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Briefly Free Wi-Fi MISAMIS Oriental -- The Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental in cooperation with the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) – Smart Communications launched on on September 25, 2017, the free Wi-Fi internet access in the Provincial Capitol compound. “The internet nowadays, whether we are amenable or not, is already part of our daily endeavors. Not only for the few but most of us ride the advent of technology. It is the best and quickest way to connect to our love ones locally and abroad. It has been the norm of the entire world. It is actually our main purpose of launching the free Wi-Fi access to each of the Misamisnon and Kagay-anon,” Governor Bambi Emano said during the launching program. The governor was grateful to the PLDT-Smart group led by its manager, Jimmy Chu, for the trust and confidence to the provincial government in this particular undertaking that will solely benefit the constituents of Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro and ultimately the general public.

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ANANA farmers from Compostela Va l l e y has intensified its nationwide campaign to drum up support for the passage of House Bill 5085, otherwise known as the Agribusiness Ventures Arrangements in Agrarian Reform Lands Act if passed into law.

During their Cagayan de Oro leg of their campaign over the weekend, Davao Fruits Banana Growers Agrarian Reform Cooperative manager Rolando Torintera said the proposed law wont threaten multinational companies but rather “it will open a more participative environment where farmers are given more safeguards in securing their basic rights as farmers.” reform/PAGE 11

CLOUD NINE: Hawaiian surfer Luke Adolfson gets the barreling wave in Cloud Nine, General Luna, Siargao Island on Sunday, Sept. 24. photo courtesy of tim hain/world surf league

Transitional shelters MARAWI City -- Transitional shelters which are to be built in Barangay Sagonsongan, Marawi City will be ready for occupancy by December, said Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council Chair (HUDCC) Eduardo del Rosario. Geared up towards its reconstruction efforts for Marawi City, members of Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) Sub-Committee on Housing along with Defense Undersecretary Cesar Yano, TFBM executive director, visited the location site of the transitional shelters last September 22. “Two hundred seventy-five families will be housed in this area by December. Every month thereafter, another families will be transferred until we complete the 1,175 families by March 28,” said Del Rosario.

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Halal stakeholder urges gov’t to release standards policy By DIGNA BANZON, PNA

DEFENDING CHAMP. Former champion John Mark Tokong of General Luna, Siargao Island fully utilizes his hometown edge against his foreign foes in the 23rd Siargao International Surfing Cup held in Cloud Nine, General Luna, Siargao Island on Monday.

DAVAO City – A Halal promoter in Davao Region has urged government to release the national standards on Halal certification to allow the country’s industry to compete globally. Marilou Ampuan,

president of the United Islamic Center Foundation, said the national standards on Ha l a l c e r t i f i c at i on scheme that the certifiers have been waiting for must be given importance by the government. Otherwise, she

Davao Marinatuna in joint venture with Chinese investors

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Champ from Siargao, other Pinoy surfers fall in int’l surfing tilt

By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO Correspondent

By ROEL CATOTO, MindaNews

GENERAL LUNA, Surigao del Norte — Dismay greeted local spectators when a st rong home tow n b e t failed to advance against

foreign competitors in the 23rd Siargao International Surfing Cup on Monday afternoon. surfing/PAGE 11

said the government is not ready for the industry. She, however, said the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-led team is already conducting massive consultations around the country for the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). policy/PAGE 11

EVACUATION CAMP. For four months already, this evacuation camp in Pantar, Lanao del Norte is host to at least 500 people from Marawi City. mindanews photo

DAVAO City — Davao Marinatuna Corp., operator of the popular MarinaTuna chain of restaurants, is venturing into highvalue marine products in partnership with Chinese investors. Davao Marinatuna venture/PAGE 11

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Economy ‘Tiangge, Tiangge sa Siargao’ signals abundance of harvest Biz group lauds holding of DATE 2017 in Davao D SURIGAO City -- “We deeply regard the agriculture sector as a major economic driver because our lives depend on the food that we eat. That is why we consider rice, vegetable and fruit production as crucial factors in stirring growth and propelling a productive economy to great heights.” This was the very optimistic statement of Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas as relayed by provincial agriculturist Rebecca Bagnol during the successful launch of the Tiangge, Tiangge sa Siargao which ran from September 20 to 24. “2017 is the year

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of abundant and plentiful harvest, as we continuously gather and relentlessly reap the fruits of ‘Ang Bag-ong Surigao (The Modern Surigao),’” she said. To intensify the value-adding on the end products of the province’s coconut, jackfruit and cassava productions, Team Capitol initiated a threeday immersion at the Visayas State University (VSU) in Baybay, Leyte in mid-October of last year. “Bastante nga suplay sa bugas ug lagutmon (sufficient supply of rice and root crops) is the rock layer principle astern the ‘Pagkaon nan Surigaonon (Food for Surigaonons)’ tiangge/PAGE 11

AVAO City -- The Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) has lauded the holding of this year’s Davao Agri Trade Expo (DATE) because it focuses on livestock, hogs, poultry, gamefowl, and aquaculture sectors which have all been affected by climate change. “The Expo made available to visitors many technologies

including biogas and fly control, building and ventilation which is very timely for climate change since they keep temperatures in farms consistent,” said Engr. Wilfred Teves, chair of DATE 2017 and Vice President for Industry of the DCCCII. Teves said these technologies are already being used by the poultry industry and other industries. However, other players in the concerned industries should

start to consider these innovations if they want to continue doing good business despite environmental changes. He said this year’s expo aims to help the chamber in its campaign to make food available, affordable and accessible for all. “Manila sources most of its food from the provinces which means the carbon footprint is higher because of the highest cost of fuel and delivery fees,” he said. Teves said the Chamber aims to come

up with a responsible agribusiness sector where livestock, poultry, and aquaculture are in support of producing food that is cheap. Teves said last year’s DATE was most successful in terms of people going to the event as it reached 8,000. The exhibitors were also able to close sales of up to PHP347 million. However, they remain hopeful that they have reached more people this year. (Lovely Carillo/ PNA)

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The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) through the National Nutrition Council (NNC) region 10 conducts a three-day Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) of nutrition programs from 20-22 September 2017 at El Salvador City and three of its 15 barangays particularly Bolisong, Cogon and Quibonbon. (JMOR/PIA10)

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CorporateWorld Globe launches $250-M SEA-US submarine cable wednesday|September 27, 2017

lobe Telecom, Inc. held a ceremonial launch of its $250-million Southeast Asia-United States (SEA-US) submarine cable system in Davao City over the weekend. “The cable system will reinforce the capacity and resiliency of our information infrastructure, leading to improved communication capacities, better access to basic services, increased competitiveness, and smarter cities,” according to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (in his speech delivered by Presidential

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar). The SEA-US cable is also expected to generate more investments, jobs and opportunities in Davao region and Mindanao,” he added. Outside Luzon, the 14,500-kilometer undersea cable is the first direct connection of Globe to the United States via Guam, Hawaii, and California, offering faster transmission of data to the US. It supports ongoing efforts of Globe to enhance its services in Mindanao such as the establishment

of a data center in Davao City designed to address the growing information and communications technology requirements of BPOs, financial institutions, Internet service providers and other content providers in Southern Philippines. Globe invested USD80 million for this new undersea cable system, on top of the $750-million capital expenditure of the company this year to enhance its data capacities. The annual investment is being used for LTE deployment using the 700 Mhz, 1800 Mhz, and 2600 Mhz frequencies. Already,

