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BALANGAY, the most wellknown historical figure unearthed in Butuan City, is a wooden boat excavated in 1979 in Northeastern Mindanao near the city at a depth of about two meters. The original boat is said to have measured about 15 meters long and three meters wide across the beam. The wood of the boat has been dated to 320 A.D. Also known as "The Butuan Boat", this discovery boasts the name of Butuan City. (Google Image)

RDC asks PNP to form tourist police force

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By Robert E. Roperos

UTUAN CITY – The Caraga Regional Development CouncilDevelopment Administration Committee (RDC-DAC) has requested the Philippine National Police (PNP) to fast-track the creation of tourism police force.

In its second quarter meeting last week, the committee chaired by Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr., expressed optimism that such a force will greatly boost the region’s tourism industry.

During the occasion, Assistant Director Ma. Aurora Faye Cariño of the National Economic and

Development Authority (NEDA-Caraga) emphasized that since Caraga is given an important position in the country’s tourism map, it is but necessary to give tourists the assurance of peace and security.

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POLICE personnel from the Provincial Public Safety Battalion conduct a checkpoint at the borders of Bayugan City and Esperanza, Agusan del Sur after New People’s Army rebels attacked and killed five persons in said town.

(MindaNews photo by Erwin Mascariñas/jdelpf)

Esperanza killings, act of terrorism – PRO 13

CAMP RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZLibertad, Butuan City - The killing of five persons on June 18, this year, by the New People’s Army (NPA) in Esperanza, Agusan del Sur has gathered adverse comments from the public, all over Caraga Region.

They condemned such a ‘barbaric act’, while describing the issues being raised by the rebels as no longer relevant, and “their actions are purely terroristic.”

The shocking and horrible death of Angel Cosan, Danny Linonsag, Felipe Hadraque, Remy Polintan and Jun Tria in the hands of the NPA was the center of discussion during the press conference at the killings | page 11

PopCom to award LGUs

By Angie BalenAntonio

Sen. Manny Villar was recently conferred the 2013 Outstanding Professional of the Year Award in the field of Real Estate Service by the Professional Regulation Commission for “revolutionizing the housing industry as the biggest homebuilder in Southeast Asia, having built more than 100,000 houses for the poor and middle class Filipino families” (rigth photo). Villar was accompanied by his wife, Senator-elect Cynthia Villar, during the Awards Night held at Manila Hotel’s Fiesta Pavilion in Manila.

BUTUAN CITY -- The Commission on Population will award on June 27 the Local Government Units (LGUs) for their contributions to the attainment of the thrust of the country’s population program.

Nominees to the 2012 Best Program Implementer will be evaluated based on the LGU’s accomplishment, primarily on such components of the Philippine Population Management Program (PPMP), as Organizational - 20%, Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning (RP/FP)- 40%, Adolescent Health and Youth Development (AHYD) – 30%, Population and Development (POPDEV) Integration AWARD | page 11 – 10 %.

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Tampakan village off limits due to ground cracks

By Allen V. Estabillo

GENERAL Santos City–– The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region 12 has declared as “off-limits” to residents a portion of an upland village in Tampakan town due to the confirmed presence of ground fissures or cracks that might trigger some major landslides.

Constancio Paye Jr., MGB Region 12 director, said Friday they have recommended the immediate closure of areas within Sitio Campo Kilot in Barangay Pula Bato where the ground cracks were found to ensure the safety of residents in case landslides will occur in the area.

He said joint inspection teams from the MGB-12 and the South Cotabato Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) have already visited the area twice since the ground cracks were first reported by local residents late last month.

“Based on their assessment, there are some tension cracks that emerged at a portion of a mountain there. (But) these are considered as normal cracks that have developed due

to natural causes,” he said in a radio interview.

A geology website noted that tension cracks “may develop in a slope when the inclination angle of the slip surface is steep and when the sliding mass is sitting on a weak foundation material.”

Paye explained that the tension cracks found in Pula Bato might have developed because of the condition of the area’s terrain, the impact of gravity changes and the heavy rains in the area in the past weeks.

The official said the area should be sealed off from local residents as portions of the mountains where the tension cracks have developed might eventually give way and cause some landslides.

Paye said their inspection team assessed all possible areas that could be affected by the landslides and noted that they are so far clear of settlement or human activity.

“The area is quite far from the established communities there and our team made sure that there are no properties or persons situated at the vicinity of

the affected areas,” he said.

The Barangay council of Pula Bato earlier reported that some cracks measuring about a meter wide have started to emerge in portions of Campo Kilot following several days of sporadic heavy rains in the area.

The cracks were found around 300 meters away from an illegal banlas or

sluice mining site in Sitio Campo Kilot, which is part of the mining tenement of foreign-backed Sagittarius Mines Inc. (SMI).

Banlas mining, which is considered a highlydestructive mining method, involves the pouring of large amounts of water using high-pressure water jets on a mountain’s surface to extract the rocks containing

the gold ore, and then pan them with mercury.

The use of the illegal mining method, which was first uncovered in a mining village in T’boli town, has increased in the last several years in several small-scale mining areas in Tampakan.

Reports said the banlas mining operations in Tampakan are centered in Campo Kilot, where several

hectares of a mountain in the area were already destroyed based on an aerial survey conducted by the provincial government of South Cotabato.

Two years ago, four alleged banlas mining workers were killed after a major landslide hit a portion of an illegal mining site in Campo Kilot. (Allen V. Estabillo/MindaNews)

BAKWIT CENTER NO MORE. The Immaculate Conception parish gym in Pikit, North Cotabato used to be an evacuation center during armed conflicts between government forces and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

Today, it is a recreation area for residents who come for a game of basketball. MindaNews photo by Toto Lozano

Farmers in R-12 urged to plant organic rice for foreign markets

By Bong S. Sarmiento of MindaNews

KORONADAL City––Farmers in Region 12 were encouraged to plant more organic rice for markets abroad as the area shipped anew another volume to a foreign countr y, the third time in less than two months.

The Don Bosco MultiP u r p o s e C o o p e r at i v e (DBMPC), with the help of the Department of Agriculture, recently exported again 3.3 metric tons of organic

colored rice to Hong Kong.

The shipment on June 16 comprises 1.3 MT of black rice, 1.16 MT of red rice and .89 MT of brown rice, said Romano Laurilla, DBMPC general manager.

“Global demand for organic rice is growing as more people are becoming health conscious,” he said.

It was the second time that the cooperative shipped organic rice to Hong Kong.

The first was sent to the United Arab Emirates.

Organic farming does not utilize chemical pesti-

cides and fertilizers during cultivation; hence aside from being healthy, it also lessens farm production costs.

Laurilla urged farmers to shift to organic rice farming because this variety would also give them higher income.

