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Higher dengue cases noted in mining towns

By Roel Catoto of MindaNews

SURIGAO CITY – Most of the dengue cases this year in Surigao del Norte have been recorded in three mining towns, according to Carmilito C. Mantong, pro-

vincial supervising sanitary inspector of the Provincial Health Office.

Of the 181 cases from January to June 18, 66 occurred in Claver, 33 in Tubod and 16 in Placer.

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GUSAN DEL SUR - Governor Adolph Edward Plaza was awarded the other day by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for his peacebuilding effort in the province.

During the flag raising ceremony at the Naliyagan Cultural Center, Lt. Col. Honorio M. Abenojar, commanding officer of 544th Engineer Construction Battalion of the 52nd Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army, handed to Governor Plaza a plaque of appreciation for his “outstanding and meritorious achievements in the pursuit of peace and development and non-combat activities of the AFP”.

The local chief executive has donated a 7.8-hectare lot for use of 544ECB at Barangay Patin-ay, Prosperidad, contributing to the welfare of the soldiers and to the people of Agusan del Sur,

especially the Indigenous Peoples (IPs).

According to Sgt Major Dante J. Jabines of the 544ECB, it was on 2004 when the brigade arrived in the province and Governor Plaza allowed them to stay at D.O Plaza complex area until he decided to donate the area for military use.

“We are very thankful to the governor for his support and in return, we as government peace-keepers, amo pud suportahan ang tanang programa sa gobernador for peace and development,” he said.

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PEACE AWARD – Agusan del Sur Governor Adolph Edward Plaza receives a plaque from Lt. Col. Honorio M. Abenojar, commanding officer of 544th Engineer Construction Battalion of the 52nd Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army, in recognition of his “outstanding and meritorious achievements in the pursuit of peace and development and noncombat activities of the AFP”. This, during the flag raising ceremony at the Naliyagan Cultural Center, Patin-ay, Prosperidad town. (PPIO AgSur photo/asf)

Two Caraga LGUs toimplement LEaDGov project

By Johny S. Natad

BUTUAN CITY – Two local government units (LGU) in Caraga region are recipients of the Local Empowerment and Development towards Good Governance (LEaDGov) project of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Agencia Española de Cooperacion Internacional para el Desarollo (AECID).

These are the municipalities of Jabonga, Agusan NO TAKERS - Three Mamanwa women sell native products at the sidewalk of Borromeo Street, Surigao City on del Norte and Tagbina, SuTuesday, July 23.

(MindaNews photo by Roel N. Catoto/asf) rigao del Sur.

Providing capacity building trainings to LGUs for improved governance and development planning, the LEaDGov project will be implemented in six other pilot LGUs nationwide.

A memorandum of agreement on LEadGov and Kalahi-CIDSS Bottomup Budgeting (KC-BuB) Projects was signed last July 23.

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P-Noy promotes DILG-Caraga director BUTUAN CITY - Regional Director Lilibeth A. Famacion of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG-13) has taken her oath as Director IV before Executive Judge Francisco F. Maclang on July 3, this year.

The occasion took place after Director Famacion’s promotion by President Benigno S. Aquino III, effective June 6, this year.

Along the promotion order was the letter from DILG Secretary Mar Roxas congratulating Director Famacion.

“This would inspire her to work even harder to further realize the visionmission of the Department,” the secretary said.

Witnessing the occa-

sion were DILG-Caraga Attorney IV Anthony P. Vitor, OIC-Asst. Regional Director Donald A. Seronay, Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division Chief Ray Gregory F. Jaranilla, Local Government Capacity Development Division Chief Charissa T. Guerta, and Supervising Administrative Officer Lucia B. Garrido.

D i re c t or Fam a c i on vowed to continue upholding the tenets of the Department - transparenc y , responsiveness, accountability, and participation; to work and serve with integrity and be worthy of the public’s trust and confidence in moving through the “Daang Matuwid.” (Arvin Reyes Silvosa, LGOO II, DILG XIII/asf )

BUTUAN CITY -- The Philipine Army and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources are establishing a 5-hectare tree park in Butuan City, featuring premium species of hardwood and dipterocarp, for the next generation.

“We should grow premi-

um species considered rare these days for the people to appreciate them” DENR 13 Regional Executive Director Nonito M. Tamayo said Monday.

He disclosed, DENR is eyeing at Barangay Bonbon for the proposed tree park that would showcase indigenous/endemic trees

By Arvin R. Silvosa

PROMOTION - Regional Director Lilibeth A. Famacion of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG-13) strikes a pose with Butuan City Executive Judge Francisco F. Maclang and other personalities after taking her oath as Director IV on July 3, this year.

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DENR-Army to build tree park Anti-illegal drug operators species.

“We have seedlings of premium species, which are available and produced by the DENR Ecosystem Research and Development Sector at its clonal tree laboratory facility in Barangay Buod, Butuan City and experimental tree site in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, RED Tamayo said.”

He said, however, that the DENR may seek financial assistance from the private sector for plantation maintenance.

Among the tree species that are considered rare these days are Apitong (Dipterocarpus grandiflorus), Dalingdingan ( Hopea malibato), Yakal Saplungan ( Hopea Plagata), Malapasnit ( Kibatalia logifolia which is endemic to Davao), Bagtikan ( Parashorea malaanonan), Almon or Philippine Mahogany ( Shorea almon), Yakal ( Shorea astylosa), Yakal Yamban ( Shorea faliciferoides), Guijo ( Shorea Guijo), Red Lauan (Shorea Negrosenses), Philippine Teak ( Tectona philippinensis), Mayapis or White Lauan ( Shorea Palosapis), Almaciga or Dayugon (Agathis philippinensis), Takobtob (Areca parens), Pitogo ( Lycas riuminama), Malaalahan ( Guioa discalor which is endemic to Samar and Luzon) and the Dark Red Meranti (Shorea Orata). (PIA Central Newsdesk/NCLM/Eric Gallego, DENR-13/PIA-Caraga/asf)

net three persons Sora; and Jobert J Castillo, 22 years old, of P-Talong, Brgy Golden Ribbon.

They were caught in the act dealing/selling ‘illegal drugs’, the police said.

Led by SPO1 Roldan A Damayo, the operating unit seized from Llaban one sachet of ‘shabu’; five empty sachets; two sliced foil; one black pouch; one and cellphone with headset.

