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BBL’s substitute bill submitted to plenary

By Froilan Gallardo of MindaNews

AFTER eight months of consultations, 51 public hearings, executive sessions and meetings, the Ad Hoc Committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (AHCBBL) submitted its substitute version of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law to the plenary of the House of Representatives on Monday afternoon.

By JENNIFER P. GAITANO

UTUAN City ––The Department of Science and Techn o l o g y ( D O ST ) Caraga is continuously promoting the Small Enterprise Te chnolog y Upgrading Program (SET-UP) in the different municipalities in Caraga region.

Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (2nd District, Cagayan de Oro), chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law said the substitute bill “will provide the groundwork which the foundations for peace and development in Mindanao shall be laid.”

“These are the first, small steps towards achieving lasting peace in Mindanao,” Rodriguez said.

See bill, page A11

See FULL STORY, page A5

Fernando “Sotsot” Dy, executive assistant to Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano, supervises the preparations of 3,500 school bags for elementary enrollees to be distributed to El Salvdor City and the municipalities of Claveria and Opol Misamis Oriental today, June 4. Mindanao Daily News photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

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Local govt backs military’s ‘war for peace’ in Agusan

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAMP Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City--The military has dispatched ground troops backed by five helicopter gunships into the

hinterlands of Agusan De Sur in a war with the backing of the local government officials, a military officer said Monday.

Maj. C h r i st i an Uy, spokesperson of the army’s 4th Infantry Division here,

said the troop movement was part of the two-day “Peace Caravan” of the combined elements of the 4ID, the police, and national and local officials in Agusan Del Sur.

provided by the law.

City Councilor Prexy Elipe, chair of the city council committee on finance, ways and means, on Tuesday said that the grant of the anniversary bonus is part of the proposed supplemental budget, which the council

is now reviewing.

Included in the supplemental budget is the Php 3,000 Anniversary Bonus for all local government employees, whether temporary, permanent or casual and contractual personnel whose employment is in the

See peace, page A11

No rice shortage despite El Nino

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) in Region 12 played down fears of a possible rice shortage as a result of the onslaught of the mild El Nino Phenomenon that already left around P944 million in losses to crops and livestock in the area.

Amalia Jayag-Datukan,

See SHORTAGE, page A11

Dads to review grant of anniversary perk to CH

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The city council is now reviewing, to make sure, that the amount for the anniversary bonus would not exceed the requirements as

nature of a regular employee.

Elipe said that the city council would require the Personal Services (PS) to submit the limitations of the city government to ensure that the amount for the anniversary bonus would

See perk, page A11

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Councilor urges Comelec to put office in 3rd district

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By Diana C. Tomale, DavaoToday.com

AVAO City – Third District Councilor Bernard Al-ag during regular session Tuesday, expressed his disappointment on the poor accessibility of services offered by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

“The location of the office of the Comelec is disadvantageous to our constituents in the third district and I think even

in the second district,” Alag said.

“I am wondering pwede kaha na ang third district nga opisina sa Comelec

will be located also in the third district to improve its accessibility to the people (I am wondering if it is possible that the office of the Comelec will be located also in the third district to improve its accessibility to the people),” he added.

He said that this will lessen the burden and expenses of those who are living in far-flung areas.

“As we all know Comelec is in Magsaysay Park. Kung gikan ka sa Toril you need

about 150 pesos to reach their office. Kung gikan ka sa Calinan you need about 300 pesos. Kung gikan ka sa Marilog you need more than 300 pesos (As we all know Comelec is in Magsaysay Park. If you are from Toril, you need about 150 pesos to reach their office.

If you are from Calinan, you need about 300 pesos.

If you are from Marilog, you need more than 300 pesos),” he said.

The Comelec has re-

corded a total of 888,442 registered voters here, out of which 179,967 voters have yet to validate themselves for the biometrics.

“These numbers are alarming. If the situation continues, a good number of our constituents will be disenfranchised,” he said.

The councilor said that he will pass a resolution that will urge the Comelec to transfer its office, particularly the division office of the third district, to make

its services accessible to the people living there.

The Mandatory Biometrics Registration Act of 2013 states that voters who fail to submit for validation on or before the last day of filing of application for registration for purposes of the May 2016 elections shall be deactivated.

The biometrics registration for old voters started May 6 last year and the last day of filing will be on October 31.(davaotoday.com)

MGB 11 conducts mapping of caves prone to collapse

By Jeanevive D. Abangan

TAGUM CIT Y, Davao del Norte - The Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau (MGB) 11 has taken off the conduct of Karst Subsidence Mapping to determine the vulnerability of limestone caves to collapse during earthquakes.

In an interview Monday (June 01), MGB 11

chief geologist Beverly Brebante revealed that the Karst Subsidence Mapping was a response to the request of the national government after the earthquake in Bohol two years ago.

She recalled that some houses in Bohol sank as grounds on which they were built on , collapsed

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Oro vice mayor, dad join call to suspend K to 12 program Bukidnon • Camiguin • Lanao del Norte • Lanao del Sur • Misamis Occidental • Misamis Oriental

By GERRY GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro Vice Mayor Ian Acenas and Councilor Edna M. Dahino have joined the call to suspend the implementation of the K to 12 basic education program.

In an interview, Acenas and Dahino said the government should first address

the perennial problems on lack of classrooms, books, and teachers.

Dahino even urged the City Council’s education committee under Councilor Adrian Barba to tackle the K to 12.

She said the implementation of the new basic education is not even understood well by parents. This as she suggested that the gov-

ernment should conduct a barangay-based education and information campaign.

“Kini aron mas masabtan pa sa mga ginikanan kung unsa gyud ang K to 12 program,” Dahino said.

Dahino and Acenas said even the teachers are not ready for the K to 12. They, however, did not elaborate.

On one hand, Dahino said the additional two years

for skills training should not be required. She added that there are parents who want their children to take up four-year courses or tech-

nical-vocational courses.

With the implementation of the Senior High School (SHS) or, the additional two years, Acenas asked: “Can

the government guarantee that those who graduated from K to 12 basic education program can be employed?”

See program, page A11

Governor’s presence in project turnovers pleases Misamisnons

By MICKA ANGELA VIRTUDAZO and MARK FRANCISCO

SINCE he assumed office as mayor in the municipality of Tagoloan for three terms, congressman in the second district of Misamis Oriental for two terms and governor of the province at present, Gov. Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano’s way of personally handing over his projects to the communities remains.

It is the major concern and intent of the governor to see the plight of the people

and the issuance of urgent action to the basic needs of the barangays.

During the relief distribution and turnovers of 33 multi-purpose vehicles known as Bambi Kabs just recently, almost 80 percent of the areas never had a governor set foot in their communities.

It pleased them because for the longest time, it was the only instant that a governor who cares has come to visit them and tried to reach out. They felt the genuine and sincere service of Emano for the poor and less fortunate.

Cagayan de Oro Councilor Nadya Emano-Elipe, an Economics alumna of Xavier University, is being interviewed by Jhon Louie Sibal, an Economics instructor at the said institution, yesterday at the City Council for their video documentary as a source of inspiration of incoming Economics freshmen. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

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Corruption in government scholarship grants This corner received an email from someone who expressed the frustration of availing the government scholarship grant. I am printing this email with the hope of getting a constructive reply from concerned government agencies.

