Mindanao Daily NEWS
Volume II, No. 199
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February 21, 2014
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Firm suspects ‘cover-up’ By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Regional Editor-Caraga
SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur---The local water utility here is seeking a deeper probe from an independent government body on the frustrated killing of its forest ranger claiming there could be cover up on the way the local authorities is handling the case. See FULL STORY, page 8
Cadets bound by ‘Honor Code’
Despite the furor caused by the recommended dismissal of Cadet Jeff Aldren Cudia for alleged violations of the “Honor Code”, the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Thursday stressed that all trainees of the institution are duty bound to adhere to the above-mentioned precepts. “The development of character and integrity among the cadets is a fundamental objective of the PMA,” Academy public affairs chief Major Agnes Lynnette A. Flores said. She added that the “Honor Code” and the “Honor System” are among the primary instruments in attaining this objective. Flores said this is a unique system, which molds all the cadets to develop themselves into upright leaders of tomorrow. “Members of the Cadet Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CCAFP) See HONOR, page 15
PRC MEETING. The Philippine Red Cross
(PRC) in Misamis Oriental-Cagayan de Oro chapter holds its first regular board meeting for this year at Capitol University Medical City. Board Chairman Atty. Tony Soriano (sixth from left, standing) is joined by (standing, left)Mr. Eusebio Aguanta of DepEd, Mrs. Arabel Radaza, manager of the Mindanao Regional Blood Center;
Carlo Hollanes of Red Cross Youth, Dr. Ramon Nery of Cagayan de Oro City Hospital, Dr. Myra Yee, chapter administrator; Vice Governor Joey Pelaez, Clifford Roa, board secretary; Arch. Richard Tan, Gina Arayan, Social Welfare Officer representing Cagayan de Oro; and Sr. Insp. Estela Chavez who represents the Philippine National Police, Region 10. Seated from left, Barangay 21 chair Gilda
Cybercrime law to be used against critics, netizens, groups fear By RONALYN V. OLEA of Bulatlat.com
took an oath of allegiance. Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vin-
cente B. Emano administers the oath taking the newly elected officers of the Capitol Employees with Disabilities Association (CEDA)on February 17, 2014 at the Provincial Capitol kiosk. On stage, from left, are Cora Sabejon, president; Erwin Valledor, vice president; Noemer Manganar, secretary; Nestor Valenzuela Jr., treasurer; Alejandro Casino, auditor; and Helen Oclarit, public information officer.
Misor governor swears in disabled capitol workers; donates P50,000 as start-up funds MISAMIS Oriental--Workers with disability at the provincial capitol of Misamis Oriental were extended P50,000 start-up funds to attend to their immediate needs, Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano said on Thursday. Emano said that there are 32 worker members of the Capitol Employees with Disabilities Associa-
“Gigi” Go, Mrs. Justina “Inday” Uy of Bettina Trucking; Director Linda Deleste of CUMC, Dir. Cecilia Rafols and Past Chapter Chairperson Ester Causin. Major items discussed during the meeting are the accomplishment report for year 2013 and objectives and targets for 2014. Photo by Clifford Roa of BusinessWeek Mindanao
tion (CEDA) in Misamis Oriental, whose association is duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC). He said that the start-up capital would also allow the CEDA members to expand the organization of persons with disabilities to the province’s municipal level so that the organization could also extend assistance to them.
Last year, Emano promised to organize workers with disabilities who were working with the provincial government in a bid to “showcase their skills amidst disability.” Newly elected CEDA President Cora Sabejon, said that the association is set to encourage members to share their knowledge and experience in different
fields of endeavor and to coordinate efforts to promote the overall interest of persons with disabilities in Misamis Oriental. Sabejon, who suffers from Kyphosis, a genetic mistake that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine that stunts growth, works with the office of the provincial governor. CD with PPO
Human rights groups and netizens could not be appeased by the Supreme Court’s striking down of several provisions of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. In its decision, the high court declared Republic Act 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 constitutional except for a few provisions. Section 4 of the law, which penalizes online libel, is deemed constitutional by the high court. President Benigno Aquino III defended the online libel, saying this would not be used to stifle dissent. “Will freedom of expression be stopped? I don’t think
that is the purpose of the law,” Aquino was quoted as saying in a report. For human rights groups and internet freedom advocates, however, online libel and other provisions of the Cybercrime Act can be used to harass government critics, journalists and netizens. Cristina Palabay, Karapatan secretary general said, “The libel provision in the cybercrime law will most likely be used against those who criticize BS [Benigno Simeon] Aquino’s anti-people policies and programs and those who expose corruption and rights violations.” Karapatan filed See fear page 15
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