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UTUAN City -- Four policemen on Monday received commendation medals for the successful arrest of a suspect and seizure of high-powered firearms while serving a search warrant in a remote village in Santiago, Agusan del Norte early this month.
Oro dad to invite experts in hearing
VICE Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas on Monday proposed that the Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP) and computer engineers be invited during discussions on problems regarding the slow internet services in Cagayan de Oro City. Earlier, Councilor Ramon Tabor aired complaints from subscribers of telecommunication companies regarding wifi connections, which he said are not the speed the companies have advertised. The report was referred to the joint committees on trade, commerce and cooperatives and on public utilities chaired by Councilors Edna Dahino and Roger Abaday, respectively, for appropriate action. Acenas expressed concern that among Asian countries it is only in the Philippines where maximum internet speed is only 3.55 megabytes per second (Mbps).
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MILF close to removal from UN list of groups using child soldiers COTABATO City--The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) announced it was on its way to completing the UN-MILF action plan to get it delisted as a group A boy hits the small surfs along Apple Tree resort hotel during a skimboarding competi- that uses child combatants. tion held in Opol, Misamis Oriental May 17. Mindanao Daily News photo by Gerry Lee Gorit International human
rights standards define a child soldier or combatant as an individual who is below 18 years old. The announcement came in time for the launching Monday of the “Children, See soldiers, page A11
Fate of BBL lies in the hands 98 reps, mostly from M’nao DAVAO City––The fate of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) — whether it is one that adheres to the letter and spirit of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) or one that may render the future Bangsamoro less autonomous than the present Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) – is in
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the hands of 98 representatives, majority of them from Mindanao’s 27 provinces and 33 cities. All representatives from Mindanao’s 59 congressional districts are members of the 75-member Ad Hoc Committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (AHCBBL). The Committee’s 75 members plus 23 ex officio members – or a total of 98 representatives — are expected to vote in open session on May 18, 19 and 20. There would be no explanation of the vote, said AHCBBL chair Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez. That will be done at the plenary, which he expects to begin on May 25 “from 4 p.m. to midnight or from
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BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano tells Miriam Coro-
nel Ferrer, chair of the government peace negotiating panel for talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), that the present form of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) will allow the MILF to dominate the transition commission. Cayetano also said that the BBL is giving the MILF “too much power” during Monday’s hearing on the BBL. Photo courtesy of Joseph Vidal
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ormer Cebu Gov. Emilio “Lito” Osmena’s all-out support for the presidential bid of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte might provide the catalyst that will unite Cebu politicians behind their fellow Cebuano in his quest for the presidency. D u t e r t e’s C e b u a n o roots is well-known considering that his father, the late Davao Gov. Vicente Duterte, once served as mayor of Danao City in Cebu. The late Cebu City Mayor Ronald Duterte, son
of former Mayor Ramon Duterte Sr., was a cousin of the Davao mayor. Duterte also counts among his relatives the politically-active Durano, Almendras and Patalinghug clans in Cebu which will
DAVAO CITY - In light of the growing number of motorists plying the Carlos P. Garcia highway, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has banned parking of all types of vehicles and directed the directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to also ensure that everybody obeys traffic laws. The mayor said public utility drivers and private
car owners must start practicing the loading and unloading of passengers on the road shoulders, especially from the stretch of Buhangin Gym to the airport. He has given everybody one week to adjust to the situation. Duterte warned that anyone caught picking up or unloading of passengers on the road will face
in 1998. Osmena had long been advocating federalism. Duterte in fact acknowledged that Osmena is one of three people who requested him to go around the country to keep the torch of federalism burning. The others are former Assemblyman Reuben Canoy and ex-Sen. Aquilino Pimental Jr. Osmena said he fully supports Duterte in his advocacy for a federal form of government which will decentralize and speed up development of areas outside Metro Manila.
be a potential headache to politicians who will support another candidate over a relative. Osmena has asked Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to seek the presidency in 2016 even as he vowed to give his allout support to his fellow Visayan. Osmena personally made his request to Duterte in a one-on-one meeting late Saturday night at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. “This is it. It’s about time to have a Cebuano or
Visayan-speaking president who will free southern Philippines from imperial Manila,” Osmena was quoted in an interview with Cebu Daily News. Osmena “fully supports” Duterte’s desire to adopt a federal form of government, which seeks to decentralize and speed up the development of the countryside. Osmena made unsuccessful bids first for the vice-presidency with Lakas under Pres. Fidel Ramos in 1992 and then for president under his own Promdi party
charges for obstruction of traffic. Duterte also asked the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to see to it that all violators must undergo traffic seminar to educate them on correct road practices and regulations. “They (violators) must not fail to attend. I will check on that everyday,” Duterte quipped. The mayor wants the ban on parking after receiving numerous complaints from motorists, many of whom did not catch up on scheduled flight because of traffic congestion particularly along the Buhangin area. Most motorists going to their work places in the second district also take the diversion route to avoid
traffic jams in downtown area. It has also been noted that some companies with big trucks have made the outer lanes of the highway as their parking area. This has become a vital artery in and out of Davao, he said, reminding the public that people leaving Davao to Manila and other cities take the plane from the Davao International Airport. “Guys you must remember - wala na’y barko from Davao to Manila. Ma pobre man ka o dato mosakay na ug eroplano (…there is no more (passenger) ship from Davao to Manila. Whether one is poor or rich you will With everybody travtake plane),” the mayor elling through the diversaid during his television sion road, Duterte said the program aired Sunday. particular stretch from the
Political observers believe that Osmena’s return to local politics could tilt the balance for Duterte in Cebu, which is known to be clannish when election time comes. One political analyst said the possibility of political adversaries setting aside their differences, like those of the Pimentels, Zubiris and Canoys in Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro, to back up the presidential bid of Duterte and his Federalist agenda, might also happen in vote-rich Cebu.