“June 2, 2015 Dear Mr. Diaz Parents are accusing the scholarship of the Commissions on Higher Education (CHED) a Scam. The parents alleged that the scholarship is only those who have connections in the commissions. There were complaints that the CHED denies the application of scholarship on the ground that the applicant is not qualified.

In fact, there are options that the CHED could offer.

For instance, the Full Scholarship is for students with an average of, at least, 90 percent. The corresponding financial assistance for full scholars is P 30,000 while the Partial Scholarship grant requires an 85 percent general average with a P 15,000 financial aid for the school calendar year. However, parents complained that the CHED regional office denies outright applications when there are still available alternatives.

Another alibi is the callous-

ness of CHED to inform the applicants of the countless applications that it would be impossible to attend to the applicant’s application.

I am writing this message to also inform the commission about the allegations that only those known or has connections with the CHED and school administrators have the privilege or the exclusive opportunity to avail of the CHED scholarship. Of course, if these allegations are true, the connivance of the CHED and school officials is the primary factor that accomplishes this notoriety.

The CHED would definitely deny these accusations. However, it is incumbent upon the CHED to look into these complaints. The CHED should exert all efforts to accommodate those who applied and qualified for the scholarship grant in consonance with the mandate of the government to provide wholesome education to the Filipinos, particularly the poor but deserving students.

I hope the CHED would provide an appropriate explanation to these accusations.

Thank you, (Name withheld on request)” The emailed letter came just as the classes for the

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school year 2015-2016 opens this week. Obviously, there are dozens of available government scholarships for the poor and deserving students. It appears, however, that the scholarship grant is kept by the government agency, which has the authority to implement the scholarship program.

For instance, the CHED offers a number of alternative scholarships to any poor but deserving students.

The category of scholarship is a full and partial scholarship for high school and college students. The full scholarship is for students with a general weighted average of 90 percent, while the partial scholarship is for students with a general average of 85 percent.

As a full scholarship, the student receives P 30,000 cash assistance for every

school calendar year, while the partial scholars get P 15,000. The CHED has outlined several ways on the how the payment for the scholarship is paid.

The CHED could release the financial benefit directly to the scholars, grantees, or borrowers. The borrowers are those who availed of the CHED’s “study now, pay later plan.” The CHED could also transfer the financial assistance to scholars, grantees, and borrowers through the authorized banks.

The Depar tment of Science and Technology (DOST) is also offering a scholarship grant. However, the DOST scholarship examination is prohibitive.

Some students complained that the DOST appeared to be conducting the examination to selected public schools. The Government Security and Insurance System (GSIS) also offer scholarships to children of government workers.

All these government scholarships are laudable.

However, there are suspicions that the agencies that are implementing these scholarship grants are keeping the benefits only for friends and relatives in connivance with corrupt government and school officials.

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Animus revertendi’ and Grace Poe

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit ofGILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit fered himself unblemished to Motoring Editor Photo Journalist God, cleanse our consciences felix santillan ROEL CATOTO from acts that lead to death, EDSEL BANTOL Provincial Editor-Surigao so that we may serve the Layout Artist living God!” (Hebrews 9:14,

PAT SAMONTE the Holy Bible). irene dayo CHRIS PANGANIBAN -oooReporter-NorthMin Regional Editors-Caraga

ANIMUS REVERTENDI JOE PALABAO MARLON GAYOG AND GRACE POE: Is Sen. Rene Michael BaÑos Regional Editor-Davao Grace Poe really disqualiRegional Editors-Northmin fied from running for the AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA presidency in 2016 in view Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant of her declaration in her certificate of candidacy when ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI she run for senator in 2013 NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE that she had been a resident CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY of the Philippines for less Legal Counsel than 10 years, as Malabon --------------------------------------------------------------Rep. Toby Tiangco of the bureau and mktg staff United Nationalist Alliance candy macabale - 09161326483 (UNA) is saying?

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according to Supreme Court decisions dealing precisely with candidates who have not continuously resided in the places where they intend to run, and thus have not completed the residency requirement under existing election laws.

The decisions of the tribunal make use of the so-called doctrine of “animus revertendi”, which says that even if a candidate is not an actual resident of a town or city but intends to return to it every now and then, that candidate

can be allowed to run for any political position in that place. This doctrine, I believe, can apply to Grace.

-oooIS GRACE POE A NATURAL BORN FILIPINO? Be that as it may, UNA may want to look into whether or not Grace is a natural born citizen under the Philippine Constitution, so as to entitle her to run as president or vice president in 2016.

This should be a more substantial argument, if UNA now sufficiently feels that the candidacy of Vice President Jejomar Binay is threatened by the seemingly surging and apparently unstoppable popularity of Grace. Again, as we all know, only those who are natural born citizens can run for the presidency or vice presidency of the country.

Now, what is a natural born citizen, and how does this affect Grace? According to the Constitution, a natural born Filipino citizen is a Filipino citizen who did not have to do anything to

perfect his or he Filipino citizenship. In the case of Grace, while it can be argued that she was originally a natural born citizen, he having acquired US citizenship meant renouncing her Filipino citizenship.

-oooWHAT US CITIZENSHIP DID TO GRACE POE: When Grace returned to the Philippines and made a vow to become a Filipino citizen again, that meant she was becoming a Filipino citizen once again as a consequence of that vow. For all legal intents and purposes, therefore, Grace had to perform an act so she could become a Filipino citizen once more.

Anyway one looks at this situation, it is clear that Grace is no longer a natural born citizen. She may have been a natural born citizen before she became a US citizen, but her acquiring US citizenship certainly removed her status as a natural born citizen. That See batas, page A11

Daily Inspiration Don’t Quit “If your boss is angry at you, don’t quit!

A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.”

Ecclesiastes 10:4

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tion, anger, and despair we want to quit.

The wisest man who ever lived, Solomon, gave us great insight into the best way to respond. If we respond quietly, honorably and carefully carry on with our work it It happens. We make a mistake or do gives time for tempers to die down. How something to offend someone who has do you usually respond when a teacher, authority over us at work. Out of frustra- boss, or parent gets angry with you?

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DOST promotes SET-UP in Caraga municipalities

By JENNIFER P. GAITANO

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UTUAN City – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga is continuously promoting the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP) in the different municipalities in Caraga region.

According to DOSTCaraga regional director Dominga Mallonga, SETUP is a nationwide strategy encouraging and assisting SMEs to adopt technology innovations to improve their operations and thus boost their productivity and com-

petitiveness.

“SMEs is the backbone of the Philippine economy and forms the driving force for the country’s manufacturing sector and determine economic stability,” explained Mallonga.

Mallonga also bared that

SET-UP has the following areas: food processing; furniture; gifts, decors and handicrafts; agriculture/ marine/aquaculture; metals and engineering; and information and communication technology, pharmaceuticals and health products.

“The program enables firms to address their technical problems through technology transfer and technology interventions to improve productivity primarily through enhanced product quality, upgraded manpower, cost reduction, effective waste management, and operations tune-up,”

added Mallonga.

