verbal abuse - which can be in tone of voice or in content such as teasing or threats - exclusion, or physical bullying or violence, which the victim does not want.

It is not just actually exist in schools. Bullying could also continue in places after school, such as when an individual works, so bullying may occur in workplaces.

Bullying does not only affect a student in a short period of time. Researches revealed that it could affect him even until his adulthood.

There are many causes of bullying. Bullies are present because for one, it is possible that their families are not warm and loving. He uses bullying as mean as his defense mechanism against the fact that he feel no love from his

family.

Home environment that has inconsistent discipline and monitoring could also produce bullies.

Bullying does not just affect the bullied person, but the bullies as well.

Researches revealed that in their latter lives, they can possibly engage to illegal activities.

Bullying is a serious problem that could ruin the future of our children. It should be addressed. The school administration and the education department play a big role in the stoppage of bullying in schools. The conduct of intervention programs and integrating prevention strategies against bullying are few of the solutions that they can do.

The Department of Education also enacted that Anti-Bullying Act of 2013. It is a proposed law requiring primary and high schools in adopting policies to prevent and address bullying acts in their institutions. This act aims to at least minimize such bad practice.

Bullying is a threat to c hi l dr en’ s good futur e.

Therefore, it should be stopped before its starts.

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Sangguniang panlalawigan employees undergo and research training

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angguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Oriental employees listen attentively to the lectures of Ms. Geraldine P. Eligan, MA during one of the sessions on Intensive Grammar and Technical Writing Course at Xavier University. This is part of the plan of VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ to equip each personnel with proper knowledge, skills and attitude for a more effective and efficient service to the people of MisOr. MISAMIS ORIENTAL – With the aim of enhancing the oral and written communication skills, including the capability for research and policy development of the employees of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Oriental, VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ enlisted selected employees to the Intensive Grammar and Technical Writing, and Legal Research and Policy Development Course.

The Xavier University Center for Languages (XUCL) offered its program to the Office of the Vice

Governor and Sangguniang Panlalawigan, more particularly for the Local Legislative Staff Officers and Assistants.

The training program covers thirty (30) hours consisting of twenty-five (25) hours Intensive Grammar and Technical Writing Course and five (5) hours of Legal

Research and Policy Development. It started last 10 October 2014.

Before allowing the twenty-five (25) employees to undergo the training, Vice Governor Pelaez made them sign an undertaking which required them to attend all classes, apply their learning

to their work, improve on their work performance and pass the final assessment conducted by the trainers.

Said undertaking also prohibits them from being late or absent or from leaving class before the prescribed time.

Immediately after the

first two days, Vice Governor Pelaez received positive feedback. Ms. Eulien Muñez, a Local Legislative Officer and participant of the training, said that the training is very relevant and timely.

“It refreshes our minds with new developments in the English language. The

CEB supports BIMP-EAGA conference in Davao

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he Philippines' leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) is the official airline partner of the ongoing 2nd BIMPEAGA and IMT-GT Trade Fair and Business Leaders' Conference 2014 in Davao City.

Business players from Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand converged in Davao City for a series of sub-events designed to strengthen economic, social, and cultural relations in preparation for the ASEAN integration in 2015.

"CEB is proud to be the airline partner of this event, as the region comes together to discuss important developmental issues. We remain invested in boosting tourism and trade in all the destinations we fly to,

and continue to work with government and private partners for a competitive region," said Candice Iyog, CEB Vice President for Marketing and Distribution.

BIMP-EAGA stands for Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia the Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area, while the IMT-GT

stands for Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Growth Triangle.

"While both growth triangles have their respective road maps, this convergence will enhance our competitiveness by turning the sub-region into a single investment area and production network, thereby accelerating eco-

nomic growth in Southeast Asia," said Luwalhati Antonino, Chair of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), the Philippine Coordinating Office for BIMP-EAGA. Also on the agenda are Climate Change Adaptation and the alignment of the four pillars of BIMP-EAGA, namely connectivity, food

basket, tourism, and environment. Investment programs within the Mindanao Development Corridors, the island-region's spatial development framework, were also presented.

The trade fair, which was dovetailed by the Business Leaders' Conference, showcased the finest and unique products of partici-

trainer made it easy for us to understand. It is really helpful since we are faced everyday with paper works in the office especially in making reports, drafting resolutions and ordinances. It is worth our time,” adds Muñez.

The training is pursuant to Paragraph H of the Directives set forth in the Strategic Performance and Management System (SPMS) of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Oriental which provides that pertinent training shall be provided to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan employees as part of the measures to equip each personnel with proper knowledge, skills and attitude.

“I believe that this training will make a big difference to our employees since this will not only enhance their speaking and writing skills.

It will also enhance their personality as it will also boost their confidence specially when relating to other people,” Vice Governor Pelaez said.

The training will end on 22 October 2014.

pating countries as well as current developments in the services sector, technology innovations, and investment opportunities.

Business-matching sessions were conducted simultaneously with the trade fair and the business conference.

IMT-GT was formed in 1993 with similar goals of promoting trade, investment, and tourism in less-developed states and provinces in Sumatra, Indonesia, Peninsular Malaysia, and Southern Thailand.

Both sub-regional groups aim to harness private sector leadership in initiatives to promote cross-border investments and improve connectivity.

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US allowing more fresh sweet mangoes from PH PHILIPPINE growers of fresh sweet mangoes now have more opportunities to send their produce to the United States, the Philippine Embassy in Washington said Thursday.

The embassy said the US Department of Agriculture has declared the entire country except Palawan free from pests, particularly pulp and seed weevil.

