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TASC sees solution to water supply problem in Butuan City By Pat Samonte Regional Editor MDN-Caraga

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BUTUAN City – The Taguibo Aquatech Solutions Corporation (TASC) is confident that the perennial water problem here would be fixed and a long-term solution was near as its Water Supply Development and Water Treatment Services (WSDWTS) project is being completed.

By Christine H. Cabiasa Associate Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Civil Defense Administrator and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive Director and Undersecretary Alexander P. Pama will keynote today’s (March 25) first quarter meeting of the Regional

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Clear, at last, says dad on Iponan River By ED N. MALIZA Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– After more than a decade of being muddy, the water flowing from the Iponan river can now be used for washing and bathing. According to the report made by Councilor Zaldy Ocon, chair of the committee on environment, Iponan river’s suspended solid has reduced to 8-million from its original 400-million before February 2015. “It was a two long years of fight to change the color of the river from brown to clear,” said Ocon. See river, page A11

CANDLES MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE VICTIMS. A member of Cagayan de Oro City Police Office

(Cocpo) lights a candle in commemoration of “Fallen 44,” the 44 members of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) who were massacred in Mamasapano town. The candle lighting was held together with the monthly observance of the Maguindanao massacre, now on its fifth year and four months. The Cagayan de Oro City-based journalists, spearheaded by the Cagayan de Oro Press Club, Inc. (COPC), hold every 23rd of the month this kind of activity in the pursuit of truth and justice. Mindanao Daily News photo by Irene Dayo

Suspension of military operations By Carolyn O. Arguillas of MindaNews Last of two-part series

Maguindanao Governor Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu told reporters after the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting in the Army’s 6th Infantry Division camp in Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat

on Thursday that the municipal POCs would meet before the PPOC meeting next week to discuss the proposal to suspend military operations for at least three days to allow schools hosting evacuees to hold graduation rites. At the Dapiawan elementary school, the schedule for Kinder graduation is on

March 26 while the Grade 6 graduation is on March 28. Saria’s 18-year old granddaughter, Armia, is graduating from Grade 6. Her brothers Mohammedin 10, and Mohaleddin, 12, are finishing Grades 1 and 2, respectively. The children’s mother, Aisa Abdul, one of Saria’s daughters, explains her chil-

dren took long in starting or finishing Elementary because of the frequent evacuations from armed conflict. The IDP Protection Assessment Report also pointed to the “growing concern over the duration and scope of the ongoing military offensives, See military, page A11

By ED N. MALIZA Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City– –A village chief continue to bombard Mayor Oscar Moreno with criminal complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman in Mindanao. Puntod Punong Barangay Marvin Beja slapped Moreno and three other city hall officials charges for violations of Republic Act (RA) 7160, willful violation of the anti-graft and corrupt practices act, and violation of public officials and employees. Also facing similar charges were City Budget See mayor, page A11

Opol IPs-ABERDI inquiry

House committee issues 5-point recommendations to resolve issues By Cheng Ordoñez Associate Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The Committee that conducted a hearing on the issues concerning the lumads and the operation of A Brown Energy Resources Development, Inc. (ABER-

DI), in Opol town, Misamis Oriental, has drawn up its findings, citing five major points for consideration by the government agencies and the legislative body. The five main points have been raised by the House Committee on Indigenous Cultural Communi-

ties and Indigenous Peoples, which has looked into the plight of Higaonon tribe since the oil palm plantation started operation in their community in Opol town. The points raised by the Committee are the following: First, government agencies, like the Depart-

ment of Natural Resources (DENR) and the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), are not in harmony causing confusion in the issuance of lawful tender for both the IPs and the developer; second, concerned government See issues, page A11

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TA. CRUZ, Davao del Sur–Aboitiz Power subsidiary Hedcor Sibulan, Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation recently delivered its regular medical and dental mission to the Bagobo-Tagabawa communities in Sitio Tudaya, Sitio Pogpog, and Barangay Sibulan in Davao del Sur.

In partnership with the Province of Davao del Sur, Sta. Cruz Municipal Health Office and National Commission on Indigenous Peo-

ples, the outreach program serviced over a thousand Indigenous People (IP). “We are committed with what we have promised to

our partners. We see it as our corporate obligation. This free medical and dental mission is one way of giving what is due to our host communities,” said Hedcor’s vice president Rolando Pacquiao. “We believe that we can do well by making good,” Pacquiao added. The services included medical and dental consultation, hemoglobin tests, vaccination, and sputum

microscopy. The IP beneficiaries were given free medicine and vitamins. Common illness such as fever, flu, cough, back pains and dental related ailments were given appropriate action by the specialists. Hedcor regularly conducts outreach programs to serve the people of the communities that host their plants. This activity is one of the many elements of their

Corporate Social Responsibility Program, which focus on health, education, livelihood, and the environment. Other contributions that the company provides to host communities are farm-to-market roads and facilities on health and education. Tribal leader Datu Gideon Tolentino said, “Our simple living became exciting when Hedcor came. We were able to access health

Panabo Mayor offers 1st SOCA to predecessor By MICHAEL L UY

DAVAO DEL NORTE - With 65 days since his assumption of office, Panabo City Mayor James Gamao delivered earlier today his 1st State of the City Address (SOTCA) at the New City Hall Lobby citing the accomplishments of the late Mayor Jose Silvosa Sr. Mayor Gamao described the late Mayor Silvosa as a man of vision and a believer of change. “His tangible accomplishments served as the monument of his dedication to service, which exemplifies his love to the marginalized, the homeless and the poor,” Gamao said. He said that among the accomplishment of the late mayor for eight years were the JoeSil Villages 1, 2 and 3; Gawad Kalinga village; MANUAL LABOR- A member of Sama-Ako, an organization of workers in Franklin Baker, demonstrates construction of road networks; how they peel the coconut using bare hands during the solidarity visit of other labor groups to the the new public cemetery named striking workers of the dessicated coconut company in Sta. Cruz. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com) Panabo City Eternal Garden.