When asked what beneficiaries can get from SETUP, Mallonga revealed that a cliet SME can now address current problems; get free technical advice from consultants; avail of technical training courses for workers/employees; acquire new equipment to mechanize and/or improve production lines; standardize and improve the quality of products; and be more competitive.

Mallonga further disclosed that an applicant need to submit the following: 1) Proponent’s letter

of interest to avail of the SETUP assistance, stating commitment to refund the cost of technology acquisition/innovation system support; 2) Copy of business permits and licenses from relevant local government units and other government offices; 3) Certificate of Registration of Business Name with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Security Exchange Commission (SEC) or Cooperative Development Authority (CDA); 4) Three Quotations from suppliers/fabricators of the equipment to be purchased/ fabricated; 5) Financial state-

ments at least for the past three years duly signed by a Certified Public Accountant with Board of Accountancy (BOA) Certificate of Registration; 6) Board/Legislative Council Resolution authorizing the availment of the assistane and designating authorized signatory for the financial assistance (in case of cooperatives, non-single proprietorship, LGUs and organizations); and 7) Comprehensive Proposal showing the technical, marketing, management/administrative and financial aspects including waste disposal.

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55th 'Araw Ng Surigao del Sur' celebration to offer mobile passporting, PRC licensing services

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – Provincial chief agriculturist Marcos Quico bared that among the major activities for the 55th 'Araw Ng Surigao del Sur' celebration on June 19 are Mobile Passporting as well as Mobile Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Licensing on June 13-14 and June 17-19, respectively, at the Provincial

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during the earthquake.

“Wala nila na nahibalan nga sa ilang gipatungan (They were not aware that they were living on top of ) cave systems,” she said.

“Didto nag propose ang government (It was then that the government proposes) that we are to locate this year all caves systems,” she added.

MGB has identified the Island Garden City of Samal and the Shrine Hills in Davao City as areas where to run the ground penetrating radar (GPR) to determine the lateral extent and the width of existing caves, she said.

Brebante said MGB 11 had already run the GPR in May this yea in the three NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a parcel of Land identified as Lot No. 1874, consisting an area of 692 sq.mts. w/ T.D. No. 04000811651, embraced w/ OCT No. 6548, Located at Kuguita, Mambajao, Camiguin declared in the name of the Late ATANACIA JALOP, the said parcel of land is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PORTION OF LAND, executed by NATIVIDAD B. JALOP and CECELIA JALOP-PELAYO HEIRS of the Late ATANACIA JALOP, (As they acquired the said parcel of land by virtue of succession). Sold in Favour of Spouses DELIO B. TAMBIS and LILIBETH J. TAMBIS, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. VITO M. CARILLO, as Per Doc. No. 51; Page No. 24; Book No. 56; Series of 2015.

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Public Employment Service Office (PESO) located at the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) building here.

Both mobile services will cater to applicants for new or renewal of either passport or professional licenses, he clarified.

Quico further explained that mobile passporting normally takes place during weekend in

districts of the Island Garden City of Samal where it identified about 100 caves.

Citing one particular instance, she said one cave was found to have a lateral extent reaching an area proposed to be developed into a housing project.

Meanwhile, in July this year, MGB 11 will conduct the Karst Subsidence Mapping in Davao City’s Shrine Hills which, she said, is made of limestone and that the area has high-end subdivisions.

The MGB has already

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information on the series of activities, are now undergoing printing, it was learned.

The theme for the celebration is “Kalambuan Palig-onon, Maligdon Nga Panggamhanan Ipadayon,” according to Marjorie Pagaran, secretary to Governor Johnny Pimentel. (NGBT/Greg Tataro Jr., Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag/ PIA-Surigao del Sur)

have no specific relation (PIA 11/ Jeanevive DuronAbangan) to earthquakes.

“Buslot ang karst, mas prone to collapse if naay DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE mahitabo nga earthquake.

(Karst usually have holes; Notice is hereby given that the more prone to collapse intestate estate of LOLITA ALENTON during earthquake occur- CAYETANO, who died on February rence.),” she explained. 26, 2009, leaving a parcel of land

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Matalam, Cotabato Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-0030-2015

DAGHANG SALAMAT! MARIA ELENA A. PALMA SWO III/ Center Head

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Date: 29 May 2015 CCE- 0037-2015

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JOY ARMEJE ESPINOLA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of JOY ARMEJE ESPINOLA at Matalam, Cotabato and whose parents are FELOMINO O. ESPINOLA and JEANA T. ARMEJE.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 22, 2015.

(Sgd) TRINIDAD T. BUTARDO

Municipal Civil registrar

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conducted landslide susceptibility of Shrine Hills but Brebante said she has yet to know any seismic assessment or study on ground acceleration on Shrine Hills.

She made it clear however that ground karstic or limestone characteristics

Date 21 April 2015

Republic of the Phjilippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Matalam, Cotabato Publication Notice R.A. 10172

program of activities lined up for the three-day event that will formally kick off on June 17.

This includes the exhibit of sorts for homegrown agricultural products from every town and every city province-wide as well as the showcasing of locally-made handicrafts.

Copies of the official program of invitation, which contain more

order not to compromise regular working days.

Meanwhile, being also tasked to take the lead for the celebration at the usual venue—Vicente L. Pimentel, Sr. Boulevard, popularly known to locals as “Boulevard,” the agriculture chief, who holds the concurrent capacity as PESO provincial manager, admitted his office was also in charge of the

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 JOY DULAY BAJAR-SALABAOAN has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of JOY DULAY BAJAR at Matalam, Cotabato and whose parents are CORNELIO BALADIANG BAJAR and REMEDIOS BUTARDO DULAY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposititon with this Office not later than May 11, 2015.

(Sgd) TRINIDAD T. BUTARDO

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MDN: June 4 & 11, 2015

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that LOREBON C. GRIPO has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LOREBON CORDOVA GRIPO who was born on February 9, 1993 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are HERMILO ORDENESA GRIPO and TERESA BRATCHO CORDOVA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 06 JUNE, 2015.

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar MDN: May 28 & June 4, 2015

covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-6712, Tax Declaration No. E-008694, containing an area of FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY ONE SQUARE METERS (47,251 sq.m.), situated in the Barrio of Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, which is more particularly described as follows: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-6712, “A parcel of Land (Lot B, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-155676, being a portion of Lot -22585, LRC. Rec. No. H. Pat.) situated in the Barrio of Casisang, Municipality of Malaybalay, is registered in accordance with the provisions of section 122 of the Land Registration Act in the name of LOLITA A. CAYETANO, Filipino citizen, of legal age, married to PERICO CAYETANO and a resident of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, made and entered namely; CHARLITO ALENTON CAYETANO, EDGAR ALENTON CAYETANO, SHIRLEY CAYETANO-BALDOSANO, ROSALYN CAYETANO-DURO, and ROY ALENTON CAYETANO, all of legal age, Filipino citizens, and residents of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, hereinafter called the HEIRS are the legal and compulsory heirs: that for and in consideration of her support and assistance, the HEIRS hereby WAIVE, TRANSFER, and CONVEY the above-described parcel of land in favor of one of the heirs, SHIRLEY CAYETANO-BALDOSANO, subject to the conditions enumerated in the Memorandum of Agreement, hereto attached, before the Undersigned Notary Public under Doc. No. 559, Page No. 151, Book No. IV, Series of 2015. As per Doc. No. 560; Page No. 151; Book No. IV; Series of 2015; under Notary Public of ATTY. JANETH G. JATICO-NUNEZ. MDN: MAY 28, JUNE 4 & 11, 2015

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City gov’t rejects MNLFs’ plea bargaining proposal

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AMBOANGA City The city government of Zamboanga has rejected the plea bargaining proposal of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members to plead guilty to a lesser crime of sedition only instead of rebellion and violation of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL), of which they were accused in connection with their participation in the September 2013 siege of this city.

