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Surigao del Sur 53rd ‘Araw’ kicks-off today

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By Nida Grace B. Tranquilan

ANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur - The provincial government of Surigao del Sur is all set for the 53rd Araw ng Surigao del Sur along the theme “Padayon Paglambo, Surigao del Sur” (Continue Growing, Surigao del Sur).

Provincial Administrator Efren Rivas said the celebration will formally kick-off today, June 17, with a thanksgiving mass and opening parade of local officials, public and private employees, students and representatives from various sectors.

The sp or tsfest that started on June 13 will tomorrow, June 18, at the

Provincial Sports Complex.

Today, the activities include the skills demonstration of TESDA at City Boulevard, 9am; opening of Agri-Trade Fair, 10am; Pinoy Games, this afternoon; and Modern Dance competition, 6:30pm.

In the evening, “Pasalamat ni Gov. Johnny Pimentel” featuring the Daybreak Banda and the Tandag City

Band.

Tomorrow, June 18, Jobs thru Tech-voc Program (JTP) by TESDA, offering “Libreng Serbisyo sa Katawhan”, such as free haircut, manicure/pedicure, massage and other services, in cooperation with other government agencies at the City Boulevard.

The farmers congress

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Cynthia Villar to pour livelihood projects in M’nao

By Christine H. Cabiasa

CAGAYAN DE ORO- Senator-elect Cynthia Villar has vowed to pour different livelihood projects in Mindanao, specifically the plastic recycling project in which it would generate jobs for the people in the region.

“The plastic recycling project will be beneficial, since raw materials are already there, operate it, improve the product, and out of those plastics, we can make chairs and others,” Sen. Villar said. “Kung ano ang mga ginawa ko sa Las Piñas, gagawin ko rin sa Mindanao”.

As an advocate for pro-

ducing livelihood projects, as she believes it will improve the lives of every Filipino, Sen. Villar will chair the agriculture and fisheries committee. “Gusto ko kasing ipagpatuloy ang mga gawa ni Sen. Manny Villar at naniniwala rin akong ito ang makakapagbigay ng hanapbuhay sa mga tao, kahit simpleng

hanapbuhay lang,” she added.

Also, Sen. Villar said she will focus on small, medium, and micro enterprises especially on the agriculture sector as it will boost the economy and will empower small businesses alike.

“Since we are labor intensive, we will conduct business trainings for agriculture and fisheries also,” she added.

As for Nor t her n Mindanao, Sen. Villar said they will conduct studies on the region’s availability on raw materials, everything out of waste, so that they can Projects to page 2

Matin-ao school kids given new school supplies CAMP RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Libertad, Butuan City - Kids of Matinao Elementary School in Barangay Bonbon, this city, received school supplies from PRO 13 and Golden Tara Square and Compasses Club (GTSC) of Butuan City, June 13.

Notebooks, pencils, ballpens and other writing materials and supplies were given by members of BCPO, headed by Police Sr. Supt. Nerio T Bermudo; and PRO 13 Headquarters, headed by P/Supt. Martin M Gamba; and GTSC. Smiles were seen from the faces of little children,

while receiving the supplies. Most of them did not have notebooks and other needed materials yet, since start of classes.

Bermudo said the kids needed such assistance for them to learn more in school even as he thanked GTSC for providing the supplies.

Teachers, headed by Head Teacher Irene J. Fuertes, were on hand during the turn-over rites, witnessed by the school children.

The activity was part of the PNP’s Balik Eskwela Program, in partnership SCHOOL to page 11

DILG 13 marks 115th of Philippine Independence By: Florian Faith Jr. P. Bayawa

ANCHORED on the theme “Ambagan Tungo sa Malawakang Kaunlaran”, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (CARAGA-Caraga) commemorated the 115th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, together with the city government of Butuan and regional line agencies at Guingona Park, Butuan City on June 12, this year.

The celebration was highlighted by the flag raising ceremony, simultaneously done in all parts of the country.

Heads of offices present honored the momentous day by wearing Filipiniana attire as a symbol of tribute to the historic freedom earned by Filipinos.

Part of the Independence Day memorial was the oathMARKS to page 11

PUPILS of Matin-ao Elementary School in Barangay Bonbon, Butuan City received school supplies from PRO 13 and Golden Tara Square and Compasses Club (GTSC) (Photo provided)

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1 dead, 3 injured Surigao Sur LCE to deliver 3rd SOPA in road mishap

By PO3 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas

CAMP RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – Thirty-four years Eleazar Pido Pajo of Barangay Javier, Barobo, Surigao del Sur was standing by the road shoulder when a wayward cargo truck hit him dead on June 12, this year.

He did not reach the D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur alive, according to the attending physican.

The truck, registered in the name of Elvira Poblete Baratas and driven

by Rogelio Mabunga Jr.,

30 years old, married of Purok-5 of said barangay, was traveling from Barangay Guinhalian to Barangay Poblacion, Barobo at the time of accident.

Also on board the truck were Maritess E. Arcasoda, Cercia A. Haplos, and Anatalia Madrona, all of legal age, residents of Poblacion, Barobo and employees of DOLE company.

Report said Mabunga lost control of the steering wheel when the truck’s propeller malfunctioned. Also damaged was the house of Narita Maural.

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By Nida Grace B. Tranquilan

TA N DAG C I T Y – Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel is set to deliver his third State of the Province Address (SOPA), tomorrow, June

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t a k e a c t i o n s o n w h at specific projects will fit the region. “But we will still promote the use of organic fertilizers to our farmers kasama na yung coconet and hog raising schemes.”

Sen. Villar also cited t hat she wi l l help imp r ov e t h e h a n d - m a d e

18, at the Sangguniang Pa n l a l aw i g a n S e s s i o n Hall, this city.

The governor is expected to focus on his accomplishments since assuming office in year 2010.

Vice Governor Manuel

Alameda is also set to present the 2012 Annual Legislative Accomplishm e nt R e p o r t ( A L A R ) during same occasion, said Provincial Administrator Efren Rivas.

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paper productions, since Salay is the forerunner of the hand-made paper industr y in the region.

Meanwhile, Sen. Villar emphasized also that she will help cooperatives in rural and urban areas, specifically the MASSSPECC Cooperative Development Center as the cooperative can greatly help small businessman also.

CAMP RODRIGUEZ, Butuan Ciyy – Tago police arrested a 74-year old man for rape, in violation of Republic Act 7610 (An Act Providing For Stronger Deterrence and Special Protection Against Child

Police arrests rape suspect

Abuse, Exploitation And Discrimination, Providing Penalties For Its Violation And For Other Purposes).