He noted that the cooperative buys organic rice varieties at P20 per kilo, P3 higher than the buying price of non-organic rice varieties in the commercial market.

The regional Agriculture department and the coop-

erative have been working for the expansion of organic rice planting areas in the provinces of North Cotabato and South Cotabato.

Amalia Datukan, DA-12 director, said the agency is keen on helping rice farmers penetrate foreign markets.

The first shipment by DBMPC to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates involving 15 metric tons took place last May 6 and the second batch of three MT was shipped out on May 15.

DA Assistant Secretary Dante Delima led the sendoff of the Hong Kong shipment—involving organic black, red and brown rice— at the Tefasco Wharf in Panacan, Davao City.

Delima, concurrently the National Rice Program director, earlier said the exportation of premium organic rice “is a milestone achievement for the country since after 40 long years, the country is now again competing with other exporting countries.”

“Since the country cannot compete with exportation of rice by volume, we can compete by exporting premium rice that only selected countries can produce because of certain agri-climatic condition that the crop requires,” Delima said in a statement.

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Tagum City: the next tourist capital in the South

By MART D. SAMBALUD of DavaoToday.com

SHOWCASING WORLD-CLASS TALENT. Lloyd Montebon, 11, of Angliongto village in Davao City belts

out a song during Monday’s SM Kapehan. He’s one of the 30 Mindanaoans who are hoping to bag a gold medal from the World Championships of Performing Arts competition in Hollywood, USA. Behind him are Director Arthur Zata (left) and fellow qualifier Jizelle Dea Formilleza. Davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani

Search is on for Holcim ‘Galing Mason Award’ CEMENT manufacturer, Holcim Philippines Inc., is now accepting nominations for the fourth cycle of Galing Mason Award, a program to honor Filipino masons who show great skill and pride in their work and are model citizens in their community.

Any reputable individual or legitimate organization may nominate working ma-

sons who are at least 25 years old, holder of a valid Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Certificate on Masonry, and have resided in their area for not less than a year.

Certificates of good moral character from at least two local organizations, along with other necessary documents should accom-

pany the nomination to be submitted to the TESDA Provincial Office in their areas. Deadline for accepting nominations is until August 16, 2013.

The nominees will go through three levels of selection process: provincial, regional and national. Only top three nominees from each region will get to compete in the regional level,

the winners of which will move on to the national competition.

The Most Outstanding Mason will get P150,000 in cash while regional winners will take home P25,000. The nominating individual or organization with the most number of nominees will also get P15,000. A report from the Philippine Information Agency

TAGUM CITY, Philippines – While the rest of the travelers packed up their bags and travel to renowned beach resorts-cum-summer destinations, others have chosen to travel some local scenic spots to be isolated from the noise of the metropolis where the usual booze and end-of-the-year parties happen.

Just an hour and thirty minutes away from Davao City, an itch for unplanned trip or a weekend getaway is likely ideal for travelers who want to have a cheap day-tour, a classy and luxurious beach escapade, a trek along the lush green man-made forest or even a cruise along the cool and gentle rivers.

All these and more are Tagum City’s hidden attractions that are to be discovered by local and foreign tourists alike. The city offers a mix of fun, relaxing, fascinating and less expensive eco-adventure trips from upland to coastal shores.

From a rustic town to a progressive metropolis in the province of Davao del Norte, the city has a lot to offer from its colorful festivals, vibrant multi-cultural events, and man-made tourist spots aiming to be the premiere tourist destination in the North, next to Davao City.

The next tourist capital Tagum City, the capital city of Davao del Norte province is strategically located at the Northern portion of Southern Mindanao. It serves as a vital economic crossroads for the entire Davao Region.

Beyond the notion of being a predominantly agricultural metropolis, this progressive city is becoming a competitive metropolis that is able to promote its local tourist spots to audience from the global stage.

“Tagum City continues to improve its local tourism industry to achieve its ambition to be the next tourism capital in Southern Mindanao,” said Edwin Lacquiste, City Information Officer II. He added that “to achieve such ambition, we must boost our local economy and improve the city’s infrastructure, trade and commerce to gain investors as we protect and conserve the city’s natural attractions.”

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“We Grow Minds” TESDA programs address employment concerns, generation for underemployed and ‘needing skills’

By CHENG ORDONEZ, NewsCon Director

BWM MEDIA CENTER, Cagayan de Oro – The Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in the region has continued to successfully embark on schemes to measure the impact on regional development in both training and employment, said Engr. Edgar Sales, OIC-regional director of TESDA 10 during the weekly BWM Media Center’s News Conference (NEWSCON), held last June 21, here.

Dir. Sales was accompanied by Ms. Kotie Bax, TESDA 10 Regional Operations Division chief, and Ms. Honey Analou Dona, TESDA 10 SMAC Focal.

TESDA, is an agency of the government under the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) responsible for managing and supervising technical education and skills development.

Dir. Sales identified the measures as (1) Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA) Program, (2) Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) and (3) Cash for Training Program (CTP).

PESFA Program has been established through Section 8 of R.A. No. 8545, otherwise known as the Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education

(GASTPE) Act. PESFA offers educational grants to qualified and deserving college freshmen both in degree and non-degree courses.

Engr. Sales said the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and TESDA handle the administration of the program for degree and non-degree courses, respectively. The program seeks to extend financial assistance to marginalized but deserving students in post secondary non-degree TVET courses; promote technical vocational education and training (TVET); contribute to the development of a competent skilled workforce; and assist private institutions in their development efforts by assuring a steady supply of enrollees to their course offerings.

TWSP is a facility to provide the necessary supply to address the skills demand of

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the industries. Specifically, it aims to provide skills and competencies to job seekers through appropriate training programs that are directly connected to existing jobs for immediate employment.

It also seeks to empower private education and training institutions to offer relevant training programs that meet job requirements.

“Remember that we focus on food, shelter and clothing, which are the basic needs, and our role is to address employment concerns and generation,” Dir. Sales said.

To realize the objectives of this program, TESDA works with other government agencies to provide the funds for either full or partial scholarship grants to high

school graduates, those employed but ready for a career change, underemployed or unemployed, with or without experience and ready to undergo training in the selected priority sectors and other sectors with identified highly critical skills requirements namely: Agribusiness, Cyberservices, Aviation, Metals Engineering, Construction (Heavy equipment Operators); Health and Social Services (Massage Therapists, Spa Therapists, Pinoy Hilot, Biomedical Equipment Technician); Hotel and Restaurant Management (Barista and Cooks/Chef); Support Programs (National TVET Trainors/Assessors Qualification Program, Pre Assessment of CCAs and Medical Transcriptionists); and Special Programs (Special employment Program for Mindanao, Disabled Soldiers (DND), Livelihood or Training Program for OFWs) On the other hand, Dir. Sales spells out TWSP through the program’s two objectives: (1) To provide skills and competencies to job seekers through appropriate training programs that are directly connected to existing jobs for immediate employment and (2) To empower private education and training institutions to offer relevant training programs that meet job requirements.