Seized from Gerodias were one black wallet containing pertinent papers;

By PO2 Alexander C Calanza

CAMP RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – Three persons were arrested by elements of the Anti-illegal Drug Special Operation Task Force (AIDSOFT) at Brgy San Ignacio, this city, evening of July 22 this year.

Police identified the three as Tommy V Llaban, 45 years old P-3, of Barangay San Ignacio; Roderick O. Gerodias, 34 years old, of Villanueva Ext, Barangay Tandang

one cellphone; one lighter; one pair of scissors; one nailcutter; six dollar coins; 52 pcs of one peso coins; and two bull caps.

The search and seizure was done in the presence of San Ignacio Punong Barangay Menelio P. Galan.

The suspects are detained at BCPO detention cell for further investigation and proper documentation, while a case for violation of Sections 11 and 12 of RA 9165 was being prepared for filing in court. (ACC/MMG/asf)

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OPAPP: Beware of false text messages THE Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process OPAPP) has warned the public against malicious false text messages circulating around aimed at sowing fear to derail the ongoing peace process between the government and the MILF which is moving forward.

“We urge the public to be critical against false information,” said OPAPP undersecretary Jose Lorena on Saturday as he called for “sobriety as our government, both national and local, are carefully handling the peace and security in Mindanao,” he said.

“It is best to seek out information from reliable sources and understand the context before making conclusions,” he added. “We rely on the public to guard the process,” Lorena added.

A news release by OPAPP said that “text messages have been circulating that groups of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) are set to hold gathering and declare independence to protest their qualm on the perceived closure of the government to the 1996 Final Peace Agreement.”

In a related development, Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco advised her constituents “to be careful in forwarding text messages from unverified sources as some unscrupulous individuals are circulating false information to cause undue alarm to the general public.”

Climaco assured that the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the local government are exerting all efforts to maintain normalcy, peace, and security in the city.

“No curfew has been imposed. Classes remain normal in all levels in the City,” she said in an advisory.

At the same time, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles clarified the status of the Tripartite Implementation Review of the GPH-MNLF 1996 Final Peace Agreement.

Deles explained that while the government’s position is that “it was time to bring the tripartite review process to a proper completion,” the “government will continue to engage relevant parties of the MNLF, through the existing mechanism, to find a just and comprehensive political solution for the issue of the Southern Philippines”.

Deles pointed out in her statement that “after almost six years of tripartite review, a joint review process had already established consensus points and some joint mechanisms and actions particularly between MNLF representatives and the ARMM regional government.”

“From the start, what the GPH proposed to complete was the review process, not the closure of the peace process nor the abrogation of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement,” she

emphasized.

Since 2007, the GPH had been engaged in conversations with the MNLF on the review of the implementation of the 1996 FPA. Not a

peace negotiation, the review process is being facilitated by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, specifically its Peace Committee for the Southern Philippines (OIC-

PCSP) which is headed by Indonesia.

Indonesia as facilitator to the review process, through Minister for Foreign Affairs Marty Natalegawa advised the

GPH to continue to exercise patience even in the face of provocation as he reiterated Indonesia’s support for the peace process in Mindanao.

(Ben Cal-PNA)

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Job satisfaction of public high school teachers: a survey

By Richard M. Oco SST – 1 Lourdes Alubijid National High School Alubijid, Misamis Oriental

THIS study focused on the level of Job Satisfaction of the Public High School Teachers based on four selected categories: Compensation and Benefits, Leadership of Administrators, Social Relationship and Work Environment.

Survey questionnaires with each category containing 10 questions/indicators were used to gather data and information.

Interviews to the respondents were also done by the researcher to validate data gathered from the questionnaire.

The Level of Job Satisfaction was measured through the scale of Strongly Satisfied=4.20-5.00, Satisfied=3.40-4.19, Neither Satisfied/Dissatisfied=2.60-3.39, Diss at isf ie d=1.80-2.59 and Strongly Dissatisfied=1.00-1.79.

No significant difference was disclosed on Job Satisfaction Level of Teachers by gender and performance. their co – teachers are warm, friendly and cooperative towards them (4.37).

It implies that the teachers have developed human relations and that sense of belongingness and recognition is being experienced.

Though as to trust and confidence for each other, attention is necessary in order to improve their relationship towards each other.

Compensation and Benefits (4.14=Satisfied) Social Relationship The teachers felt honored (4.23=Strongly Satisfied) The teachers felt that they with regards to their teaching can easily fit with the people job (4.68) and even felt satisin their workplace (4.51)” and fied with the benefits they are

receiving (4.32) which implies that teaching is a fulfilling profession.

However, in the idea if their salary is enough and that if they enjoyed benefits like attendance policies, medical benefits etc. they showed low satisfaction respectively.

Leadership of Administrators (4.03=Satisfied) The Teachers observed that their administrators actively recommends them for promotion (4.49) and informs them on the needed documents for salary and rank promotion (4.20) implying that teachers perceived a strong leadership of their administra-

tors for their competency in communicating to them.

When asked if “Administrators models equal treatment to all teachers” they claimed that favoritism is visible in the workplace and they felt that administrators do not show equal treatment in handling administrative concerns.

Work Environment (3.77=Satisfied) The teachers finds the school environment is generally clean (4.22) and that morale and safety is not a problem (4.20) suggesting that teachers perceived strong satisfaction on t heir work env ironment in terms of cleanliness, safety and security.

The school assignment is far from home which entails difficulty in reporting on time; hence late or absent (3.15) and Long travel from home to school and vice – versa makes me physically fatigue; hence effective and efficient service is oftentimes compromis ed

The Attitude of Teachers in Integrating Science Investigatory Projects (IP) in Teaching Science Author: JOEL D. POTANE, MASE Designation: Physics Teacher Current School Connected: Kibungsod NHS, Misamis Oriental Division

The author conducted a study to determine the attitude of teachers in integrating Investigatory Projects in teaching Science. The respondents of the study were public high school science teachers of Kalilangan and Pangantucan Districts in the Division of Bukidnon for the school year 2012-2013. A questionnaire- checklist was employed in gathering the data.

A correlational research design was used in the study.

The findings revealed that the attitude of teachers toward Investigatory Projects

(IP) was neither favorable nor unfavorable. There was a high correlation marked relationship between project planning and research processing. Facts showed that teachers were interested to plan and to process the project with their studentresearchers but they do not have enough skills and competence specifically in writing and presenting the project. They do not have specific manuals in designing and conducting investigatory projects, and they do not have enough training on IP making. These are the

reasons of poor performance of students in their write-ups and presenting their projects during Science Fair.