Nabbed at his residence in Purok Grapes Brgy Purisima, Tago, Surigao del Sur, ARRESTS | page 11

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Mutiny at Calaganan : The Forgotten Katipunan Revolt of Mindanao

By Mike Baños

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Pio Valenzuela

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Balingasag Church, Balingaag Misamis Oriental

he fact that Misamis was the only region which actively joined the Katipunan revolt against Spain remains little known until today.

On September 29, 1896, 350 revolucionarios, including 50 Bukidnon lumads, overwhelmed the Spanish garrison and raided the armory of the Fuerza Real de Nueva Victoria in Calaganan (present-day Balo-i), Lanao del Norte.

Unable to seize Cagayan because of superior Spanish forces, the revolucionarios proceeded to Sumilao, Bukidnon and marched down the coast where they commandeered a boat and landed in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental.

From there the group

Lapasan, Cagayan de Misamis (as Cagayan de Oro was then known) who visited Mindanao during this period (ostensibly on instructions from Andres Bonifacio himself!) to instigate a similar revolt in Mindanao.

Augustinian Recollect chronicles confirm that this revolt was in fact instigated by a communication from Katipuneros in Luzon, making Mindanao the ninth province to join the Katipunan revolt, albeit not included in the eight rays of the sun in the Philippine flag which represent the eight provinces which first rose against Spanish tyranny.

“We have yet to establish beyond a reasonable doubt the direct link between the Katipunan revolt in Luzon and the Calagan Mutiny, but there appears to be extant sources which seem to indicate that such a link did exist, and that Pio Valenzuela did indeed come to Mindanao on the instructions of Andres Bonifacio to foment a revolt against the Spaniards,” Montalvan said.

Another unique aspect of the revolt was that it was participated in by Mindanao’s tri-people: the Christian immigrants, the indigenous natives in the person of Higaonons from Bukidnon, and a group of Moros from Lanao, making it not only a Katipunan revolt, but one in which all three of Mindanao’s tri-people was represented.

“Should a direct link be established between Bonifacio’s Katipunan revolt in Luzon and the Calaganan Mutiny, then the people of Mindanao can rightfully petition the national government to add a ninth ray to the sun in the Philippine flag,” Montalvan said.

What needs to be done at this point is to verify primary sources such as the Consular Letters of the French Embassy in Manila to Paris where the Calaganan Mutiny is described in detail, Montalvan added.

The letters are now in the archives of the National Museum in Manila, as are other extant documents like the historical account of the Jesuit historian Pablo Pastells in which the “Calaganan Mutiny” is also described in detail.

(This article was previously published online in Escuadrones de Voluntarious- Cagayanons who volThe American Chronicle unteered services for the first Filipino army of Cagayan and Kagay-an.com) de Misamis after the Spaniards left in December 1898.

stormed the Tercio Civil outpost in Gingoog where the uprising was finally put down in January 1897 with the help of reinforcements and a gunboat from Butuan.

It may have occurred over a hundred years ago but this event could change the way the present Philippine flag looks like. Local historians believe government should fund further research into determining if there is a need to redesign the sun in the Philippine flag with nine instead of eight rays.

As every grade school student knows, the eight rays of the sun in the Philippine tricolor stand for the eight provinces in Luzon which first rose in revolt against the Spanish colonizers in 1896.

But Cagayan de Oro historian Antonio J. Montalvan II says existinghistorical sources indicate there was one other Katipunan-led revoltin the island which occurred during that same period in 1896 but whichhas not been recognized

by Filipino historians.

“The Calaganan Mutiny” is detailed in the letters of Vicente Elio y Sanchez of Camiguin to the Manila-based Spanish newspaper “La Oceania Española” and two other historical sources but has never been linked to the “First Cry of Balintawak” led by Andres Bonifacio. One reason for the relative historical blackout could be that Elio’s letters never got past Spanish censors anxious to douse the flickering flames of revolution which had broken out in Luzon.

The mutiny exploded in September 29, 1896 among the so-called “Disciplinarios” or conscripts consisting mostly of convicts from Luzon, who were pressed into battle against the Moros in Lanao.

In late August of 1896, the Katipunan revolution against Spain broke out in Luzon.

Exactly a month after, or September 29, 1896, a group of Filipinos from Luzon deported to the Spanish fort in Calaganan for training in military discipline to fight against the Moros of Lanao, mutinied against their Spanish superiors upon receiving instructions from the Katipunan in Manila. They raided the Spanish armory and proceeded to Cagayan to attack the town, being joined by some Moros.

On the way, they ransacked convents and homes of Spanish peninsulars. However, a joint force of Spanish soldiers and Filipino volunteers repulsed them in Sta. Ana, Tagoloan. From Cagayan, they proceeded to Sumilao, Bukidnon where they were joined by a band of Higaonons. They next attacked Balingasag, and raided the outpost of Gingoog on January 1897.

By that time, news of Rizal’s execution had reached Cagayan and Misamis, and this further stoked the anger of the town folk, fanning the flames of the local Katipuneros.

It took the Spanish gunboat Mariveles, recalled from the Tercio Distrito de Surigao, to finally subdue the resistance in Gingoog. This was the only known Katipunan revolt in the whole of Mindanao.

What appears to be remarkable about this particular mutiny is that besides happening at approximately the same time as the Katipunan revolt in Luzon, there is apparently a direct link between it and the Katipunan revolt in the person of Pio Valenzuela, a cousin of Arcadia Valenzuela of

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US strengthens WFP disaster preparedness initiatives in PH MANILA--With the rainy season in the Philippines fast approaching, the need to strengthen disaster preparedness and response efforts in the country is once again a top priority.

The situation is even more pressing considering that the Philippines is a disaster-prone country with an estimated 20 typhoons annually. It is also regarded as one of the countries most affected by climate-related disasters, with the 2012 World Risk Report ranking the archipelago as third among 173 countries most at risk of natural hazards.

In continuing support to the Philippine Govern-

ment’s efforts to build the resilience of vulnerable communities threatened by natural disasters and climate-related risks in the country, the United States, through the US Agency for International Development/Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, has allocated another US$5.5 million (PhP 184.3 million) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

The new grant will support the roll-out of the third phase of WFP’s Disaster Preparedness and Response/ Climate Change Adaptation (DPR/CCA) Programme, which was piloted in 2011 in the four highly disaster-

prone provinces of Benguet, Cagayan, Laguna, and Sorsogon. The third phase will expand the DPR/CCA Programme’s activities to five new provinces, namely Batangas, Misamis Oriental, and Iloilo, as well as in the Typhoon Bopha-affected areas of Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley.