TWSP is a joint project of government agencies spearheaded by TESDA, DoLE and Office of the Presidential Adviser for Job Creation (OPAJC), private sector organizations, industry associations, labor unions and public and private education and training institutions.

“While TESDA focuses

on education, it also addresses employment generation through programs and services. However, there are parameters that we have to consider. These are ‘working age population’ and ‘post secondary’ in our effort to address both employment generation and the needs of those living under the poverty line, the underemployed and those needing skills,” Dir. Sales said.

TWSP, he said, is a program that should provide work immediately after graduation or six months after, even as it helps jobless individuals to go abroad. Lately, 14 people managed to leave for Australia through the said program.

As for CTP, some 4,695 slots have been provided for Region 10, including the areas of Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental while the areas of Camiguin and Lanao del Norte are still undergoing processing.

At least 68 schools in Misamis Oriental are TESDA-accredited with some 6,000 annual graduates.

Also at the NEWSCON were Cyril Ranile, TESDA coordinator for 1st District, and Nanny James Munalem, admin officer of International Labor Force Mastery, Inc./ Skills Mastery Institute.

Other topics discussed during last Friday’s NEWSCON were the following: Role of TESDA in providing employment to returning OFWs economically displaced as a result of global economic crisis; major activities/events which TESDA is undertaking relative to the TESDA anniversary celebration on August 2013; and Holcim Galing Mason Awards.

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Villar pushes gradual yet sure clean-up of Laguna Lake CALAMBA City, Laguna -– Senator-elect Cynthia Villar disclosed that the government has conducted an extensive study to address the problem of flooding in the Laguna lakeshore towns and coastal areas brought about by rise in water level of the Laguna Lake.

In an inter view with newsmen here after the main program celebrating national hero Dr. Jose Rizal’s 150th birth anniversary, the newlyelected senator expressed her support to whatever possible alternatives resulting from the studies to ease flooding

in the lake’s coastal towns and cities.

Of Laguna’s 25 towns, four component cities and a science and nature city of Los Baños, 19 localities were flooded at the onslaught of the southwest monsoon Habagat last year.

Owing to the botched dredging project in the Laguna Lake, Villar said “in the meantime, we have to do whatever little ways to solve the problem on flooding.”

President Benigno Aquino III scrapped the dredging project following reports that the multi-billion consortium

by the foreign firm has put

government spending to

waste.

Reports have it that the excavated and dredged earth and silt that are dumped along the Laguna Lake coastlines are deposited back to the lake bed by run-off waters and erosion.

Pending the results of the flood control study on the Laguna Lake, Senator-elect Villar proposed for a cheaper alternative yet the gradual “extrication by backhoes” and excavation process to lessen the impact of flooding in the areas.

Although mulling for Senate’s legislative measures related to the Laguna Lake

concerns, Villar opted to take a “slowly-but-surely approach” to the problem.

She shared her experience on the Las Piñas River rehabilitation project undertaking where they used the backhoe and other equipment to unclog and clean the waterway with the water lilies and revive the river.

Villar also told media here their optimism that the Supreme Court will grant their petition to save the Las Piñas bird sanctuary from damage in the wake of the proposed Manila Bay reclamation project. (PNA)

3rd Run 2 Plant 4 Greenin Philippines Malaysian government set on June 29 to attract 50T participants calls for regional CEBU City--Some 50,000 participants from all over Cebu are expected to join the 3rd Run 2 Plant 4 Greenin Philippines on June 29.

The event, spearheaded by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (Rafi), features a 5K distance run.

It will not be a competitive run, but runners reaching the winners’ podium at the finish line will instead be asked to plant a tree.

This event will be held simultaneously in the 40 municipalities and component cities of the province of Cebu.

This year, Naga City and the Municipality of Cordova will anchor the central events.

Rafi Integrated Development executive director Marge

Gravador said they want to raise public awareness in relation to climate change and disaster risk reduction program through running and planting trees. ”This is a unique approach because this is also advocating for good health in commemoration of the World Environment Day,” Gravador said.

This year’s run supports the ridge of Naga City to reef of Cordova perspective in biodiversity enhancement that takes into account enhancing not only upland vegetation but also coastal areas.

According to Rafi, the coasts and oceans have experienced severe irreversible depletion resulting to the reduction of fish.

That is why they will also be planting mangroves in Cordova.

In Naga, participants will run a five-kilometer distance from Naga City Hall, to the 10-hectare planting site in Barangay Tuyan.

In Cordova, participants will run from the Municipal Hall to the two-hectare mangrove site where 20,000 mangroves will be planted.

The Cebu Provincial Government, on the other hand, issued an executive order mandating the implementation and institutionalization of Run 2 Plant 4 Greenin Philippines throughout the province.

The Department of Interior and Local Government has also issued a memorandum

Pacquiao’s help sought against global warming LEGAZPI City--In a bid to strengthen the fight against the adverse impact of global warming, Albay Gov. Joey Salceda has asked world boxing icon Rep. Manny “Pacman” Pacquio to help him in the global battle against climate change.

Salceda, UN senior global champion on disaster risk reduction management for local government units, urged Pacquiao during the coaching program on legislation and governance in Sarangani Province, to embark on another global fight -- which is against climate change.

“World boxing champion Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquio should embark on another global fight, this time, against climate change and its adverse impacts on local communities -- especially of the third world countries,” the governor said during his presentation of the proposed strategy for Gensan-Sarangani called “Sergeants and Generals.”

The Albay governor was one of the lecturers during the coaching program for Pacquiao, elected for the second time in the lone district of the province; his wife, Jinkee, who was elected

as vice governor, and other elected provincial officials.

“In return for coaching Pacquiao and wife Jinkee on legislative and executive matters, the boxing champion has agreed to help me in the fight against climate change and disaster management to attain our pivotal goal of zero-casualty in times of natural calamity,” Salceda said.

The coaching activity, dubbed as Mentoring and Coaching Program, was sponsored by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), which tapped Salceda for his “legislative and executive expertise.”

The DAP program, requested by the Sarangani officials, is designed to provide extensive support during the first year of their term.

The sessions, conducted since June 18, saw Salceda lecturing Pacquiao and other newly elected officials of the province on Strategic Human Resource Management and Long-Term Development Planning in pursuit of better governance.

DAP’s Executive and Legislative Coaching Program is conducted in partnership with the Ateneo

School of Government and Bicol University-Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Local Governance.