Quoting Agriculture Attache Josyline Javelosa, the embassy said this presents an opportunity for mango-producing provinces like: • Ilocos Norte • Pangasinan • Isabela • Batangas • Tarlac • Cebu • Iloilo • Zamboanga del Norte • North Cotabato • Davao del Sur Javelosa said Palawan, which the USDA said is free from seed weevil, could still export its mangoes to the US mainland but the mangoes must go through irradiation treatment.

But Javelosa added the USDA ruling means mangoes grown in areas free from both pulp

and seed weevil can be allowed for export to anywhere in the US and its territories after undergoing vaporheat treatment or irradiation at 150gy, pre-clearance procedures and other phytosanitary requirements effective October 1, 2014.

On the other hand, she said the USDA ruling establishes a lower irradiation dose as a treatment for mango pulp weevil at 165gy from the generic dose of 300gy.

Mango growers in Palawan will benefit from this ruling as it offers them a less costly treatment compared to irradiation at the higher dose, she said.

“The decision to expand the list of allowable mangoproducing areas to export to the US to almost the entire Philippines can be expected to result in more investments in the sector and at the same time encourage new entrants to allow domestic production to fully satisfy demand,” said Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Cuisia Jr. Before ruling Before this ruling, only mangoes from Guimaras

– which was recognized as weevil-free – can be exported to the US mainland.

Mangoes from other parts of the Philippines suspected to have weevils, except Palawan, can be exported only to Guam and Hawaii.

Meanwhile, Cuisia said the USDA ruling should attract orders from other countries.

“Other countries could also refer to this USDA recognition of the Philippines as weevil-free as a basis for adjusting their phytosanitary and importation requirements for our mangoes,” he said.

Lucrative markets Citing figures from the Bureau of Plant Industry, the embassy said the major regular and lucrative markets for Philippine mangoes include: • Japan and South Korea, which accounted for 29 percent or 5,363 metric tons of the total Philippine mango export volume of 18,440 metric tons in 2012.

• Hong Kong • China • Singapore • New Zealand • Middle East • Canada

NFA, Farmers’ AEC road map readied for dialogue held country’s agriculture sector THE Kilusang Magbubukid n g P i l ipi n a s ( K M P ) – Northern Mindanao Region, led by their Secretary General Richard Colao had a dialogue with National Food Authority on October 17, in time for the observance of the World Food Day. NFA Misamis Oriental Provincial Manager Dr. Rafael V. Marasigan, assured the nfa/PAGE 10

PHILIPPINE agribusinesses should initially focus on products they are already strong in, even as the country draws up a road map for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) E c o n o m i c C o m mu n i t y (AEC), the Department of Agriculture said.

In a press release, the department said this strategy ai m s t o d e v e l op g o o d

branding in the regional market.

It added that it is coming up with a road map that aims to prepare the Philippines’ agribusiness s ector for the integration of ASEAN countries.

Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala noted that agribusiness enterprises competing in the ASEAN aec/PAGE 10

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uptrend tempered by ample domestic liquidity.

“Furthermore, the easing in inflation rates in the coming months and the slowing global economy could provide the downward pressure on domestic interest rates,” Revillas said.

The relatively higher interest rates in emerging countries like the Philippines have prov ide d supp or t for their currencies. In

the case of the peso, it will continue to receive support from the country’s s ou n d m a c ro e c on om i c fundamentals and ample i nte r n at i on a l re s e r ve s , Revillas said.

While volatility is seen to remain, “jittery markets may likely calm down if the US Fed holds its current policy stance for a longer period of time,” she said.

In any event, Metrobank Research has altered its ye are nd e xch ange r ate forecast from P43 to a higher

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF File No. 2014-254

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended

by Act No. 4118 filed by PAG-IBIG FUND with branch Office at Pag-ibig Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City against JOSE MARTIAL B. TUAZON IV married to SUSAN V. TUAZON, with postal address at Quedan & Rural Credit, Guarantee Corp., T. Neri St., Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Region X to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of September 8, 2014 amounts to FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE & 06/100 PESOS (P 417,363,06), inclusive of interests, and penalty charges, the undersigned will sell at public auction on November 26, 2014, at 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Regional Trial Court, Office of the Clerk of Court, Hall of Justice, Hayes-Mortola Streets,Cagayan de Oro City to the highest bidder , for cash or manager check and in Philippine Currency, the following property described below including all existing improvements found thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-209279 A PARCEL OF LAND Lot 44, Block 15, Pcd-10-053603, being a portion of Lot 4177, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre) including all improvements existing thereon, situated in the Barangay of Iponan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FIFTY (50) SQUARE METERS, more or less. x x x

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 title hereinaboved described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Cagayan de Oro City, October 7, 2014.

(Sgd.) ANTONIO A. CAGULANG, JR.

Sheriff IV

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 17 Cagayan de Oro City PETITION FOR DECLARATION OF DEATH OF ADRIAN A. GABULE REP. BY HIS FATHER TIMOTEO S. GABULE, Petitioner, ---versus---

SPEC. PROC. NO. 2014-026

THE REGISTRAR, LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY,

Respondent. x-----------------------------------------/ ORDER

A petition for declaration of death of Adrian A. Gabule was filed by petitioner Timoteo S. Gabule, the father of the deceased.