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care, education, livelihood assistance and more through Hedcor’s endeavor.” Hedcor, is a whollyowned subsidiar y of AboitizPower owning and operating 21 run-of-river hydropower plants in Benguet, Ilocos Sur, Davao City and Davao del Sur with a total capacity of 170 MWs. Very soon, Hedcor will expand its portfolio in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. (PIA/PR/Hedcor)

“His dedication has left an indelible mark in governance that posed a greater challenge for this new administration,” he said. In his SOTCA, Mayor Gamao said that in health services, the city collected a total of 4,896 donors for its Blood Program, which was recognized as the National Sandugo Hall of Famer for 3rd Place City Category, including the champions for small and large barangay categories, which were barangays Buenavista and New Visayas, respectively. In education, he said that the city, with funding from the Department of Education Central Office, allocated more than P 54-million for the construction and repair of school building and facilities; and acquisition of new school sites. In infrastructure development, Gamao said that city developed SOCA | page A7

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Kudos to the graduates Tomorrow, a Thursday, the streets along Corrales and Hayes in Cagayan De Oro City would be barren. The streets would be closed to traffic as combined military and police with bomb sniffing dogs patrol the areas. Security at the entrance of the Jesuit-run university would be rigid. Security personnel would search in detail any person entering the university compound. Anyone entering the university compound should pass a detailed security check. No. There is no war in the heart of the city. Neither there is imminent threat nor a dangerous fugitive is on the loose. Tomorrow, the university will hold a “convocation ceremony” to signal the start of the threeday 2015 commencement exercises. Fr. Roberto Yap, the President of the Jesuit-run Xavier University, announced that three important university guests, including the chief negotiator of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) would receive an award. Secretary Teresita Deles, head of the Office of the Presidential Adviser for the Peace Process (OPAPP) would be conferred an honorary doctorate degree

in humanities (honoris causa). Miriam CoronerFerrer, the governments chief peace negotiator and Mohagher Iqbal, the MILF ‘s chief peace negotiator, would each receive the “Fr. William Masterson’s Award.” Yap said that the security measure is part of the university’s commitment to make the occasion peaceful in order that parents, students, guests, and visitors would feel secure during the ceremony. Since last month, the military and the police have been burning candles in preparing an elaborate security measure for the occasion. Actually, there is nothing special about the university’s commencement exercises. After all, the graduation rites are the usual activity in any university or college anywhere in the country as the school calendar year closes. What makes the Xavier University’s graduation ceremony controversial this year was the decision of the Board of Trustees to award people involved in the “peace process” in Mindanao. Most residents, including the university alumni, have expressed apprehension over the “timing” of the award, at

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a time when 44 commandos of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were mowed, in what appeared to be a massacre in Mamapasano, Maguindanao last January 25, 2015. There are fears that the university’s graduation rites would become subject of sabotage as emotions about the Mamapasano “massacre” remains high. Others also expressed the fear that Iqbal, the MILF top man, would tow along with him dozen of armed escorts apart from the armed security of the OPAPP officials. The military and the police have allayed fears of sabotage or any untoward incident that would otherwise mar the university’s peaceful commencement exercises. The university

officials also said that Iqbal has made an assurance that no armed escort would be around when he comes to the city on Thursday. “We believed in Iqbal because we had several meetings with him in the past. We observed that Iqbal has never tagged an armed escort with him during those meetings,” Yap said during one of the many interviews with the local media. Any way, e ver y b o dy hopes that the university’s commencement exercises would be peaceful and successful. To the new graduates, congratulations! To the parents, thank you for enduring the challenge in sending the sons and daughters to school - often amid frustrations of surmounting high tuition and nasty school officials. By the way, we also wish to congratulate the Makahambus Eagles Club and the Makahambus Lodge for donating 20 hospital beds with mattresses to the JR Borja City Hospital, Wednesday morning. Kudos to Kuya Robert Dy, president, Makahambus Eagles Club and WM Jeremy Lim Lo Suy, president, Makahambus Lodge 315. May your tribe increase!-0- react: crisguardian@yahoo.com

Be empowered in your barangay

[This takes off from previous columns on the same topic, which dealt with empowering a citizen (Step Nos. 1 and 2), as a way of preparing for the synchronized Barangay Assemblies scheduled on Saturday, March 28, 2015.] A sense of powerlessness among barangay citizens often stems from the failure of their local government to perform as mandated—in planning and implementing projects, in mobilizing neighborhoods, in motivating people to get involved, in giving them a part in nation-building. This non-performance keeps the local government from producing tangible benefits for its citizens or fuller development for the community. Barangay citizens can remedy this problem by taking the initiative to improve the government’s performance. EMPOWERING STEP No. 3: Insist on professionalizing the operations of the Barangay Development Council. Next to the

(Part 3) and resources of NGOs to local development. The latter are supposed to be accredited and kept in an official list of civic clubs, people’s organizations, cooperatives, church groups, women circles, senior citizens’ chapter, youth clubs, others. Second – Review the Barangay Development Council’s performance. The law clearly states that it must Manny Valdehuesa prepare a Comprehensive Multi-sectoral Development Barangay Assembly, this is Plan. This medium-term most important institution plan (five years or so) is for developing one’s com- supposed to become part munity, its nerve center for of the municipal, city, or planning and implementing provincial Plan—which in turn are to be incorporated programs and projects. First—Review its compo- into upper-level Plans all the sition and how its members way to national (NEDA). were selected. At least one- This requirement fulfills fourth of them are supposed the democratic principle to come from locally ac- that the planning process credited civil society, chosen must begin from the ground by and from among their up, instead of from the top as preferred by oligarchs ranks. Barangay chairmen rarely and autocrats. And the observe this procedure for Plan is not supposed to be selecting its members, de- worked out by the officials priving the community of only. It should build upon the important contributions the inputs, suggestions,

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“You will never become who you want to be if you keep blaming everyone else for who you are now.” Unknown