Salceda’s management style and pioneering ideas in local governance have steered Albay province towards economic development and global recognition.

The Albay governor also provided Pacquiao’s team extensive inputs on pressing matters such as the global fight against global warming, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction on which he has been a pioneering strategist and global campaigner.

He also convinced Pacquiao to start building his house in Misibis Bay Resort in Cagraray Island, Bacacay town, a tourist pride of Albay and the Almasorca -- the tourism alliance of Albay, Masbate, Sorsogon and Catanduanes provinces -- before the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in 2015 begins.

Misibis Bay is a fivehectare luxury island resort in Cagraray Island, wherein some of the sessions of the upcoming APEC Summit are set to be held in 2015.

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advising local government units to participate in the event to support the agency’s billion-tree program.

The event partnered with schools in regions outside of the Visayas with the support of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP).

Davao del Sur will be participating for the second time along with other participants from Nabunturan in Compostela Valley, St. Mary’s Academy in Tagum, Davao del Norte, Sacred Heart High School in Iligan, and Notre Dame University in North Caotabato.

(PNA)

cooperation against haze KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian government on Friday called for regional cooperation against the hazardous air that shrouds the part of its country and Singapore recently.

“It is important that ASEAN nations work together in a spirit of co-operation to tackle this problem,” said an official statement.

Five areas recorded “Very Unhealthy” air quality by Friday evening, according to the Department of Environment, as the southern part of Malaysia was among the worst hit by the annual haze, largely attributed to the smoke from forest fires in

Sumatra, Indonesia brought by the southwestern monsoon winds.

At least several hundred schools were temporarily shut down due to health concerns.

Malaysian government said Natural Resources and Environment Minister G. Palanivel will travel to Indonesia and meet Indonesian government officials to discuss ways to address the issue.

Meanwhile, the government also urged Malaysian-owned companies operating in Indonesia to abide by all local laws and regulations, ensuring “not contributing to environmental degradation.”

(PNA/Xinhua)

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‘Why do bad things happen to good people?’

THINK a minute.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does that kind, honest person who does the right thing get fired from his job? And why does that evil crook become rich and get away with lying and cheating?

Maybe you’ve asked yourself: “If God is so good, then why doesn’t He do something?”

We feel like the little girl who wanted a big new bicycle. But her father told her no because she had to wait until she was bigger.

The girl got angry and said, “Then I want a new Daddy!” Sometimes when we don’t agree with God we act like that little girl who can’t trust her father, even though He knows much more than her.

He understands that she’s not ready for a big bicycle.

But she just thinks her fa-

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst ther’s not fair or doesn’t really love her.

Our problem sometimes is that we’re looking for the wrong answer.

We don’t believe what God is doing is for our happiness, or that He’s even isn’t listening to us. But He is.

In fact, He’s answering needs in your life you don’t even know about!

As one wise person prayed: “God, don’t punish me by giving me everything I ask for.” You see, many times we simply don’t know what will make us happy for

the rest of our lives.

We just want to be comfortable and happy for the moment right now. But God is trying to help us and make sure we are happy forever. So He’s trying to fix the bigger problem of our heart and relationship with Him our Maker.

Does that mean Jesus doesn’t care about our suffering now? No, it’s just the opposite.

Jesus cares very much!

He knows exactly what it feels like to be hurt and suffer unfairly for something

you didn’t do.

When God the Son Himself, Who was completely innocent, took all the pain and penalty for our wrongs and sins, He cried out to God the Father: “Why have you left me?”

Even Jesus Himself, after He became a human being, did not get the answer He wanted right away. Was it fair?

No. But it was God’s mercy and love for us and our only hope, since God the Son’s death was the only way He could forgive you and me to give us a new life.

So why not put your life in the hands of your Maker Who loves you that much?

Decide today to start living for Him His way, knowing that everything He does in your life is for your permanent happiness and success.

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Aspiration gone awry: a case of ‘trademark infringement’

A lighting brand that was never qualified to be a Superbrand and will never be, but aspires to be, despite a court action, is what trademark infringement is all about.

Sometime in 2005, Superbrand Marketing International, Inc. (SMI) published its Volume V. Akari, which produces electrical lighting products, aspired to be awarded as a “Superbrand.”

It was of the impression they Harry Tambuatco signed up to be a Superbrand only to realize they signed on to a bogus corporation not authorized by SMI. In fact, the very same group that duped Akari was the defendant in a court case filed in Hong Kong by Superbrands Ltd. which settled in a compromise agreement wittingly.

Interestingly enough, realizing that their lighting brand was never registered in the Superbrands program, Akari nevertheless insisted on using the international award seal for close to six years, though it never really qualified to be a Superbrands.

When finally (and officially) invited to participate, Akari decided to decline the invitation while slyly and

Special Gospel of the day: Mark10:28-31(June23, 2013-Sunday)Mark 10:2831-Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.

And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

Ephesians 6:8-Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of

silently removing from the marketing shelves its packaging, which showed the international Superbrands award seal.

This must have been a costly strategy. Instead of legitimizing its use of the Superbrands trademark, this company instead dealt with a forked tongue.

While it is almost unaffordable to participate in the Superbrands program for most, brands should never advertise that they are a Philippine Superbrand when they simply don’t quality. The perennial question we ask is, “Do you have what it takes to be a Superbrand?”

To this date the brand was never authorized to use the award seal. Nevertheless, they used it for six long years, duping the public into thinking that they are a Superbrand.

In fact, there is a pending case with the Intellectual Property Office against this lighting brand for trademark infringement and unfair competition.

The brand was never in any of the biennial books published by Superbrands since Volume V (2005 to present day) nor in any of the Certificate Award events.

It was never invited to any formal gala Tribute night, where the qualified Superbrands were formally awarded with their trophies.

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Follow me Biblical reflection Bro. Edcel L. Closas the Lord, whether [he be] bond or free. This is the consoling statements of Jesus Christ to His disciples that all of them will receive rewards for following Him and “submitting their lives for God’s glory.”

Like Paul attested of his rewards for sacrificing in preaching God to the people.

2 Timothy 4:6-8-For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure

is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Can you sacrifice for the glory of God? Mark 8:34and when he had called the

people [unto him] with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and “follow me.” Are you carrying your own cross?

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By BONG S. SARMIENTO, MindaNews

HILEX Mining Corp. is spending P5 to 8 billion this year for the exploration and development works at its Silangan project in Surigao del Norte, businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan said on Friday.

Pangilinan told reporters after the annual stockholders’ meeting of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. that the Silangan project is on track for its targeted commercial production in 2017.

“At the moment, we’re building a decline, which is the most important step [for the mining project’s commercial operation],” said Pangilinan, who also chairs Philex.