Petitioner alleged that the deceased Adrian A. Gabule was his biological son who was born on March 26, 1999 as evidenced by his Certificate of Live Birth ( Annex “A”); that they were former residents of Zone 4, United Settlers Association, Tibasak, Cagayan de Oro City living then in a 2-storey house (40) meters away from the river bank; that on December 16, 2011, during the height of Typhoon Sendong that hit the City, the water level from the river rose up to the first floor of their house and even reached 5ft. deep so that his entire family took refuge at the rooftop for their safety; that due to the heavy current, a big timber log crashed into their house causing it to collapse and thereby throwing them all to the strong current to the river; that petitioner was able to cling to a mango tree and when the water level subsided a bit the following day, he painstakingly searched for the members of his family including that of his grandchildren; that while he was able to recover the dead body of his wife and one of his daugthers, one of his sons Adrian who was 12 years old at that time was still missing as of the present including his (4) grandchildren; that inspire of the diligent effort to find him, all his efforts yield negative results.

Fiinding the Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is set for hearing on November 5, 2014 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at the Session Hall of his Court, hereby requiring all persons who has interest to appear at such date and time and show cause why the Petition should not not be GRANTED.

At cost, let a copy of this Order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of General circulation in the City of Cagayan de Oro and in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

Likewise, let a copy of the Order together with the petitioner be posted in three (3) conspicuous places required by law.

SO ORDERED.

Done this 26th day of September 2014, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) FLORENCIA D. SEALANA-ABBU

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P43.60 given recent volatility.

For next year, GDP growth is expected to get support from government expenditures and investments.

“Risks to the domestic economy nonetheless remain amid the likely triple-dip recession in the Euro area, slowing Chinese economy, looming domestic power crisis, and volatile financial markets,” Revillas said.

Upside risks to inflation would come from pending increases in electricity rates, but these would be tempered by a likely softening of global commodity prices and a stable peso, she said.

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from page 9 farmers that their office continues to buy farmers’/ f a r m e r s o r g a n i z at i o n s’ produce at a government support price plus incentives to ensure ready market and fair return in production investments.

They are continuously

c o n d u c t i n g “ Ug n ay a n” activities to rice farmers and farmers’ organizations in Misamis Oriental and t h e f ive mu n i c ip a l it i e s of Nor t h e r n B u k i d n on under its operational jurisdiction namely: Talakag, ManoloFortich, Libona, Baungon and Malitbog.

As to rice quality of rice, NFA Misor has released its newest variety, affording the public better quality s t apl e at an af ford ab l e price of P 32.00/kg.

Marasigan reiterates that there is no increase in price of NFA rice, only better quality variety by lowering the percentage of broke n r i c e m i x tu re from 25 percent to only 15 percent effective this month.

He made the farmers understand of the agency’s role in ensuring the food s ecurity of the countr y and the stability of supply and pr i c e of t he st apl e g r ai n - r i c e i n w ay s l i ke

procurement of paddy from individual bonafide farmers and their organizations, buffer stocking, dispersal of paddy and milled rice to strategic locations and distribution of the staple grain to various accredited outlets at appropriate times of the year.

F u r t h e r m o r e , a l l o c at i ons of re t ai l e rs were also decreased due to start of the fourth quarter palay har vest season in Misamis Oriental and all other provinces. This s t r at e g y o f d e c r e a s i n g allocation of retailers is b eing under t aken by NFA during palay harvest season as one way to avoid palay prices to decrease to the detriment of palay farmer, as NFA is mandated to protect both farmer and consumers.

M e a n w h i l e , N FA i s focused on its outreach program dubbed ‘Ugnayan’ which helps farmers appreciate the efforts in bringing the government closer to them.

“Ugnayan (outreach)” is one of the approaches in buying yields to ensure that more farmers will benefit from it. It is being done in coordination with the local government units through provincial and municipal agriculture offices, cooperative development councils, farmers’ organizations, individual farmers, National Irrigation Administration, Department of Agrarian Reform and other national government agencies.

(Marianne C. Tapongot,/ JCV/PIA)

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should check the quality of its products, as standards stricter in the international market.

The agriculture road map being developed, he said, will invest heavily on farm mechanization, irrigation and financing for farmers.

It also aims to gradually decrease irrigation fees until it becomes free; strengthen smallholder farmers through the World Bank’s $500-million Philippine Rural Development Project; and invest in Halal-compliant facilities.

GADTC, MUST students top statistics quiz in MisOcc

By Rutchie CabahugAguhob

OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Oct. 20 (PIA) – Liza Mae A. Gallo of the Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College (GADTC), Tangub City, won first place in the Misamis Occidental provincial elimination round of the 2014 Philippine Statistics Quiz.

She was joined by Jazzlyn Faith B. Rafols of the Mindanao University of Science and Technology, Panaon Sattelite, who placed second and Rhoyroy S. Eyas, also of GADTC, who placed 3rd in the event, which was held in the city, recently.

These top three winners will represent the province in the Regional Quiz, along with the other winners of the provincial round elimination, Julito Pilar, provincial officer of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), said.

Holding the Statistical Quiz, however, is only one among the numerous activities that PSAMisamis Occidental has line-up for October, the National Statics Month (NSM), Pilar said.

Now on its 25th year, starting 1990, the celebration focuses on the theme: “NSM at 25 and Beyond: Solid and Responsive Philippine Statistical System in Support on Globalization and Regional Economic Integration.”

Meanwhile, an essay-writing contest for high school students have been set on Oct. 24, while tree-planting and coastal clean-up activities for all employees of PSA and Local Civil Registrars (LCR’s) of the province have been planned before the end of the month.