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Finally, the campaign to curve down the stigma and discrimination against persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) including those whose conditions have advanced to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao has a face. Last Sunday (May 17), 25-year Marvin Membreve of barangay Balulang, Cagayan de Oro courageously faced, bravely spoke and emotionally shared his experiences and thoughts during the 32nd International AIDS Candlelight Memorial and Mobilization (IACMM) at the Kiosko Kagawasan where close to a thousand healthy lifestyle advocates converged. “For almost a year, I thought of keeping my condition to myself after I was found positive of HIV in August of 2013,” Membreve said. “ But I realize that I have to come out into the open to set an example to others like me.” In previous IACMM’s and World AIDS Day gatherings, organizers led by the Misamis Oriental Cagayan de Oro AIDS Network (MOCAN) backed by Alliance Against AIDS in Mindanao (Alagad-Mindanao) and the Department of Health 10, have to invite PLHIVs from other places in the country to share their testimonies. “Before it is difficult to ask somebody from Cagayan de Oro to come out and speak in the open. Now, with the stigma and discrimination waning, there are those who have to courage to be known,” MOCAN president Fritzie Caybot-Estoque told the Mindanao Daily. The eldest of four children and a college dropout said he is thankful to his parents, a brother and two sisters for accepting his condition and supporting him, emotionally, and other PLHIVs who, after his diagnosis, became his second family for care and support. He said he is still fortunate since his infection of HIV was detected earlier, hence
he did not have to suffer the symptoms and opportunistic infections which, if not properly treated, could lose their lives due to complications. “Those who have been into risky behavior, I advise you to undergo HIV tests for early detection and undergo anti-retroviral treatment or therapy,” Membreve said, adding that he got his infection from unsafe penetrative sex. He said he is now one of the 22 members of the Northern Mindanao AIDS Advocates (NORMAA) which was organized in January of 2014 and is actively engaged in peer counseling, care and support for those who have been in risky behavior. In Northern Mindanao, as of February 2015, the Department of Health 10 through the National Epidemiology Center has confirmed 362 HIV cases. Nationwide, DOHNEC records show there were 23,709 HIV-AIDS cases, for the same period. Earlier, MOCAN’s Estoque in her welcome remarks focused on HIV-AIDS 101 which includes the four modes of transmission to dispel misconceptions that the virus can only transmitted through sex. “There are four body liquids by which the virus can thrive and be transmitted, namely; male sperm, vaginal fluids, blood, and breast milk. Hence, one can be infected through penetrative sexual intercourse, blood transfusion from an infected donor, sharing of intravenous needles or syringe from an HIV positive, and mother-to-child if the former is HIV positive through blood and breat-feeding,” Meanwhile, City Health Office’s Dr. Fe Bongcas, who sits as vice-chair of the Cagayan de Oro City AIDS Council, said she is happy that more and more people are coming out to subject themselves voluntarily for HIV-AIDS tests. “HIV-AIDS tests are free at the CHO and we will make sure to keep your identities confidential,” Bongcas assured those who attended the gathering and all those who would be willing to undergo laboratory tests. It may be recalled that Sarah Jane Salazar publicly came out in the open in 1994 and virtually put a face on the national campaign on HIV-AIDS in the Philippines. The NATIONAL DAIRY AUTHORITY-MINDANAO FIELD OFFICE (NDA-MFO), through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAG’), invites sealed written tenders for the:
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Human Values In these eventful times with shouting for peace all around the globe but also with “lust after war”, with corrupt politicians and terrorism attacks against innocents and with cries for justice, it is very easy to forget moral and human values. People, don’t let this happen! Allow me to ask you a question: “What makes a modern person?” Technology and knowledge for sure? If not, we couldn’t operate with our computers or other skills, of course, belong to it. But more important are a attitudes and values, and our readiness for new ways of reacting, feeling and looking for things. I am afraid that we have to look first into ourselves. Everybody of us can notice our group feeling besides terrible egoism many times. We care so much for the good of our own families and ourselves by making great sacrifices even for a long time. Charity starts
and ends mostly at home. Why are we not able to develop fidelity that expands into a wider field of action so that we can go beyond the limits of our unsocial system and reach to others around us? We easily blame our governments. This happens in mostly every country worldwide. But don’t we only get the government that we deserve? Misuse, improper treatment, rude language and behavior, corruption these are all reflections of ourselves. The mistake, the injustice, the wrong sense of values, and the lack of priority through arrogance and ignorance are daily with us and simply our own. A nation might have been rich with abundant blessings; it is only unfortunate that these blessings could not made useful because of some flaws in the entire system. Why do we have collapsing economies or huge foreign and national debts? Because human values are
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not put into place. It’s easier to fill own pockets then to care for a neighbor. Aren’t we paid for the service we rendered that we resort to other unlawful and shameful activities? Are we really prioritizing material things over and above spiritual satisfaction? We are becoming weaker and weaker when we lack punctuality, honesty, and task responsibility. We have to improve as human persons with national pride, discipline, and consistency,
because skills and knowledge or technology are not enough. We have to avoid too much subjective comments, sensitivity and being fancy and conceited of ourselves. If a nation like the Philippines is still rich of natural resources and intelligent, highly creative people, these people should prevent criticism from know-it-all’s such as insufficiency, imbalance, or inequality. Moral and human values can only grow if we are willing to undergo to renewal of will, mind and heart. Let us give moral and human values a try. It could do great things to alleviate the economic life, to save us all from imminent spiritual degradation and to allow us to live in peace and harmony. +++ Email : dor ing klau s @ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com.
Trapos not the best exemplars of Federalism
CAGAYAN de Oro City -We should be wary about traditional politicos who want to shift to the federal system of government but who cannot claim to exemplify its workings. If anything, federalism stands for decentralization, for making people at the grassroots the center of gravity in politics—with reforms anchored on their sovereignty, not on the imperious authority of an official or his dynasty. Federalism exemplifies the coming together of selfgoverning units of society that desire to be bound by common rules and decide to enter into a federation within the framework of local autonomy or selfgovernment. Thus a federal system is not compatible with the habit of wielding power from the top or the center, as is the style of strong-arm leaders and oligarchs. ***** Federalism cannot be properly served by a leader with a pronounced dictatorial streak, especially one with a penchant for dynastic succession. He cannot effectively decentralize the system or empower the people; it’s his dynasty that will be empowered! If he expresses impatience at the slow pace
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of reforms and espouse a revolutionary approach to hasten changes, he’s likely to employ fascistic methods, or resort to a simplistic approach like Martial Law or dictatorship. Unfortunately, societal change entails complex processes; thus, to resort to shortcuts is not a good idea. It would be folly to establish democracy by means of dictatorship. ***** Change induced by manipulative methods is not only dangerous, it is antithetical to the avowed aim of strengthening or institutionalizing democratic processes. People craving change should not pursue it through a cult of personality, preferring it to the complexity of people powered reform. It would be ill-advised. Such was the case with
Martial Rule in the early 1970s when a lot of Filipinos thought they finally found the right combination for achieving reforms. They adopted a simplistic formula for social progress, namely: Marcos + Martial Law = Peace and Order and Prosperity. They even applauded the execution of a drug-dealer without due process. Simple and simplified justice! ***** Fortunately, not all fell for it; the rest of society knew better and decided to bide their time. And sure enough, things started to turn sour before long. The sleazy side of Martial Law soon emerged and Marcos and company embraced the siren song of plunder, corruption, and unspeakable abuse. That shortcut-motivated “reform” drew out the worst that fascism induces in gunwielding agents of the State. It drained our wealth, eviscerated our self-respect, and blew away what little innocence remained in our hearts up till that time. So we had better be very wary today. It’s easy to advocate federalism and claim that it will wipe out corruption, crime, unemployment, or poverty. But other systems make the same claims too—and it rarely works out that way.