T he m i n i ng met hod we’ll use is block caving, an underground method similar to the Padcal project in Itogon, Benguet and not open-pit method like the Tampakan project in South Cotabato, the businessman said.

The controversia l Tampakan project, which straddles the provinces of Sout h Cotabato, Su lta n

Kudarat and Daval del Sur, is being hounded by the open-pit ban imposed by the South Cotabato provincial government.

Ph i le x h a s a m i nor interest at the Tampakan project through the stake of Australian firm Indophil Resources NL. Majority of the controlling equity at the Tampakan project is owned by the merged Glencor Xstrata plc.

Last year, Philex was fined by the government with at least P1 billion after Padcal’s tailings pond leaked.

Pangilinan said the total cost to bring the Silangan project into commercial operation would amount to US$1 billion.

Last year, Philex spent s o m e P10 b i l l i o n f o r exploration and development works at the Silangan project, he added.

The Silangan Project portal. (source:philixmining.com.ph)

Pangilinan noted that the ores at the Silangan project will be mined using drilling and explosives to break the rocks into smaller pieces.

The Silangan project combines the development of the Boyongan and Bayugo deposits, which comprise gold, copper and silver.

As of Ju ly 2011, t he combined measured and indicated mineral resource

for Boyongan is 273 million tons of 0.52 percent copper and 0.72 grams per ton (g/t) gold and, for Bayugo, 125 million tons of 0.66 percent copper and 0.66 g/t gold, a company study showed.

In February 2009, Philex consolidated its interest i n Si la nga n projec t by purchasing the remaining 50 percent equity interest held by Anglo American Exploration

BV and Anglo American Exploration (Philippines) Inc. for a consideration of $55 million.

The project is covered by Mineral Production Sharing Agreement 149-99-XIII and Exploration Permit XII-03.

The portal development for the Silangan project started in April 2011 while the first blast was done on Aug. 10, 2011, the company said.

The Mantigsalug tribe inhabits the mountains of Bukidnon and Davao.

“We c a n’t a f ford to pursue agriculture livelihood projects without the support of the government,” he added.

A b o u t 71 m e m b e r s of S OL E DK I , he s a id , will become part of the organization’s test group for the coconut plantation project they are putting up in Kalagangan with an area of over a hundred hectares.

Catawanan said they have worked with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) bot h for f i na ncia l a nd technical assistance.

SOLEDKI is composed of 12 communities. In 2003, the tribe’s claim to at least 5,000 hectares of ancestral domain was granted as part of the Certificate of Ancestral D om a i n Tit le (C A D T ) awarded to the Federation

of Matigsalug-Manobo Tribal Councils (Femmatrics).

Despite the grant, they had been stuck with poverty, Catawanan said in an earlier interview. He added that the tribe still struggles to use their resources to make both ends meet.

But C at awa na n s a id t hey won’t give up a nd have pursued discussions with members on how the communit y cou ld move forward.

Earlier this year, he said with the help of friends, they were able to be in contact with the PCA. The PCA has scheduled to conduct initial meeting and technical training with the tribe starting today June 19 until tomorrow in the area.

Matigsalug tribe folks in Bukidnon eye coconut plantation for livelihood

By WALTER I. BALANE of MindaNews

MALAYBALAY City––The Matigsalugs of Kalagangan in San Fernando town in Bukidnon are eyeing to start a coconut plantation for their livelihood here a decade after obtaining a Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) over tracks of land in the area.

Datu Jimboy Catawanan, c h a i r o f t h e p e o p l e ’s organization called SOLEDKI (Saamulan ne Ogpaan te Langun ne Etew alan te Keupianan te Inged or Solidarity of People in the Community as the way to the Development of the Ancestral Land), said they have sought the help of the government to address poverty.

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By CARINA L CAYON Contributor

DAVAO City -- The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA-XI) has recommended support for the immediate passage of House Bill 6693, an Act creating the Davao International Airport Authority (DIAA) to administer and operate the F. Bangoy International Airport (FBIA).

NEDA-XI, secretariat to the Regional Development Council (R DC-X I), said e st abl i sh i ng t he DI A A would redound to a more efficient and competitive administration and management of the Davao International Airport (DIA).

Strengthening the role of DIA as the transportation and logistics hub in Mindanao has also been espoused in the current development and physical framework plans of the Davao Region, said acting RDC-XI Secretary Miguel Herrera.

Herrera ra ised t he r e c om m e n d a t i on a f t e r presenting some specific a nd gener a l com ment s gat hered from memberagencies of RDC-XI, relative to the provisions in HB 6693 authored by Davao City 2nd district Congresswoman Mylene Garcia-Albano at the 15th Congress.

T h e c o m m e nt s a n d recommendations were laid down before members of the RDC-XI’s Development Administration Committee XI during the 2nd quarter meeting on June 11 at the NEDA-XI regional office.

RDC-XI vice chair and NEDA-XI regional director Maria Lourdes Lim said they will ask Congresswoman Garcia-Albano to convene with the RDC-XI to discuss t h e r e c om m e n d a t i on s , emphasizing that the Bill has to be refined before the opening of the 16th Congress.

On the same meeting, DAC -R D C X I me mb e r Davao Cit y Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) representing the private sector, presented a rejoinder reiterating the need to fast track the proposed establishment of DIAA. The ca l l was par t of DCCCII official statement released on June 5, 2013, following the June 2 Davao AIRPORT | page 8

Claveria town to receive Korean-assisted project THE long awaited corn processing complex (CPC) granted by the Korean government is now within the reach of the corn farmers in the municipality of Claveria as the turn-over ceremony of the project will be conducted on June 24, 2013 at barangay Malagana in the municipality.

The CPC is in support to the government’s bid to produce qual-

ity corn and reduce postharvest losses with project cost amounting to P 63.86 million.

The project comprises of integrated postharvest facilities, multi-purpose warehouse and a community center, established under the Rural Development Project in the Philippines through a joint funding by the Government of the Philippines and the

Government of Korea.

Moreso, the realization of the CPC also supports DA’s goals on poverty alleviation by providing better market access for local corn producers and opening employment opportunities which will strengthen the local corn industry in the region and will spur sustainable economic development.

With the construction of the CPC, the local farmers will be able to save time on drying, hauling and transportation expenses during the marketing of their produce.

The turn-over ceremony will be spearheaded by Sang-Wook Rong, International Deputy Director on Development and Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural

Affairs of the Republic of Korea.

Also expected to grace the event to represent the Government of the Philippines are DA-Assistant Secretary Edilberto M. de Luna, DA-10 Regional Executive Director Lealyn A. Ramos, Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar S. Moreno and Claveria Mayor Redentor N. Salvaleon. (VANESSA MAE S. SIANO, DA-RAFID 10)

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AGADIAN City, Zamboanga del Sur––The provincial office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is undertaking the necessary preparation for the holding of the scheduled Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on October 28 this year.