It will likewise now incorporate climate change adaptation activities in all programme areas.

The U.S. grant will be used to support projects to be identified and proposed by the communities themselves. The projects will help communities to prepare for and respond

to natural hazards that are most likely to affect their areas – therefore benefiting tens of thousands of Filipinos across different provinces throughout the country.

The DPR/CCA Programme will also explore ways to engage the private sector as partners, after already involving national and local governments, academic institutions, and non-government/civil society organizations in its first two phases. “WFP is grateful to the US Government for its continued support to and confidence in WFP’s Disaster Preparedness and Response/Climate Change

Adaptation Programme,” said WFP Philippines Representative and Country Director Praveen Agrawal.

“The feedback from the first two phases has been very positive, and through this generous grant from the US, we will be able to expand efforts and assist more communities in building their resilience to natural hazards, including the impact of climate change. We believe this work can help create a more food secure Philippines.”

The United States Agency for International Development/Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance has supported the DPR/

CCA Programme since its pilot phase in 2011, paving the way for vital community initiatives such as developing early warning systems; planning community disaster response strategies; organizing Community Emergency Response Teams; constructing Disaster Operations Centres and evacuation centres; raising awareness through tailored information and education campaigns; conducting damage and needs assessments and hazard and risk profiling; as well as using Geographic Information System to improve mapping of key risks and resources.

MANILA--Flash floods and landslides threatens Luzon and Visayas due to the strong southwest monsoon (habagat), according to Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday.

Weather Forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said due to southwest monsoon, the Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) region, Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), Western

Visayas and the provinces of Zambales and Bataan will experience cloudy skies with moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.

Aurelio said the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao and the rest of Luzon including Metro Manila and the rest of Visayas will be cloudy with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms while the rest of Mindanao will

have partly cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

Aurelio added that the cloud formation near the western part of Northern Luzon has intensified into a low-pressure area (LPA).

“Yung LPA nasa west Philippine sea or nasa west Ilocos region pero labas ng PAR aabot lang ito sa boundary ng PAR line,” he explained.

“At hindi na rin natin ito inaasahan na papasok ng bansadahil ang galaw

nito ay pataas,” he added.

Although it has a “high chance” to become a cyclone since in the sea, Aurelio said that will evolve into atropical depression would be named “Emong” – the fifth tropical cyclone to enter the country this year.

This month, PAGASA expects two or three storms to struckthe country.

In separate interview, weather Forecaster Ricky Fabregas said the agency’s numerical models continued

to show an LPA formation over the eastern section of Mindanao before weekend.

“Nakikita pa rin namin sa mga models na may mabubuongisang LPA sa may east of Mindanao on Friday or bago mag-weekend,” he noted.

“Pero hindi pa natin masasabi sa ngayon kung magigingisang bagyo ito o hindi… Kaya patuloy namin itong mino-monitor,” he added.

In its advisory, PAGASA

said that moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest to south will prevail over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough.

Light to moderate winds coming from the southeast to south will prevail over the rest of Luzon and Visayas and from the northeast to north over Mindanao with slight to moderate seas.

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PUERTO PRINCESA City-The Tubbataha Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) and its management office sent a new letter to the U.S. Embassy to remind its government of its responsibilities, and to inquire about its standard operating procedure (SOP) on claiming damages caused by the defunct USS Guardian on corals in the marine protected area in January this year.

Angelique Songco, head of the Tubbataha Management Office (TMO), said in local interviews that the April 19 letter of the U.S. government they received on May 23 seemed vague and unclear on the claims process it said they have to go through to be able to collect fines for damages caused by the minesweeper.

“Vague kasi iyong sulat na natanggap natin from the U.S. Embassy and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Oo ginagawa naman namin ang lahat. Kami ay pina-follow up namin ang claims process, kaya ang sulat namin ngayon sa kanila ay maaari bang bigyan niyo kami ng konkretong sagot? Asang stage na ba tayo claims process na iyan? Ano ba talaga ang claims process na iyan, we want to know (The letter we received from the U.S. Embassy and the Department of Foreign Affairs. Yes, we are doing everything. We follow the claims process,

that’s why our new letter is asking, is it possible for them to give us a concrete answer on where are we now in this claims process? What stage are we really on in that claims process?),” Songco asked.

She said they sent their new letter only last week, and the U.S. Embassy still has no answer. “There’s no reply yet because we just sent the letter recently,” she added.

The Tubbataha PAMB and the TMO have to make all inquiries to clarify everything as Songco is afraid that if they do not follow up with the U.S. government, the claim of the Philippine government in behalf of the protected marine area might just be forgotten.

Meanwhile, on auctioning F/V Min Long Yu, the fishing vessel of 12 Sino fishermen that ran aground too, in Tubbataha in April, Songco said they are pushing through with the plan because it is already leaking and water might come in to sink it, especially now that it’s rainy season.

“Nagle-leak iyong motor, maaaring pumasok ang tubig. Pangalawa, rainy season ngayon, may isang bagyo na malakas ay maapektuhan, baka lumubog. Pangatlo, paglumubog siya meron siyang gasolina na 2,000 liters na diesel fuel, baka mag-cause nanaman ng kung ano.

So padami ng padami iyong posibleng maging mangyari (The motor of the

vessel is leaking, and water might come in. Second, it is already the rainy season, and a bad weather is enough to sink it. Thirdly, it if sinks it has 2,000 liters of diesel fuel that might cause more damage),” Songco explained the need to put the vessel immediately to auction. She further said that aside from collecting funds from the public sale of the vessel since the Chinese fishermen appear to have no money to pay for the damages it caused, preserving the boat to be used by others seems “reasonable.”

“This is reasonable to do, and also so that at least a portion of what was paid by the Philippine government to remove it from Tubbataha can also be recovered,” she stated. The P8 million cost of removing the vessel from the marine protected area was paid by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

On the recent sighting of a Vietnamese vessel near the North Atoll of Tubbataha, Songco lamented that perhaps the fishing situation in other countries like Vietnam, must already be so bad they are now encroaching on marine protected areas inside Philippine waters.

“It seems that the situation of their marine areas is so bad that these foreign fishermen are willing to take the risk of entering our territories knowing they can be arrested,” Songco added. (PNA)

PAGASA: Flashfloods, landslides threaten Luzon and Visayas due to strong southwest monsoon

Tubbataha PAMB sends letter anew to U.S. Embassy on coral damages claim

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The fantasy of being a rich nation SOMEONE said, “The Philippines is a poor country pretending to be rich.” Politicians who are critical of the status quo usually speak the satirical irony. Whether the phrase is contextual, it denotes meanings of varied interpretations.