Mayor Beng Climaco told the press briefing yesterday morning that the city’s rejection of the MNLFs’ ple a bargaining proposal came after consultations and thorough consideration of the matter, stressing that 38 security forces and civilians were killed, 266 were wounded during the Zamboanga siege which lasted for three weeks.

“We should also remember the 242 mostly children who died in the evacuation centers.

This devastation had destroyed 9,722 homes valued at P200.83 million.

Our airport and seaport were closed, paralyzing trade links with the rest of the countr y,” Mayor Climaco said, adding that the siege had also resulted in billions of pesos in economic losses.

“Till this day, we continue our humanitarian efforts for the internally displaced persons and hasten our recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction of the affected areas,” the chief executive further said even as she assured the public that as mayor “it is my primary responsibility to ensure that justice is served and Mayor Beng Climaco announces the City Government's decision to reject the plea must be served.”

Former trial court judge bargaining proposal of MNLF members accused in the 2013 Zamboanga siege, as she JOEY BAUTISTA now City Legal Officer faces the press in her regular weekly briefing in City Hall.

Jesus Carbon Jr. shared MNLF, saying that it would the MNLF. with the chief executive’s really be insensitive for the Under the proposal, decision to reject the plea city government to agree Carbon explained, the bargaining proposal of the to any plea bargaining with MNLF leaders will plead guilty to the crime of sedition which is punish-

able by prision mayor or 6 years and one day to eight years prison term, while the followers will only be punished, if found guilty, by prision correccional or two years, two months and 1 day to six years in prison.

“This would really be disproportional to the damage the accused MNLF members had done to the city.

So many died, so many homes were destroyed, so many persons displaced and it would really be insensitive for the city to plea bargain with the MNLF,” Carbon said.

He insisted the MNLF members should really be charged with rebellion and IHL violation which calls for the penalty of reclusion perpetua of life imprisonment even as he admitted that it would really take so much time for the judge to hear or try the cases considering the number of the accused and the number of witnesses not to mention the truckloads of evidence like guns and ammunitions recovered from the accused themselves.-(Vic Larato)

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36th Annual General Membership Assembly of the Misamis Occidental Electric Cooperative (MOELCI Uno), Incorporated, focused on continuing Electrification Program…

Magcamiguing, Calamba, Misamis Occidental – With this year’s theme, “Mapadayong Pagpatuman sa Programang Elecrtripikasyon” members-consumers of the Misamis Occidental Electric Cooperative Incorporated (1) One, it’s 36th Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) was a success with Mr. Asher “Eric” C. Avila, President of the Oroquieta City Chamber of Commerce as guest speaker focused on its continuing program. Mr. Avila who shared thought on Climate Change and Power Source, challenge every attendee that in conserving power and energy it tantamount in promoting the campaign on climate change, Be an advocate and be a green supporter for energy conservation, he said. By changing attitudes in using electric power in every home, this will definitely solve power curtailment. Power supply in Mindanao specially, with MOELCI 1 is affected by the present issues, as electricity plays a crucial role in every citizen’s performance of his daily task, OIC General Manager Ruben Bonalos ask every member-consumer as MOELCI 1 find better ways and alternatives and solutions to overcome current challenges.

In the 36th AGMA activities, newly elected member of the Board of Directors to represent the Aloran District, Engineer Rolando R. Regalado takes his oath to Municipal Mayor Ezel T. Villanueva of Calamba who also shared her message in the vernacular… “samtang kita kanunay mainampuon, halapad kayo ang kahupayan ug panalangin ang atong madawat gikan sa Labaw’ng makagagahum, kalambigit niini ako nagadasig sa tanang mga meimbro-konsumante, mga opisyales, ug mga bumubulig sa kooperatibang dagitabnon nga ipadayon natong tanan ang pagtinabangay alang sa dungan tang kalambuan, uilabi na gayud sa karon nga administrasyon sa MOELCI ubos sa pagdumala ni OIC General Manager Ruben Bonalos, Padayon sa pakigbisog sa pag-hatag og katagbawan sa tanan miembro-konsumante luyo sa mga hagit ug pagsulay sa industriya sa koryente.” The 36th AGMA done in MOELCI 1 Gymnasium attended by more than 30 percent of its 52,000 member-consumers with the yearly raffle draw.

“I Challenge all Members-consumer of MOELCI 1 to be a GREEN ADVOCATE..”

Guest Speaker Mr. Asher Avila says!

Calamba Mayor Ezel Villanueva speaks before the 36th Annual General Membership Assembly at MOELCI Gym.

Speaks before the 52,000 member-consumers of MOELCI 1, BODPresident Hon. Charito Putotan focused on this year’s theme.. “Mapadayonong Pagpatuman sa Programamng Electrifikasyon”.

OIC GM Ruben Bonalos, Mayor Ezel Villanueva of Calamba and Guest Mr. Asher Avila of the Oro Chamber of Commerce.

Engr. Rolando Regalado takes his oath as the newly elected member of the MOELCI 1 BOD representing Aloran District.

BOD Treasurer Rodolito Marloney Yap closes the 36th AGMA of MOELCI Uno.

Guest, MOELC1 BOD and Staff, Members-Consumers of MOELCI1, before the formal opening of the 36th Annual General Membership Assembly gathered around to meet and greet. MOELCI 1 has a total of 52,000 members- consumers as of 2014. MOELC 1 caters towns from Baliangao to Jimenez, MisOcc 1st Congressional District. And its power sources are from NPC-PSALMS, KEGI, AND TMI Energy providers.

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Teacher’s Views

Oroquieta holds Division Mass Training for Grade 4 Teachers

By Meriam A. Jamoner Teacher – III Jimenez District Misamis Occidental

K to 12 Basic Education Program is about to be commenced anytime soon. Thus, Department of Education is up to its preparation for its full implementation.

In part of this preparation is the mass training for teachers in levels of K to 12 Education Cycle. Example for this is the Division Mass Training of Grade Four Teachers on the K to 12 held last May 18-24, 2015 through Division of Misamis Occidental. It was participated by teachers who handle Grade IV level.

The opening event was conducted at Villa Amor Hotel Layawan, Oroquieta City.

The participants were then dissiminated to other hotels within the city. Every session was allocated with five hours of convergence. It was equally subdivided for the specific discussions like Conceptual Framework, Walkthrough of CG, TG and LM, 21st Century Skills and Assessment.

K to 12 is a new program where challenges are still possible to exist upon implementation.

Thus, teachers should be prepared for the best and the worst.