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We are all born with shortcomings. Then, of course, we accumulate additional shortcomings through our environment and our reactions to our environment. So flawed as we are . . . just know that there is hope for

and expectations of the people—for whose benefit all development plans are supposed to be designed. The absence of a proper Development Plan causes barangay officials to improvise, regardless of actual priorities, bypassing the constituents. Result: They may build an outsize auditorium while school children make do with classes under a tree, or construct concrete roads leading to the home of the chairman or mayor or favorite congressman while farmers haul their produce on impassable trails. Or they may purchase a vehicle to service their needs while no dispensary or clinic ministers to the health of families and children. And they may build a cockpit instead of a rice-mill or corn-mill. EMPOWERING STEP NO. 4: Be sure there is an Annual Investment Plan— an important component of the Development Plan. See to it that it is a competent plan, not just a shopping list of projects the officials See valdehuesa, page A11

each person who seeks to accept the flaws. Blaming our parents, our teacher, our boss, our friend or spouse fails to move us forward. Blaming others never allows for self acceptance. Take your eyes off the blame game. The key is to accept your flaws, grow in compassion for others and look toward your creator for guidance. Create a compassion for others and allow the gentle part of who you are begin to emerge.

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City fetes 3 PMA 2015 grads from Zambo

AMBOANGA City -- Mayor Beng Climaco, on behalf of the City Government yesterday formally recognized and honoured three young Zamboangueños who were part of the Philippine Military Academy’s Sinaglahi Class 2015 for bringing honor and pride to Zamboanga City.

The three are 2Lt. Genesis Salvador Dizon of Sta. Maria, who graduated salutatorian of the Sinaglahi Class; Ensign Steven Gabica Tali of Lower Calarian who finished number 8 in class and Ensign Jael Gica Francisco of Divisoria. Dizon chose to join the Philippine Army while Tali and Francisco chose Philippine Navy as their branch of service. The formal recognition is contained in Executive Order BC 108-2015 issued by Mayor Climaco March 23 and was presented to the 3 young Zamboangueños

Mayor Beng Climaco Monday is assisted by City Police Director Col. Angelito Casimiro in presenting the executive order recognizing and honoring 2Lt. Genesis Dizon, Ens. Steven Tali and Ens. Jael Francisco--Zamboangueños included in the PMA Sinaglahi Class 2015 for bringing honor and pride to Zamboanga. JOEY BAUTISTA

during the mayor’s regular Monday press briefing in City Hall. “The City Government of Zamboanga, and the entire Zamboangueño community, jointly and with solidarity express their heartfelt congratulations with beaming pride and joy, on the occasion of these gallant men’s graduation and accomplishments, and as such, brought honor and recognition to the City,” the executive order said. Dizon, aside from graduating top 2 of the Sinaglahi class was also awarded the Vice Presidential Saber, the Academic Group Award,

the Natural Sciecnes Plaque, the Humanities Plaque and the Australian Defense Best Overall Performance Award. His exemplary achievements and dedication to excellence, inspite of adversities are sources of inspiration to fellow Zamboangueños, young and old, and worthy of emulation, the EO said. Tali on the other hand, aside from recognized as top 8 of the class, joined the roster of successful graduates of the PMA with the highest academic achievement. Francisco likewise serves as an example to more Zamboangueños to respond to the

call of service in defending the Philippine flag. Climaco said the EO will be forwarded to the City Council with the request that the city, through the August body recognize and honor 2Lt. Dizon, for being this year’s salutatorian of the PMA and for garnering numerous prestigious awards in the academy on the occasion of his graduation, Ensign Tali being the top 8 of his class and Ensign Francisco. The mayor also seeks the passage of a resolution conferring upon the three the honorary title of “El Distinguido Y Emjemplar Hijos de la Ciudad de Zamboanga” (the Distinguished and Exemplary Sons of Zamboanga City). The executive orders were presented to each of the 3 young Zamboangueños by Mayor Climaco with the assistance of City Police Director Col. Angelito Casimiro during the mayor’s regular Monday press briefing in City Hall. The PMA Sinaglahi class graduation was held last March 15 in Baguio City with President Noynoy Aquino as guest of honor. Sinaglahi is the abbreviation for Sundalong Isinilang na may Angking Galing at Lakas Handang Ipaglaban ang Bayan. (Sheila Covarrubias)

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EDUCATION FOR ALL (EFA): Imlementation and challenges By Grace S. Pugna School Head, Kitaotao 1 District

There would be a World Declaration on Education for all (EFA) which prescribed that basic learning needs shall be met for all various means. As a response, the Philippines crafted and implemented the 10 year EPA Philippine Plan of Action. The EPA plan articulated the country’s national goals, objectives, policies and strategies, as well as regional programs for implementation. Filipinos have deep regard to for education. Education occupies a central place in the Philippine political, economic, social and cultural life. it has always been strongly viewed as pillar of national development and a primary avenue for social and economic mobility. The right of every Filipino to quality education is further emphasized in Republic Act 0115 or the Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001. These laws reaffirm the policy of the state to protect and promote the rights of all Filipinos by providing children free and compulsory education in the elementary and high school level. This pertains to six years of free tuition fees for children aged 6 to 11 and free four years of secondary schooling for those aged 12 to 15. Budget prioritization and increased access, Philippine education has been dogged with issues.Among the is-

sues that need to be resolved but have improved lately include the high drop of rates, high number of repeaters, low passing grades, lack of particular language skills, failure to adequately respond and address the needs of people with special needs, overcrowded classrooms and poor teacher performance. These problems in turn resulted to a considerable number of illiterate Filipinos and out of school youths and graduates who are not prepared for works. The Philippine structure includes both formal and non formal education. The formal education is a sequential progression of academic schooling at three levels: elementary ( grade school) secondary (high school) and tertiary ( college and graduate levels). Basic education is handled by DepEd while college is under the Commission on higher Education (CHED) and vocational/ technical and non degree training under the Technical Education And Skills Development Authority(TESDA). DepEd also handles the Alternative Learning System (ALS) for out of school youths and adults through its Bureau of Alternative Learning System ( formerly Bureau of NonFormal Education).Islamic Educational Institutions or Madaris (plural of Madrasah ) are also under the jurisdiction of DepEd.

