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Children with disabilities have skills and talents too

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY -- “These children may have disabilities, but they also have talents and skills to share that other people don’t have,” said Technical Assistance Chief Angelita Amista of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-

Caraga) during the opening of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week, Wednesday.

With the theme “Building an Inclusive and Non-Handicapping Environment for Persons with Disabilities,” Amista emphasized that parents should be thankful

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AMP RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ, Libertad, Butuan City - As law enforcers, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has a driving motto “To Serve and Protect”.

From these four-words comes the multi-tasking responsibility of every member of the PNP. Though, it is not literally mentioned in the PNP mission and vision, still it has the heart to offer any help for the benefit of the community that it serves and to foster good relationship with the people.

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DOH targets 333T babies for PCV immunization

By Johny S Natad

BUTUAN CITY - Some 333,000 babies in Caraga Region and and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) are up to benefit from the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) immunization of the Department of Health (DOH).

The vaccine will be given to infants between the ages of six weeks and 11 months. They represent 14 percent of the 2.4 million target, nationwide.

Caraga and ARMM, which rank third among regions in the country with high pneumonia cases, are the first recipients of the PCV. During the national PCV launching here on July 17, DOH Caraga Regional Director Ariel Valencia said “the region is very fortunate to be the first to avail of the PCV.” Caraga was also among the first three regions that received the Rotavirus vaccine in 2010 and was chosen for the initial PCV implementation to complement the Rotavirus vaccination.

The vaccine costs around P2,050 per full vaccination (three doses of PCV) per child), but given free.

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Surigao Sur environmentalist fears for life

By Roel Catoto of MindaNews

SURIGAO CITY — “My life is now becoming harder,” said Chito Trillanes, who for two months now has been hiding in different safe houses afraid that he would be killed.

Trillanes is the spokesperson of the Social Action Center (SAC) in the Vicariate of Carrascal-CantilanMadrid-Carmen-Lanuza THANKS TO PWDs - Mr. Delfin Antallan, president of Caraga Federation of Persons and Parang Zone (CarCanwith Disabilities (PWDs) thanks the PWDs in the municipalities and cities for their active participation in the 35th Natl Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) MadCarLanPar) in Surigao Week. (Photo PIA CARAGA/asf)

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TESDA-Caraga gears up for ISO certification

By Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY – To ensure efficient and quality service to the public, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA-Caraga) is now on full preparation for certification by International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

In his speech during the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System (QMS) Orientation Awareness and Review of Procedures held Thursday at the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Conference Room here, TESDACaraga Regional Director Dr. Florencio F. Sunico Jr. underscored the need for

the personnel to focus on the agency’s goal for such an international recognition.

“Our journey towards achieving the ISO certification is not that easy…

If we are focused on our journey, we will arrive at our destination – that is, to be certified by an international certification body, like the ISO,” Sunico said.

Director Sunico recalled that when TESDA Central Office decided to include all regions for ISO certification, it is was indication that quality management system must be at all times implemented and observed in the regional and provincial offices.

TESDA was awarded the ISO certification on

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-0069-2013(R.A. 10172)

July 17, 2013

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), a notice is hereby served to the public that EMELOU PROLLO LUCINO has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” and the child’s, and father’s last names from “LUCENO” to “LUCINO” in the certificate of live birth of EMELOU PROLLO LUCENO at LIBERTAD, BUTUAN CITY, AGUSAN DEL NORTE and whose parents are CRESENCIA ALGUDON PROLLO and GASPAR PAGULA LUCENO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 05 August 2013.

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LLB, MPA City Civil Registrar

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director stressed that with TESDA-Caraga belonging to the last batch of regions to be audited by August this year, every personnel needs to appreciate the process so that achieving the goal will be that easy.

“I want all of you, TESDA personnel, to appreciate the tedious process that we are doing now so that everybody will be motivated to work toward achieving

our goal and that is, to be internationally-certified by ISO,” Sunico said.

Director Sunico further pointed out that with the agency’s quest to become an ISO-certified government agency, “we are expected to provide our customers with quality services since the center of ISO is customers’ satisfaction through quality services.”

“We need to standardize

all our processes so that we will move towards one direction and in-line with the mandate of the national government,” he said.

All provincial directors and ISO focal personnel are scheduled to attend the TESDA Mindanao Zonal Seminar-Workshop on ISO Awareness and QMS Orientation on July 22-26, 2013 in Cagayan de Oro City.

(RER, TESDA-Caraga/asf)

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February 10, 2012, making it the only education agency and among the government certifying agencies to be granted the prestigious status.

Director-General Sec. Joel Villanueva received the ISO Certificate 9001:2008 from Jen Wen Chia, general manager of the TUV SUD PSB Philippines, Inc., who audited the TESDA services at the TESDA complex in Taguig City.

Presently, eight regions have already received their ISO respective ISO certifications.

In Mindanao, TESDA Region XI in Davao is the only region that was already certified.

The TESDA regional

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of LORITO T. BACALARES, JR., who died intestate on October 12, 2008, consisting of a parcel of land (Lot No. 11, Block 3, Psd-13-011828, being a portion of lot 3566, Pls-22) situated in the Barrio of Ambago, City of Butuan, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-29009, containing an area of 50 square meters, is the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE LORITO T. BACALARES, JR. WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE made and entered into deceased Lorito T. Bacalares, Jr.’s heirs, namely, Prescilla Vacalares, Jhonard Y. Vacalares, and Mark Jhon Y. Vacalares, and as heirs/ vendors, selling, ceding, conveying and transferring aforementioned property unto vendee Rosalie C. Del Rosario for and in consideration of P100,000.00, per Doc. No. 123; Page No. 25; Book No. 10; Series of 2012 of the Notarial Registry of Noreen Grace C. SaliseGonzaga, Notary Public for and in Butuan City.

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ISO CERTIFICATION BID - TESDA-Caraga Regional Director Florencio F. Sunico Jr. stresses a point during the Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008 Orientation Awareness and Review of Procedures recently at CDA Conference Room, Butuan City, participated in by TESDA-Caraga Provincial Directors and ISO focal persons.

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PWDs lauded for striving hard to live

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY – “Persons with disabilities are truly an inspiration to all of us,” said City Councilor Ferdinand Nalcot at the opening program of this year’s National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week at the Butuan Central Elementary School (BCES), last week.