On the other hand, Pilar said this year’s NSM celebration is the first for PSA, which replaced the name of the old National Statistics Office (NSO) by virtue of Republic Act No. 10625, otherwise known as the “Philippine Statistical Act of 2013.” (RCA/PIA10-Misamis Occidental) DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE OF A PORTION

Notice is hereby given that the late Sps. Bautista Kuizon, Sr. and Porferia Banogon; that said deceased died intestate without will or testament and without leaving any debts whatsoever in favor of any person or entity;“A parcel of land, Cad lot No. 129-P, Assessor’s Lot no. 013, situated at Brgy. II, Tangub City. Bounded on the N. by 015, Ist South St., on the S., by 011, 012, Magsaysay St., on the E., by – Ist South St., 014; and on the W., by 011, 012. Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY ONE (1,761) sq.m., more or less, under TD No. 76732.”, is subject of DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE OF PORTION, as per Doc. No.: 480 , Page No. 97, Book No. XXII, Series of 2006, under notary Public Atty.

Enriquito B. Cajita .

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after the 210-MW coalfired power plant of Steag State Power, Inc. in Misamis Oriental suffered a major breakdown.

Mr. Montenegro said it is crucial that Mindanao maintain a 50-50 power mix between fossil fuel and renewable energy to keep prices competitive and the island attractive to investors.

Mindanao has the lowest electricity rates in the country.

The Philippines’ secondlargest island currently sources more than half of its energy supply from hydropower plants, compared with the two other main island groups, Luzon and the Visayas.

Data from the National Power Corp. as of June show rates averaged P2.97 per kilowatt-hour (/kWh) in Mindanao, P4.57/kWh, in the Visayas and P5.72/kWh in Luzon.

“What we have now is 60% renewable energy and 40% fossil fuel but Mindanaoans can expect a reversal of this power mix by 2016-2017 with the operation of various coal-fired power plants,” Mr. Montenegro said.

The committed projects for the next two years can reach a total of 1,859.6 megawatts (MW), of which only 105.6 MW are coming from renewable energ y sources.

RENEWABLE ENERGY Mr. Montenegro reiterated the need to quickly process the approval of proposed renewable energy projects.

S ome 157 renewable energy project applications have been submitted with an aggregate power capacity of 1,699.57 MW. The list includes 115 hydropower projects, 27 solar energy, eight geothermal, and seven biomass.

It currently takes at least five years to get an application approved with 13 government agencies plus the local governments involved.

“If w e c a n c u t t h e approval down to two years t hen rene wable energ y stands to be viable,” said Mr. Montenegro, who also heads the technical working group of the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee.

MinDA has conducted consultations with various agencies involved in the approval process and is looking at schemes to trim the period by half.

As a s t a r t , M i n DA launched in Manila on Oct. 13 the One-Stop Facilitation and Monitoring (OSFM) Web Portal, which provides realtime updates on applications to allow project proponents to immediately take the necessary next steps to hasten the process.

M i n D A’ s p a r t n e r agencies in the Web portal management are the National Water Resources Board, Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples.

With the OSFM, Mr. Montenegro said they are optimistic that majority of the 157 pending renewable energy applications will get approval by 2016.

ABOITIZ AREA Meanwhile, officials of power distribution firm Davao Light and Power Co. assured customers in its franchise areas within the Davao Region that it has enough supply from its embedded sources to cover the deficiency in the grid.

Rossano C. Luga, corporate communications head of Davao Light, a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corp., told BusinessWeek Mindanao that the shortage from the grid has

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The distributing utility is buying about 55 MW of power from sister company Hedcor, Inc., which is operating four small hydroelectric plants in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. In case its power reserve is exhausted, the company has an ancillary supplier in sister company Therma Marine, Inc., operator of two power barges moored in Maco, Compostela Valley.

The Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee said it has yet to receive reports of major power cuts.

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up to eight years,” the MBC representative said.

Based on the conditionalities, BMC’s obligations with the community include: To look after the environment and maintain its excellent status; in our work program, we have signified to comply with all the rules and regulations whether national or locally imposed by the government; we only limit our activities to drilling for sampling and geological knowledge, and above all, to employ local residents specially the tribal communities.”

The exploration permit No. EP-033-XIII was issued to BMC by the MGB on August 18, 2014 that will cover 677 hectares.

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and distribution utilities in Northern Mindanao.

Total project cost is P23.32 million, funded by STEAG’s contribution to the Philippines Expanded Rural Electrification Program and pursuant to DOE’s ER-1 94 program where generators set

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12TH Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF Tubod, Lanao del Norte

“All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date.

Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, this October 7, 2014.

For the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff

(Sgd.) CONRADO V. HINGCO, JR. Sheriff IV

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of Mercy and Compassion.”

According to PHLPOST are a direc tor Nimia S. Acebes, the artwork must be accompanied by a writeup or interpretation of the theme and the design and will be rendered using paper or canvass with oil, acrylic or pastel.

Moreover, criteria for judging include originality, relevance to the theme, visual impact and artistic method/ design.

Two top prizes for the student and professional category will include P15,000, a stamp album and certificate of participation.

These top two entries per

NOTICE OF EXTRA - JUDICIAL SALE EJF No.: 183-07-2014

Upon the Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135/1508, as amended, filed by the 1st VALLEY BANK, A DEVELOPMENT BANK, Baroy, Lanao del Norte against ELSA C. GUMAPAC, Pinuyak, Lala, Lanao del Norte , to satisfy the indebtedness which as of July 8, 2014 amounting to ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ( Php 1,500,000.00) excluding penalties, changes, attorney’s fee and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at Public Auction on 4th day of December 2014 at 10:00 AM or soon thereafter at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 07,Poblacion,Tubod,Lanao del Norte, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s clerk and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all its improvements, to wit:

LIST OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES Lot 3-C-3, Psd-12-012324

A parcel of land (Lot 3-C-3 of the subdivision plan Psd-12012324, being a portion of the Lot 3-C, Psd-12-004242, situated in the Barrio of Maranding, Municipalityof Lala, province of Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao with an area of 230 square meter more or less. Bounded on the W., along line 1-2 by Lot 7 (LRC) Pcs-23715 (Road); on the N., along line 2-3 by lot -3-C-2 of the subdivision plan; on the E., along line3-4 by Lot 7-P-9, Psd-12-003206 (road) and on the S., along line 4-1 by Lot 2-C-4 of the subdivision plan.