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‘Discipline children without harm’ – Child rights advocates GENERAL Santos City––A group of advocates for children’s rights from Alabel, Sarangani called for stronger child protection at home, in schools, and in barangays by practicing positive and non-violent methods of child discipline. Community leaders, parents, teachers and children spoke to the media on Mar. 10 during the media briefing titled “Disciplining Children without Harm” to discuss the rights-based alternative to corporal punishment and to present the government and community efforts to promote the non-violent ways of guiding children. “The positive and nonviolent discipline approach teaches children their duties and responsibilities, while respecting their rights to development, protection, and participation. We are advocating for this parenting style because corporal punishment still persists due to the prevailing social acceptance that ‘punishment’ and ‘discipline’ are the same thing,” said Hazel Bitaña, Plan International’s Media Relations and Campaign Officer. The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child defines corporal punishment as any punishment that is used and intended to cause some degree of pain or discomfort, however light. These include hitting children with the hand, spanking children using implements such as belts and hangers, pinching, forcing the children to stay

in uncomfortable positions, humiliating, and threatening, among other cruel and degrading methods. Based on the baseline research conducted by The Positive Discipline Project, more than 30% of 283 surveyed parents, guardians, and teachers from Alabel admitted that they use physical means of disciplining children. The survey also reveals that spanking or pinching are the most common physical means used by the adults to discipline the children in Alabel. The positive and nonviolent discipline approach opposes the use of corporal punishment to avoid creating fear, generating anger, lowering the child’s self-esteem, and training the child to use violence. Instead, this approach aims to nurture life-long skills such as critical thinking, healthy management of

emotions, effective communication, non-violent conflict resolution, and empathy. Communication plays a very important role in the Positive and Non-Violent Discipline Approach. Parents and teachers need to practice proper explanation and active listening. They also need to put themselves in the child’s situation in order to properly communicate with the child. The Positive Discipline Project is a three-year initiative that aims to encourage families, teachers, barangay officials, and other members of the community to practice non-violent means of guiding children’s behavior. It is supported by the European Union and implemented by Plan International, Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development, and Lihok Pilipina Foundation.

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CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The local police filed on Tuesday morning criminal charges against 5 Chinese nationals, a ship captain, and 17 crews of M/V Yue Hue Zhou Ho 8998 for violations of mining act. Sr. Insp. Maricris Y. Mulat, head of the Tagoloan police station, said Gouwen Wu, Jianxin We, Yungcheng Liu, Zhongru Wu and Tomas Wong, and Filipino Rodolfo Meneses Gabinete, the ship captain, and 17 other crew members are now facing criminal charges for violations of Republic Act 7942. Mulat said the Tagoloan police also submitted the video taken by the Philippine Coast Guard during the actual inspection as evidence. She s ai d t he C o ast Guard e ven caug ht in the act some of the crews dredging the black sand

from the waters of Tagoloan. She adde d t hat t he Tagoloan police also submitted some samples of the black sand placed in a cellophane and other minerals as pieces of evidence before the Prosecutor’s Office. Mulat said the M/V Yue Hue Zhou Ho 8998 was placed under the custody of the Coast Guard. It [the ship] can only be released through a court order, she pointed out. Based on the initial investigation, Mulat said M/V Yue Hue Zhou Ho 8998 was allegedly engaged in illegal quarrying in Cagayan Valley before it moved to Butuan City and then transferred to Tagoloan town in Misamis Oriental. She said Wong, said to be the leader of the group, even owned two “ship dredgers” and that the group’s operations involved millions of money. The five Chinese na-

tionals and Filipino ship captain were arrested by the Tagoloan police and the Coast Guard off Tagoloan waters at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The five Chinese nationals were caught in the act of loading sand to the ship, M/V Yue Hue Zhou H0 8998, without the necessary permit and documents for sand dredging. Mulat said that last Sunday, while Philippine Coast Guard personnel assigned in Tagoloan were conducting seaborne patrol along the shorelines of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, they spotted the vessel and the Chinese nationals dredging along the coastline. Mulat said that her office received a call at 2 p.m. last Sunday from the PCG, asking for assistance to intercept the vessel, which is a trailing suction hopper dredger type, on suspicion that the crew inside do not have the necessary permit to drill in any body of water in the country.

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Oro Ultimate (Frisb e e) enthusiasts hold outreach By MISCHILLOU SEGARRA Contributor

A NTABO-O, SIL-IPON, BUKIDNON – Members of Cagayan de Oro Ultimate Players Association (COUPA), an association formed by Ultimate Frisbee enthusiasts in Cagayan de Oro City, organized an outreach program in Mantabo-o Primary School. The activity was attended by Barangay Sil-ipon’s Principal, Dr. Cindy Crisfe T. Roa and the teachers assigned to this remote school, Ms. Mischillou Segarra, Ms. Anna Ashlee Acebedo and Ms. Sara Tagapulot. The said outreach program included Feeding for the students and parents in the area resided by indigenous people who lived through farming. After the feeding, the sport Ultimate Frisbee was taught to the kids. Overjoyed, the students requested that the COUPA members revisit them. Prizes for the contests were given. Lastly, a gift-giving

was done. Used clothes, bags, shoes and other items were given to the children and their parents who were very grateful. “The total 6-hour drive and 2-hour hike is worth it”, said COUPA President Atty. Maynard Ylagan. “We enjoyed the whole experience and the smiles of the people will forever be etched in our minds. I would like to thank my COUPA members who donated and my teammates from Team Blitzkrieg for committing to this activity which is astoundingly tiresome and challenging. Lastly, salamat sa Mantabo-o Primary School Prinicpal, teachers, students and to the whole community for warmly welcoming us.” COUPA will continually strive to promote the sport Frisbee in furtherance of overall physical wellness but at the same time, be socially conscious and responsive to the needs of other people.