Del Monte’s US unit sells vegetable business DEL MONTE Pacific Ltd.’s United States subsidiary has sold the Sager Creek vegetable business more than two years after it took over the company. In a disclosure to the stock exchange on Friday, the dual listed fruit canner said Del Monte Foods, Inc. (DMFI) forged a deal to unload its Sager Creek vegetable business to McCall Farms, Inc. for $55 million. Sager Creek produces specialty vegetables for the food service and retail markets, and manufactures several brands, including Veg-all, Freshlike, Popeye, Princella, Trappey’s and Allens. The sale will result in the immediate closure of a production facility in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. DMFI will continue to be the point of service for

all retail and foodservice customers of Sager Creek through early 2018, and will work closely with McCall Farms to support a seamless transition. “This divesture allows us to focus our energy and resources on strengthening our core business, driving innovation, and exploring new products that meet the evolving needs of today’s consumer,” DMFI Chief Operating Officer David Meyers was quoted in the statement as saying. McCall Farms is a family-owned business that manufactures brands such as Bruce’s Yams, Margaret Holmes and Glory Foods. DMFI announced in March 2015 that it has taken over Sager Creek for $75 million. Del Monte Pacific is expecting the US business

through DMFI, which accounts for 80% of sales, to recover in two to three years. Operations in the United States have seen sluggish sales amid lingering weakness in the canned fruit industry. It was also affected by supply-related issues that dampened the sales of regional brands in the packaged vegetable category, as well as lower sales of the private label business. Del Monte Pacific has the rights to the Del Monte brand for packaged products in the United States, South America, Philippines, the Indian subcontinent and Myanmar, and the S&W brand for both packaged and fresh products globally except Australia and New Zealand.

with a more pervasive mobile LTE data, internet speeds have improved based on international benchmarking studies. “The undersea cable system will enable businesses to thrive and prosper with 1st world internet connectivity at cost-efficient rates in support of the government’s efforts to make the Philippines become globally competitive,” according to Ernest L. Cu, Globe President and CEO. For Davao City, it will attract more players from major trade and industry globe/PAGE 11

Cebu Pacific includes terminal fee in tickets

BUDGET CARRIER Cebu Pacific said terminal fees are now included in the cost of tickets for all domestic flights out of airports managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). In a statement, Cebu Pacific said the integration of the domestic passenger service charge (DPSC) in the airline’s booking systems took effect on Sept. 15. This includes tickets purchased from Cebu Pacific from ticket offices, Web site and mobile app. “While the total cost paid by passengers who booked flights on Cebu Pacific became slightly higher due to the addition of the terminal fee, this system innovation is a convenience to travelers. fee/PAGE 10

SM foundation distributes hygiene kits to Marawi evacuees

In an effort to help people who are affected in the Marawi crisis, SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) distributes personal care packages to the evacuees. A total of 2,200 families received the hygiene kits from SM Foundation, Inc. during the distribution in Barangays Balo-I, Pantar, Tangcal, Maigo, Tubod and Sultan Naga Dimaporo in Lanao del Norte. Aside from the hygiene kits, SM Foundation also distributed 1,800 mosquito nets to the affected families. Living by its motto “People Helping People,” SM Foundation activates its charity campaign, Operation Tulong Express, which aims to answer the call of those who have been affected by the crisis.

Recently, SM Foundation, Inc. also donated personal care packages and radios to the brave soldiers who were injured during the battle in Marawi City.

PayMaya and Facebook Launch Payment Tools in Messenger PayMaya, a pioneer and leader in mobile money and digital financial services in the country, in partnership with Facebook, is excited to announce a safe and effective new way for people in the Philippines to send money to friends, pay bills, and buy mobile load and data using Messenger. PayMaya is a leader in transforming the mobile phone into a virtual wallet and is continually looking for ways to expand its services. PayMaya recognizes that Facebook Messenger's community offers a unique opportunity to make PayMaya services available and accessible to even more users. “This integration with Messenger represents an exciting new way to reach the unserved and underserved people and communities in the country by making payments available via social,” said Paolo

Azzola, Chief Operating Officer of PayMaya Philippines. “Our mission is to make cashless payments available for all and this new channel via Messenger will help us enable more people.” “We’re excited to work with PayMaya to give people in the Philippines new tools to access their money using Messenger,” said Facebook Product Manager Ginger Baker. “Our goal is to amplify the reach and impact of providers like PayMaya by enabling tools that allow them to connect people with the services and friends they care about.” Consumers in the Philippines regularly connect with friends and family to send money and pay bills. However, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, 86% of Filipino households don't have a deposit account. As one of the most

popular messaging apps in the Philippines, Messenger offers a much easier way for people to create a new account for daily financial transactions. Through PayMaya's partnership with Facebook, Filipinos will have an easier option for sending money and paying bills on Messenger, whether they have a bank or a mobile money mobile account or not. Using PayMaya in Messenger is simple. A customer just needs to search for @PayMayaOfficial on Messenger on an Android device to start a transaction. The chatbot will guide the user on the available menu options. New PayMaya users can create their account using Messenger while those who already have the PayMaya app installed on their Android phones can link their wallet to Messenger. Once in Messenger, they

can inquire about their PayMaya wallet balance, pay bills and send money to other Messenger users, regardless if they are already on PayMaya or not. People can also buy mobile load on their phone with a substantial discount anytime, anywhere, directly in Messenger. Aside from accessing PayMaya in Messenger, PayMaya also comes with a physical card that can be linked to the mobile wallet. This physical card can be ordered through www.paymaya.com/ shop free of delivery charges and can be used at any Bancnet ATM nationwide, and anywhere VISA and Mastercard are accepted. PayMaya users can link up to three PayMaya physical cards to their app. PayMaya holds the largest network of reloading touchpoints with over 15,000

top up stations nationwide, which include SM Business Centers, Robinsons Department Stores, 7-Eleven with Cliqq Kiosks, Petron stations along NLEX and Ministop outlets with Touchpay Kiosks, Shopwise, Wellcome, 2Go outlets, Smart Padala centers, Palawan Pawnshop branches, UnionBank ATMs, Gaisano Malls, and online banking via BDO and UnionBank. PayMaya is both an appfirst and a card-first prepaid payment service. Users can opt to have the card first and connect it to their app later on for a shared wallet experience, and vice versa. PayMaya is telco-agnostic which makes it easy for anyone to create an account regardless of the network provider. PayMaya is a regulated e-Money Issuer by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

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jhan tiafau hurst Think a minute…How’s your eyesight and vision? A famous blind woman once said: “It’s better to be blind and see with your heart, than to have two good eyes and not see yourself as you truly are.” As the well-known saying goes, “No one is as blind as those who will not see.” A famous philosopher said that one of the most important priorities in life is to ‘know thyself ’, because when we’re blind to ourselves, we believe that our way is always right. Like the husband who said: “When I married her I knew she was Miss Right, but I didn’t know her first name was Always!” Many of us are like that wife. We think we see everyone else so clearly, but what about ourselves? We can’t see what we need to correct and change in our own character, so we never

reach our potential and live our life to the fullest. We handle our marriage and other relationships, raise our children, and go through life never seeing ourselves as we really are. So we develop wrong thinking and bad attitudes that hurt our family members and others. Sometimes we might even believe the lie that we cannot change because that’s just the kind of person we’ll always be. But our blindness, and sometimes pride, doesn’t really want to see and admit our faults. We might we even blame others for our problems and personality. You see, until we honestly admit that we don’t have a healthy character, we’ll never know we need a doctor to get healed. We need someone else with perfect, clear vision to show us what we don’t see in ourselves. Jesus Christ came to do that for us. He will start changing your heart and help you to humbly admit when you’re wrong. He’ll show you how to better treat your wife or husband and children. He’ll give you an attitude and heart that easily forgives those people who wrong and hurt you. He’ll give you the strength to always be honest, no matter how much you spots/PAGE 10