Beginning at a point marked “I” on the plan (over) together with all the improvements with found thereon. Registered the name of Spouses Antonino, Mira Fuentes and Carolina Cenas.

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12TH Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF Tubod, Lanao del Norte

NOTICE OF EXTRA - JUDICIAL SALE EJF No. 183-07-2014

Upon the Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135/1508, as amended , filed by the 1st VALLEY BANK, A DEVELOPMENT BANK, Baroy, Lanao del Norte against ANTONINO V. MIRAFUENTES, Pigcarangan,Tubod ,Lanao del Norte , to satisfy the indebtedness which as of July 8, 2014 amounting to ONE MILLION PESOS ( Php 1,000,000.00) excluding penalties, changes, attorney’s fee and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at Public Auction on 4th day of December 2014 at 10:00 AM or soon thereafter at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 07,Poblacion,Tubod,Lanao del Norte, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s clerk and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all its improvements, to wit:

aside one-centavo for every kilowatt hour of electricity sales for various social and environmental protection programs and projects.

According to STEAG Power Plant Manager Dr. Carsten Evers, “This is only the start. We are operating our power plant for a long time and there will be a lot more generation of electricity.”

“Sooner or later, this will enable all households to have access to electricity. Energize all sitios in MisOr, all sitios in NorMin, and whole island of Mindanao. If we do it as a team, we will be successful,” Dr. Evers said.

Meanwhile, 2nd District Representative Juliette T. Uy during the switch-on said that electricity empowers people to have better access to education, livelihood, disaster preparedness, medical and information services that are all vital to our human development.

Recipient communities include seven villages in Misamis Oriental, eight in Misamis Occidental, and six in Cagayan de Oro City and one in Oroquieta City.

LIST OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES Lot 22-B-9-H, PSD – 10-062882

A parcel of land Lot 22-B-9-H, of the subdivision plan PSD-10062882, being a portion of Lot 22-B-9, PSD-10-060959, situated in the Barrio of Maranding, Municipality of Lala, province of Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao with an area of 847 square meter more or less. Bounded on the W., along line 1-2-3 by Lot 22-B-7, PSD-10-060959; on the N., along line 3-4 (over) together with all the improvements with found thereon. Registered in the name ELSA C. GUMAPAC in the Register of Deeds of Lanao del Norte under TCT No. 28391.

“All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date.

Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, this October 7, 2014.

For the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff

(Sgd.) CONRADO V. HINGCO, JR. Sheriff IV

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category will be submitted to the Post Shop, Philately and Museum Division, Business Lines Department, Central Office for pre-screening prior to the national judging.

In the National Screening Committee, the two top prize winning artworks/designs in each category will be featured in the Papal visit stamps to be issued and launched on January 2015 by PHLPOST for national and international circulation. It will also be featured in special souvenir frame to be given to the Holy Father.

However during the contest, participants should bring their own materials and will have two hours to accomplish the work.

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JFC has yet to finalize its capital expenditure plan and expansion program for 2015, Baysa said, but noted the company will open more stores, with the Philippines accounting for roughly two-thirds of the new launches.

“We’re opening in more countries in the Middle East most likely through franchising,” Baysa said. JFC usually opens only one or two stores on the Publication Notice R.A. 10172

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first year of operations in a new market.

The Jollibee group remains in active talks with several parties in the US for a possible acquisition to balance its portfolio. At the moment, the company’s store network in the US only accounts for 5 percent of the business compared to China’s 12 percent.

“We believe there is still potential for a space for growth in the US. It’s also for more diversification. Right now, our main segments are the Philippines, China and the US but among the 3, the US has the fewest stores so we want to balance a bit,” Baysa said.

JFC operates the largest food service network in the Philippines with 2,244 stores at end-June 2014. The company owns the brands Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal and Burger King.

It was operating 589 stores abroad, including Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan and San Pin Wang, bringing its store network to 2,833 stores worldwide.

JFC has a 50 percent interest in joint ventures for Highlands Coffee (Vietnam, Philippines) at 78, Pho 24 (Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau and Japan) at 57 and 12 Sabu (China) at 12.

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Initao -oOoNOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CFN- 0004-2014

Date : October 14, 2014

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that MARY ARMIE MENCHIE N. LUNA has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from “MENCHE ARMI” to “MARY ARMIE MENCHIE” and correction of entry in sex from “____” to “___” or correction of entry in the date of birth from “ “ to “ “ in the certificate of live birth of MENCHE ARMI C. NERI at Initao, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are POMPEO V. NERI and AURORA P. CLARIN.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than November 7, 2014.