There is no evidence that a federal system eradicates corruption or conduces to good governance better than other systems. ***** What is generally true is that, regardless of what system is in place, political parties are the essential infrastructure for good governance. We’re talking here of a PARTY SYSTEM, not of an individual with a Dirty Harry reputation, to preside over a democratic way of life. One ambitious individual campaigning for a shift to the federal system just won’t do; not even if he becomes president. The problems of our society are social/political issues; they cannot be readily solved by individual prescriptions. Societal attention and mobilization are needed; not a Lone Ranger problem-solver. It’s our democracy that is being challenged, our very way of life; only by letting it operate properly can things be fixed. ***** Thus we must be wary and tread carefully. Let’s keep away from leaders with a penchant for centralism, usually incumbents with a Messianic complex and a heavy-handed way of governing, oligarchs who are See valdehuesa, page A11
Daily Inspiration Two Hands “God had given us two hands - one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing.” Billy Graham - Christian Evangelist
Juvy Sarraga
Most of us think of those images on TV of a chronic hoarder that has stacks of junk piled up. Those stacks of stuff represent emotional
attachments that overwhelms the person. Actually, people can get trapped into hoarding in other ways that is very debilitating. My time is my time! My money is my money! My thoughts are my thoughts!! God sees our heart. Fill your heart with God’s love; your joy-filled heart will automatically open you up to give and you will want to share with others. Is it time to open your hands?
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UTUAN City -- Four policemen on Monday received commendation medals for the successful arrest of a suspect and seizure of high-powered firearms while serving a search warrant in a remote village in Santiago, Agusan del Norte early this month.
Awarded with a "Medalya Ng Papuri" (PNP Commendation Medal) were Inspectors Calvin N. Placer Jr. and John Lee W. Balao-as, PO3 Arman Bantolinao and PO1 John Rey M. Pionar. Said police officers successfully served a search warrant against Roger Montesclaros, of Purok 4, Barangay E. Morgado, Santiago in Agusan del Norte, on May
7, 2015. The police operation resulted to the apprehension of Montesclaros and the confiscation of two hand grenades, a KG9 sub-machine gun, two caliber .45 pistols, two .38 caliber pistols among other firearms, explosives and ammunition. The awarding was done during Monday's flag-raising rites held at Camp Rafael
NFA bares El Niño mitigating measures for SurSur TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – The National Food Authority (NFA) in Surigao del Sur bared recently the “El Niño mitigating measures” being implemented to lessen the impact of such severe climate disruption. According to May Sara Atomar, NFA provincial manager, they are more focused on stepping up their palay procurement program, especially in San Miguel town, 31 kilometers south, this city. The said town is also known as the rice granary of the province. The NFA official how-
ever admitted that farmers in the locality are so used to selling their harvests to private traders. On the other hand, during the past weeks, palay price has gone down to only P15.00 per kilo—a situation NFA, which offers a much higher buying price of P17.00 per kilo, can come in and take advantage of. Meanwhile, Atomar said that NFA here has ample stocks of rice, citing some 90,000 bags in their warehouses. (NGBT/ Greg Tataro Jr, Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
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C. Rodriguez. The medals were pinned by the guest of honor and speaker Engr. Romeo Zerrudo, CEO of
Philippine Electronics and Communications Institute of Technology (PECIT) here in the city. He was assisted
by PRO 13 Deputy Regional Director for Operations (DRDO) Senior Superintendent Gregorio R. Pimentel
and Regional Chief of Directorial Staff (RCDS) Senior Superintendent Ernesto V. Flores. (PNA)
R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato Municipality of Tulunan NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that KIM LLOYD ELEJERAN PALUA has filed with this Office a petition for change of GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of KIM LLOYD ELEJERAN PALUA who was born on JANUARY 21, 1991 at BUAL, TULUNAN, COTABATO and whose parents are LILIA MATALUBOS ELEJERAN and CLODUALDO CERBAS PALUA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than ten days after the last publication. (Sgd) JERIC C. ARDINA Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: May 12 & 19, 2015
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Zamboanga City remembers only Zamboangueño hero
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AMBOANGA City – Mayor Ma Isabelle ClimacoSalazar has led the city government officials in the observance of Dia de Heneral Vicente Alvarez (General Vicente Alvarez Day), the only Zamboangueño revolutionary hero, whose gallantry led to the surrender of Spanish soldiers in 1899. The simple yet meaningful ceremony began with the wreath laying ceremony at 7:30 a.m. at the Plaza de Heneral Vicente Alvarez in front of Plaza Pershing and was followed by the commemorative program at 8 a.m. in front of City Hall. The highlight of the commemoration is the exhibit of winning entries in the photo essay competition launched to capture and showcase examples of the impact and mark of Alvarez’ life of bravery and valor in everyday acts and situations in the city. The photo essay contest is anchored on the t heme “Fo otpr ints of the General: Bravery in
the Face of Adversity for Positive Revolutions of Change.” The commemorative mass is set at 5 p.m. Monday at the Fort Pilar Shrine. The observance of Dia di General Vicente Alvarez is pursuant to City Ordinance 334 naming Plaza Roma situated at the Corner of Don Pablo Lorenzo Street, Zaragoza Street and General Alvarez Street as Plaza Vicente S. Alvarez and setting May 18 of every year as Dia de Heneral Vicente S. Alvarez in recognition of his feats. Alvarez and his men, displeased by the brutalities committed against the Filipino people particularly in this city, realized the need for all Filipinos to join the “fight for our sovereignty.” Fort Pilar, the seat of the Spanish government, fell and the Spanish forces led by Governor-General Diego delos Rios surrendered to Alvarez on May 18, 1899 following fierce fighting. (PNA)
PCInsp. Ariel Huesca of the local police last week said that kidnappers are "becoming more innovative". They have been in close coordination with the military especially in checkpoints and in patrol areas to secure the city from any possible threats. (PIA Western Mindanao)
Brigada Eskwela 2015 kicks off focus on Zambo transitory site ZAMBOANGA City – The Brigada Eskwela, a school cleanup program to prepare for the coming school year, kicked off Monday at the Masepla Transitory Site in Barangay Mampang, this city. The Masepla Transitory Site houses families displaced during the 21-day September 2013 siege. A motorcade from the City Schools Division office of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Barangay Baliwasan to the Masepla
Transitor y Site preceded the opening program of the Brigada Eskwela. The program in this city is jointly spearheaded by DepEd, Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Belen Sheila Covarrubias, City Hall information officer, said the Brigada Eskwela 2015 in this city highlights the effort to ensure efficient and effective education to children of all abilities re-
gardless of age, religion, race or economic status. C ovar r ubi as s aid t he Masepla, currently the biggest transitory site in the Z amboanga Response, is equipped with four temporary learning centers operated by the UNICEF in partnership with WMSU, under the so-called composite school system. She said the learning centers were initiated and funded by various partners to include the Silsillah Learning Center and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), among others. She said the students and parents at the Masepla Transitory Site gave testimonies a well as pledged to support and avail of education services
in the coming school year. In the afternoon, she said the children will have a fringe play or recital based on what they learned the past months from the theater workshops. The Brigada Eskwela program is a nationwide voluntary activity which brings together teachers, parents and the community to do clean up and repairs in public schools to prepare the facilities for school opening. The program is undertaken for one week and is done two weeks before the start of classes. This year, the Brigada Eskwela is anchored on the theme: “Tayo para sa Kalinisan, Kaligtasan at Kagandahan ng ating mga Paaralan”. (PNA)
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School administrators: Their roles during calamities By RICO I. CAGAPE School Head Batinay Elementary School
Calamities are events causing great and often sudden damage. Its effects could create problems in the society where schools are not exempted. During the arrival of calamities such as typhoon, flooding or earthquake, it is not just the teachers, students and their daily schedules which are disturbed. The school properties, including classrooms, laboratories, grounds, offices and the like, are also destroyed, causing big problems to the school administration, staff and students. School administrators are ones responsible of decision-making and directing of actions to be taken in schools during strike of calamities in their respective areas. First, they make sure of safety of their stakeholders, their students. Department of Education has set rules on suspension of classes to keep parents aware and students dangerfree in times of calami-
ties, and these should be directed and followed. For an instance, classes in preschool, elementary and high school in all public and private schools are automatically suspended with storm signal number 2. Classes in all levels, moreover, are automatically suspended with storm signal number 3 and all travel and outdoor activities are cancelled with storm signal number 4. The school administrators are also required to report in their school district supervisors or school division superintendent to pass information about the loss and damage that a certain kind of calamity has made to the school. It is one step in normalizing the state of the school. The school is an avenue of learning basic procedures towards safety and security during tough times such as calamities. Thus, it should also be a model in applying theories into actions through the proper performance of directives set fort from its higher rank down to its school administrators.