The phrase could mean that the public officials (especially elected) make descriptions or government policies in contrast to what really Cris Diaz is happening. The premise that the country is rich would obviously lead decision makers to draft legislations that would satiate the perception of opulence and abundance.

In other words, the policy makers would deliberately negate the objective economic and social condition.

Consequently, the motive is to pursue legislations that would satisfy the political agenda of the administration.

Perhaps, this is the reason that immediate economic and social concern are set aside in order to give way to the interest of the few.

Thus, while admitting that the country is agricultural, our legislators and policy makers are pushing legislation in the pursuit of industrialization. Thus, efforts to move the country’s economic and social standard remain a failure.

Our leaders should admit that the country should undergo the process of economic and social development as a prelude to advancement. In this case, it is imperative that the development of the agricultural sector should be at the top of the country’s agenda.

There is a need to advance the status of the country’s

agricultural sector in order to come nearer to the doorstep of industrialization. Only by developing the agricultural economy to an advance stage that an industrialized economy would succeed.

Our political leaders and legislators have the capability to make these things happen. Our policy and decision makers acknowledged the necessity of cultivating the agricultural sector in a flourishing economy. Nevertheless, for the obvious reason of neglect and apathy, we forego the development of the agriculture industry because of our obsession as a recognized as an industrial economy.

This is one of the pitfalls of our policy makers. We refused to develop the agricultural economy because it would be a threat to the interest of the few who control the country’s vast tracks of lands.

What is happening in the Philippines is that we give preference to an entrepreneurial economy forgetting that the agricultural economy is not ready to take off. What is happening in the country is the craving for recognition as an industrialized country. We want to leapfrog to a higher economic stage such as industrialization sans developing the agricultural economy to its fullest. Thus, perhaps the reason that gave birth to the phrase that we are “a poor country pretending to be rich.”

Until the government refocuses its direction to upgrade the lowly farmers as a way of perking up the agricultural sector, the country’s vision to attain economic emancipation would be nothing but a delusion of grandeur. Never can this country move forward albeit objectively. Unless the government legislates genuine reforms in the agriculture industry, our dream of becoming an “economic tiger” would remain a fantasy. React: crisguardian@yahoo.com

Laguindingan ‘morag’ international airport DESPITE strong opposition from the business sectors, President Benigno Aquino III, the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), and the provincial government of Misamis Oriental have formally opened the L:aguindingan “morag” international airport to public on June 15.

President Aquino’s hard stance on opening the Laguindingan airport is actually opposite to his inaugural speech slogan: “Kayo ang boss ko.” Practically, a consuelo de bobo as in “yagayaga” in vernacular Visayan dialect. “Kayo ang boss ko sa imong mata!

If President Aquino did not listen to the business sectors headed by the influential Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Orocham-

Come what may Ruel V. Pelone ber), how can we expect the Aquino administration to listen to the clamor of those living below the poverty line.

Now that the Laguindingan airport has started its operation, I am just hoping that there will be no plane crashes in the runway just like what the Cebu Pacific has experience in Davao International Airport and the recent skidding of Cebu Pacific aircraft at the runway in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Well, the clamor of the

businessmen is really very simple to address. Why in a hurry opening the Laguindingan airport when it cannot even serve the business sectors well. Despite the completion in the construction phase, it still lack the needed landing facility that would guide the pilot.

And President Aquino and his aides did not listen to complains thus the airport operates even without the Instrument Landing System (ILS).

Well, who are those

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MANY cities around the world are making data of their cities available to its city dwellers or citizens.

In Chicago and New York the local governments don’t know what to do with the gargantuan data gathered them other than to turn them over to its people for nerds to make sense out of them – and it’s working!

After all it is the people who own the city and not necessarily Harry Tambuatco government. Multiple data is sourced by government and most times they are rendered useless.

For example information on road repairs (progress reports/ dates and locations), appropriated budgets, time tables and even complaints. Statistics are automatically gathered and compiled and computerized. Then there are the infrastructures all over the city if not under-repair which the city is building or those in progress that may cause inconveniences.

There is of course the weather bureau, traffic management (if not control if any at all), the police and its statistics, health and outbreaks, hospitals and its data on patients for breaking news deceases. Services all over the

people complaining. They are just businessmen and they are nothing compared to Benigno Aquino III, the president of the Republic of the Philippines. Wow! Astig, right?

Now, I fully understood the “saying” of my colleague Mr. Nelson Constantino: “Wait till you become.”

Why should President Aquino listen to the businessmen. They are just businessmen and he is the president of the Republic of the Philippines. Perhaps, President Aquino knows more about the pros and cons of Laguindingan airport more than what the complaining businessmen.

Ahay! And what happened to the first day of operation of Laguindingan airport?

Motorists and passengers were greeted with monstrous traffic.

city such like social security, advances, loans or licenses and whatever are gathered, recorded and regulated. There is so much data the government gathers on behalf of its citizens and the people’s monies but is kept in secrecy.

Why the secret? Why in the Philippines?

There are issues of confidentiality when it comes to threats to the city of course and data should be withheld but not all data is sensitive to national security surely. There is also the banking information which to date I understand we still enjoy with a sense of secrecy (but maybe not since Justice Corona himself was not sparred), etc. Then there is the issue of whether all this information is linked to a common date source which I understand is not. Even government to date is not linked to each other and it is already 2013 with multiple advanced computers and software. For some reason the platforms are not configurable (which is idiotic to begin with) or simply inaccessible.

The question is; is information withheld because of incompetence in data gathering and dissemination, or with the intent to withhold data from the people for personal gain and mischief or is it the for the people to stay ignorant knowing information is vital for any communication and study? Whichever it is - is a puzzle DATA | page 8

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As of this writing, Father’s day is only two days away.

Health IN Focus would like to dedicate this article to the MEN who has made a difference in our lives and that of our children. Where before, our concept of a father is purely biological, nowadays, the meaning of a father has broadened its scope to include, but not limited to father figures.

These father figures may not necessarily mean living under one roof nor related whatsoever to the members of the home, but, they serve as role models, spend some time with the kids, play and maybe just listen and take them out once in a while, and give them that sense of pride, respect and yes, love.

Way back in Medical School, when Preventive

THINK a Minute.

Do you sometimes feel that the only way your kids will listen and obey you is if you get angry with them?