Agutayan Reef, a threehectare marine sanctuary that serves as breeding ground of endangered giant clams. With its rich marine life, Agutayan Island, just a few minutes motorized banca ride from Jasaan town is among Misamis Oriental’s prime spots ideal scuba diving. The island has shallow clear water and amazing marine life, ideal for swimming, diving and snorkeling and day camping. On rainy days, soil erosion usually occurs, filling rivers and other waterways with silt and mud, leaving less space for the flow of water. Thus, the natural waterways could not cope with the large volume of rain, which usually leads to massive flash floods in most of the low-lying areas. Siltation is a by-product of man’s wanton greed to feast on our natural resource – our forests. When we

tamper with the watersheds and the forests, we become vulnerable. And like it or not, we pay the price, sooner or later. And talking of greed, Governor Bambi could have lost his patience for now of seeing our distorted environmental values still alive and kicking viz-aviz our role to protect the environment. His Agutayan Island which he dearly promote as one of his tourist attractions may become just an island sans its natural beauty – the clean waters and the amazing corals underneath. T h rou g h t h e y e a r s , irresponsible and wanton exploitation of the watershed forests were prevalent, leading to river siltation which reduced our land the capacity to hold enormous water load. The way we treat our natural resources put us in

mind of the bad old days when we were incredibly careless about things like allowing illegal mining and logging to flourish until Mother Earth had no way out but to cry out loud in complete silence. Yet the throwbacks were devastating as it were. To say it bluntly, we were victims by our own faults. Remember Sendong? The good governor is extremely bothered, and perhaps you, the reader, and the rest of us have this mind: why, in heaven’s sake, we allowed our natural resource to degrade, to rot into pieces not knowing that pretty soon the brunt of Mother Nature will be on us – any time, sooner, or maybe later. Let’s heed the call of Governor Bambi. Never again we allow ourselves be caught with our pants down. (ruffy44_ph2000@ yahoo.com)

Surviving without cellphone? have my say

klaus doring I remember the time, when one of my first Japanese friends kept on complaining, why I didn’t operate a cellphone. Believe me, during that time, sometime in 2000 or 2001, I was even typing my articles on an old typewriter from Germany. My Japanese friend then bought me a computer - and a cellphone! Some other friends congratulated me: “Welcome back to the world!” Last Sunday, I really got mad.

Attending mass, I observed a family (father, mother, boy and girl) keeping on using their cellphones during almost the whole ongoing mass. Heaven forbid! Even, while falling inline receiving the holy communion, the father kept on texting and browsing in Facebook. Step by step. Just in front of me! Heaven forbid! Guys, why are you still attending mass? Later on, the children kept on playing video games... . Sometimes, I observed (business-)people operating with two or even more cellphones at the same time. Even while taking lunch in a restaurant. I asked them: “How did you survive doing business before without these units?” Believe me or not. The answers have been mostly: I really don’t know! Doing business nowadays without a cellphone? Even in very private life? Many people

can’t imagine it anymore. I can! Though Philippines’ cellphone companies really provide us with the widest distribution and the broadest coverage to very affordable charges. I really enjoy, for example, the unlimited call experience - just to mention one. But, not at any time! Two handsets or even three. Ok lang, as long it keeps my business running. Again, I am not available 24/7! I am sorry, I am not! But then it happened! I thought I have lost my cellphone. I got panic lossing all my important connections. This “thing” really got a special meaning for me. And here we are: not only for business. Just even for a short “Hi - kumusta ka?” I really felt lonely! A couple of hours later, I found IT. Misplaced somewhere in the bathroom under a towel in silent mood. Four miscalls (yipee!), several text messages.

Not only “Hi - kumusta ka?” A special evening meeting had to be confirmed... .I only got one big problem. I need a translator, if the words of text messages indeed go weird. Allow me to quote Philippine Star columnist Igan D’Bayan, who wrote a couple of years ago: “We don’t speak like Hamlet any more. Most of us speak Taglish and write in Filipinzed English. And while holding a mobile phone, we type ‘2b or not 2b’. And that’s supposition!” Btw (‘by the way’), during night time, I turn off my cellphone. How about you? And, I really get mad, if my students keep on using their “machine” during class.... . +++ Email: doringklaus@gmail. com or follow me in Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit www. germanexpatinthephilippines. blogspot.com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.

“We try to understand more a President who played DOTA all day” Kakampi mo ang batas

Batas Mauricio LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow’s case does not come before them…” (Isaiah 1:26, the Holy Bible). -ooo WHOM SHOULD WE BLAME FOR KIDS PEDDLING SHABU IN CAVITE? Who are we to blame for the arrest, last

Saturday, September 23, 2017, in Salawag, Cavite, of four minor children allegedly on account of their having been found inside a drug den in the place and of police reports that they are in fact being used as drug couriers transporting illegal drugs to addicts in Cavite? Is it the owner of the drug den who is said to have been responsible for mobilizing the children to distribute illegal drugs? Or their parents and relatives who not only did not have any concern at all for the minors’ well-being, but even clearly consented to their illegal transactions involving drugs? Or, can we blame the law authored by Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, which is the Juvenile Justice Law--the law which removed the criminal liability of children who are below 18 years of age--even if they have committed

even the most heinous of crimes like peddling and trading of shabu and other illegal drugs? -ooo PHILIPPINES, A WOUNDED NATION: Here are some parts of an article written by Social Work and Development Undersecretary Lorraine Marie T. Badoy which I think should be read by those who, until now, support politicians who are opposing President Duterte, especially those who are supporting former President Noynoy Aquino. I translated portions of that article in Filipino for the Filipino version of this column. Read on: “We’re such a wounded people that we understand better a president who, through his terrible incompetence and indifference–an indifference I find unforgivable—not only caused the deaths of 44 of our

men in uniform but when they died, refused to meet the bodies of our heroes and lend weight to their deaths. “We understand better this incompetent and indifferent president than we do this President who leaves the comfort and safety of his palace and actually goes all the way down in the battle zone where bullets can take him down. -ooo “WE TRY TO UNDERSTAND MORE THE PRESIDENT WHO PLAYED DOTA ALL DAY”: “…And when a hail of bullets meet him and he is forced to take shelter in a mosque, the one thing that we’ve allowed to enter our consciousness is not how this President risked his life to be with his men and not how we’ve never seen anything like it---ever before. “Not his heroism and his batas/PAGE 10

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PH posts P28.8-B surplus in August ‘17

HE government posted a P28.8billion budget surplus in August 2017 as revenue collections for the month grew higher than expenditures. Data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Friday showed that expenditures in the eighth month this year reached P201.6 billion, up 14 percent from

P177 billion a year-ago. Revenues rose by 10 percent to P230.4 billion against yearago’s P209.6 billion. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), which collects around 70 percent of taxes, contributed P171.7 billion, nine percent higher than P157.5 billion collections same month last year.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) shared in P38.3 billion, 16 percent higher than its P33.1 billion revenues in August 2016. As of August this year, the government’s budget deficit stood at PHP176.2 billion, 27 percent higher than the P138.4 billion same period last year. BIR revenues reached P1.157 trillion,

nine percent up from year-ago’s P1.06 trillion. BOC contributed P283.6 billion, 11 percent higher than its P254.6 billion collections in endAugust last year. Expenditures to date reached P1.777 trillion, 10 percent higher than the P1.619 trillion same period last year. (PNA)

UCPB hails lifting of TRO versus EOs on coco levy THE United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) on Monday hailed the recent Supreme Court (SC) decision to lift the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on two Executive Orders (EOs) issued by former President Benigno Aquino in 2015 targeted for the utilization of the Coco Levy Fund. In a statement Monday, UCPB said the lifting of the TRO against EO Nos. 179, which calls for the inventory, privatization and transfer of coco levy assets in favor of the government, and 180, directed for the dissolution of Coconut Industry

Investment Fund (CIIF) holding companies with all remaining money and assets to be “transferred, deposited or delivered to the Government in accordance to with the foregoing provisions” is a welcome development. Last week, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said the government will not provide financial support to UCPB beyond 2018. The Privatization Council has set the bidding for the recapitalization of United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) in September 2015 ucpb/PAGE 10

Congress mulls amendment of REIT law THE House of Representatives may push for the amendment of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Act, Representative Arthur Yap said Monday. During the real estate market briefing of Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC), Yap said the lower house may opt to amend the REIT law and specify that the transfer of assets into REITs will be tax-free reit/PAGE 10

Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya welcomes participants to the International Deaf Day observance last Monday at Centrio in Cagayan de Oro City. The event also featured a hiphop dance contest with no music. photo supplied/mark francisco

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Lecturing at right is reginoal PEIL director for NMR1 Andy Paurom. Also in the presidential table are (from left) national information secretary Karl Ugsod, NMR1 Governor Anjun Gomez and senior PEIL director Ferdinand Bernasor.