FM POSADAS E/S SUMMER READING CAMP 2015

By JOCELYN D. MIYAS FM POSADAS E/S Raw-an, Lala, Lanao del Norte

Editor : IRENE DAYO

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Education: Passport in traveling a lifetime journey

By ANNABELLE N. ENERIO Teacher I BangonBangon Elementary School Claveria District I

Education is seriously an important matter. It is already a belief, that cliche may sound, will always be embedded in the mind of people, especially to us Filipinos. That is why some parents go heaven and earth just to provide their children education.

For one, attaining education is a passport in going through real life, the life one has to face

after school.

Hunting for a job and getting employed is commonly the beginning of this so-called “real life.” It is not easy as enrolling oneself in a university anymore, but it is more like applying for a college scholarship where a person should present all of his credentials and show his edge among other applicants just to be get that scholarship. Looking for a

Math: Add as Friend

By ELMA T. DELOPERE Teacher I BangonBangon Elementary School Claveria District I

Mathematics is a subject that in order to be clearly understood, requires dose of patience, critical thinking and deep analysis.

This subject is an abstract study evolving on topics such as quantity, structure, space and change. In addition, it involves mathematical

symbols that sometimes cause confusion to students.

Because of that, cheerless to say, not everyone loves the subject.

Fact be told, Math is one subject that is necessary to be passed in schools, in order to climb to another grade level. Thus, students should enhance their mathematical skills.

job is undeniably tough, knowing that there are several people who are badly applying too.

The lessons learned from school are big help in applying for a job. In addition, being educated will make a person think better, understand critical situations, provide wise answers and achieve smart decisions.

These skills are necessary during a job interview as well, attracting company employers.

Further, having education would either change or

improve one’s paradigm in viewing for his future life.

In school, investing for the future is mostly what a student perception is. It means that after school, there are ambitions and wishes that are waiting to be fulfilled.

Education is made for the purpose gaining knowledge. Knowledge, on the other hand, has the power to encourage person to dig on what is already there, and improve what is already ordinary.

Enhancing such skills starts from beginning, like determining the basics and familiarize them. It is important to understand mathematical concepts and facts, and as well, make logical connections between these two.

The best tip in enhancing mathematical learning is to acquire mathematical understanding. Mr. Peter Alfeld, an instructor at University of Utah in United States, said that it is better to always strive for understanding as opposed to

memorization. If it means reviewing all way back square one, then do it. It should be remembered also to never be bothered clarifying what confuses you, because once unclarified, many other topics will come confusing after it.

Math might be a challenging subjec. In order for one to conquer it, it is through understanding subparts out of its full.

More importantly, seeing it as just another friendly subject is a way to learn it easier.

Making students value education more

By FENNY M. FABELA Teacher I BangonBangon Elementary School Claveria District I

Learning by doing is what we do during our Summer Reading Camp in our School. There are many skills we tackled during this time which could develop the pupils in the field of arts, sports, music, but we don’t miss look the skills in Reading with comprehension.

Summer Reading Camp Activities

In order to make learning effective among students, encouraging them to appreciate learning, or to value the essence of Education is important.

Instilling them one to two reasons of how important it is for them to attend class is one way. Perhaps, a teacher could say that it is a tool for them to be

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

people who will be good in reasoning, decision-making or goal-getting. He could also say that Education is a prime ladder for them to reach their dreams someday of becoming a doctor, lawyer, teacher, journalist, engineer or architect. It will do them good, telling them the sense of traveling the long way has something good at the end.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that IVY ROSE R. RANARA has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “MANLEE” to “LIMAN JR.” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MANLEE REAL RANARA who was born on 08 September 2010 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Ivy Rose M. Real and Liman V. Ranara.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than July 2015.

In compliance with Section 5 R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GUILLERMA C. NUÑEZ has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “JONA MAE” to “CHELSY” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JONA MAE CABALUNA NUÑEZ who was born on 16 May 2011 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Guillerma C. Cabaluna and Henrico A. Nunez.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than July 2015.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar

MDN: June 4 & 11, 2015

MDN: June 4 & 11, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

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 ANAGEN V. COLIAO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “MALE27” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ANAGEN MAYOR VALDEZ, who was born on June 15, 1977 at Bo. Pianing, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are REMIDIOS MONTE MAYOR and ALFREDO ALINSOB VALDEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 18 June 2015.

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LLB, MPA

City Civil Registrar MDN: June 4 & 11, 2015

PRA Form No.10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MARIA ELENA NAPILOT JUSTINIANI has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from “ELENA” to “MARIA ELENA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ELENA IBARAT NAPILOT who was born on February 18, 1968 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are VIRGELIO NAPILOT and AURORA IBARAT.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 13, 2015.

(SGD.) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN

Asst. City Civil Registrar

Officer In Charge MDN: June 4 & 11, 2015

(R.A. Form No. l0.l/R.A.NO. 9048

(R.A. Form No. l0.l/R.A.NO. 9048

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Camiguin Municipality of Mambajao

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Camiguin Municipality of Mambajao

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of RA. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that LOU ESPENO INACAY has filed with this Office PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR in her Certificate of Live Birth particularly SEX OF THE CHILD from “MALE” to “FEMALE”. She was born on 2 January 1961 at EMERGENCY CAMIGUIN HOSPITAL, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN, PHILIPPINES and whose parents are: ZOSIMA ESTANILLA PALAD and MANUEL SAN VICENTE ESPENO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 22 JUNE 2015.

In compliance with Section 7 of RA. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that LOU ESPENO INACAY has filed with this Office PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR in her Certificate of Live Birth particularly SEX OF THE CHILD from “MALE” to “FEMALE”. She was born on 2 January 1961 at EMERGENCY CAMIGUIN HOSPITAL, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN, PHILIPPINES and whose parents are: ZOSIMA ESTANILLA PALAD and MANUEL SAN VICENTE ESPENO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 22 JUNE 2015.

(Sgd.) EDITHA B. MOOSREINER

Municipal Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) EDITHA B. MOOSREINER

Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: June 4 & 11, 2015

MDN: June 4 & 11, 2015

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0125-2015 (R.A. 10172)

It will boost their interest and it will make them big dreamers.

Making your lessons very interesting is also a good idea. Honestly, it should be done in all kind of lessons.

It is through using different techniques of teaching where they could explore and learn new things aside from the ones they could see at the book. Letting their minds travel from less serious things to critical ones will make them more curious and ap-

preciate learning from time to time.

Teachers do not just exist to be provider of ideas, but it is them who will entice learning, even ones learned beyond the four classroom corners. It should be them who will make them understand on why they should prioritize studies and why they should do well. It is them who will make clear the importance of education. It is them who will push the essence of dreaming big and achieving those dreams.

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Camella unveils Cerritos CDO Story by MARK FRANCISCO Photos by IRENE DAYO

AMIDST a barrage of glitzy performances from acrobats, sexy dancers and an emerging pop group calling itself JBK, Camella launched last Saturday Cerritos CDO, the fourth such development from the brand following the immense success of its sister projects in Pasig, Cavite and Davao City.

Meaning “little hills” in Spanish, Camella Cerritos CDO is envisioned by president Maribeth Tolentino as changing the urban landscape of Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro to best suit the residential needs of Cagayanons and people from neighboring areas.