With this, the author designed and developed Teacher Support Materials (TSM) for the Design and Conduct of Science Investigatory Projects in Schools Division of Misamis Oriental for School Year 2013-2014. In developing and validating the teachers’ support materials, Research and Development (R&D) design had undergone four stages: (1) design stage, (2) writing stage, (3) validation stage, and (4) revision stage. It was validated by the panel of experts using the criteria for

evaluation specifically for the content and content accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness. It was revealed that the provisions met the standards as for content and content accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness of the material.

As rated by teacher-users, the material was very much acceptable, applicable, and useful.

Currently, the author tests the effectiveness of the teacher support materials (TSM) to Grade 7 students of Kibungsod National High School. The study uses nonequivalent pretestposttest quasi-experimental design where two groups of classes in Grade 7 are involved in the study.

(3.02) suggests that location of school assignment thus bothers the teacher-respondents since it requires them to travel or leave their families at home for days due to work which often resulted to tiredness and stress.

To sum it up, no significant difference was disclosed on Job Satisfaction Level of Teachers by gender and performance.

Strong significant differences were disclosed on job satisfaction level by civil status.

Significant differences on the three categories of Compensation and Benefits, Leadership of Administrators and Social Relationship were disclosed in terms age.

Likewise significant differences were disclosed by length of service, position and educational attainment for the first two categories (Compensation and Benefits and Leadership of Administrators) only.

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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late ERNESTO B. PACHES and DIGNA S. PACHES, who died intestate on December 3, 1993 and December 8, 1999 respectively and the registered owner of a parcel of land evidenced by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-72468 which is herein more particularly described as follows, to wit; Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-72468 “A parcel of land (Lot 9, Block 1, Pcs-104305-001035, being a portion of Lot 6631, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre, Lot 24235-F, Psd-10-005313, Lot 1, Lot 2, Pcs10-000039) situated in the Barrio of Iponan, City of Cagayan de Oro. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY TWO (122) square meters, more or less, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, entered and executed on this July 16, 2013, by and between: 1. RACHEL NAZER SACAYANAN PACHES, married and a resident of General Santos City; 2.

ERNA LIZA SACAYANAN PACHES, single and a resident of Metro Manila; 3. VANESSA PEARL SACAYANAN PACHES, married and a resident of Tulunan North, Cotabato; 4. JENNIFER C. PACHES, single and a resident of Quezon City; are the legitimate heirs. That the Heirs and the Vendor deemed it beneficial to convey the said property and have agreed to sell the aforementioned parcel of land to ARTHUR D. JALAGAT married to JUDAH CAAGBAY-JALAGAT, both of legal age, Filipino, and a residents of Block 1 Lot 10, Villamar Subdivision, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, hereinafter called the Vendees.

That for and in consideration of the sum of THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php 380,000.00) Philippine currency, in hand actually paid by Spouses Arthur and Judah Jalagat, herein Vendees and receipt hereof is hereby acknowledged by the Heirs and Vendor, said Heirs and Vendor hereby SELL, TRANSFER, and CONVEY unto the said Vendees the above-described parcel of land. As per Doc. No. 287; Page No. 58; Book No. XLIV; Series of 2013; under notary public of ATTY. HENRY J. BACAL. MDN: JULY 29, AUG. 5 & 12, 2013

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FULL SETTLEMENT ---A few days ago , a team coming from head office of Cebu Pacific in Manila flew to Davao City and met at a downtown hotel with a group of passengers of Flight 5J 971. After some preliminaries, checks were given each to the passengers present that day. And they voluntarily signed quit claims or waivers so both parties could put total closure to an unfortunate incident and move on. The amount written on each check represents financial assistance and in full settlement of that incident last June 2 when the Cebu Pacific aircraft , upon landing during a rainy day, skidded out of the runway of the Davao International Airport and

Advocacy Mindanao Jess Dureza stuck its nose on the mud.

Some 165 passengers, although no one was physically injured, suffered from shock and others obviously traumatized—and angry— because of the incident.

Last Thursday, about five weeks after the incident, the Cebu Pacific team met with the initial group of passengers in Davao City and informed them of a financial assistance that would be given equally to all

165 passengers. Since not all the 165 passengers were there last Thursday, Cebu Pacific also announced that it would schedule releases on other days so the rest of the passengers could receive their own checks, if they so wish.

NON-DISCLOSURE CLAUSE --I was in Manila that day when Andrew Bautista, president of the “Flight 5J 971 Crash Victims Association” and

Atty. Robert de Leon, the group’s legal counsel met with its members at Royal Mandaya Hotel in Davao City and announced to the media that a fair and satisfactory settlement had been forged with the airline company. When asked about the amount, the group which earlier demanded P1 million each for the passengers, declined to give details except to say that the amount was “reasonable” and that they were “happy”.

THE AMOUNT ---No sooner had the reporters returned to their respective desks to write their stories when I received, while still in Manila, text messages inquiring whether it was true that I helped See STORY, page 8

Why do bad things happen to good people?

THINK a minute.

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

Maybe you’ve asked yourself: “If God is so good, then why doesn’t He do something?” We feel like the little girl who wanted a big new bicycle. But her father told her no because she had to wait until she was bigger. The girl got angry and said, “Then I want a new Daddy!”

Sometimes when we don’t agree with God we act like that little girl who can’t trust her father, even though He knows much more than her. He understands that she’s not ready

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst for a big bicycle. But she just thinks her father’s not fair or doesn’t really love her.

Our problem sometimes is that we’re looking for the wrong answer. We don’t believe what God is doing is for our happiness, or that He’s even isn’t listening to us. But He is.

In fact, He’s answering needs in your life you don’t even know about! As one wise person prayed: “God, don’t punish me by giving me everything I ask for.”

You see, many times we

simply don’t know what will make us happy for the rest of our lives. We just want to be comfortable and happy for the moment right now.

But God is trying to help us and make sure we are happy forever. So He’s trying to fix the bigger problem of our heart and relationship with Him our Maker.

Does that mean Jesus doesn’t care about our suffering now? No, it’s just the opposite. Jesus cares very much! He knows exactly what it feels like to be hurt

and suffer unfairly for something you didn’t do. When God the Son Himself, Who was completely innocent, took all the pain and penalty for our wrongs and sins, He cried out to God the Father: “Why have you left me?”