Councilor Nalcot, who chairs the City Council

committee on social services, expressed such an appreciation as he looks at how the PWDs are striving hard to live and making things worthy, greatly contributing to community development.

“When I see PWDs working hard despite their disability, I feel inspired and I feel more motivated to do my part well as government worker… PWDs are model of hope and strength that

we should never give up on things that will make us happy and things that will improve other people’s lives,” he stressed.

Also, Nalcot acknowledged the untiring efforts of the teachers for moulding the characters of the children, especially those with disabilities.

“We commend the valuable support and efforts of our teachers especially in the public schools handling a number of pupils in a class but are still able to perform their jobs well and have been inculcating good characters to the children so they will grow responsible and Godfearing,” said Councilor Nalcot.

As chair of the committee, he encouraged the general public to promote the rights and welfare for the PWDs not “only for this celebration, but in everyday living.”

This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme "Building an Inclusive and Non-Handicapping Environment for Persons with Disabilities." (JPG/PIACaraga/asf)

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Palace vows full inquiry into P10-billion pork barrel scam THE Palace vowed Friday to fully investigate the alleged P10-billion scam over the past decade involving pork barrel funds of senators and congressmen spent for ghost projects.

“What we would like to emphasize is all the aspects of this travesty are being investigated fully regardless of where it leads up. This applies to both the investiga-

tion on Janet Napoles and also in the investigation on Cadavero,” Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in a press briefing in Malacanang on Friday.

Janet Lim-Napoles is being implicated in a P10billion scam using mainly pork barrel funds of lawmakers for bogus projects.

Napoles denied the allegations saying her company,

Senate resumes session on July 22

THE Senate will resume its regular session today (July 22) to open the 16th Congress of the Philippines after which senators will proceed to the House of Representatives in the afternoon for a joint session of Congress to hear the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Six neophyte senators will be joining the 16th Congress. They are Bam Aquino, Grace Poe, Sonny Angara, Cynthia Villar, Nancy Binay, and JV Ejercito.

Also joining the 16th Congress are reelectionist Senators Loren Legarda, Alan Peter Cayetano, Chiz Escudero, Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, Antonio Trillanes IV and Gregorio Honasan II. The other senators who

comprise the 16th Congress include Pia Cayetano, Juan Ponce Enrile, Miriam Defensor, Franklin Drilon, Teofisto Guingona III, Acting Senate President Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, Manuel “Lito” Lapid, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., Sergio Osmeña, Ralph Recto, Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. and Vicente Sotto III. Records from the Office of the Legislative Bills and Index Service showed a total of 895 bills had been filed for the 16th Congress as of today, July 18. Senators Sotto, Legarda, Marcos, Escudero and Estrada were the first to file their pet bills.

Among the 16th Congress priority bills are the proposed additional amendments to the Anti-Money

JLN Corporation, had never transacted business with the government or any of its agencies. Napoles is the president and CEO of JLN Corporation.

In 2001, Napoles and her husband, retired Army Maj. Jaime Napoles, were among 18 personnel of the Navy Marine Corps and civilians, charged by the Office of Ombudsman in connec-

tion with the acquisition of substandard Kevlar helmets worth P3.8 million.

Napoles was also summoned by the Senate blue ribbon committee during its investigation on the P728million fertilizer scam involving then Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-joc” Bolante.

Napoles’s woes stemmed from the allegations of Ben-

hur K. Luy, 31, a distant cousin and her personal assistant in JLN Corp., that she had ordered his kidnapping and illegal detention.

Luy, who was rescued by a special task force of NBI agents last March, outlined the alleged involvement of Napoles in the scam.

He said Napoles purportedly used funds from the lawmakers’ priority devel-

opment assistance funds (PDAF) or pork barrel, and various government entities, for ghost projects executed by several dozen bogus contractors in the past 10 years.

The Palace said it is letting the Department of Justice, through the National Bureau of Investigation to fully investigate the case. philippine news agency

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

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ALGERICO BAINO- Vendor Case No; 2013-10-1240 MARIO A. AMORA - Vendee 2009-10-1634

ANASTACIO MABASCOG -Vendor ANALIZA RONQUILLO - Vendee

Case No; 2013-10-1173

ARMAND LABLA Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2013-10-1243 2008-10-1352

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NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 30, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least TEN(10)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity and amendment of line of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the route; Cogon Market to Bayabas and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 29, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least TEN(10)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE service along the route;Puerto –Bugo to Santa Ana,Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 30, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least TEN(10)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 22, 2013

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 17th day of July, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 22, 2013

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 22, 2013

JOSE SENCIO

Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2013-10-1236 2008-10-1531 2009-10-1365

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with consolidation of cases to operate PUJ service on the line;Carmen Market to Igpit Opol (all in Misamis Oriental)and vice versa with the use of two (2)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 30, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 22, 2013

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Loan Condonation and Restructuring Extended for Delinquent Balikatan Borrowers

B

ahay Financial Services, Inc. (BFS) extended its loan condonation and restructuring program in continuing its effort to help Balikatan borrowers realize their homeownership aspirations.

Called the Panalo Max Offer, the program was first launched in April 2012 and its primary objective was to offer highly-discounted terms for delinquent Balikatan borrowers as well as other term financing

resolutions depending on the status of borrowers’ accounts.

“It has been BFS’ policy that foreclosure is a last resort and least preferred option in resolution situations.

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We want borrowers to be able to save their homes and get closure rather than see them go through foreclosure and eviction because of one reason or another.

This is what the extended Panalo Max Offer represents – a ‘helping hand’ extended by BFS in realizing our borrowers’ dreams of homeownership,” explained Juno Henares-Chuidian, Head of Corporate Communication.

To date, the response for the Panalo Max Offer has been positive with thousands of borrowers resolving their accounts which included Balikatan borrowers who were based

abroad as OFW’s. In spite of its past success, BFS urges the qualified Balikatan accountholders to resolve their accounts earlier since the foreclosure process does not stop until and unless they enter into a loan settlement agreement with Balikatan.

The extended Panalo Max Offer runs up to September 23, 2013 In the past seven years, BFS has constantly tried to reach its borrowers in efforts to encourage them to avail of its affordable condonation programs.

The company has created a number of channels its dedicated account specialists can use to com-

municate to clients.

Past efforts have used letters, phone calls, SMS, B-Online (an online video counselling service), including door-to-door visits to key areas such as Metro Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Laguna, Rizal, Batangas, Bataan, Pampanga, General Santos, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod and Iloilo.