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Love, seedling By RHEA MAY LUMBAY Contributor

PERHAPS you have read “The story of the seedling” in my previous article weeks ago. Now let me start this by telling to you about the letter from the seedling to the farmer when she was told, “You were just a seedling before but now you became a tree and bear good fruits. Then your fruits will make another wonderful creation.” And this was written in the letter from the seedling. One day, when the farmers placed me in a small pot, I once dreamed to see how beautiful this world really is. However, I could only see the darkness

under the deep and rocky soil. That my younger days, I could still remember when I was still mute and lame and still learning how to talk and walk in that narrow path. There was silence for how many months until it reach for years. But gradually I could see the light as I taught myself to open my eyes. I could see the verdant grasses beside me. The chirping of the birds that I heard every morning made me sway softly. The seven colors of the rainbow above the towering heights of Mt. Hibok-hibok made me sing a love song. The dancing coconut trees as I looked above the cottony clouds were all perfect for me. The sweet drops of the rain as it showered over me made me paused for a while. And as I

looked around, I saw the trunk, the branches, and the leaves over my body. Yes, I became a tree for many reasons. But as I bowed my head, I saw the brown leaves. I saw many dried leaves under me. There were broken twigs and branches too. I wept and told myself, “There were flashfloods, typhoons, and El Niño. There were pests who had eaten me. But I still endured the pain.” Thanks to the farmers! They did not allow themselves for me to be drowned under the ground. They have saved me! And I was able to see again how beautiful this world is! Now I breathe the Air, I drink the water and I feel the refreshing sunlight all through the day. And now that I bear

the sweetest fruit that the farmers could harvest from me, I become a tree of today andtomorrow for many reasons. And I say, “This is not yet the end of the battle but just a beginning of God’s wonderful creation.” Love,Seedling There is no such thing as INSTANT GRADUATE! We had gone through from the womb of our mother until we grew as what you are today. And we asked, “When will I see how beautiful this world is?” Thus we always complain the life of being a student. Can you see the life of the seedling to yours? Let me tell you this, the water is your daily supplement. The one who provide you food, shelter, clothing, and your educational needs, who are

they? Have you thanked them? We also need the sunlight just like the seedling. It may turn the leaves into green or brown. In like manner, the sunlight of the students is their friends. They may lift you up or pull you down. Pay your tuition or Pay your chit? Go to classroom or Go to movie house? Drink the overflowing knowledge or drink the wine? They are just few to mention. But still thank them because they have shared their umbrellas under the rain. And the seedling always needs AIR. I have told you about this in my previous article. So, never be tired of expressing you gratitude to Him every breath that you take. And do not forget the farmers in your life who were in a mission to plant the seedling, and that is YOU!

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TASC sees solution to Butuan water supply problem close By Pat Samonte, Regional Editor MDN-Caraga

UTUAN City – The Taguibo Aquatech Solutions Corporation (TASC) is confident that the perennial water problem here would be fixed and a long-term solution was near as its Water Supply Development and Water Treatment Services (WSDWTS) project is being completed.

The public-private partnership (PPP) proponent of the P565-million project issued the statement as its partner in the joint venture, Butu an Cit y Water District (BCWD) announced that water production has tremendously improved to meet consumers’ needs. In fact, BCWD is presently upgrading its water pipeline system in preparation for the completion and operation of TASC’s project. The undertaking suffered delays because of climate abnormalities and legal challenges from public officials interested in the project. The damage by Typhoon Seniang last December, 2014 wreaked havoc on BCWD’s facilities.

It brought the water firm’s production plunging to critical level. The ensuing water shortage prompted TASC engineers to devise emergency measures by extracting water from the ground through six pumping stations and installing a by-pass pipeline to source water from the surface of Taguibo River at Sitio Iyao, Barangay Anticala here. The ground and river water were then connected to distribution pipes for delivery to consumers. TASC said the experience was a food for thought. Its resolve was strengthened the more by fast tracking the PPP project. TASC’s goal is to provide reliable, uninterrupted water supply to

BCWD and the people even in times of drought and high level of turbidity. TASC was organized as a joint venture between BCWD and Equi Parco Construction Corporation (EPCC) and TwinPeak Hydro Resources Corporation (THRC) Consortium in connection with the Water Supply Development and Water Treatment Services project. EPCC-THRC submitted on December 12, 2011 to BCWD an unsolicited proposal for the project through a PPP scheme in line with the government’s policy thrust to spur development especially in the countryside. On December 19, 2012, a Joint Certificate of Successful Negotation of BCWD and EPCC-THRC Consortium was issued. On December 20, 2012-February, 2013, the Joint Venture-Selection Committee (JV-SC) prepared tender documents based on the Certificate of Successful Negotiation. As part of the competitive “Swiss” challenge, an Invitation to Apply for Eligibility and to Submit Proposal (IAESP) was published in the Philippine

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transport infrastructure, water system, economic competitiveness and stability through public-private partnership projects, upgrading of health services, equal access to education and relocation programs. (PIA11, Michael Uy)

elling, maintenance, rehabilitation of city and barangay roads; and opening from page A2 of farm to market roads. more than P 101.8 million Gamao said that in his first 100 days worth of road projects in 2014, of administration, the city government which includes concreting, grav- will priorities the development of RA 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Tubod OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Rule 7 of Republic Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JOCELYN BANTILAN CALUNOD has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the “CHILD’S DATE OF BIRTH” from “AUG. 20, 1972” to “JULY 31, 1972” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOCELYN SASAN BANTILAN bearing LCR No. 293 who was born on 31 JULY 1972 at TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are FELOMENO BANTILAN and LEONISA SASAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than APRIL 8, 2015.