(Sgd.) ISAIAS A. JARALES

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 41 Cagayan de Oro City PETITION FOR EXTRA JUDICIAL EJF NO. 2014-229 FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER4 ACT 3135 AS AMENDED BY ACT 4118 FOR: HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (Pag-Ibig), Petitioner, EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE ARTHUR A. TABARANZA, Respondent. x-----------------------------------------/ NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135/4118 filed

by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND( Pag-Ibig ) ,against ARTHUR A. TABARANZA married to YOLANDA P. TABARANZA, both of legal age, Filipino citizens with postal address at SANTAN ST., PHASE 111, REGENCY PLAIN SUBD., IPONAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of August 14, 2014 amounts to TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY PESOS & 53/100 (P 261,460.53), Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest, penalties, charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on December 1, 2014,at 10:00 A.M. at the main entrance of this Court, Regional Trial Court, Branch 41, Capitol Compound, A. Luna St., Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following personal properties, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-157451

A PARCEL OF LAND Lot 19, Block 27, of the Cons. Subd. Plan, Pcs-10-001788, being a portion ofLot 3637, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre & Lot 363D, Psd-10-009550). Situated in the barangay of Iponan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, Containing an area of FIFTY SEVEN (57). Sq. m. more or less. And all improvement existing and to be constructed/erected thereon.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated date, time and place.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the property herein- above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Cagayan de Oro City, October 1, 2014.

(Sgd.) ALDEN V. SAMBAAN

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WATSONS honored as Asia’s No 1 pharmacy - drugstore brand W

atsons, the flagship health and beauty retail brand of the A.S. Watson Group, has been selected as Asia’s No. 1 Pharmacy / Drugstore brand in the “Asia’s Top 1,000 Brands” survey 2014 by Campaign AsiaPacific.

This is the sixth consecutive year that Watsons has been named Asia’s No. 1 Pharmacy Retail Brand, proving the brand’s leading position in Asia’s health and beauty market since 2009.

Watsons is Asia’s leading health and beauty retailer, currently operating over 4,000 stores and more than 1,000 pharmacies in 12 Asian and European markets, including China (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau), Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Korea, Indonesia, Turkey and Ukraine. It continually sets the standards in the health, wellness and beauty market, providing personalized advice and counseling in health, beauty and personal care on top of its market-leading product range, making customers LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT every day.

In the Philippines, Watsons has a joint venture with the SM Group, and presently has more than 370 stores around the country.

Having Watsons stores all around the country, shows its full support to the Filipino families by bringing affordable and quality health into Filipino

homes. It recognizes the Filipino families as a large group to benefit from affordable medicines and supplements.

Watsons, the number one pharmacy retail brand in Asia, gives families more options for high quality but affordable generic medicines with the recent launch of its own generics line, the Watsons Generics. Watsons Generics line was first launched in Asia in the Philippines.

“With the launch of Watsons Generics, we aim to help families by giving them more healthcare options and the ability to purchase affordable, high-quality medicines. This will not just give them access to quality healthcare products, they will also be able to focus their finances on other important matters,” says Mr. Danilo Chiong, Health Business Unit Director of Watsons.

Watsons Generics offers up to 80% savings vs. the leadings brands, with the same effect and quality.

The Watsons Generics line includes maintenance medicines for diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol, antibiotics to fight off the common bacteria, dietary supplements for skin enhancement, anti-ageing and over-all wellness, basic vitamins, oral analgesics, and other over the counter medicines. This is just the first phase, and Watsons aims to continuously launch generic medicines to provide wider healthcare solution.

The Watsons Generics includes maintenance medicines for diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol, antibiotics to fight off the common bacteria, dietary supplements for skin enhancement, anti-ageing and over-all wellness, basic vitamins, oral analgesics, and other over the counter medicines.

Watsons recently launched its own generics line, the Watsons Generics, last August 7, 2014 at the Manila Peninsula, Makati with endorsers Edu Manzano and Lorna Tolentino.

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Dragon Boat Race comes to Northern Mindanao!

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or the first time, dragon boat teams from Mindanao and Visayas will converge in this side of the country to compete in the first ever Northern Mindanao Dragon Boat race dubbed as Bugsay Mindanao slated on December 6, 2014 along the majestic Cagayan de Oro River.

Bugsay Mindanao is organized by Liceo de Cagayan University and co-presented by the BusinessWeek Mindanao Group of Publications.

The competition expects teams from Davao, Caraga and Lanao areas as well as teams from Bohol.

This race intends to bring together dragon boat enthusiasts and convene in the Cagayan de Oro River as a way to promote this ecofriendly team sport and help in the appreciation and rehabilitation of the river.

Portion of the proceeds of the race will be donated to Safer River, Life Saver Foundation, Inc. to help in their environmental programs.

Last September, the first dragon boat team in Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental was launched. Liceo U’s very own Dragonoids were presented to the public together with guest teams from Father Saturnino Urios University Blue Dragons of Butuan and Team Bakunawa of Iligan City. A friendly race was held at the Cagayan River near the university campus.

Catch the action this December and be part as history unfolds!

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hile most of the reviews I’ve read on the internet have been mostly negative, watching Dracula Untold, was rather refreshing. Dracula Untold is directed by newcomer Gary Shore and written by fellow screenwriting newcomers Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless.

Shore’s adaptation explores the origin of Dracula, incorporating the vampire mythology with the true history of Prince Vlad the Impaler, and depicting Vlad as a flawed hero to his kingdom and family. The film is set in a dark age at the mercy and wrath of the Ottoman Empire, a time where desperation was the only option.

While I find most online critics rant about the film’s lack of taste, comparing it with Batman, Wolverine, and the Predator – we do have something in common – at least the vampires weren’t sparkling fashionistas.

Even the films CGI (computer-generated-imagery) did not escape critics as they compare it to the “300” series.

That’s them, not me. Maybe they stopped listening to their “inner child” long time ago.

Some critics were also hit on the historical accuracy of the film. Perhaps, they should watch documentaries instead of fictional narratives.

Here’s my take, Dracula Untold was a refreshing movie to watch from the “sparkling ones” series, a long overdue one. Cheesy lines versus poetic utterance – I’ll take the latter any time.

Don’t get me wrong, I completely understand Meyer’s audience and market.