We can understand the school teacher who said she hates her job because the only way she can control her class of naughty children is to always be angry with them!

Many parents get so tired and frustrated from being angry with their children.

But we think our being angry is the only way our kids will take us seriously.

But does using anger really work to teach our children well?

Imagine you’re driving your car too fast, breaking the speed limit. And a policeman who is not on duty or in uniform sees you.

Opinion It’s a man’s world Health In Focus Dr. Mary Jean Loreche Medicine was kind of new and integrated into the curriculum, I remember how, each time we discuss cases ( meaning patients ), we were taught how to compute for risk factors, morbidity, mortality rates and the like.

And, one of the things that is kind of noticeable is that, for certain types of illnesses, men seem to have higher mortality rates. And, digging deeper into the factors, what stands out is this: men, often take their health for granted, and are not as

‘A bad teacher’ Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst But he has no authority to stop and ticket you. So this policeman gets angry and starts screaming and yelling at you as you speed by.

Would you slow down and drive by the rules just because a man by the road is angry and screaming at you? Probably not! So the only thing that man accomplished was to make himself look foolish.

But we parents sometimes do the same thing

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON MUNICIPALITY OF LIBONA OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Petitioner No. 2013-017 Correction of Gender In the Certificate of Live Birth SELEMI C. REPONTE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

The public is hereby notified that SELEMI C. REPONTE has filed with this office a petition for correction of gender in the Certificate of Live Birth from “FEMALE” to “MALE”, pursuant to RA. 10172.

At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this petition be published at least once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Bukidnon. Any person having knowledge and/or claiming interest or may be adversely affected by said petition may with ten (10) calendar days file her written opposition with this office.

(Sgd.) EDNA V. GONZALES

Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: JUNE 17 & 24, 2013

Republic of the Philippines AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO Province of Lanao del Sur Municipality of Wao OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR RA 10172 Form No. (LCRO) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of RA No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that SHERON G. VILLARET has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error particularly on GENDER from FEMALE to MALE in the certificate of Live Birth of SHERON G. VILLARET who was born on OCTOBER 10, 1992 at Pagalongan, Wao, Lanao del Sur and whose parents are RODOLFO N. VILLARET and SHIRLEY E. GRABADOR.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 13, 2013.

(Sgd.) PERLA A. INIEGO

Municipal Civil Registrar

0917-3059-840 MDN: JUNE 17 & 24, 2013

conscious nor as meticulous in seeking help.

Simply put, they often visit their Doctors when it is kind of late already. Maybe, this is attributed to their feelings of invincibility, or , of , being too busy making both ends meet for their families, or just that, they do not really believe in early diagnosis or prevention.

There are certain diseases that are commonly encountered by our MEN: prostate enlargement ( hyperplasia ), Big C of the

when we use our anger to correct and teach our children. When our kids see us not able to control our own anger, it’s hard for them to truly respect us.

Because we expect them to do something we cannot do ourselves. That’s why anger is a bad teacher. But when we keep our cool and control our anger each time we correct or discipline our children, we’re teaching our kids well, not only by what

prostate, Liver Cirrhosis , Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases.

Health IN Focus would like to revisit an organ whose functions is vital to one’s quality of life. The liver is one huge organ of the body, tasked with so much work in order to make our daily functions worth their while.

It performs functions that are necessary for survival.

It manufactures vital nutrients, detoxifies harmful substances and purifies the blood. But, what is beautiful with this organ, is, its capacity to regenerate.

Cirrhosis is caused by scar tissue as a response to damage that occurs repeatedly, over several years. Each time the liver is injured, it repairs itself, and during which, scarring occurs, WORLD | page 8

we say, but by our example of how controlled and calmly we say it.

But you know, even patient, good parents have their limits! And kids sometimes push us past our limits. That’s why we need Jesus Christ to give us His supernatural patience and love every day.

Only His kind of will power can help us control our anger, no matter how stressful or maddening our kids get! So friend, won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you for your past mistakes and failures as a parent, and ask Him to take full charge of your heart and character everyday? Because it’s only then we can become the good example and parent our kids need.

Just, Think a Minute.

7 Biblical reflection Bro. Edcel L. Closas

God loves all sinners

Fresh Gospel of the day: Luke7:36-50 (June16, 2013-Sunday) Luke 7:36-50-And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him.

And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that [Jesus] sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, and stood at his feet behind [him] weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe [them] with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed [them] with the ointment.

This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman [this is] that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, who is this that forgiveth sins also? And he said to the woman, thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace: In our gospel, we can relate “the sinner woman as representative” of all human beings “who are also sinners.”

In Romans 3:10-As it is written, there is “none righteous,” no, not one: 1 John 1:8-If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But the question is, what is the “difference of this woman” to us?

This “woman came to Jesus and surrendered her life” through anointing Jesus with an expensive Myra o alabaster box of ointment.

Supposed to be, this scenario will be imitated by all people, by coming to God in the sacrament of reconciliation. Why we need to give up our lives to God? In Ezekiel 18:23-Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live? “God loves all sinners” that is why, He doesn’t want a single soul to be put in fire, the “eternal punishment”.

Are you willing to repent? Do it now!

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for sure.

Somehow people who feel they have accelerated into government positions acquire the decease called swell-headedness and the “super-authoritative-acquired-competence”. A syndrome worse than cancer that is life threatening.

Regardless of the decease the problems arises when incompetence is coupled AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIRS (EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT) Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late SPO1 LITO B. MONTECALVO, who died on May 5, 2012 at Barangay Talahiron, Kibawe, Bukidnon, left conjugal properties described as follows; Residential with an area of more or less Six (6) Hundred Square meters, located at Barangay Palma, Kibawe, Bukidnon. Another residential Lot, with an area of more or less Six (6) Hundred Square meters, located at Barangay New Kidapawan, Kibawe, Bukidnon; A tract of land, with an area of more or less Four (4) hectares located at Barangay Spring, Kibawe, Bukidnon, is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIRS (EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT) made and entered into by JANE T. MONTECALVO, Filipino, of legal age, Widow and resident of Barangay Palma, Kibawe, Bukidnon, after duly sworn pursuant to law hereby depose and states that I, together with my two (2) children, namely: Harold Kane Tubog Montecalvo and Kyla Hazel Tubog Montecalvo, eleven (11) and Seven (7) years old, respectively, are the only surviving heirs. As per Doc. No. 424; Page No. 77; Book No. 15; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. ENRIQUE B. NADUMA.

with the territories now under their authority. Let us take for example the MMDA and its mandate to govern the many cities in the NCR (17 of last count).