Since BFS took over the highly-delinquent portfolio from the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) in 2006, thousands of Filipino families throughout the country were helped to fully resolve their long outstanding and overdue loan obligations.

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City JEREMY NINO TAN MALACK CASE NO; 2013-10-1O23 Applicant/s

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ANITA T. SURBAN Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2013-10-1244 2008-10-1979

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City JESSIE BULALHOG - Vendor CASE NO; 2013-10-1248 PAIRAT, JERRY M. -Vendee (2008-10-1378)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MARITES CALUNIA Applicant/s

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ROBERTO BELLEZA Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2013-10-1251 2008-10-1072

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority to and his/ her authorized of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT TRUCK service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of six (6)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 30, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;City Proper to Pugaan (all in Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 30, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;City Proper to Tambo Gerona (all in Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 30, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line ;City Proper to Isabel Village –Palao Riverside via Medical –Brgy. Hall (all Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 29, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;City Proper to Brgy. Dalipuga (all in Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 30, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI service on the line;within Iligan City and from said place to any point in Iligan City and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 30, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 22, 2013

MDN: July 22, 2013

MDN: July 22, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City SALVADOR ARDONA Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2013-10-1249 2008-10-389

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City RENE CARINAN Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2013-10-1245 2008-10-1210

CERILO SOLOMON Applicant/s

MDN: July 22, 2013

MDN: July 22, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City CASE NO; 2013-10-1247 2008-10-1863

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ALBERTO ULYSESS E. DUMDUM Applicant/s

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

CASENO;2013-10-1239 2008-10-1301

MDN: July 22, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City JOSE M. COBONG Applicant/s

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

Case No; 2013-10-1234 2009-10-2196

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ABELARDO JANIOSO Case No; 2013-10-1228 Applicant/s 2008-10-1339

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APPLICANT request authority To extend the validity of the certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ Service on the line;City Proper to Sawali –Fuentes (all in Iligan City )and vice versa with e use of ONE (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 30, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience(CPC) to operate PUJ service on the line;City Proper to Brgy. San Miguel (all in Iligan City )and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 29, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC)to operate PUJ service on the line ;City Proper to Luinab –Bahayan (all in Iligan City) and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 30, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to Extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Pier (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 29, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Balingis/Macanhan (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 29, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE (5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 19th day of July, 2013

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate RAC SERVICE on the line;From Bukidnon and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 26, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MDN: July 22, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City TERESITA VILLARINO -Vendor CASE NO; 2013-10-1233 LEOGARDO H. LLANOS -Vendee 2008-10-144

MDN: July 22, 2013

MDN: July 22, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City PAULA B. POLESTICO –Vendee

CASE NO; 2013-10-1252

MDN: July 22, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MARGIE DALEON -Vendee Applicant/s

Case No; 2013-10-1254

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MERLY DACER Applicant/s

Case No; 2013-10-1242

MDN: July 22, 2013

MDN: July 22, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City CELSO LIMBAG -Vendee Applicant/s

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

CASE NO; 2013-10- 1241

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City GINA WABE Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2013-10-1253 2008-10-1561

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APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE to operate PUJ service on the line;Manolo Fortich to Camp Philips –Alae (all in Bukidnon)and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 29, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 19th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate FILCAB Service on the line;RBC; Pier –Cogon Market –Velez-LKKS Center and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 31, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 18th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate FILCAB service on the line ;Puerto to Balingoan and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 31, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE (5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 19th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority For approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate FILCAB service on the line;Balongis –Macanhan –Cogon Market and vice versa with the use of One(1) unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 31, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 19th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate FILCAB service on the line;Puerto to Balingoan and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 31, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 19th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for Extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market –Apovel –Bulua Terminal and vice versa with the use of two (2)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on July 31, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 19th day of July, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 22, 2013

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 22, 2013

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 22, 2013

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 22, 2013

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 22, 2013

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 22, 2013

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monday | july 22, 2013

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How an odd-named barangay called Moog came to be the site of Laguindingan airport IT WAS in 1964 that it all started per my best recall.

On that uneventful year I started my job as agency clerk with an Ayala group of companies all dealing with non-life insurance and reinsurance.

The companies were FGU Insurance Corporation, Philippine Guaranty Co. and Universal Insurance.

B eing the only employee of the Cagayan de Oro Agency office, I was made to share some leftover space with another then very popular Ayala life insurance company, Insular Life Assurance.

We both occupied a good portion of the 2nd floor of the Casino Kitchenette building along the corner of Tiano Bros. and So. Divisoria Sts., in front of the Rizal monument in Divisoria Park.

Suddenly one summer day, our office routines were upended with the arrival of a team of important-looking officials all sent by Ayala

The Ignatian Perspective Amado V. Neri Corporation. It turned out to be quite a high-powered team, when it was assembled in full force.

There were marketing people, a geologist, a lawyer, engineers, etc. Some dressed ready to travel hard, noticeable by their Las Arenas cowboy hats, which were quite popular then.

Las Arenas was another Ayala company which operated from Davao and though I thought it was in agriculture, also produced those nice looking ten-gallon hats.

Many of us had them to parade around town.

As far as I can recall, the team had personalities like Antonio Bangoy, Mario Camacho, a brother of Fr. Mondonedo, Mario Noble

who joined later, and familiar faces whose names escape me now. Like a burly and muscled gentleman who was an engineer, and who walked with a clear swagger.

But who was friendly, ever ready with his disarming smile.

This was the team sent by the Head Office with one critical purpose in mind.

That was to purchase real estate in the then unheardof place of Laguindingan, in the barrio of Moog. As long-time city residents all we knew was that it was close to Alubijid and was indeed part of it at an earlier time.

So for the next several months, this hardy and busy team toiled aided by support team members who drove

vehicles, or who knew the locale and the locals, or who were local legal eagles versed in the intricacies of real estate ownership under unique local conditions.

Countless sorties to the area were made, originating from our office which promptly became their local office and their contact station for communications to or from the central office. Team members also promptly co-opted tables and chairs and office equipment from the regular office workers for their work. And obscure me in my little corner was not spared.

As the months passed, the developing mysteries lurking in our minds begun to unravel. So in due time we learned that Ayala group had gotten into a partnership with a Texas-based cement company to open up a local cement factory to rival the then existing cement factories in Iligan. The new company was named Diamond Cement See airport, page 8

A financial system you can bank on MANY factors play in the success of an economy and one of these is the presence of a sound financial system.