Even Jesus Himself, after He became a human being, did not get the answer He wanted right away. Was it fair? No. But it was God’s mercy and love for us and our only hope, since God the Son’s death was the only way He could forgive you and me to give us a new life.

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

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

Just Think a Minute.

Is peace possible in Mindanao YES, nothing is impossible in the island but it needs the sincere and diligent attention of the national leadership. To be frank about it, Mindanao has been neglected badly for years. The government paid so much attention to the provinces in Luzon and the Visayas. There you will see first class highways, beautiful bridges, farm-to-market roads, developed countryside, factories, government projects and so many other things as sources of business, profits and livelihood.

These things are not found in Mindanao. Many of the Mindanoans fetch water to drink from the river and creeks because water system is unknown in many areas.

I should know this because I am a Mindanoan by birth.

Unemployment in Mindanao is high, land disputes are common. Farmers have little support. Irrigation is a big problem as the farmers cannot develop more areas for cultivation. Bukidnon province has vast areas good

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Ben Emata Jr. for farming but they are prohibited because the place is public land. Besides, there are no roads where agricultural products could be transported. In Mindanao, the railway system is unknown. Good roads are rare. Because of hardship in life, some people prefer to keep guns than plows and make criminality a business that truly give them bigger profits and prestige.

Mindanao has never produced a President. We had very few top politicians who made it to the top. We did not have influential people whom the national government could listen . During elections, we cannot drum up enough votes to produce a president, enough senators

and powerful politicians because we are out powered by the votes in Luzon and the Visayas. Always we drop under the bridge in any political activities and we remain sad in this great misfortune. We love deeply our place but not all Filipinos love us --- especially the government.

I am looking forward to the day when a Mindanaoan will sit in Malacanang and make commands. Perhaps, on this day our place will see developments. Our people will get employed or given the encouragements to go farming. Many of our angry people will throw away their guns and instead develop farm areas. Peace will not be as elusive as

today when hunger rule the island. Many are hungry.

Families could not send their children to higher education because of lack of resources. Manufacturing firms are very few and could not accommodate enough people. Foreign investors are confined in Luzon.

For the moment, we need attention from the national leadership. They should open their eyes and have a look of the misfortune taking place in the island.

Give us assistance. Give us peace through satisfaction and contentment. We do not need promises. We do not need false hope. We do not need dreams. We need fulfillment and reality. Pour more development programs in Mindanao and surely people will behave better.

We are peace-loving people.

We worship God. We do not want to be separated from the entire country. Just give us an identity. Give us honor and dignity. Give us respect.

Remember our island is a big asset. ben-emata.com

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LGU participants from regions 10, CARAGA and the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao round up as they undergo the Multi-Variate Analysis workshop, wherein they get to screen in choosing projects which can be feasibly ventured through PPP. Meanwhile, DA10 RED Lealyn A, Ramos (left) extended her appreciation to the attendees for joining the training-workshop in pursuit of becoming catalysts for change.

Inah Geneve Tolentino, a staff of the NEDA-PPP Center, on the other hand, heads the discussion on the introduction to PPP and the project structuring module during the first day of the event.

LGUs undergo Training on PPP Project Preparation, Structuring Opol, Misamis Oriental – TO foment the implementation of infrastructure and/or development projects throughout Mindanao, the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Agricultural Development and Commercial Corporation (DA-PADCC) and the National Economic Development Authority – Public Private Partnership (NEDA-PPP) Center, recently held a three-day Training-

Workshop on PPP Project Preparation and Structuring for Local Government Units (LGUs) on July 23-25, 2013, in this town.

Attended by representatives from the Provincial Planning and Development Offices, Provincial Agriculture Offices and the Provincial Enterprise Development Offices of the LGUs, the training-workshop primarily aimed to capacitate the

participants in preparing the required technical documents during the initial stages of a potential PPP project and in structuring its corresponding business plan.

Despite recognizing the challenges in conveying deeper and lasting impact on development, DA-10 Regional Executive Director Lealyn A. Ramos expressed her optimism that through the activity, it will be able to

bridge the problems among the LGUs in complying with the technical requirements entailed for the preparation of potential PPP projects.

According to Inah Geneve Tolentino, a staff of the NEDA-PPP Center, PPP is a range of possible contractual arrangements between the government and private entities to accelerate the provision and/or execution of infrastructure and/or de-

velopment projects/services, characterized by clearlydefined roles and the sharing of rewards/revenues/costs/ rises among the partners involved.

Major topics tackled were the Business Case Development and the Feasibility Study Preparation. In which, the former intended for the LGUs to craft a comprehensive business case to assess the initial viability of a cer-

tain project; while the latter dealt with the rudiments in preparing project feasibility reports which will be used in establishing the practicability of chosen PPP projects.

With the training-workshop at hand, the LGUs were able to initially draft concept notes of their probable PPP projects and a tentative structure in the conduct of an appropriate business case. # (Joanne L. Olson, DA-10)

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from page 6 “broker the deal”. Evidently, someone mentioned my name as having assisted in arriving at a settlement. One flash report said: “A former government official acted as broker”, clearly referring to me. Of course, I had no choice but to confirm that indeed, I helped facilitate the settlement. However, I declined to give details as I had to defer to the better judgment of the passengers on agreeing to the non-disclosure clause in their agreement with Cebu Pacific. I am sure rumors about the actual amount involved must now be circulating in the grapevines or in whispers, but nonetheless, the non-disclosure clause must be observed. (And to my friends who still keep asking, please don’t persist because even if I whisper to you an amount, it is not authorized, not accurate nor reliable unless both the affected passengers and Cebu Pacific consent to its release.

And if you quote me, I will deny it! Hahaha!)

WHY SECRET? -- The initial announcement of a settlement was immediately welcomed. But as the day wore on and more reports started coming out and unfolding in the media in the succeedRepublic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City REMIGIO,GIVA

CASE NO: 2013-10-1570

ing days, there were a few raised eyebrows. Why the secrecy? Some friends even asked whether there were secret deals cut? And I expect more speculations will arise within the next few days about the “deal”.

GIVING CONTEXT --I have therefore decided, without consulting either Cebu Pacific and the representatives of the passengers with whom I engaged during the course of the negotiations, that for the sake of transparency and fair play, I will disclose some important events that preceded Thursday’s distribution of checks -- hoping to provide context to the so-called “financial settlement”. Of course, I am not at liberty to disclose all details but I will stick to the highlights, mindful of the non-disclosure agreement.