I just don’t like seeing paleskinned, sparkling vampires – and the “lovers-not-warriorsmotto” of them vamps.

“Dracul” – means Dragon or Devil in Romanian, since they belong to the Order of

the Dragon. “Dracula” means Son of the Dragon… or Devil.

Vlad insisted to use “Son of the Dragon” and that his intentions were clear, given 3 days of vampire power, with a trick clause that before the 3rd day ends and he submits to the “thirst” he will become a vampire permanently.

Vlad did the inevitable by giving in to the dark side to protect his family and his kingdom. We also see Vlad as the father who doesn’t give up his son to the empire that gave him the battle scars and the name Vlad the Impaler.

Vlad impales his enemies and leaves them to die and rot on tall rods.

I especially like one of his (Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia) lines in the film “Men don’t fear swords, they fear monsters” as he was about to become one and how his nemesis (and former friend) Mehmed II, the Ottoman sultan, covered his army’s eyes so they would not see the “monster”.

Indeed, the son of the dragon becomes the son of the devil while at his wife’s side before death – Mirena asks Vlad to drink from her to complete the task of protecting their son and kingdom, Vlad gives in.

We also see that Vlad was not the first vampire, unlike Bram Stoker’s (1992) version suggests, and that Vlad in Dracula Untold did not curse and denounce God, Christianity, or the Church – in fact he sought refuge in the monastery that he built (before he became a vampire) and when the dark skies cleared – he placed his son’s safety on his monk friend to save the child from the monsters he made.

"Death cannot separate us, for one life is born from the other" ~Mirena to Vlad.

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DENR-BMB leads back-to-back confabs on local biodiversity conservation QUEZON CIT Y -- The Department of Environment and Natura l R es ources (DENR), through its Biodiversity Management Bureau, will hold back-toback conferences aimed at empowering indigenous peoples (IPs) and local communities in conserving the country’s rich biological diversity.

Both the 2nd National ICCA Conference scheduled on October 21-22 and the National Conference on Local Conservation Areas (LCAs) set on October 23-24 will be held at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Pasig City. ICCA stands for Indigenous Peoples an d L o c a l C om mu n it y Conserved Areas.

The two meetings are organized by the BMB, together with the Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation, Inc., the Protected Area Management Enhancement Project of the G erman Federal Enterprise for International Cooperation (GIZ), and the New Conservation Areas in the Philippines Project.

The meetings, she added, would likewise help ensure full and just participation of indigenous peoples in all conservation activities.

“The conferences would highlight the need to conserve not only our natural resources especially

within ancestral domains, but also the traditional and age-old practices of IPs that are worth emulating or replicating because they demonstrate a deep regard or respect for Mother Nature and what she has to offer,” Lim said.

The conference on ICCA, with a theme, “Pagpapalakas s a Tr a d i s y u n a l n a Pamamahala ng Lupaing Ninuno at Pangangalaga ng Samu’t Saring Buhay,” will bring together some 250 participants, including IP leaders from major island and ethno-linguistic groups, supp or t org an i z at i ons , government agencies, the academe, private sector and other entities supporting ICCAs. Among those invited to deliver their messages are Chairperson Leonor Oralde-Quintayo of the Nat iona l C ommission on Indigenous Pe oples and Ifugao Rep. Teodoro Baguilat Jr., representing Congress.

ICCAs are territories that have been voluntarily conserved by IPs and local communities through effective means such as customary laws or traditional practices. These territories may be sacred spaces or ritual grounds, indigenous territories and cultural land and seascapes, wetlands and fishing grounds, migration

routes of mobile IPs, among others.

The LCA conference, on the other hand, will feature local initiatives and experiences of selected local government units (LGUs) in environmental protection, particularly biodiversity cons er vation, wit h t he theme: “Diversifying and Strengthening Participatory Governance in Biodiversity Conservation.”

Some 200 participants are expected for the conference, which is open to all LGUs as Secretary Mar Roxas of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) had earlier issued a nationwide invitation to all LGUs.

“The conference would hopefully inspire other LGUs as we pay tribute to progressive ones who have, with or without national government support, exercised good governance and successfully managed their resources, after recognizing the link between healthy ecosystems and local economic progress,” Lim said.

She added that participating LGUs can learn from the conference how to implement projects within their areas of jurisdiction, in compliance with the proposal of biodiversity conservation as a criterion for earning the DILG Seal of Good Governance.

Conference speakers

include Senate environment committee chair Sen. Loren Legarda, and representatives from the DILG, Department of Tourism, Department of Agriculture and the University of the Philippines.

Select LGU officials are also expected to discuss various topics during thematic workshops on emerging LCA approaches and mo dels, achie v ing conservation benefits and sustainable financing.

LCAs are areas designated

by LGUs for protection purposes, usually through local ordinances. These may be identified as habitats of unique or threatened species; natural ecosystems ideal for ecotourism purposes; areas

DENR wants ‘much bigger role’ for LGUs in biodiversity conservation The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is hosting a two-day national conference for some local government units (LGUs) to prepare them for a much bigger role in biodiversity conservation.

The National Conference on Local Conservation Areas, to be held at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Pasig City on October 23-24, will address the theme “Diversifying and

Strengthening Participatory Governance in Biodiversity Conservation.”

DENR Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje said the agency’s Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) will bring together representatives from LGUs and key conservation groups in a bid to develop more effective operative models for the establishment of local conservation areas (LCAs) and critical habitats.

The environment chief said the conference will also pay tribute to LGUs and their leaders who have exhibited good practice in managing conservation areas, and are willing to share their experiences for other LGUs to emulate.