In the Philippines, the financial system is composed of banks and non-bank financial intermediaries that channel the savings of households, firms or governments into loans and investments.

At any given time, there will be those with excess funds and those who are short of and in need of funds. What the financial system does is that it acts as a go-between between suppliers of funds and users of funds so that these resources can be used more productively and in the process help grow our economy.

Speaking Out Ignacio Bunye The Bangko Sentral plays a very important role as the supervisor and regulator of all banks and non-bank financial institutions with quasi-banking functions.

The Bangko Sentral ensures the soundness and stability of the system through efficient and effective supervision and examination.

The BSP ensures that management of banks pass the “fit and proper” test, that

they adhere to strict good governance and that at all times bankers discharge their fiduciary responsibilities which require high standards of integrity and performance.

The BSP also requires banks to maintain a healthy and adequate capitalization, not just to service the needs of their client but also to be able to withstand unforeseen shocks, whether external or

internal.

Capital Adequacy Ratio or CAR has thus become a very good indicator of the banking system’s resiliency.

CAR has breached 17 pct and is expected to go higher as the BSP presses early compliance with Basel III capitalization requirements

by January 2014.

Banks in general have shown increasing trends both in deposit generation and in lending. These are indicative of the steadily growing confidence of the general public in the formal banking system.

As a measure of bank’s lending standards, nonperforming loans have also dropped to record lows.

See BANK, page 8

Advanced directives: should we or should we not

IN ONE of the case conferences that I attended, I overheard a group of Clinical Clerks discussing one of their patients, who is terminally ill. The one in charge of this particular patient was preparing the clinical summary just in case her patient dies.

A member of her team was teasing her, why so early a summary, just because her patient has a DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDER? I was struck by her answer: I want to facilitate the release of my patient in order not to delay further the family.

Whew! I salute this incoming member of the Medical Community.

In our country, being a tightly knit family and all,

Health In Focus Dr. Mary Jean Loreche with that embedded culture of BAHALA NA system, we oftentimes forget to prepare for the eventuality of our mortality. Most, if not all, would not even wish to discuss it, as if, to do so, is an invitation. But, we all will go that way. It is alright if we die of natural causes like old age, but, where, a chronic illness hits us or the Big C, that can make

us candidates to become terminally ill, it is added knowledge to understand and know what a DNR ( Do Not Resuscitate ) or an Advanced Directive is.

A DNR is just a type of an Advanced Directive, wherein the patient makes his/her wishes known to his/ her family, friends and the Medical Staff. I have been witness to patients going

into a Cardiac Arrest or, patients who become comatose, or sometimes termed as basket cases, wherein life is being sustained by mechanical ventilators, and tubing everywhere. You can feel the pain and stress of the family and friends who watch a loved one in this condition. It would be worth it, though, if the patient will come off it, better. But studies have shown that survival rate once a patient undergoes resuscitation is in the 6-15%, in a hospital setting. This becomes worse for patients with chronic illnesses, and those with malignancies. To resuscitate or not, is actually a very difficult and See advanced, page 8

friday | july 19, 2013

Editor: RUEL PELONE Email: ruel_pelone2002@yahoo.com

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Infra, livelihood projects turned-over to four NorMin towns

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he Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to implement interventions that focus on poverty reduction to more farming communities in Region 10.

Under its rural infrastructure component, MRDP has recently turned over seven rehabilitated, upgraded and constructed farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon amounting to P 36,457,947.07.

These include the upgrading of the 2.3 km.-Matampay IlayaDumarawang Ilaya FMR and the 2.36 km-Raw-an FMR, the rehabilitation of the 2.39 km.Tenazas-Pendulonan FMR and the construction of the 1.7 km.Cabasagan-San Isidro-UpperMagpatao FMR in Lala, Lanao del Norte; the upgrading of the 2.568 km.-Nabataan-SalagsagYungod FMR in Salay, Misamis Oriental; the upgrading of the 0.942 km.-Sumalag FMR in Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental; and the rehabilitation of the 2.574 km.-Ocasion-Licoan FMR in Sumilao, Bukidnon.

The infrastructure project is seen to cover 6,260.81 hectares of farm areas that produce agricultural commodities such as rice, corn,

root crops, industrial crops, fruits and vegetables grown by 3,569 farming households.

Constancio C. Maghanoy, Jr., DA-10 Regional Technical Director encouraged the residents and investors within the farming communities to support the local government unit in their efforts for the proper operation and maintenance of the FMR. Thus, the MRDP also conducted a training on Barangay Roads Operations and Maintenance (BROM) among barangay officials, representatives from the municipal local government unit, investors, other agri-stakeholders and project beneficiaries which will serve as guide for them in ensuring that the road is well maintained.

Meanwhile, 12 livelihood projects under the Community Fund for Agricultural Development (MRDP-CFAD) were also handed-over to the local government unit of Libona and to the farmers and people’s organizations in Sumilao, Bukidnon amounting to P4.5M.

Five barangays in Libona, Bukidnon will benefit from livelihood projects such as the establishment of four solar dryers with warehouse for corn and production of sweet corn, while eight people’s and farmers’ organizations in Sumilao, Bukidnon will benefit from livelihood projects on integrated high value vegetable production, agricultural livelihood development, high value vegetable production for protected area management, integrated rice and vegetable production and integrated livestock production.

With better roads and income-generating projects, the DA-10 Regional Executive Director Lealyn A. Ramos is optimistic that these interventions will spur economic development in the community that will support the country’s target on food sufficiency this year and onwards.

“As this better road network facilitates efficient transport of goods, the farmers are encouraged to produce more so they can contribute to the food sufficiency program of the government,” Ramos said. # (VANESSA MAE S. SIANO, DA-RAFID 10)

Engr. Deliza Camaro (right), MRDP-RI Focal Person heads the conduct of the Barangay Roads Operations and Maintenance Training with the barangay officials of Licoan, representatives from the municipal LGU, investors and other agri-stakeholders during the turn-over of the Ocasion-Licoan FMR in Sumilao, Bukidnon.