A MAN NAMED LANCE ---A bit of a flashback first to 15 years earlier. It was in February, 1998 when I first met LANCE GOKONGWEI, then a young scion of business tycoon JOHN GOKONGWEI. He just came fresh from graduate school abroad when we met in Cagayan de Oro. I was then the newly assumed Presidential Assistant of Mindanao under President Ramos who was into his final year in office. Lance must be about 30 years old then and had just started to take over the management of Cebu Pacific.

SIMPLE MAN --Despite his credentials and obvious financial position, he struck me as a simple man. And he

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NOTICE 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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remained that way up to this day. I once saw him several years ago hurriedly going to a moviehouse unescorted to catch the last full show at the Gokongwei’s “Robinsons” at Ortigas with his wife, bringing some “baon” , a water jug and an umbrella precariously tucked under his arms.

Fast forward to today, 15 long years after that first encounter with Lance.

When I went to visit him in his office a few days ago in the Cebu Pacific complex at the airport area, it was a simple, box-type cramped cubicle that could fit only a round table. His working desk was similar to those of his other officers and clerks. I had to push aside what looked like organic veggies and some “baon” wrappings spread on top of his table. He was in an informal but serious huddle with some staff in the hallway.

He is a hardnosed, hardworking, no-frills guy, at ease and usually in denims and slacks.

The last time I met him was in Malacanang about 3 years ago when he received a presidential citation, in behalf of his father.

By the way, while I was writing this piece, my daughter and “forever Executive Asst.”

NING, told me that when she flew to Bangkok in 2007 and while waiting at the NAIA pre-dep area to board her Cebu Pac flight, she noticed a familiar- looking man with a backpack, in denims who quietly stood up and took the long line to board just like the other passengers. No one at the boarding gate noticed that it was the “boss” and owner himself. Ning realized it only when the flight attendant who of course recognized him, greeted him and had him seated at the front row.

FACILITATOR -- Just after the June 2 incident of Flight 5J 971, I wrote a published article and said, among other things, that knowing Lance NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of NARCISO H. JUGAO, who died intestate at Barangay Diego Silang, Butuan City on December 27, 2000, consisting of a parcel of land (Lot 79-B, Psd-100202-017627 ) situated in the Barrio of Binagyuhan, City of Butuan covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. RT-32908 containing an area of 150,000 square meters, is the subject of a DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED NARCISO H JUGAO made and entered into by decedent Narciso H. Jugao’s surviving spouse and legitimate children, namely, Phoeve V. Jugao, Nilda J. Barril, Nestor V. Jugao, Terisita J. Soliva, Erlinda V. Jugao, and Agnes V. Jugao, per Doc. No. 701; Page No. 42; Book No. XXVI; Series of 2013 of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Clint T. Dabalos, Notary Public.

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in my previous dealings with him and for “having a heart in the right place” , I felt confident that he would navigate the situation and steer Cebu Pacific from that unfortunate incident. Lance emailed me after reading my column. I emailed back. And to make the story short, I volunteered to help “facilitate things” since the passengers were mostly my fellow Dabawenyos who remained very critical and rightfully aggrieved. And an indignant public at the sidelines, as well.

SET TLEMENT DONE ---In due time, a group of passengers announced that they had formally organized into a registered association in preparation for taking Cebu Pacific to court, if necessary. I requested my nephew, former IBP Davao President Atty.

Ceasar “Jikjik” Europa to introduce me to Atty. de Leon, the association’s lawyer.

When I was told that Atty.

Robert finished his law while working with Philippine Airlines, I thought he would understand the airline business and some of its ramifications.

Then I talked with Andrew Bautista, president of the organized group whom I personally knew even before. He is a professional and active in the upscale real estate development sector in the city. He and several family members were passengers of Flight 5J 971. Both welcomed my offer of “facilitation”. Immediately, I touched base with Lance and his team. After some marathon sessions, we succeeded in arriving at a mutually acceptable settlement. The rest is history.

PASSENGERS --What is significant to mention here is that at the very first instance and during my first meeting with Lance and his team in Manila, without any demand yet coming from the passengers, Lance at the very outset already gave clear instructions to extend financial assistance to all the passengers, with a specific amount, irrespective of whether they were asking for assistance or not. Without admitting any liability as the investigations were still on-going, Lance felt that the airline must immediately reach out and commiserate.

Lance knew and recognized that the aggrieved passengers deserved full attention and assistance.

P1 MILLION DEMAND ---However, there were several developments that intervened.

Atty. de Leon who was armed with a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by some passengers (about 40) came forward with a letter of demand asking for P1million

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shan’a Judicial District lligan City IN RE: PETITION FOR APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES MOISES E. SERRANO AND MISRAIME M. HIYAS-SERRANO.

CIVIL CASE N0. 2013-087

MOISES E. SERRANO AND MISRAIME M. HIYAS-SERRANO, Petitioners. x---------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by their counsel and alleging among others:

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on September 19, 1996 at Quezon City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at c/o Atty. Hernan R. Tabalba, Tibanga, Iligan City;

That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for over thirteen (13) years already, since early part of 2000, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on September 19, 1996 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on July 30, 2013 at 9.00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City. Philippines, this 11th day of July, 2013.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: July 16, 23 & 29, 2013

per passenger. A demand for more than double that amount, reportedly coming from another group was also monitored.

My facilitation went on high gear, buoyed up by my assessment that both parties appeared reasonable and fair.

And that they trusted me to make a fair arrangement.

I was also noticing that Atty. De Leon although adequately covered by written authorities, was getting guidance from the other officers of their association every step of the way. Every time an important matter would be discussed, he would always refer back to his officers before relaying to me their collective position. To a facilitator like me, this was re-assuring knowing that the negotiator I was dealing with was processing the issues bringing along his principals up to speed insuring that when a consensus was arrived at with him, it was as good as sealed. In the case of Cebu Pacific, I was also secure with the thought that although I was meeting with key Cebu Pacific officials most of the time, I could have direct access with the man who would make the final call just in case I needed a lifeline: Lance himself.

In my experience as negotiator, I knew of other difficult situations where the negotiator, after cutting a deal, had to go through the difficult process of still convincing his principals or the persons whom he represented. In the case of Atty. Robert, he did not only carry written authorities, he was consulting with them along the way.