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AGAYAN DE ORO CITY – About 46 Kuyas from NMR1 and NMR4 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) under went a LEADS seminar last Saturday at Buffalo Resto Grill. According to NMR1 Governor Anjun Gomez, the Leadership Seminar or LEADS is necessar y for a Kuya to become an officer of his club. Gomez said the conduct of the LEADS seminar by the Philippine Eagles Institute of Leadership (PEIL) is timed in preparation of the various club elections this October. Lecturer for the whole-day seminar was Andy Paurom, regional

PEIL director for NMR1. Paurom tackled topics on Leadership Styles: Managers vs. Leaders, Understanding the Five Levels of Leadership and Eagles Protocol & Workshop. LEADS seminar aims to inculcate those who are interested to be club officers about doing planning programs and conducting orientation seminars and general membership meetings in their respective clubs. The Philippine Eagles is the first Philippine-born fraternal socio-civic organization that lives with the guiding principle Ser vice Through Strong Brotherhood.

of fun activities that rewarded plenty of participants with exclusive Honda freebies. Honda also awarded clubs with

the farthest and biggest delegations while the most stunning lady rider of the day was recognized in honda/PAGE 10

Honda owners unite in 2017 Riders Convention PHOTOS BY MARK FRANCISCO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - To unite loyal riders and clubs of various motorcycle models, Honda Philippines Inc. held a Riders Convention at Limketkai Atrium here. Loyal Honda owners gathered from 12:00 noon to enjoy a day of fun activities that celebrated their unity and the joy of owning a Honda. Activities included a PGM-Fi Awareness talk, mini-raffles, awarding ceremonies and more. According to Honda Philippines president Daiki Mihara, the Riders Convention shows that

Honda continually develops and expands its roster of technology and design while uniting Filipinos despite their different ways of life. This also aims to make riders feel that every journey with their Honda motorcycles is as fun as arriving at a destination. “We make sure that your motorcycles are equipped with Honda Smart Technology and that when you ride a Honda, for any reason you might have, every twist of the throttle will put a smile on your face,” Mihara told the crowd. “We recognize that

each and every one of us has different lifestyles. But we all need to go places, we all need the joy of mobility.”

Honda Philippines also showed its appreciation and strengthened its relationship with the riders through a series

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Environment

Air pollution: A public health concern in the Philippines

n World Environmental Health Day on September 26, 2017, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines jointly highlight the environmental risk of indoor and outdoor air pollution to the health of Filipinos. Air pollution is an environmental health risk around the world with 92% of the world’s population exposed to air quality levels that exceed WHO’s ambient air quality guidelines. People in urban areas are more exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution than those in rural areas. Air pollutants such as sulfate, nitrates and black carbon, found in both indoor and outdoor settings, are extremely dangerous to people’s health.When the size of the particulate matter in the air is 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) and below, it penetrates to a person’s lungs and cardiovascular system. According to WHO,the safe level for PM2.5is10 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m3) of air in a year. In Manila, the

Forester Nestor Agosto, Caretaker of the Enforcement Division of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 (DENR 10), shares to other employees about the Mid-Year Assessment and Strategic Planning Workshop for Lawin Forest and Biodiversity Protection System annual average of these pollutants is at 17 μg/m3, 70 percent more than the recommended safe level. Globally, over six

that he attended on September 2122, 2017 in Metro Manila. He said some Central Officebased funds are to be downloaded to regions in support to Lawin Forest and Biodiversity Protection System. Some of these funds are for the procurement of personnel protective equipment and

million deaths are linked to indoor and outdoor pollution due to noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease,

electronic devices. This move is to further empower field operations in the regional level. He shared this during the Monday Convocation Program held at the DENR 10 covered court on September 25, 2017. Ana Mae Sumalinog RSCIS No. 09325-2017

stroke, lung cancer, and chronic respiratory diseasesevery year. In the Philippines, about 1 in 4 deaths are attributed to

air pollution. The DENR, DOH, and WHO are taking steps to decrease the environmental health risk

of air pollution including improving the linkage of air quality and health monitoring, reviewing the air quality index, and strengthening the health impact assessment for projects and activities that may cause air pollution. Starting this year until 2019, the Philippine government also leads the regional forum on health and environment, bringing together countries in the AsiaPacific Region where air pollution is one of the agenda “Air pollution affects each and every one of us,” said Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu. “We need stronger coordination and wider collaboration so we can once and for all solve our air pollution problem.” “Air pollution continues to pose a dangerous threat to the health of the Filipinos, especially those living in urbanized communities,” said WHO Representative to the Philippines DrGundoWeiler. “With the health and environment sectors, we areworking together to reduce the harmful impact of these environmental risks to people’s health and wellbeing.”

Cimatu honors slain barangay captain, seeks help of AFP, police to combat illegal logging in Palawan Env ironment and Natura l Resources Secretar y Roy A. Cimatu on Friday v isited t he wa ke of slain barangay captain Ruben Arzaga in El Nido, Pa lawan, honoring him as a ‘Bayani ng Ka likasan’. “Sa ludo a ko kay Kapitan Ruben, isina k ripisyo niya ang kanyang buhay para protekta han ang ating kapa ligiran. Da hil dito, itinuturing natin siyang Bayani ng Ka likasan,” Cimatu said. Arzaga, 49, and an active member of t he El Nido-Tay tay Managed Resource Protected Area Management Board, was shot dead by suspected illega l loggers whom he and a team of loca l env ironmenta l law enforcers were about to apprehend in Sitio Batbat, Villa Liber tad on September 14, 2017. Two of t he suspects were later arrested and charged w it h murder

and four counts of attempted murder. Arzaga’s k illing was t he second attack on forest protection of f icers by illega l loggers and timber poachers in Pa lawan in t hree weeks’ time. It w ill be reca lled t hat last Aug. 23, DENR forester Lito Eya la was shot by a suspected timber poacher while he and his team were patrolling in t he mountains of Barangay Bacungan in Puer to Princesa Cit y. Eya la sustained t wo g unshot wounds in his back and nape. He under went a surger y to remove t he bu llet lodged in his right jaw. Cimatu denounced t he t wo incidents of shooting of DENR’s forest protection of f icers by suspected illega l loggers, as he indicated his plan to streng t hen t he agency’s communit y env ironment and natura l resources

of f ices (CENROs), w it h t he help of t he militar y and t he police forces. “Patutu long tayo sa mga sunda lo at pu lis na sanay in ang mga foresters natin sa securit y protocol at sa paghawa k ng baril. Pinag-aara lan din ngayon ng a hensya kung pwede natin silang pa hawa k in kapag nag papatrol o may huhu lihin para maipag tanggol nila ang sarili, kung kailangan,” Cimatu said. Cimatu a lso disclosed t hat t he DENR w ill prov ide a college scholarship to Arzaga’s daughter, Jesel Mae, 16, who is now in tent h grade. Under t he instruction of Secretar y Cimatu, DENR Mimaropa Regiona l Director Nativ idad Bernardino and prov incia l env ironment of f icia ls met w it h Major Genera l Ga lileo Gerard K intanar of t he AFP Western