They are in charge of traffic (which they deliver with consistency), governance of any activity be it for road paving, repairs or de-clogging of waterways, etc.

It seems obvious the performance is way below par and worst of all aggravating to the commuting public. And yet the department continues to exist costing taxpayers a lump in its coffers.

There is also the pension funds of the state that are lost or bankrupt to corruption if not incompetent management. This goes for the military as well (but in this case with real intent to

deceive, and only to get away with mischief accorded the courts).

On issues of information and communication we in the country have not yet reached a maturity many around the world are now taking advantage of. And reasons for this is incompetence!

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a n d e v e nt u a l l y, i t s functions are compromised. The most common cause is that of chronic alcohol abuse.

Of course, we know that, viral and parasitic infections, and congenital dis orders af fecting the liver may also cause cirrhosis.

Problem with a full blown or progressive cir-

NOTICE OF LOSS NOTICE is hereby given that BEATRIZ D. ATUPAN of Barangay 4, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, has inadvertently lost and failed to locate Contract No. 000709543604 with Certificate of Ownership/Full Payment No. 49083 issued to her by LOYOLA PLANS CONSOLIDATED, INC. per Affidavit of Loss and Undertaking she executed under Doc. No. 9; Page No. 2; Book No. XX; Series of 2013 of the Notarial Registry of Custodio B. Compendio, Jr., Notary Public.

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES YOSHIO SHIBATA AND CHRISTINE L. FADERAN GA-SHIBAT A.

CIVIL CASE N0. 2013-060

rhosis, is the eventual development of hepatic or liver failure which can cause the demise of an individual.

If you notice any of the following signs and symptoms: yellowish discoloration of the sclera ( white portion of the eyes ) or the skin, itchiness of the skin, abdominal pain, nausea, chronic fatigue, loss of appetite and changes in the color of the urine or stools, you must seek consultation, for proper work up to be done, with necessary treatment instituted.

Lifestyle choices play a vital role in the prevention and protection of the liver. Avoidance or temp erance in alcohol intake, eating a healthy diet, the use of chemicals very sparingly and yes, having one’s self tested for hepatitis B and C ( and getting the most needed immunizations if tested negative ) will surely go a long way in reaching that 100 years of quality life.

To the men who has made a difference in our lives, b e en fac tors for good, and whose influence has made an impact , one way or the other, taking good care of your health, is but one way of showing us, that You care for us.

Happy Fat her’s D ay to all the great men out there!

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES BENEDICTO A. MIRANDA AND JUDITH C. MAUNES-MIRANDA,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2013-062

BENEDICTO A. MIRANDA AND JUDITH C. MAUNES-MIRANDA.

Petitioners. x-----------------------------------------------------/

YOSHIO SHIBATA AND CHRISTINE L. P ADER ANGA-SHIBATA,

Petitioners. x-----------------------------------------------------/

Life of a teacher. Some say many are called but few are chosen. I may say being a teacher is not as easy as teaching ABCs and 123s and that as laidback as answering yes or no to a question. Indeed, being a teacher requires so much patience and understanding as it entails guiding children and teaching them not only on the academe scheme but of life insights in general.

Who would think teaching will be my profession.

Seeing pupils all set to go to school and seeing them believing in you that they are safe in your hands is a priceless reward. There were forums during my high school days arguing which profession is of great nobility. Some say farmers, for without them, we won’t have to eat on our tables. Others say doctors, for without them, many might die in an instance.

And I say, teachers. Why? Because the personality growth and behaviour development of the children comes second in school; for the parents believe that if they will send their children to school, they will be useful individuals in the society as to their families. That trust imbued by the parents to the teachers is of great percentage; a trust that teachers must not break and will never break.

Aside from preparing lesson plans and learning activities, teachers have this utmost duty to guide and understand their pupils; understand even if they cannot withstand such; understand even if it will take their pride as an instructor; and understand even if it means weighing first their pupils’ welfare before theirs.

Thousand words can describe how difficult and hard it is to become a teacher yet a million words to describe how rewarding it is to become one. For without teachers, parents cannot say “Get education for it is the only wealth we can give you that others can never steal”.

Cheers to my fellow teachers out there. Continue serving this generation’s children for we can acquire an invaluable return soon.

Publication Notice RA 10172

Before this court is verified Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others:

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites on May 28, 2000 at Ozamis City, petitioner-wife converted to Islam faith, of which conversion to Islam, both of them can be served with summons and notices at their residents al Ozamis City and Iligan City respectively:

That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for over two (2) years already, since early part of 2011 they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation: Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs: Petitioner s seek judicial decree or divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on May 28, 2000 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but ail proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on June 28, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week tor three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED

Iligan City, Philippines, this 29th day of May, 2013.

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by their counsel and alleging among others:

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites on October 8, 1985 at Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court both of them COD be served with summons and otter legal processes relative to this case c/o Zaide law Office, 2nd Floor, Pafs Mejia Bldg., Roxas Avenue, Iligan City,

That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point irreconcilability and they separated for over twenty eight (28) years already they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation: Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on October 8, 1985 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this Joint petition to he sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on June 28, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation m the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED

Iligan City Philippines, this 31st day of May, 2013.

HON. OSOP M ALI

Presiding Judge

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

MDN: June 3, 10 & 17, 2013

MDN: June 3, 10 & 17, 2013

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO 2013-061

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-015-2013

NORA TAHADLANGIT GINGCO,

Petitioner.

-Versus-

Civil Case No 2013-050 For. Judicial Decree of Divorce.

(Sgd.) MARINA MAQUIDATO-AMONCIO

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: JUNE 10 & 17, 2013

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City ROWIL G. RODRIGUEZ,

Petitioner,

-versus-

ORDER

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

Civil Case No. 2013-058 For Divorce by TALAQ.

LILYBELLE B. RODRIGUEZ,

Respondent x----------------------------------------------------/

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by their counsel and alleging among others:

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites on June 7, 1990 at General Santos City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and notices at c/o Zaide Law Office. 2nd Floor. Pafs Mejia Bldg., Roxas Avenue, Iligan City;

That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for over twenty three (23) years already. they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce hereby surviving their marriage bond on June 7, §990 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; Reconciliation between them had already diligently but all proved futile;

WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on June 28, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted Let copy of this larder be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED

Iligan City, Philippines. this 30th day of May, 2013.