Star on February 6, 2013. During the pre-bid conference on February 12, 2013, no qualified challenger appeared in the venue. According to the 2008 National Economic and Development Authority guidelines, the project should be “automatically awarded to the original proponent.” On February 18, 2013, the Board of Directors of BCWD passed Resolution No. 027-2013 awarding the project to EPCC-THRC Consortium. The S ecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued on April 4, 2013 a Certificate of Registration to EPCCTHRC Consortium’s Special Purpose Company, the Taguibo Aquatech Solutions Corporation (TASC). The Office of the Goverrnment Corporate Counsel (OGCC) issued a legal opinion in favor of the joint venture project between BCWD and EPCC & THRC Consortium. The BCWD and the project proponents signed the Water Supply Development and Water Treatment Services Agreement on April 23, 2013.

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CESB confers CESO III rank to DILG 13 chief

BUTUAN City - The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region (DILG) 13 director Lilibeth A. Famacion is now Career Executive Service Officer (CESO) III. The Career Executive Service Board (CESB) published the list last March 17, 2015 in the CESB website. “We are very proud of our regional director because CES eligibility is very difficult to obtain. Not everyone in the government service is qualified to take this eligibility, much more in passing it. The battery of tests is similar to passing through a needle’s eye,” said Lolita Savaria Go, DILG union president. “It only shows the caliber and capacity of the Regional Director in managing the Department,” she added. “With this recent development, we believe that we truly live up to the expectation of our clients (Local Government Units) and significantly contribute to the goals of the National Government,” said OIC

assistant regional director Donald A. Seronay. The CESB, the governing body of the CES was created through Presidential Decrease No. 1 dated September 24, 1972. CES eligibility is conferred to government employees (career and non-career) who are appointed as Division Chief position (SG) 24 or higher and has at least two (2) years of managerial experience (as pre-requisite) and passed the CESO eligibility four-stage tests. DILG Region 13 (Caraga) has three other CESOs namely: Pedrito P. Alacaba, provincial director of Surigao del Sur with CESO V ranking; and Romeo A. Solis, provincial director of Agusan del Norte and concurrent city director of Butuan City with CESO V ranking. Meanwhile, LGOO VII Charissa T. Guerta, chief of Local Government Capacity Development Division (LGCDD) of the DILG 13 Regional Office is also CES Eligible. (Bryan F. Edulzura, DILG-Caraga/ PIA-Caraga)

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MIGUELITO G. BUDIONGAN has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from “MIGUELITO JOSE” to “MIGUELITO” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MIGUELITO G. BUDIONGAN who was born on June 19, 1957 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are JULIAN I. BUDIONGAN and ISIDRA Q. GODMALIN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 3, 2015. (SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO City Civil Registrar MDN: Mar 18 & 25, 2015

Publication Notice R.A.10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to 0CR6 Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that JENNIFER VILLANIDA CALO has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Clerical Error to Correct the Child’s Sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in his Certificate of Live Birth bearing Registry No. 2853(k-75), who was born on 14 NOVEMBER 1975 at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental and whose parent are ISABEL VILLANIDA and JAIME CALO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than March 27, 2015.

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(Sgd.) ATTY.MARGIE LUSTRE LUMA-AD City Civil Registrar

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

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC March 17,2015 In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No 2013-1. Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. I Series of 2012 (JRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby serving to the public that MR. MARIEL DANDAN CORDILLA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of MARIEL DANDAN CORDILLA at Maloro, Tangub, Misamis Occidental and whose parents are Paterno Carriaga Cordilla and Yolanda Pellerin Dandan. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than 01 April 2015. (Sgd.) BELEN F. LINGANAY City Civil Registrar MDN: Mar 18 & 25, 2015

Publication Notice R.A.10172

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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that PRINCESS SHAJEHAN M. MACABUNAR has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “SITTIE JAHANIE” to “PRINCESS SHAJEHAN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SITTIE JAHANIE MIMBANTAS MACABUNAR who was born on May 17 1995 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Rubina T. Mimbantas and Loutfi D. Macabunar. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than May 2015.

In compliance with Section 5 R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SIDICK C. LONDO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “MOHAMMAD SALEC” to “SIDICK” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MOHAMMAD SALEC CADALAY LONDO who was born on 05 May 1994 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Sohra m. Cadalay and Salic B. Londo. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than April 2015.

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1. Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby serving to the public that MRS. VIVIAN ALO PELAGIO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of VIVIAN CABANTAC ALO at Baybay Tangub, Misamis Occidental and whose parents are Jose Alfarero Alo and Antonia S. Cabantac. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than 01 April 2015.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) BELEN F. LINGANAY City Civil Registrar

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hope will be picked out by the mayor or congressman with funds to dole out. No corporation or economy grows without a well-crafted investment plan. And without it, a budget cannot be justified. First—See that this Plan addresses the priorities defined in the Development Plan. It should be based on a socioeconomic survey of the neighborhoods to guide investment priorities. This task should involve financial experts and other professionals residing in the community or adjoining areas: accountants, development planners, business owners/managers, financial professors, and the like. The survey should identify opportunities for local investment and development. Second—See that the Investment Plan takes account of the needs of the entire community, not just the poor but vote-rich sectors and squatters. They deserve preferential treatment, of course, but others are also entitled to a just share of development even as they share its costs. Even the wealthy are entitled; they should be encouraged to expand business so they will pay more taxes and create opportunities for employment and livelihood. Third—Based on the community’s socioeconomic profile, help the officials identify productive projects to ensure that barangay funds will be invested profitably. Projects should also benefit inhabitants with skills or technologies that find no ready market. One way to expand the local economy is to help them find markets or customers in other barangays and communities. Fou r t h — Ma ke su re the Investment Plan is geared to expand the local economy by increasing the Gross Barangay Product (GBP). This GBP is the Gising Barangay Movement’s unique approach to local economic development. It’s not right that nation-building takes its cue only from macro-planning approaches and abstract estimates of Gross Domestic Product or the GNP. Targeted planning for Barangay development is a more accurate and inclusive gauge for development. Manny is former UNESCO regional director for Asia-Pacific; secretary-general, Southeast Asia Publishers Association; director, development academy of Philippines; member, Philippine Mission to the UN; vice chair, Local Government Academy; member, Cory Govt’s Peace Panel; awardee, PPI-UNICEF outstanding columnist. He is chairman/convenor, Gising Barangay Movement Inc. and author of books on governance. valdehuesa@ gmail.com

