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of the humiliation they suffered for not being given accommodation during a seminar in Iloilo City because of non-confirmation from the Office of the Butuan Liga President. What made matters worse was, Amora arrived at the seminar venue “only on the last day (we) were about to leave the place.” They said the Liga president “is incompetent, unfit to lead the Liga ng mga Punong Barangay.” The six barangay chairmen disclosed that majority of the Liga members passed Resolution No. 1 Series of 2015, urging Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. to create a special investigation team to conduct a special audit relative to Colegio de Liga and the organization’s expenditures to which the city executive has not allegedly acted so far. Since 1 percent of the city’s barangay Internal Revenue Allotment has been alloted for the establishment and operational expenses of the Colegio de Liga for several years now, and, several thousands, if not millions, of pesos have been collected from the barangays, “it behooves the Liga ng mga Barangay to account for the public funds based on the principle of transparency and accountability and to conduct an impartial audit to determine how the said public funds were used,” the measure stated.
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who was elected Congresswoman of the city’s lone congressional district at the time when the city’s congressional district was still undivided. Garnering about 50,000 votes when she ran for the city council during the 2013 local elections, Darimbang’s chances of winning the congressional post in the 2016 elections might not be far behind. She would definitely be a pain in the neck of the incumbent Congressman. In fact, Darimbang claimed that it was the number of votes of her supporters that also contributed to Moreno’s “victory” in the 2013 mayoral elections. Well, many have expressed the confidence that with the help of the Padayon Pilipino, Darimbang could deliver the necessary votes to dislodge the incumbent Congressman of the city’s first district. Former City Mayor Dongkoy Emano led the complete slate of Padayon Pilipino candidates during the filing of the Certificates of Candidacy (COC) at the City Commissions on Elections (COMELEC) last Friday. Thousands of Christian and Moslem supporters, most of them the marginalized poor city residents, escorted Emano and his party to the city COMELEC office. The presence of “Dong-
koy” Emano sparks some inexplicable ambience where thousands of people, some crying and some shouting his name, as the leader of the city’s blighted communities and the oppressed emerged from his vehicle. Indeed, thousands of supporters have remained loyal to Dongkoy all through the years. The kind of loyalty and genuine affection that only a charismatic leader like Dongkoy could possibly have. Send comments/ reaction: crisguardian@ yahoo.com
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etc. so the people will know what to do. Promising them on anything is nonsense, an old broken song during the time of Tarzan that has no merit and incapable of appreciation. Many politicians now do not know the style and art because they rely on vote-buying which is sure to happen. So even the slum politicians, the street walkers and the unggoy can win. It is really very difficult for the country to move forward owing to the kind of voters and politicians we have. Of course, except for a few who are serious in their endeavors about serving their constituents. The problem is they belonged to the minority and their voice is locked and silenced within the short corners of society. In other words the same voice is thrown into the river and flushed into the great ocean of nowhere. We have alleged good and honest leaders, but they do not want to participate in the struggle for fear they succumb to the virus of corruption and dirts. What we want is some leaders who are willing to sacrifice and even shot if necessary. One who can see eye-to-eye with crimes and criminals. Maybe this person is still in the womb of his mother thus the horizon is empty of his shadow.