DATE: June 6, 2013

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that Julieta Bolongaita Llido has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of child’s first name from “JULITA” to “JULIETA” and correction of entry in the date of birth from “JULY 30, 1955” to “July 31, 1955” in the certificate of birth of JULITA BOLONGAITA at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are ANTONINO BOLONGAITA and ZOSIMA TOLENTINO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 26, 2013.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

ROBERT P. GINGCO,

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

JUANITO W. EBORA AND JOSEPHINE O. VILARAY-EBORA.

Petitioners x-------------------------------------------------/

MDN: June 3, 10 & 17, 2013

By Mrs. Jolda B. Lapida, School Head Lourdes Village Elementary School

ORDER

ORDER

IN RE PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JUAN1TO W. EBORA AND OSEPHINE O. VILAKAY -EBORA.

Life of a teacher

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO ROBERT P. GINGCO

Rebe, Lala, Lanao del Norte

TO LILYBELLE B. RODRIGUEZ,

Purok I Salle Road Palao, Iligan City

GREETINGS:

GREETINGS,

WHEREAS, on May 13, 2013, this Court issued an order directing the petitioner to effect service of summons by publications upon respondent ROBERT P. GINGCO. RODRIGUEZ in a newspaper of General circulation in this city, one a week for 3 consecutive weeks at the expense of herein petitioner;

WHEREAS, that petitioner is a Muslim and husband and wife married on May 14, 1994 at Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte;

WHEREAS, petitioner filed this petition against the respondent for violation of Art 52 of P.D. 1083 or the Muslim Code;

WHEREAS, That respondent since 2000 separated from the petitioner and right from that time no communication whatsoever took place between them and hence, the here in petitioner is compelled to pursue divorce against him, and since then no support is given by die former to the latter;

NOW, THEREFORE, you respondent ROBERT P. GINGCO is hereby summoned and required to file with this Court, within 15 days from the last date of the Publication of this summons, your comment/answer to the petition furnish copy to the petitioner San Manue, Lala, Lanao del Norte;

You are reminded of IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restrained in filing a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answer/comment. Should you fail to answer/comment to the petition within the aforesaid period, the court shall proceed to receive the evidences ex- parte upon which judgment shall be rendered on the same petition.

Iligan City, Lanao dei Norte, Philippines, May 15, 2013.

WHEREAS, on May 29, 2013, this Court issued an order directing the petitioner to effect service of summons by publications upon respondent LILYBELLE B. RODRIGUEZ in a newspaper of general circulation in this city, one a week for 3 consecutive weeks at the expense of herein petitioner;

WHEREAS, that petitioner is Muslim and husband and wife married on July 14, 2004 at Iligan City.

WHEREAS, petitioner filed this petition against the respondent for violation of Art. 52 PD 1083 or the Muslim Code:

WHEREAS, that respondent separated from the petitioner and right from that time no communication whosoever took place between them and hence, the herein petitioner is compelled to pursue divorce against her,

NOW THEREFORE you respondent LILYBELLE B. RODR1GUEZ is hereby summoned and required to file with this Court within 15 days from the last date of the publication of this summons, your comment/answer to the petition furnish copy to the petitioner San Manue, Lala, Lanao del Norte;

You are reminded of IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restrained in filing a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answer/comment. Should you fail to answer/comment to the petition within the aforesaid period, the court shall proceed to receive the evidences ex- parte upon which judgment shall be rendered on the same petition.

Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, May 31, 2013.

NASRODING A. ALI

Clerk of Court

HON. OSOP M ALI

Presiding Judge

MDN: June 3, 10 & 17, 2013

MDN: June 3, 10 & 17, 2013

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Caraga health workers oriented on organ donation ing the public, especially the health workers on issues and concerns regarding organ donation.

Dr. Romina Rusillon, a fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians, said people with kidney disease should immediately contact medical practitioners.

"If detected earlier, there is a big chance that the illness can be cured," she said.

Rusillon emphasized the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

“As barangay health workers, it is also your duty to inform the public of the dos and don’ts so that they can take care of their kidneys,” she said.

She also said having this kind of disease is expensive especially if there is already a need for kidney transplant.

Kidney transplantation, she said costs P1 million excluding medications for maintenance.

“Anyway, prevention is still better than cure,” Rusillon said.

Meanwhile, Abigail Raposas, a registered nurse and PhilNOS Transplant Coordinator informed the participants of the criteria for donor eligibility as well as the definition of brain death.

Raposas emphasized that qualified organ donor must be on the state of experiencing brain dead or under comatose stage.

Those who are victims of accidents that are already declared dead by the attending physician can also qualify to undergo organ donation.

In other developments,

Helen Rose Baclig, chief transplant coordinator of PhilNOS oriented the participants on the Organ Procurement Process.

She made clear that organ donation is legal, as long as it abides with the proper procurement process set by law.

While the forum was conducted, participants eagerly signified their intention to be organ donors as they filled-up forms from the Secretariat. They immediately received their organ donor card after filling-up the form.

After the forum, the panelists led by PODT/ PhilNOS program manager Dr. Antonio Paraiso faced the local tri-media here for a press conference facilitated by PIA-Caraga.

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tire province by virtue of Republic Act No. 7671. from page 1 (NGBT/PIA Surigao del will be at the Provincial Sur/asf ) Social Hall, as well as the Kinilaw Festival, Amateur Boxing and Battle of the from page 1 Bands this evening. with the private and public In coordination with the agencies to help ease the provincial government, a burden of poor parents Jobs Fair will be facilitated and kids in realizing their by the Department of Social dreams through education.

Welfare and Development Matin-ao is one village (DSWD), in partnership where pupils reside far from with the Department of school. (PAPM/MMG/asf) Labor and Employment (DOLE) at the Capitol Lobby from page on June 19.

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BUTUAN CITY - Some 150 barangay health workers of this city and neighboring municipalities were oriented on deceased organ donation in one of the local convention centers here.

Dubbed as “Advocacy on Deceased Organ Donation”, the activity was spearheaded by the Department of Health (DOH), through the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control (NCDPC), Philippine Organ Donation and Transplantation Program (PODTP).

The activity was supported by the Philippine Network for Organ Sharing (PhilNOS) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA).

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-taking of newly-elected officials of Butuan City before Judge Emmanuel Escatron, namely Re-elected Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr., Vice-Mayor Angelo Calo; City Councilors Jaime Cembrano, Derick Plaza, Virgilio Nerry, Ferdinand Nalcot, Rema Burdeos, Ramon Carampatana, Samuel Allan Amante and Ryan Culima.