MRDP turns-over farm-to -market roads with a total length of 14.834 kms. to four towns in Region 10 amounting to more than P36M. DA-10 Regional Executive Director Lealyn A. Ramos together with Eng. Roxana H. Hojas, DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations hand-over the responsibility of the proper use and maintenance of the four newly constructed road sections in Lala, Lanao del Norte to Mayor Allan J. Lim (top right) and the upgraded Nabataan-Salagsag-Yungod FMR in Salay, Misamis Oriental to Misamis Oriental Vice-Governor Norris Babiera and Salay Mayor Romeo Gue (top left). Meanwhile, DA-10 Regional Technical Director Constancio C. Maghanoy, Jr. spearheads the ceremonial turn-over of the rehabilitated Occasion-Licoan FMR in Sumilao, Bukidnon to Barangay Captains Adronico A. Bulanta of Licoan and Ronnie G. Mangga of Ocasion (bottom left) and the upgraded Sumalag FMR in Konoguitan, Misamis Oriental to Mayor Jerome Lagbas (bottom right) .

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DA-10 Regional Technical Directors Engr. Roxana H. Hojas (left) and Constancio C. Maghanoy, Jr. (right), spearhead the turn-over of 12 livelihood projects under the MRDP-CFAD to five barangays in Libona, Bukidnon and eight farmer’s and people’s organizations in Sumilao Bukidnon, amounting to P4.5M. Photo credits: EUSabellina and VMSSiano

Gensan police push reward system for crime witnesses, tipsters GENERAL Santos City–– Police officials here are pushing for the creation of a localized incentive or reward system for crime witnesses and informants in a bid to enhance their crime prevention and control initiatives.

Sr. Supt. Froilan Quidilla, city police director, issued such recommendation to the city council here as he admitted that their ongoing efforts to resolve the recent

surge in murders and other crime-related incidents in the city were hampered by the lack of witnesses.

“Our efficiency in solving crimes is affected by adamant witnesses, inadequate personnel and logistics and (lack of ) community support,” he said.

From January to June 15, the police official said they have recorded a total 802 crime-related incidents within the city’s 26 baran-

gays.

Quidilla said 662 of these or 83 percent comprise robbery and theft cases while 48 or six percent were carnapping incidents.

In terms of murder, he said they have recorded 37 fatalities in 49 shooting incidents during the first six months of the year.

“Nine of these cases were already solved but 40 have remained unsolved,” Quidilla said in a presentation.

Of the profiling conducted by police investigators on the victims, 13 of them had involvement in illegal drug activities, 13 in theft and robbery cases, five in carnapping incidents and two in murder and homicide, he said.

Quidilla said the background of the 24 other victims was unknown or no information involving them was immediately available.

He noted that they have

“We’re continually valialready created a special investigation and intelli- dating some intelligence gence team that will look reports that we gathered into these cases.

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A JOURNEY OF A TEACHER A LEADER WHO INSPIRES Wendell C. Catam-isan-SST-1, KIBURIAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, Kiburiao, Quezon, Bukidnon

We encounter different kinds of experiences when it comes to leadership as teacher. There are big differences between the old and new teachers. Some are considered best, some has higher positions and each teacher has his/her own teaching techniques.

Being a teacher concerns not just teaching. It entails a great responsibility of being a leader in our own ways especially in dealing with students and the community where he belongs as a whole. Our role as teacher is very critical and crucial yet challenging. This is because we play a great role in molding our students to become productive citizens which is essential to nation building.

We, teachers, may have different kinds of experiences.

But I am really sure that we share the same goal.

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. And that is a good indication that you are a good teacher and a good motivator. As mentors, we are not in the position to force our students to follow our advice. But rather, we can invite them heartily into the adventurous journey of life.

In such journey, we can be somehow be a good influence to and to provide proper guidance to them in facing the real world after finishing their studies in college.

Words of thanksgiving and simple texts of appreciation

from our students would be more than enough to pay our hardships and is a teacher’s priceless possession that he can be proud of. As a teacher, it is our great honor to serve as an instrument in making our students look into life in wider perspective and help the appreciate God’s wonderful creations despite of their daily struggles in life. Letting them know that their struggles is a good start to strive more and making them feel you are there to help would be a great relief for the students.

I am not saying that I am perfect. As a matter of fact, I have a lot of weaknesses as a person. The only difference is, I am using them as my strength to fight different

challenges in my teaching career. But I am hoping that these weaknesses will not overpower my optimism in life especially in my profession so that I can continue doing things which i think is right. As what quotation says “Real leaders are ordinary people with extra-ordinary determination” and who I am referring to is a teacher.

So, teachers all over the world, let us continue touching and inspiring students without comparison of our achievements in our chosen career. Rather, let us be humble and proud that we are instruments in making our students embrace real change. (thanks to Lorence Angelie Veloso-IV-Pearl students of KNHS)

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The BSP is not just a regulator and supervisor of banks. The BSP is also very active in advancing its advocacy of inclusive f inance and consumer protection.

The BSP is mindful that while deposits have indeed grown, there are still many out there, especially in the countryside, who belong to the so-called “un-served” or “underserved”.

To reach out to them, BSP teams regularly go out to the fields teach-

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about these incidents and conducting periodic intelligence and investigation case conferences about the matter,” he said.

As part of their crime prevention and control strategies, the official said they have been conducting regular checkpoints and intensified the implementation of “operation sita and kapkap bakal” on motorists to check for possible loose firearms.

Quidilla said they have adopted an integrated patrol system to increase their

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touché issue , that we oftentimes shy away from discussing it.

But, I believe that it is always good to understand the basics of an Advanced Directive or a DO NOT RESUSCITATE. There must be a balance between

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Corporation supposedly the same name as the US partner. Ayala was tasked with securing the appropriate real estate for its site. The targeted areas in Laguindingan were found to be geologically ideal and perfect for such a factory, the soil being very rich in limestone.

There were both frenetic actions and discussions all centering around the selling and acquisition of real estate, with a cadre of lawyers making sure that documentation was proper and legal. And in those idyllic days the price of real estate, especially

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ing financial literacy. A good many of those who attend the financial literacy programs are OFW families. Of late, the BSP has partnered with the Department of Education to incorporate financial literacy lessons in core academic subjects.

The BSP’s mess age: Learn to distinguish between your wants and needs. Spend for your needs but postpone spending for your wants. Make it a habit to save what you don’t spend. Better still, make it a habit to save in banks.

Unload P1.4-b ‘hot’ rice to soften prices, gov’t urged

visibility in various parts of the city.