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How to Mold a Well-Adjusted Child By Rechel Castino Adora MT I-Kilabong ES/Sumilao District
Nowadays, most parents view generation gap as inevitable. They often complain that their children never listen to them and can’t understand how they feel. But sometimes youngsters feel the same way as parents do. That they are nagged all the time, and many parents act the part of a sergeant-major barking out commands. No wonder a lot of children today are problems in their homes and in the society as a whole. Research and clinical psychologists have learned effective techniques which parents can use to build a well-adjusted child. It is important first and for all to build a good communication among their children. Communication is a two-way process- a giving or exchanging of information (Webster New World Dictionary). It consists of receiving information just as openly and willingly as it is given. But one of the most important concerns before communication can begin is the attitude of acceptance. Most parents assume that in order to develop their child’s character, they must
tell him what they do not like about him. Parents often load their speech with nagging, preaching, rebuking and commanding. All of which convey unacceptance. Many families verbal communication consists only of criticisms. Praise, appreciation, sympathy and happiness are rarely expressed. Criticism makes a youngster defensive. He may create a silent world at home and communicate only with peers. He may only speak to them because he knows anything he says will be accepted. Parents can communicate the feelings and attitudes in the number of ways. Non-verbal messages or body language like gestures, tone of voice, facial expressions often speak louder and clearer than the voice. A pout, a sigh, a slammed door can reveal negative feelings before conversation can begin. Passive listening can also communicate acceptance. Passive listening simply means that as you listen for information you communicate your acceptance by saying nothing, or very little. No comment of judgments are conveyed, only acceptance. This technique is often used by professional
counselors to help the child open up without hesitation. Few parents seem to feel that their duty is to correct, refute or reinterpret everything their child says to them. This type of listening clearly signals unacceptance for his stories and feelings. Some phrases used in passive listening may include-‘How interesting’, ‘Oh’, or ‘Really?’. If the child is allowed to express in an atmosphere of acceptance, he can easily move towards solving problems of his own initiative. Invitation to communicate opens the door for mutual understanding. Parents need to know how to keep the door open. Active listening is an excellent skill for this purpose. It is best when the parent pick-up clues when the child is experiencing a problem or emotional turmoil. The parent should listen for meaning behind the problem and restate the feeling so there is no misunderstanding of the meaning. When you think you understand, you then put it into your own words and send it back to your child for verification. Tell-me-mores and gentle questions may help. As your child move deeper and deeper into the problem he is experiencing,
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) Strides for Excellence learning system (ALS) which By ANALYN PADILLA APAT ALS Coordinator / Lala Central and South District, Division of LDN
The Alternative Learning System of Lala Central and South District, Division of Lanao del Norte declared a concerted commitment to fast-track more programs and projects for Calenday Year 2015 and onwards. As to the District Supervisor , Ma’am Emma M. Labunog who is an active ALS advocate herself, Among the bureaus of the Department of Education, the Alternative Learning System also serves as the ready hand who will catch those who fell in the Elementary and Secondary levels. Being an “alternative” means it could offer more creative options to help those who have gone out of formal schooling so that they may become well-molded citizens who will be contributing many things to the development of their respective community. Programs and Projects Implemented Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides that “everyone has the right to education.” Primarily, the human right referred to here is the acquisition of at least a basic education—the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to enhance people’s capacity to change and willingness to accept new ideas, and help people meet their basic needs such as adequate nutrition, clean drinking water, primary health care, etc.. In essence, this declaration acknowledges, too, that a person is born with huge potential for learning and that system of education or learning whether formal, informal should help realize their potential. BASIC LITERACY PROGRAM: History of the Projects Article XIV, Sec 2 of the 1986 Constitution provides that The state shall encourage nonformal, informal and indigenous learning system, as well as self-learning, independent, and out-of-school programs particularly those that respond to community needs; and provide adult citizens, and out-of-school youths with training in vocational efficiency and other skills. It is on this basis
that the local government supports financially and morally the cause for eradicating illiteracy. Literacy is an earmark of class for it determines prestige for an individual and his/ her position in a social group. B. Rationale: The ALS Lala Central & South District of Lanao del Norte Division wants a community that values its contributions to the total development that is community effort, a collaborative work of all sectors. To top them all, the ALS wants a community that is liberated from the bondage of poverty. CONTINUING EDUCATION: History of the Project Many out-of-school youths and adults have become such due to poverty, over-age, distance to school, illness and many more reasons. For these, they are so unfortunate for not being employed because of lack of education. Qualifications for work includes High School diploma of which the job-seekers could not produce. Rationale: To solve the problem on unemployment, the ALS with the help of the local government of Municipality of Lala, LDN headed by HON. ALLAN J. LIM– Municipal Mayor is allocating an amount to defray the expenses of the programs implemented and it includes the honoraria of the Instructional Managers/Facilitators who handle the the sessions on Accreditation and Equivalency session. LITERACY CUM LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM: History of the Project Researches showed that illiterates refused to attend literacy sessions because they don’t want to be identified as illiterates. High technology communications, TVs, VCDs are affordable and can be procured by people from all walks of life or having a great deal of money or assets, and these are all contributory factors that update what is going on around the world of the zero level of literacy which made them think they are literates.