Literally a stone’s throw away from SM City Cagayan de Oro and with Laguindingan airport just a few kilometers to the west, the nine-hectare Camella Cerritos CDO vows to “turn the vast land of Canitoan into a charming Mediterranean community.”

It will be the 163 rd

Camella project nationwide and a third for Cagayan de Oro – following Camella Homes and Gran Europa.

In Camella Cerritos CDO, you can choose from a variety of two- or three-bedroom models – Marga, Mara, Carmela, Carina, Drina, Elaisa, Fatima, Gavina, Reana, Margarita, Laila and Martha. Then there are also options for lots only from 151 square meters to 166 square meters. In short, there’s a perfect Camella home, depending on one’s income and geography. With this abundance of options, Camella is the top-ofmind choice among average income Filipino families and even among the overseas Filipino market.

Camella Cerritos CDO will soon be a residential community with homes in pleasant sun-drenched hues.

The community exudes the passion for living life to the fullest. It will be a wonderful place

to appreciate nature’s beauty while creating wonderful moments with your family.

In the interest of living well, recreational amenities such as parks, playgrounds, a swimming pool, an impressive entrance gate and a reliable 24hour security system will also soon rise in Camella Cerritos side by side with the residential development. This is to create wonderful memories for you and your beloved family that you may live and enjoy modern conveniences at a place that offers nothing but snippets of modern living.

Cagayan de Oro has always been at the forefront of Camella’s goals. Being the base to multinational companies and the center of education in this gateway to Mindanao, it’s the very reason why people want to make this city their home.

The country’s largest developer with communities spanning

the north and south of the country, Camella has almost 40 years of building experience and pioneering concept leadership with one sole focus – to build living communities that embody innovation and progress with family and community life – creating a legacy for generations to come.

Camella’s masterplan for success is simple: for every house we build, we see a Filipino family; for every subdivision we create, we envision a Filipino community.

Macasandig National High School transfers campus

By MARK FRANCISCO, Lifestyle Editor

ALL the 709 students of Macasandig National High School woke up to a surprise gift yesterday morning barely two days after they started the new academic year – they transferred to a new spacious campus from the dilapidated ambiance they’ve been experiencing the past years at the old one they shared with Macasandig Elementary School.

Located at a mere 1.8 kilometers from their old home, the one-hectare Macasandig National High School campus at Upper Calacapan is accessible both to Buena Oro jeepney and rela transport but many of the students who live in subdivisions nearby prefer to walk from their respective homes and back as a leisurely form of exercise. With the lush greenery surrounding the campus and its environs, walking with classmates brightens the mind more, according to ninth grader Anna Marie Ipan, 14.

The new sprawling Macasandig National High School campus consists of not one but two new schoolbuildings all being financed by the Local School Board of Cagayan de Oro City. The first structure is three levels tall. The first two storeys are composed of 16 classrooms each complete with its own toilet. The third level is an open-air multi-purpose hall which could easily be

converted into an evacuation center in case of emergency, one of the trademark designs which made Cagayan de Oro awarded as Most Livable City in Disaster Preparedness last year. Meanwhile, the second two-story edifice contains six classrooms.

The City Schools Division headed by superintendent Elena Borcillo is once again grateful to the Local School Board for this additional gift, bringing to 15 the number of schoolbuildings it has built since lawyer Oscar Moreno took over as mayor (and Local School Board chair) in 2013.

“It is indeed a manifestation of a no nonsense governance that believes in education as the solution in empowering the lives of its people,” Borcillo said.

Ipan added that she is now grateful that they’ll not be experiencing so-called “emergency classes” any longer. During the previous year, high schoolers were forced to be raffled off in two shifts – one in the morning and another in the afternoon because of room congestion.

Now the 22 classrooms are just sufficient for them.

Macasandig National High School has a total of 27 teachers servicing Grades 7 through 10 in 14 organized classes with an average of 50 students per class.

City Schools Division superintendent Edna Borcillo speaks during the transfer of Macasandig National High School to its new one-hectare campus in Upper Calacapan in the same barangay yesterday. Looking on from left at the presidential table are Macasandig barangay kagawad Aaron Neri, barangay chair Ernesto Edrote and Mayor Oscar Moreno.

PHOTO BY MARK FRANCISCO

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Making children understand the value of learning

By ANNABELLE N. ENERIO Teacher I BangonBangon Elementary School Claveria District I

Making young people understand the value of learning is not that easy. It takes strong power of convincing and amount of sweet taste to fully push them to go to school.

That is the reason why learning should not stop so that the flow will go on and on until they themselves could appreciate learning, so that they will go to school not just because they have to, but as well they want to.

In order to have consistency, there should be a strong partnership between the school through teachers and home through parents. The role of the school is to provide good reasons on why pupils must go to school. Example for this is by reminding pupils time to time the value of learning, the

enjoyment in learning and the long-term benefit of Education.

Education should not also stop once pupils step out from school premises. It should continue even at home. Parents must instill learning through helping the children in their assignments and homework, explaining whatever bothers them and of course, once they go out in the open, parents should wisely answer curious questions and even explain about things they see in the surroundings. Doing such will entice learning and as well, encourage formation of values among them.

Encouraging youngsters to appreciate learning requires effort not just from the school but all possible parties involved in the process.

Education all over the world

The OHSP of Department of Education

By MA. IRMA V. ABALORIO Teacher I Minsacuba Elementary School Claveria District I

By AILEEN C. QUIRINO Teacher I Minsacuba Elementary School Claveria District I

TO understand and appreciate on how to improve the more the educational system in the country, we must learn from our counterparts the world over. This is especially essential now that the Philippines has entered the Asean integration stage.

Our colleges and universities must strive to produce graduates which are at par with our counterparts from the other Southeast Asian countries so we will not lag behind in terms of producing a very potent labor force quality-wise.

For instance, Kenya has made more progress than China on educational achievement since the 1960s but China has grown much

faster. Whatever competition these two countries are into, we in the Philippines must strive hard not on our own terms but on the world’s ones. The K to 12 program is already a start. In an era characterized by political polarization and policy paralysis, we should celebrate broad agreement on educational strategy wherever we find it – whether it is in a Montessori curriculum or a local secular one such as Corpus Christi School or the public school system which is in itself divided into various strata – the regular program, the special program for the arts, the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and the special education classes.

Parents’ role in enhancing talents and skills of their children

By MA. IRMA V. ABALORIO Teacher I Minsacuba Elementary School Claveria District I

There are special talents that are hidden within each person. These are discovered on the latter part of their lives. In fact, some will just know it once they step elementary years, high school or even college. However, parents can opt to know their child’s talent earlier through exposing him to

various activities such as writing.

At first, writing is difficult knowing the fact that not all students love to write.

For some, it is hard to come up with anything to write about. Others have a lot to say, but it is hard to get the ideas written down in a meaningful way.

For a small percentage of children, every step of the writing process is difficult — from processing the ideas to forming the

letters to write to convey the right message.

Parents can provide support by having their child type assignments when possible, and structure homework time to allow for extra time for completion.

Experts suggest that students should be asked to do real writing like writing a letter to a relative. It’s more important for the child to write a letter to a relative than it is to write a one-line note on a greeting card. En-

The 21st century learning environment

By AILEEN C. QUIRINO Teacher I Minsacuba Elementary School Claveria District I

People’s lifestyle is advancing. It is due to the fact that this world has started embracing the changes brought about by modern technologies.