Through the city police’s community relations unit, he said they have launched a series of information and awareness campaigns on crime prevention and control in various local communities.

Quidilla said the initiative included the “safer GenSan” seminar series, which focuses on providing community stakeholders with crime prevention tips and enhance their collaboration and coordination with the city police office.

(Allen V. Estabillo/MindaNews)

A LAWMAKER urged government to unload its large inventory of impounded smuggled rice, worth some P1.4 billion, to soften the price of the grain, which has temporarily gone up by P2 per kilo due to seasonal factors.

“Government should draw on some 600,000 sacks of confiscated rice to thwart any upward pressure on prices,” said LPG-MA Rep. Arnel Ty, House trade and industry committee member.

“Right now, these highly perishable sacks of seized rice from Vietnam are just wasting away,” Ty pointed out.

Ty’s remarks came shortly after the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported the theft of at least 100 sacks of smuggled rice stashed in a container yard at the Cebu International Port.

Ty is counting on the Depar tment of Finance (D OF) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to quickly resolve the impasse over the disposition of the

‘hot’ rice shipments.

The sacks of smuggled rice are in the custody of the BOC under the DOF. The BOC has claimed it has no choice but to sell the contraband in a competitive public auction.

However, the National Food Authority (NFA) under the DA has offered to buy the sequestered rice at a negotiated price.

“The NFA should be allowed to purchase the rice from the BOC under an agency-to-agency contract.

Then the NFA should turn around and release the rice into the open market. This will boost supply and ease prices,” Ty said.

An agency-to-agency agreement would be an acceptable mode of government procurement under the law, subject to certain conditions, according to the Department of Justice.

“The purchase price is not that big a deal. Government will merely be transferring money from one pocket to another,” Ty said.

Through a House resolution, Ty has been urging government to ensure national food security by strategically stockpiling reserves of essential grains such as rice, corn and milled soya.

The lawmaker cited the need “to cushion the Philippines from highly volatile commodity prices and potential future shortages.”

He warned that extreme climate conditions have put the world’s food crops under constant risk of being lost due to severe flooding and harsh drought.

Established by a Marcos-era decree, the NFA is mandated to secure the country’s supply of grains, particularly rice.

The NFA carries out several strategies, including buffer stocking, processing activities, the procurement of paddy from farmers, the dispersal of paddy and milled rice to key locations, and the distribution of the grain to marketing outlets at appropriate times, such as during natural or man-made

calamities or emergencies.

The agency also stabilizes the production and supply of rice by buying the grain at farm-gate prices that allow farmers to earn a profit, and then turning around to sell the grain at affordable wholesale and retail prices.

In March, the NFA said it will have to import some 187,000 metric tons (MT) of rice this year to augment the country’s stockpile.

The volume is about 63 percent less than the 500,000 MT of rice imported by the NFA last year. The smuggled rice in the BOC’s custody consists of around 500,000 bags seized in Cebu City in March this year.

Worth some P1.2 billion, the confiscated rice bags from Vietnam arrived in a total of 1,194 container vans misdeclared as shipments of stone and wooden slabs.

The BOC also has possession of another 94,000 bags of rice worth P200 million, also from Vietnam, intercepted in Legazpi City in September last year.

quality of life and quality of death. An Advanced Directive is but a wish list, that a patient would want done or not done to him/her. It contains his/ her desire as to the extent of medical attendance to his/her needs like, being attached to a mechanical ventilator, whether an endotracheal intubation is

preformed, defibrillation done when the heart stops, medications that will be given or withheld. A DNR on one hand is written as an order by the Attending Doctor, as per instruction of the patient or the family.

This is written down in the chart. Just like an advanced directive, it also mentions what should be or should

not be done to the patient, should the patient go into cardiac or respiratory arrest. In both instances, basic medical care like the giving of oxygen is not denied the patient.

It is important to discuss these matters with their Clinician, in order to appreciate the medical condition of their patient,

what to expect and the prognosis, in order for them to arrive at an informed decision. It eases the burden on the family in making that crucial decision with regards the continuance or discontinuance of certain treatment modalities for their terminally ill patients. A major consideration would be, if

the benefits far outweigh the burden, and if the intervention can improve the quality of living of the patient. But more than the unburdening the family, is the very thought, that the patient is spared from the unnecessary pain and suffering. For to die with dignity is as much of a right as well as a gift.

outside the city limits was not that enviable, most of the land devoted principally to growing coconuts. But the many landowners in the area found their golden opportunity to convert their inert and idle lands to ready cash. So the rush to sell went unabated until there was not much more to sell.

After a year or two, just as quickly the kinetic activities tapered down as things imperceptibly went back to normal. And I had in the meantime moved on to another pursuit, another job.

But just the same I landed in the lap of another Ayala company, this time their flagship company, Bank of the Philippine Islands. Again the talk

about the proposed cement factory surfaced. And as I recall we did open an account under the name of Diamond Cement Corporation. But just the same nothing much developed with regard to the proposed partnership with the USbased company. Until some global disturbances brought out the news that the protracted waiting would end since the US company had backed out.

Notwithstanding, our banking relationship with the proposed company continued because after all there was some money to be made with the huge estate bought by the Ayalas. Of course, just how big it was I never knew personally

but I shall revisit this topic later. Since the estate was planted to coconuts, the owners became coconut harvesters, selling copra as their product.

Some years later in the early 70’s, the head honcho of BankPI, Enrique Zobel had an airstrip made in Barrio Moog close to the ocean so he would be able to land his private plane when he visited the BankPI branches of Mindanao or when he went on his private leisure trips. Like scuba-diving?

And usually, officers of the bank would get the honors of picking him up from his private airstrip.

So fast-forward almost 50 years later and that site has become the newest

airport, reputedly of international airport caliber, of Cagayan de Oro. And auspiciously, we see the current head honcho of Ayala in the person of Jaime Augusto Zobel Ayala (JAZA) as one of the more important guests during the airport’s inauguration this week, and who appeared to be all smiles.

And why not! He has all reasons to be happy, not only for having opened recently the newest Ayala mall in the city’s downtown, but because its Laguindingan estate surrounds or abuts this newest airport.

So how big of a real estate goldmine is Ayala sitting on in Barangay Moog, Laguindingan? The

airport complex is listed as being contained in an area of 4.17 square kms.