Command (WESCOM) and Pa lawan Police chief Senior Supt. Gabriel Lopez to discuss cooperation in addressing t he issue of illega l logging. “WESCOM w ill help t he DENR conduct reg u lar aeria l patrol and streng t hen joint operations against timber poachers, illega l loggers and kaingeros,” Bernardino said. “Apar t from t his, t he WESCOM w ill train our forest rangers and foresters on basic securit y measures, including t he use of f irearms for selfdefense,” she added. Meanwhile, Pa lawan prov incia l env ironment and natura l resources of f icer Felizardo Cayatoc deplored t he attacks against forest workers, noting t hat illega l loggers have become more aggressive now. “Dati ita k lang ang da la nila, ngayon marami sa kanila ay

may baril na de-sabog o kaya ay pa ltik. We cannot a llow our foresters and forest rangers to be sitting ducks amidst t he brazen attacks of t hose who destroy our env ironment,” Cayatoc

said. He added: “It wou ld be impossible to accomplish our task of protecting t he env ironment if our protectors are being k illed; we need to equip t hem.”

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Phoenix officers, employees, partners join international coastal cleanup day Volunteers and organizations collected trash along rivers, beaches, and waterways around the country last September 16 for the International Coastal Cleanup Day. Phoenix Philippines Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, joined in the initiative by conducting coastal cleanup activities in different Phoenix depots across the country. Approximately 1,800 Phoenix officers and employees, members of the Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Coastal Guard Auxiliary, the Philippine Navy, the City Environment and Resources Office (CENRO), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, local coastal barangays, NGOs, and students from Phoenix adopted schools participated in the activities. This resulted

Taxi app Micab launches partnership with Metro Cebu Taxi Operators Association Phoenix Petroleum joins International Coastal Cleanup Day. Phoenix employees pick up trash in Coaco beach in Brgy. Pampanga, Davao City as part of International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 16.

to a collection of 1,200 sacks of junk and debris along the coastlines. The cleanups were done in coastal areas near their depots in General Santos City, Davao City, Zamboanga City, Misamis Oriental, Bacolod City, Cebu, Aklan, Iloilo, Batangas, and Oriental Mindoro while employees from the Phoenix Petroleum Taguig office joined other volunteers in the cleanup activity along Roxas Boulevard, Manila. “This coastal cleanup is a strong

show of community and cooperation in protecting and preserving our marine resources,” said Raymond Zorrilla, Phoenix Petroleum VP for External Affairs. “We hope that these activities encourage others to do their part in saving our environment.” On its 32nd year, the International Coastal Cleanup is spearheaded by the Ocean Conservancy and is celebrated every third Saturday of September. The Philippines has been

an active participant, holding the record for most number of volunteers for the event in 2015. Phoenix Philippines Foundation has been conducting these cleanups in their depots every year since 2008. The Foundation also engages in other environmental initiatives such as tree planting activities and the adoption of a Philippine Eagle. Other core programs of the Foundation are education, health, safety, and outreach.

Homegrown taxi-hailing app Micab got a boost when it launched its partnership with the Metro Cebu Taxi Operators Association (MCTOA) in a launching ceremony at the Casino Español in Cebu City last September 19. Developed in 2012 by founder Eddie Ybañez to help address the worsening traffic situation, Micab is an app solution operational in Cebu and Iloilo that lets users to hail a cab at their convenience thru their mobile gadgets. Cebu and Iloilo are two highly-urbanized centers in the Visayas in central Philippines. “We are pleased to have one of the country’s largest taxi associations on our team. This is one more step towards attaining our dream of offering convenient, easy, safe, and anxiety-free commuting to the public,” said Ybañez. “It’s really cab

passengers who stand to gain the most by not having to suffer fare surges during peak hours with Micab. We also have a zero booking fee,” he said. Micab partner MCTOA has combined fleets of 5,000 white cabs operating all over metropolitan Cebu. The Association also operates a bus franchise with the KMKK bus and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport yellow taxis. Unlike other service providers, Micab is not under LTFRB’s Transport Network Vehicle Service (TVNS) regulation by following a business model of partnering with franchising rulescompliant taxi companies rather than servicing private vehicles. “Our partnership with Micab taxis is a blessing to taxi drivers who are now micab/PAGE 10

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

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF – 2017 – 004

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF – 2017 – 008

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118 filed by Rural Bank of Tangub City Inc. Tangub City against Sps. Tito B. Decina and Eulalia C. Decina to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of August 10, 2017 amounts to Six Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand One Hundred Eleven Pesos and 11/100 only (Php 697,111.11) excluding interest, attorneys fees, and other lawful fees for the service of foreclosure, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on October 18, 2017 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Br. 16, Tangub City, to the highest bidder in cash, Philippine Currency the herein mortgage property to wit:

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118 filed by Rural Bank of Tangub City Inc. Tangub City against Ms. Leonida B. Tantan to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of August 10, 2017 amounts to One Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Two Pesos and 23/100 only (Php 136,462.23) excluding interest, attorneys fees, and other lawful fees for the service of foreclosure, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on October 18, 2017 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Br. 16, Tangub City, to the highest bidder in cash, Philippine Currency the herein mortgage property to wit:

TAX DECLARATION No. 110286 “A parcel of land (Lot No. 733-Part) and all improvements thereon; situated at Barangay Sta. Cruz, City of Tangub, Province of Misamis Occidental. Bounded on the North by 023, on the South by 023, on the East by 023, and on the West by 023. Containing an area of Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty (2,450) square meter more or less. Assessed at P70,560.00 per Tax Declaration No. 110286).” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time, date and place of auction sale. In the event that public auction should not take place on said date or there is only one bidder, it shall be held on October 20, 2017 at the same time & place without further notice. Bidders are enjoined to investigate for themselves any encumbrance on the herein property if any there be. August 22, 2017, at Tangub City, Philippines. FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF: BY: BWM: Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11, 2017

(Sgd.) WILLIAM C. ARANIEGO Sheriff IV

ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. P-25224 “A parcel of land Lot No. 1861-D Csd-10-000352 and all improvements t h e r e o n ; situated in the barrio of Silangit, City of Tangub, Province of Misamis Occidental, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NW., along line 1-2 by Lot 1861-C, Csd-10-000352; on the NE., along line 2-3 by creek; on the SE., along line 3-4 by Lot 1861-E Csd-10-000352; and on the SW., along line 4-5-1 by Lot 1862, Cad 271. Containing an area of FORTY FIVE THOUSAND and TWO (45,002) Square meter or 4.5002 hectares more or less. Assessed at 19,300 per Tax Declaration No. 43152.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time, date and place of auction sale. In the event that public auction should not take place on said date or there is only one bidder, it shall be held on October 20, 2017 at the same time & place without further notice. Bidders are enjoined to investigate for themselves any encumbrance on the herein property if any there be. August 22, 2017, at Tangub City, Philippines. FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF: BY: BWM: Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11, 2017

(Sgd.) WILLIAM C. ARANIEGO Sheriff IV

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Leadership Camp for Marawi Youth held By Lou Ellen L. Antonio

MARAWI CITY, Mindanao Hour — Recognizing the leadership potentials of the youth in helping the government with its rehabilitation efforts for Marawi City and its residents, a four-day leadership camp is being held at Mindanao State University(MSU) – Main Campus. Dubbed as Bangon Marawi: Youth Leadership Camp, the convergence brings together 50 internally displaced youth staying in evacuation centers in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur. With the theme “Empowering Fillennials Towards Universal Peace and Development”, the

camp is organized by the provincial government of Lanao del Sur, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Lanao del Sur, Project OGOP, United States Grantees- Alumni Association Marawi, Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police; and in partnership with Xavier University, MSU, Teach Peace Build Peace Movement and other sectors and agencies. In the span of four days, the youth participants will undergo workshops and lectures to provide them knowledge in environmental leadership, peace education and community building.