By Joliet Tawakal Manalao
As defined, the Alternative Learning System or ALS is a parallel learning system that provides a viable alternative to the existing formal education instruction. It is a program by the Department of Education (DepEd), through its Bureau of Alternative Learning System that helps disabled people, cultural minority members, out-of-school youth, former inmates and/or rebels, industry-based workers, and others who cannot afford or missed the opportunity to go through formal elementary and secondary schooling. Its main focus back then was to help its students acquire technical skills that they can use for livelihood. It includes literacy classes that are aimed at eventually offering elementary and high school diplomas to students who have the same above-mentioned backgrounds. One of its major programs is the Accreditation & Equivalency Test developed by the ALS of DepED. It is a recognized Alternative pathway to elementary and secondary level certification for those who dropped out of formal basic education or the out-of-school youth and adults. Test passers may enter or re-enter the world of work, undertake technical and vocational training, or enroll in other ALS programs. If they pass the elementary level exam, they are given a diploma to enable them to pursue high school education. If they pass the high school level exam, they can proceed with college level education. DepEd, indeed, has a path prepared for every kind of willing learner, according to the former director. Lifeskills approach in learn-
ing is the common thread that runs across the Alternative Learning Programs as they said. That is why, livelihood skills training are integrated in all the programs. Like for an example the women leaders in every barangay in our municipality were trained to bake bread, pastries and cakes. Some of them received National Certificate from TESDA that certifying the holder is competent in the mentioned skills after the training. Now, they managed the Local Government Bakery in Kolambugan. Through the Alternative Learning System we slowly uplift the living condition of the people through joint efforts of the government. The ALS is responsible for contributing to the improvement of the poor through literacy and continuing education programmes. Its aim is to provide focused basic services to the more disadvantaged sections of the population to improve their welfare and contribute to human resource development. A glimpse of ALS in Kolambugan follows: A DREAM COME TRUE “As we grow older we have to outgrow our peter pans and wings, and even we sometimes make a world of make believe”. This is not impossible to people who really dream big for the future. I was able to brush shoulder with diverse culture and end up with different people who come up with different and success stories of rags to riches. Not in terms of bank accounts and fat wallets but making life so easy to live with from the kind of daily routine they are enjoying now. The formal and non-formal education joint effort to make people reach their goal in life particularly in the alternative
caters out-of-school youth that really strive to make things possible. Katz and Teodulo were once laborers of seaweeds farming and earn a meager income from exposing to scorching heat of the sun just to feed their family. Now Katz ALS passer and NC-II Housekeeping graduate is now based In Saudi Arabia while Teodulo now an Instructional Manager of Practical Electricity for OSY and at the same time Barangay Kagawad of his barangay. Other case of successful completers are Ignacio and Michael who belonged to a hand-to-mouth family were able to surmount hardships and finished ALS course and got NC-II Automotive and Food and Beverages Services now employed in big establishments of the said field of specialization. Early marriages were their last recourse to escape poverty only to find trapped to a more complicated life of marginalized poor, unwed and living with partners who are laborers of seasonal farming these women enrolled in ALS course and finished and presentlyDivina, Alma and Sharmaine are now connected with Mitsumi Company in Cebu City. Two ALS passers namely Verlyn and Jerson were babysitters but made it possible to complete ALS course and became holder of NC-II FBS now in the process of On-The-Job-Training in Manila. Along with the above-mentioned, there are ALS completers, thirty six women that were entrusted to manage and handle the local bread production for the community and barangay. It is not impossible to achieve our dreams if only we take courage to change things that we can, ask God to grant serenity to accept
you must restrain the impulse to solve problem or tell him what to do. Assisting your child to handle and express her problem with you, your child will know that his feelings are safe and thereby establishing a solid relationship with him. Active listening does five specific things for the child. 1. It helps the child learn how to handle negative feelings. 2. It provides for the basis for close relationship between parent and child. 3. It helps the child move towards independent problem solving. 4. It teaches a child to listen to parent and to others. 5. It encourages a child to think for himself. Parents listen to your child. He is a small human being filled with wonder, curiosity and eagerness. Listen to his voice with ears, eyes and heart. Give him the greatest of all- YOURSELF. Make your home a place for sharing ideas and thoughts without fear of shame and dishonor. Make your home a safe place for them to cry on. You and your child can do it alone.
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VERLYN PAALISBO KATZ P. CARLOTA ALS Passer ALS Passer
things you cannot change and wisdom to know the difference. The greatest achievement one can have is the self-satisfaction of what we want to acquire and that is one target of the Alternative Learning System of the Department of Education. In terms of livelihood programs the ALS offered the following bread and pastries production, practical electricity, handicraft, sewing and Christmas décor making. These projects/programs will help alleviate the life of learners, their community and their families. These programs are in line with the government ensuring sustainability of rice, oil for the beneficiaries of ALS program from WFP. Support from the government is vivid with the memorandum of agreement between the Department of Education and Philippine Government. Presently, two of my project proposals, the ALS Learning Center as well and Subsistence Allowance for ALS Scholars 2015 for those who are successful candidates who will pass the National Test on Accreditation and Equivalency were approved. The success of the ALS program and the DepED will not be possible without the indefatigable support of the Local Government Officials of Lanao del Norte.
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English Language: Essential among Pupils to Learn By Helda G. Pakig-angay Grade - II Adviser A. Lim Sr. Memorial School District of Lala South Division of Lanao del Norte
SUPPORT TO THE PNP – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ exchanges light moments with the Philippine National Police (PNP) Misamis Oriental Provincial Director PSSUPT Leonilo L. Cabug during his recent visit at the Provincial Office of the PNP in San Martin, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Oriental, thru the effort of Vice Governor Pelaez, donated a computer set and printer as support to the PNP Provincial Office. The assistance will help in hastening the office-related work of the PNP, affording them more time to serve the general public. photo supplied
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English subject is a subject everyone must know. It is considered the basic among the basics for most disciplines discussed in schools makes use of English language, even as early as Grade 2. Particularly, in this grade level, basics like correct spelling and a bit of grammar are being taught. That is the actual start of learning the whole theory. But, it is also important to inject the value of learning English in its depth
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among pupils. It is true that the basic structure to learning is English. The most important reason about having English as a subject is that it is relevant to all subjects. Wherever there is speaking, writing, or critical thinking, English is essential. It expresses what a person knows and what they do not know about a subject. Learning more words along with the meaning will enable the pupil to feel more comfortable using the words correctly in speaking and writing. A student can gain a lot from an English class by taking it seriously. Plus, the subject em-
phasizes on reading, writing and grammar. This will allow young individuals to become a good communicator, and as well comprehend the theories and analyzation given by other subjects using this language such as Mathematics, General Sciences, Chemistry and Biology, among others. Basic is the foundation in building comprehensive things. The same to this, to further understand other subjects, especially the ones that requires critical thinking and understanding, he should first have mastery on English language.