PASSENGERS SPLIT --As my facilitation progressed, some side issues cropped up including public exchanges between two groups amongst the passengers, one group calling itself as ‘VICTIMS” and the other rival group as ‘SURVIVORS.” Both were taking pot shots at each other in the media. Some “behind the scene” competition evidently, was going on with one trying to outdo the other in getting a settlement package from the airline.

Here are a few additional insights I can share.

TRANSPARENCY ---For one, transparency was paramount. Even the sensitive matter of the lawyer’s fees, Atty. De Leon insisted that Cebu Pacific be transparent and should directly inform the passengers accordingly when the airline offered to shoulder a nominal amount of legal fees so the passengers would be able to receive the full amount due to them. “I

don’t want anyone to suspect that I cut a deal for myself here with Cebu Pacific,” he stressed.

Also to help facilitate things, Atty. De Leon said he would inform his members that he would forego of the obligation of his clients on the previously agreed fees due to him so that any amount intended for the passengers be intact and received by them in full.

He also insisted that although he and Association President Andrew were duly authorized to receive payments by virtue of the SPAs, the checks must be in the name of and handed personally to the individual passengers themselves.

And although Pres.Andrew and Atty. Robert did not mince words against some leaders of the rival “Survivors” group, both of them insisted that any settlement they could get must also include ALL, including their detractors, the “Survivors” (whom they claimed were saying publicly as after reforms only and not money but only to reportedly demand for a much bigger amount later -- a report I was not privy about though.)

The “negotiations” by the way, did not pertain exclusively to the financial aspect of the settlement. Some discussions revolved around how Cebu Pacific could work on certain “doables” towards its commitment of learning some lessons from—and for the airline coming out of -- this incident as a “better airline”.

I recall there were some stalemate moments too. Both sides had their own non-negotiable points. At one difficult stage, I was even telegraphing to both parties that if no mutually acceptable arrangement could be forged, then I would quietly slip away in the same manner that I had quietly entered the scene.

But at the end of the day, when both negotiating parties were reasonable and fair, there was no reason at all why a mutually acceptable arrangement could not be reached.

Thus, it was sealed and done.

BEST OPTION --With all this behind us now, there will be those who will welcome the settlement. And there will be those who will be critical.

There will be the usual speculations, both positive and negative. But for those who were directly involved as players in the ball game, putting a total closure to an unfortunate incident like that Flight 5J 971, is the best option available. Of course, it has valuable lessons to learn from, as what Cebu Pacific President/CEO LANCE GOKONGWEI acknowledged and conceded early on.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CTRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION FOR APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF DIVORCE, FELY CAYOGYOG ELHAMSHARY AND MOHAMED IBRAHIM ISMAIL ELHAMSHARY.

Petitioners. x----------------------------------------------------------/

CIVIL CASE N0. 2013-088

ORDER

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by their counsel and alleging among others:

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Muslim rites on April 15, 2011 at Quezon City and duly registered at Shari’a Circuit Court, Third Shari’a Judicial District, Zamboanga City both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at c/o LARA-MAAGAD LAW OFFICE, 109 Tiano Bros. – Katambagohan, Sts., Cagavan de Oro City;

That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for since May 2011, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs: Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on April 15, 2011 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden: Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile:

WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on July 30, 2013 at 9:00 a m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of lligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDFRFD.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 11th day of July, 2013.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: July 16, 23 & 29, 2013

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES JOHNNY V. AGBAYANI AND LEA E. AGBAYANI, JOHNNY V. AGBAYANI

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CIVIL CASE N0. 2013-089

Petitioner.

LEA E. AGBAYANI,

Respondent, x----------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

Before this court is verified Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioner counsel and alleging among others:

That petitioner and Respondent are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites April 28, 2001 at Valencia City, Petitioner converted to Islam faith, of which conversion to Islam was duly Registered with this court he can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at her lawyer resident at 109 Tiano Bros. - Kalambagohan Sts., Cagayan de Oro City and NHA Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City respectively:

That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than seven (7) year already, since 2008, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on April 28, 2001 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden: Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE. finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on July 30, 2013 at 9:00 a. m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of lligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 11th day of July, 2013.

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOIN I PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN MASKIO GIOVANI P. ABENDAÑO AND JOVYLOVE R. RECIÑA.

CIVIL CASE N0. 2013-086

MASKIO GIOVANI P. ABENDAÑO AND JOVYLOVE R. RECIÑA,

Petitioners.

X--------------------------------------------------/

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

ORDER

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others:

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites on December 18, 2005 at Malaybalay City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court both of them can he served with summons and other legal processes related to this ease at their residents at Linamon, Lanao del Norte respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than four (4) years already, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on December 18, 2005 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on July 30, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City. Philippines, this 11th day of July, 2013.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: July 16, 23 & 29, 2013

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

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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monday | jULY 29, 2013 Editor: JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA Asst editor: ARJAY S. FELICILDA • Email: mindanaodailycaraga@gmail.com jayfels30@yahoo.com.ph

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AGUSAN DEL NORTE l AGUSAN DEL SUR l SURIGAO DEL SUR l SURIGAO DEL NORTE

PIA News Bits Director Abner M. Caga PIA, R10 & 13 Cluster

PNoy declares Butuan holiday BUTUAN CITY - President Benigno Aquino III has declared August 2, 2013, Friday, a Special NONWORKING Day in the City of Butuan to mark its 63rd Charter Day celebration.

Comelec provides express lane for seniors BUTUAN CITY - City Comelec Officer Ernie Palanan said they are providing express lane for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, & pregnant woman who will avail of the registration for the Sk&Brgy. elections.

BLINDNESS PREVENTION - As member of the Core Team for Vision 2020 in Surigao del Sur, the Philippine Information Agency, represented by Surigao del Sur Provincial Manager Nida Grace Tranquilan (3rd from right) takes oath with the chair and other personalities, as sign of commitment to promote for the prevention of blindness, among people in the province and in support to “Surigao del Sur Vision 2020” advocacy.

(JPG/PIA-Caraga/asf)

Dengue... from page 1

The figure for January to June 18 is just 10 cases lower than the 191 cases recorded last year for the whole province.

Mantong attributed the high incidence of dengue in these towns to the presence of old tires owned by the mining firms where the mosquitoes would lay eggs.