Speaking to the participants of leadership camp, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Director-General Harold Clavite emphasized the importance of being responsible in utilizing social media in spreading information. “You own the gadget, you own the time…no one else tells you what to do with it. Let us self-regulate. Use your cellphones responsibly to protect yourselves; your communities,” said Clavite. As social media had become prominent in recruitment strategies used by terrorist groups, Clavite encouraged the youth to fight back and “have your own social media strategy, individually and collectively.”

378 displaced families currently sheltered in ASEAN tents By Lou Ellen L. Antonio

Three hundred seventyeight displaced families of Marawi City are currently sheltered in tents located at Barangay Bito Buadi Itowa. It can be recalled that last July, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance in Disaster Management (AHA Centre), handed over a total of 600 family tents, 600 family kits, more than 3000 personal hygiene kits, 600 kitchen sets and four water filtration units for the internally displaced persons of Marawi City. Sixty of these tents are received by the displaced families housed in Barangay Bito Buadi Itowa. Johanna Abdel Fattah, camp manager, shared that there are other displaced families who are to transfer in their evacuation site. “Dahil sa parami nang parami ang nasa evacuation centers, karamihan lumilipat dito kasi ito iyong pinakamalapit na area sa bahay nila,” said Fattah. [As the evacuation centers accommodate more people, most of them [displaced families] opted to transfer here as it is the nearest area to their home.] Pokil Naga expressed that she is grateful for the provision of tents as it somehow gave them comfort. “Salamat po sa ASEAN at sa government. Sana po ay matulungan pa po kami sa pang araw-araw naming pangangailangan.” [Thank you to ASEAN and to the government.

I hope that they will continue to help us in our daily needs.] Meanwhile, different food crops are being planted in their

10-clustered communal garden. The harvests are for their consumption and serves as their source of livelihood. (LEAntonio/ PIA10)

Kince Alhansah M. Panondiongan, a 4th year Political Science student of MSU, expressed his gratitude for being one of the participants of the camp. “This event helps us how we can appreciate and help the communities, especially that Marawi siege brought a lot of destruction,” said Panondiongan. He also encouraged his fellow youth that the siege is not a hindrance to their advocacy and responsibilities for their community. Similarly, Abdul Zhaiff L. Mama, from Bito Buadi Itowa evacuation center, agrees that there should be a careful information dissemination as fake news can alarm people. “Dapat tayo magkaisa, magkaintindihan at mag cooperate. Lagi pong isipin kung paano tayo makakatulong sa ating kapwa”, Mama talking to his fellow youth. [We must be united; understand each other and cooperate. We should think how we can help our community.] (LEAntonio/ PIA10)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 24 Cagayan de Oro City IN THE MATTER OF THE CORRECTION SPEC. OF ENTRIES IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF LUCKY SALINAY ANOR,

PROC. CASE NO. SP-ORD-2017-176

LUCKY SALINAY ANOR Petitioner, -VersusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Respondent. ORDER This is an Amended Petition for Correction of Entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of Lucky Salinay Anor, alleging, among others, that petitioner was born in Cagayan de Oro City, on September 08,1997, from parent-spouses Ruel I. Anor and Elenita S. Salinay; that there errors in the entries of her Certificate of Live Birth, to wit: b. First name of Father c. Age of Father d. Date and Place of Marriage of Parents

: Alfredo : 23 : MAY 12, 1997 Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City

instead of the following which are true and correct entries:

a. b. c.

First Name of the Father Age of Father Date and Place of Marriage

: Ruel : 19 : No Entry Of Parents

Thus, this petition. This Amended Petition will be called for initial hearing on October 25, 2017, at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, during which the jurisdictional requirements of publication, posting and notice to all persons who have interests which would be affected by this petition, will be proved. At the expense of the Petitioner, let 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. Further, let this order, together with copies of the petition and its annexes; be posted before the initial hearing at the Bulletin Boards of this Court, City Hall of Cagayan de Oro City, Province Capitol of Misamis Oriental, and the Barangay Hall of the barangay where the Petitioner is residing. Any interested person may, within fifteen (15) days from notice hereof, file an Opposition to the Amended Petition. Let a copy each of this Order be furnished to the Petitioner, Atty. Francisco T. Del Castillo, Office of the Solicitor General, and the Local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City. SO ORDERED. ISSUED this 4th day of August, 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (SGD.) HENRY B. DAMASING Presiding Judge BWM: Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11, 2017

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Fee...

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They no longer have to line up at the counters to pay for the domestic terminal fee,” Cebu Pacific Vice-President for Corporate Affairs Paterno S. Mantaring, Jr. was quoted as saying. The CAAP manages all domestic terminals in the countr y, except for the main gateway Ninoy Aquino International A i r p or t , Ma c t a n - C e bu International Airport, the Clark International Airport and the Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Caticlan (Boracay). CAAP terminal fees range from P50 at Sanga-Sanga/ Tawi-Tawi airport to P200 at Puerto Princesa International Airport, Cagayan de Oro’s Laguindingan Airport and Davao’s Francisco Bangoy International Airport. The CAAP issued Me mor andu m C i rc u l ar 02-17 on the integration of the DPSC into Cebu Pacific fares last Sept. 1. Under the circular, Cebu Pacific will collect the terminal fees and remit these to the CAAP. Domestic terminal fees for Manila and Cebu airports have been incorporated in airline tickets since 2013.

Spots... from page 4

can get away with. Jesus will also help you not be quick to see faults in others or gossip about them. So today, if you’ll ask Jesus to forgive you of your pride and blindness to your own faults; and ask Him to start healing and changing your heart, He will. Then, as you start living His way every day, you will start to see yourself becoming a new person who

can reach your full potential. That’s the only way you can have the successful, satisfying life Jesus created you to enjoy. Just Think a Minute…

Batas... from page 4

great love for us but this--THIS---is what has tied up in a bunch: that he forgot to take off his shoes as he ran to take cover in a mosque when a hail of bullets rained down on him. And we give him hell for it. The inanity of it all. “We understand better a pre s i d e nt w ho pl ay s DOTA all day than we do a President who works HARD all day. We understand better presidential plunderers than we do this President who is incorruptible…” -ooo WATCH “ANG TANGING DAAN” AT FACEBOOK: “Ang Tanging Daan” is a Bible exposition and prayer session for everyone, in English and Filipino, 24/7, worldwide, that can be viewed at w w w. f a c e b o o k . c om / angtangingdaan. Reactions: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

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following the issuance of the EOs but this did not push through following the issuance of the TRO in response to the petition of the Confederation of Coconut Farmers Organization of the Philippines (CONFED). UCPB, in a statement, said the lifting of the TRO “will definitely redound to the benefit of UCPB and its clients as this will strengthen the Bank’s capital and generate more resources to improve

its competitive position in the market.” “We will be coordinating c l o s e l y w it h t h e D O F (Department of Finance) for their next steps, and will provide updates to all our stakeholders as we do so,” it said. “We would like to assure our clients that it is business as usual for the Bank while we go through each phase of this much-awaited recapitalization program and that they can look forward to a better and stronger UCPB,” it added. (PNA)