Lawyer Dinah CagampongSapong, provincial election

officer-in-charge, said among the preparations b eing undertaken are the inventory of ballot boxes and checking the names of “inactive” voters.

According to Sapong, about 20,000 voters were not able to cast their votes in the May 13 mid-term elections after they failed to validate their records at the Comelec.

She said the validation of voters for the Barangay and SK elections will start on July 1, this year.

She said it would include capturing of biometrics for those who registered manually or those who did not cast their votes for more than three consecutive elections already.

Sapong said the period for

the validation of voters will be done 90 days before the scheduled elections in October.

She advised the voters from 26 towns and one city of this province to bring their valid identification cards or birth certificates during validation.

Me anw h i l e, S ap ong s ai d they have not yet received an advice or schedule for the reg-

istration of new voters.

However, she believes there should b e a registration of new voters only for the youth sector.

Those aged from 15 to 17 in time for the Octob er 28 elections should register to be eligible to vote in the SK elections, Sapong said. philippine news agency

for failing to curb hikes in oil prices, utility rates

Groups describe PNoy as ‘heartless, deaf, uncaring’ “We condemn the collusion of the Aquino government and Big 3 Oil cartel in its manipulated and cartelized oil price movements and in its extreme exploitation of drivers and the citizens.”

– Piston

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By MARYA SALAMAT of Bulatlat.com

THE militant drivers’ group Piston vowed to hold another protest actions on Tuesday (June 25) in reaction to another round of oil price hike imposed on June 18 by oil firms.

The group has already launched various protest actions, the latest of which was held in front of the Makati headquarters of oil TNC Shell and on Tuesday the group will converge in front of Chevron headquarters.

On one hand, the youth group, Anakbayan, conducted a series of “noise barrages” Friday, June 21, also in protest of this week’s additional oil price hike.

Piston is protesting the “big time oil price hike” last week where oil firms imposed a P1.45 per liter increase in the price of diesel and P1.05 in the price of gasoline.

Public land transport vehicles such as jeepneys, buses, UV Express, Taxis and tricycles are mostly run on these petroleum products.

According to Piston, this week’s

competition and trademark infringement only to promote what they are not. The aspirational value ofAkari is not surprising.

Many, many brands ask to join the Superbrand program, but very few can qualify.

In serving and protecting the public, it is a fact that Akari was never a Superbrand and will never qualify to be one. Misrepresentation from page 7 to the public is an offense runway mishap caused that must be dealt with ac- by one of Cebu Pacific aircrafts, which according cordingly.

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Republic of the Philippines AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO Province of Lanao del Sur Municipality of Wao OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR RA 10172/9048 Form No. (LCRO) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of RA No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JERAMAE T. HEGUERRA has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error particularly in her / his Date of Birth from “September 23, 1989” to “September 25, 1989” in the certificate of Live Birth of JERAMAE T. HEGUERRA who was born on September 23, 1989 at Wao, Lanao del Sur and whose parents are ROBERTO M. HEGUERRA and JOSEPHINE B. TITULAR.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 27, 2013.

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

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

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

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oil price hike is the 5th already in a series of hikes of diesel prices and the 6th in a series of gasoline price hikes since the holding of the May 13, 2013 mid-term elections.

“We condemn the collusion of the Aquino government and Big 3 Oil cartel in its manipulated and cartelized oil price movements and in its extreme exploitation of drivers and the citizens,” said George San Mateo, national president of Piston.

San Mateo said they have long asked the government to scrap the Oil Deregulation Law, remove the 12 percent value added tax (Vat) imposed on petroleum products, and to nationalize the oil industry, in “our bid to free ourselves from the grip of this greedy oil cartel.”

But, according to San Mateo, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III has remained deaf and uncaring.

Instead of taking actions to mitigate the people’s misery, Aquino takes the cudgels for the “Big 3,” especially for Petron in which his uncle, Danding Cojuangco, has controlling shares, San Mateo said.

to DCCCII “resulted to loss of million peso economic opportunity for Davao Cit y a nd its adjacent provinces and cities, being the gateway of Mindanao.”

DCCCII suggested that DIAA should have its own charter and budget, with the mandate to ensure that the airport meets international standards, and that revenues generated AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIRS (EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT) Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late SPO1 LITO B. MONTECALVO, who died on May 5, 2012 at Barangay Talahiron, Kibawe, Bukidnon, left conjugal properties described as follows; Residential with an area of more or less Six (6) Hundred Square meters, located at Barangay Palma, Kibawe, Bukidnon. Another residential Lot, with an area of more or less Six (6) Hundred Square meters, located at Barangay New Kidapawan, Kibawe, Bukidnon; A tract of land, with an area of more or less Four (4) hectares located at Barangay Spring, Kibawe, Bukidnon, is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIRS (EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT) made and entered into by JANE T. MONTECALVO, Filipino, of legal age, Widow and resident of Barangay Palma, Kibawe, Bukidnon, after duly sworn pursuant to law hereby depose and states that I, together with my two (2) children, namely: Harold Kane Tubog Montecalvo and Kyla Hazel Tubog Montecalvo, eleven (11) and Seven (7) years old, respectively, are the only surviving heirs. As per Doc. No. 424; Page No. 77; Book No. 15; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. ENRIQUE B. NADUMA. MDN: JUNE 17, 24 & JULY 1, 2013

Rather than open the option of raising fares, San Mateo appealed to his fellow transport leaders and to other drivers, to commuters and other motorists, to unite and launch concerted mass actions in opposition to these successive oil price hikes.

He reasoned that the public is already burdened, as it is, by simultaneous hikes in tuition and other school fees, water and electricity rates. Meralco, Maynilad and Manila Water all have pending rate hikes. These utility firms remain the most profitable private utility operations in the Philippines.

On top of these rate hikes, the government has been trying to raise train fares, and it may approve further increases in road toll fees. Private sector workers have also been opposing the impending hike in SSS premiums.

Not ‘pusong-bato’ but heartless “Heartless” was how Vencer Crisostomo, national chairperson of Anakbayan, described the “Big 3” oil companies and water firm

by its operations should first and foremost be used for its upkeep and upgrade.

Herrera said R DCXI has passed various resolutions last year to address observed poor services and facilities at the FBIA which includes the request to the President through the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretar y to establish the Davao International Airport Authority (Res. No. 66, series of 2012).

He r re r a s a id t h at the primary concern of the Council is on the i mpr ove m e nt of t h e facilities and services of the FBIA, noting CAAP’s report that most of the equipment are old and need

Maynilad.