In C l ave r, B ar ang ay s Taganito, Hayanggabon and Cagdianao have the most number of dengue cases, Mantong told reporters yesterday in his office, adding this development has alarmed him.

These barangays host the Taganito Mining Corporation, Taganito Hydro Pressured Acid Leach Nickel Corporation and

Council... from page 1

velopment programs resulted in the improvement of security and quality of life of the people in the province, and in the implementation of the AFP’s Internal Peace and Security Plan, called Bayanihan.

The only civilian awardees were Governor Plaza and ABSCBN’s Tina Monson Palma.

It was learned that in entire Mindanao, Governor Plaza is the lone recipient of such a prestigious award, as he earned the admiration and gratitude not only from Agusanon people but also from the AFP. The provincial government and the AFP, along with the LGUs and other stakeholders, were a very strong partners in promoting and implementing programs, like the Payapa at Masaganang

Platinum Group of Mining Companies.

Mantong said they are closely working with the health units in these barangays to address the problem.

In Tubod meanwhile, 22 of its dengue cases occurred in Barangay Timamana and eight in Barangay Motorpool.

Two large-scale mining companies, Australian-based Greenstone Resources Inc. and Silangan Mining Company, a subsidiary of Philex Mining are operating in Tubod.

But Tubod Mayor Christina Hemady R. Arcillas believes that the presence of several springs makes the town susceptible to the disease.

She said she would not blame the dengue cases on the mining firms, as they are

located far from the affected barangays.

She added mining companies periodically cleaned the used tires from their heavy equipment.

The mayor said they will try to reduce the cases by the second half of the year through cleanup drive and information dissemination in different barangays.

In 2012, Claver ranked first in the province with 63 cases, Placer placed second with 21, while Tubod landed on seventh spot with 12.

Claver Mayor Eddie Gokiangkee told reporters during the League of Municipalities of the Philippines for Surigao del Norte meeting that the rising cases of dengue in his town has alarmed him.

He asked the mining companies and the communities to periodically clean their surroundings, including the used tires.

Placer town hosts Silangan Mining Company, a subsidiary of Philex Mining Company.

Silangan is now working for its cave block mining system.

Placer also has illegal small-scale mining operations in several barangays which until now have not been accounted for.

According to Virginia C. Bacolod, nurse designate at the Provincial Epidemiology Surveillance Unit, the number of dengue cases last year was 35 percent higher than in 2011.

(Roel N. Catoto/MindaNews/ jdelpf )

Pamayanan (PAMANA) of President Aquino, which aims to improve governance, empower communities, reduce poverty and in effect reducing the influence of leftist groups.

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The provincial government and the AFP, along with the LGUs and other stakeholders, were a very strong partners in promoting and implementing programs, like the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) of President Aquino, which aims to improve governance, empower communities, reduce poverty and in effect reducing the influence of leftist groups.

(PPIO-AGSUR/jdelpf )

chored on the lessons and experiences of the Poder Y Prosperidad de la Comunidad (Empowerment and Development of Communities) or PODER and KapitBisig Laban sa KahirapanComprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) Projects in communitydriven development for good governance.

The LEadGov pilot areas were chosen based on their effectiveness in implementing the Kalahi-CIDSS program, according to DSWD Caraga Regional Director Minda Brigoli.

Other pilot LGUs for LEaDGov are Minalabac, Camarines Sur;San Pascual, Masbate; Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte; and Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay.

(JSN/PIA /asf )

Honors... from page 1

development programs resulted in the improvement of security and quality of life of the people in the province, and in the implementation of the AFP’s Internal Peace and Security Plan, called Bayanihan.

The only civilian awardees were Governor Plaza and ABSCBN’s Tina Monson Palma.

It was learned that in entire Mindanao, Governor Plaza is the lone recipient of such a prestigious award, as he earned the admiration and gratitude not only from Agusanon people but also from the AFP.

Caraga... from page 1

planning at LGU level.

This is to complement the Capability Building and Implementation Support Component of the BuB implementation,” said Ester Villamor, regional community development specialist of DSWD Caraga.

The program is an-

VAW activities proposed BUTUAN CITY - Member-agencies of RDC-GADCC, chaired by CHR-Caraga Regional Director Marylin Pintor, have proposed the activities for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women on Nov. 25 to Dec. 12, 2013, such as oratorical contest, debate on women-related issues, poster and slogan contest, theatrical presentations by students, Mother & Child Talent Contest.

RPPOC meets on various concerns BUTUAN CITY - The Caraga Regional Peace and Order Council will meeti on July 30, 2013 to tackled on the Validation of Regional Situational Analysis with inputs on the framework bldg; Endorsement of RPOC Chair & Vice Chair; Selection of RPOC representative to PNP Screening Committee; and Update on RPOC Committee on Drugs.

Butuan marks 63rd founding day BUTUAN CITY - The Butuan City government will celebrate the 63rd Adlaw Hong Butuan on Aug. 2, 2013. One of the activities is the Trade Fair & Exhibit from July 30 to Aug. 2, 2013. Said activity emphasizes the economic gains of Butuan City, as a Reglional Center of Caraga region.

Gawad Kalasag highlights NCM BUTUAN CITY - The Culmination Program of this year’s observance of the National Consciousness Month on July 31, 2013, 1:30pm at LJ Mega Convention Hall, Montilla Blvd., Butuan City will be highlighted with the Regional Awarding of Gawad KALASAG 2013: Search for Excellence in DRRM & Humanitarian Assistance to give due recognition to the regl winners in various categories. RDRRMC member-agencies & stakeholders will also be recognized for their support/contribution to recently conducted DRRM activities in the region.

Health projects tackled in presscon SURIGAO DEL SUR - Surigao del Sur Gov. Johnny Pimentel had a press conference at the provincial conference room in Tandag City on DOH plans for the province. Mostly asked questions were on soft and hard projects, and PPP. The presscon was graced

by DOH Sec. Enrique Ona.

When your in Davo City and any part of Davao areas, read...

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ADMU clobbers UST, 61-57, in UAAP MANILA -- The Ateneo Blue Eagles notched their third win against the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers via 61-57 victory in the 1st round clash of last year’s championship protagonists, witnessed by a capacity crowd on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.

The Blue Eagles were able to survive the late 4th quarter rally of the Growling Tigers who kept on stalking them by answering every basket that was thrown at them for a down to the wire finish.