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and be exempted from valueadded tax (VAT). Yap, who is also the chair for House Committee on Economic Affairs, said the REIT law would have to undergo the same process and “will have to fall in line” along with other bills in the Congress if it would amend the law. The Republic Act No. 9856 was enacted in 2009 to encourage the investing public to invest in property projects and to further develop the capital market. However, REIT has yet to take off in the country due to uncertainties like whether the transfer of asset should be subject to the 12-percent VAT. Under the term of former Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Henares, her office issued a memorandum order that the transfer of asset under REIT will be slapped with VAT. Yap stressed that Congress would stick to imposing the law and giving a tax-free transfer of asset and also exempted from VAT as it

recognized that there is no gain or loss on the initial transfer for the income purposes. He s a i d t h e Ho u s e Committee on Economic Affairs is waiting for the recommendation and final position of the BIR. “The BIR is working right now very hard, with what the interpretation of the BIR would be; on whether the first transfers of the asset into the REIT will be VATable or not,” Yap said. “I, on my part, I feel that I would have to issue a committee report by this October on the status of the REIT,” he added. (PNA)

Honda... from page 6

Zoomer-X upgraded its style with brand new colors – mat axis grey and heaven blue metallic. PR

Micab... from page 8

given a chance to compete w it h more prom i nent app-based transport vehicles that have recently gained popularity among commuters,” said Chiquito Ob e so, he ad of Spider, Airland & Scorpion Taxi. In attendance during the launch of the MicabMCTOA partnership were Ch iqu ito Obseo, Glen n Batiancila of Saregen Taxi, Paul Corominas of CTC Ta x i, Rchielda Cabucos of Richielda Taxi, Danny

Ta r i m a n o f D T Ta x i , Terence Blanco of World Wide taxi, Peter Corominas of R P C orom i na s Ta x i, Leny Gok-Ong of SD Taxi, Stella Erasco of E Taxi, Joy Mangubat of Angel JM, and Marites White of Marmic Taxi. Also committing their f leets for Micab are Mayo Pere z of Hol id ay Ta x i, Michael Lee of Sun Taxi / Maicaila, Dr. J & MJ, and Allan Mercado of Emerson Taxi. Micab is setting its eyes on expanding to trafficinfested Metro Manila with partnerships with Manilabased ta xi operators set to be launched for the last quarter of the year.

the Honda Babe segment. Lucky participants took home prizes through the mini-raffle. Everyone was treated to dinner and live band entertainment. Riders were also given a chance to see Honda’s latest innovations through the launching of three new models that are furnished with advanced designs and technology. These models suit every need, lifestyle and taste of each rider and ensure that they are able to excite and conquer the various road conditions. These models are the automatic – BeAT, Click and Zoomer-X, the sports models – CBR1504, CB150R Streetfire, RS150R and RS125 and underbone models – Wave and XRM series. The XRM series comes in three variants, Dual Sport, Dual Sport Extreme and Motard. The All-New XRM15 and All-New RS125 are now powered by the same PGMFI engine. Meanwhile, the

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

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF – 2017 – 003

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF – 2017 – 005

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118 filed by Rural Bank of Tangub City Inc. Tangub City against Mrs. Caridad Peñaflor to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of August 10, 2017 amounts to One Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Two Pesos and 82/100 only (Php 103,432.82) excluding interest, attorneys fees, and other lawful fees for the service of foreclosure, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on October 18, 2017 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Br. 16, Tangub City, to the highest bidder in cash, Philippine Currency the herein mortgage property to wit:

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118 filed by Rural Bank of Tangub City Inc. Tangub City against Sps. Letecia and Antonio Tano to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of August 10, 2017 amounts to One Hundred Nine Thousand Four Hundred Nine Pesos and 05/100 only (Php 109,409.05) excluding interest, attorneys fees, and other lawful fees for the service of foreclosure, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on October 18, 2017 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Br. 16, Tangub City, to the highest bidder in cash, Philippine Currency the herein mortgage property to wit:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-3937

TAX DECLARATION No. 29097

“A parcel of land (Lot No. 2718 of the Cadastral Survey of Tangub), with theimprovements thereon, situated in the barrio of Bolinsong, Municipality of Bonifacio. Bounded on the N. by lot Nos. 2728 and 2729; on the SE. by Lot 2711; and on the NW., by Lot Nos. 2714 and 2717. Containing an area of Fifty Five Thousand and Seventy Three (55,073) Square meters or 5.5073 has more or less. Assessed at P18,990.00 as per Tax Declaration No. 5576.”

“A parcel of land and all improvements thereon; situated in the barrio of, City of Tangub, Province of Misamis Occidental. Bounded on the North by 060; on the East by 02,026; on the South by 026, and on the West by 060 and barangay road. Containing an area of Two Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Eight (2,378 sq.m.) more or less. Assessed at P19,020.00 per Tax Declaration No. 49008.”

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time, date and place of auction sale. In the event that public auction should not take place on said date or there is only one bidder, it shall be held on October 20, 2017 at the same time & place without further notice. Bidders are enjoined to investigate for themselves any encumbrance on the herein property if any there be. August 22, 2017, at Tangub City, Philippines.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

BY: BWM: Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11, 2017

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

BY: (Sgd.) WILLIAM C. ARANIEGO Sheriff IV

BWM: Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11, 2017

(Sgd.) WILLIAM C. ARANIEGO Sheriff IV

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Reform... from page 1

“It merely establishes a balanced relationship between the agrarian reform beneficiaries and the company,” Torintera added. House Bill 5085 is now being discussed in two committees at the House of Representatives. Members of the committees are not from the Davao region, thus the need for public support to pressure their congressmen to pass the bill, Torintera pointed out. According to a draft of the proposed bill, it i s a n “e nt re pre n e u r i a l c o l l a b o r at i o n b e t w e e n ARBs and private investors in the implementation of an agriculturally-related business venture involving lands distributed under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).” The group has earlier discovered that most of the existing contracts between the farmers and the companies are prepared solely by the banana producers. “ The companies sell the fertilizers and other inputs for the land and will buy the products of the farmers as well. The prices of the products however often remain low while the prices of the inputs are solely controlled by the company,” lawyer Irvin Sagarino of the group Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services. Sagarino said that the AVA bill guarantees the participation of the farmers in the farm management operations and ensures the productivity of the land and the incentives. To r i nt e r a s a i d t h at whatever they have left for profit is still not enough to pay for their land, loans and for their daily expenses.

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Philmar Alipayo, 25, who bagged the championship in the 19th Siargao National Surfing Cup last Saturday, bowed to Kiron Jabour of Hawaii and Raoni Montereiro of Brazil. “I got unlucky this time. The waves were too small during my heat and I had a few mistakes,” Alipayo told MindaNews. Local spectators were upset over Alipayo’s early exit saying saying they were expecting a lot from him. “I was quite upset but that’s the sports. There’s time for winning and there’s time for losing. We have to accept it,” said German national Rico Reteinbach who bet on the homegrown talent. Other Filipino contenders such as Arkipo Figuron, Dionisio Espejon and Carlito Nogalo suffered reversals, too. They were eliminated in the second day of the event sanctioned by the World Surf League with qualifying series 3,000 points. But two Filipino competitors who hail from this town won in their respective heats on Monday.

The 2015 champion John Mark Tokong and 2014 champion Edito “Piso” Alcala advanced to the next round of the elimination. Alcala posted the highest score so far in this event with 18.17 points out of possible 20 points while Tokong garnered the second highest score with 17.83 points. Alcala will face Indonesian Rio Waida, Costa Rican Tomas King, and Hawaiian Barron Mamiya in the fourth round of the elimination on Tuesday. Tokong will compete against Nic Von Rupp from Portugal, Gabriel Farias from Brazil and Harley Ross from Australia. The 2017 Siargao International Surfing Cup has been upgraded to 3,000 points qualifying series from 1,500 points last year. The move attracted 103 surfers from other countries.