A Freedom Prayer was offered, followed with the message of Re-elect Mayor Amante, emphasizing that the people of Butuan need to claim the destiny of reaching success by working together

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morning of June 12 was Dominico Alameda.

His was arrested on orders of Judge Edwin M. Malazarte of RTC Branch 27, Tandag City docketed under criminal case numb er 6141, without recommended bail.

Alameda is now under the custody of Tago MPS for proper disposition.

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Caraga Region takes up flood warning system BUTUAN CITY - Hazards and risk assessment are lined up for discussion during the upcoming Orientation and Planning Workshop on Local Flood Early Warning System (LFEWS) of the Surigao River Basin. The activity will also have a plenary reporting of workshop outputs, among others.

Brain death explained BUTUAN CITY - Miss Abigail Raposas, a registered nurse and Transplant Coordinator I of the Philippine Network for Organ Sharing (PhilNOS) discussed before the participants to the Advocacy on Deceased Organ Donation the Donor Eligibility Criteria/Definition Brain Death. Today’s advocacy activity is held in Dottie’s Place and Convention Center in Butuan City.

City PNP unveils accomplishments SURIGAO CITY - City Police Chief Joseph R. Nohara unveiled recently their 2013 1st quarter accomplishment that featured decrease in crime incidence from 274 for 2012 to 263 and recorded a 25.47% crime solution efficiency with 108 cases solved resulting in 41.06% Crime Clearance Efficiency for the 1st quarter of 2013.

Dengue Day celebrated SURIGAO CITY - Simultaneous celebrations of the 3rd ASEAN Dengue Day were conducted regionwide.

In Surigao City, around 150 persons were in attendance. Mayor Matugas stressed the importance of community involvement in the eradication of dengue . barangay officials urged to strengthen anti-dengue drive.

Barangay officials updated on revitalized SURIGAO CITY - DOH Reps updated the barangay officials on the revitalized 4 O’Clock Habit, in line with the theme ‘’Stop, Look & Listen, ABKD Pagtibayin’’.

They strongly encouraged them to strengthen the Dengue campaign, especially this rainy season.

BHW meet on organ donation BUTUAN CITY - Some 150 Barangay Health Workers and medical practitioners have converged here in the city for the Advocacy on Deceased Organ Donation.

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Fast and fabulous cars at the Trans Sport Show 2013 presented by Phoenix More than a hundred automotives from modern contemporary such as the 2002 VW Beetle to classics like the 1947 Chrysler Limousine were on display at the successful Trans Sport Show 2013.

The hig hly-awaited event was co-presented by leading independent oil company Phoenix Petroleum Philippines from May 30 to June 2, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center , Pasay City .

The 2013 Trans Sports Show with this year’s slogan “Fuels a Driving Generation” was well-attended by car lovers and organizations

in the automotive industry.

Awards and prizes were given to different categories. Major awards given were for Best of Show for Contemporary and Nostalgic, Best in Paint for Contemporary and Nostalgic, Best 89, Best Bodykit (Imported), and Best Car Display. Other special awards were Best Engine Display, Best Bodykit for Custom and Showroom, Exotic Car Award, 1:1 Scale Model Award, Newcomer Award, New Product Award and Recycler’s Award.

The Best Pavilion Display Award was given to Phoenix Petroleum, while

crowned Ms. Trans Sport Show was Phoenix model Jaymee Pagulayan.

Phoenix Petroleum’s 54-square meter booth was designed like a retail station and incorporated elements of the partnership with NBA, such as NBA Sports bottles.

Pho enix Pet roleum Philippines is the leading independent oil company with an expanding network of operations nationwide. It is engaged in the business of trading refined petroleum products and lubricants, operation of oil depots and storage facilities, and allied services.

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he lack of classrooms and school buildings and dilapidated school facilities continue to be major concerns that need to be addressed in public elementary and high schools.

During the June 8 episode of Pagtuki, the official radio program of Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), Jeremy Denampo, administration officer 5 of the Department of Education (DepEd)-Cebu Province, said that the ideal classroom-pupil ratio is 1:45; however, there are schools that go beyond the ideal.

DepEd-Cebu reported a two percent increase this year from an estimated 687,000 enrolees for elementary and kindergarten and 357,000 for high school in the entire province of Cebu last year.

To address the increasing number of students in the province, DepEd plans to build 213 surpassing last year's 186 classrooms.

The need to rehabilitate and repair classrooms comes next to the lack of them. This year, DepEd is allocating Php 20 million for school rehabilitation in Cebu Province, Php 17 million of which is for elPhoenix Trans Sport Show_4 - Phoenix Petroleum model Miss Jaymee Pagulayan was ementary and Php 3 million crowned as the Ms. Trans Sport Show during the awarding day held on June 2, 2013 is for the secondary. Local at the SMX Convention Center , Pasay City . government units (LGUs)

are also exerting efforts to provide adequate and conducive learning environment.

“DepEd continues to tap LGUs to provide safe roads for the students in going to school, especially in urban areas,” Denampo cited.

There are LGUs who partner with the private sector and civic organizations to provide better classrooms in public schools.

The School Rehabilitation Program of RAFI’s Education Development Unit is one example of an education program run by a nongovernment organization and its partner LGU and other stakeholders.

“Three months after repair, there is a significant impact both on students and teachers. Teachers reported an improvement in class performance and attendance,” Anton Dignadice, executive director of RAFI Education Development Unit, said.

RAFI, through SRP, targets to construct 300 classrooms in the next three years. It also aims to transform one-storey school buildings into medium-rise school buildings.

“Due to the lack of buildable spaces, we try to maximize the space through these medium-rise buildings for high school,” Dignadice

shared.

He assured the continuing support of RAFI to DepEd programs, especially in its K-12 curriculum.

RAFI, in partnership with the University of San Jose– Recoletos (USJ-R), trains public school teachers of pupils from kindergarten to Grade 3 on the usage of the mother tongue through the Certificate Program on Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE).After having acquired the certificate program, the trained teachers are expected to mentor other teachers handling the mentioned levels.Pagtuki is aired over dyLA 909 AM every Saturday at 10-11am.

The program, which is one of the Knowledge Sharing & Advocacy capabilities of RAFI, tackles timely and relevant issues on community development, politics and governance, microfinancing, education, environment, early childhood care and development, and culture and heritage that affect the Cebuano community.For more information about RAFI’s radio program, please contact Carmel Matus at 418-7234 loc. 540, or visit www.rafi.org.ph or www. facebook.com/rafi.org.ph, or follow @rafiorgph on Twitter. (by Carla Maniwang/RAFI intern)

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