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Lunch. Lechon and lanzones, the menu during the lechon baboy cooking contest

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Ronald Mastail, a motion graphics artist from Cagayan de Oro City, is a finalist in this year’s competition. His entry, “Ang Pagbabago Ni Juan Tamad” is selected as one of the (5) five finalists in the NDAA Motion Graphics – Professional Category.

Mastail is an IT graduate of the Liceo de Cagayan University.

“My initial feeling of course is malipayon and kulbaan (happy and

highly vulnerable to natural hazards such as erosion or landslides; headwaters of local water districts; and remaining closed and regenerating natural forests.

The conferences’ coconvenors include the NCIP, Foundation for Philippine Environment, Philippine Association for Intercultural Development, the Bukluran ng mga Katutubo para sa Pangangalaga ng Kalikasan ng Pilipinas, and the Koalisyon ng Katutubong Samahan ng Pilipinas for the ICCA Conference; and the DILG, the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, DOT and Haribon Foundation for the LCA Conference. (RJB/ AKG-PIA-NCR/DENR)

nervous) at the same time, because we’re not sure if we will win, there are only 4 major awards (1st, 2nd, 3rd and People's Choice) and there are 5 finalists so that makes me nervous, but I am hopeful and very thankful to God for this opportunity” Mastail says in an interview.

“This is my adaptation of the story of Juan Tamad, first of all because I’m a bit lazy, myself. The theme REDEFINE, RECREATE, REVOLUTIONIZED, for me

The morning greeted tourists and the people of Mambajao, Camiguin with a fiery dose of colorful competition with the Kalanrakas, an annual street dancing competition not only in Mambajao but also in the other municipalities of Camiguin where the victors will battle it out on the municipal level a few days later.

From the historical 1914 shrine to the provincial plaza, 15 contingents from different schools in Mambajao exhibited their street dancing skills.

And with the drum beats so freshly ringing in the ears of the viewers, the UGMAD site gave a mouth watering means "change" and we all know that Juan Tamad is… TAMAD (lazy), in my entry, Juan finally realized that he cannot really get what he wants (the mango fruit) if he just lays down and opens his mouth so he tried different ways to get the fruit which he thought were the fastest ways possible but only to fail miserably”, Mastail narrates the plot of the story.

Mastail concludes “If we want to achieve something in life, we must start first

“The conference is a big boost to biodiversity conservation as we intend to produce more LGUs recognizing that an umbilical cord exists between their local economy and the health of their ecosystems,” Paje said.

spectacle through their Lechon Baboy Making Contest and a hair raising voice of the employees singing competition.

The festival is still ongoing and will feature Mutya sa Buahanan 2014 Beauty Contest, Senior Citizens Hour, Lanzones eating contest, The interagency street dancing competition and the Kalanrakas sa Kabataan 2014 provincial level in the remaining days.

The 35th Camiguin Lanzones Festival will come to an end on the 26th of October 2014 (Sunday), but with their direction is now steered into greater tides, the vision of a greener, cleaner and environment-friendly Camiguin is just right in the corner.

at our self; I made my entry as a cartoon because I want my entry to be somehow different from other entries at the same time entertaining, and all entries are really good in their different ways.”

The competition has (4) categories: Professional – Motion Graphics; Student – Motion Graphics; Professional – Print; and Student Print. A People’s Choice Award is also up for grabs and will be determined by the number of likes and shares an

entry gets, on the NDAA facebook page (https:// www.facebook.com/ NDAAPhilippines).

To like and share Ronald Mastail’s work here’s the link: https:// www.facebook.com/video. php?v=1521939381385 880&set=vb.139108323 1138163&type=3&video_ source=pages_video_set The NDDA Awarding Concert is set November 21, 2014 at the Aliw Theater, Pasay City with guest performers Callalily and Parokya ni Edgar.

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lanzones ‘unites’ Camiguin Isle

Lanzones Festival, a vibrant color of yellow and a sweet smile is natural to the festival queen during the Kalanrakas sa Kabataan.

Text & Photos by GLEnn PALAcio “UNITED”, the words of Provincial Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo of Camiguin echoed across the grand stand as he gave a speech during the UGMAD sa Kalikasan Beauty Contest.

The beauty contest held at the Ugmad Site last October 20, 2014 is one of the many activities in the 9 day long 35th Camiguin Lanzones Festival.

During his speech the provincial governor pointed out that the island is preparing for bigger developments and with the help from both the government and the private sector, the island will be an even greater pride not only to the inhabitants but also to the country.

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officials could not elevate the individuals by themselves, but rather they must do so hand in hand in a positive manner. Reforming the mindset by starting in the homes through discipline and example would garner to a tourist friendly environment, such examples would be garbage collecting, to not using of plastic bags in the province and even by giving out a simple greeting of welcome to everyone that comes into the island.

Investments from both international and domestic sources are now being planned for the betterment of the province and with the substantial aids the future generations are blessed. lAnZOnES | Page B3

Provincial Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo samples a piece of the lechon at the UGMAD site.

CdeO motion graphics artist vies for nat’l digital art title

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he National Digital Arts Awards (NDAA), launched

by Globaltronics Inc is an advocacy that aims to highlight the skills and talents of young digital artists in the Philippines. NDAA not only seeks to recognize Filipino artists’ skills and talents, but also to showcase the each local digital art community.

According to NDAA’s website (http://creatives.globaltronics. net/ndaa/#ndaa-top), Globaltronics sees the potential

of homegrown artists and the company believes that given the chance, Filipino talent can excel globally. As a company that specializes in digital out of home (DOOH) advertising, Globaltronics acknowledges the role that digital arts play in the development of the nation. It believes that a higher standard in art and ideas is important in the economic and artistic rise of society.

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