There are factors in creating a kind of environment which should be used in this 21st century.

First is its physical demeanors. According to New Zealand Ministry of Education, modern learning environment should be physically open. It adopts the glass walls type. This kind of environment implies the idea of a learning

hub which is a space that can be shared by several classes. The benefit seen in this is it opens opportunities to fully observe and learn from the teaching of others and be observed in return.

Open classrooms are encouraged for in this area, inquiries are shared, interventions devised collaboratively and reflections based on both self and peer observations also leads to a more robust, continuously improving community of practice.

Modern learning environment should also be a place where modern gadgets are accessible to provide venue for different activities such as research. Example of

this is Free Wifi Connection in the area and installment of electronic library, so that anytime, students could access to vast and wide scope of information through the Internet. In this way, learning is not just limited through classroom discussions but students are free to other beneficial ideas.

Another example for this is making use of Text2Teach. It is a program of Department of Education which provides educational videos and lesson guides on hard-to-teach concepts and least-learned competencies in subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and Values Education.

This program is also a help

courage the child to write to relatives and friends.

Perhaps your child would enjoy corresponding with a pen pal.

Parents play big role in their child’s mental growth. Their interest as well as talents could be exposed once they will gain confidence and know their capabilities. One task parents could do in the stage of development is to support and appreciate what their child could do. to teachers in reviewing slow learners and aid for students who cannot understand lessons that fast.

Making use of Learner’s Information System is also one of such venue to modern technologies.

This is an online facility that provides easier registration process among students enrolling in public schools. In this way, students and parents would not find difficulties upon registration.

The same to delivery of education. Along with the mindsets that change with time and trends, it should elevated as well.

Modern learning environment should be created.

In line to the purpose of meeting educational needs of young Filipinos, the education department implements different programs. These programs are also to mend and patch up problems that could hinder Filipino kids to be successful in the future.

The creation of Open High School Program (OHSP) is part of this solution. It is an alternative mode of formal secondary education program run by the Bureau of Secondary Education (BSE) of the Department of Education (DepEd) of the Republic of the Philippines.

The program provides an opportunity for elementary school graduates, high school drop-outs and successful examinees of the Philippine Education Placement Test (PEPT) to complete secondary education in a different learning mode compare to the regular one.

The realization of this program is through providing printed self-learning modules for students to use for their lessons and activities.

In order for one to avail this program, he must be a Filipino citizen, independent learner and have completed the pre-requisite grade or year level. In addition, he must pass the Independence Learning Readiness Test (ILRT) and the Informal Reading Inventory (IRI) that shall be provided.

OHSP is one strategic measure implemented in order to provide learners who will be globally ready in the future.

OHSP is more than a program.

The student under this could be able to learn in independent and time-managed manner, encouraging effective learning. In substance and in form, learners could be globally competitive, as well.

Education is one means to success. This is a maxim that most people in governance believe, reason behind numerous educational programs. There are programs that perhaps do not line on the manner that some people could attend, on why alternative programs such as OHSP are implemented.

Come to the Eucharist Special Gospel of the day(June4, 2015-Thursday) Mark 7:31-37”Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. Jesus took him aside from the crowd, by himself, and put His fingers into his ears, and after spitting, He touched his tongue with the saliva; and looking up to heaven with a deep sigh, He said to him, “Ephphatha!” that is, “Be opened!” And his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was removed, and he began speaking plainly. And He gave them orders not to tell anyone; but the more He ordered them, the more widely they continued to proclaim it. They were utterly astonished, saying, “He has done all things well; He makes even the deaf to hear and the mute to speak: Jesus finds himself in a foreign territory, in the land of Decapolis. People there bring to him a deafmute man. Jesus laid his hands to the pagan afflicted man and it was prohibited by the law of the Jews to have a physical contact to the non Jews.

But Jesus never minds the said law because

Biblical reflection

Bro. Edcel L. Closas His love is greater than any human law. James 2:13”For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.

Jesus touched the deaf man and was able to hear again. The power of Jesus released when the connection between him and the deaf took place. You need to find God in your life and try to connect to him for your healing and miracles. Take note, when Jesus and the deaf man encountered, healing happened. This is my conviction, every time you pray and come to the Holy Eucharist; the miracles are happenings in your life unknowingly: Printing paid by: Neneth Ranoa - Bobong BalinoEdith Ranoa, PhD- Tony Jordan – Cagayan De Oro: My new number: 09187148435: Thank you people of the Diocese of Butuan for your warm welcome and kindness to us: God loves you!!!

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being the case, there is a serious legal issue about whether she can really run for president or not.

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DA Region 12 executive director, said Tuesday the region has enough palay harvests and standby rice stocks to cater to the requirements of its four provinces and five cities.

She acknowledged that the dry spell has slowed down the area’s palay production in the last three months but noted that the affected farm areas are now starting to recover due to the occasional rains since last month.

“The dry spell delayed the start of our palay planting season but our overall production remains at the surplus level so we don’t expect any shortage or dramatic increase in rice prices in the coming weeks,” she said in a press conference in Koronadal City.

According to data released by DA-12, the dry spell has affected a total of 44 municipalities and cities in the region.

It specifically ravaged some 233,555 hectares of corn, 157,328 hectares of palay and 1,357.94 hectares of high-value crops production areas as well as 6,564 heads of livestock.

The dry spell directly affected a total of 24,824 corn farmers, 9,530 palay farmers and 1,220 highvalue crop farmers.

In terms of value, the agency listed production and opportunity losses of P571.128 million for corn, P259.882 million for rice, P101.55 million for highvalue crops and P11.52 million for livestock.

Hardest hit is North Cotabato with estimated losses of P570.16 million, followed

by South Cotabato with P200.484 million, Sultan Kudarat with P96.55 million and Sarangani with P76.88

million.

Citing data from the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Datukan said the dry spell started to affect the region in early February and eventually intensified last March as shown by the decrease in the area’s rainfall volume to 40 percent below the normal level.

But the area’s rainfall volume improved to the mid or near normal level

by April and almost normal level by May, she said.

For this month, the official said PAGASA projected the area’s rainfall condition to return to the normal level and even above normal, especially in parts of Sarangani Province.

With the onset of the regular rains last month, Datukan said palay and corn farmers in the region have already started replanting for the year’s second cropping season.

In May, she said some 21,612 hectares of palay production areas in the region were planted and 32,047 hectares for corn.

For this month, she said they expect an additional 48,570 hectares of palay to be planted and 3,890 hectares for corn.

Datukan added these crops could result to potential harvests of 315,819 metric tons (MT) of palay and 107,811 MT of corn.

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He said the substitute bill, House Bill 5811, which the ad hoc committee passed last week, has major amendments that will not create a Bangsamoro nation but a new region under “one flag, one country.”

Rodriguez said House Bill no. 5811 will seek the repeal of Republic Acts No. 9054 and. 6734, the laws governing the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

He said the substitute measure no longer has the “unconstitutional provisions like the “Wali, “ the titular head of the Bangsamoro region and reverted the offices of the Ombudsman, Civil Service and Audit to regional extensions of the national government agencies.