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Northern Mindanao to be held at Mullberry Hotel here. According to Ana C. Cañeda, Civil Defense regional director for Northern Mindanao, said Usec Pama is the group’s guest of honor for this quarter’s full council meeting. “We, the council will endorse a resolution on the proposed revision of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 10121 otherwise known as The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 of RDRRMC region 10 to NDRRMC,” said Cañeda. “This aims to better disaster preparedness, management and response here in Northern Mindanao,” she added. “Also, we will endorse a resolution creating region 10 Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) team,” said Cañeda. Usec Pama is also set to induct the new set of Board of Directors of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers of Cagayan de Oro. Usec Pama is the eleventh administrator of the Office of the Civil Defense. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy class of 1979 and has received military recognitions, including Philippine Legion of Honor, distinguished service stars, distinguished navy crosses, outstanding achievement medal, silver wing medal, senior command-at-sea badge, honorary marine command badge and other numerous military campaign medals and decorations.

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He said that within the two long years, his committee together with the Mines and Geoscience Bureau in Cagayan de Oro, some nongovernment organizations have visited the hinterland barangays like barangays Pagalungan, Taglimao, Tuburan, Pigsag-an and Tumpagon from where the water comes from to know the cause of the opaque water. “Within the period, we have discovered that the opaque water was caused by illegal logging and illegal mining in those barangays,” Ocon said, adding they then reported the matter to the proper authority so that several equipment like backhoes and machines were confiscated by the authority. There are those who are now on trial in courts and some are at large, he said. “Soil erosion would automatically occur should illegal cutting of trees and illegal mining are being conducted in the area. With such, the water then that goes to the river will be stained to that of a mad,” Ocon said. After the apprehensions

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and confiscation, the river begins to look clear until February 2015 result of the MGB’s report that the river’s suspended solid of 400-million was reduced by 392-million leaving only 8-million suspended solid. “The committee is so thankful to MGB, some non-government organization, barangay officials who participated in the campaign and some individuals who dedicated their time for the purpose,” the media practitioner turned city councilor said.

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agencies -- DENR and NCIP -- should take urgency in reviewing in earnest their regulations to clear the confusion; third, tribal groups should start having dialogues and resolve their differences in accordance with their customary law, particularly with the entry of ABERDI into the ancestral land, for them to co-exist peacefully and harmoniously; fourth, violations were committed due to unclear and conflicting policies of the DENR and NCIP; and fifth, the present IPRA law have to be amended to come up with clear definitions on the inherent rights of the IPs. The Committee’s recent holding of a public hearing in Opol town was geared towards an inquiry on the plight of Higaonon farmers relative to the Oil Palm plantation of ABERDI, at Opol, Misamis Oriental. An indigenous group has asked the Committee to look into the plight of the Higaonon tribe since the oil palm plantation started operation in Opol, particularly those in the villages of Bagocboc and Tingalan. The hearing stemmed from House Resolution No. 690, introduced by Anakpawis Representative Fernando Hicap, directing the Committee on National Cultural Communities to conduct an inquiry into the plight of Higaonon farmers in Barangays Bagocboc and Tingalan in Opol town. For their part, the different government agencies involved in resolving the issues presented to the Committee have made their specific commitments. The NCIP has committed to fastrack the Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) process to include the Dulangan Unified Tribal Council, covering six ancestral domain areas of Opol, particularly Bagocboc, Tingalan, Awang, Limunda, Nangkaon and Kauyonan. The DENR, meanwhile, has vowed to work closely with the NCIP on the implementation of the Community-based Forestry Management (CBFM) inside the ancestral domain areas so that rights, interests and welfare of the IPs are properly addressed. The Local Government of Opol, led by Mayor Maximino Seno, stands to work closely with the NCIP, IPs,

DENR and ABERDI at the local level to ensure that policy guidelines under IPRA and CBFM are properly implemented. ABERDI committed that no more expansion will be done in the areas formerly occupied by Paras as well as in Tingalan. further, it vows to comply another round of expanded FPIC process. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to submit to the Committee a report on the raid on March 10, 2011, which it conducted jointly with the Opol PNP. And, on the part of the IPs -- Kalumbay, Pangalasag, and Sarahogon tribal groups -- the pledge is neither to uproot oil palm nor inflict harm/damage to ABERDI plantation.

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causing anxiety, distress, exhaustion and confusion amongst the IDPs.” It said the military is present in “communities, in houses, madrasahs and other government structures such as schools, and barangay halls including in some distribution sites even after the fighting has transferred to other areas.” It added that there are now areas identified as “no go areas” for civilians. “In Barangay Penditen, Datu Salibo, six men were held by military from morning until late afternoon. There are reports of strafing or indiscriminate firing in some areas where people try to return to their houses/ farms and persons detained as suspected BIFF members, including a school teacher,” the report said. Tambako arrested The BIFF, which broke away from the MILF in the aftermath of the botched MOA-AD signing, was founded around March 2010, three months after Ustadz Amiril Umra Kato tendered his resignation as commander of the 105th Base Command of the MILF’s Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF). In a MindaNews interview in April 2011, Kato said he would not stand in the way of the peace negotiations. “I am for peace negotiations but not peace negotiations forever.” “In Maguindanaon, he said, “We do not need negotiations. We need results. Even if we do not negotiate, if we see this is also what we hope for, okay, automatic, we will agree. We will agree). Kato, however, suffered a stroke in November 2011 and has not been heard from since. On Sunday, March 15, authorities arrested Ustadz Mohammad Ali Tambako, former BIFF vice chair, and four of his men, in General Santos City. Tamb a ko, w ho was tagged as the founder of a supposed BIFF splinter group, Justice for Islam Movement (JIM), and his four companions were nabbed aboard a tricycle