Ateneo provided a balanced offensive attack spearheaded by King Eagle Kiefer Ravena who led his team with 13 points and eight rebounds while Chris Newsome added 10 points, nine rebounds and four assists.Ryan Buenafe and Juami Tiongson finished with 9 points each for the Katipunan based squad.

Coming in the 4th quarter, the Blue Eagles were protecting an eight-point lead, 47-39, but Karim Abdul scored with an undergoal

stab to cut the lead to six.

Ryan Buenafe answered with a mid range jumper that brought back the lead to eight, 49-41, with 6:29 minutes remaining in the game.

The scores: ADMU 61: Ravena 13, Newsome 10, Buenafe 9, Tiongson 9, Golla 8, Capacio 4, Pessumal 3, Tolentino 2, Erram 2, Elorde 1 UST 57: Mariano 16, Daquioag 12, Bautista 11, Ferrer 9, Abdul 6, Lo 3, So 0, Pe 0, Hainga 0 (PNA)

Over 200 runners to take part in 3rd leg of Cebu ultramarathon

FIFA confirms date for Zambia/Ghana World Cup qualifier

CEBU CITY -- More than 200 runners are joining the gruelling third and final leg of the Cebu Ultramarathon Club 100-km race, which will start at 6 p.m. Saturday in the northern Cebu town of Tabulean.

The race will start at the Municipal Hall of Tabuelan and will end at the Family Park in Talamban, Cebu City, CUC president Tony Galon said.

Galon said this final leg of the race shows how the ultra running community has grown.

He said that when they started this a year ago, they only attracted just a little over a hundred runners.

This time, they had to close the registration with 204 and had to decline others.

“We have the biggest number of participants in leg three. Many other wanted to join but we limited it to 204 because the safety of the participants is our main concern,” Galon said.

Tabuelan Mayor Rex Gerona, who is also into triathlon, hosted the race

LUSAKA, July 27 (PNA/ Xinhua) -- The world soccer governing body F I FA has c on f i r me d t hat t he 2014 Brazi l World Cup qua lif ier game between Ghana a n d Z a m bi a w i l l b e played on Sept. 6, 2013 in Kumasi, the Zambia Daily Mail reported on Friday.

The crucial encounter was initially scheduled for Sept. 8, 2013 but Ghana asked for a change of date.

Football Associating of Zambia (FAZ) communications officer Erick Mwanza said FIFA wrote to soccer governing bodies in the two countries concerning the date.

“We received correspondence from FIFA t hat t he 2014 World Cup qualifier between Ghana and Zambia will be played on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 at Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi,” he was quoted as saying by the paper.

He said the change of date will not dampen the spirit of the team, saying the team will f ig ht hard to ensure pro g re s s t o t h e l a s t round of the World Cup qualifiers.

Ghana leads Group D on 12 points while Zambia is second on 11 points. Sudan and Lesotho have two points apiece. (PNA/Xinhua) JBP/RSM

and has also confirmed his participation in the race as well.

Gerona said the town, which recently hosted the Tabuelan 111 triathlon, is throwing its full support behind the race.

“I didn’t hesitate in hosting the starting area of the race because it can also help promote our town’s sports tourism like how Tabuelan 111 triathlon did,” Gerona said.

Gallon said the runners need to run the 100-kilometer ultramarathon within 20 hours to become an official finisher.

The first leg was in 2012 the 100K race in Pinamungajan via NagaAloguinsan and back. The men and women’s title was won by Jieter Bada and Virginia Parajinog, respectively.

The second leg, the Alcoy-Santander-Alcoy 100K route, was won by Andy Tuñacao and Rhoda Oporto.

Galon said that after the CUC 100K, they will be having a 50K allcouple ultramarathon race by Aug. 10. (PNA)

monday | july 29, 2013 EDITOR: CHENG ORDOÑEZ

Chemos returns with eyes cast on gold at Moscow NAIROBI -- Milcah Chemos was not known in the track and field industry back in 2009, yet the then 23-yearold caused a stir when she raced to a bronze medal at the Berlin World Championships.

This, despite not having had any interest in athletics until 2006 when the Kenya Police employed her as a constable.

The rest as they say is history and as the 27-year-old put her focus on the Moscow World Championships, there is one thing that will inspire her -- desire to beat her own fear and win gold.

Together with Gladys Kemboi, Hyvin Kiyeng and Lydia Chepkirui, Chemos will carry the countr y flag in the 3,000m steeplechase race.

Chemos returns to the world championships for a third time with a realistic chance of wresting the gold medal away from the Russian dominance at their own doorstep.

"I have learnt my lessons. I have restricted the number of races I will run this season just to focus on the World Championships. I want to do well and that is why I will let my legs do the talking," said Chemos.

"I lost a chance to get a medal at the London Olympics because of poor strategy. I relaxed too much and now I have to turn around the heat to my opponents and I believe Moscow will be the stage to answer my critics."

She has won bronze twice in Berlin 2009 and Daegu two year ago.

In Berlin she lost out to Marta Dominguez of Spain and Russians Yuliya Zarudneva.

Two years later in Daegu, Chemos entered

started as favourite for the 3000 metres steeplechase, having won all five of the Diamond League races in which she had competed prior to the championship.

However, she was unable to improve upon her bronze medal, finishing in third place, over 10 seconds behind race winner Yuliya Zaripova.

Despite the men team having dominated the water and jumps race, Kenya is still eyeing its first gold in the race that was introduced in Helsinki, Finland in 2005, with Ugandan Dorcas Inzukuru (9:19.24) winning gold. Russian Yekaterina Volkova took the silver medal in 9:20.49 with the bronze medal going to Jeruto Kiptum of Kenya 9:26.95.

Other Kenyans have since followed Kiptum with Eunice Jepkirui the most successful after she claimed silver at the Beijing Olympics behind Spain's Marta Dominguez.

But it has been the consistency of Chemos that has given Kenyans new imagination of how far she will go to clinch the coveted gold. Will Moscow be her answer?

Chemos won the all-Kenya battle in the women's water and barriers race at the Rome Golden Gala last month -- the first European stop in this year's IAAF Diamond League -- then descended on the Birmingham meet for another win before romping to victory at the national trials.

She will take on longtime pacesetter Lydia Chepkirui, who tops the world 3,000m steeplechase leader board with 9:13.75 she posted at the Doha meet. Chemos bask in 9:14.17 she set in Monaco last week.

(PNA/Xinhua)

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