Rodriguez also said House Bill No. 5811 also reverted ownership of “strategic resources” like oil, uranium, petroleum and other sources of energy back to the national government.

Chiding the voices that opposed the Bangsamoro Basic Law, Rodriguez said these people should read carefully the substitute bill, which is now named as “ the Basic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.”

“This 91-page document is not a miraculous pill that would somehow end all hostilities in Mindanao and usher in a golden era of peace in the region,” Rodriguez said.

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“Centuries of violence, injustice, discrimination and misunderstanding among our brothers and sisters in Mindanao will not be magically swept away once we pass this bill,” he continued.

But House Bill No. 5811, Rodriguez said will offer “the chance to achieve peace by addressing all these issues and thrusting their into the public consciousness.”

Buhay partylist Rep. Lito Atienza questioned the lack of quorum at the start of the House of Representatives plenary last Monday.

Eventually, a total of 193 congressmen answered the roll call paving the way for the induction of the substitute bill to the House plenary.

The session was suspended at 7:22 p.m. It will resume at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Aside from Rodriguez, seven other Representatives, among them Lanao del Sur’s Pangalian Balindong, the Deputy Speaker for Mindanao, also delivered sponsorship speeches.

Rodriguez said he is confident they can defend the bill from questions that would be fielded by their colleagues when the House goes on to deliberations on Tuesday.

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not exceed under the provisions of the law.

Elipe cited the limitations in the use of funds as provided in the Local Government Code, which stipulates that the amount should not exceed 45 percent of the approved budget under the Personal Services.

Last week, City Mayor Oscar Moreno announced the grant of Php 5,000 anniversary bonus to all city hall workers on June 15, 2015.

Moreno vetoed the proposed Ordinance granting a Php 1,000 loyalty allowance to city hall workers for every year after 10 years in service.

“Instead, we will grant a P 5,000 anniversary bonus to all city hall employees on June 15, 2015 to commemorate the city’s 65th Charter Day anniversary,” Moreno said.

Moreno said he hopes the amount would also provide relief to parents as classes for school year 2015-2016 start in June.

Former President Elpidio Quirino signed Republic Act No. 521 declaring Cagayan De Oro City as Chartered City on June 15, 1950.

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Uy said Secretary Teresita Deles of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) and local government officials led by Agusan Del Sur provincial governor Adolph Edward Adolf Plaza, joined in the delivery of the of basic services to the residents of the farming villages of Kauswagan and Manawe, all far flung Loreto, Agusan Del Sur.

He said Deles and her party flew to Cagayan De Oro to join the “peace caravan” held last May 28 until May 29, 2015 in the town of Loreto, a hotbed of the armed communist movement in Northern Mindanao.

Uy said Deles and her party welcomed and extended the support-based program from the government’s Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) to 154 former rebels who surrendered to the government.

Under Secretary Emmanuel T Bautista, Executive Director of the Cabinet Cluster of Security, Justice and Peace (CCSJP); who was also present during the peace caravan congratulated the former rebels for returning to the fold of the law.

“Thank you for finally leaving the non-sense armed struggle and believing that the only solution to the problem is to take part on the peace initiatives in your communities,” Bautista said during a speech.

Bautista also vowed that the “peace caravan” would be a continuing program of the government aimed at delivering the basic government services to all corners of the archipelago.

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“The program itself is good, but we still need more time,” he said as he urged the government to devise a plan to help and ensure that poor parents can send their children to school.

Dahino, on the other hand, slammed the government’s implementation of “half-day” classes from Grades 1 to 4.

She said this kind of education strategy is not helping the students. “What can you learn in half-day?” Dahino asked, adding, “unlike before that classes are held in a whole day basis.”

Rather than implementing the K to 12, Dahino urged the government to increase the salaries of teachers, and build more classrooms.

4th petition vs K to 12 program filed before Supreme Court A fourth petition for temporary restraining order (TRO) against the K to 12 law was filed before the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday (May 29) by groups under the Suspend

K to 12 Alliance.

The petitioners asked the SC to “strike down and declare as unconstitutional the K to 12 law” for its violation of the constitutional provisions on the right to education, labor, economy.

The respondents cited were President Benigno S. Aquino III, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro, FSC, Commission on Higher Education (Ched) Chairperson Patricia Licuanan and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Director Joel Villanueva.

The petition had 36 signatories, among them are lawmakers of the Makabayan bloc, National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera, Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Secretary General France Castro and Jovita Montes, Parents Movement Against K to 12 (Pmak) spokesperson.

No free education The Alliance asserts that the K to 12 law or the Republic Act 10533 “violates the right to quality education and the right to free secondary education” as provided in Article 14 of the 1987 Constitution.

Kharlo Manano, Salinlahi Alliance for Children’s Concern spokesperson and one of the petitioners, said that as the full-blown implementation of the K to 12 program nears, only a handful of public high schools are ready to facilitate senior high school (SHS). As a result, he said, students will be forced to enroll in private schools.

“Despite the government’s voucher program, parents will still shoulder more out-ofpocket expenses, nullifying the provisions inscribed in our Constitution. K to 12 further enshrines that the privilege of attaining education are only for those who can afford it,” Manano said.

The Parents Movement Against K to 12 (Pmak) together with Salinlahi held a caravan before going to the Supreme Court.

Jovita Montes, Pmak convenor said many schools are not even declared as SHSready.

The education department, in its report to Congress, said only 5,800 out of 7,941 public high schools in the Philippines will offer SHS. Up to one million students will not be accommodated, but are encouraged to apply for the DepEd’s voucher program, which will fund the students’ tuition in private

high schools.

‘Gimmicks’ The petition also said that the K to 12 law “violates the constitutional provision on the State’s full protection for labor, and the right of workers to participate in policy and decision-making” as provided in Article 13 of the Constitution.

They said that up to 80,000 teaching and non-teaching personnel will lose their jobs as universities and colleges will not have freshmen enrollees for two years due to the SHS. Meanwhile, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers protested in front of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) where the National Summit for K to 12 by the Deped was held on May 29.

DepEd said 3,500 stakeholders came to the summit, dubbed “Sa K to 12 Kayangkaya, Sama-sama.” President Aquino graced the event.

ACT national chairperson Benjamin Valbuena criticized the said event saying that instead of spending thousands or even millions in activities like the summit, DepEd could have used the fund instead to address the shortages in the basic public education like classrooms, health and sanitation facilities, laboratories, libraries, chairs, modules and textbooks.

He said these shortages are most pressing concerns that DepEd must address.

“In fact, gimmicks like this cannot hide the truth that K to 12 is just a big mistake as seen in its three years of implementation.”

He also lamented that while activities promoting K to 12 are well-funded, teachers’ mass trainings that were conducted over the past weeks are poorly-funded. Trainings were held in poorly-ventilated venues causing teacher-participants to fall ill.

“We call on Education Secretary Armin Luistro to settle all the expenses incurred by these incidents. We are not buying his reason that there are no available funds for these as seen in DepEd’s wasteful use of money in the promotion of K to 12 used in printing t-shirts, conduct of caravans in different cities and provinces nationwide, tarpaulin printing hanged in different schools and summits just like the one held today. All these activities will not be of help in solving the problems of our education system.”

--ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL of Bulatlat.com

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