“Many parents and students have incurred debts just to be able to pay the astronomical tuition in colleges and universities. For water and oil companies to add to their misery with their own hikes is nothing short of heartlessness and insensitivity,” he said in a statement.

The youth leader slammed President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III for his failure to exercise governmental regulatory powers to stop oil, water, and tuition hikes.

“What is the use of a government if it cannot regulate the prices of basic goods and services, and is unable to protect the welfare of the poor?” he asked. Consumers such as the Water for the People Network have noted many irregularities in the government-approved big-time water rate hikes every five years.

Consumers have also pointed to numerous questionable inclusions in their water and electric bills, aside from the Value Added Tax which is imposed not just on utilities but also on oil products. (http://bulatlat.com)

to be replaced, and that facilities need upgrading to internationally acceptable standards.

Anot her R DC X I re s olut ion (Re s . No. 6 9, s e r i e s o f 2 01 2) recommended to DOTCCivil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, the retention of at least 50% of the annua l income generated by the FBIA for its regular operations and maintenance, as well as for capital investment.

According to CAAP-XI report, FBIA had earned gross income for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 which amounted to P373M, P395M, P466M and P513M from toll and terminal fees.

“This shows that the airport is really earning,”

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Herrera commented.

Aside from the income of the FBIA, he said other fac tors mu st a lso be considered in the creation of DIA A such as t he frequency/number of daily flights, number of airlines, a i r p or t m a i nt en a nc e a nd operat ions a nd compliance with standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Presently, there are about 64 f lights daily (inbound and outbound) at FBIA by seven airlines na mely: Phi lippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, Zest Air, Sea Air, Air Asia and Silk Air – international flights to Singapore (4 times daily), according to CAAP-XI.

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

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

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Miami took the championship, LeBron still the MVP The season has ended. Miami took the win in the game 7 over the Spurs last Friday. Fascinating and outstanding performance by “The King” LeBron James, who scored 37 points and 12 rebounding counts. Countless 3’s from almost all the players of the Heat sure made the win more reachable for the team.

Two years straight, two finals MVP straight titles, no doubt that LeBron had brought the Miami team up above the other teams. One more championship title and the team will take a

Miami’s big three GRANDSLAM. Behind the Spurs’ loss was the very outstanding game of Kawhi Leonard who had 19 points and 16 rebounds all in all.

Another season is in the books.

Who will take it next season? We will find out!

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LEO (July 23 – August 22) - Your energy levels are still incredibly high, so you should be able to tackle almost any challenge that comes your way. You may have a hard time unwinding when all is said and done.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) - Push yourself to tackle that one big problem that everyone else seems happy to ignore. It can be hard to be the one who takes responsibility, but it should also be rewarding in the long run.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) - You’re generally considered pretty good at expressing yourself, but on a day like today, you should find that you’re outdoing yourself. Things are looking up, so let people know how stoked you are!

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) - You are not easily persuadable, but today, someone finds a way to bypass your skepticism. It may take some effort to shake off this beguiling new person, but it is certainly worthwhile.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) Someone confesses their admiration for you, and you may find that you are feeling the same way in return. This could lead to a romantic connection, or it may be something even more important to you.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) - You can be intensely idealistic when the time is right, and today brings a new situation that demands it. Try not to push too hard if you meet resistance -- you need allies, after all!

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NPAs kill watchmen AGUSAN DEL SUR – Five unarmed watchmen were killed morning of June 18 in an NPA attack on the compound of Shannalyne, Incorporated in Barangay Hawilian, Esperanza town. The 26IB said the perpetrators also burned a bulldozer, tractor and other heavy equipment.

PERSONNEL of Police Regional Office 13's RHQ, ADN PPO, BCPO, NSUs display the Camp Fiesta 2013 streamer, as they prepare for basketball, volleyball and other events at PRO-13 Basketball and Tennis Courts, June 18, this year. (PRO-13 photo/asf)

DILG joins 1st Caraga Freedom Run By: Florian Faith Jr. P. Bayawa

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG–13) j oi ne d t he 1 st C ar ag a Freedom Run, June 16, spearheaded by the Run

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tourists into the region, subsequently uplifting the economic condition of the Caraganons,” Carino said.

She added that the proposed tourism police force will help assure the tourists of their safe stay in the region.

Section 135 of the Tourism Act of 2009’s Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) pointed out that a tourism security force and a tourism police assistance shall be established by the PNP to assist in maintaining peace and order within areas of high tourism traffic.

It also mandated the DOT to coordinate with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in training the members of the tourism security force and tourism assistance desks on cultural sensitivity, languages and relevant laws.

The mission of the tourist police force is to respond to the emerging demands in the tourism industry by ensuring the safety and security of tourists in various tourism destinations and proactively prevent the commission of crimes directed against tourists and expeditiously solve tourist-

Caraga Events Management of Butuan City, Done in line with the celebration of the 115th Anniversar y of Philippine Independence, the Caraga Freedom Run has brought together different sectors into one physical

motion.

Proceeds of the run support the “Por Cristo” – a home for the abandoned elderly in the city.

The activity had four categories, such as the 21-kilometer run, 12 K, 5 K and the 3 K.

It started and ended at Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU), with gove r n m e nt a ge n c i e s , educational institutions and other sectoral groups joining. (Florian Faith Jr. P. Bayawa, LGOO II, DILG 13/asf )

related cases. In response, the PNP and the DOT, shall identify the region’s high tourism traffic areas.

Subsequently, the PNP shall create, organize, train and deploy such force, and Tourism Police Assistance Desks shall be established in every unit or police station, regionwide.

Meanwhile, Regional Tourism Director Leticia Tan has suggested a thorough review of travel advisory orders from foreign embassies that put the country in negative light.

She called on foreign embassies to specify places in Mindanao that have high threat of peace and security.

“Through this, regions that are promoting tourism industry, like Caraga, will not be affected by said travel advisories banning their countrymen to visit Mindanao,” Tan said. (RER, PIA-Caraga/asf )

killing them by shots in the head not from any encounter, as claimed by “Ka Oris”, NPA’s spokesperson in North Eastern Mindanao.

The scenarios in Barangays Hawilian and Milagros showed the bodies with hands still tied behind their backs, one with a shattered arm and leg when shot after trying to escape for his life and just died of blood loss before he could reach the hospital after the rebels left the place of crime.

Witnesses revealed that all of the victims were deliberately shot to death in the open, while on their knees, a kind of summary execution totally in violation and disrespect of human rights and a manifestation of terrorism.

Police Chief Supt. Getulio P. Napeñas, director of Police Regional Police (PRO-13), strongly condemns what he described as terroristic atrocities committed by the CPP’s New People’s Army, who then publicly claimed that what they did was right when interviewed by a local radio station.

Meanshile, Police Supt.