Or translated differently, about 400 hectares. Now remember part of this was donated – presumably by Ayala. So can we assume that the original estate of Ayala was about 1000 has. or about 10 square kms. at least?

Is Laguindingan big enough to accommodate such a size? Yes, its total area composed of 11 barangays is about 44 square kms.

So funny-sounding Barangay Moog has gained nationwide renown from this point on. All because of a botched partnership, derailed by a global disturbance?

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

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Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR Municipality of Dimataling

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR Municipality of Dimataling

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR Municipality of Dimataling

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARGIE DELOS SANTOS CADONDOY has filed with this Office a petition for Change of GENDER from MALE to Change FEMALE in the birth Certificate of JOVIMAR DELOS SANTOS CADONDOY, who was born on November 20, 2008 at Poblacion, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines and Whose parents are JOBANIE PERES CADONDOY and MARGIE MAGPALE DELOS SANTOS.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file her written opposition with this office not later than July 3, 2013.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that VERGELITA MANGLICMOT SABAL has filed with this Office a petition for Change of GENDER from FEMALE to MALE in the birth Certificate of JUVIL AVENTURA MANGLICMOT, who was born on June 29, 1992 at Poblacion, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines and Whose parents are VIRGILIO CASTRO MANGLICMOT and JULIETA GEGUIRA AVENTURA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file her written opposition with this office not later than July 3, 2013.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that FELOMINA HAYO TAMBUS, has filed with this Office a petition for Change of GENDER from MALE to FEMALE in the birth Certificate of JOHN FRANCIS TAMBUS MAGLINTE, who was born on February 25, 1998 at Baluno, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines and Whose parents are ANCILLA HAYO TAMBUS and ALDWIN HARAP MAGLINTE.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file her written opposition with this office not later than July 3, 2013.

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their children despite their physical disabilities.

She reminded her audience that children are the hope of the nation and they can be future leaders of the country.

Amista cited the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) that recognizes the inherent dignity and worth, and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family, as the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.

The United Nations, in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the International Covenants on Human Rights, has proclaimed and agreed that everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth therein, without distinction of any kind.

It also reaffirms the universality, indivisibility, interdependence and interrelatedness of all human rights and fundamental freedoms and the need for persons with disabilities to be guaranteed their full enjoyment without discrimination.

Government agencies and partner stakeholders have programs and services equally available, especially to the PWDs, Amista further said.

“We, in government are converging our efforts and utilizing our resources to provide these programs and services to them. We also employ PWDs, who are exceptional in their field of interest, and we continuously conducts skills trainings for those PWDs who wanted to learn more and start their own business,” Amista stated.

Amista further encouraged the PWDs to work hard and never stop believing that they are part of nation-building and they are important in the society.

(JPG/PIA 13 Caraga/jdelpf)

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donors, as human blood for transfusion is the only form of treatment that cannot be manufactured.

Wit h t his, PRO 13 headed by Police Chief Supt. Getulio P. Napeñas, conducted a bloodletting activity on July 18 at PRO 13 Grandstand.

A total of 91bags (450 cc/bag) of blood were collected, 55 bags went to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC)

and 36 bags to the Caraga Hospital, all in Butuan City.

“With this blood donation, many lives will be saved and it is a healthy habit on the part of the donor,” said Regional Director Napeñas.” (PO3 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas, PRO13 Info Office Duty PNCO, and member of Mindanao Press Alliance for Sustainable Development/MMG/ asf )

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With the vaccine, Valencia believes that the rate of infant mortality and morbidity in the region will gradually end.

“We address not only the Millennium Development Goal 4 or the reduction of child mortality, but we also save lives of infants who are primarily vulnerable to the disease. We give the hope of a better generation where infants are well and healthy,” Valencia added.

Meantime, DOH Assisant Sec. Enrique Tayag encouraged all partners and stakeholders to intensify the advocacy campaign against pneumonia disease in the region, anchored on the theme, “DOHbol time sa Caraga laban sa Pulmonya.”

(FEA/Johny S Natad/PIACaraga/jdelpf )

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from page 1 del Sur. As such, he’s been leading the campaign against destructive mining and logging in their area. He believed that leading the campaign earned him the ire of powerful businessmen and politicians in the province.

In t he last ele c t ions, Trillanes rallied behind several politicians who have the same advocacy with the SAC. “This advocacy contributed to the victory of antimining advocate candidates like Cantilan Mayor Genito Guardo,” he said.

“Su ko kaayo si l a kay napildi man ang ilang mga pro-mining bet. (They’re ver y angr y because their pro-mining bets lost during the elections),” Trillanes told MindaNews on the phone Friday.

Trillanes said he has no police or military escort to provide him security.

On Friday, the Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. issued a statement saying that on May 24, Trillanes’s mother was awakened by a suspicious noise at their house in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. When she turned on the light at their veranda, she saw

two bonnet-wearing men who rushed to a parked motorcycle and hastily left, it added.

Two months before that, Trillanes said he had received information that an influential personality in the province allegedly wants him liquidated.

While he did not give a name, Trillanes said that person “is involved in mining, logging and politics.”

Trillanes said that some of his fellow environmentalists have already been killed, including tribal leader Datu Manuel “Kajugjug” Gardigo, a Manobo chieftain from Barangay Agsam in Lanuza town, who was shot five times by still unidentified suspects last May. He said Gardigo was one of the leaders opposing illegal logging activities particularly in the concession of Surigao Development Corporation.

Another environmental activist, Dr. Isidro Olan, was ambushed in Carmen, Surigao del Sur last October, but survived. He was wounded by a bullet on the right shoulder.

Olan is the founder and executive director of the Lovers of Nature Foundation based in his hometown. He is an active member of the SAC in the Vicariate of CarCanMadCarLanPar. Trillanes said the attacks against environmentalists will not deter his campaign against mining and illegal logging activities in the area.

On Monday, the PMPI said it will file a comprehensive report on the harassments being suffered by Trillanes at the Commission on Human Rights (CHR).

“We believe that the motive behind the harassment on Chito Trillanes has something to do with his advocacy against destructive mining.

Its clandestine nature, the fact that the identities of the ones doing the surveillance are yet to be known, further bolster his claim that his life and person are in danger should the surveillance continue.

This must be stopped,” Fr. Oliver Castor, PMPI project officer said in the statement.