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Special Gospel of the day (May19, 2015-Tuesday) Matthew 26:14-25”Then one of the twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What are you willing to give me to betray Him to you?” And they weighed out thirty pieces of silver to him. From then on he began looking for a good opportunity to betray Jesus. Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, `The Teacher says, “My time is near; I am to keep the Passover at your house with My disciples.”The disciples did as Jesus had directed them; and they prepared the Passover. Now when evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples. As they were eating, He said, “Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me: The goodness of Jesus towards Judas was paid by betrayal. This is showing of ingratitude. I know that we have also this attitude many times
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since we betrayed our friends and love ones despite they are good to us. The worst betrayal we have done ever is done to our God since we replace him another God like money, wealth, fame and power. We trust on these things but not to the giver anymore. We betrayed God if we give more value to the creations rather than the creator. Who is your God? I hope not the creation but the creator of all. Choose God always for you to live forever: Printing paid by: Neneth Ranoa - Bobong BalinoEdith ranoa, PhD- Tony Jordan – Cagayan De Oro: My new number: 09187148435: See you in Kasilak Parish, Butuan City on May 24, 2015 @ 1 PM. Please come and be blessed: God loves you!!!
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Valdehuesa... from page A4
are uncomfortable if they’re not making the decisions. The prospect of ceding central power in favor of federalism—a bottom-up system of government—is not congenial to them; it will soon be violated by their accustomed heavyhandedness. On the other hand, it’s clever strategy for a trapo to advocate federalism now. It gives him visibility and front-runner status in forthcoming elections. If he gets the vote and the federal movement gains momentum, he gets to “own” the issue, take charge, and co-opt the movement’s leadership. Then he and his dynasty can manipulate the system from a dominant position. (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. Manny Valdehuesa is former UNESCO regional director for Asia-Pacific; secretarygeneral, Southeast Asia Publishers Association; director, development academy of Philippines; member, Philippine Mission to the UN; vice chair, Local Government Academy; member, Cory Govt’s Peace Panel; awardee, PPI-UNICEF outstanding columnist. He is chairman/ convenor, Gising Barangay Movement Inc. and author of books on governance. valdehuesa@gmail.com)
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morning to evening” and last for about two weeks. Rodriguez said they want to ensure the BBL is passed before Congress adjourns sine die on June 11. He added that the BBL’s approval will require a majority of those who are present. The Committee’s quorum is 15. Mindanao’s lone Cardinal, Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, the Archbishop of Cotabato and lead convenor of Friends of Peace, has been repeatedly urging members of Congress to look at their role in the passage of the BBL as “eminently one of peacemaking.” “Our legislators are in the enviable position to crown 17 years of peacemaking with the approval of the BBL. To my mind, they are not only legislators. Regarding the BBL their legislative role is eminently one of peacemaking,” Quevedo said in an article he wrote on
May 12, a day after attending what was supposed to be Day 1 of the voting. Akin to a spiritual crossroad: life and death He explained that legislators “can either ignore the painstaking achievement of 17 years of peacemaking by emasculating the BBL in such a way that the aspiration of self-determination becomes once more a hollow dream. Or they can strengthen the BBL, refining its letter and preserving its spirit, such that the issues of constitutionality, national sovereignty, territorial integrity, devolution of power, the nature of a regional autonomous region, the rights of Indigenous Peoples and Christian minorities, as well as peoples of other faiths, and other issues, are resolved.” He acknowledged that the BBL “will not solve all the problems of criminality and lack of peace” and will not end all armed conflict due to rido or land disputes. “Small groups will continue to fight for secession. But the BBL is the alternative for the greatest majority of the Bangsamoro and for our own military and security forces who are tired of war. It is the alternative to radicalization and extremism now spreading towards Southeast Asia and creeping into our shores,” he said. The Cardinal added: “The Lord of history has brought us to a crossroad on the journey to a just and lasting peace. The crossroad is akin to the scriptural crossroad. One way leads to death. The other leads to life.” Legislators as Peacebuilders The Peace C ouncil, which presented to President Aquino on May 4 its report on its findings and recommendations on the BBL noted that the BBL must be understood in its proper context, that it is not an ordinary legislation but a product of a peace agreement that was “forged after decades-old peace negotiations, borne out of the country’s exhaustion with war,” and that negotiations wee done with the participation of international facilitators and observers. “This does not mean, however, that the Congress, as the repository of legislative powers, is deprived of the exercise of its constitutional prerogative. On the
R.A. Form No. 10.1 (MCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Santa Cruz OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE OF PUBLICATION 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 JOVYLYN ATEJANO BOTA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of JOVYLYN ATEJANO BOTA at Astorga, Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur and whose parents are JOEL BOTA and VERGINIA ATEJANO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 15th day of June 2015. (Sgd) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: May 19 & 26, 2015
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contrary, understanding the nature of the BBL will place greater significance on the legislative process and put it in the proper perspective,” the Peace Council’s report said. The legislative process, it added, “must be seen as an indispensable and final step to complete and implement the agreement. Legislation must be seen, therefore, as a continuation and finalization of the peace agreement. Legislators are not only policy formulators, they become peace-builders.” “More than an alternative to independence or secession, the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region through the BBL must be seen as an alternative to war. Again, this is not to say that the threat of war is a Damocles sword that hangs above the Legislative’s head. This is just to emphasize that legislation, in this context, should be seen as a peace-building exercise,” the Peace Council said. Core territory The core territory of the future Bangsamoro is the present composition of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao – Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-tawi and the cities of Marawi and Lamitan; the cities of Cotabato and Isabela; the six towns in Lanao del Norte (Balo-i, Munai, Nunungan, Pantar, Tagoloan and Tangkal) and 39 barangays in the North Cotabato towns of Kabacan, Carmen, Aleosan, Pigcawayan, Pikit and Midsayap that voted “yes” to inclusion in an expanded ARMM in 2001; and “all other contiguous areas where there is a resolution of the local government unit or a petition of at least 10% of the qualified voters in the area asking for their inclusion at least two months prior to the conduct of the ratification of the Bangsamoro Basic Law and the process of delimitation of the Bangsamoro.” Residents in the present ARMM, Cotabato and Isabela cities, the six Lanao del Norte towns and 39 villages in six North Cotabato towns will vote in a plebiscite to ratify the BBL. Party list reps from Mindanao In addition to the 59 congressional district representatives, there are at least nine party-list Representa-