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She also said the Davao Halal Industry Council will be meeting next week and wanted to know about the content and the formulation of the Halal national standards. Ampuan, who is also the Halal committee chair of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines, said DTI is the lead agency in Halal Board, created in accordance with Republic Act No. 10817, an Act Instituting the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Program. The Board is chaired by DTI and the National Commission on Muslim Filipino (NCMF) as vice chair. While the halal standards are still being finalized, Ampuan said the board has extended the role of the certifiers to two more years. These certifiers included three NCMF-accredited certifiers and the other two which were appointed by the DTI. The five certifiers are the Islamic Dawa Council of the Phils, the Halal Development Institute of the Philippines, Mindanao Halal Authority, Muslim Mindanao Halal Certification Board, and the Halal International Chamber of Commerce. Ampuan said the countries like Thailand and Malaysia only have one certifier. She voiced concerns that once Philippines adopts only one certifier for the country there might be resistance from the existing certifiers given that these have been in the business for a long time. These certifiers went through complying several requirements and investments for t heir ac cre dit at i on and already known in the international market, she said. “It will depend also whether they will qualify to the standards set by the DTI,” she said. (Digna D. Banzon/PNA)

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founder and Chief Executive Officer Domingo O. Ang said the aquaculture project would initially involve grouper farming through

the establishment of 40 fish cages at the mariculture park in Panabo City, Davao del Norte before the end of the year. Grouper “is very expensive in China,” said Mr. Ang in an inter view with local me dia, adding t he re d variety commands a price of between P2,000 to P3,000 per kilogram. Marinatuna, which is also into tuna exporting as well as sales of local fresh fruits, will set up a 1,000-square meter model farm where grouper fingerlings will be bred. Mr. Ang said they are also looking at producing lobsters. “If this project becomes successful, this will become a bigger project in the Davao Gulf… The long-term plan is that we will help the fisherfolk along the Davao Gulf,” he said. Mar inatuna aims to provide fisherfolk with boats and fish cages, and will purchase the produce from them. Mr. Ang said they are aiming to establish the model farm in time for a possible visit by a high-level Chinese delegation this year. “ This will make the President happy,” said Mr. Ang, a known close friend of President Rodrigo R. Duterte who was mayor of Davao City for several terms. AIR ASIA TRANSPORT Mr. Ang said he also discussed with AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer Anthony Francis Fernandes, who was in the city last July, the possibility of the budget airline flying between China and Davao with marine products as the primary cargo going to China and bringing in Chinese tourists to Davao. Mr. Fernandes announced then that AirAsia is looking at expanding its footprint using Davao City as a hub for 10 international routes, including the Davao-Kuala Lumpur flights beginning in December. Mr.Ang said his other related plan is to go into and promote tuna hook-line fishing to protect smaller fish. “I will also expand this plan to include all those fishing in the municipal waters,” he said, noting that this could be an “inclusive and alternative livelihood activity.”

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program,” Bagnol said. “We are working on processing the root crops into nutritious products. Part of the knowledge learned from the exposure includes cooking, baking, preparation and packaging to make the end products cost-effective. Siargao prides itself with a trading center, which can help farmers in marketing value added products,” Bagnol added. Affordability and sufficiency of food in the table are the rallying points which the provincial government considers crucial and very important.

“Our beloved constituents, to whom we honestly dedicate our love and service, above self and beyond the call of duty, consistently and continually inspire us to uphold excellence and hard work. We are forever thankful for the unwavering faith and overwhelming support of the people whose loyalty and allegiance have always been our strength from day one. Our destination towards greatness is clear, definite and certain. We are convinced that the values that we instill, blossom into sustainable growth. We are confident that the reforms that we sustain are etched as everlasting legacies in the hearts and minds of our faithful supporters and determined followers,” she affirmed. Matugas further congratulated the pro-active members of the peasants and fisherfolks sector, regional stakeholders, rank-and-file personnel from the different offices of the national and local government units, sectoral representatives, barangay of f icials, and members of Team Capitol, for their cooperation and involvement. She also recognized the efforts of Surigao del Norte 1st District Rep. Francisco Jose ‘Bingo’ Matugas II, Vice Gov. Arturo Carlos Egay, Jr., provincial board members, Department of AgricultureCaraga Regional Director Abel James Monteagudo, Bureau of Fisheries and

Aquatic Resources-Caraga Regional Director Juan de Alba, officials from the Sangguniang Bayan of General Luna, headed by Mayor Jaime Rusillon and Vice Mayor Veronico Solloso, and everyone who participated and made their presence felt. (John Glenn A. Platil, PGO-SDN/PIASurigao del Norte)

Globe... from page 3

centers in Mindanao region and expand more BPO spaces – creating more jobs in the ser vice sector and more livelihood opportunities for not only the people of Davao but also for neighboring cities and municipalities. At t h e s a m e t i m e , the facility will ease the country’s dependence on international cable systems that go through Japan / North Asia to connect to the US, and ensure the resiliency of internet connectivity. With three domestic fiber optic backbones and several investments in international undersea cables, Glob e Telecom’s network was able to provide uninterrupted inter net conne c t ion to clients despite submarine cable cuts during the recent Hong Kong super typhoon which affected the services of regional internet providers, i nclud i ng t hos e i n t he Philippines. The SEA-US cable system is connected to the Globe cable landing station in Brgy. Talomo, Davao City which

also houses the Power Feed Equipment necessary to run the system. The facility uses the latest 100 gigabits per second transmission technology to deliver an additional 20 terabits per second capacity to cater to the exponential growth of bandwidth between the two continents. The system was built by a consortium of 7 international telecommunications companies and links five regions that include Manado (Indonesia), Davao (Philippines), Piti (Guam), O a hu ( Haw a i i , Un it e d States), and Los Angeles (California, United States). Aside from being part of the SEA-US consortium, Globe is also a member of an international consortium of telecommunications and t e c h n o l o g y c o mp a n i e s operating the Southeast Asia-Japan Cable (SJC) system which links seven territories that include Brunei, mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and the Philippines. It has a ls o ma d e investments in the East Asia Cable system (EAC), Asia Pacific Cable Network-2 ( A P C N 2 ) , Tat a G l o b a l Network–Intra Asia cable system (TGN-IA), the City to City cable system (C2C), and is interconnected with major Trans-Pacific Cable systems that encompass the Unity, Tata Global NetworkPacific, (TGN-P) and the Japan-US Cable Network (J-US).

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10TH Judicial Region Branch 16, Tangub City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF – 2017 – 002 Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118 filed by Rural Bank of Tangub City Inc. Tangub City against Sps. Esterlita Arnoza Arroylo and Eduardo Arroylo to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of August 10, 2017 amounts to One Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Pesos only (Php 133,700.00) excluding interest, attorneys fees, and other lawful fees for the service of foreclosure, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on October 18, 2017 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Br. 16, Tangub City, to the highest bidder in cash, Philippine Currency the herein mortgage property to wit: TAX DECLARATION No. 8304 “A parcel of land and all improvements thereon; situated in the Poblacion, Municipality of Bonifacio, Province of Misamis Occidental. Bounded on the North by 033, on the East by road, on the South by 031 and on the West by sec. 02. Containing an area of Two Hundred (200) square meter more or less. Assessed at P3,000.00 per Tax Declaration No. 8304.” TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-14231 “A parcel of land Lot 2825 of the cadastral survey of Tangub and all improvements; situated in the barrio of Calolot, Municipality of Bonifacio, Province of Misamis Occidental. Bounded on the NE., by Lot No. 2824; on the E., by Lot 2826; on the SW., by Lot Nos. 2829 & 2830; and on the NW., by Lot 2822. Containing an area of Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Six (12,976) Square meters or 1.2976 hectares more or less. Assessed at P11,390.00 per Tax Declaration No. 14479.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time, date and place of auction sale. In the event that public auction should not take place on said date or there is only one bidder, it shall be held on October 20, 2017 at the same time & place without further notice. Bidders are enjoined to investigate for themselves any encumbrance on the herein property if any there be. August 22, 2017, at Tangub City, Philippines.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:

BY: BWM: Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11, 2017

(Sgd.) WILLIAM C. ARANIEGO Sheriff IV

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