Castor said that the Mindanao office of the human rights group Task Force Detainees of the Philippines assisted them in finalizing the fact sheet for the case.

He also said that they will submit to the CHR a video of Trillanes explaining his experiences.

“Because of these threats, Trillanes is moving from one safe house to another although he continues to be active in the sidelines for the environmental campaigns of the SAC. No person, especially someone who dedicated his time to the defense of our natural resources, deserves this situation. We fervently hope that the CHR will act swiftly on this case, “ Castor appealed. (Roel Catoto/ MindaNews/jdelpf )

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Pupils, teachers participate in NDPRW BUTUAN CITY - Pupils of Butuan Central Elementary School (BCES) and teachers have joined government agencies and partner-stakeholders during the kick-off program for this year’s National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week held at the BCES quadrangle.

Feed millers receive P2.5M SURIGAO CITY - The city government of Surigao, led by Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas, and the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MDRP) handed over on July 16 a check amounting to P2.5 million to the members of the Surigao Animal Feed Mill Association. This, in a ceremony held at the CMO Conference Room, this city.

CHED to monitor IT programs BUTUAN CITY - The CHED-Technical Panel for IT Education (TPITE) Team will be coming to Caraga Region, next month, to monitor the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with IT programs.

BUB updates presented DINAGAT ISLANDS PROVINCE - DILG-Caraga Regional Director Lilibeth A. Famacion and DBMCaraga Regional Director Archilles Gerard C. Bravo presented the proposed projects for Bottom-Up Budgetting 2014 and updates of the 2013 BUB Implementation for the Province of Dinagat Islands on July 17 in San Jose town. The activity was attended

by Gov. Glenda B. Ecleo with the local chief executives, CSO representatives and key functionaries of the provincial government.

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monday | july 22, 2013 EDITOR: CHENG ORDOÑEZ

River rafting for a cause set on July 28 DAVAO CITY – A river rafting for a cause is slated in Davao River on July 28, 2013, at 11 a.m. by the B as e Camp Davao Rafting Company here.

It is a fundraising activity for the medication of freelance fitness instructor Cherry “Chai” Araneta, who has a kidney failure problem.

Araneta, formerly of Metro Lifestyle Gym, is the wife of triathlete Marjun Balaite. They are blessed with two young daughters.

“Share your blessings while having fun,” said Jack Berdos of Base Camp.

Instead of the regular rate of P1,500, Base Camp Davao will be offering a discount

price of P1,000 only per participant including transportation, gears, equipment and documentation.

“Let’s get wet and wild,” said Berdos.

White water rafting is one of the most exciting outdoor activities now in Davao City. It’s the kind of adventure that is great to share with friends and lends itself well to making a weekend excursion out of it.

In the end, white water rafting always leaves its participants wanting for more and with stories enoug h to fill the often long ride home.

Base Camp Davao is located inside the Madrazo comp ound along Ponciano Reyes Street.

Coach Chua back with Ginebra Gin Kings MANILA -- Ginebra San Miguel is a team beleaguered no more -- with the return of its coach Alfrancis Chua who resigned last Monday due to management system differences.

The pony-tailed mentor reportedly did not like the idea of having to deal with the changes in his staff as well as the prospect of interference in his coaching style.

Management sent basketball operations head Robert Non post haste to pacify Chua but it took SMC president Ramon Ang to convince him to go for a leave of absence and return if he desires to do so.

Chua appeared on Friday’s practice session at the Xavier Gym to rejoin his wards, according to premier guard Mark Caguioa’s tweet.

Caguioa described Chua’s

Coach Chua

return as a source of happiness and relief for the team that has been praying for the fiery coach’s right decision to continue what he had started in making the Gin Kings winners within a few months of handling them.

Noli Eala who was blamed by fans as the cause of Chua’s leaving the ballclub in a huff was transferred to a non-descript duty of minding San Miguel Corporation’s infrastructure after being yanked out of his duty as basketball consultant.

The Gin Kings are expecting Japhet Aguilar to join them after his stint with Gilas next month to strengthen their slot position.

It is not yet known,however, if Boycie Samar, Renato Agustin and George Gallent as assistant coaches will be acceptable to Chua. (PNA)

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Two men steer a river boat along Davao river, site of the white water rafting for-a-cause set on July 28, 2013. MindaNews file photo

Lebanon remains suspended; barred from playing in Manila MANILA – Lebanon five, one of the top contenders in the upcoming 27th FIBA Asia championship, will not be able to play in the tournament after FIBA or the International Basketball Federation upheld the suspension it meted on Lebanon.

In affirming its July 11 decision to suspend Lebanon, the world’s highest governing body in the sport cited the failure of that country’s basketball federation to put its state of affairs in order as per FIBA requirements.

“The governance issues affecting basketball in Lebanon are much deeper and much more serious than the mere absence of proper appeal and disciplinary regulations within your statutes.

Accordingly we are regretfully not in a position to reconsider our decision of July 11, 2013, and the Lebanese basketball federation remains suspended,” said FIBA in a statement.

“Despite your attempts and those of the FIBA ASIA secretary-general within the past few days to find solutions to these

issues, the situation remains highly unstable,” the statement added.

The FIBA also stated: “The scenario represents without any doubt the most serious violation of the FIBA General Statutes and all principles under which the Olympic sports movement is founded. Your federation was not and still is not properly armed to face political interference and solve sporting disputes within its own structures.”

That meant the Lebanese, who are already in Manila, will be barred from competing in the FIBA Asia tourney slated August 1 to 11 that gives to the top three finishers slots in next years’ FIBA World Cup in Spain.

“It is unfortunate that Lebanon will not be able to participate,” said Sonny Barrios, executive director of the organizing Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, Inc. “We feel sorry for the Lebanon national team which is

in Manila early as part of its preparation for the Championship. We can only wish them well and hope for positive developments in the future for Lebanese basketall as their officials try to resolve the issues confronting them,” he added.

According to the Lebanese ne wsp ap er The D ai ly St ar (www.dailystar.com.lb), citing national team committee member Jean Mamo, the team has booked a return flight for home and will arrive in Beirut on Saturday.

Some sure participants benefitted most from the latest development.

Lebanon was earlier bracketed in Group B along with Japan, Qatar and Hong Kong in the first round where the top three teams advance following intra group play.

FIBA Asia has stated there will be no other invitee, leaving Group B with just three teams which thus gained free passage to the next round of the preliminaries. (PNA)