tives who are from Mindanao, eight of htem members of the AHCBBL: Luz Ilagan of Davao City who was been representing Gabriela Women’s Party since 2007; Edgardo Masongsong of 1CARE (1st Consumers Alliance For Rural Energy, Inc); Mariano Piamonte of Padada, Davao del Sur who represents A Teacher (Advocacy For Teacher Empowerment Through Action Cooperation And Harmony Towards Educational Reforms); Maximo Rodriguez, Jr. of Cagayan de Oro City who represents Abante Mindanao, Inc. (Abamin); Sitti Djalia A. Turabin-Hataman of Basilan, representing Anak Mindanao (AMin); Carlos Isagani T. Zarate of General Santos City who has been based in Davao City since the late 1980s, representing Bayan Muna. Three of the 23 ex officio memers are from Mindanao: Deputy Speaker for Mindanao Pangalian Balindong of Lanao del Sur, Carol Jayne B. Lopez of YACAP (Youth Against Corruption and Poverty), and former Justice Secretary Silvestre Bello III of the party-list 1-BAP (Banat and Ahapo party list coalition). Piamonte founded the St. Michael’s College in Padada, Davao del Sur and was former executive director of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines Rodriguez is president of Abamin. He worked previously at the National Police Commission, Bureau of Immigration and Bureau of Customs and before becoming party-list representative, worked at the Congres-
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sional Office of his brother Rufus,who was elected to a third term as representative of the second district of Cagayan de Oro City. Sitti Djalia A. TurabinHataman founded Pinay Kilos (PinK), an organization based in Zamboanga City that focuses on peace, health, and women’s rights in the island provinces of Basilan, Sulu and Tawi- tawi, and Zamboanga Sibugay. She is the wife of ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman. Luz Ilagan of Davao City taught English at the Ateneo de Davao University before becoming city councilor and later Gabriela paryt-list representative. Bello, who hails from Isabela, rose to national prominence in Davao City during the fight against the Marcos dictatorship, after the assassination of President Aquino’s father, Ninoy in 1983. After the Marcoses were ousted in February 1986, he was named Justice Undersecretary and later as Justice Secretary. He also served as peace panel chair in the negotiations with the National Democratic Front. Lopez, a graduate of De La Salle University, is cofounder of Yacap. She is now based in Sarangani and General Santos City. Masongsong was former manager of the Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative. Zarate, a human rights lawyer and a former journalist, is on his first term as Bayan Muna representative. MindaNews prepared a table (see attachment) containing the list of the
98 voters: 75 members of the AHCBBL as well as the 23 ex-officio members. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)
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Not Soldiers” campaign in Cotabato City by the UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the MILF. The campaign is a series of public events to be run by the MILF, in coordination with the UNICEF for the next four months, in their base commands to signal their commitment to stop using children in combat. Edward Guerra, chairman of the five-member panel of UN-MILF action plan said, sanctions will be meted to ground commanders who will violate the order to desist from using children in war. “As to the implementation, we were almost halfway. We have the checklist and we will not go astray as long as we follow the roadmap,” Guerra said. The MILF, along with other the Abu Sayyaf, New People’s Army and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, was included in the UN list of armed groups using child soldiers. Last year, the start of the program, UNICEF country representative Lotta Sylwander said the MILF was the only non-state armed group in the world attempting to be removed from the list of groups using children as combatants. “What we want from the children in Mindanao is to have a happy, healthy and peaceful childhood. We don’t want children to be fighting, carrying guns or used as spies but rather learning and playing,” said Rebecca Pankhurst, UNICEF’s chief field officer. Wilma Madato, a Bangsamoro Islamic Women Auxiliary Brigade member, called the action plan a way forward to the future of their children. (Ferdinandh B. Cabrera/MindaNews)
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HE Culinary Institute of Cagayan de Oro (CIC), as the First Culinary School in Northern Mindanao, maintains a curriculum at par with international standards and offers numerous class schedules to suit a student’s time preference. With a commitment to help its students complete a Diploma in Culinary Arts with Holistic Nutrition and/or a Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts, successful CIC graduates have been recognized to easily secure job positions in their chosen field or set up business. This year was CIC’s 7 th Graduation Ceremony and it was held on May 10, 2015 at N Hotel. Families, friends, Chef Instructors, Administration, Faculty, Staff and a Guest Speaker were all present that afternoon. Prior to the Ceremony was the Baccalaureate Mass officiated
by Rev. Fr. Fermin Tan to seek guidance, wisdom and most importantly receive God’s grace. The Graduation Ceremony immediately followed. School President Dr. Maria Emilyn B. de Marcaida and the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Karlo R. de Marcaida graced the Ceremony. Together with them were Mr. Alfredo T. Limbaga, MBA (Executive Vice President), Celebrity Chef Maria Lourdes C. Caudal (Program Director), Ms. Carla H. Talampas, MBA (AVP and School Administrator), and Ms. Edna N. Arante (School Registrar). The Chef Instructors present were the following: Chef Anthony Troy M. Morales, Chef Nadine Madrigal, Chef Audrey C. Ramos, Chef Candice R. Chan, Chef Hannah Lei G. Tiro, Chef Ivy Carla B. Trapero and Chef James Israel M. Damasco. Also present were the CIC Admin and Staff. Chef Jose Lowie “Jay” M. Garife, a Chef and a
ASSOCIATE IN CULINARY AND BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS: 1. CONCEPCION, SARAH MAE I. DIPL OM A OF A PPL I E D SCI E NCE I N BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS: 1. DIEZ, MARY AGNES V. 2. ILLANA, CARINA M. 3. LAPLANA, MA. TERESA C. 4. RAKIM, RAINNIE G. 5. RAVIDAS, MARIA DONNA T. 6. VASALLO, JOY REINNA L. 7. VILLASTIQUE, LUCHIE 8. YEPEZ, HANZEL DAWN Q. CERTIFICATE IN CULINARY ARTS WITH HOLISTIC NUTRITION: 1. ABROGUEÑA, JULIO ANTONIO H. 2. DATILES, RUTCHILL RHEA R. 3. GRANADA, JAMES EDWARD E. 4. HUERBANA, RICHIE ROMEO JR. A. 5. LUPANGO, JANRIE LUZ Z. 6. TABAL, ERIC JOSEPH F. 7. UGSOD, HANS NIXON L. 8. DELA FUENTE, FRANZ FORTUNE T.