Martin M, Gamba said that PRO 13 will continue its mandate as peace keepers and pursue legal actions against the NPA and

will join hands with the Philippine Army and the local government unit of Esperanza in helping the bereaved families of slain civilians, while pursuing the fleeing terrorists. (PAPM/ MMG/jdelpf )

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Police Regional Office (PRO-13) conference room, late last week.

Police Supt. Alex R. Uy, medico legal officer of the Regional Crime Laboratory Office 13, reported that the victims were shot at close range leaving smudges on the bullet’s entry points,

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The provincial and city level major winners (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) will each receive a cash prize and plaque or trophy.

The activity will highlight the Mid-year Program Assessment and Planning Workshop on June 26 – 27, 2013.

POPCOM-13 OIC Alexander A. Makinano said that Caraga’s remarkable performance at the national level would’nt be possible had it not been for the active involvement of the local population officers and the barangay volunteers.

In the same week, the provincial and city population officers, with partner agencies, will convene for the Regional Population Management Conference (RPMC) to discuss the updates of the population program and its various activities for the remaining six months.

To vouch the region’s

Forest lands agreement pushed AGUSAN DEL NORTE - Mr. Alex Garay of the Agusan del Norte Prov’l Economic Enterprise Development Management Office leads the RDCDevelopment Administration Committee in its quest for the issuance of the DILG-DENR Joint Memorandum Circular on Co-Management Agreement of Forest Lands and to Resume the Processing of the Co-Management Program.

PhilHealth turns-over ‘run’ proceeds BUTUAN CITY - PhilHealth-Caraga Regional Vice Pres. Johnny Sychua personally turned-over, Friday, the amount of P120,719.41 each to Bethany Homes and the GESU Eucharistico Children’s Inc., as beneficiaries of the PhilHealth Run 2013.

Philippine Army aptitude test ILIGAN CITY - The 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army reminds interested applicants that the Philippine Army Aptitude Battery Test (PAABT) for officer candidate course is set on June 24, Monday, 7 a.m. at Camp Pintoy, Barangay Suarez, Iligan City, where the battalion holds its quarter.

Charity ‘homes’ receive share of PhilHealth run proceeds BUTUAN CITY - Sr. Jelanie Bohol and Sr. Genecerl Francisco of the GESU Eucharistico Children’s Inc., and Sr. Pamela May Lonoy, with Sr. Genevieve Borromeo of the Bethany Homes received, Friday, the proceeds of the recently-concluded PhilHealth-DOH Nationwide Run 2013 in Butuan City. Each organization P120,719.41, as beneficiaries of the ‘run’.

BALAANG PULONG Ang DIOS naga-auban kanimo sa panahon nga tanan, busa wala kay angay kahadlokan samtang nagatuman ka sa iyahang mga kasugoan. (Mga Maghuhukom 6: 11-23)

performance, acting PopCom Executive Director Rosalinda D. Marcelino will grace the occasion.

“Updates on the program as discussed in the recent National Management Meeting which I have attended will be one of the agenda,” Mr. Makinano

qouted.

Director Marcelino will also meet the frontliners of the program at the barangay level during the convention of the Barangay Service Point Officers on June 28. (NCLM/Angie Balen-Antonio, PopCom/ PIA-Caraga/asf )

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Sun Cellular continues to empower its subscribers as it exclusively releases the Nokia Lumia 520 and the Nokia Lumia 720 in the Philippines.

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Sharing a part of themselves: Employees of energy firm STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI) conducted recently a blood-letting activity in support of the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) blood donation program. Over the years, SPI had been supportive of the PNRC program in keeping with its corporate tradition of caring and giving. More than 3,300 liters of blood have been donated so far by SPI employees and service providers over the last seven years of its power plant operations in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.

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sets run on Windows 8 o p e r at i n g s y s t e m a n d include Live Tiles and Live Apps features that let you pin and customize the look and feel of your home screen. Simulta-

neously, the home page gets to be your one-stop information portal as you can easily get updates on what’s happening in your world with just a single glance.

The Nokia Lumia 520 is the more fun smartphone that boasts of a Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 processor, a 4-inch super sensitive display, a 5-megapixel camera + 720p video recording and an expandable memor y of up to 64 g igabytes.

You also get to enjoy a maximum 3G talk time of 9.6 hours and a music playback time of 61 hours. With Sun Cellular, you can get it for free with Sun Plan 600 that further powers up your ph on e w it h u n l i m ite d Sun-to-Sun call and text messages, 350 text messages to other networks, and P250 worth of consumable load credits.

The chic and social Nokia Lumia 720 smartphone, on the other hand,

Nokia Lumia 720 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 p r o c e s s o r, a 4 . 3 - i n c h 2.25D gorilla glass disp l ay, a 6 . 7 - m e g ap i x e l Camera + 1.3-megapixel front camera, and an expandable memor y of up to 64 gigabytes as well as a maximum 3G talk time of 13.4 hours and a music playback time of 79 hours. And of course, you can also get this for free at Sun Plan 999 and enjoy unlimited mobile internet usage, unlimited Sun-to-Sun text messages and 4 hours of Sun-toSun call.

So what are you waiting for? Go with the Good Choice with Sun Cellular and stand out with the new Nokia Windows 8 smartphone series.

Camiguin lads benefit Food Processing Training

By Jovelyn J. Virtudazo, Camiguin Provincial Field Office

MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN--The Department of Labor and Employment, Region 10 (DOLE-10), through its Gender and Development (GAD) Program held a “Free Demonstration Skills Training and Demo on Food Processing” last 27 May 2013.

Some 60 women participants from the five (5) municipalities of Camiguin benefited to enhance their skills on food processing as well as some scientific techniques coming from the expert.

The whole day activity was conducted in Bagsakan,

Mr. Niño T. Lazo, Darling Food’s Operations and Marketing Manager while giving his lecture.

Mambajao, Camiguin by Mr. Niño T. Lazo, Operations and Marketing Manager of Darling Foods, Cagayan de Oro City. Darling Foods is among the beneficiaries of DOLE 10 under its livelihood program and a recipient of the different local and national awards on entrepreneurship.

The training aimed to improve the livelihoods of women by giving them various cooking methods and processing machinery.

The actual demonstration was on meat processing since it’s the common preserved food in the market. Among the modules include: chicken tocino,

pork tocino, longganisa, meat patty, chorizo and bacon.

The Provincial Government of Camiguin led by Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo was very thankful because the province was given the opportunity to learn with the hope that the participants could start and apply their skills soon with enough capital.

The event was successful with the help of Mr. Jose Errol A. Natividad, OIC Provincial Head DOLE Camiguin together with the PESO Federation and also with the support of DOLE Region 10 and Mambajao Municipal Mayor Maria Luisa D. Romualdo, as the host.

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