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It may come as a surprise but globally beef production is one of the leading culprits for climate change. Some even suggest that beef is the devil or the "shaitan" of the meat production industry. That having said, the lynching of a man on the suspicion that he consumed beef can never be justified in any society. Experts suggest that giving up beef will reduce the global carbon footprint on earth far more than avoiding use of cars. Here is why, if one examines the numbers closely livestock production contributes more towards global warming than does the transport sector in total, through emissions of gases that result in changing the climate. According to FAO, the livestock sector is responsible for 18 percent of the global greenhouse gas emissions as compared to the
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trees or build structures under high voltage transmission lines and demand compensation every time the NGCP personnel enters the property with maintenance work. Ladaga said that the NGCP also appeals to the local government units for a resolution prohibiting tree-planting and building any structure under transmission lines. She said that the interruption and power outages caused by trees and plants on power transmission lines affect not only the operations of the hydropower plants, which is the source of the bulk of power supply, but all the power consumers in Mindanao because of longer power interruptions. The NGCP holds the 25-year concession contract from page A1 to operate the country’s include the interconnect- power transmission neted system of transmission work, Ladaga said. lines, towers, substations, and related assets. Ladaga said that the from page A1 are the lead campers NGCP is seeking immediate assistance from the military for the CDO 3-day Mini and government officials in Energy-Camp: Myrna P. negotiating the issue of the Banana (Maccabean ElROW in areas where the ementary School), Avellino power transmission lines Costanillo (Camp Evangeare affected because of il- lista Elementary School) and legal structures and planted Jessica Joy Hinacay, City trees along with privately Central School principal. Anita M. G o chuco, owned lots. She said that the sus- Department of Education tained power tripping of Cagayan de Oro City Divithe Agus 2-Kibawe Line 1 sion Superintendent, said in Mindanao last Saturday she hopes the program can morning occurred due to eventually be shared with falling trees that cut the the 70 public elementary schools and 39 public high power line conductors. “The incident leaves schools in the city, 30 of NGCP with only one line which remain without eleccatering to the Agus 1 and 2 tricity. Flores said the initial power plants, which threatens the entire Mindanao 300 flash cards will be intewith complete isolation from grated into the public school hydropower plants once the curriculum into subjects remaining line becomes including English, Math, Science, Technology Liveunavailable,” she said. Ladaga said that the lihood Education (TLE), situation was aggravated Edukasyon Pantahanan as landowners refused entry at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) to NGCP personnel tasked and most especially, Values to clear and restore the af- Education (Edukasyon sa fected power transmission Pagpakakatao). “Over the long term, lines vital to the grid. According to Ladaga, we hope to teach students the frequent dips in voltage, the nature and proper use frequency severely affect of electricity, which they both household appliances would hopefully cascade and industrial equipment. to their friends, and most The trees and other especially, their parents structures under NGCP and siblings in the home,” facilities breach safety clear- Tarayao said. “There is an ances and endanger the old Zen saying which says, reliability of the entire grid, ‘A seed will never see its flower’. May we all be so Ladaga said. She said that the NGCP similarly inspired to aspire has sought the assistance of for a responsible stewardthe military because the lot ship of God’s creations in owners intentionally plant the generations to come.” transport sectors' 15 percent. In a study "Livestock's Long Shadow: Environmental Issues and Options", the FAO concludes that "the livestock sector is major player (and its contributions to climate change has) a higher share than transport.” Earth lovers are voicing their concern and shaming meat eaters, most recently Laurence Tubiana. The charismatic French Ambassador for Climate Change Negotiations for the big climate summit to be held in a few weeks in Paris said, “This over consumption of meat is really killing many things (there has to be a campaign) that big meat consumers should stop that. At least try one day without meat.” (PNA/PTI)
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Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC October 16, 2015 In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1. Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No.l Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby serving to the public that _____ has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of EDMA FILIPINO TORRES at Catagan, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental and whose parents are Elesio Apilan Torres and Marieta R. Filipino. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than 02 November 2015. (Sgd.) BELEN F. LINGANAY City Civil Registrar MDN: OCT 20 & 27, 2015
Killers... from page A1
ab out to re tu r n to Marawi police station after attending a meeting when the suspects peppered his car with bullets at around 2:40 p.m. on Saturday. PNP-ARMM spokesperson Sr. Insp. Ronald de Leon said Supt. Al Abner Wahab Santos, a resident of Pagadian City in Zamboanga del Sur, was driving his black Montero vehicle when shot by armed men on board a similar black Montero at the Crossing Sarimanok, Barangay Luksa Datu in Marawi City. De Leon said the killing could be related to the anti-drug and Oplan Lambat-Sibat work-related accomplishments of the police chief. Santos sustained a multiple gunshot wounds in the head. He did not reach the hospital alive. Officials from the city and in the Autonomous Region in Mindanao (ARMM) has appealed to the authorities to deploy additional troops to augment the present troops for them to have better security in the area. Just recently, a police officer in Marawi City was shot and killed while his buddy was also wounded while responding to a report of an alleged carnappers trying to steal the parked motorcycle in the downtown Marawi. Lanao del Sur provincial director Sr. Supt. Seigfred Ramos said the victim was identified as PO2 Namayri Pantuan.