Businessman who was CIC’s first Fast Track Culinary Student was the Keynote Speaker for the Inspirational Talk to the graduates. Chef Jay shared his personal experience when he was hired as a chef abroad where he cooked for a lot of Hollywood stars before coming back to the Philippines to enroll in CIC. After his Fast Track schooling, Chef Jay established his own restaurants and to name one, he currently owns the famous Taco Surf from Dumaguete. He motivated them to keep their dreams alive especially on their culinary journey because “dreams come true” which he was able to prove to himself. Ms. Edna N. Arante, School Registrar, presented the graduates and Ms. Carla H. Talampas, Assistant Vice President and School Administrator confirmed the 38 candidates as graduates. The following are the names of the May 2015 batch of CIC graduates:
Below are the list of Awards and its corresponding Awardees: CULINARY ARTS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: SILVER MEDAL Acapulco, Marissa R. BRONZE MEDAL Ontanillas,Maizel Ann V. Concepcion, Sarah Mae I. SPECIAL AWARDS: BEST IN COMPREHENSIVE EXAM Concepcion, Sarah Mae I. “As graduates of Culinary Institute of Cagayan de Oro we have what is described as “life skills” that can help us reach our greatest potentials. We have something that we can use to make our lives and the lives of those we love, better. We are here, successful, because of the contribution and sacrifices of our families, our friends, and our teachers and mentors, and because of this, we owe them! We owe them a lot! There is no way we can ever repay them back. But there’s so much we can do. We can continue to nurture and develop our skills and talents. We need to be serious about our future lives and this means we need to be responsible and accountable. May our Heavenly Father bless us as we begin our new journey, and may we always cook healthy and delicious food in the years and years to come!” An excerpt from the Graduation Speech by Chef Sarah Mae I. Concepcion, CIC Most
DIPLOMA IN CULINARY ARTS WITH HOLISTIC NUTRITION: 1. ACAPULCO, MARISSA R. 2. ARCAY, ARVIN KIM D. 3. BACARRO, PAFEQUANNIE K. 4. BAHIAN, AMMON JOHN B. 5. BEROU, CZARINA ELOISE C. 6. CALIO, GLOFEMARI JOY L. 7. DEFENSOR, ERIC P. 8. ESTRADA, DAZEL LEE C. 9. GUMANIT, TEDDY J. 10. KASAYAN, FRANCIS XAVIER M. 11. LAGAPA, EXENE JANN O. 12. LEE, CHRISTINE ANNE P. 13. LIM, AREEN ANTHONY R. 14. ONTANILLAS, MAIZEL ANN V. 15. PADIROG, GENEVIEVE T. th 16. PONGASE, MAY RUCHEL S. 17. PRIMERO,RAMON ANDRE PAULINO 18. ROMERA, IRONE C. 19. SAUSAL, HERALD NOEL T. 20. TAGAPULOT, CHRISTIAN PAUL O. That is Culinary Institute of 21. TOMAS, REX BELLIE V. Cagayan de Oro’s theme for its 5th year and to celebrate the many achievements the Institute has reached, an exclusive party was organized. It was a night in celebration of camaraderie and success; a feat made possible through the many cooperative students and staff. A lot of CIC students from different Culinary and Baking batches graced the night: Graduates, Student Chefs, Apprentice Chefs, Admin and Staff. The CIC Family organized
BEST IN ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) Sausal, Herald Noel T. Ontanillas,Maizel Ann V. Pongase, May RutchelS. BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: SILVER MEDAL Concepcion, Sarah Mae I. BRONZE MEDAL Laplana,Maria Teresa C. Ravidas,Maria DonnaT.
Outstanding Student “This world has many heroes, most of it we know by name. They give their best at what they do, so they deserve their fame. But among all those heroes this world has ever had, there are two more people that we can’t forget to mention and that is our mom and dad. When we hear the word HERO and the great things they have done, it will always remind us of our parents because they are our greatest ones. To all the parents here: thank you for guiding us, training us and shaping us to what we have become now. Your seeds of encouragement have been planted and grown. As we close this door and open another, a big thank you for all your hard work, discipline and love. Your prayers and presence in our lives made us of what we are now, ACHIEVERS. And we salute you, our mighty and wonderful heroes, our mother and father.” An excerpt from the Tribute to Parents Speech by
Chef Maizel Ann V. Ontanillas, Bronze Medalist CIC congratulates the 38 newly vested Chefs and wish them God’s blessing on their future journey. The CIC Family is always proud of its graduates! Culinary Institute of Cagayan de Oro is always open for enrollment with different class schedules. Currently these are the batches available for enrollment: *Culinary Batch 25 (9 Mo. Culinary) – once a week sessions every Friday (accepting late enrollees) *Culinary Batch 26 (9 Mo. Culinary) – once a week sessions every Sunday *Culinary Batch Intensive 15 (4.5 Mo. Intensive Culinary) – twice a week sessions every Thursday and Friday *Baking Batch F (5 Mo. Baking) – once a week sessions every Saturday Call CIC for reservations: (088) 852-1808; 0917-5039786; or 0918-9674-857 Enroll now and be a part of the ever growing CIC Family!
5 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:
“Aim High at Five!”
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY:
LOYALTY AWARD: Hannah Lei G. Tiro Reynalito Y. Abolencia James Israel M. Damasco Sarah Mae I. Concepcion Candice Maureen R. Chan Danah Lyn G. Alarcon Cyril U. Sy Janette G. Carupo Lawrence D. Velez
an Audio-Visual Presentation where the CIC students gave their anniversary greetings; a presentation in which students from around the globe participated in by sending in their own videos in advance prior to the party. Aside from the CIC students, the Professional World Academy (PWA) Family and Ms. Loren Yasay (Centrio Marketing Manager) also gave their anniversary greetings. Intermission numbers from different batches were also presented to showcase
MOST OUTSTANDING GRADUATE: Hannah Lei G. Tiro LEADERSHIP: MOST SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR: MOST SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYEE: MOST SUCCESSFUL APPRENTICE (ABROAD): MOST SUCCESSFUL APPRENTICE (LOCAL): Most Active/Cooperative:
GROUP AWARDEES:
Best Group/Batch: Best Grand Buffet: Best Cake Fest: Best Video Presentation:
Maribel A. Pineda Jose Lowie M. Garife Zaidie Jay S. Salcedo Eliezer R. Mallorca Shirlyn May S. Ugat Sarah Mae I. Concepcion Culinary Arts Batch 4 Culinary Arts Batch 2 Baking Batch Intensive A Culinary Arts Batch 24
how CIC students don’t only know how to cook inside the kitchen, but that they own the stage, too. The highlight of the night was not the Intermission Numbers but the Awarding Ceremony wherein students and different batches were nominated in two different categories: Individual and Group. A Loyalty Award was also given to students who enrolled and graduated in both Culinary and Baking & Pastry Arts Courses. Below are the names of the Awards and their corresponding Awardees: One of the important highlights of the evening was the awarding of Corazon M. Bautista Grant in Culinary Arts to the deserving student Maria Ireann H. Lapera. With the celebration of CIC’s successful 5 years, it is only fitting to say that there will be even bigger developments for the future of the Institute. Culinary Institute of Cagayan de Oro will never lower its Culinary and Baking standards, and it will only continue to grow, aiming higher through the coming years. Congratulations and Happy 5th Anniversary, CIC!
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