along the national highway in Barangay Calumpang at past 9 p.m. Sunday following a tip-off from residents. The four other suspects were identified as Mesharie Gayak, Datukan Sabiwang, Ali Ludisma and Abusama Guiamel. On Monday, police operatives recovered several bomb-making materials in a raid on a house in Dona Soledad Subdivision in Barangay Labangal that was previously rented by Tambako Col. Roland Villanueva, commander of the Army’s 1002nd Brigade, thanked residents of General Santos “for providing the law enforcers — the security officers – this vital information.” Tambako and his companions, who yielded three handguns and three hand grenades, were immediately flown to Manila before noon on Monday, March 16. At least 140 BIFF killed? Capt. Jo-Ann Petinglay, chief of the Public Affairs Office of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division in Camp Siongco, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao said that as of morning of March 22, “estimated number of dead BIFF is 140 plus with only five body counts, and about 40 wounded” while on the side of soldiers, the number of killed remained at six but the number of wounded has risen from 23 on March 11 to 33. “Tuloy pa din all outoffensive. (The all-out offensive continues). Until June pa ito,” Petinglay said. “However, the all-out offensive has three phases: first phase is clearing – flushing out the BIFF from their encampments and lairs and making them incapable of fighting; second is hold and consolidate – troops will be left to man areas in previous BIFF encampments so the BIFF cannot return there; and third is development phase – developmental projects will come into the areas for the residents there. As of now, we are still entering the hold and consolidate phase. It is within this phase when residents can return to their homes,” she said. On March 16, civil society groups under the “AllOut Peace” advocacy issued a petition letter expressing their “urgent humanitarian appeal for the suspension of military operations” by the Armed Forces of the Publication Notice RA 10172

Philippines (AFP) against the BIFF in Maguindanao. “We categorically state that a ‘humanitarian crisis’ is already staring us in the face as an effect of the prolonged military action against lawless elements. We are urgently appealing to all peace-loving citizens to join this ‘humanitarian call’ and participate in mobilizing relief goods and encouraging solidarity with the IDPs by enabling their voices and stories to be heard,” the All-Out Peace said.

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Officer Percy Salazar, City Accountant Beda Joy Elot, and City Treasurer Glenn Bañez. The string of criminal complaints filed against Moreno, Salazar, Elot, and Bañez stemmed from the alleged “anomalous contract” entered into by four ublic officials with a certain Engr. Jimmy Caiña. Beja, in his complaint, said the four city hall officials allegedly used government funds in paying the services of Caiña without the needed Appropriation Ordinance from the City Council. “Dili man kana kaso, buhat-buhat ra man na niya,” said Moreno in passing when this reporter tried to interview him after the Monday’s flagraising ceremony at the city hall. But in his verified complaint, Beja said the four allegedly in cahoots with each other entered into a contract with a certain Engr. Jimmy Caiña by leasing/renting the property of the latter situated at Macasandig in Cagayan de Oro City with a monthly rental amounting to P35,000 using public funds. In the same complaint, Beja said that Moreno and the three others are criminally liable after the mayor abused his authority as Mayor to influence and induce the three others to divert public funds for a purpose that was not approved nor consented by the City Council. “The said transaction was made without the knowledge, consent and proper appropriation of the City Council which is supposed to authorize the respondents,” his verified complaint Beja said adding for five months from August 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 or for five (5) months period, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro has spent P175,000 rental to the property. Of such therefore, Beja said, Moreno and his cahoots violated the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and the provision of R.A. 7160.

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Baungon, Bukidnon

CCE-0015-2015 R.A 10172

Date: March 24, 2015

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 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 RA 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that MARICAR Z. BAJUYO has filed with this Office, a petition for the correction of entry in her son’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ZYRIDEL Z. BAJUYO born on April 26, 2013 at Liboran, Baungon, Bukidnon and whose parents are MARLON T. BAJUYO and MARICAR P. ZARATE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file a written opposition with this Office not later than April 7, 2015. (SGD.) EVANGELINE C. LIBAYNON Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Mar 25 & Apr 1, 2015

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GRAN EUROPA - CDO’S GRANDEST MASTERPLAN COMMUNITY Gran Europa , Camella’s 300 hectare masterplanned development in Cagayan de Oro, is fast becoming a complete community with its village center already fully operational. Now, almost everything that our privilege homeowners need is already here in Gran Europa. “We have been continuously expanding our residential enclaves as well as our commercial area over the last few years. Nothing beats Gran Europa as it is the only one offering a unique lifestyle - a gentler, kinder life far away from the hassles of urban life yet so near the conveniences and comforts that modern living demands. You need not

leave Gran Europa since all that you need, now closer to home”, remarked Emelia Lustado, cluster for Camella Northern Mindanao. Gran Europa offers elegant and well designed homes to suit every homebuyers needs as well as unparalleled amenities like clubhouse, multi-purpose halls, basketball courts, children’s playground, landscaped parks and open spaces that provide venue for bonding and fellowship and a natural, green environment that allows a refreshing and healthy lifestyle.

To complete the masterplan, Gran Europa has been expanding its village center which already includes a supermarket, community church and a school. Gran Europa will soon become the next destination in Cagayan de Oro City, a city within a city Camella’s village center complements the growing communities inside Gran Europa with more than 3,000 households. San Vicente Ferrer Church holds worship services and provides a venue for religious ceremonies and gatherings in Gran Europa. The Vista commercial area under Vista Malls also opened Wellcome Supermarket (Rustan’s group) as its anchor establishment. Gran Europa homeowners and residents of adjacent communities enjoy the convenience of shopping at Wellcome Supermarket which offers a lot of choices for home goods

at affordable prices. Vista Malls is also completing the other buildings to house a famous culinary school, retail shops, coffee shop, bakeshop, restaurants , drugstore, salon, spa, among others. Within the village center is Georgia Academy which offers pre-school to grade school courses. Be a part of the growing Gran Europa community. For inquiries, please call 856-3241 or

0917-8834098 or visit us at our office at the 2nd Floor, Pelaez Arcade 2,

Abejuela St., (Chowking Divisoria) or at our SM office, ground floor.

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