Crops... from page A8
of incentives for sustaining their diverse genetic resources for food and agriculture. The Tajikistan meeting found that mountain communities are already facing drastic changes in their food and farming systems due to extreme and unusual weather patterns, and that these impacts have worsened in the last 18 months. Many are suffering from reduced water availability and increased pests linked to decreasing rainfall and increasing temperatures, however the meeting has already been able to provide some steps towards tackling this. Local crop varieties are often resistant to droughts and pests, unlike the modern, introduced varieties sold by agricultural institutes and multinational companies. In Tajikistan’s Jafr community, only local fruit trees can survive the worsening drought conditions and heat. In Thailand, wild bees are more resilient to increased heat than introduced varieties. Traditional knowledge and practices are also becoming increasingly critical to survival. Diversification is another important response to reduce the risk of crop failure, in terms of the plants themselves, the landscape they are farmed in and mixed production systems. Traditional farming landscapes provide living gene
banks where crops can continue to evolve and shift across ecological niches to adapt to climate change. For example, in the ANDESsupported Potato Park, Peru, six communities conserve 1400 different types of potato and work with scientists to test them in different parts of the landscape. Alejandro Argumedo from ANDES said: “In the Jafr community, a traditional farmer has collected and tested local fruit trees from across the region, has adapted potatoes from Peru through selection over five years to enhance diversity, and has grafted tomatoes onto potatoes to enhance productivity.” The meeting resulted in the creation of an International Network of Biocultural Heritage Territories for in-situ conservation of crop diversity and holistic adaptation to climate change at landscape level. This network will support the establishment of new biocultural heritage territories in centres of origin and diversity of crops in several countries, using successful models like the Potato Park in Peru, which is managed by six Quechua communities. The meeting also established an International Network of Community Seed Banks and initiated a related farmers’ seed exchange programme. Krystyna Swiderska, IIED researcher said: “Community seed banks are vital for preventing the loss of crop diversity and ensuring seed access for poor farmers. They are also an important response to climate change, enabling recovery from climate disasters.” The international seed exchange programme has already begun, enabling similar mountain communities to access more resilient local varieties and diversify their crops. But communities need support to ensure that seed exchange is disease-free and complies with relevant legislation. Alejandro added: “Communities with seed banks should be allowed to become members of the FAO Treaty’s Multi-Lateral System to facilitate legal seed exchange with other communities, using the FAO’s standard Material Transfer Agreement. The Potato Park has deposited its potato seed collection, supported by the Treaty’s benefitsharing fund, in the Svalbard Seed Vault, which places its collection alongside national gene banks”. The meeting culminated in the Tuggoz Declaration which calls on governments to recognize that traditional knowledge has equal and complementary value to western science, to respect the cultural and spiritual values, world views and languages of indigenous peoples and traditional farmers, and to protect Farmers’ Rights and indigenous peoples’ intellectual property rights. This was the second learning exchange of the International Network of Mountain Indigenous Peoples which includes communities from Bhutan, China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand and the Philippines. The FAO Treaty recognises the enormous contribution that local and indigenous communities and farmers of all regions of the world have made, and will continue to make, for the conservation, development and use of plant genetic resources as the basis of food and agriculture production throughout the world. Its objectives are the conservation of plant genetic resources, their sustainable use, and the equitable sharing of benefits from their use. It has 136 contracting parties. Yet, according to the FAO, genetic resources are being lost at an alarming rate. The Sustainable Development Goals require urgent action to address this – goal 2 “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture,” target 2.5 “by 2020 maintain genetic diversity of seeds, cultivated plants, farmed and domesticated animals and their related wild species.” Examples include those provisions under UPOV ’91, (the Convention on the protection of new plant varieties) which can limit the rights of farmers to save, use, exchange and sell farm-saved seeds (which are recognized by article 9 of the FAO Treaty).
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